However, when Li Hao arrived at Ouyang Xiu's place, he found that Han Qi's carriage was also there before he entered the door.

Now Li Hao plans to go back first, anyway, there is no need to rush what he wants to say.

After all, looking at Zhao Zhen's physical condition, there will be no problems in the recent past.

So Li Hao ordered the coachman to turn around and go home, and when the coachman was operating, he was discovered by Ouyang Xiu's servant.

I saw him come up and say, "Lord Li, is there something to come to my family, why are you leaving just now?" ”

Li Hao pointed to Han Qi's carriage and said, "Isn't this to see that the Prime Minister Han is here, the Prime Minister is talking about things, how can I bother." ”

Anyway, I'm not in a hurry to find Ouyang Daxianggong, I'll come back tomorrow. ”

After hearing this, the little guy didn't say anything, and directly helped Li Hao's coachman to turn around the carriage.

But as soon as this was halfway through, I saw Ouyang Xiu sending Han Qi out, and the little guy quickly stopped and ran over.

Hearing the movement, Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu looked in the direction where the little guy was running, and happened to see Li Hao, and also found the carriage that was making a U-turn.

It was not suitable for Li Hao to leave again, so he hurriedly got out of the carriage and went to Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu to meet them.

As soon as Li Hao walked in to say hello, he saw Han Qi teasing: "What is the situation with you, why are you leaving just now, didn't you see me here and deliberately want to avoid me." ”

Li Hao hurriedly explained: "What are you talking about, the main thing is that the two of you are talking about things, how can I bother."

Besides, I don't have anything important to do today, but I just have some family matters that I want to ask my uncle about in private. ”

Hearing this, Han Qi continued: "Speaking of which, I have to congratulate you, I heard that your wife is now pregnant, which is a great joy."

But how can I still hear that you deliberately asked the official family to take leave for this matter, and stopped giving lectures to the prince. ”

Li Hao replied: "Yes, it's not that my son has just been pregnant in the family, and I'm really a little relieved, so I took a few days off."

The official family was benevolent, and he didn't blame him, and let me rest until the beginning of next month before entering the palace to give a lecture. ”

After hearing this, Han Qi said: "Yes, the official family is kind and sympathetic to the courtiers, and we should indeed be grateful."

Therefore, we have to be more diligent in order to live up to the emperor's grace.

Speaking of which, the salt tax reform you are doing now is doing a good job.

It can not only increase the taxes of the imperial court, but also reduce the burden of the people, you must improve this matter well.

There are priorities in this matter, and other unimportant things can be put aside, you say. ”

Hearing these meaningful words, Li Hao was stunned for a moment before replying: "Thank you for your advice, and the lower officials will keep it in mind." ”

Han Qi also smiled after hearing this, and said, "Okay, since you are here to find Ouyang Daxiang, then I won't bother you." ”

After finishing speaking, he turned around and left, and after Han Qi walked away, Li Hao and Ouyang Xiu entered the mansion together.

When only the two of them were alone, Li Hao said: "Uncle, what does Prime Minister Han mean by this today, he doesn't want me to be the prince's companion." ”

Ouyang Xiu replied: "You are the son-in-law of the British Duke, and you are in charge of the Salt and Iron Division, and this money and soldiers have something to do with you."

Han Daxiang is naturally not willing to let you get too close to Zhao Zonghan, otherwise it would threaten Zhao Zongquan's position. ”

Li Hao naturally knew this truth, but what puzzled Li Hao was why Han Qi would say it in public today.

So he said to Ouyang Xiu: "The truth is true, but why did Prime Minister Han say this to me in front of his uncle, it was not that he wanted to test his uncle's attitude." ”

Regarding Li Hao's question, Ouyang Xiu didn't think so.

said: "What attitude I have, Han Daxianggong knows best, and he can't come to test me."

But what he said today is a bit strange, anyway, you should pay more attention to yourself. ”

Li Hao nodded in agreement, and then asked curiously about Han Qi's intention today: "Han Daxiang never came to his uncle's mansion when he was fair, why did he come today, is there something wrong?" ”

Ouyang Xiu said: "There is really one thing, today Prime Minister Han came over to say that he received a tip.

It was said that there was some change in the Western Xia, so they came to discuss with me. ”

Hearing this, Li Hao was taken aback, he was able to work with Han Qi, so this change was not small.

But since the battle of Dingchuan Village, the Great Song Dynasty and the Western Xia reached a peace agreement in the fourth year of Qingli.

Since then, there has been no large-scale war in the northwest, and all of a sudden, there was an abnormal movement in Western Xia.

So he hurriedly asked: "What is the specific change, why haven't I heard similar news from the northwest, where did Prime Minister Han hear it?" ”

Ouyang Xiu explained: "Han Daxianggong didn't originally serve in Shaanxi Road, and he also presided over the war with Western Xia, so there are some sources in Western Xia.

It's just that this news has not been confirmed, so I didn't say it to the court again.

Today, Prime Minister Han came to discuss with me to see who to send to Western Xia to verify the accuracy of some news. ”

Li Hao said: "Just send someone to investigate the situation, don't you need to let the Northwest Army prepare in advance?"

In case during this time, Western Xia suddenly sent troops, and it would be easy to suffer a loss if the Northwest Army was not prepared. ”

Regarding this, Ouyang Xiu naturally also considered it: "I naturally know what you said, but after all, this matter cannot be determined to be true or false."

Now it is imperative to send someone to understand the situation first, and as for the generals in the northwest, I will also write to them to be careful. ”

Seeing that Ouyang Xiu had a plan, Li Hao didn't say anything more.

It's just that this sudden news still interrupted Li Hao's thoughts and made Li Hao forget the purpose of his visit.

It was Ouyang Xiu who took the initiative to mention: "By the way, what do you have to say about coming over today, it's really your private matter." ”

After Li Hao reacted, he immediately said: "Uncle is so busy with official business, there is no need to trouble my uncle for that little matter in my family."

Today I'm talking about the queen's mother. ”

Then Li Hao told the relationship between the Cao family and Zeng Chaosheng's family, and also told Zeng Chaosheng's current behavior.

After hearing this, Ouyang Xiu frowned and said, "You mean, Empress Cao may have other plans in her heart now. ”

Li Hao replied: "I can't say the specific situation, but Zeng Chaosheng suddenly became the commander of the Praetorian Guard this time, and this appointment was too sudden.

And Zeng Chaosheng is too anxious to do things, and the errands in the palace have always been based on safety, even if he doesn't understand this truth, doesn't Wei Guogong understand it either?

But he did it anyway, and I don't believe it to say that he had no other purpose. ”

Ouyang Xiu also nodded in agreement, and said with emotion: "It seems that it is really a deep love for licking calves, our queen mother has been with the little prince for a long time, and this feeling is much more real." ”

Regarding Ouyang Xiu's feelings, Li Hao didn't care too much, but asked directly: "I asked Yang Wenyuan to find a way over there in the Praetorian Guard, most of those people came out of the imperial camp."

With Yang Wenyuan coming forward, at least it can be guaranteed that some people will not be co-opted by Zeng Chaosheng, and with the presence of the people in front of the palace, there is a high probability that the situation in the palace will not get out of control.

Then I wanted to ask my uncle what we were going to do next. ”

Ouyang Xiu also fell into contemplation at this time, after all, this matter implicated Empress Cao, and Ouyang Xiu had to act cautiously.

And Li Hao didn't bother here, just sat aside and waited for Ouyang Xiu's answer.

After thinking for a while, Ouyang Xiu said, "Besides Yang Wenyuan, is there anyone else who knows about this matter?" ”

Li Hao replied: "I don't have it here, and I told Yang Wenyuan just because I needed him to do things."

I haven't mentioned it to anyone but him.

But the relationship between the Cao family and the Wei family is not a secret, since the British public knows, it is difficult to guarantee that others do not know.

Although others may not know about the affairs of the palace, they may not be unrelatable. ”

Ouyang Xiu replied: "We can't control the others, so we can only handle our own affairs first."

You should pay more attention to the affairs in the palace, and make sure that even in the event of an accident, you have the ability to set things right.

As for Empress Cao's side, let's wait and see what kind of choice she will make, right? ”

Hearing Ouyang Xiu's words, Li Hao agreed to come down.

got a useless answer, and Li Hao could be regarded as letting go of a worry.

Next, Li Hao thought about going home to see his daughter-in-law, so he didn't stay at Ouyang Xiu's house for long.

But this time when he went back, Li Hao found that his house had become quite lively.

The Sheng family, the Wang family, the Hou family of Huining, the Yongchang Bo family, and the eldest lady of the Ouyang Xiu family that Li Hao just went to came here, no wonder Li Hao didn't see the eldest lady Xue in Ouyang Xiu, of course, Li Hao's mother-in-law is indispensable in this crowd.

But that's not all, except for the elders.

Rulan, Hualan, Pinlan and several other young women also came, and the old and young people gathered together and didn't know what to say.

However, Li Hao can still understand these other people coming over, but since Li Hao tried to find a way to send the Kang family out of Beijing.

Mrs. Wang didn't want to deal with Li Hao for a while, why did she come here today, and brought the Wang family over, which made Li Hao a little curious.

However, Li Hao naturally wouldn't ask the reason at this time, and this meeting was too noisy, Li Hao really couldn't stand it.

Sure enough, whether in modern times or in ancient times, when this woman gathers a lot, it is quite noisy.

So after Li Hao came in to see the ceremony, he hurriedly retreated and ran to be with Li Jian.

It wasn't until after Yin Shi had passed that everyone else had left, and Li Hao went to find his daughter-in-law slowly.

It's just that before he said two words, Zhang Guifen's topic turned to the matter of giving Li Hao a concubine.

However, at this time, Li Hao only thought that Zhang Guifen was deliberately finding fault and wanted to find his own mistakes and make things difficult.

Then he said: "Didn't we talk about this topic a few days ago, I only need to have a wife, and I don't need to take a concubine." ”

But Zhang Guifen said: "After all, I am pregnant, and I am pregnant in October, so it is inconvenient to serve by my husband's side."

If I don't give my husband a concubine, I'm afraid that everyone will say that I'm jealous.

So I've asked these days, Biying and Qiu Yun are both willing to be concubines, if you like it, you can see which one you want to accept, or you can accept both. ”

Hearing this, Li Hao felt that this was Zhang Guifen's deliberate temptation, this was a concubine for himself, this was obviously to install a henchman.

And with the power of the British government in Bianjing City and Zhang Guifen's temperament, Li Hao doesn't think she really cares much about this reputation.

So he said: "Madam, what I said before is true, I really have no intention of taking a concubine, otherwise forget it." ”

Hearing Li Hao's refusal again, Zhang Guifen only felt that Li Hao didn't take a fancy to these two girls, so she thought about going outside to find them.

And the reason why Zhang Guifen thinks this way is also caused by today's communication with a group of married women.

Under the indoctrination of these people, Zhang Guifen also felt that men were lustful by nature and could not stand the test.

Instead of letting Li Hao find a place outside, it is better to find an obedient concubine by himself.

And the situation of the family is also like this, although their parents are also loving, but there is no shortage of concubines in the family.

So for Li Hao's refusal just now, Zhang Guifen really didn't listen to it.

As for Zhang Guifen's thoughts, Li Hao really didn't know at this time, seeing that she didn't continue to speak, she just thought that the matter was over.

It wasn't until one day that Zhang Guifen really found a few beautiful girls for Li Hao from outside, which made Li Hao stunned.

Of course, that's an afterthought, and now Li Hao is pulling Zhang Guifen to talk about himself, and it doesn't end until Zhang Guifen is sleepy.

But soon a major event happened in the court, so that Li Hao had to put aside the affairs of the family first.

With the people sent out by Ouyang Xiu and Han Qi to find out the news, they hurried to the northwest, and after some investigation.

In the end, he really reported back, saying that the Western Xia side was indeed rearming for war, intending to provoke a war.

At the same time, the guards of Yongxing Military Road and Qinfeng Road also went to the concert and confirmed the matter.

After all, the original three battles with Western Xia, the battles of Sanchuankou, Haoshuichuan, and Dingchuanzhai all ended in failure.

Now that the war with Western Xia is again, a large part of the civilian officials really don't have much confidence.

So the court was quickly divided into two factions, one for the main battle and the other for peace.

The main battle faction was led by a number of military generals such as the British Princess, plus some civilian officials.

They felt that now that the treasury was full, it was enough to support the imperial court to launch a large-scale war, and the imperial court had learned the news in advance, so they could prepare in advance, and they had a chance of winning against the Western Xia army.

However, a number of officials of the Lord's peace faction believed that even if the battle was won, it would be of little benefit, and they had the experience of Qingli's four-year peace talks.

So I just think that Western Xia wants to provoke a war this time, which is nothing more than wanting to increase the number of coins.

Then it is better to send someone to talk directly, if you can give some silver to quell the war, there is no need to work hard to fight.

And maybe the silver that Xixia asked for was not as much as the silver spent on sending troops to fight, so why bother.

The main battle faction naturally disagreed with the views of the main peace faction, so the two groups of people quarreled in the court.

However, Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu, who were the heads of the civil officials, did not speak, and the civil official group could not be twisted.

But even so, the civil officials of the main peace faction still made a par with the main battle faction with their sharp words.

Zhao Zhen, who was troubled by the quarrel between the two sides and didn't know how to choose, set his eyes on Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu and began to ask their opinions.

Of course, the main goal was to ask Han Qi, after all, he really led troops to fight with the Western Xia people back then.

Although I lost badly at the time, I still had experience.

Hearing Zhao Zhen's question, the court also fell silent, and everyone was waiting for Han Qi's answer.