Chapter 519: Without guns or cannons, the enemy created
Not far outside Bianjing Palace.
On the martial arts training ground in the house.
Tong Guan is beating his muscles and bones to stretch his energy and blood.
This eunuch is forty-six years old this year. He is busy during the day. After the official in the palace takes a rest, he comes to practice martial arts. He is still energetic and his eyes are bright.
Not to mention comparing with other eunuchs, even normal people are not as powerful and majestic.
This is related to the fact that Tong Guan learned martial arts under Li Xian's training since he was a child.
At this time, a long ebony stick weighing sixty kilograms was like a straw in his hand, dancing with ease and ease, and his arm strength was extremely strong.
Such majesty naturally attracted a group of high-pitched cheers on the sidelines: "Mighty sir! Mighty sir!"
The howling wind filled the martial arts training ground. After finishing a set of stick techniques, Tong Guan's body stood still. There were no sweat stains on his forehead, but his chest still rose and fell violently several times, and a hint of haze suddenly flashed in his eyes.
After all, his body is incomplete. Even if he is extremely talented and can cultivate softness into strength and regulate yin and yang, once he reaches his prime, he immediately feels that he is starting to decline, and no matter how hard he trains, he can't stop it.
But the group of young chamberlains who were considered godsons obviously didn't know this. They gathered around and shouted flatteringly: "Your Excellency is so majestic. The generals of the whole court should be ashamed of themselves when they see him!" "Zhao Nu said.
Ah, it’s time for you to lead the troops to destroy the Western bandits and conquer Yanyun!”
"Haha! Well said!"
Tong Guan laughed at first, and then he couldn't help but sigh: "It's just you little slaves who are sweet-mouthed and know what I like to hear. It's a pity that I haven't been able to put my skills to use for a long time!"
In view of the painful lessons of the eunuchs in the former Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty lowered the rank of eunuchs. He was the most famous eunuch in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, making him like a famous prostitute in the Tang Dynasty, only from the fifth rank.
No matter how prestigious the eunuch is in the palace, he can at most be respected as a "middle nobleman", and Tong Guan is naturally not satisfied with this status.
His target is his master, the military governor of Wutai Army, the first eunuch in the Song Dynasty to hold military power, Li Xian, who was honored as Taiwei!
Back then, it was said that officials from other dynasties, in order to curry favor with Li Xian, were "servant to the scholar-bureaucrats". Some officials washed Li Xian's feet with their own hands, and even praised Li Xian's feet without conscience, so Li Xian stepped on his feet.
Looking at the other party's head, he sneered and said, "Flattery is not too serious!"
This incident spread like wildfire in the palace, and Tong Guan didn't know whether it was true or not. He even thought that it was deliberately publicized by Li Xian's enemies to arouse the ill will of the scholar-bureaucrats. However, for the majesty of leading troops on an expedition to destroy the army and destroy thieves,
I am sincerely envious.
No matter how good one is, how can one consider one’s talents?
Even if you are not a complete man... you should pursue this!
It's a pity that he has learned all kinds of tricks in the palace, such as watching people's words, flattery, and sinister tricks, and he is also at home in the palace. It's a pity that his martial arts skills are of no use.
Tong Guan subconsciously looked at the palace wall.
At his age, he can't wait too long. The new official, who is only 18 years old and has not been noticed before, may be his last chance.
Just as he was thinking about his own path to heaven, two chamberlains hurriedly came to the sidelines.
No need to ask, just looking at the expressions of these two confidants, Tong Guan's face had already sunk: "Failed again? Is Gongsun Zhao injured?"
The chamberlain replied: "Reporting to your lord, I don't know, but it was the Taoist priest who escaped by treading water."
Tong Guan didn't care about Dong Yunzi's life or death at all, he frowned and said: "This Gongsun Zhao is really difficult to deal with. Aren't the heart-eating thorns known as bleeding and soul-eating thorns? There are three of them, but they can't hurt this person at all? Do you have any manpower?
recommend?"
The last words were spoken to the confidants present. As a result, all the servants looked at each other and closed their mouths.
Tong Guan snorted displeasedly, breaking the silence: "We usually talk sweetly, but at the critical moment, we are all mute? What a waste!"
Everyone shrank their heads and was scolded, and one of the most favored confidants whispered: "Sir, that stupid Taoist priest is practicing outside the world, and he is a man who can do magic. He can do nothing to Gongsun Zhao, a hero who usually likes to stab, spear, and stick.
Let alone Gongsun Zhao’s opponent, we really don’t have anyone to recommend, so we still need you to make the decision..."
Tong Guan actually knew that they didn't, but this kind of suppression was necessary. He must make his subordinates feel useless all the time before they could respect him more and more. He said proudly: "Forget it, Gongsun Zhao has been staring at the case eight years ago.
If you don’t let him go, this person must die. I originally wanted to use this Taoist priest from outside the country, and there would be no harm if it fails, but since assassination doesn’t work, I can only take risks..."
Just as he was about to start talking, another chamberlain hurriedly came in and reported: "The Taoist priest is wandering outside the palace, and he seems to want to see you!"
Tong Guan's thick eyebrows slightly raised: "You come to me so soon? What's his attitude?"
The chamberlain said: "The face is extremely fierce and full of murderous intent!"
Tong Guan stroked his beard and smiled: "That's right, Wuyou beggars head has something to say. Once these righteous practitioners use ghost weapons and are contaminated with violence, their temperaments will often change drastically. It seems that this one can't be killed.
Gongsun Zhao is very angry, I will go see him!"
Tong Guan was highly skilled in martial arts, well-informed, and was not afraid. He left the house with his two followers and came to the edge of the palace. Soon he saw Dong Yunzi standing under the moonlight, wiping his wooden sword.
, the Taoist robe was wet, his expression was focused, and his eyes did reveal an evil spirit.
Tong Guan was determined: "Taoist Master Dongyun!"
Dong Yunzi turned around and snorted coldly: "If the dog officer is not dead, I will feel uneasy!"
Tong Guan's brows moved slightly, and the murderous intention did not seem to be fake, but he was trying to do something to him with such a fierce look. He was not Gongsun Zhao.
It's only right to think about it. It's normal for such proud people to be frustrated over and over again and have developed personal grudges to fight to the death.
Tong Guan sighed: "Taoist Master, you have to take care of yourself. If Gongsun Zhao is not eliminated, Bianjing will be restless!"
Dong Yunzi pursed his lips: "What do you mean, you want Pindao to continue to assassinate?"
Tong Guan wondered where he could find free thugs, and he cupped his fists and saluted: "Only the Taoist priest is willing to step forward and take action for the people of the world!"
Dong Yunzi took a deep breath: "The poor Taoist has exposed his whereabouts. If Gongsun Zhao knows that I will not die, will there be any trouble?"
Tong Guan said with a smile: "Priest Taoist, please rest assured about this. The loyal ministers in the Ministry of Punishment have long been dissatisfied with Gongsun Zhao, so they should secretly support the righteous deeds!"
When Dong Yunzi was deceived, he believed everything the other party said. Once he woke up, he realized how flawed these nonsense were. If the officials of the Ministry of Punishment had not followed the castrated dog, how could they have turned a blind eye to a criminal who was beheaded and then came back to life.
?
Tong Guan still thought that the Taoist priest in front of him was ignorant of the world. After a little fooling, he asked the question he was most concerned about: "Has Gongsun Zhao been hit by a heart-biting thorn?"
Dong Yunzi shook his head: "No, although he looked surprised when he saw Pindao, he was still very alert. He seemed to have expected that he would be assassinated, and all the Heart-Eating Thorns failed."
Tong Guan was startled: "Have all three heart-eating thorns been used?"
Dong Yunzi said coldly: "Why, you don't believe it?"
Tong Guan was not angry, and showed just the right amount of concern on his face: "Of course I believe it, it's just hard work. I didn't expect Gongsun Zhao to be so vigilant. No wonder he has been doing evil for many years, but no one has exposed his true face, and he has gained a good reputation.
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Dong Yunzi didn't want to hear any more and said directly: "Although that kind of heart-eating thorn failed to kill Gongsun Zhao, it did make him confused and very fearful. He didn't dare to catch up at all. Is there such a kind of heart-eating thorn?"
Or a stronger ghost weapon!"
Tong Guan only thought about it for a moment and immediately said: "I am willing to ask for it again for Taoist Priest!"
After all, Dong Yunzi couldn't bear to go down because the city was relatively shallow. He turned around with a puff of sleeves and said, "I'm a poor man, so please handle it quickly!"
Seeing Dong Yunzi's sleeves fluttering and disappearing from sight, his confidants were unconvinced: "This Taoist priest failed in the assassination, so why did he become so arrogant?"
Tong Guan narrowed his eyes slightly: "This is not arrogance, it is just more impulsive and irritable... Yesterday I took out the ghost weapon, Dong Yunzi refused many times, and did not accept it until he took it out of the official's house.
I took the initiative to ask for it today, the ghost way affects the temperament, it is really terrible, you must not touch it!"
Hearing this, the confidants on the left and right said: "Sir, shall we give it to him?"
Tong Guan said matter-of-factly: "Of course I will!"
It’s not like he used magic weapons to show generosity to others and kill his own enemies. How could there be any reason not to do so?
He returned to his mansion, came to the study, and chose a godson to come forward: "Write a letter to the beggar head of Wuyou Cave and ask him to prepare ghost weapons. Don't limit yourself to ghost weapons. Just
Just be more powerful than the Heart-Eating Thorn..."
The young internal official stepped forward: "Yes! Sir!"
Tong Guan was literate and could write pretty well with one hand, but when contacting people from Wuyou Cave, he would not write the pen himself, so as not to be caught and blackmailed by the other party. He watched his godson finish writing the letter and read it.
After thinking for a while, he said: "Rewrite a letter and let him prepare more, the most effective magic weapon against warriors..."
"Yes, sir!"
"The words are harsh. These thieves cannot be polite to them and let them slap their noses in their faces..."
"Yes... sir!"
"Isn't this too harsh? These people are still needed. Don't fall out and write again..."
"yes……"
…
"Forget it, let's use the first one!"
"..."
Finally, when the young official resigned helplessly, Tong Guan looked at the final version of the letter written to the beggar's head, and his face suddenly turned gloomy.
It's not that he is dissatisfied with his godson's wording, but he thinks that he has to be so cautious when dealing with a mere thief in Wuyoudong, for fear of ruining the important affairs of the palace. Compared with the power of Li Xian back then, it can be said to be heaven and earth.
difference.
Tong Guan silently clenched his fists, and the muscles and bones in his body made a thunderous sound. His desire for power became more urgent.
If he wants to take over the military power and serve as Sangong, he must get the key relics of his master Li Xian...
Gongsun Zhao, who was determined to investigate the major case of that year and reveal the truth, must also die!
"Send the letter to the beggar!"
"After receiving the magic weapon, give it to Dong Yunzi as soon as possible!"