Cao Bin, who was in the dust, led the horse and stood in front of the towering Xuande Gate, looking up at the city tower.

At this time, a slender eunuch came out of the door next to him, held the dust in his hand and bowed: "The official family has been waiting for a long time, Cao Dashuai will enter the palace with the miscellaneous family." ”

Cao Bin politely replied: "There is Lao Cao's father-in-law." ”

He handed the reins to his entourage and followed Cao Tai into the Xuande Gate.

This magnificent imperial city is a purge **. The fact that the civil and military forces of the outer court can enter the imperial city is itself an honor and a manifestation of being able to get close to the center of power. But Cao Bin can feel depressed every time he comes in, even if the sun is shining today, probably because he has to be extra careful in his every move.

Along the wide straight avenue, it didn't take long for another city gate to appear in front of you, and inside was the location of the Jinxiang Palace.

Cao Bin pretended to talk to the eunuch casually: "Where are we facing the saint?" ”

The eunuch walked a few steps slowly, turned around and said, "When the miscellaneous family came out, the official family was in the Yangde Palace. ”

After a little silence, the eunuch Cao Tai said in a very calm and casual tone: "When the official family reviewed the chapter in the east hall, there was originally a room in the east hall for receiving ministers; The Yangde Hall is a place for officials to rest and recuperate. Later, the official family felt that there was no high throne in the Yangde Palace, and it was more easy-going to meet with the ministers, so the living room was abandoned. ”

The eunuch seemed to be talking about something inconspicuous.

But Cao Bin immediately chimed in: "The benevolence and kindness of the official family are really the luck of the courtiers of this court. ”

The eunuch said with a happy face: "Not really. The palace maid on duty in the Yangde Hall this morning was careless, and she actually used boiling water to brew the tender tea picked in spring, and the miscellaneous family taught her, and she actually talked back......"

Cao Bin followed the eunuch's meaning, pretending to be very interested and said, "That's not good, you have to wait for the boiling water to cool a little." ”

The eunuch nodded, "Yes!" The official family hasn't drunk anything, can this hide it from him? The miscellaneous family is not in one place, and is about to teach the palace maid a lesson. At this time, the official family walked to the Yangde Palace, and when he heard the voice, he asked, and the miscellaneous family said the truth. Guess what the officials say?

The official said that what I asked for was not such a trivial enjoyment. Then he decreed that the maid of the palace should be forgiven. ”

Cao Bin responded quietly: "I didn't expect the official family to be so generous to a slave. ”

Eunuch Cao Tai said: "What Cao Dashuai said is extremely true. Because of this, even the concubines of the previous dynasty were treated well. Hey? Cao Dashuai's aunt is Concubine Zhang, who was originally going to stay in Wanfu Palace until she was old, but now she is living well by the side of the Great Queen. ”

Cao Bin was stunned when he heard this, and immediately bowed to the palace on the high pedestal in front of him, "The royal family is long, and the death of the minister can not be repaid in case!" ”

The two of them went to the base, walked through the cabinet study, and entered the hall of Yangde. Seeing that there was not only Guo Shao in the room, but also the second envoys of the Privy Council, Wang Pu and Wei Renpu. Cao Bin hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.

Today is not the day of the Great Dynasty, Guo Shao was wearing a purple round-necked robe, and he really pointed to the collapse next to the chess case very casually, and gave Cao Bin a seat.

Guo Shao turned his head to look at Cao Bin: "I and the two envoys are talking about the affairs of the northwest, and if they can't do half of the thing, they will give up, and I plan to send another general to finish Li Chuyun's affairs." ”

Cao Bin hurriedly said: "What Your Majesty said is extremely true. ”

He won't ask too much, it is necessary to be cautious, and if the emperor is willing to speak, he will naturally say it.

Sure enough, Guo Shao immediately said: "Prime Minister Wang Pu recommended Xiang Gong in a letter." But I consulted with the second privy envoy and felt that Yang Ye was better. Although Yang Ye is a foreign general, he is indeed a general, and I will send Dong Zunyu, the general of the forbidden army, as the striker, so that the forbidden army can be ordered to deploy by Yang Ye. ”

Cao Bin pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty's concerns are very thorough. Although Shi Guogong was brave, he heard that he was at odds with Yang Ye, and General Dong was more suitable. ”

Guo Shao smiled: "General Cao is very much in line with what I think. ”

Wei Renpu opened his mouth and said: "Yang Ye and Zhe De Ran are in-laws, and with Yang Ye, you can also get Zhe De Ran's best efforts. ”

Cao Bin only agreed, and didn't pay much attention to the affairs of the northwest. He is about to be deployed in the south, and the success or failure of the Jingjiao is closely related to his personal gains and losses, how can he have such a wide mind?

But why did the emperor mention this when he summoned him?

Cao Bin immediately thought of something that many generals were staring at: the title of Duke Protector!

Two princes died last year, but only one place was vacated...... Li Chuyun's founding duke was inherited by his eldest son, and Luo Yanhuan was involved in a conspiracy case, and the Luo family was cut by several ranks. It is almost impossible for the descendants of the Luo family to regain the position of the Duke of China, so who will fill this vacancy?

More than one person thinks!

Da Xu's Six Kingdoms is not trivial, hereditary and rich, and he is a person who shares the world with the Son of Heaven. With the current situation of the Great Xu Dynasty, it is very unlikely that the senior military generals will want to take turns sitting with the five dynasties, because no one can control the power of the forbidden army anymore; The guards are similar to government soldiers in Cao Bin's opinion, and I have never heard of a military general who can usurp the position by relying on government soldiers!

Therefore, the national government is the highest interest and status pursued by the generals.

Cao Bin couldn't help but wonder if he could make military achievements in Jiaozhi, he was fully qualified to receive the honor of the national prince...... But if Yang Ye is set in the northwest, doesn't there be a chance?

There is also Xiang Gong, this military general is not in the forbidden army like Yang Ye, but it is said that when the emperor was at the end of his life, he helped many times. And now he is a person who knows how to repay his kindness.

Even the young Dong Zunzhi could not completely rule it out, and he made many miraculous achievements in his later life, and was deeply appreciated by today...... And there are rumors in the rivers and lakes that Mrs. Gao, the mother of Dong Zunzhi, has an affair with Jin. Feng Dong obeyed the instructions, which could even comfort his uncle Gao Huaide's heart.

Cao Bin muttered in his heart, but said on his lips: "Your Majesty knows how to make good use of people, and the ministers will do their best and live up to their responsibilities!" ”

Guo Shao gave the old minister Wang Pu a look, and his chin was slightly raised.

Wang Pu then took out a dossier, handed it to Cao Bin, and said: "It is easy for the imperial court to spend money, but taxation is slow, so we cannot fall into two wars that consume too much of the treasury at the same time. Cao Dashuai went south this time, and the specific deployment could be decided on the spot, but it should be roughly in accordance with the strategy of the imperial court. ”

Cao Bin took it, clenched his fists and said, "Obey the will of the Privy Council." ”

Wang Pu continued: "The south is slow, and there is no need to rush for quick success. You can first test and game, find out the enemy's situation, know yourself and the enemy; and then co-opted the local people who opposed Ding Buling to conspire together.

In order to save military expenses, avoid soldiers marching long distances. This time, General Cao had to rely on the nearby hometown of the Southern Han Kingdom to gather the guards; The imperial court will also send a forbidden army, the Jiaolong Army, to assist General Cao. ”

After Wang Pu said that, Guo Shao said: "After General Cao goes south, gather the Southern Guards if necessary, and I will send someone to transport the Guards' armor and firearms, settling-in allowance and silver bounty, and Zan Jurun will be responsible for this matter." The Duan clan of Dali sent a secret envoy to promise that he was willing to marry the courtiers of Daxu and accept the canonization of the Daxu court; When the time is ripe, in addition to the guards in the hometown of the Southern Han Dynasty, Dali will also transfer people to help General Cao.

I am now trying my best to support the Daxu soldiers, what else does General Cao need? ”

Cao Bin bowed and said: "The minister wants three people." ”

Guo Shao was overjoyed when he heard it...... Cao Bin knew in his heart: he didn't ask for money, he just wanted people, and he said that he was willing to do his best when he asked for it.

Guo Shao slapped his thigh and said happily: "Who do you want?" ”

Cao Bin said: "Founding Marquis Zhang Jiankui, Qianniu Beishen Lu Duan, and Founding Marquis Feng Jiye." ”

Guo Shao looked a little surprised when he heard this. Wang Pu immediately said: "Feng Jiye is violent and murderous, General Cao has to manage this matter according to the strategy of the imperial court, so that the imperial court will give you credit." ”

Cao Bin said: "Feng Jiye acted recklessly when he was in Lingzhou, and his reputation was not good, but I can restrain him." I need a fierce general, although the famous Shi Guogong is the first fierce general, I can't stop commanding, Feng Jiye can be used. ”

"Done!" Guo Shao muttered after a while, "Qianniu is prepared to be tied with the founding marquis? Why does the name Lu Duan seem to have been heard somewhere? ”

Cao Bin said: "As long as this person is in the former camp military government, when making key decisions, the minister can ask his opinion." ”

Guo Shao nodded and said, "General Cao went back to prepare, if there is anything else before leaving, go straight to the Jinxiang Palace to meet me and talk to me face to face." He turned his head to look at the eunuch Cao Tai again, "Tell me to go down, General Cao will enter the palace for a while, and report immediately." ”

Cao Tai said: "The slave obeys the order. ”

After hearing this, Cao Bin got up and hugged his fists and bowed: "The minister will do his best to live up to His Majesty's high expectations and retire." ”

The eunuch sent Cao Bin out of the Jinxiang Palace, and Cao Bin stood on the pedestal and stopped, and said: "Father-in-law Cao, I have something to ask for, I don't know ......."

The eunuch Cao Tai looked flattered, "Can the miscellaneous family still help Cao Dashuai?" Tell me about it. ”

"When the ancestor was dying, the most unrelieved was the aunt who entered the palace. But my aunt lives in the deep palace, and I am usually busy with military affairs, so I have no time to ask for warmth. Now I am traveling far away, and I don't know when I will return. Before leaving, I wanted to meet my aunt. Cao Bin said.

"The miscellaneous family is just a servant ......and maid," Cao Tai said, "but the miscellaneous family reports to the queen, and may be able to get permission." ”

Cao Bin knew that this eunuch was Empress Fu's henchman, otherwise he wouldn't have spoken, so he thanked him immediately.

"There is a side hall next to the main hall, which is where the ministers are waiting for the court, and General Cao is waiting there. The miscellaneous family will ask someone to report it. Cao Tai said.

Cao Bin said happily when he heard this: "Thank you Gonggong Cao." "The heart says that this guy is very good-hearted, is it because of my family?

Of course, Cao Bin knew the place in the side hall, when he was in the capital, he came to the court every time the big court, and he was ripe early. So he went to the place and sat and waited, and as soon as he entered, the eunuch on duty brought tea and water.

After waiting for a long time, the eunuch Cao Tai came again and said, "The concubine has gone to the West Palace, General Cao, please stop." ”

Cao Bin took out a bag containing silver coins from his sleeve pocket, glanced at the guard standing outside the door with his back to the room, and stuffed it into the eunuch's hand. The eunuch hurriedly whispered: "I can't help it, I don't want to do this now." ”

Cao Bin said: "I don't mean anything else, if my aunt has anything, I bother my father-in-law to take care of it a little." I'm just doing my filial piety. ”

"This ......," the eunuch smiled bitterly, "If you don't accept the miscellaneous family, you will have to trap General Cao for not being filial." ”

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(I'm sorry book friends, but the update has been a bit slow these days, so it's been a long wait.) After the completion of this book, a new book will be opened within a month, and Zephyr will do its best to write it beautifully, thank you for your support for so long. ）