Chapter 466: Convince Bian Xi to go straight to Sizhou
Chapter 466: Convince Bian Xi and go straight to Sizhou
Hearing this, Shen Tang shook his head slightly.
"ah?
Could it be that something big happened in the court?"
Bian Xi asked in surprise.
Shen Tang smiled bitterly and sighed, and then told Bian Xi about the reward given to the court.
There is absolutely no way to hide this matter. Even if you don't tell it, Bian Xi and others may know about it soon.
"What!"
Before Shen Tang could finish speaking, Bian Xi roared loudly and smashed the tea cup in his hand to the ground.
"Damned, we are fighting with our heads in the border gates, but they are sitting in the court and suspicious of us.
It sounds nice, let them try it?
Besides, the lives of the people are lives, so don’t the lives of my subordinates also be lives?”
Bian Xi was furious, and the most important thing was that this was not the first time that this happened to the soldiers of the Song Dynasty.
Those so-called superior gentry and literati only need a mouth and a pen to stand on the moral high ground and condemn these people who are fighting for the country with their heads high. They never think about the situation they faced at that time. What is it like.
If possible, he really wanted to drag out those bastards one by one and kill them.
It's a pity that even if he is the commander of an army, he cannot do it.
"call!"
After a long while, Bian Xi gradually suppressed the anger in his heart.
He pondered for a moment, and then said in a solemn voice, "Brother Qi, don't worry about this matter. Even if you are really guilty, I was the commander at the time and it was not your turn.
After decades of fighting together, brother, I have long been tired of it. It just so happens that I take this opportunity to disband and return to the field! By then, it will be better to have several wives than to live with my head on the battlefield."
Even though he said this, there was no regret or reluctance in Bian Xi's heart.
Those subordinates who followed him in the war, this familiar border! The general removed his armor, and under such circumstances, he would probably bear the notoriety of an executioner. How could he be willing?
However, Bian Xi knew very well that if no one was responsible for this matter, then only Shen Tang would be responsible for it. Compared to him, Shen Tang was more important.
Moreover, Shen Tang's life has just begun. In his opinion, it is worthwhile for him to exchange his remaining destiny for Shen Tang's future.
"Besides, brother, I have nothing to regret.
I have been fighting for half my life and have been in chaos. Fortunately, I finally met my brother Qi.
First there was a big battle at Tongbai Mountain, and then there was a bloody battle at Lingbi, which made me, eldest brother, quite impressive."
"It's just that big brother can help you with this matter, but for another matter, you need to think carefully about the solution.
The Holy One is probably most afraid of this kind of thing! Even though there is no evidence, it is extremely detrimental to you."
Hearing Bian Xi's decision without hesitation, Shen Tang was deeply moved! Although his sworn brother met at the wrong time, he was sincere to him!
"Brother!"
Shen Tang spoke, interrupting Bian Xi's words, "I'm not here to ask my eldest brother to take the blame for me.
On the contrary, I want my eldest brother to blame everything on me."
"This won't work!"
Bian Xi refused without hesitation, "Besides, I, Bian Xi, am the commander-in-chief and you have no official position. Even if I were to blame you, no one would believe me.
Besides, the original order was indeed issued by me, Bian Xi."
Shen Tang slowly waved his hand, "Brother, don't you understand?
Whether you take the blame for this matter or not has no meaning or impact at all on what happened to me.
Tang Situi and others were targeting me.
Moreover, forgive me for being presumptuous, but even if I really want to take the blame, I'm afraid I'm not qualified."
"If I don't come forward, this matter will never be settled!"
Hearing Shen Tang's words, Bian Xi couldn't help but frown, "Brother Qi, no matter what, if I accept this responsibility, you will have less trouble.
After all, there is no evidence for the other crime. Even if His Majesty wants to punish you, you must think twice before doing so. In this way, at least you will not have any clear evidence to fall into their hands."
"Brother!"
Shen Tang shook his head, "I think Tang Situi and others have been preparing for this matter for a long time, so how can I be let off easily? Even if my eldest brother is involved, it's just one more person suffering.
Therefore, eldest brother must not get involved, otherwise, we two brothers will suffer at the same time, and even if we want to have some backup, we will not be able to do it."
Bian Xi thought for a moment, and then asked, "Brother Qi, what are your plans?"
“Right now, I don’t have many plans.
However, one thing is certain, at least His Majesty will not convict me too deeply. I will finally be known as a hero, and Prime Minister Zhang and Prime Minister Shi will also secretly help me.
Therefore, the worst result is to resign, and this is something that I can only dream of."
"It is precisely for this reason that neither you nor your second brother should act on your own initiative.
In the future, if I really resign, I will need the help of my two brothers, whether at home or in Mu Yu's family, so not only can you not act haphazardly, but you also need to secure your current position."
"Besides, brother, please don't forget that the current Sizhou, Suzhou, and Hongxian counties were obtained by us with the lives of tens of thousands of troops! Others are here to take charge, and neither I nor Prime Minister Zhang can rest assured.
Brother, do you want the blood of tens of thousands of our soldiers to be shed in vain?"
Shen Tang's words made Bian Xi fall silent.
After a long while, he nodded vigorously.
"Brother Qi, don't worry, your second brother and I will definitely guard this place and there will be no mistakes.
Besides, as long as we are here, Lianli City will be impregnable.
Moreover, although Lianli City can be regarded as our base, it has become a unique existence due to the previous imperial edict, so my brothers, sisters and others are naturally safe and sound in it."
Shen Tang nodded, "If the elder brother is like this, the younger brother will feel relieved."
Say it, Shen Tang stood up and said, "Brother, it is not convenient for me to stay for a long time. I will go to Sizhou now to wait for the arrival of His Majesty's messenger.
It’s up to you to go to Second Brother’s place.”
Shen Tang said goodbye to Bian Xi, and then left Hong County directly and headed towards Sizhou.
As soon as Shen Tang left, Bian Xi shouted, "Here comes someone!"
A messenger rushed in and heard Bian Xihan's voice say, "Send this letter to Lin'an as quickly as possible and hand it over to the Third Chief of Staff, Ma Shao."
"Hmph! Since you want to fight, let's have a fight.
With Prime Minister Zhang, Prime Minister Shi, and a third envoy, I don’t believe that a mere Tang Si Tui can turn the imperial court upside down!"
Naturally, Bian Xi didn't know that Tang Situi had already been defeated by Zhao Shen who was in a rage...