Cao Bin is the nephew of the concubine Zhang of Guo Wei, the Taizu of the Later Zhou Dynasty, the founding general of the Northern Song Dynasty, who has the merit of destroying the country. After his death, he was posthumously presented with Zhongshu Ling and King Jiyang, nicknamed "Wuhui".

In the second year of Xianping, the first emperor Zhao Heng ordered Cao Bin and Zhao Pu to enjoy the temple court of Song Taizu.

After Zhao Zhen ascended the throne, he was posthumously named Shangshuling and King Ji.

Cao Bin has many heirs, the most dazzling of which is the seventh son.

They are the eldest son Cao Can, the second son Cao Jue, the third son Cao Xuan, the fourth son Cao Wei, the fifth son Cao Xi, the sixth son Cao Xun, and the seventh son Cao Cong.

After Cao Bin's death, the Cao family was headed by his eldest son, Cao Can.

After Cao Can's death, the Cao family was headed by his fourth son, Cao Wei.

The fourth brother in Cao Xi's mouth is Cao Wei.

When Cao Xi found Cao Wei, Cao Wei was drinking medicine.

Cao Xi forcibly suppressed the desire to show off in his heart, and came to Cao Wei worriedly, and said, "Fourth brother, ......"

Cao Wei drank the bitter medicine in the bowl in one gulp, and his brows did not wrinkle.

put down the medicine bowl and smiled at Cao Xi: "When people are old, drink two bowls of medicine to nourish their bodies, and it will not be in the way." ”

Cao Yu frowned and said, "You were still full of anger a few days ago, why did you start drinking medicine today?" ”

Cao Wei invited Cao Xi to sit down and sighed: "I have fought all my life, and there are countless dark wounds left on my body. When I was busy, they all avoided me, and when I was free, they all came to me one by one. ”

Seeing Cao Xi's worried face, Cao Wei smiled: "I'm used to it, don't get in the way." The doctor said I would have a few more years to live. ”

After saying this, he looked at Cao Xi and said, "You came to me, why did you come to me?" ”

Cao Xi said dissatisfiedly: "Can't I come to you if I'm fine?" ”

Cao Wei scolded with a smile: "Fart...... You and I grew up together, can I not understand you? ”

Cao Xi was exposed to the lie, and he didn't feel ashamed, but said in a sly manner: "Fourth brother, I found that our Cao family has a sharp spirit who can make things happen?" ”

Cao Wei's eyes widened suddenly, and he hurriedly asked, "Who?" ”

The three generations of the Cao family have something that can succeed, and Cao Wei cares about it very much.

A long time ago, the Cao Wei brothers discovered that none of the three generations of the Cao family could succeed, none of them were sharp, and none of them could carry the banner of the Cao family.

Compared to the seven brothers, it was really different.

After all, among the seven of their brothers, any one of them can carry the banner of the Cao family.

And those cubs in the three generations of the Cao family have long been corroded physically and mentally by glory and wealth, and they only know how to run around in terms of officials and money, but none of them dare to fight.

What is the Cao family?

Door.

If the disciples of the generals have no momentum, they will not have the courage to break through.

In the end, it can only be slowly extinguished in wealth and glory.

The final result was the death of the people.

Therefore, the Cao Wei brothers have always been full of worries about the children of the three generations of the Cao family.

Originally, Cao Wei had to plan to cultivate Cao Xu, so that Cao Xu could carry the banner of the Cao family after their brother's death, even if they couldn't make the lintel of the Cao family go to the next level, at least they could keep the foundation of the Cao family.

It's just that Cao Xu is very brave on the battlefield, but he is not satisfactory in terms of dealing with people.

Some have self-contained identities, have too high vision, and have no room for others.

Embarrassing task.

In Cao Wei's eager inquiry, Cao Xi smiled and said, "My son, Cao Yu ......"

Cao Wei was stunned for a moment, and said in amazement: "Yu'er? ”

Cao Xi nodded and told Cao Wei everything that happened in his study just now.

After Cao Wei listened, he was thoughtful.

"Hearing you say this, Yu'er is a little bit impulsive and a little bold...... Just ......"

"Just what?"

"It's just that Kou Ji is a person, I can't see through it."

Cao Wei stared at Cao Xi and said.

"Can't see through?"

Cao Xi asked.

Cao Wei nodded and said, "In the past, this kid still had a bit of rules and rules to follow. I can sort out a little bit of his mind. Now this kid is doing things, and it is foggy, so that people can't guess what he is thinking.

Take the fact that he is going to the Ministry of Works.

Everyone knows that the Ministry of Industry is a clear water yamen, and everyone knows that the Ministry of Industry is a deep water yamen.

Others were afraid to avoid it, but he didn't want to drill into it.

Yu'er has a deep friendship with him, and the blessings and misfortunes are unpredictable. ”

Cao Xi muttered: "He may want to go to the Ministry of Industry, try his best to grab power from the Shaofu Supervisor and the General Supervisor, strengthen the power of the Ministry of Industry, and then firmly hold the Ministry of Industry in his own hands." ”

Cao Wei shook his head, "It's not as simple as you think." If he really wants to help the Ministry of Industry fight for power, then he should not go to the Ministry of Industry. Leveraging strength is the best choice. It's like he did when he dealt with the Criminal Division. ”

Cao Xi asked: "Then what did he go to the Ministry of Industry for?" ”

Cao Wei still shook his head, "This is also what I want to know." It stands to reason that Kou Zhun is too old to sit in the position of chief regent for a few years. He went to sit in the Qingshui Yamen of the Ministry of Industry at this time, undoubtedly killing himself.

Once Kou Zhun falls, no matter who his successor is, he will be suppressed by one or two.

If the Queen Mother reappears in the court through this, then he is likely to be liquidated.

With his wisdom, he should be able to see this.

But he still went to the Ministry of Works. ”

It is not difficult to hear from Cao Wei's words.

When he mentioned Kou Ji to Cao Yu and mentioned Kou Ji to Cao Xi, it was obviously two sets of rhetoric.

When he mentioned Kou Ji to Cao Yan, his words were full of worry.

But when he mentioned Kou Ji to Cao Xi, he expressed in and out of his words what Kou Ji might be planning.

Cao Xi heard the meaning of Cao Wei's words, and he muttered: "Then according to your meaning, fourth brother, should Yu'er get involved with Kou Ji?" ”

Cao Wei thought for a moment and said, "What he wants to do, let him do it." Kou Ji has always been wise, and the things he has planned in his chest are definitely not small. If the plan is successful, Yu'er will follow him, and he may be able to help my Cao family open up one more way.

If it doesn't work out......"

"I don't think I ever gave birth to this son......"

"Hmmm......"

……

Cao Tong escaped from the study, took the 20,000 yuan that the housekeeper had withdrawn from the account room, and rushed to Liu's mansion in one go.

He didn't know that his father and uncle were behind his back, using him to find a way out for Cao Fu.

When I arrived at Liu's house, I said goodbye.

Liu Heng appeared at the door wearing a bloody suit.

Cao Tong saw that Liu Heng's body was full of blood, and stared at him in astonishment.

Liu Heng said nonchalantly: "I begged my father to help me get promoted, but my father was not happy and whipped me with a whip." ”

Cao Yan gasped and said, "Why is this so? ”

Liu Heng said lightly: "My father taught our brother a lesson, and it has always been like this. He hadn't read much, and he couldn't make sense of us, so he had to stick to it. ”

After saying this, he looked at Cao Tong for a moment or two.

Seeing Cao Tong holding a box in his arms, he asked, "Have you thought clearly?" ”

Cao Tong nodded and said with a bitter face: "I will ...... in the future Probably homeless ......"

Liu Heng stared at him for a long time, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Follow me to Vientiane Tower." ”

Liu Heng took Cao Tong to the Vientiane Tower, handed over the 20,000 guan brought by Cao Tong to Zhang Cheng, and at the same time instructed Zhang Cheng to transfer his part to Cao Tong's name.

also asked someone to prepare a guest room for Cao Tong to live in.

Cao Yu lived in Vientiane Tower for a few days, and was called back to the house by Cao Xi.

Cao Yu returned to the house again, facing Cao Xi speechlessly, and could only hang his head.

Unexpectedly, Cao Xi's first words shocked him.

"Do you want to be promoted?"

Cao Yu looked at Cao Xi with a stunned expression.

Cao Xi said expressionlessly: "I will only help you once, and you will have to rely on yourself in the future." ”

Cao Tong whispered tentatively: "Dad, what I did was obviously against the interests of the government, why would you help me?" ”

Cao Xi said nonchalantly: "I just don't want to see that when you are facing the house, you are bullied too badly by the house." After all, you are my son. ”

When Cao Tong heard this, he was moved.

……

Kou Ji didn't know what Liu Heng and Cao Tong did.

It wasn't until Zhang Cheng sent a letter to tell Kou Ji that Liu Heng broke a component and gave it to Cao Tong that he understood more or less.

Kou Ji felt that Liu Heng's brother was not in vain.

At least when he seems to be in a desperate situation, Liu Heng will find ways to help him.

The fact that he was able to give up his own interests and win over Cao Tong to join the gang is proof of this.

Kou Ji replied with a letter to Zhang Cheng, asking Zhang Cheng to break out of his own share and give it to Cao Yan.

As for how much this component is worth, Liu Heng doesn't care, and he won't care.

When the moon rises tomorrow.

Kou Ji stood alone in the Four Monarchs Garden, looking up at the cold moonlight and looking down at a lonely black shadow.

Xiang Yan held a big hat in her arms, slowly walked behind Kou Ji, and put it on for him.

After tying the tie of the big strap, he asked worriedly: "Are you still worried about going to the Ministry of Industry?" ”

Kou Ji lowered his head, looked at Xiang Yan, and laughed in a low voice: "Who told you that I was worried about the affairs of the Ministry of Industry?" ”

Xiang Yan asked: "In addition to the affairs of the Ministry of Industry, what else can make you sad?" ”

Kou Ji grinned, opened the big curtain, wrapped Xiang Yan in, and said with a smile: "You don't seem to be optimistic about me going to the Ministry of Industry?" ”

Xiang Yan snuggled up in Kou Ji and sighed: "Everyone in Bianjing City knows that the Ministry of Industry is not a good place. ”

"But for me, the Ministry of Engineering is the best place."

"Then why did you stay in the yard and refuse to go back to the house?"

Xiang Yan asked.

Kou Ji pondered for a moment, and said lightly: "I'm a little homesick......"

"Huazhou?"

"Probably......"

The husband and wife didn't say a word.

A cold wind blew.

The couple felt a chill.

Kou Ji hugged Xiang Yan back to the room.

Kou Ji asked, "Have you finished counting the belongings in the house?" ”

Referring to the property in the house, Xiang Yan smiled brightly, "The counting is over, it is beyond the expectations of the concubine." ”

"How much?"

"One thousand four hundred seventy seven thousand four hundred and fifty-six guan, part of which is gold and silver, some is antique calligraphy and painting, and some is jewelry and jade. The rest are copper coins.

The title deed, the house deed, and the concubine body are not counted. ”

Kou Ji smiled: "It's a bit unexpected. ”

Xiang Yan said proudly: "The concubine body has been calculated, and more than half of it is earned back by you." ”

Kou Ji nodded slowly and said, "You go back and count the copper coins in the house, and let Kou Zhong send someone to send them to Jiangling's food town." ”

Xiang Yan was stunned and said, "You want to mint all the copper coins in the house into Kou money?" ”

"Kou Qian?"

"It's the copper coin minted by the coinage workshop in the house."

Kou Ji smiled and said: "In the future, don't call those copper coins Kou money, and let the people in the house don't call them that." ”

Xiang Yan wondered, "Why?" ”

Kou Jiba clicked his lips and said, "...... who will die"

"Uh...... Impossible, right? ”

"After Jiaozi is opened, they will grow exponentially every year......"

"Shhh...... That's really going to kill people. ”

"So, in the future, we will call them Song Qian."

"Xianggong ......"

"Huh?"

"You won't ...... You don't want to rebel, do you? ”

"Nonsense! Look at the house! ”

“……”

Kou Ji played with Xiang Yan in the house for a few days.

There are also some eyebrows on how to open up the situation in the Ministry of Industry.

However, he did not rush to work in the Ministry of Works, but first lost a document to the Ministry of Officials.

He was transferred to the Ministry of Industry and appointed as the director of the Ministry of Industry under the Ministry of Workers.

Under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry, there are four subordinates: the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Tuntian, the Ministry of Yu and the Ministry of Water.

The Ministry of Industry is the main division, and the remaining three departments belong to the subdivisions.

The four genera have one person in Langzhong, from the fifth grade, and each has a member of the Lang Lang, from the sixth grade.

There are three directors of the Ministry of Engineering, two directors of Tuntian, two directors of the Yu Department, and two directors of the Water Department, all of whom are from the nine products.

Kou Ji wanted to transfer Bi Sheng to the Ministry of Works, but the Ministry of Officials and the Third Division did not obstruct it, but happily approved Kou Ji's request for a recital.

Kou Ji went to the Ministry of Industry to be an unlucky guy by himself, and he had to pull Bi Sheng to be an unlucky guy together.

Naturally, they will not stop.

Besides, Bi Sheng is from Kou Mansion.

Kou Ji can be regarded as his lord and benefactor.

It is only natural that he wants to send Bi Sheng to serve under his command.

After being transferred to the Ministry of Industry, Kou Ji never made any moves anymore and has been living in Kou Mansion.

Bi Sheng was also left in the house by him, specializing in printing.

Anyway, the Ministry of Industry has nothing to do, whether he goes to the Ministry of Industry or not, no one cares, and no one picks on the thorns.

He stayed in the Kou Mansion for a month.

within a month.

Cao Tong and Liu Heng's positions have changed one after another.

Cao Tong was quietly promoted to the position of the secretary of the Criminal Department, from the fifth grade.

Although Liu Heng's official position was not promoted, he had an additional position to mention the official affairs of the Imperial City Division, and his position in the Imperial City Division was only under the promotion of the Imperial City Division by his father Liu Mei.

In charge of guarding the inner courtyard of five hundred.

A month later.

When Xiang Yan told him that the printing workshop outside the city had been built, Kou Ji finally left the Kou Mansion and led Bi Sheng to the Ministry of Industry.

Kou Ji arrived at the Ministry of Industry and summoned the subordinate officials of the Ministry of Industry.

Of the ten people, only two or three of them arrived at the lobby of the Ministry of Works under his summons.

Compared with the officials who served before Kou Ji, it was three points behind.

Kou Ji didn't care.

After appointing Bi Sheng as the head of the Ministry of Works, the subordinate officials of the Ministry of Industry began to implement Bi's movable type printing technology both inside and outside the government.

The first camp process of Bi's movable type printing, Kou Ji has asked Bi Sheng to compile a book and put it in the Ministry of Industry for archiving.

The subordinate officials of the Ministry of Industry only promised a few words about this, and did not care.

Kou Ji didn't rush either.

After instructing this, he continued to go back to the house.