Chapter 599: Wei San confesses, Shen Tang goes to court
Chapter 599: Wei San confesses, Shen Tang goes to court
However, only Liu Xiangling knew about this matter. Wanyan Yue and Shao Muyu knew something about it, but the others knew nothing about it! Now, a large part of the 800-back Wei army is invisible and like ordinary people in Lianli City. A small number of them serve as bodyguards in the Shen Mansion.
Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that Wei San and the others chose an iron plate! If the 800-backed Wei army charged head-on on the battlefield, they could even shake an army ten times their own, especially the hundreds of disorderly bandits they had. Can it compete?
Just as he said, there is no need to kill a chicken with a butcher's knife!
Although the soldiers who originally guarded Lianli City were driven back to Sizhou City by Geng Wang with excuses, this did not mean that Lianli City was unattended! Someone from the Beiwei Army had already secretly guarded the Sifang City Gate, patrolling day and night!
Wei San and others thought they had entered the city without anyone noticing. However, they did not know that the moment they entered the city, they were already being watched by the Beiwei army.
By the time Wei San entered Shen's Mansion, whether it was the troops he sent to the east and west cities, or the gangsters who guarded the city gates and back gates, they had all become victims of the Wei army.
"Damn Geng Zhong, damn Geng Wang, is this the undefended Shen Mansion they call?
Is this what they call the Shen Mansion with only a few guards?
Even if it is to break into the palace of the Song Dynasty, it is better than facing these evil spirits. Where did these evil spirits come from..." Wei San's face was full of despair. In front of these people, they were not even qualified to escape.
"Gentlemen, please show mercy, we surrender!"
Wei San followed a group of horse bandits and knelt on the ground, shouting loudly.
"Take the others into custody and bring this person over!"
Among the black-armored warriors, a cold voice sounded.
When Wei San heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief. At least, he wouldn't have to be killed by these demons right away.
Under the escort of two black-armored warriors, Wei San followed them to the rear of these black-armored warriors without any resistance.
But he saw a person looking at him quietly.
"Tell me where you come from!"
This person is none other than Song Kai.
"I would like to inform you, sir, that this villain is a horse bandit from Shandong Province and has never disturbed Lianli City before.
However, not long ago, the new county magistrate sent Geng Zhong to contact me and said that he could give me a chance to get a large amount of money..."
Wei San didn't have any intention of resisting, he simply poured beans into the bamboo tube and told everything he knew.
As for whether he should betray Geng Wang or not, Wei San never thought about it at all.
If betrayal can keep him alive, even if he betrays Geng Wang a hundred times, Wei San will never feel any guilt in his heart.
I am a horse bandit, and I am not a benevolent person. What is there to say about betrayal?
After a while, after Wei San finished speaking, Song Kai nodded. He was not afraid that Wei San would deceive him. He only needed a little verification to verify the authenticity of his words...
In the hall, several women's expressions changed as they listened to the faint sound of fighting. However, the sound of fighting did not last long before it stopped.
After waiting for another two-quarters of an hour, Lian'er hurriedly walked in and told Liu Xiangling and the girls the news from Song Kai.
"Good, what a county magistrate!"
When Liu Xiangling heard this, she immediately became furious, "My Shen family gave in because they thought we were weak, and they even bullied us like this. This time, we will make Geng Wang miserable!"
The women discussed angrily, and then, several fast horses rushed out of Lianli City under the cover of night. One team headed south to Lin'an, while the other team headed north to the Kingdom of Jin!
Wang Quan went to Shen Mansion and after questioning Shen Tang, no one came. Even Zhang Jun and Shi Hao did not show up. It was not known whether they were caught up in something or for other reasons.
However, he was content with what he had come, and Shen Tang did not send anyone to see anyone else.
Now, with his return, many people must have paid attention to the activities in Shen's house. Shen Tang has already made a plan in his mind, so naturally there will be no more trouble.
Although Shen Tang still bears the title of General of the Western Expedition, he does not have a clear rank.
After all, the title of General of the Western Expedition does not represent rank in itself like the titles of Zhongwu and Zhuangwu. Therefore, although Shen Tang is in Lin'an, he is not qualified to take the initiative to go to court.
Fortunately, before dawn the next day, a servant came to convey Zhao Shen's order.
Therefore, Shen Tang packed up, dressed properly, and headed towards the palace.
Speaking of which, this was the first time that Shen Tang officially participated in the court meeting since he won the first prize in the exam.
After all, Shen Tang won the first prize before, but before being appointed an official, he directly became an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin.
After returning, he was ordered to stay temporarily in Lianli City.
At the beginning of this year, Shen Tang finally arrived in Lin'an, but he did not stay long before leaving again, until he returned from Chengdu now.
"Shen Tang is here!"
When Shen Tang arrived in front of the palace, many ministers were already waiting here! Others looked confused when they saw Shen Tang coming, but most of them simply said hello and had no intention of chatting.
When Shen Tang came closer, Zhang Jun took the initiative to greet him.
"Shen Tang has met Zhang Xiang and Shi Xiang!"
After bowing to Zhang Jun and Shi Hao, Shen Tang smiled at them.
"Why!"
Zhang Jun sighed softly, "Shen Tang, it's the two of us who can't help you this time.
You are fighting in the war, but there are villains in the court who are gossiping. It is a pity that even the two of us cannot defend you..."
"You're welcome, Mr. Zhang!"
Shen Tang said with a smile, "Why should the prime minister think too much about these trivial matters? Besides, Shen Tang's return is not entirely a bad thing."
Hearing Shen Tang's words, Zhang Jun sighed and shook his head.
Some things were related to the Holy Spirit, so it was inconvenient for him to say more.
However, in his heart, the Song Dynasty felt ashamed of Shen Tang.
Shen Tang is a newcomer, but even Zhang Jun admires the things he has done and the contributions he has made.
However, last time it was a villain who got in the way, forcing the court to punish Shen Tang to quell some remarks.
But this time, the same is true. Shen Tang fought hard for the Song Dynasty in Chengdu, but someone was slandering him behind his back. How could he not feel guilty in his heart?
He was one of the first people to come into contact with Shen Tang, and he also had a very deep understanding of Shen Tang. Because of this, he knew Shen Tang's talent and ability.
Such a person is treated unfairly by the court. Doesn't this mean that he has cut off his arms?
It's a pity that even though he is already the prime minister and a top person in the court, he can't say much in the face of Zhao Shen's vague suspicion.
Otherwise, it will only do harm to Shen Tang but not half of the benefit.