Cao Mansion is located near Hangzhou Prefecture Yamen. It is composed of three side-by-side mansions, covering an area of ​​100 acres. Although the total area is the largest in the county town, it is composed of three mansions. Therefore, the largest mansion in Qiantang was taken away by Xiang Mansion, which covers an area of ​​50 acres.

However, Cao Mansion also has a building with the highest number of buildings in the city, which is the newly built colorful building, which is as high as 800 meters tall, and is completely built according to the old building drawings in Tokyo.

The old man Cao Ping was in good health and adapted well in Hangzhou. Just ten days ago, Emperor Zhao Gou issued an order to add Cao to the title of Prince of Changshan. This was a special honor for Zhao Gou to commend the Cao family to donate the foothills of the Phoenix Mountains. However, it also means to win over the meritorious families.

As early as early last year, Zhao Ji issued an order to commend the Cao family and named Cao the Duke of Wei. Now he has a title of Prince for the same thing, so there is another meaning here.

When Li Yanqing arrived at the Cao family, Mr. Cao personally led his clan members to welcome his grandson-in-law. More than 20 people came out at once. The scene was very grand, which made Li Yanqing a little flattered. "Why did grandfather come out in person? It's hot outside. You are about to go back and rest."

Cao Ping smiled and narrowed his eyes, patted Li Yanqing on the shoulder and said, "Marrying Yunniang to you is the most wisest decision in my life. I was appointed as the king and prime minister at a young age. You are the first one except Zhao in the Song Dynasty."

Li Yanqing helped the old man walk into the mansion and explained with a smile: "Grandfather has been awarded too much. I have not been a minister, I am just a second-rank Grand Marshal."

"That's why you don't know. Emperor Taizong has regulations that the affairs of the Privy Council are equivalent to the affairs of the political affairs of the magistrate. You just don't have the name of the minister, but you can completely participate in the affairs of the prime minister."

Li Yanqing just smiled. Zhao Gou was planning to give him the first deputy prime minister, but he refused. It would be better to be a high-ranking position in his young position, otherwise he would easily become the second in Di Qing.

Everyone entered the Colorful Building, and Cao Ping used Li Yanqing as an example to encourage the Cao family's children, which left behind the eldest son Cao Yan and the third son Cao Xuan. Cao Yan was the heir to the head of the family. He could represent the Cao family to the outside world. Cao Xuan was Li Yanqing's father-in-law and gained power because of Li Yanqing. Now he is the chief priest of the Cao family's ancestral hall and is also the chief manager of the Cao family's inner palace. He is responsible for all the industries of the Cao family.

The three of them sat down, Cao Ping took a sip of tea and asked, "I heard that Liu Lang was appointed as the magistrate of Yangzhou. Is this true?"

Li Yanqing smiled and said, "This is actually what the official family means. He promised the Sixth Uncle to choose one of the Jiangnan prefectures to serve as the secondary official. I originally considered Jiangning Mansion, but the Sixth Uncle and the Emperor Ji prefer Yangzhou, so he chose Yangzhou himself."

"How is the official planning to upgrade to Hangzhou? Are you thinking about it?" Cao Yan asked carefully next to him.

Li Yanqing nodded, "Hangzhou was upgraded to Lin'an Prefecture in Nanjing. This was decided by the Emperor of the Supreme Emperor last year. The official has decided to adopt it. In addition, the Zhizhengtang suggested that Suzhou be promoted to Pingjiang Prefecture, Yuezhou be promoted to Shaoxing Prefecture, and to the north and south wings of Lin'an Prefecture."

Cao Ping sighed, "Do you have to move the capital?"

Li Yanqing was silent for a moment and said: "The Jin soldiers are indeed very powerful now. The Jingzhao army is currently the most elite army in the Song Dynasty. Thirty thousand troops in Xiangzhou cannot defeat the 10,000 Bohai cavalry of the Jin Kingdom. Zong Ze achieved a series of victories in Bozhou. Although the enemy they faced was the Jin soldiers, they were actually the former Song army who surrendered to the Jin Kingdom. The real Jurchen cavalry Zong Ze was not an opponent. This time it was because of the plague that caused us to get a chance to breathe. If we do not seize this opportunity to move the capital south, once the Jin soldiers make a comeback, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"Maybe you are right, it is a wise decision to preserve population and strength at this time."

At this time, Cao Ping asked again: "Then what are you going to deal with the three major relatives?"

"This is why I came to see my grandfather first. I want to hear my grandfather's opinion?"

Cao Ping nodded and said, "The relatives and royal families are both very sensitive. They are one of the three major forces in this dynasty. The various relationships of a century have been complicated. At any time, they belong to the royal family and cannot be handled by outsiders. It is wise to not act rashly. Don't worry about them. Put them under house arrest and wait for the officials to deal with it themselves."

"Thank you for your advice from grandfather. Yanqing understands. In addition, what else does the Cao family need me to do?" Li Yanqing glanced at Cao Yan next to him. He felt that Cao Yan had something to say.

Cao Ping smiled and said, "No need for the time being. Although you have power now, you must not abuse your power. Be careful to become a handle for someone who is interested to attack you. I suggest you give the appointment and removal power of local officials to Zhizhengtang!"

"Yanqing knows."

At this time, Cao Yan winked at his third brother Cao Xuan. Cao Xuan understood and whispered: "Will my father express his opinion about the matter of Emperor Maode?"

Cao Ping laughed, "This matter is really interesting. Two sisters, one married the sixth uncle, and the other wanted to marry the niece. Although the seniority is a bit inconsistent, you are not a child of the Cao family, so it doesn't matter. I believe no one will care about this subsection. The Cao family has no objection and is happy to see Emperor Ji become Yun Niang's sister. It's just another thing that makes me a little difficult to deal with."

"I don't know what makes my grandfather difficult to deal with?"

Cao Ping smiled bitterly and said, "The official family considers making the daughter of Cao a concubine. This is of course a good thing for the Cao family, but Liulang's youngest sister is 27 years old and she is married. Do you want my granddaughter to enter the palace? Yanqing, give me some advice!"

Li Yanqing certainly understood why Cao Ping was worried. Cao Sheng was already the son-in-law. If Zhao Gou wanted to make the daughter of the Cao family the imperial concubine, it would be fine if he was a peer, but there was no suitable person among his peers and he could only go to the next generation. This would easily be criticized for his generation.

However, marrying a daughter-in-law is different from marrying a daughter. When the emperor married, he was the daughter-in-law of the Cao family, and when the Cao daughter married, he was the daughter-in-law of the Zhao family. The two actually have no connection.

Li Yanqing pondered for a moment and said, "I believe that the government has also considered this issue. Since the government thinks it is okay, the Cao family doesn't need to care too much. I personally think that as long as it is not an uncle or nephew, it will not be a big problem. Besides, this kind of political marriage is about interests, so I don't need to care too much about seniority."

Cao Yan next to him also advised: "Father, Yanqing is right. There is no need to pay too much attention to the issue of generationality in political marriages. Besides, the issue of generationality is much wrong with the marriage between meritorious families, and I really can't worry about it."

Cao Ping nodded slowly, "I'll consider this matter again!"

Cao Ping was a little tired, and Cao Yan asked the two maids to help him return to his room to rest. At this time, Li Yanqing winked Cao Yan.

Cao Yan walked up and asked with a smile: "Is there anything else to do in Yanqing?"

Li Yanqing nodded, "Please come with me, I want to find something for you!"

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Opposite to Cao's Mansion is the Hangzhou Prefecture Office. As soon as Li Yanqing came out of Cao's Mansion, he saw the new General Wei Feng standing at the entrance of the Prefecture Office. Seeing that he came out, Wei Feng hurried over, "Does Taiwei Li have time?"

"Is there anything wrong with Punishment Wei Tong?"

"Whitei discussed with several officials about the construction of public housing, and drafted a plan, asking the Taiwei to take a look."

Li Yanqing nodded, turned around and smiled at Cao Yan, "General, come together!"

Li Yanqing certainly knew that Cao Yan asked about the real purpose of the Jiangnan Prefecture Prefecture plan. Although the old man advised him not to abuse his power, Cao Yan had been unemployed at home for many years and now he finally had the opportunity to become an official. It is reasonable that Cao Yan did not want to miss this opportunity.

Cao Yan is now the General of the Right Guard and the Governor of the Baoning Army. Although both official positions are empty, they are of second rank. It is enough for him to serve as the governor of Lin'an, who is third rank. The Cao family donated Fenghuang Mountain. Although Cao Ping was named the prince because of this, it was just a false reputation. Moreover, the title of king cannot be inherited. The court still has to give some practical benefits. Letting Cao Yan be the first rank of Lin'an prefect is the best plan. Li Yanqing is confident in persuading Zhao Gou.

Although Wei Wen can be reused, he is only an eighth-rank magistrate after all. It is indeed unrealistic to be promoted to the young magistrate of Lin'an Prefecture. Moreover, he cannot handle the powerful people in Hangzhou. As long as he assists Cao Yan with great help, Li Yanqing plans to recommend him to serve as the magistrate of Xuanzhou.

Cao Yan was overjoyed and hurriedly followed Li Yanqing to the prefecture yamen.

"Hangzhou magistrate and the magistrate have both fled with seals. Now the Hangzhou government is in a state of paralysis. The capital relocation plan has been launched. Hundreds of thousands of Tokyo people are on their way to Hangzhou. The most urgent task now is to resettle the people who have moved south and ensure that the capital relocation is completed smoothly. For this matter, we can only ask the General to take responsibility for the time being. Wei Tong will also assist the General."

Cao Yan didn't expect that he would become the chief officer of Hangzhou in a blink of an eye. He was a bit like a dream, and everything was not very real. He hesitated and said, "I think it is more appropriate for Yanqing to serve as the chief officer of Hangzhou in the first place."

Li Yanqing shook his head, "I am the Third Route Propaganda and Fufu Envoy. Next, I have to inspect the states. I don't have the energy to take into account the trivial matters of moving the capital. At most, I can only provide some help in the army and property. My uncle's appointment as the chief official in Hangzhou can intimidate the powerful and noble families, which I think is more appropriate."

"Or why I'll talk to the old man first."

Li Yanqing smiled and patted his arm, "Let's discuss it first! Let's report to the old man afterwards."

Cao Yan nodded and followed Li Yanqing into the prefecture yamen.

Li Yanqing immediately asked Wei Guan to summon all the officials of the state yamen. In just a moment, more than 20 officials from Hangzhou, including Sima, Chief Shi, Cao Sishi, literature, assistant teachers, etc., rushed to the scene after hearing the news.

Li Yanqing stood on the steps and said to everyone: "I am the Xuanfu envoy of Liangzhe Road and Jiangnan Road. The Grand Marshal Li Yanqing, who enfeoffed the emperor to quell the rebellion in Jiangnan. Now the rebellion has been quelled. The rebellion should be transferred from chaos to rule. All the rebellious prefectures can be pardoned."

Before Li Yanqing finished speaking, the officials cheered with excitement. The Hangzhou magistrate and the magistrate escaped. The officials below were uneasy these two days, fearing that they would be investigated. Now that Li Yanqing declared them innocent, how could everyone not be excited?
Chapter completed!