Zhang Fei had always been hesitant before, so many things could only be arranged secretly, and he could not reveal that he was really going to the northwest, because this was actually very sensitive, and it was best not to say anything before he decided.
Now that the matter has been finalized, Zhang Fei has also begun to deal with the personnel arrangements for this transaction.
But fortunately, he had already begun to delegate power before. Fan Li had always been in charge of the office, and Hou Donglai had always been in charge of the genuine bookstore.
Zhang Fei's request to them is very simple, that is, do it according to their own ideas.
Because he knew these two people very well. They were both very conservative businessmen. They would rather make less money than take any risks. When Zhang Fei was here, of course, Zhang Fei's wishes were the main priority.
Now that Zhang Fei is going to Hezhong Mansion, will he still follow Zhang Fei's route?
Zhang Fei believes that their ideas have not changed because of him, so his approach is not suitable for the two of them, and they should take priority.
He is currently mainly busy dealing with many contractual issues, especially those involving charitable foundations.
"Commissioner, please send someone to send this contract to Fan Da and let him take a look first. Then I will discuss it with him personally."
"Okay, I'll send someone there immediately."
Fan Li had just walked to the door when he suddenly saw a burly, handsome middle-aged man walking in, "Chief Superintendent Cao?"
Zhang Fei turned his head to look and said in surprise: "Chief Superintendent?"
Cao Ping ignored Fan Li and looked directly at Zhang Fei, half-smiling but not smiling: "I didn't expect you to be so surprised by my arrival?"
Zhang Fei was startled and said hurriedly: "I heard from Yanei that the Chief Superintendent has been ill recently, but today I saw that the Chief Superintendent is in high spirits, full of vitality, and has strong steps. It doesn't look like he has been ill for a long time. "
Cao Ping immediately blushed, coughed, and said vaguely: "It got better not long ago."
In an instant, all the momentum was gone.
"That's it! That's good! That's good!" Zhang Fei nodded repeatedly, then stretched out his hand to signal: "Please come in from the Chief Superintendent."
By the way, he winked at Fan Li and asked him to go ahead.
Then he invited Cao Ping into the private room.
Cao Ping sat in the private room and looked directly at Zhang Fei without saying a word.
There was silence in the private room.
Zhang Fei felt uncomfortable being stared at by him, and he couldn't hold his breath. He simply said: "Yes, it was me who suggested that the officials send Yanei to Hezhong Mansion."
I really can't hide this. Let the emperor or Sima Guang make the decision. It is impossible to send Cao Dongdong.
Cao Pingwu remained silent.
Zhang Fei's eyes swayed a few times and then said: "Chief Superintendent, your Cao family has been a hero for generations, loyal to the emperor and the country. The enemies you have faced are not good people, but there have never been cowards. The Chief Superintendent is protecting the office like this." , It’s not like the Cao family’s style.”
Cao Ping said slowly: "I know Dong'er's character very well. He can't handle the affairs of Hezhong Mansion at all. Why did you choose him?"
Zhang Fei was startled, and then he understood Cao Ping's purpose of coming here, and asked: "I wonder what the Chief Superintendent thinks?"
Cao Ping smiled coldly: "It's nothing more than two points. First, I want to use the name of my Cao family to intimidate me; secondly, Dong'er has a simple temper, which makes it easy for you to control him."
Zhang Fei wondered: "Is Yameni simple-minded?"
Cao Ping's eyes widened: "I'm talking about the officialdom, not... ahem, he is no match for those people."
Zhang Fei couldn't help asking: "Who is it?"
Cao Ping asked: "What do you mean by this?"
Zhang Fei said: "It's not like the imperial court has never sent people to govern. All those officials are experienced and capable, but they only treat the symptoms rather than the root cause. Maybe there is nothing wrong with being simple. The more scruples you have to enforce the law in that place, Too many, and the more restrained you are, the greater the gain will be than the loss. If you are simpler, people will respect you."
Who can resist a fool?
Cao Ping frowned slightly.
Zhang Fei continued: "I have no intention of looking down on the Cao family, but if the Cao family can be intimidated, then the problem of Hezhong Mansion will not be a problem. I suggest that Yanei go with me. First of all, of course, because I have a close relationship with Yanei. The relationship is good and there is a certain tacit understanding.
Secondly, it is because of the ability of the yamen. "
Cao Ping asked: "What ability?"
He really didn't find that Cao Dongdong had any ability worthy of recognition, just a few tricks?
What's the use?
Zhang Fei said: "Leadership ability."
"lead?"
Cao Ping was immediately dumbfounded. Are you talking about my son?
How the hell didn’t I know!
"good!"
Zhang Fei nodded, "Didn't the Chief Superintendent realize that those royal police officers obeyed the orders of the office very much? This is very rare."
Cao Ping pondered for a while and said: "Dong'er has loved making friends since he was a child. He can chat with anyone. This is not a leadership skill."
Zhang Fei said: "I only believe the results I saw. Yanei is quite respected in the police station. I think this is related to the fact that Yanei has been in the three Yamen since he was a child. He actually knows the way of training soldiers, but maybe he didn't realize it himself. .”
At the beginning, Cao Dongdong was in charge of training the auxiliary police. Cao Ping had been pretending to be sick at home, but he was very successful. Cao Dongdong also planted many traitors in the tax department. It was at that time that Zhang Fei discovered Cao Dongdong's ability. The ability to win people's hearts is really powerful.
Cao Ping didn't bother to argue with him and asked, "Is that just based on this?"
Zhang Fei said: "The main thing is this, and the other is to be brave and fearless. If you don't have the courage, you can't go. If I want a completely obedient superintendent to go with me, it is not difficult, and I will never choose Yanei."
Judge Cao looked at Zhang Fei and his expression softened slightly. He came here mainly to see why Zhang Fei chose Cao Dongdong. He was worried that Zhang Fei would let Cao Dongdong take the blame for him. He said: "You just valued Dong'er's military training ability. In other words, don't you plan to drop the Royal Police from here?"
Zhang Fei asked: "What does the Chief Superintendent think I should do?"
Cao commented: "If I knew, I would go by myself."
Zhang Fei said: "I plan to recruit people there."
"Why?"
Cao Ping asked: "If you recruit people locally, you will be subject to them."
Zhang Fei said: "I have inquired about the situation in Hezhong Mansion. The officials in the government represent the local power, and their families have prospered in the local area. Later, the local officials also relied heavily on them."
Cao Ping nodded.
Zhang Fei changed the subject and said: "But I believe they cannot represent the local forces, because they earn more, and others earn less. In addition, if I remove the Royal Police from the capital, this will in turn arouse the local forces to unite. Keep warm.”
If you bring a group of people there, they will think that you are trying to occupy the magpie's nest, and then they really want to be the enemy of the entire Hezhong Prefecture.
"Use barbarians to control barbarians."
Cao Ping smiled and nodded, and added: "But it's just a change of soup without changing the medicine. Even if your strategy is successful, in the end the police department will become very dependent on these royal police."
Zhang Fei said: "But I am not asking them to replace those officials, but to destroy the previous official administration. As far as human nature is concerned, it is not about scarcity but inequality. I believe they will be happy to destroy it."
Cao Ping kept his expression and suddenly changed the subject: "I heard that the case of Zhong E and Lu Shen will also be handed over to you for trial?"
Zhang Fei nodded.
Cao commented: "Want to hear my advice?"
Zhang Fei hurriedly said: "Juniors are all ears."
Cao commented: "The ancestors of my Cao family have all made great military exploits, but almost every one of them was demoted for disobeying orders. Fighting opportunities are changing rapidly, and the problems Zhonge encounters are common. If you really want to To end this matter, even if you prefer to commit adultery, you must convict him, otherwise, his troubles will continue and he will never have peace."
Zhang Fei frowned and pondered for a while, shook his head and said: "Sorry! I can't do this, I will judge based on the facts. To be honest with the Chief Superintendent, the purpose of my trip is to resolve the loose ends mentioned by the Chief Superintendent Normally, because it is unreasonable, those who are good at using military power should be punished, but only if they are really good at using military power."
"I'm just giving you a suggestion, it's up to you whether you listen or not."
Cao Ping suddenly stood up and said, "I'm leaving first."
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, then stood up and said, "I'll take him to the chief superintendent."
"Need not!"
Cao Ping raised his hand to stop him, but when he walked to the door and was about to open the door, he stopped again, turned around and said to Zhang Fei: "There are two reasons why I don't agree with Dong'er going forward. One is, I'm worried that he will be used by you; secondly, I don't think he has the ability to take on this important responsibility, and it's not that he wants to be a coward.
I, a man from the Cao family, lived and died for the Song Dynasty, but I have never been afraid. I still think so at this time, but unfortunately I can't stop Dong'er from going. Since you suggested him to go, you'd better ensure that he can successfully complete the task. Our Cao family is not used to failure. "
With that said, he opened the door and walked out.
Zhang Fei murmured to himself: "It sounds like I am used to it."
In fact, whether it is Cao Ping or the Queen Mother Cao, they always put the reputation of the Cao family first, not the safety of Cao Dongdong. After all, the reputation of the Cao family really belongs to them. The ancestors paid for it with their lives.
Letting Cao Dongdong go is obviously to embarrass the Cao family!
But he couldn't make the decision in this matter, so he immediately changed his mind and wanted to fully support Zhang Fei. He came here today just to advise Zhang Fei not to transfer the royal police from the capital. Unexpectedly, Zhang Fei had already thought of this and had some plans. Very well prepared.
At the same time, Cao Ping thought that if Cao Dongdong went away, he would have to ask for some reward. He hoped that the general would be treated fairly.
Regarding the situation of cheating, these general families are very unhappy, but they don't dare to say it.
After all, this involves the laws of the ancestors.
The Cao family produced many famous generals, but they were all demoted because of this kind of thing, almost without exception. This was an unavoidable hurdle for military generals in the Song Dynasty. If you want to win the war, you must not listen to the imperial court's blind orders.
You decide whether to fight or not, but you still intervene in how to fight. This is very outrageous.
So when he learned that Zhang Fei was also going for this, he didn't say much.
