Li Zunxu's death seemed to have been expected by everyone. Even Zhao Qingyi didn't have much sad expression, but the numbness in his eyes made Ye Anxin tremble.
It would be okay if Li Zunxu died of natural illness, but if he was forced to die, it would be too chilling.
Although he was a general and a military officer, he was quite inclined towards literary talent in the court. Now that he is being criticized like this by the civil servant Qingliu, his death has something to do with the civil servant.
Li Duanyi and Wang Yingniang knelt on the ground wearing sackcloth and mourning to pay tribute to everyone who came to worship. However, except for Li Zunxu's literary friends and fellow Buddhists, there were only a few officials and family members who came.
The door was deserted and there were few people and horses, but Ye An did not neglect it. After respectfully paying homage, he said words of comfort to Li Duanyi. At this time, a large formation came at the door, and Cao Wei brought the money to pay homage.
Come in person.
He said nothing when he entered the door. After delivering the sacrifices, he bowed down meticulously in front of the mourning hall. After getting up, he stepped forward to hold the coffin and murmured: "We were both generals, but now we have ended up like this. I know
It’s not easy for you, so it’s okay to take the first step! The whole family will take care of themselves!”
After saying that, he looked at Li Duanyi and said: "Good nephew, when you are the one who takes the lead in the Li family, if you have any difficulties, just talk to me and Cao Yi, Ye An said!"
Cao Wei spoke, even if Cao Yi was unwilling to do so, Ye An naturally had nothing to say. He patted Li Duanyi on the shoulder and said: "I know your family's difficulties, and I will send you the accounts tomorrow. All debts owed to me are from Puhui Trading Co., Ltd."
Just bear it with all your strength."
Now that the second uncle had spoken, Cao Yi did not dare to object anymore. Even though he was reluctant in his heart, he still nodded and said: "What Chang Sheng said is that your family's affairs are our family's affairs. Don't refuse!"
In fact, Cao Yi did not want to have anything to do with the Li family from the beginning. His decision cannot be said to be wrong, but represents part of the opinions of the Cao family. However, Cao Wei valued friendship and chose to bear the responsibility with Ye An at the last moment.
The debt left by Li Zunxu.
Did Li Zunxu make a mistake? Of course he did, but his mistake did not lead to death, and he should not bear such a big responsibility. Ye An couldn't help but asked Zhao Qingyi personally: "Why did General Li do this?"
Zhao Qingyi's numb expression finally showed a slight fluctuation, and his eyes when he looked at Ye An were full of helplessness and compassion: "He said that if he doesn't die, everything will haunt the Li family forever, and it will be difficult for generations to atone for his sins. Ordinary life is okay.
A good friendship, but now everyone is avoiding it. Even the Wang family is unwilling to help. It can be seen that things have already escalated. Someone will eventually be responsible for the defeat in the northwest. He is the only useless relative who is best suited to take responsibility.
!Li Yuanhao will definitely rebel. If he doesn’t die now, it will be even more dishonorable for him to die by then!”
Ye An suddenly trembled, then calmed down and nodded: "Princess, Uncle Li is right about one thing. Li Yuanhao will rebel. He just came out to bear all the blame. But this matter cannot be publicized. The officials..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Qingyi nodded and said: "I know that everything in the official family is as usual. I will also visit the palace frequently to prevent the Li family from really declining. Thank you Marquis Ye for your help!"
Zhao Qingyi was able to carry it cleanly. Ye An waved his hands repeatedly and said: "The eldest princess is polite, it's just within your ability. Don't blame the Wang family for not contributing, let alone implicate Yingniang, so as not to make it difficult for Li Duanyi."
"I have seen through the Wang family's ruthlessness, and there are even more ruthless ones..."
Knowing what she was going to say, Ye An quickly interrupted: "The Cao family had no choice, but in the end Uncle Cao came. Don't take it to heart if you have to move around a lot in the future."
Seeing what Ye An said, Zhao Qingyi couldn't continue. She was very resentful towards the Cao family about this matter, but the one with the greatest resentment was the Guan family. With just one word from the Guan family, everything could be suppressed. All it took was the Guan family.
The family was relieved, and the Li family did not have to suffer. However, the official family had no attitude at all. They accepted her into the palace as a visit, but in fact it was to avoid letting her bear the responsibility of the crime together with the Li family.
In this way, can Zhao Qingyi not be disappointed? Can there be no resentment in his heart?
Of course Ye An knew why Zhao Zhen did what he did. This was the emperor's mind and the emperor's strategy. The responsibility for the northwest lies with him from beginning to end, but as the emperor cannot take the blame, then the people below will take the responsibility. Lu Yijian,
Of course Wang Zeng and others couldn't do it. Since we wanted to ensure that the emperor was right, the entire decision-making team of the Song Dynasty couldn't make mistakes, so it could only be Li Zunxu.
After talking, Ye An left with Cao Yi and others. He had already warned Zhao Qingyi that there should be no more trouble at this time, otherwise even the Tian family would not take care of family ties.
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Zhao Zhen got a son and was in a much better mood. There seemed to be many conflicts at the moment, but to him they were all internal problems of the Song Dynasty. As long as he took time, all these disputes could be settled.
There was a clear distinction between the two sides in the court. One side wanted reform, and the other side insisted on being conservative. He originally did not want reform, but after his son was born, there was either a great earthquake in Hedong or the death of old officials in the court.
He felt like he was in decline.
Looking at the infant child, Zhao Zhen was still full of hope. Cao Wan was very good to the child. He treated the child as his own and cared for it carefully, even more than himself. Zhao Zhen was a little dissatisfied at first, but gradually
You also understand that being good to this child is also good to yourself.
He put aside the memorandum in his hand, picked up his son and teased him, and said to Cao Wan beside him: "Your second uncle went to the Li family and agreed to share the debts of the Li family with the Yunzhong County Marquis Mansion. This matter is considered
It’s completely over.”
Cao Wan smiled at the side and said: "My second uncle is naturally a man of few words. He values friendship and trusts his promises. Otherwise, it would not be like this. Anyway, the Cao family has acquired shares from the Li family, and now they are not short of money."
Zhao Zhen smiled: "Yes! We are not short of money. Among the Cao family's stocks, there is wealth from the Tian family, but it belongs to the Hou family of Yunzhong County..."
Cao Wan turned to look at Zhao Zhen, and said with a smile on her face: "What? The official family plans to take over the wealth of the Yunzhong County Marquis in the Puhui Company?"
"That's robbery, I won't do anything like that!"
Zhao Zhen's expression was not very good. Although Cao Wan expressed his inner thoughts, no one in the court knew about Ye An's relationship with the Tian family. If he really took action, all those years of reputation for kindness would be gone.
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Cao Wan said: "Why do the officials say this? With the Cao family's location, it is not difficult to acquire the shares held by the Marquis of Yunzhong, as long as the officials are willing to spend the money..."
This is the best way, but Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly and said: "Of course I know this is a legitimate way, but do you know how much the stocks in the hands of Yunzhong Junhou are worth? If you collect them in real gold and silver, my Zuo Zangku
I'm afraid it will all be wiped out! The key is that they are not willing to sell it yet!"
Cao Wan took the child from Zhao Zhen's arms and gently rocked it on the small bed: "What seems troublesome to the officials is not troublesome to the concubines. Whether to sell or not depends on the officials. The Cao family can mediate the situation.
The official’s intention must be made clear.”
Zhao Zhen frowned slightly, and after thinking over and over again, he still felt uneasy, and then said: "Let's not mention these for now, it is not the time yet. Although I am worried that Puhui Company will be the only one, but now I can't lose it, or even be separated. If one day
Puhui Company is manipulating the business under the control of Ye An, not to mention the imperial court, even I can't do anything about it. Lu Yijian and others have beaten him before, I hope he understands what I mean."
"In the official family, Chen Daguan is in the Yunzhong County Marquis' Mansion, so that day will never happen."
Zhao Zhen paused slightly, and while moving his stiff shoulders, he smiled and said: "It is because of Chen Lin's presence that I feel at ease. The northwest is becoming more and more turbulent. I also feel that Ye An's previous reminder is very reasonable, but now
The imperial court can't take action! If Li Yuanhao really wants to rebel, then I will give him this opportunity. When he rebels against our Song Dynasty, that will be the time for me to attack Dang Xiang!"