Regarding Li Hao's proposal, Ouyang Xiu thought about it and said, "It's okay if you want to do this, it's just that the timing is a little wrong now."

Li Hao was a little puzzled after hearing this, now that Kaifeng Mansion is vacant, it shouldn't be just right, why is the timing wrong.

Then, Ouyang Xiu explained: "Now that the official family has just let General Xiao Zheng and Zhao Zongquan's wife and sister marry, the attitude of support is obvious.

You look at how many people have climbed on it lately, and throwing an olive branch at this time is just the icing on the cake.

Zhao Zongquan will only think that you are the same as everyone else, you are a person who tends to be inflammatory, so no matter how good you do, he will not be able to remember it."

Hearing this, Li Hao also understood this truth and said, "That's right, then forget it."

Ouyang Xiu shook his head and said, "That's not true, Zhao Zongquan is the best candidate to inherit the unification after all, and if he can sell his favor, he still has to sell it.

It's just that before that, he has to rub Zhao Zongquan's sharp spirit first, and then come forward to help, so that he can be regarded as a charcoal in the snow, so that he can really take this favor to heart."

Seeing Ouyang Xiu's confident appearance, Li Hao didn't want to guess anymore, so he asked, "Uncle already has a plan?"

Ouyang Xiu explained, "Since Zhao Zong's whole body is now in high esteem, then I will help him push him behind his back.

He doesn't want to be the crown prince, so let someone help him play, and push him to the throne of the crown prince in the court."

Hearing this, Li Hao naturally understood the meaning, Zhao Zhen obviously had no intention of establishing a prince now.

But at this time, there were courtiers who came together to push Zhao Zongquan to the position of the crown prince, which was a matter of imperial authority.

Even if Zhao Zhen is benevolent, he can't bear this, and in the end, he will definitely take the opportunity to suppress Zhao Zongquan.

At this time, if he came forward to promote him as Kaifeng Yin and help him stabilize his position as the prince, then Zhao Zongquan would naturally be grateful.

It's just that Li Hao was still a little worried, and said, "Then Kaifeng Yin's position, can you wait until the dust settles on this matter, don't have a candidate by then, let's not just be busy in vain."

And on the side of Han Qi, he may not have thought about it now, but after a long time, he may not be able to think of it, and if he makes wedding clothes for others, it will be even more annoying."

Hearing this, Ouyang Xiu taught, "None of the plans in this world can succeed, and before things are done, what to do if you look ahead and look ahead.

You don't have to worry about this for the time being, take care of the affairs of the Salt and Iron Division first, and if there is anything you need to do, I will tell you."

Since Ouyang Xiu said so, Li Hao had no opinion on this.

After all, Ouyang Xiu is an old fox who has been in the officialdom for many years, and he is always better at planning than himself.

After talking about this serious matter, when the two of them gossiped, Li Hao talked about the news that Master Qin was about to arrive in Beijing.

The people sent by Li Hao to Yangzhou to pick up Master Qin disembarked from Yingtianfu in advance, and hurried back to Bianjing to report the news.

According to the itinerary, Qin Fuzi's ship has already entered the Gyeonggi Road, and it will be about two days before it arrives in Bianjing.

Knowing this news, Ouyang Xiu's mind changed sharply and he thought of how to complete the admonition.

Not only does Li Hao and himself not have to come forward, but they can get things done, and in the end, this is a good idea that others can't grab.

But Ouyang Xiu didn't say it at this time, but said, "Since Yangzhou parted back then, Brother Qin and I haven't seen each other for nearly ten years.

This time Brother Qin came to Beijing, I had to have a good drink with him.

But when Brother Qin came to Beijing this time, did he say how long he was going 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 Xiu really said angrily, "Didn't Brother Qin come to Beijing to watch the ceremony, of course he wouldn't leave before that.

I'd better wait for him to come to Beijing and ask myself, so as not to be angry with you.

But it's good for him to come to Beijing at this time, maybe he can help with some things!"

Li Hao returned

I'm really curious, what can a person like Qin Fuzi, who has resigned for more than ten years, help.

Then he asked, "What can the teacher do to help, he hasn't been to Bianjing for many years."

Ouyang Xiu said, "What are you doing when you ask so much, I will tell Brother Qin directly if there is something, you can handle the affairs of the Salt and Iron Division with peace of mind now."

Li Hao agreed with a smile, and said confidently, "Uncle, don't worry, I guarantee that there will be no problems with the Salt and Iron Division.

However, the degree branch division and the household department department, our new third secretary gave a dismissal as soon as he took office, and I don't know when the account books of the two of them will be sorted out."

Ouyang Xiu said, "Why are you in charge of so much, you only need to take care of your own one-third of an acre of land now."

Seeing Ouyang Xiu's attitude, Li Hao had no choice but to agree.

On the second day, Li Hao went to Chen Shengzhi to take a day off, the reason was to welcome his mentor into Beijing.

Chen Shengzhi also knew that Li Hao was about to get married now, and he must have been very busy recently, so he didn't ask too much and agreed.

So Li Hao waited at the dock in Bianjing at the estimated time very smoothly.

And Master Qin's boat also lived up to expectations, and slowly approached the dock around his own time.

Li Hao had already stepped out of the carriage at this time and went to the bow of the boat to greet Master Qin.

After Master Qin got off the boat, Li Hao said, "The teacher has worked hard all the way, so let's go back to the house with me to rest first."

The disciple's family has already been arranged, and the disciple's parents are also waiting for you at home.

In addition, Senior Brother Yan Fu didn't come to the pier today because he had something to do, but he said that he would come to you tomorrow to say goodbye."

However, Master Qin was bent on resting at this time, and he didn't bother to talk to Li Hao and them.

Then he said, "Forget it, I'm really tired from taking the boat all the way.

Let's go back early, I want to rest for a good life."

Li Hao saw that Master Qin's spirit was indeed a little bad, so he said, "Okay, then let's get in the car and go back."

As he spoke, he led Master Qin into his carriage and began to return to the mansion.

In the carriage, Li Hao saw that Master Qin did not rest, but looked at the scenery of Bianjing outside the window.

Then he asked, "Is Bianjing now much different from when you left?"

Master Qin replied, "The change is still quite big, although it was also lively in Bianjing City back then, I don't usually see so many people.

But it's been more than ten years since I've been gone, and it's normal for Bianjing to have some changes."

Li Hao said, "In a few days, when I take a break, I will accompany you to visit Bianjing City.

In addition, I have left Fu Deng at home these days, and if you want to do anything then, just tell 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 d'état law now, this is a major matter of the imperial court, don't delay official business for me."

Li Hao said, "Teacher, don't worry, I won't go to pretend to be public and private, and now Lord Ouyang has become a privy envoy.

The third envoy has been replaced by Master Chen Shengzhi, and I don't dare to slack off."

Master Qin said, "I heard this news on the way to Beijing, but it's a pity that the rich minister is the grand minister."

After feeling a little emotional, he asked, "What impact will the rich minister leave Bianjing this time on the reform of the law and the new policy?"

Li Hao said: "It's really hard to say the specific impact, but Han Daxianggong, Ouyang Daxianggong and the new three envoys are all in favor of changing the law, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Now the only one who has influence can only be me, with Ouyang Xiu's transfer, others will not believe in me unconditionally."

Qin Fuzi said: "This is the norm, most of the bosses you meet in the future will be like this, you can only adapt to them."

Li Hao replied, "Thank you for the teacher's teachings, and the disciples should keep it in mind.

In addition, when he heard that you were coming to Beijing, he said that he hadn't seen you for nearly ten years, and he wanted to take some time to have a drink with you

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Master Qin also said, "Well, this wine must be drunk, back then, I and they were bent on changing the law and trying to become stronger, but it ended in failure.

Now that they are in their hands, a new coup d'état has begun again, and I should have a few drinks with him for this insistence."

And speaking of this, Master Qin's conversation also got up, and he talked to Li Hao about many things about the Qingli New Deal that year, and recalled the eventful years of that year.

I was happy to say this, and I didn't notice the time, and the two of them arrived outside the house.

At this time, Wei and Li Jian were also at the gate of the mansion to greet him, and welcomed Master Qin to the main hall and sat down.

However, before he could talk a few words at this time, Master Qin was visibly tired, so he let Master Qin rest first.

It wasn't until the evening, after Master Qin had rested, that he felt that his spirit was indeed much better.

After dinner, I chatted with Li Hao's family of three for a while before going back to rest.

The following days did not change because of the arrival of Master Qin.

Li Hao continued to go to the government every day, promoting his salt reform plan until the day of rest.

Li Hao originally planned to ask Master Qin to go out to visit Bianjing City together, but was told by Master Qin that he was going to Ouyang Xiu's Mansion for a banquet.

It just so happened that Li Hao also wanted to ask if Ouyang Xiu had started to discuss the matter at the beginning.

But when he just said that he wanted to go with him, he didn't expect Master Qin to reply like this: "I want to talk to Brother Ouyang, you go with me to join in the fun."

Li Hao was rejected in one sentence, and then Master Qin got into the carriage and went to Ouyang Xiu's mansion.

Seeing this scene, Li Hao was really helpless in his heart, and he didn't know what the two of them could talk about, so he didn't let himself listen.

However, before going out, Li Hao was quickly caught by Wei, saying that the groom's dress had been made and asked Li Hao to give it a try.

This trial is half a day's work, back and forth to try on the upper body to see if it fits.

When he came to the end, Li Hao thought that this matter could be over, but he didn't expect that this was not the end.

It's just because Wei said, "Okay, that's the approximate size, I'll send the size to the British government later, and let them make auspicious clothes according to this."

Hearing this, Li Hao was stunned and said, "The clothes of feelings are not the final product, and why do I have to let the British public make my clothes."

Wei said: "According to the etiquette system, it is to send auspicious clothes to each other, and your auspicious clothes are to be sent by the British government.

And the auspicious clothes of the Zhang family girl were sent by our family, and for this, I asked someone to invite back the best embroidery girls in Bianjing."

Originally, the meaning of this was correct, but as a modern person in later generations, Li Hao really couldn't hear the word "best", which properly violated the advertising law.

So I couldn't help complaining: "I'm afraid this is the best, I'm not necessarily, there is no better embroiderer girl in Bianjing City than this person, I don't believe it."

At least the craftsmanship in the palace, I don't believe it will be worse than this man."

Hearing this, Wei was half angry and said, "Okay, I helped you manage the marriage hard, and you provoked me to provoke a thorn.

You say that the craftsmanship in the palace is good, then you go and invite the embroidery girl in the palace out, and you will know that you are talking about cool things here."

Seeing that Wei was really angry with himself, Li Hao hurriedly said, "I just talked nonsense, so my mother shouldn't be like me."

Later, when I just wanted to change the topic, I heard a report from the next person, saying that someone from the palace was coming.

Hearing this, Li Hao hurriedly went out to look, and found that it was Zhu Neiguan who came with a few women, followed by a few large boxes, and he didn't know what to pack.

Li Hao asked, "Neiguan Zhu, you came to my house today, do you have any instructions from the official family?"

Zhu Neiguan smiled and said, "Isn't Lord Li about to get married, so you should start preparing auspicious clothes for the rest of the day."

Li Hao said, "It's preparing, I was trying to size it in the house just now.

But this is related to

Is it okay for you to come here today?"

Zhu Neiguan said: "Of course it matters, I brought the embroidery lady from the palace here today, and the British Duke Li Neiguan also brought someone there.

The auspicious clothes of you and the girl of the Zhang family are all made by the embroidery lady in the palace, and I have brought you Shu brocade.

In addition, there is also the Zhang family's girl's phoenix crown and xia veil, which has also been prepared, and it is in the box outside, so you have to keep it properly."

After listening to Zhao Zhen's arrangement, Li Hao was really grateful, after all, Zhao Zhen treated himself really well.

But after thinking about it, the next thing is to thank the emperor normally, and wait until he is done with this.

Li Hao said to Zhu Neiguan, "If you are not busy, you must not have dinner in the mansion before leaving."

Zhu Neiguan shook his head and said, "It's better to forget it today, and now the palace won't stop, I'd better go back early."

As for your meal, I'll wait until next time."

Hearing that the palace was not peaceful, Li Hao asked curiously, "I haven't heard anything about anything recently, why can the palace not stop."

Zhu Neiguan looked around, then approached and whispered, "Don't you know, just a few days ago, someone played and wanted the official family to make a prince.

Originally, there were not many people in front, and the officials didn't pay attention to it, but since the day before yesterday, the number of people who played this game has increased all of a sudden, and the officials are very uncomfortable when they see it.

You've been so busy getting married lately, so don't get involved."

Hearing this, Li Hao knew in his heart that this was Ouyang Xiu's already starting the layout.

He replied directly: "Don't worry, Zhu Neiguan, I will never get involved in this."

Then Zhu Neiguan got up to say goodbye, and Li Hao sent him out of the house until he returned.

When Li Hao came back, Wei had already come out, looking at these embroidery girls, thinking of what she had just said, she was immediately slapped in the face, and her mood was naturally a little unhappy.

Seeing this, Li Hao hurriedly said, "Mother, let's take a look at what the official family has given you, this thing has to be packed up and put away."

Otherwise, something will go wrong, and our family will not be able to afford it."

Wei naturally understood this truth, and he didn't care about showing Li Hao's face, so he hurriedly asked people to carry the box into the house.

For this reason, Li Hao also successfully escaped this catastrophe, and naturally he would not go to the side to join in the fun after that, so he hurriedly went out of the house to avoid the limelight first.

On Ouyang Xiu's mansion, Master Qin and Ouyang Xiu had already renewed their old relationship and got down to business.

Ouyang Xiu said, "What I just told you, when you enter the palace to meet you, help advise the official's family.

Let the official family agree to appoint Zhao Zongquan as the governor of Kaifeng, what do you think of 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 as soon as he returned to the capital.

Seeing Master Qin's resistance, Ouyang Xiu said, "Brother Qin, I know that you don't want to get involved in court disputes, but this matter can help Li Hao, let him establish an image in front of Zhao Zong, and pull him in.

Second, as an official, if you have never been in power before ascending the throne, can you trust such a person to handle state affairs well after ascending the throne?"

Master Qin naturally understands this truth.

So after pondering for a while, he said, "But why do you want me to say it, I can't see the official family."

As soon as Ouyang Xiu heard this, he immediately understood that there was a drama in this matter, and immediately said, "As for how to let the official family summon you, I will be responsible for arranging it, as long as you can take advantage of the situation to say the words of advice."