Chapter 112 Commander-in-chief of the Chenghai Marine Division
Cai Jing's residence was not much worse than Zhaodefang. There were many maids in the courtyard, surrounding Cai Jing and several of his children playing Cuju.
One of the little luoli wanted to jump up when he saw Yang Lin.
Yang Lin took a look at this little girl, who was about eleven or two years old. She was wearing a bright red short skirt, a paddy-colored ribbon on her forehead, red lips and white teeth, pink makeup and jade, and her black hair was combed into an ingot bun.
She pinches her waist and stares, very cute.
Cai Jing stroked her little head lovingly and said with a smile: "Bao'er, don't be rude."
Yang Lin had already recognized that this was the girl who was kicked in the face by a ball from him. On this occasion, he could only pretend not to recognize her and said with a smile: "My grace, your daughter is well-behaved, cute and smart. It is really my grace."
Blessed."
Cai Jing was lukewarm towards his son, but he doted on his daughter. He smiled and said, "Aren't you clamoring to go to the football match? All football matches in Bianliang are under his control."
The little girl had already put her hands behind her back, walked behind him like a little adult, walked around him in a circle, looked up and down, and said seriously: "You are the great evil man Yang Lin of Bianliang? I heard that you are
He likes to spit in other people's faces, but I don't like it, he's very dirty."
A trace of embarrassment flashed between Yang Lin's brows. It seemed that his reputation in the Cai Mansion was not very good. Cai Jing put on a straight face and pretended to be angry: "Don't talk nonsense, go back and play."
The little girl made a face at him and grabbed Cai Jing's clothes, making it clear that she didn't want to leave.
Cai Jing had no choice but to sit on the stone pier in the courtyard and said with a smile: "This is my little daughter Cai Lingbao. I got a daughter in my old age and was spoiled by my family. Don't be offended by Wen Yuan. I have provoked you again this time."
What do you want me to help you with?"
"Look what you said, students can't come to see Enxiang if they have nothing to do. I heard that Jiao Pingchao, the commander of the Chengdu Navy, suffered from an eye disease a few days ago and could not see, so he resigned from his official position and returned home."
Cai Jing squinted his eyes and said unhurriedly: "What, do you have a suitable person to recommend?"
"Wow, Enxiang really has a sharp eye. There is Ruan Xiaoqi in Banqiao Town, Mizhou Prefecture. He is both civilized and military, and is the best navy master. He is worthy of this position."
Cai Jing snorted angrily and said: "I understand, I will consider recommending him to Your Majesty, but he must have real talent and practical knowledge. The Chengcheng Marine Corps Station is not a place for leisure."
Yang Lin chuckled and said: "Don't worry, Mr. En, this Ruan Xiaoqi is definitely qualified. He is good at everything, but he has one problem: he loves calligraphy. He once said that only officials and those from En County can do calligraphy in the world."
He can be said to be a national player, so I specially asked the official to buy a copybook so that I can take it back and observe it day and night."
Cai Jing nodded calmly and said, "You can just go to the old capital to get these gadgets. You don't need to tell me."
Every time Yang Lin paid a bribe, he would go to the Cai Mansion's old manor and spend a lot of money to buy a copybook of Cai Jing's. This was already a small tacit understanding between them. Otherwise, Ruan Xiaoqi, who couldn't read a single Chinese character, would ask Yang
Lin bought Cai Jing’s calligraphy.
The command of the Chenghai Navy was not important in the eyes of these powerful ministers in Bianliang, but looking at the entire Song Dynasty, it was really a top priority.
Even if Yang Lin stuffed a few confidants into his army, he might not be able to control these naval forces. If he used troops against Youyan in the future, these people could quickly transport soldiers, horses, grain, grass, and baggage to the battlefield, and they could also make surprise attacks on some towns near the sea.
After all, he rejected the Liao people's mediation. Who knew whether the Khitans would send troops, but he still had to make complete preparations first.
Cai Jing stood up and said: "As people get older, their bodies can't help but struggle. I've just been playing for a while and my back is already sore. Wenyuan, you are not an outsider. Sit down in the flower hall by yourself. I'm going to take a nap."
This is a polite comment, but it can also be seen that Cai Jing's health is indeed normal and he must take a rest at this time of day.
Of course, Yang Lin would not sit here idle. He had a lot of things to deal with. He stood up, sent Cai Jing away who was being supported by the maid, and was about to leave.
I saw Cai Lingbao, who was just a good girl, suddenly stopped in front of Yang Lin, put her hands on her hips, stared at her big eyes, and said to Yang Lin: "The last time you kicked me, my cheek hurt for three days. You must accompany me to watch the football match.
Otherwise, there is no way you can get out of this yard."
Yang Lin wondered: "You want to go to the ball game, why do you want me to accompany you? You have so many brothers and sisters, and so many maids."
Cai Lingbao sighed like a little adult and said: "They can't persuade my father to agree. I saw it clearly just now. We can only listen to what dad says. Only you will listen."
Yang Lin rolled his eyes, lowered his head with a smile, and said, "Do you know why your father listens to me?"
"Why?"
"Because I am Chiyang Great Immortal and I know magic. Do you want to learn it?"
Cai Lingbao looked at him with disdain and said, "Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu did not even heard of you, you said you are a great immortal."
Yang Lin reached out and called the housekeeper of Cai Mansion and asked, "Do you know my Taoist name?"
There are not many people in Kaifeng Mansion who don’t know about the reputation of “Sheep-eating Immortal”. Of course, the housekeeper of Cai Mansion knows about it. He said with a smile: “Young Shaozai’s Taoist name is as loud as a thunder, and Chiyangzi’s name is known to everyone. He is Zhengyi.
Teach the deputy headmaster."
Yang Lin waved his hand and said, "Okay, you can go."
The butler smiled and left, thinking they were joking.
Cai Lingbao's eyes lit up when she heard that, her small and exquisite nose was bright red, and her moist little mouth opened wide, making her delicate little face look extremely sweet and cute: "Wow, you are really an immortal who knows magic.
Can you teach me?"
Yang Lin clasped his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "It's too late for you to learn magic now. How about I give you an 'obedient charm'? You put it on your forehead, run to your father's bedroom, and shout out your words to him."
If you wish, he will listen to you and will never care about you again. For example, you can’t restrict your freedom in the future. You can eat whatever you want, go wherever you want to play, etc. In short, it’s this kind of thing.”
Cai Lingbao excitedly hugged one of Yang Lin's arms and was unwilling to let go for a moment. He raised his eyes to look at the immortal's grace, as if there were little stars twinkling in his eyes.
Yang Lin casually took out a handkerchief, pretended to say a few words with his eyes closed, shook it, and handed it to Cai Lingbao: "Go, remember to be loud, the louder the sound, the better."
Cai Lingbao held it tightly in his palms. His palms were already sweating with excitement. He ran out for a few steps and thought of something. Then he turned back and said devoutly: "Thank you, the Sheep-eating Immortal."
Yang Lin put his hands behind his back and smiled: "Go, go, remember to speak loudly."