Chapter 468: Entering Sizhou, the arrival of royal power
"Thank you, sir!"
Hearing Shen Tang's words, Li Xianzhong sighed secretly in his heart, but he did not insist anymore and straightened up.
"General Li, is this why you came here to be with me for a while?"
Shen Tang asked.
Li Xianzhong nodded slightly, "Sir, this is one thing, and the other is to ask your plans. Those despicable people are secretly targeting you, how can we do nothing?
Therefore, I would like to ask the adults what arrangements they have made and how I can help.
Moreover, sir, don't worry, although we can't stop you from going to Lin'an.
However, as long as the general intercepts and kills the person who sent the message, he can delay your time and wait until your arrangements are completed before heading there."
Li Xianzhong's words made Shen Tang shake his head slightly, "General, this is unacceptable.
That was His Majesty's messenger. If he was intercepted and killed, it would definitely be a serious crime.
Therefore, general, it is better not to take any risks."
"snort!"
Li Xianzhong snorted coldly, "He's just a messenger. It's easy to intercept him, and no one will notice.
Furthermore, as long as I can give you some help, I will bear the responsibility for even the biggest crimes..."
Looking at Li Xianzhong's expression, Shen Tang felt slightly moved. A friend in need is a friend indeed, and no one knew what would happen to him. However, it was obviously a surprise to him that Li Xianzhong could help him in this way.
"General Li, there is no need for this. Since I have already agreed, I will not give up willingly.
Furthermore, if we really intercept and kill the messenger, it will appear that we lack confidence and will only cause more trouble.
Moreover, until now, we still don’t know what His Majesty thinks, so no matter what, I have to go to Lin’an and meet with Your Majesty before talking about it.”
After hearing Shen Tang's words, Li Xianzhong hesitated slightly, and then nodded.
The two were silent for a moment, only to hear Li Xianzhong sigh and say: "My lord, your talents and strategies are incomparable to mine. Therefore, I have sent a message to Prime Minister Zhang that if possible, even if it means sacrificing us, your lord will be killed." Preserved.
There is no need for you to refuse, no matter the general, Prime Minister Zhang or others, the biggest dream of everyone is to make our Song Dynasty strong and prosperous.
It’s just that our ability and strength only go so far, and only in adults can we see hope.”
"Now, our Song Dynasty is indeed riddled with holes and has all kinds of troubles.
However, this is our Song Dynasty after all! How many soldiers died unjustly over the years?
In addition to Yue Wumu, there are many more unknown people who were equally loyal and courageous, but died in court disputes."
"But why, we are still like this, precisely because we still have the deepest feelings for this land.
I am not boasting, but if we all give up this land, our resistance and our hope for the Song Dynasty, will the Song Dynasty still have a future?
Therefore, we can endure those villains slandering us behind our backs and fight bloody battles on the borders of the Song Dynasty with our heads in our hands."
"Not only for the title of general and for the glory of the lintel, but also for our Song Dynasty..."
Looking at the sincere and melancholy look in Li Xianzhong's eyes, Shen Tang couldn't help but feel extremely moved. The Chinese nation has never lacked such people with lofty ideals! Moreover, it is precisely because of this that China has been able to stand for thousands of years. Although dynasties have changed, China has The nation will not decline.
I have no regrets about entering China! This is the best portrayal of them.
"General Li, the future of our Song Dynasty will definitely become more glorious because of you!"
Shen Tang said word for word.
Li Xianzhong raised his head and looked at Shen Tang, "Your Excellency, you are wrong, it's because of us!"
Two people, a veteran on the battlefield and a newcomer at court!
Two people, one has white hair and beard, the other is young!
However, at this moment, the two people have the same thought. They both have the dream of a powerful country.
It is precisely in this way that they can identify with each other.
This night, the two of them talked a lot! This night, the two of them were completely drunk! This night, the two of them fell asleep in this shabby room in the suburbs with dreams like this.
Early the next morning, the two of them woke up from their dreams and straightened their clothes! Shen Tang entered Sizhou City under the escort of a group of people.
Zhao Shen's messenger was no slower than Zhang Jun's messenger, but due to secret arrangements by Zhang Jun and Shi Hao, the messenger arrived a full day later than theirs.
Therefore, when Shen Tang entered the city, several fast horses also came quickly from the other direction and entered Sizhou City.
When Shen Tang and others arrived at Li Xianzhong's residence in the city, this group of messengers happened to arrive in front of the gate.
"Shen Zhuangyuan!"
Hearing this familiar and somewhat sharp call, Shen Tang was startled. He looked up and saw that the leader of the visitor was actually Wang Quan, the leader of the eunuchs beside Zhao Shen! Several people behind him, Apparently he was just a guard and didn't speak.
The news in the court was not a secret, and Li Xianzhong deliberately let the news spread. Therefore, all Sizhou soldiers knew that Shen Tang, the hero of the Song Dynasty and their savior back then, I have suffered an unjust injustice! Therefore, the purpose of Wang Quan and others coming here is obvious.
These soldiers are indeed rude, but they are also upright people.
Therefore, almost everyone looked at Wang Quan and others with a bit of hostility.
Some people even tightened their grip on their weapons. As long as Li Xianzhong or Shen Tang gave an order, they would rush out and kill these people directly.
Seeing this, Wang Quan smiled bitterly. He did not expect that Shen Tang would have such great prestige in the army.
After getting off his horse, Wang Quan hurriedly came to Shen Tang's side and said, "My Shen Zhuangyuan, I'm just here to deliver an oral message on behalf of Your Majesty. It won't be like this."
Shen Tang smiled softly, "I have met Mr. Wang! I don't know what the instructions were."
Looking at the unkind expressions around him, Wang Quan swallowed his saliva and said, "Master Shen, General Li, why don't we talk inside?"
Li Xianzhong obviously didn't want to pay attention to the royal power, but Shen Tang didn't have much ill feelings towards this eunuch. Immediately, everyone entered the house.
Several people entered the hall, and everyone else fell outside the door. There were only three people inside the door, namely Li Xianzhong, Shen Tang and Wang Quan.
"Master Wang, you can speak now."
Shen Tang asked.
Wang Quan did not hesitate any longer, but sighed softly and said, "I ordered Shen Tang to go to Lin'an immediately and enter the palace to explain the battle of Lingbi and the betrayal of the Wei army!"
When the words came to an end, Shen Tang saluted southward and said seriously, "Your Majesty, Shen Tang, I accept this order to thank you!"