Regarding Li Hao's proposal, Ouyang Xiu thought about it and said, "It's okay if you want to do this, but the timing is a little wrong now."
After hearing this, Li Hao was a little puzzled. Now that there is a vacancy in Kaifeng Mansion, shouldn't it be just right? Why is the timing wrong?
Then, Ouyang Xiu gave an explanation: "Now the official family has just let General Zheng and Zhao Zongquan's wife and sister get married, and their supportive attitude is obvious.
Look at how many people have jumped on it recently. Extending an olive branch at this time is just the icing on the cake.
Zhao Zongquan will only think that you are a follower of others, so no matter how good you are, he will not be able to remember it. "
After hearing this, Li Hao also understood the truth and said: "That's true, then forget about it."
Ouyang Xiu shook his head and said: "That's not true. After all, Zhao Zongquan is the best candidate to inherit the throne. If you can sell it as a favor, you will still have to sell it.
But before that, Zhao Zongquan had to be calmed down and then come forward to help. Only in this way can he really remember this favor in his heart. "
Seeing Ouyang Xiu's confident look, Li Hao didn't want to make any guesses anymore, so he asked, "Uncle, do you have a plan?"
Ouyang Xiu explained: "Since Zhao Zong is now in full disrepute, I will give him a push from behind.
If he doesn't want to be the prince, then let someone help him with the memorial and push him up to the throne of the prince in the court. "
After hearing this, Li Hao naturally understood the meaning. Zhao Zhen obviously had no plans to establish a prince now.
But at this time, some courtiers came together to push Zhao Zongquan to the position of prince. This was a matter of royal authority.
Even if Zhao Zhen is benevolent, he can't bear this. In the end, he will definitely take the opportunity to suppress Zhao Zongquan.
At this time, if Zhao Zongquan came forward to recommend him as Kaifeng Yin and help him stabilize his position as crown prince, Zhao Zongquan would naturally burst into tears.
But Li Hao was still a little worried and said: "As for Kaifeng Yin's position, can we wait until the matter is settled? Don't have a candidate by then, and our busy work will be in vain.
Moreover, Mr. Han Qi may not have thought about it now, but as time goes by, he may not think of it. It would be even more annoying if he made wedding clothes for others. "
After hearing this, Ouyang Xiu taught him a lesson: "None of the plans in this world can be successful. How can you do it without hesitation before things are done?"
Don't worry about this matter for the time being. Take care of the affairs of the Salt and Iron Division first. If there is anything you need to do, I will tell you. "
Now that Ouyang Xiu said so, Li Hao had no objection to it.
After all, Ouyang Xiu is an old fox who has been in the officialdom for many years, and his plans are always better than his own.
After talking about this serious matter, when the two of them chatted about gossip, Li Hao mentioned the news that Master Qin was about to arrive in Beijing.
The people Li Hao sent to Yangzhou to pick up Master Qin got off the ship from Yingtian Mansion in advance and rushed back to Bianjing to report the news.
According to the calculation of the itinerary, Master Qin's ship has entered Gyeonggi Road and will reach Bianjing in about two days.
After learning the news, Ouyang Xiu's mind quickly changed and he thought of how to fulfill his advice.
Not only did Li Hao and himself not have to come forward, but they were able to get things done. In the end, this was a good idea that no one else could take the credit for.
But Ouyang Xiu did not say anything at this time, but said: "Brother Qin and I have not seen each other for nearly ten years since we parted ways in Yangzhou.
This time Brother Qin comes to Beijing, I have to have a good drink and talk with him.
But when Brother Qin comes to Beijing this time, has he said how long he plans to stay? "
Li Hao replied: "I didn't say the specific time, but I have to wait until I get married."
Hearing this nonsense, Ouyang Xiuzhen said angrily: "Brother Qin came to Beijing just to watch the ceremony. Of course he wouldn't leave before then.
I'd better wait to ask him after he comes to Beijing, so as not to make you angry to death.
But it’s good that he comes to Beijing at this time, maybe he can help with some things! "
Li Haohuan
I'm really curious about what kind of help someone like Master Qin, who has resigned from office for more than ten years, can do.
Then he asked, "How can the teacher help? He hasn't been to Bianjing in many years."
Ouyang Xiu said: "Why do you ask so many questions? If anything happens, I will tell Brother Qin directly. You can just settle down and handle the affairs of the Salt and Iron Division."
Li Hao agreed with a smile and said confidently: "Don't worry, uncle, I guarantee that nothing will go wrong in the Salt and Iron Company.
On the other hand, the Duzhi Department and the Household Department, our new Third Envoy gave him a powerful blow as soon as he took office, and we don't know when their account books will be sorted out. "
Ouyang Xiu said: "Why do you care so much? Now you just need to take care of your own one-third of an acre."
Seeing Ouyang Xiu's attitude, Li Hao had no choice but to agree.
The next day, Li Hao went to Chen Shengzhi to ask for a day off, because he wanted to welcome his mentor to Beijing.
Chen Shengzhi also knew that Li Hao was about to get married, and he must have been very busy recently, so he agreed without asking any more questions.
So Li Hao successfully waited at the pier in Bianjing at the expected time.
Master Qin's boat lived up to expectations and slowly docked at the dock around the same time.
Li Hao had already stepped out of the carriage and went to the bow of the ship to greet Master Qin.
After Master Qin got off the boat, Li Hao said, "Teacher, you've had a hard journey, please come back home with me to rest.
Arrangements have been made at your home, and your parents are waiting for you at home.
In addition, Senior Brother Yan Fu did not come to the dock today because he had something to do, but he said he would come to see you tomorrow to say hello. "
However, Master Qin was only thinking about having a good rest at this time and had no time to talk to Li Hao and the others.
Then he said: "Forget it, I am really tired from taking the boat all the way.
Let's go back early, I want to have a good rest. "
Li Hao saw that Master Qin was really in bad spirits, so he said, "Okay, let's get in the car and go back quickly."
With that said, he led Master Qin into his carriage and started to return to the house.
On the carriage, Li Hao saw that Master Qin was not resting, but looking out the window at the scenery of Bianjing.
Then he asked: "Has Bianjing changed much now from when you left it?"
Master Qin replied: "The changes have been quite big. Although Bianjing City was busy back then, we usually didn't see so many people.
But it’s been more than ten years since I left Bianjing, so it’s normal for Bianjing to have some changes. "
Li Hao said: "In a few days, when I take a rest, I will accompany you to visit Bianjing City.
In addition, I will leave Fu Deng at home these days. If you want to do anything then, just ask Fu Deng to do it. "
After listening to Li Hao's words, Master Qin said: "Just let Fu Deng accompany you. You are not busy with the new coup law now. This is a major matter for the court. Don't delay official business for me."
Li Hao said: "Teacher, don't worry, I won't do it for personal gain, and now Lord Ouyang has become the Privy Councilor.
The third envoy was replaced by Mr. Chen Shengzhi, and I didn't dare to slack off. "
Master Qin said: "I also heard about this news on the way to Beijing, but it's a pity that Grand Prime Minister Fu Bi."
After sighing with emotion, he asked, "What impact will the wealthy prime minister's departure from Bianjing have on the reform and new policies?"
Li Hao said: "It's hard to say the specific impact, but Grand Prime Minister Han, Grand Prime Minister Ouyang and the new Third Secretary-General all support the reform, so there shouldn't be any problems.
The only one who has influence now is me. With Ouyang Xiu's transfer, others will no longer believe in me unconditionally. "
Master Qin said: "This is the norm. Most of the bosses you will meet in the future will be like this. You can only adapt to them."
Li Hao replied: "Thank you very much, teacher, for your teaching. I will keep it in mind."
Also speaking of Mr. Ouyang, when he heard that you were coming to Beijing, he said that he hadn’t seen you for nearly ten years and wanted to take some time to have a drink with you.
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Master Qin also said: "Well, I have to drink this drink. Back then, they and I wanted to reform and become stronger, but we ended up failing.
Now, in their hands, a new political law has begun again. Just because of this persistence, I should have a few drinks with him. "
Moreover, when talking about this matter, Master Qin also got excited about talking. He talked to Li Hao about many things about the Qingli New Deal and recalled the prosperous years of those years.
They were so happy that they didn't notice the time, and the two of them arrived outside the house.
At this time, Mrs. Wei and Li Jian were also waiting at the gate to greet Master Qin, and brought Master Qin to the main hall to sit down.
However, before even a few words had been exchanged, Master Qin was visibly tired, so he asked Master Qin to rest first.
In the evening, after Master Qin had rested, he felt that his energy was indeed much better.
After dinner, I chatted with Li Hao's family for a while before going back to rest.
The arrival of Master Qin did not change anything in the following days.
Li Hao continued to go to the Yamen every day and promoted his salt reform plan until the day of Xiu Mu.
Li Hao originally planned to ask Master Qin to go out to visit Bianjing City, but Master Qin told him that he was going to a banquet at Ouyang Xiu's house.
It just so happened that Li Hao also wanted to ask Ouyang Xiu if Ouyang Xiu had started the discussion.
But when he just said that he wanted to accompany him, he didn't expect Master Qin to reply like this: "I want to talk to Brother Ouyang, why don't you go along and join in the fun."
Li Hao rejected Li Hao with just one sentence, and then Master Qin got on the carriage and headed to Ouyang Xiu's house.
Seeing this scene, Li Hao felt really helpless. He didn't know what the two people could talk about without letting himself listen.
However, Li Hao failed to achieve anything when he went out. He was soon caught by Mrs. Wei, who said that the groom's dress had been made and asked Li Hao to try it on.
This trial took half a day, going back and forth to try it on to see if it would fit.
At the end, Li Hao thought that this matter would be over, but he did not expect that this was not the end.
Just because Wei said: "Okay, this is the approximate size. I will send the size to the British government later and let them make a lucky suit according to this."
Hearing this, Li Hao was stunned and said: "The clothes of love are not the final product, and why should I let the British government make my clothes?"
Wei said: "According to the etiquette, auspicious clothes are given to each other. Your auspicious clothes are sent by the British government.
The Zhang family girl's auspicious clothes were sent by our family. For this purpose, I asked someone to invite all the best embroiderers in Bianjing City. "
Originally, the meaning of this statement was correct, but as a modern person, Li Hao really couldn't hear the word "best", which was a complete violation of the advertising law.
So he couldn't help but complain: "I'm afraid this may not be the best. There is no better embroiderer than this person in Bianjing City. I don't believe it."
At least the craftsmanship in the palace, I don’t believe it is worse than this man. "
Hearing this, Mrs. Wei was almost furious and said: "Okay, I helped you work hard to manage the marriage, but you provoked a thorn in my side.
You said that the craftsmanship in the palace is good, then go and invite the embroiderers in the palace to come out, you know how to make sarcastic remarks here. "
Seeing that Mrs. Wei was really angry with him, Li Hao quickly said: "I just talked nonsense, mother, please don't be the same as me."
Then, just as he was about to change the subject, he heard a servant coming to report that someone from the palace was here.
After hearing this, Li Hao hurriedly went out to take a look, and found that Zhu Neiguan came with several women, followed by several large boxes, and he didn't know what they contained.
Li Hao then asked, "Guan Zhu, you came to my house today. Do you have any orders from the official family?"
Zhu Neiguan said with a smile: "Master Li is getting married soon. Let's count the days and start preparing for the auspicious ceremony."
Li Hao said: "I'm getting ready. I was just in the room trying on the size.
But this has nothing to do with
Does it matter if you come over today? "
Zhu Neiguan said: "Of course it does matter. I brought the embroiderers from the palace here today, and Li Neiguan from the British government also brought people.
The auspicious clothes for you and the girls of the Zhang family are all made by the embroiderers in the palace, and I have brought you the Shu brocade.
In addition, the Zhang family's phoenix crown harem has also been prepared and is in the box outside. You must keep it properly. "
After listening to Zhao Zhen's arrangements, Li Hao was really grateful. After all, Zhao Zhen treated him really well.
But after thinking about it, I still have to accept the emperor's favor normally and wait until I am done with this.
Li Hao said to Zhu Neiguan: "If you are not busy, you should have eaten in the mansion before leaving."
Zhu Neiguan shook his head and said: "Forget it for today, there is no peace in the palace now, I'd better go back early.
As for your meal, wait until next time. "
Hearing that there was unrest in the palace, Li Hao asked curiously: "I haven't heard anything happened recently. Why can't the palace still calm down?"
Zhu Neiguan looked around, then approached and whispered softly: "You don't know, just a few days ago, someone started to report, hoping that the officials would appoint a prince.
Originally, there were not many people in front, and the officials didn't take it seriously. But starting from the day before yesterday, there were suddenly more people attending the memorial, and the officials felt very uncomfortable.
You, you've been busy with getting married recently, so don't get involved. "
Hearing this, Li Hao knew in his heart that Ouyang Xiu had already begun to make plans.
He replied directly: "Don't worry, Neiguan Zhu, I will never get involved in this."
Then Zhu Neiguan stood up to say goodbye, and Li Hao sent him out of the house before returning.
When Li Hao came back, Mrs. Wei had also come out. Looking at these embroiderers, she naturally felt a little unhappy when she thought about what she had just said and was immediately slapped in the face.
Li Hao saw this and said quickly: "Mother, take a look at what the imperial family has given me. This thing needs to be packed away and put away quickly.
Otherwise, something will go wrong, and our family can't afford it. "
Naturally, Mrs. Wei understood this and didn't care to show Li Hao's expression, so she quickly had someone carry the box into the house.
For this reason, Li Hao also successfully escaped this disaster. Naturally, he would not join in the fun anymore and quickly left the house to avoid the limelight.
At Ouyang Xiu's house, Master Qin and Ouyang Xiu had renewed their old relationship and got down to business.
Ouyang Xiu said: "What I just told you, I asked you to help advise the officials when you go to the palace to meet.
Let the officials agree to appoint Zhao Zongquan as the governor of Kaifeng. What do you think about this matter? "
But Master Qin was very helpless about this. He had been away from the court for so many years, and he was pulled in again just after he returned to the capital.
Seeing Master Qin's resistance, Ouyang Xiu said, "Brother Qin, I know you don't want to get involved in court disputes, but this matter can help Li Hao, establish his image in front of Zhao Zongzong, and build relationships.
Secondly, as an official, if you have never been in power before taking the throne, can you believe that such a person can handle state affairs well after taking the throne? "
Master Qin naturally understands this truth.
So after thinking for a while, he said: "But why do you want me to say it? I can't see the official family either."
When Ouyang Xiu heard this, he immediately understood that there was something serious about this and said immediately: "As for how to get the officials to summon you, I will be responsible for the arrangements. You just need to take advantage of the situation and speak out your words of advice."
