In the afternoon, Li Yanqing and his wife went to Cao's mansion. This was a plan that had been decided long ago. The morning plan was to go to Baoyanzhai to say hello to his father, but Sisi's children and Fatty Zheng, who accidentally broke out, occupied the morning time, so Li Yanqing had to transfer the meeting with his father to tomorrow. Anyway, it was father and son, so it didn't matter one day later.

However, when visiting the Cao Mansion in the afternoon was just a polite activity, but Fatty Zheng suddenly suggested that Gao Qiu meet him. Li Yanqing realized that Gao Qiu's real purpose was the Cao family. The Cao family was the leader of the meritorious family. This is something that no one denies. Although the Cao family has no children as important officials in the court, the Cao family still has a great influence in the court. Isn't it because the emperor gave the Cao family face to become a Tongzhi by himself?

"Husband, should I tell the old man about Xiaolian?"

Generally speaking, Cao Yun would not disturb her husband's contemplation, but when she was about to arrive at the Cao Mansion, Cao Yun still felt it was necessary to remind her husband that the matter of adopting a child had to be mentioned. It was not to ask the Cao family for their opinions, but mentioning it was always a kind of respect for the Cao family.

Li Yanqing immediately understood what his wife meant. He frowned slightly, but then stretched out again and said with a smile: "There is no need to mention this to the old man specifically. The old man is old, so we try not to worry him. Just tell him something to his father-in-law and mother-in-law, they will tell him."

Because Xiaolian is a girl, Li Yanqing feels that there is no need to be so serious. If it is a boy, it will be different and must explain it to the Cao family very seriously.

"I understand, but Xiaolian's child is really cute. Even I like it, let alone Sisi."

Li Yanqing smiled, "Playing the piano and painting are just a hobby, and cannot be a place for love. A woman's love sustenance is only children, but now she just likes it, and there is no need to talk about love. Feelings are like brewing wine. The longer the time, the more mellow it becomes. Sisi and Xiaolian's mother-daughter relationship needs time to settle. Yunniang, do you understand what I mean?"

Cao Yun thought for a while and said, "My husband means, don't take the adoption of Xiaolian too seriously now? So as not to over-like Sisi and the child will become a burden. Is this how I understand?"

"It's such a little bit of meaning, but not exactly. Now she's intriguing, we can't pour cold water on it. I mean, it's better to reduce the burden on her, such as finding a few more wet nurses."

Cao Yun laughed, "If you don't understand, don't get involved. If Sisi doesn't have any burden, the child will become a famous painting. If you like it, take a look. If you don't like it, put it away. Because the child is not her biological child, she needs to do it herself. How do you think the relationship between mother and daughter comes from? It's not enough to have time. It's accumulated in the little things such as washing urine, changing diapers, feeding, and feeding. I know it in my heart, so don't worry."

Li Yanqing quickly raised his hand, "Okay! OK! I'm too much, I won't ask if I can."

"That's it!"

Cao Yun smiled, "You are a man, you should consider big things. Don't worry about these trivial matters about raising children."

The ox cart was slowly parked in front of the Cao Mansion. Cao Xuan and his wife had been waiting at the door for a long time. As soon as the ox cart stopped, the couple came forward, "Yanqing just came back, so they should have a few more days off! There is no need to come here in such a hurry."

Cao Xuan and his wife were very enthusiastic, and even a little too obvious. In fact, Li Yanqing also understood that his mother-in-law and mother-in-law had a low status in the Cao Mansion, especially when discussing major issues, his father-in-law was not qualified to participate. However, since Cao Yun married him, his father-in-law's status has been significantly improved and he can participate in big and small matters. Of course, they will value themselves. This is particularly obvious to his mother-in-law. His attitude before and after becoming a Tongzhi of Jingzhao Mansion was very different.

Li Yanqing smiled and said, "I should have come here to greet you, but it's so cold that the two elders are waiting outside the mansion. I really feel sorry for it."

As he said that, Li Yanqing handed over the gift in his hand, "This is a little bit of my wish for the two elders. They are all specialties from Jingzhao and Shaanxi Road. Jingzhao Liu's tiger bone wine. My father-in-law drinks a small cup every night, which is very good for strengthening bones. There are also silver fox fur from Qingzhou, which is also very famous. I hope my mother-in-law can like it."

The son-in-law actually brought a gift from Jingzhao Mansion. Cao Xuan and his wife were so happy that they couldn't even close their mouths. "Just as long as Yanqing has this intention, there is no need to be so troublesome!"

At this time, Wang asked his daughter again, "Where is Baoer, why haven't she come together?"

"Baoer is sleeping at home! It's such a cold day, I'm afraid he will catch a cold when he goes out."

"That's true. I'll go see him tomorrow and the next day. Come into the mansion, it's cold outside!"

Li Yanqing and his wife entered Cao's mansion. Cao Xuan smiled at Li Yanqing and said, "The old man is waiting for you? Let's go to his place first and sit down, and we will have another drink when we look back."

"Okay! Let's see the old man first."

Li Yanqing asked his wife to go back to the yard first, while he followed his father-in-law to Cao Ping's residence.

Although Cao Ping is over 70 years old, his voice is still loud and full of energy. He has a strong aura in every move. "I went to Hangzhou in October. I thought Fang La destroyed Hangzhou. The result was beyond my expectations. Hangzhou is quite good. I plan to buy another thousand acres of land. Yanqing will help me get an idea!"

Li Yanqing smiled and said, "Didn't my grandfather have bought 1,000 acres of land in Lin'an? I don't need to make any decisions if I buy another 1,000 acres of land!"

Cao Ping shook his head, "Yanqing, there are no outsiders here, I will tell you the truth. Once the Jin Kingdom invades the south, from Hebei to the Central Plains, it will be an endless plain, and it will not be able to withstand the iron hoofs of the Jin soldiers at all. It is inevitable to move. I considered either to move to Jingzhao, but if the Jin soldiers blocked the line of Hangu Pass, then Jingzhao would completely lose contact with the Central Plains and the south, or to Bashu, which is not realistic. After all, there is still the south, so after thinking about it, the possibility of moving the capital to Jiangnan is the greatest, so we must prepare for the future and find a good way out. Last time you suggested Hangzhou, I thought it was good, but Suzhou is also possible, and there is also Jingxiang area. Do you think you want to bet three heads?"

Li Yanqing thought for a while and said, "Jing Xiang is impossible!"

Cao Yan next to him smiled and said, "Yanqing is so arbitrary! Jing Xiang or my suggestion?"

"Jingxiang is nothing more than Xiangfan or Jiangxia. Xiangfan is a strategic location, with Tongbai Mountain to the east and Jingshan to the west. Xiangfan is located at this strategic entrance to the south. It has always been a place where military strategists fight for wars. Wars will be very frequent, and the capital cannot be placed here. Jiangxia has too few populations and inconvenient transportation. I have been a county magistrate in Jiayu for two years and I know this very well. Jiangnan has been rich since ancient times and has a large population. Both agriculture and handicraft workshops have been very prosperous. Therefore, in history, the northern regimes moved south and chose Jiangnan. In fact, I think Jiangning is a good choice."

"Impossible!" Cao Ping waved his hand, "No matter how bad the imperial court is, he will not choose the capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty. Wouldn't that be slap himself in the face?"

"So only Suhang is left!"

Li Yanqing smiled and said, "The reason why I didn't consider Suzhou is mainly because of transportation and grain transportation. Suzhou has a good terrain, backed by Taihu Lake, connected by Tongji Canal, and business is extremely prosperous. But Suzhou's biggest weakness is that it is not based on the sea. Hangzhou not only has all the advantages of Suzhou, but more importantly, it is based on the sea. Whether it is grain transportation, contact with Quanzhou, Guangzhou and other places, as well as overseas trade, it is much more convenient than Suzhou. So I dare to assert that if the imperial court considers moving the capital in the future, it must choose Hangzhou."

The lobby was silent, and everyone was recalling Li Yanqing's words. Of course, Li Yanqing also knew that in history, the Southern Song Dynasty's capital was not a hot-headed person, but a repeated consideration, and should be different from his own ideas.

"Okay! Since Yanqing thinks this way, then the focus of our Cao family's business is on Qiantang County, Hangzhou!"

Cao Ping immediately set his direction and stopped for a while. Cao Ping asked again: "Yanqing gives you another suggestion, which piece of land is the best in Hangzhou?"

Li Yanqing pondered for a moment and said, "Generally speaking, the surrounding area of ​​West Lake is the best. The north is full of flat land and the business is also very developed, but I suggest that the Cao family buy the Phoenix Mountain to the south."

Cao Yan frowned, "Yanqing, we have also invited experts to see Feng Shui. The area of ​​Fenghuang Mountain is full of royal energy and is the first choice for building palaces. If we really move the capital to Lin'an and choose Fenghuang Mountain to build a palace, wouldn't it be wise for us to buy Fenghuang Mountain?"

Li Yanqing smiled slightly, "If it were Baoyanzhai, I would never recommend buying Fenghuang Mountain, a businessman! The land will be expropriated if it is expropriated, and at most it will be given a few small money to compensate you, but can the imperial court in the Cao family's Phoenix Mountain?

Cao Yan slapped his forehead, "I understand, Yanqing is still smart!"
Chapter completed!