In the afternoon, Li Yanqing and his wife went to Caofu, this was a plan that had been set a long time ago, the original plan in the morning was to go to Baoyanzhai to say hello to his father, but the matter of Sisi's children and the accidental killing of Zheng Fatzi squeezed out the morning time, Li Yanqing had to transfer the meeting with his father to tomorrow, anyway, it was father and son, it didn't matter if he was a day late.

It was originally just a ceremonial activity to visit Cao Mansion in the afternoon, but Zheng Fatzi suddenly proposed that Gao Yu wanted to meet him, and Li Yanqing realized that Gao Yu's real purpose was the Cao family, and the Cao family was the leader of the meritorious family, which was something that everyone did not deny, although the Cao family did not have children who were important ministers in the court, but the Cao family still had great influence in the court.

"Husband, do you want to tell the old man about Xiaolian?"

Under normal circumstances, Cao Yun would not disturb her husband's contemplation, but seeing that she was about to arrive at Cao's mansion, Cao Yun still felt the need to remind her husband that the matter of adopting a child had to be mentioned with mention, not to ask for the opinion of the Cao family, but mentioning it was always a kind of respect for the Cao family.

Li Yanqing immediately understood what his wife meant, he frowned slightly, but then stretched out again, and said with a smile: "There is no need to mention this matter to the old man, the old man is old, let's try not to let him worry about it, you just tell your father-in-law and mother-in-law, they will tell the old man." ”

Because Xiaolian is a girl, Li Yanqing feels that there is no need to be so solemn, if it is a boy, it will be different, and he must explain it to the Cao family very seriously.

"I know, but Xiaolian's child is so cute, even I can't like it, let alone Sisi."

Li Yanqing smiled, "Playing the piano and painting are just hobbies, they can't be emotional sustenance, women's emotional sustenance is only children, but now she just likes it, and she can't talk about feelings, feelings are like wine, the longer the time, the more mellow it becomes, Sisi and Xiaolian's mother-daughter relationship needs time to precipitate, Yun Niang, do you understand what I mean?" ”

Cao Yun thought for a moment and said, "What does the husband mean, don't take the matter of adopting Xiaolian too seriously now?" So as not to like Sisi too much, the child will become a burden, is this how you understand? ”

"It's a little interesting, but it's not quite, now she's on the head, we can't pour cold water, I mean, it's better to lighten the burden on her, like find a few more nurses......"

Cao Yun laughed, "If you don't understand, don't mix it blindly, if Sisi doesn't have any burden, this child will become a famous painting, if you like it, take a look, if you don't like it, put it away, just because the child is not her own, so she needs to do it herself, how do you think the mother-daughter relationship came about, it's not enough to have time, it's accumulated in the little things such as washing urine, changing diapers, feeding, and feeding, I know it in my heart, so don't worry about it." ”

Li Yanqing hurriedly raised his hand, "Okay!" Good! Count me too much, I don't ask if it's okay. ”

"That's what it was!"

Cao Yun pursed her lips and smiled, "You are a man, you should think about big things, and you don't care about these trivial things of raising children." ”

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The ox cart slowly stopped in front of the Cao Mansion, Cao Xuan and his wife had been waiting at the door for a long time, and the ox cart had just stopped, and the couple greeted them, "Yanqing has just come back, you should rest for a few more days!" There's no need to be in such a hurry. ”

Cao Xuan and his wife are very enthusiastic, even a little too obvious, in fact, Li Yanqing also understands that his father-in-law's mother-in-law does not have a high status in Cao's Mansion, especially when discussing major matters, his father-in-law is not qualified to participate, but since Cao Yun married him, his father-in-law's status has been significantly improved, and they can participate in big and small things, of course they will value themselves, which is especially obvious in his mother-in-law, and his attitude before and after becoming the Tongzhi of Jingzhao Mansion is very different.

Li Yanqing said with a smile: "I should have come over to greet him, but it was such a cold day for the second elder to wait outside the mansion, and I really didn't want to go." ”

As he spoke, Li Yanqing handed over the gift in his hand, "This is a little bit of heart for the second elder, they are all specialties of Jingzhao and Shaanxi Road, Jingzhao Liu's tiger bone wine, my father-in-law drinks a small cup every night, which is very good for strong bones, and the silver fox skin of Gyeongju is also very famous, I hope my mother-in-law can like it." ”

The son-in-law actually came back from Jingzhao Mansion with gifts, and Cao Xuan and his wife were so happy that they couldn't close their mouths, "Yanqing just has this intention, in fact, there is no need to be so troublesome!" ”

At this time, Wang asked his daughter again, "What about Bao'er, why didn't you come along?" ”

"Bao'er is sleeping at home! On such a cold day, I'm afraid that he will catch a cold when he goes out. ”

"That's the same, I'll go see him the day after tomorrow, you guys come into the house, it's cold outside!"

Li Yanqing and his wife entered Cao's mansion, and Cao Xuan smiled at Li Yanqing: "The old man is waiting for you?" Let's go and sit with him first, and we'll have another drink when we get back. ”

"Good! Let's go see the old man first. ”

Li Yanqing asked his wife to go back to the courtyard first, and he himself followed his father-in-law to Cao Ping's residence.

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Although Cao Ping is over seventy years old, he still has a loud voice, full of energy, and has a strong aura in every move, "I went to Hangzhou in October, I thought that Fang La had destroyed Hangzhou, but the result was beyond my expectations, Hangzhou is still quite good, I am ready to buy another thousand acres of land, Yanqing help me get an idea!" ”

Li Yanqing said with a smile: "Didn't my grandfather already buy a thousand acres of land in Lin'an?" I shouldn't need to make an idea to buy another 1,000 acres of land! ”

Cao Ping shook his head, "Yanqing, there are no outsiders here, I'll tell you the truth, once the Jin State invades the south, from Hebei to the Central Plains is an endless plain, and it can't resist the iron hooves of the Jin soldiers at all, and the relocation is inevitable, I think about either moving to Jingzhao, but if the Jin soldiers block the first line of Hangu Pass, then Jingzhao will completely lose contact with the Central Plains and the south, or move to Bashu, it is not realistic, after all, there is still the south, so think about it, the possibility of moving the capital to Jiangnan is the greatest, so we must take precautions and find a good way back, You suggested Hangzhou last time, and I think it's good, but Suzhou is also possible, and there is also the Jingxiang area, do you want to bet on the three heads? ”

Li Yanqing thought for a while and said, "Jing Xiang is impossible! ”

Cao Yan next to him smiled and said: "Yanqing is so arbitrary! Jing Xiang or my suggestion? ”

"Jingxiang is nothing more than Xiangfan or Jiangxia, Xiangfan is a strategic place, the east is Tongbai Mountain, the west is Jingshan, Xiangfan is located on this southward strategic mouth, has always been a place where soldiers must fight, wars will be very frequent, the capital can not be placed here, and Jiangxia population is too small, transportation is inconvenient, I have been a county magistrate in Jiayu for two years, I am very clear about this, and Jiangnan has been rich since ancient times, with a large population, both agriculture and handicraft workshops are very prosperous, so in history, the northern regime moved south, and will choose Jiangnan, Actually, I think Jiangning is a good choice......"

"Impossible!" Cao Ping waved his hand, "No matter how bad the imperial court is, it will not choose the former capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty, isn't that a slap in the face?" ”

"So only Su and Hangzhou are left!"

Li Yanqing said with a smile: "The reason why I didn't consider Suzhou is mainly from the transportation and grain transportation, Suzhou has a good topography, backed by Taihu Lake, and has a Tongji Canal through, and commerce is also extremely prosperous, but Suzhou's biggest weakness is not close to the sea, and Hangzhou not only has all the advantages of Suzhou, but more importantly, it is close to the sea, whether it is grain transportation or contact with Quanzhou, Guangzhou and other places, as well as overseas trade, it is much more convenient than Suzhou, so I dare to assert that if the imperial court considers moving the capital in the future, it must be Hangzhou." ”

There was silence in the lobby, everyone was reminiscing about Li Yanqing's words, Li Yanqing of course also knew that Lin'an, the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty in history, was by no means hot-headed, but was considered again and again, and it should be inconsistent with his own thoughts.

"Alright! Since Yanqing thinks so, then the focus of our Cao family's business is on Qiantang County, Hangzhou! ”

Cao Ping immediately set the direction, paused, and asked again: "Yanqing has another suggestion, which is the best land in Hangzhou?" ”

Li Yanqing pondered for a moment and said: "Generally speaking, the area around West Lake is the best, the north is all flat land, and the commerce is also very developed, but I suggest that the Cao family buy Phoenix Mountain in the south. ”

Cao Yan frowned, "Yanqing, we also asked the masters to see Feng Shui, the Phoenix Mountain area is full of royal spirit, it is the first choice to build a palace, if we really move the capital to Lin'an and choose Phoenix Mountain to build a palace, then wouldn't it be wise for us to buy Phoenix Mountain?" ”

Li Yanqing smiled slightly, "If it was Baoyan Zhai, I would never suggest buying Phoenix Mountain, a businessman!" The land will be expropriated if it is said to be expropriated, and at most you will be given a few small coins as compensation, but the Phoenix Mountain of the Cao family, can the imperial court say that it will be expropriated? ”

Cao Yan slapped his forehead, "I understand, it's still Yanqing smart!" ”

The approval in Cao Ping's eyes became even stronger, and he said to his sons: "You all go down!" I'll talk to Yanqing separately.