Chapter 147: The Spring Dawn of Next Year, Tokyo Bianliang
When Xiao Tang returned to Daming Mansion and just walked into the left-behind office, he heard someone shouting: "Brother Xiao, congratulations!"
When Xiao Tang looked around, he saw two military commanders, Li Cheng and Wen Da, not far away. Li Cheng glanced at Xiao Tang with a gloomy face and left without answering. Wen Da came up to him with a cheerful smile.
He said to Xiao Tang: "Brother, you are really busy with things, and you don't see anyone all day long."
Xiao Tang looked at Wen Da's cheerful expression, but felt a little puzzled, and asked: "Why is Wen Dujian so happy? Has the eunuch who announced the imperial edict already come to deliver the official edict?"
Wen Da laughed and said: "That's right! Although my position as a dispatching general is still the military supervisor, I have been promoted to the rank of dispatching officer by the grace of the Holy One. As for the fierce general under your command, he has also been promoted to the rank of dispatching officer.
Soldiers and horses are brought under control."
Xiao Tang was even more puzzled when he heard that the military merits of the campaign against the bandits in southern Hebei Province had been sent to the Privy Council. The rebel Zhang Di was escorted to Shicao in Bianliang, Tokyo. The news of Ling Chi's mutilation had been reported, and the rest of the rebellious followers
The thief had already been beheaded in Tongdi County. The rest of the people who deserved pardon have been pardoned, and those who deserved rewards have also been rewarded. How come the eunuch who had announced the edict and rewarded him was omitted because he had the greatest military exploits?
Already?
When Wen Da saw Xiao Tang's expression of silence, he smiled mysteriously and said, "Haha, brother, you don't have to think too much. Master Zhongshu has been waiting for you for a long time. Just go and see him."
Wen Da was so secretive, but his expression seemed to be a good thing for me. I had met Liang Shijie earlier, and I would know the cause of the matter. Xiao Tang responded, said goodbye to Wen Da, and walked towards the back hall.
When Xiao Tang walked into the back hall of the Remaining Department, he saw Liang Shijie sitting on the Imperial Master's chair, sipping tea. When he saw Xiao Tang, he nodded slightly, but there seemed to be something profound in his eyes.
Xiao Tang went over to pay homage and said, "General Xiao Tang pays homage to the Prime Minister."
Liang Shijie gave a long hum, called Xiao Tang to sit down and said, "The Holy One has sent angels to Daming Mansion, and all the generals who have made great contributions in the campaign against the bandits in southern Hebei have been rewarded."
Xiao Tang's expression was as calm as water, and he just replied calmly: "Yes, I just met Governor Wen, and he already told me that I will know about it."
Liang Shijie raised his eyebrows, stared at Xiao Tang and said: "It was you who proposed to the imperial court to conquer Zhang Di in Mingzhou, and it was you who fought from Mingzhou in Hebei Province all the way to the Weisheng Army in Hedong. You captured Zhang Di alive and fought in large and small battles.
The one with the most outstanding achievements is you, Xiao Tang. Now the Holy One is talking about merit and rewards, but you are the only one left out. Don’t you want to know why?"
Xiao Tang nodded to Liang Shijie and said with a smile: "Why should I presume to speculate on the Holy Will? Since Enxiang called me to come, I think Enxiang will answer my questions for me, so I am all ears."
"Humph! You really can keep your composure." Liang Shijie suddenly felt a strange feeling in his heart. Liang Shijie remembered that before the verdict of the murder case of Daming Mansion Chang Street murderer Li Shaohua was pending, he first saw him on death row.
Xiao Tangshi, who had been living for more than a month, although he looked calm, he was very respectful and submissive to himself.
After more than two years, Liang Shijie did not expect that Xiao Tang would soar to the sky and provide him with great help in various government affairs such as business, smuggling, horse administration, etc. Not only this, Xiao Tang had only donated to him over the years.
The money amounted to hundreds of thousands.
At first, Liang Shijie only wanted to regard Xiao Tang as a pawn planted among the people of Daming Mansion and the world, but he did not expect that because of Xiao Tang, he would receive great benefits regardless of his political achievements and reputation. But as time went by,
Although Xiao Tang was still respectful when facing him, Liang Shijie felt that he could not see through him more and more. Liang Shijie hated this feeling, especially in this situation...
"Xiao Tang, I would like to ask you, how have I treated you over the years?" Liang Shijie asked, paying close attention to Xiao Tang's expression with his eyes, wanting to see through Xiao Tang's inner thoughts.
Xiao Tang noticed Liang Shijie's expression and roughly guessed why he was acting like this. Why was this high-ranking and aloof left-behind minister of Daming Mansion so eager to hear me express my loyalty to him? And why was the eunuch here rushing to deliver the edict?
He was awarded a reward, but he missed this critical moment of his own to be so aggressive with Xiao Tang?
If my guess is correct, I am afraid that Song Huizong Zhao Ji planned to meet him.
The day has finally arrived, and what is supposed to come will always come... Xiao Tang settled his mind, stood up again, bowed his hands to Liang Shijie, and saluted, saying: "Be kind to me, treat me kindly, and rebuild with kindness. If not for kindness, I will not be able to do anything."
The last general had already been sentenced to death for a murder case back then, but today I am afraid that he has turned into nothing but dust. If the last general gets an inch forward, he should do his best to repay the kindness of the benefactor."
"I just hope you can remember what you said today in the future." Liang Shijie closed his eyes and thought for a moment, and finally said leisurely: "The Holy One wants to announce your audience."
Even if he made a rough guess, Xiao Tang's heartstrings still trembled. The Song Dynasty was not as famous as this famous mansion. The officialdom here was dominated by Liang Shijie alone, while in Bianliang, Tokyo, there were many dignitaries, powerful men and tyrants.
Like a crucian carp crossing a river, any high-ranking official who stomps his feet in the state capital can shake up the high-ranking officials and nobles of that country. I am afraid that in the eyes of those powerful officials, I am just like a servant who looks after the house and the courtyard.
Dealing with those people will require more effort than dealing with Liang Shijie, and it will be like walking on thin ice.
Before Xiao Tang could reply, Liang Shijie said again: "I have seen your contribution in Daming Mansion, which is very good. You are also very smart. Not only do you manage your own market town in order, but you also help this mansion a lot.
I just hope you can do better when you go to Bianliang, Tokyo. Maybe my father-in-law really needs your help."
Isn't your father-in-law the traitor Cai Jing? Xiao Tang couldn't help cursing in his heart: I worked under Liang Shijie, and now I have become a member of Cai's party. Although I have a low official position now, when the time comes, I will definitely be ruthless behind my back.
Give that eternal treacherous prime minister a hard blow! In terms of power and tactics, Cai Jing is indeed a leader, but if he acts according to his decrees, the Song Dynasty will continue to rot sooner or later. If I want to stay out of it, why should I help the tyrants and do the shame of Jingkang in the future?
The treacherous official who was still alive under the sword and ax of the Jinren!?
Although he thought so in his heart, Xiao Tang said to Liang Shijie calmly on the surface: "But how can I help Xianggong Cai if he speaks softly?"
Liang Shijie sighed and said: "The situation between the DPRK and China has been extremely dangerous in recent times. First, Zhang Kangguo, the minister Zuocheng who was impeached by his father-in-law instructing Taiwanese officials to be impeached, died suddenly... The emperor was also extremely angry about this matter. Zhang Shangying and others
Then he took the opportunity to slander his father-in-law, and his wife, Tong Guan, had an unhappy relationship with his father-in-law because he worshiped Kaifu Yi and the three ministers. Even Zheng Juzhong was at odds with his father-in-law because he was competing for the throne.
Fortunately, my father-in-law had many disciples in the court, and he had a close friendship with the high school student of the Palace Commander who was favored by the Holy One. I am sure you have heard about the achievements of the high school student, and those wonderful pieces you performed in the Jinfeng Yululou Band Hall.
, after being introduced to Bianliang in Tokyo, I heard that the Holy One is very fond of you. Now that you are a person and conduct yourself in the world, if you are favored by the Holy One, will you still be worried about your rapid rise to the top?"
In other words, I was asked to imitate a great traitor, and then help another great traitor after I gain power... Xiao Tang secretly sneered, and after arguing with Liang Shijie, Xiao Tang said again: "Since the official summoned me, then...
We will make preparations and head to Bianliang, Tokyo."
But Liang Shijie shook his head and said: "Even if you go now, I'm afraid you won't be able to see the Holy One. The Holy One summoned you, but he didn't ask you to leave immediately, but asked you to move to Bianliang, Tokyo after March next year."
After hearing this, Xiao Tang was startled and asked, "Since the official has announced that he will go to Beijing to meet the Holy Spirit, why don't you ask the general to set off immediately?"
Liang Shijie smiled coldly, twirled his beard and said: "Why do you think the Holy One has announced your presence? Just because you have made some achievements on the battlefield and captured Zhang Di alive when wiping out the bandits in southern Hebei? Humph! How many lives and deaths did the Western Army of the Song Dynasty go through?
Well, there are more than a thousand people who have surpassed you in battle. Do you think any of those reckless men would be lucky enough to see Long Yan?
Isn't it because your Jinfeng Yulu Tower has countless novel songs, which are called "Tokyo Bianliang" and "big and small hooks and tiles", and brothels and courtesans are eager to imitate them. The Holy One is very interested, and just wants to see the true appearance of the genuine Jinfeng Yulu Tower.
, where is it enough for you to go alone? This is to ask you to prepare well and ask the entire Jinfeng Yulu Loulefang to move all their properties to Bianliang, Tokyo!"
So that's it... Xiao Tang secretly sighed in his heart, the foolish king Zhao Ji who was particularly artistic had indeed done such willful things frequently. Since the fourth year of Chongning, the Hua Shi Gang alone had harmed countless people in the southeastern Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas.
The suffering caused by this is unspeakable. Millions of laborers have been spent across the country to transport those rugged and huge rocks. Even major events related to the country's people's livelihood have to be squeezed aside, allowing canal ships and a large number of merchant ships to be forced to transport them.
Hua Shi. Now the emperor, who is ninety-five years old, wants to hear fresh songs, so he hooks up his fingers and tells Jinfeng Yulu Tower to move all the people from Daming Mansion on He 1 North Road to Bianliang, Tokyo, Gyeonggi Road.
Isn’t it something extremely common?
However, with this buffer period, Xiao Tang was well prepared for his trip to Bianliang, Tokyo. This time he was going to plunge headlong into the intrigues and undercurrents of the officialdom of the Song Dynasty, although there was no sword or sword.
In a life-and-death fight, how can one man's courage deal with those cunning and treacherous ministers who have deep pockets in the city?
Xiao Tang knew that some of the opponents he might face in Bianliang, Tokyo, would not pick up knives and fight him like his previous enemies, nor would they even show the slightest hostility towards Xiao Tang. Because many people there would
He is very good at being friendly with you, patting you on the shoulder and hugging you, and then pushing you into the abyss with a smile when you are not prepared.
And that kind of enemy is often the most terrifying enemy.
(The end of "Volume 2: Sharp Edge Unsheathed", previews of "Volume 3: Tokyo Dream", "Volume 4: Storm in the Northland"...)