Chapter 759: Perfect excuse, the censor admits his mistake
Chapter 759: A perfect excuse, the censor admits his mistake
Especially Ji Xingbang pointed at Shen Tang, but he was speechless!
The Song Dynasty lent troops to the Kingdom of Jin?
Why do these words sound a bit fantasy! Is this still the weak Song Dynasty in their impression?
Moreover, with the strength of the Jin army, they actually needed to borrow troops from the Song Dynasty?
What on earth is this for?
Of course, there are also smart people who think that the Jin Kingdom's borrowing of troops is probably just an excuse for Shen Tang.
A large part of people's accusations against Shen Tang was that Shen Tang rashly sent troops to Tibet and continued to provoke a war between the two countries, which made the people miserable and made the already empty treasury of the Song Dynasty even heavier.
However, an excuse to borrow troops can get you out!
A drop of kindness will be repaid by a spring! Is it reasonable?
The Song Dynasty governed the country with benevolence and filial piety. No one dared to say that this was unreasonable! So, was the Jin Kingdom kind to the Song Dynasty?
Not to mention it before, at least in the battle of Chengdu Prefecture, the Jin Kingdom did its best to help! Otherwise, at the beginning, the Song Dynasty could not even gather the troops and horses to fight against Tubo, so how could there be any victory?
Combining these two points together, Shen Tang's decision to send troops to Tibet became reasonable and unquestionable!
Moreover, it is obvious that His Majesty has already known about this matter, and it was even carried out with Zhao Shen's acquiescence.
Otherwise, Shen Tang would not dare to move Zhao Shen out of the court.
As expected, Zhao Shen, who was sitting on the dragon chair, had a flash of surprise on his face, and then said calmly, "Well, I can prove this for Shen Tang! Previously, Shen Tang did report in a secret report that the Jin Kingdom borrowed troops. We, the Song Dynasty, repay our kindness. In the past, the Kingdom of Jin could lend us troops. Now that the Kingdom of Jin has made a request, we, the Song Dynasty, will naturally not ignore it! Of course, it is not up to us to decide what these soldiers and horses are going to do. .
After all, nominally these soldiers and horses are now mobilized by the Jin Kingdom."
Zhao Shen had been worried that Shen Tang could not explain this matter. Unexpectedly, Shen Tang actually gave such an obvious excuse that could silence everyone! So what if everyone knew it was an excuse?
In the Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhao Shen testified for Shen Tang. Could it be that these people could go to the Kingdom of Jin to verify it?
Even if it is really verified and even questioned about the Emperor Wanyanyong of the Jin Kingdom, Wanyanyong must not mind helping Shen Tang perfect this excuse!
Perfect! Unquestionable excuse!
"Your Majesty, borrowing troops to fight against the Jin Kingdom is a major matter, why don't you discuss it with your ministers?
Your Majesty is acting arbitrarily, so where do you put all the officials?"
One of the censors, Zhongcheng, spoke sharply!
"Haha..." Before Zhao Shen could speak, Shen Tang sneered, "Master Jiang, don't you know that military matters are confidential?
If the commotion became known to everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty and there would be an uproar, wouldn't it mean that the news of the Jin Kingdom's use of troops would be spread?
If the Jin Kingdom comes to question him because of this, should Mr. Chiang go to Zhongdu to give the Jin Kingdom an explanation or what?
In addition, Your Majesty is wise, mighty, benevolent and virtuous. Even the Emperor of the Jin Kingdom is inferior to His Majesty. So, the Emperor of the Jin Kingdom dared to directly lend troops to the Song Dynasty. Why can't Your Majesty directly decide this matter? ?”
"you!"
Shen Tang's words made the imperial censor Zhongcheng look angry. However, if he continued to refute this matter, he would undoubtedly directly accuse Zhao Shen. In addition, Shen Tang directly compared it with the Emperor of Jin, making it impossible for him to continue to argue.
Looking at Ji Xingbang, whose face was extremely ugly, Shen Tang couldn't help but sigh softly! If such loyal ministers make good use of the country and benefit the people, but if they don't use it well, then they are even more terrible than villains!
"Lord Ji!"
At this time, Shen Tang bowed and saluted Ji Xingbang! "Xiaoguan knows that Sir Ji is very dedicated to the country, and he admires you as a human being. It is an honor for the Song Dynasty to have such a loyal minister like you!"
"Shen Tang was born in a humble background, but fortunately His Majesty valued him and was promoted to the imperial court. His Majesty has honored you and the people's thoughts, Shen Tang dare not forget! Maybe the method is different, but Shen Tang's only wish is that our country, the Song Dynasty, will be peaceful and peaceful, prosperous and glorious. !For this reason, I, Shen Tang, are willing to conquer the south and the north for our Great Song Dynasty, and I will not regret it until death! As the saying goes, if we die in admonishment and in war, the country will be prosperous! Lord Ji has done it, and I, Shen Tang, will definitely be able to do it too! "
brush!
Shen Tang stretched out his hand and pulled off his brand-new official uniform. His back, chest, and arms were almost covered with scars! There were dozens of battles in the entire Chengdu Mansion. Although Shen Tang did not personally do everything, he also led his troops to fight several times. How could he not have any scars on his body when he was on the battlefield?
Seeing the old and new injuries on Shen Tang's body, many people in the hall changed their eyes! Everyone can imagine how many fights Shen Tang went through before he became like this.
brush!
Shen Tang knelt down on one knee and said to Zhao Shen, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being incompetent! I don't want to express my merits. I have hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Song Dynasty, and the merits of each of them are no less than those of me, Shen Tang. I just want to This proves that whenever Your Majesty and the Song Dynasty need Shen Tang, Shen Tang will go into battle and he will protect me, Zhou Quan, the Song Dynasty to the death at all costs!"
"My lord, please retreat!"
After saying that, Shen Tang stood up slightly, bowed and saluted, then turned around and left the main hall! Shen Tang was naked in the main hall, which should have been a serious sin, but even Master Ji, the Yushitai, did not speak.
As a minister, Shen Tang left the court directly without the emperor's order. This was a very rare thing. However, even the emperor Zhao Shen did not have any anger on his face!
After Shen Tang left for a while, Zhao Shen suddenly said, "Doctor Ji, are you satisfied with Shen Tang's answer?"
Ji Xingbang looked a little dazed at the moment. He had been loyal for half his life. For the first time, he was speechless by someone he participated in. He even had no room to argue! In the end, the dense scars on Shen Tang's body, and finally, Shen Tang The firm and unflinching look and eyes made his heart tremble slightly.
Maybe, this time, he was really wrong?
"My lord, I am guilty!"
Ji Xingbang's face was dejected. He thought that everything he did was to be loyal to the Song Dynasty.
However, compared with the many injuries on Shen Tang's body, it was a complete failure! What qualifications did he have to comment on such a man who fought to the death for his country?
Even if Shen Tang made some small mistakes, his efforts were enough to make up for it! Suddenly, Ji Xingbang felt a little lucky that he did not participate in Shen Tang's performance. Otherwise, wouldn't he have cut off his arm?
If even people like Shen Tang would be severely punished, how many people would be disheartened by the entire court?
I almost became the sinner of the Song Dynasty! Fortunately, things did not turn out to be the worst. At least, I still have the possibility to make amends.
Ji Xingbang is not stupid, otherwise, he would not have sat in the position of imperial censor for many years! At this moment, he recovered his mind and remembered the reason why he participated in Shen Tang, and a chill could not help but appear in his eyes!
When will he, the imperial censor, become a sword in the hands of others?