When Cao Bin met Zhang, he couldn't see clearly through a curtain. Zhang's voice was choked with sobs as they exchanged questions and answers. At first, Cao Bin thought it was the joy and emotion of seeing relatives again after a long absence. But then I thought about it, although Concubine Zhang was his mother's biological sister, she had rarely seen her before, so there was really no deep family relationship. She also lacked the love and care of her elders, because Zhang was younger than Cao Bin! Then her sadness may stem from the sentimentality of palace life. How can it be so easy to be happy in a deep palace, even if you have fine clothes and fine food? Cao Bin felt sympathetic, but it didn't help. So he saved time to think about his own affairs, and advised: "The previous dynasty has passed. Today, the queen has been kind to our family. The queen treats my aunt well, and my aunt should not betray the queen's kindness." &£«¡ü£«¡ü£«¡ü, ¡è .¡ö¡Ü.p; When we met at Jinxiang Hall, there were ears and eyes everywhere. Cao Bin was very suspicious that there was any secrecy in the meeting and conversation. So what he said was rather cryptic, and I hope Mrs. Zhang can understand Since Mrs. Zhang can now have a place in the royal family and can see the emperor and queen, then stop thinking about the things of the previous dynasty and look more at what's in front of you. Seize the opportunity now. Cao Bin hopes that Mrs. Zhang can find an opportunity to put in a good word for her nephew, especially on the matter of selecting the Duke. This is a relationship of mutual help. If Cao Bin has a status in the outer court, Zhang will have more weight in the palace. On the contrary, Zhang's friendship with Empress Fu and others in the palace will also promote the relationship between Cao Bin and the royal family. At this time, Mrs. Zhang's voice was no longer choked, and her tone became very calm: "I know how to repay my kindness. I heard that my nephew is going to the south, so you must do your best for the official family. I have nothing to do. "My sister's son is just like my son. I hope you will make new achievements and bring glory to the family, so that I can be proud of my nephew in the palace." Cao Bin suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and understood. Mrs. Zhang will understand if she wakes up gently. He filially advised his aunt to rest and so on. After the two exhorted each other, Cao Bin withdrew. After leaving Daqing Gate, Cao Bin met Privy Councilor Wang Pu at an intersection and hurriedly went up to greet him politely. Wang Pu bowed casually and said: "All qualified generals in the Forbidden Army have been granted the title of Duke. Now the position of Duke Protector belongs to none other than General Cao. As long as he returns to Beijing from Jiaozhi, everything will fall into place." Cao Cao Bin did not expect Wang Pu to be so direct, and was a little caught off guard. He hurriedly said humbly: "General Xiang, the commander-in-chief of the Zhen'an Army, has both loyalty and bravery, and is older than me." Wang Pu sneered and said, "Wang Pu and Xiang Gong have a good relationship. I want to help Xiang Gong; General Cao seems to have risen to prominence because of Xiang Gong's recommendation. You seem to be grateful for saying so" Cao Bin said: "During the battle against Shu, I followed Xiang Jieshuai to attack the North Road. During the Battle of Broken Sword Gate, I I have to recommend Xiang Gong in front of the officials because of their appreciation." Wang Pu said indifferently: "However, the officials and the court always value real military achievements and achievements, and Xiang Gong really doesn't have many great achievements. It would be difficult for the officials to convince the public if they only rely on old friendships." After hearing this, Cao Bin said: "General Yang, the commander of the Hedong Army, is brave and resourceful. He has guarded the border for the country for many years. Not long ago, he lured the Liao army into Yanmen and made a great victory. The total victory was futile, which greatly weakened the national power of the Liao State and made extraordinary achievements. "Wang Pu said without any modification: "Yang Ye is just a surrender. He is responsible for the siege of Yanmen, but he cannot be fully credited. On one person's head. Kuang Yang Ye's military achievements are slightly inferior to Cao Shuai's great achievements in presiding over the military system of the guards and destroying the Southern Han Dynasty and Jiaozhi. " In addition to Yang Ye, Dong Zunjie also had military achievements in the siege of Yanmen; Dong Zunjie also made extraordinary achievements during the Northern Expedition to Youyun. However, Cao Bin thought about it and decided not to mention Dong Zunyi. After all, he was too young, and his uncle Gao Huaide was the Duke. If he became the Duke again, he would seem too prominent and powerful. Cao Bin immediately changed his words and said, "Thank you very much, Wang Shijun, for your kind words." Wang Pu waved his hand and said, "I'm just telling the truth. General Cao is sure of victory, as long as he can handle the affairs of Jiaozhi." After he said that, he added, "I'm sorry. Return to the Yamen for duty. See you later, General Cao. "Farewell," said Cao Bin. At Zhang Jiankui's house in Tokyo, Yu Liang came to the door and said: "Congratulations!" Zhang Jiankui touched the black beard on his chin and wondered: "Why is Deputy Commander Yu congratulating you?" Yu Liang pulled Zhang Jiankui to the wall a little eagerly and mysteriously , whispered: "Commander Zhang Du is the person named by Duke Cao (Cao Bin), and his appreciation is very obvious. Duke Cao will be granted the title of Duke this time, how can he treat General Zhang badly?" Zhang Jiankui said with a smile. "You are just a deputy commander. You even know who the imperial court wants to make a Duke?" Yu Liangdao: "In addition to Duke Cao, who else can take the position of Duke Protector?" Zhang Jiankui pondered for a moment and then said: " Let's go inside and have a few drinks." Yu Liang hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "General Zhang invites you.??, at the end of the day, it is better to be respectful than to obey orders. "The two of them entered the hall, prepared a few stacks of vegetables, and talked while drinking. Yu Liang raised his head and drank a glass of wine, then bowed and said: "I heard from my brother who served in the Guangnan Guards that the Nanman in Jiaozhou are just A bunch of uncivilized savages. In the past, it was difficult for the Han army to go by land, with high mountains and deep forests. But this time Cao Cao attacked from the sea, and the red river basin of Jiaozhou was a flat area. What could Jiaozhou soldiers do to resist the Xu army? " Zhang Jiankui nodded and said: "It makes sense. Among our generals, Deputy Commander Yu is considered a knowledgeable person. Having a lot of ink in his stomach is not useless. " Yu Liang smiled and said: "If you give me a prize, I will give you a prize. From the general's perspective, this time Duke Cao was sent by Jiaozhou to collect military merits. When he was granted the title of Duke, he would be even more convinced by the public. " After Yu Liang finished speaking, he picked up the wine pot and poured wine for Zhang Jiankui with a flattering look: "General Zhang is going south this time, can he take the last general with him? Zhang Jiankui said: "I am a general of the Forbidden Army, and General Yu belongs to the Guards. I'm afraid it won't be easy this time." "Yu Liang said anxiously: "Cao Gong favors General Zhang because he wants General Zhang to go and build the fort. Anyway, the guards are still useful even if they are guarding the fort. He thought for a while and then said, "General Zhang is now in this position. There is no one around him to check for leaks and fill in the gaps. Reminding and admonishing is not enough." " Zhang Jiankui heard this and said: "I will try my best to arrange it. " Yu Liang had a very harmonious chat at Zhang Jiankui's house and did not leave until the next evening. He went out of Zhang's house and led the horse past the Hongying Mansion when he suddenly heard someone speaking with a Hedong accent next to the carriage outside the door. He couldn't help but listen carefully. Looking at the carriage, although the color is not too bright, the wood is of high quality. Yu Liang almost concluded that Yang Ye went to Beijing and lived in Hongying's house. Although Yu Liang and Hongying no longer have much contact, there was a time. Qing Yuan, seeing this scene, felt mixed in his heart. He had to leave here silently The night was gradually coming to an end, but for some palace women, this was just the beginning. Sitting on a huanghuali wood platform, he felt very complicated. There were nearly a hundred women standing in front of him, all of them wearing very see-through clothes, and they were also waiting for the emperor's presence with complicated expressions. A while ago, there were two officials in succession. In the memorial, he talked about the harem in the name of worrying about the country and the country. He believed that the emperor should not be partial to others and should allow the royal family to have more princes to stabilize the country. He also suggested that the palace should follow the Tang Dynasty system and increase the number of concubines. Shao indeed only had two princes, and he was from a small family with almost no clan; in the face of the risks to the country and the country, the emperor's personal feelings and preferences were obviously irrelevant. The two queens could not argue with such a memorial, so they had to let the emperor choose. "Eighty-one Royal Wives". Hence the situation before him. Guo Shao will now temporarily select nine of these people to sleep with him tonight, and these nine people will be sealed among the "Eighty-one Royal Wives" . He was a little dazzled. After the Five Dynasties and the Xu Dynasty, people's customs and services gradually became more reserved and restrained than those in the Tang Dynasty. Such skirts were rarely seen among the people, but the palace and the people were completely different, especially in the current situation. Most of the people in the palace were wearing flat collars and linings, and no one wore stand-up or cross-collar clothes. The outer skirts were mostly made of silk gauze. Guo Shao looked at the women in the front. His face was blushing, and he was embarrassed to be dressed like this in public, but he peeked at Guo Shao from time to time, his eyebrows filled with anticipation. As agreed before, Guo Shao could only choose nine people tonight, and he looked at them all. Looking forward to it, Guo Shao felt a little embarrassed. He usually didn't want to see others disappointed. When Guo Shao just sat here, he was a little embarrassed like the women, but he quickly calmed down. How can the emperor behave like this in front of others. Isn¡¯t it the same as before? He stood up and as soon as he walked down, a woman in front of him immediately knelt and shouted: "Your Majesty" Soon everyone followed suit and saluted, hoping to get Guo Shao's attention. When everyone was squatting, only one woman stood up straight and looked at Guo Shao with a blushing face If you want to stand out, you have to be different. This person found a new way on the spot and went against the grain. People who know how to fight for it. , at least he has an independent personality, he is not a boring plaything, and he is quite smart and well-behaved. Guo Shao pointed at the two of them: "Come here. "The two of them blushed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. "For a while, some people quietly glanced at them and cast disdain and disgust at them. They all held their breath, waiting for the remaining opportunities. But Guo Shao took a few steps and had roughly looked at everyone. Most of them didn't react yet, and Guo Shao pointed at some people without stopping. At this time the eunuch Wang Zhong walked in and said, "Everyone else, please come with the Za family." With disappointment and regret, the women went out silently with their heads lowered. Guo Shao returned to the imperial cave, took a deep breath secretly, and said calmly: "You all come here." "Here" Nine women responded and walked over cautiously. Some of them were as red as pig liver, and some were as red as pig liver. I was so nervous and ashamed that I couldn't even walk unsteadily. These women are all untouched young ladies, and most of them cannot calm down when it comes to serious matters.