Chapter 775: Two people talk at night, Zhang Jun's purpose
Chapter 775: Two people talk at night, Zhang Jun’s purpose
"Do you feel suffocated?"
Zhang Jun asked with a smile, "Although you, Shen Tang, are entering the court for the first time, you have been working for the court through life and death. But now, you are not given a corresponding reward?"
Shen Tang thought about the purpose of Zhang Jun's visit, but couldn't help but smile bitterly on his face, "To be honest with Prime Minister Zhang, His Majesty has been extremely kind to me, Shen Tang, but he is also a bit aggrieved."
"now it's right!"
Zhang Jun put down the tea cup in his hand and said, "No one is a sage, and who is not doing it for his own benefit?
It would be strange if you, Shen Tang, don't have any thoughts in your mind.
However, Your Majesty has taken great care of you in this matter, but you, His Majesty, are a benevolent and filial king, so you have to accept the advice of the Supreme Emperor."
"Shen Tang understands!"
“With this matter at this point, the chances of making the trip are slim.
Fortunately, you are still young and will have unlimited opportunities in the future!"
Zhang Jun said slowly.
"But you need to walk faster!"
Zhang Jun patted Shen Tang's shoulder gently, "I know that my destiny is true, and I am afraid that I will pass away in two or three years at most.
So before that, you need to become the leader among our warriors.
Even, he can take over the position of the Privy Envoy.
If this is the case, then I should rest in peace even if I die."
"Actually, I have entrusted you with Shen Tang's blessing! Back then, why I was so anxious to help His Majesty launch the Northern Expedition was because I felt at that time that I might return to the west at any time.
Therefore, I have to be anxious! Because of your participation, although the Northern Expedition did not achieve the expected results, it can still be regarded as a glorious return. Otherwise, I am afraid that my life will be lost directly in Sizhou!"
"It is also because of your presence that the results of the Northern Expedition can be laid to rest, and the suppressed breath in my heart can be relieved."
"It can be said that the reason why I am able to save my life now is mostly because of you."
Shen Tang was speechless as he listened to Zhang Jun's words! Indeed, because of his own existence, Zhang Jun's fate has changed a lot.
It is already the autumn of the second year of Longxing, but in history, Zhang Jun died of illness in the spring of this year.
Zhang Jun is sixty-seven years old. In this era, he is definitely considered to have lived a long life.
If the original trajectory is followed, in the Battle of Fuli, the main force of the Song army was routed by He Shiliezhining's main force of 100,000 gold soldiers and was defeated. Although the final Longxing peace was stronger than the Shaoxing peace, the Song Dynasty was ultimately defeated. Gone! Lost face and dignity.
Under such circumstances, Zhang Jun felt depressed in his heart, and it was understandable that he died of illness.
But now, because of the existence of Shen Tang, Zhang Jun no longer has as many regrets as in history, and because of the honor of the Northern Expedition, Zhang Jun did not die of illness as in the original trajectory. Not surprising anymore.
"Do you still remember what I once said to you?"
Zhang Jun said quietly, "Even if you want to be a loyal or capable minister, you must first become an important minister or even a treacherous minister! Otherwise, you are not even qualified to be a loyal minister!"
"Shen Tang, you have to remember! A true man does not stick to trivial matters, just like using soldiers. Not everything can be solved on the battlefield! What you need is to uphold loyalty and benevolence, but the means cannot be benevolent.
In this court, no upright person can survive.
Think back to the beginning, Yue Pengju was capable and loyal, but why did he die tragically?
Shen Tang, I never want you to become the second Yue Pengju!"
"Thank you, Prime Minister Zhang, for your guidance. Shen Tang will definitely remember it!"
Shen Tang said solemnly.
This was not the first time that Zhang Jun had said something similar to him. Of course Shen Tang could understand Zhang Jun's painstaking efforts! The court of the Song Dynasty seemed to be aloof, but it was by no means Bailian Qingshui. On the contrary, this was the most naked person. It is a cruel place that can bring blood and eat people! If you don't have some ruthlessness and means, you simply can't survive in this court.
"As long as you understand it! But there's no need to think too much."
Zhang Jun nodded and said, "I think I can at least help you stay for two or three years. With me here, even if others want to do something against you, I will give you their full help.
There is definitely no hope for me to restore the glory of the Song Dynasty.
However, I saw the light of day in you!"
"In addition, Your Majesty is an ambitious king, but there are many constraints! And as ministers, we often need to understand His Majesty's helplessness and painstaking efforts."
"Shen Tang understands!"
"Okay, it's too late, I won't delay your sweet dream.
You don’t need to worry about getting married. With me as your matchmaker, everything will go smoothly."
"Thank you for your work, Zhang Xiang!"
Zhang Jun stood up and walked out of the hall.
Shen Tang also hurriedly followed Zhang Jun to see him off!
"Stop. If anything happens, just send someone to Zhang Mansion to look for me!"
Arriving in front of the sedan, Zhang Jun got on the sedan with the help of the old housekeeper, and said to Shen Tang.
Just when the sedan curtain was about to be lowered, Zhang Jun suddenly stretched out his hand to block the fallen sedan curtain. A trace of hesitation flashed on his face, but it quickly disappeared.
"Recently, I read the Book of Jin again! When I saw the Chronicles of Emperor Xuan, I felt a lot of emotion! Emperor Xuan was also a loyal minister who had gone through four dynasties! However, his ability was not as good as expected! His military skills are probably even compared to yours, Shen Tang. There is a huge difference. If you, Shen Tang, can have such strong support behind you, how long can the small Shu and Wu territories last?
"
It seemed to be a sigh of relief, but also seemed to be a boast to Shen Tang! The words fell, and the sedan curtain also blocked Shen Tang's sight.
Back in the hall, Shen Tang was alone with his eyes closed and meditating! Of course, the reason why Zhang Jun came here today was not without purpose!
First of all, it is to give Shen Tang a shot in the arm. Don’t let the court down because of this, and don’t have any complaints against Zhao Shen!
In addition, it is to untie the knot in his heart!
Apart from these, are there any other purposes?
After thinking for a long time, Shen Tang stood up and walked towards the backyard.
No matter what, Zhang Jun came here this time because it was good for him, and it didn't matter whether there were other reasons.
Back in the bedroom, Lian'er was still waiting for Shen Tang to return!
"Master is back?"
Lian'er came up and took off Shen Tang's blouse!
"Has Prime Minister Zhang left already?
Master, you don’t need to go out at night!"
Shen Tang nodded and got on the couch with Lian'er.
However, suddenly, Shen Tang sat up, and he remembered what Zhang Jun said to him last time! If it is correct, Zhang Jun came here today, this is his biggest purpose.
He was talking about Emperor Xuan Sima Yi, but he was secretly giving advice to himself.