Chapter 1459: Liu Gong's father's banquet, three people's night talk
Chapter 1459: Liu Gong’s father hosted a banquet and the three of them talked at night
The common people at the bottom are respectable, deplorable, and pathetic! Just like Li Jin, there are countless people who slaughtered evil dragons but turned into evil dragons themselves, and some just became knives in the hands of some people!
This era is endlessly tolerant for the upper class! But it is extremely cruel to the people at the bottom! Unfortunately, it is not easy to change! This is the limitation of the times and the imprisonment of thinking.
If you want to break this kind of imprisonment and restriction, you don't even need the upper class to take action. The people at the lower class will first expel and eliminate the pioneer as a heretic!
It sounds incredible, but it is reality.
This is why Shen Tang never thought of changing the entire era by relying on his own efforts.
He can do what he wants within his own power, but he doesn't want to become a victim of the times, that's all!
Furthermore, overthrowing the imperial power sounds exciting, but it is not easy to do! So what if Shen Tang has an invincible army under his command?
The Song Dynasty had a vast territory and a large number of people. Could it be that Shen Tang was really able to do everything by himself?
To manage the world, we still rely on officials and aristocratic families!
How about being as strong as Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty?
How about being stronger than Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty?
The limitations of the times can only be erased by time and the wheel of the times. This is beyond the scope of one person's power!
Back to business!
With the help of Shen Tang, the situation in Tanzhou is getting better day by day, especially as people from all over the country are being sent back to their places of origin, Tanzhou, which was originally in chaos, has returned to calm again!
On this day, Liu Gong finally had some time to relax, and then personally submitted a greeting invitation to the Shen Hall for a banquet!
At the banquet, Liu Gong naturally thanked him again and again! After all, if Shen Tang hadn't arrived 'just in time', not to mention whether he could still hold the official position and whether his head could still grow on his head are two questions.
"Now that Tanzhou has been pacified, I wonder what my father-in-law plans next?"
After drinking for three rounds, Shen Tang asked.
Liu Gong was startled at first, and then his heart moved. What was his plan? The question he asked was a bit mysterious! He thought about it a thousand times in his mind, but he said with a wry smile, "This time the rebels are quite powerful. Fortunately, Zhongwu The marquis came to help pacify Tanzhou! Now, Tanzhou is in ruins and waiting to be revitalized. We must work hard to make the people of Tanzhou stable and worry-free!"
Shen Tang nodded, "My father is worthy of being a parent, and he loves the people! The people of Tanzhou are very lucky to have such parents and officials!"
"Hou Zhongwu praises you!"
Liu Gong said seriously, "Although I, Liu Gong, dare not compare with Marquis Zhongwu, I still have the heart to protect the land and bring peace to the people! Even if my abilities are limited, I will do my best!"
"Hahaha! If our co-fathers are all limited in ability, then half of the officials in the world may have to be dismissed!"
"Who doesn't know that your father, Liu Gong, is upright and outspoken, and deeply sympathizes with the sufferings of the people?
Thinking back to the beginning, if the common father had not been able to speak out and dare to remonstrate, how could he have offended the treacherous prime minister Qin Huizhi and been demoted?
If not, with my joint father’s qualifications, even being a prime minister would be enough!”
Shen Tang's words were casual, but Zhang Shi's expression moved slightly, and Liu Gong was even more shocked! They are both foxes with thousands of years of experience, how could they talk nonsense?
Moreover, Liu Gong does have this qualification! Before knowing Tanzhou, he also served as a counselor in the court, which is also the title of deputy prime minister, but he did not have much say.
Later, because things such as reducing the share of banknotes and salt in Fuzhou and reducing the share of rice and salt in Jiangxi and Guangxi affected the interests of other powerful people, it was decentralized again.
Immediately, Liu Gong suppressed the shock in his heart and said to Shen Tang, "Although he has some qualifications, compared with Ye Xiang, Shi Xiang, Privy Council..."
At this point, Liu Gong suddenly understood!
The two prime ministers on the left and right are not only seniority, but also representatives of the strength of the two factions. It is almost impossible for him to replace him at least now, but it is very promising to replace Yu Yunwen as the privy envoy.
Guan'er is certainly not a fool who can reach this point. Why can Yu Yunwen rise to the top?
First, the dispute between the two factions made the position of Privy Councilor a hot potato! After Zhang Jun took office, no one wanted the power of the other party to take over.
In addition, from the perspective of checks and balances, officials should also hope that a third force will emerge to act as a buffer for the fight between the two factions.
In this way, it is logical for Yu Yunwen to be in the northwest!
And now, Yu Yunwen was obviously abandoned by the two factions and the officials because of the war between the Song and Jin Dynasties! Although he has not been deposed yet, it is just that there is no suitable candidate, and the officials still need him to be the leader to regulate the military affairs. .
Now, he can be regarded as taking advantage of Shen Tang! Shen Tang has made it clear that he has nothing to do with the credit for pacifying the rebels, so it falls on him!
With this military merit, if someone gives me a push, it will be a matter of course for me to return to Lin'an and become the Privy Councilor!
To put it bluntly, there are only two points when it comes to getting promoted! One is that there are people from below who push for it, and the other is that there are people from above who pull for promotion! Liu Gong thinks that he is a good person and is kind to his subordinates, so he thinks that there is no problem with the first point. .
However, he had no backer.
Although Shen Tang is a white man now, everyone knows his status in the hearts of officials! If Shen Tang can help speak up, the promotion will be at least somewhat certain, not only a certainty.
When Zhang Shi on the side saw this, he immediately knew that Liu Gong understood the meaning of Shen Tang's words!
"Before, my father also wrote a letter, praising Lord Zhizhou! Warfare is an important matter of the country, and it would be inappropriate if it fell into the hands of a young man! Moreover, with the ambition of the official family and the ability of loyal Lord Wu, we, the Song Dynasty Strength is almost just around the corner! In this way, whether it is regaining the homeland or suppressing bad guys, you need an upright person to assist you!"
Zhang Shi's words were also clever. First, he expressed Zhang Jun's support for Liu Gong's ascension! Although Zhang Jun resigned, how many disciples and former officials did he have in the army and the court?
The second one is that after taking the position, he has only one purpose, which is to assist Shen Tang and give Shen Tang a voice in the court!
Liu Gong took a deep breath and suppressed the throbbing in his heart! He knew that his official position was now within his grasp!
He picked up the wine flask, filled it for himself, then stood up and said to Shen Tang, "In this crisis in Tanzhou, Marquis Zhongwu helped me, so I will drink this cup! This kindness is greater than the sky. In the future, Marquis Zhongwu has any teachings." , I swear to obey my orders to the death!"
Having said that, raise your glass and drink it all in one gulp!
Shen Tang smiled and paid for a drink, and then responded, "After that, I will return to Lin'an to see Your Majesty! At that time, I will tell Your Majesty what I have seen in Tanzhou!"
After the words fell, the three of them looked at each other, and then they all laughed loudly!