Northern Song Dynasty gangster: Start the game with a dog's head, and Mr. Bao spares his life

When Pang Ji heard this, he suddenly laughed:

"These two people know how to follow the trend. It seems that they want to join your sect."

"Then Zhao Tingzhi is quite capable. It's hard to say whether he has character, but he is suitable for an official."

Cao Bin nodded and said:

"Let them in."

After a while, the two walked in with their children.

"I've met Mr. Pang, I've seen Lord Cao."

Among them, the middle-aged handsome guy was even more grateful:

"Thank you Hou Ye for making decisions for my little girl and forcing Liao Xia to retreat, otherwise my little girl will die today."

Father Zhao also hurriedly said:

"Defu, Qingzhao, why don't you thank Marquis Cao?"

At this time, Zhao Mingcheng's face was full of shame, he lowered his head and didn't dare to look at anyone, he didn't speak when he heard his father's order, but just made a big salute.

He actually didn't want to show his face, it was too embarrassing today, and when he went back to be ridiculed by Li Qingzhao, he just felt ashamed and angry.

Seeing Li Qingzhao also running to thank him, Cao Bin was a little surprised, but he didn't care, waved his hands and said:

"It's just a trivial matter. Liao Xia was rude first. This marquis is just acting impartially. Sit down."

Saying so, he ordered the servant girl:

"Tell Madam, ask her to entertain Mrs. Li."

Seeing Cao Bin's friendly expression, Father Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, and said impatiently:

"Master Hou, I have some news that some officials seem to have some complaints about you."

Seeing Cao Bin's puzzled expression, Zhao's father said quickly:

"It's people from the Political Affairs Hall. They feel that Lord Hou is too strong today, and they don't know the severity. It may not be conducive to the negotiations between Song Dynasty and Xixia."

Li Qingzhao was going to go to the backyard with the maid, but when he heard this, he couldn't help showing a disdainful expression:

"A ravine is full of soft bones!"

Hearing this, Zhao Mingcheng almost stuck his head in the ground, but felt his face was on fire, and always felt that she was alluding to him.

Even Zhao's father couldn't continue, he stared at her fiercely, and said nothing.

Seeing this, Father Li's eyelids twitched slightly, and he quickly reprimanded:

"Shut up, what do you know? The Empress Dowager is in the hands of barbarians, how can you not be more careful?"

Li Qingzhao let out a slight "squeak" and followed the maid without looking back.

Father Li smiled in embarrassment, a little speechless, this daughter is too headstrong, do you still want to marry into the Zhao family?

With such an attitude towards the future father-in-law, it will be strange if he is not cleaned up by the in-law's family in the future.

Zhao's father ignored this, but explained to Cao Bin:

"Master Hou, please don't get me wrong. The officials don't agree with them. They just want to remind Lord Hou to be careful."

Cao Bin said casually:

"Who has an opinion?"

Just as Father Li was about to speak, Father Zhao spoke first:

"It was proposed by Sima Guang. It seems that Prime Minister Wang also agrees with this proposal. He just wants to calm things down as soon as possible and save the Queen Mother."

"According to my subordinates, Lord Hou only needs to present a self-defense memorial, and you don't need to get too involved in this matter. No matter what the result is, it will not benefit you."

This guy is really thinking about himself, and he has even thought of a solution.

If there is no way to easily rescue Empress Dowager Liu, there is really no benefit in participating in this matter. It will not talk to Wang Yanling, and it may even cause a commotion.

Because this matter is difficult to solve perfectly, if Xixia holds Empress Dowager Liu, it is tantamount to holding Da Song's face, and she will definitely not send her back easily.

If you want to get Empress Dowager Liu back, whether you spend money or lose land, if you get involved too deeply, it's easy for the other party to blame you.

After Zhao's father finished speaking, he smiled sarcastically and said:

"Previously I thought that Lord Hou was not suitable to control the third department. It was due to my lack of knowledge. I hope Lord Hou will not be offended."

"Now that it's getting late, I won't beat you up..."

He informed Cao Bin of the news he knew, and he had already stated his position, and then he offered his farewell without delay.

If Cao Bin accepts it, he will naturally express it.

Afterwards, he glanced at Father Li and said with a smile:

"In addition, after the spring of next year, the official plans to marry the youngest son. If the Lord Hou is free to come, I will be honored..."

With that said, he called Father Li and was about to leave.

Father Li was stunned, and sighed slightly:

"I don't know if there is a manuscript for the Hou Ye's self-defense memorial? My daughter is quite good at writing, and she often writes for lower officials, and may be able to help the Hou Ye."

Father Zhao was stunned for a moment, then reacted immediately, and said angrily:

"Brother Li, what do you mean?"

Ma De, I didn't see it, this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes is a master of flattery, but what about my son?

At this time, Zhao Mingcheng also showed a wry smile, but he felt that he had no face to refute...

Hearing Father Li's words, Zhao Tingzhi was a little annoyed.

Although it was his own initiative to take the opportunity to have a relationship with Cao Bin, there must be some limits.

Then Cao Bin's reputation in this area is not very good. How sinister is your intention to let a woman who is about to get married have contact with him alone?

Your Li family doesn't want fame, but my Zhao family does.

In this way, how to get married?

Hearing his question, Father Li said with a cold face:

"Brother Zhao is worrying too much, Li just wants to help Lord Hou."

In fact, he didn't mean to give his daughter away, and he didn't think that if his daughter helped Cao Bin write a memorial, there would be unpredictable consequences.

He was just a little upset with Zhao's father and son and didn't want to marry his daughter.

Although doing so will damage the daughter's reputation a little, it is harmless, but it will make the Zhao family father and son retreat, at least they have a reason to postpone the previous marriage contract.

As he spoke, he cupped his hands to Cao Bin and said:

"I don't know if Master Hou can have a little girl?"

Seeing that the two had a conflict, Cao Bin was most delighted to hear it. How could there be any reason to refuse the kind offer?

Besides, he didn't like Zhao Tingzhi very much, so he laughed:

"I've heard that Ling Qianjin's literary talent is extraordinary, so I'm about to experience it."

Seeing this situation, Zhao Tingzhi's face was a bit ugly, and he directly cupped his hands and said:

"Since that's the case, I won't bother you anymore, and leave!"

When you're done, turn around and leave.

From Cao Bin's attitude, he knew that boarding Cao Bin's boat was a waste of time.

I thought that Cao Bin was weak in foundation and troubled, so he must be "thirsty for talents" for him, but he turned him away because of a woman.

If this is the case, I will go to Sima Guang and others to light a fire, thinking that you will have an interview, so that you will not be able to defend yourself, and see how you deal with the court's attack.

Seeing his father leaving, Zhao Mingcheng looked very disappointed, looked at Father Li tangledly, wanted to say something, but didn't know how to say it, so he had to salute with difficulty, and followed out sullenly.

He also knew that his marriage with Li Qingzhao was a bit difficult...

Father Li didn't care about his father and son, he just smiled at Cao Bin:

"Master Hou, it's not too late, I just ask my daughter to write a first draft?"

Just as he was talking, Li Qingzhao came out from the back hall gracefully, holding a piece of manuscript paper in his hand, and then handed it to Father Li and said:

"Father, don't bother, my daughter has already written it."

Looking confidently at Cao Bin, he said:

"Master Cao, do you agree with the way the little girl uses her words?"

Behind her, the servant girl of the Hou Mansion hurriedly explained:

"Ms. Li has been in the back hall just now..."

Cao Bin took the manuscript paper, waved his hand nonchalantly and said with a smile:

"Let me take a look at Mrs. Li's handwriting."

After reading it, he handed it to Pang Ji noncommittally, and looked at Li Qingzhao thoughtfully.

Although he has no appreciation for good or bad writing, you can still tell whether the memorial is suitable or not.

This is different from writing poems and lyrics, what is more needed is the grasp of reason and people's hearts.

I didn't expect Li Qingzhao to have such skill.

Not only is it reasonable to pick Cao Bin out, but it is also written with sincerity.

Originally, Li Qingzhao herself was very satisfied, but seeing Cao Bin's attitude, she raised her thin eyebrows, squinted her phoenix eyes and said:

"Master Hou is not satisfied?"

Before Cao Bin could speak, Pang Ji was already amazed.

"It's well written. It's more thoughtful and delicate than the old man's. Juncai can use it directly."

Although he didn't take Chaotang's impeachment seriously, he was happy to see Cao Bin less trouble.

And he didn't expect that the woman in front of him had such a talent.

Writing a memorial is not an easy task.

Not only should we pay attention to taboos and words, but also have very high requirements for allusions.

Once it is used inappropriately, it will cause jokes at least, and it will cause ambiguity and disaster at worst.

Even if you are a well-educated scholar, you dare not say that you are in control of the vast collection of classics, so you will carefully check and double-check it before finalizing the manuscript.

She can write easily, not to mention her literary talents, but her extensive knowledge and strong memorization are amazing.

Hearing the old grand master's words of praise, Li Qingzhao smiled, and turned to look at Cao Bin with a little complacency.

Seeing this, Father Li also breathed a sigh of relief. Since his daughter wrote the memorial so quickly, there is no need to contact Cao Bin alone.

With the best of both worlds, I can quickly find another husband's family for my daughter.

At this time, Cao Bin laughed twice, picked up the tea bowl and drank a couple of times, saying:

"It's very well written, but unfortunately, I don't plan to use it!"

Father Li also advised:

"Master Hou, don't be arrogant."

"Although there is a hint of giving in by staying out of the matter, it is better not to participate when it comes to Liaoxia."

It is very difficult to welcome the Empress Dowager back. In his opinion, there is no need to get involved in this kind of unpleasant thing.

Although playing a self-defense letter will take a hit to Cao Bin's prestige, it will not lose too much.

If you get caught up in it and cause bad results, it is not worth the loss.

Li Qingzhao looked at Cao Bin's unhurried expression, and was a little puzzled, but he just stared at Cao Bin hesitantly, thinking about his purpose.

Pang Ji understood Cao Bin's plan, shook his head and said:

"With the Empress Dowager in hand, Xixia may not give in because of your threats. It's too risky."

Cao Bin laughed and said: