Shen Tang, Liu Xiangling, the iron-blooded traitor in the Southern Song Dynasty Chapter 1416: Gathering with old friends and secretly talking with Xiang Liang
Chapter 1416: Gathering with old friends and secretly talking with Xiang Liang
Chapter 1416: Gathering with old friends and having a secret conversation with Xiang Liang
"The two patriarchs are doing well lately!"
In the hall, Shen Tang is sitting at the top, accompanied by Meng Xiluo on both sides, and Xiang Liang on the opposite side!
The two men picked up their wine bowls and said, "Thanks to you, everything in Qiongbu Prefecture and Wumeng Mountain is now stable, and the people's lives are getting better. The caravans of the Shaosheng family will come here every month to meet with them." The clan exchanges things..."
After drinking a bowl of wine, Shen Tang smiled and nodded, "Southern Xinjiang has been in turmoil for many years, but it can be settled in the hands of the two patriarchs. In the future, the two patriarchs will also be able to add another page to the history books!"
The two laughed and then started talking to each other, while Xiang Liang just smiled and drank with him without saying much.
This banquet lasted for nearly two hours. Mengsheluo was already very drunk, and Shen Tang and Xiang Liang also drank a lot.
"Two clan leaders, you have had a lot of fun today! Let's go and rest first. I will stay here for two or three days. I will wait to talk until tomorrow!"
The two of them stood up, cupped their hands and said, "Sir, you have been traveling hard, so you should rest early!"
After saying that, a boy came in and led the two of them to rest!
"Go make some hot tea and bring it over!"
A boy cleared the leftovers on the table. Shen Tang and Xiang Liang sat opposite each other. "Thank you, Sir Xiang, for coming here from Jiading Mansion. I have some rare things from the north. They are not precious, but they are also valuable." It’s interesting, I’ll take it back to Mr. Xiang later!”
Xiang Liang smiled and said, "How dare I trouble you, sir?"
"Ha ha!"
Shen Tang smiled and shook his head, "Now, I can't afford to say a word of honour! Not long ago, I already reported to His Majesty and resigned again!"
"ah?"
Xiang Liang obviously didn't know the news yet. He was surprised at first. However, he calmed down after thinking for a moment. "Whatever you do, your Excellency, can always be called an Excellency! Moreover, this time your Excellency resigns from office, it will not be the same." It’s a good move!”
"Although the official is in Jiading Mansion, he has also heard some disturbances in Lin'an! At this time, whether you are going to Lin'an or returning to Chengdu Mansion, it is not a good thing!"
"I'm sorry for the rudeness of this official. Although your Excellency has made great contributions, you are still young and your background is not very deep! It would not be a good thing if you are promoted to a higher level!"
Shen Tang smiled and nodded. With Xiang Liang's wisdom, he was not surprised to see this!
"What Mr. Xiang said is true! This time, the reason why I want to invite Mr. Xiang here is because there is something I want to discuss!"
Before opening his mouth to Liang, Shen Tang said slowly, "My lord, it has been two years now in Jiading Mansion!"
"That's right! Your Majesty and I will come to Chengdu Fulu at the same time!"
"That is to say, there is still about one year left before the assessment year! I wonder how Sir Xiang speculates on this matter?"
Shen Tang asked.
Hearing Shen Tang's words, Xiang Liang's not too big eyes flashed, "Sir... what do you mean by this!"
Shen Tang smiled and took the initiative to pour a bowl of tea for Xiang Liang, "I just said something to you, sir, that I strongly agree with. Although I, Shen Tang, have great achievements, I am young and have a shallow foundation! I, Shen Tang, have great achievements. The court has no other ideas, but I don’t want to be someone who can be manipulated by others at any time! Therefore, above the court, I need someone I can trust, at least at critical moments, who can stand by my side!"
Having said this, Shen Tang looked directly at Xiang Liang and said word by word, "I, Shen Tang, will be loyal to the Song Dynasty and will fight to the death for His Majesty, but I don't want to become the next Yue Fei!"
Xiang Liang's eyebrows jumped involuntarily. He didn't expect Shen Tang to speak so directly.
"However, although the official is somewhat old, my only help to you is to chat!"
Xiang Liang said slowly.
"Then what if Sir Xiang goes to Lin'an and sets foot in the court?"
This Xiang Junliang is one of the first officials Shen Tang got to know, and Shen Tang knows this person relatively well! His ability is not weak, and he is dedicated to governing the people! There are not many, which makes Shen Tang even more What I like about this person is that he is smooth and sophisticated in his work, and his hands are extremely soft! Generally speaking, he is not a good official, but he is definitely not a criminal.
If you want to get around in the court, loyalty or ability alone are far from enough. People like Xiang Liang can be like a fish in water.
Moreover, his background is similar to that of Shen Tang. He came from a poor family, and entered the official career through the imperial examination! From chief clerk, county magistrate to prefecture magistrate, magistrate, he did not have any great achievements, but he has always been stable.
If such a person can step into the court and occupy a high position, it may not be a good thing for the people.
As for when Xiangling's accident happened, Xiang Liang didn't help him much, but Shen Tang didn't have any resentment!
First, Xiang Liang was indeed held back at that time, and it was very troublesome to help, and he also had to bear some pressure. Second, Shen Tang at that time was just a white farmer, and he was not worth the risk of a magistrate to help! However, after Shen Tang started his scientific examination, the two met again in Lin'an, and Xiang Liang began to take the initiative to show his kindness.
To put it bluntly, the relationship between people that relies on friendship is not stable, and only interests are eternal! When Shen Tang is of no use to others, naturally he cannot blame others for dying for him! And Shen Tang has If they have a bright future and can help each other, it is only normal to show kindness to Liang.
Shen Tang had been an official for only a few years, and Lu You, who had good friendships with him, although they were somewhat famous in the literary world, their foundations were relatively shallow after all. It would take at least ten years to train them on their own if they wanted to have people who could be useful.
In the current court, people from Shi Hao's family are on good terms with Shen Tang, and they also help each other greatly.
However, Shi Hao is old after all, and no one knows how long Shi Hao can remain in charge of the court.
Once Shi Hao becomes an official, even if someone from the same department takes over, his attitude towards Shen Tang may not remain the same! Therefore, Shen Tang needs someone to speak on his behalf in the court as soon as possible, and Xiang Liang is an excellent choice!
Xiang Liang served as county magistrate several times, and also wandered around the position of state magistrate two or three times. In addition, he is now the magistrate of Jiading Prefecture. If he sets foot in the court, he will at least be a minister! If there is a suitable opportunity, he will become a movie actor. It is not impossible for a minister to also have the title of being involved in political affairs.
Xiang Liang's expression changed, and he was thinking rapidly in his mind. He was thinking about the pros and cons of going to Lin'an, and he was also thinking about whether Shen Tang had enough strength to retreat to a higher position.
He was also thinking about how the relationship between the two of them would get along if he really relied on Shen Tang's power to go to Lin'an!
After a full quarter of an hour, Xiang Liang suddenly asked, "Sir, I only want to ask you one question, why me?"