Chapter 1500 Open up the territory, the world's military marshal (1)
Li Li was already in danger, but when he saw Cai Jing's head rolling to the ground with his own eyes, Liang Shicheng, Wang Fu, Li Bangyan... and Li Li, who had succeeded Yang Jian, another powerful eunuch in the province, who had died of illness a few years earlier, and succeeded him as the general manager.
Yan (the title of Six Thieves originally refers to the powerful official Li Yan, and the original name of the powerful traitor Li Bangyan was also Li Yan, but they were actually two people. Li Bangyan was accused of betraying the country and betraying the country. In later generations, he was supposed to replace Li Yan and bear the infamy of the Six Thieves.
When the powerful and traitorous ministers who once dominated the court fully realized the fate they would face, all they could do now was howl with tears, kneeling on the ground and banging their heads.
As for Tong Guan, who had been captured by the Jin army together with Zhao Ji, Wanyan Orulu Bu originally deeply hated the eunuch for secretly using ghost tricks and instigating the turmoil in the states of Yanyun newly occupied by the Jin army.
Uneasy, so he was humiliated the most every day, and the mighty and murderous aura deliberately created by this fierce and timid official had long been completely worn away. But now that he was at the end of his road, Tong Guanqiang encouraged himself again
He mustered up some courage and shouted in a high voice: "Xiao Tang, originally our family was determined to control the military power of the Western Army, quell the border troubles, and make great contributions to the country. Why do you and I become at odds with each other?
Unexpectedly, you want to ruin my good deeds!
...Ask yourself, when you and I first met, our family had the intention to promote you, and we both went to Liao Dynasty as envoys and developed some friendship, but why do you insist on blocking our way?
Why do you have to fight against our family? Now that our family is in trouble, and we can no longer fight against you, what kind of hatred is this? Why do you want to push our family to death!? "
Xiao Tang's eyes flickered, he stared at Tong Guan, and said coldly: "Are you determined to make great contributions to the country? Or should I say that you are overjoyed at success and greedy for glory and profit? Yes, you have been on the battlefield for decades and have repeatedly achieved success.
However, how many times were they motivated by military force and repeatedly provoking wars due to the desire to claim credit, causing a large number of soldiers and civilians to die in vain on the battlefield?
Even if you are an eunuch, you still want to argue that the military is ruthless, and casualties are inevitable. However, you covet the military power of the Western Army, and you do not hesitate to frame your colleagues, persecute Zhongliang, and coerce tens of thousands of soldiers to be ambushed by the Xia army. If I had not rescued you in time,
I'm afraid there will be more than ten thousand civilians, husbands and soldiers who will die in vain in the side court, but what can you say?"
Just as Xiao Tang finished speaking, Tong Guan suddenly heard someone yelling angrily: "Tong Guan! In front of Liu today, do you dare to say that you are worthy of me and those Song Army soldiers who should not have been martyred in the side court?
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When Tong Guan saw Liu Fa sitting on the wheel being pushed out of the crowd, his eyes widened in horror. There was no trace of blood on his face, cold sweat was dripping from his forehead, and he just murmured:
: "As expected...as expected, you were rescued by Xiao Tang'er..."
When the enemy met, Liu Fa was aroused by righteous indignation. He couldn't help but tremble, and he gnashed his teeth and shouted angrily: "Liu is originally a soldier of the country, and he has long ignored life and death. He also knows that he has no choice but to suffer like you."
I was manipulated by a powerful official who was favored by the government. I had no choice but to admit it when you forced me to die against my mortal enemy. I had no choice but to admit it when I was falsely accused by you of disobeying the commander's order and suffered the crime of being defeated and losing my master. Even if you secretly sent someone to
Salmon Island commanded Guanzhai, and I lost both my legs and almost lost my life, but I still had to admit it...because although Liu was unjust and unyielding, he has already taught you, this eunuch, to bring disaster to the country and his family.
It's hard to surrender, but you are a close minister of the emperor. If you really have the ability to control the country at Jingbian and protect the family and the people, no matter how resentful you are in your heart, I still hope that when you take the military power, you can make great contributions to the country and keep foreign captives at bay.
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But you, the eunuch, advocated the alliance with the Jin Dynasty to destroy the Liao Dynasty. You led the Western Army to the northern expedition to Yanjing, but you were defeated and did not return. When the Jin thief invaded the south, you should have ordered the troops in Hedong and Hebei to resist to the death, but you were timid and abandoned your territory. Fleeing south, in the past you relied on your merits and power to cultivate cronies in the Western Army, eliminate dissidents, and accumulated great prestige. However, when the national crisis approached, you cowered and fled. How can you be worthy of being an important minister in charge of the military?"
Facing Liu Fa's stern rebuke, Tong Guan's face was already dull, and he slumped on the ground in a state of despair. He was slurring his words and could no longer hear what he was saying.
Long before he fled south with the Supreme Emperor, Tong Guan had heard that all the civil servants and scholars in Bianjing wanted to impeach him. They had grudges against the Liao, Jin, and Jin Dynasties for ruining the military and government, and created a rift. He should kill the traitors and ministers to thank the world... . And for many years, he has been favored by the emperor's favor, not only because he is good at catering to the favor, but more importantly, the official family really needs him as a confidant and favorite to control the various departments of the Western Army in the border area. However, he Facing the Jin army's southern invasion, they fled without a fight. The prestige of the commander who had led the army for decades was gone. The two emperors were unable to protect themselves. What use could he be to them?
Now he bumped into Liu Fa, who was persecuted and framed by himself. Tong Guan knew that he would die, but he lamented that the fate of heaven was unpredictable and fate played tricks on people. It was obvious that Xiao Tang was a traitor and traitor who betrayed the imperial court, and I was supposed to restore the land of Yan. I was granted a royal title by the imperial court, but now the Second Emperor lets the thief Xiao Tang deal with me... Then what have I become?
Xiao Tang stared coldly at Tong Guan's helpless and dejected look, and then stretched out his hand. Behind him, Shi Jin, Tang Bin, Liu Tang, Ou Peng and other leaders immediately rushed out, dragging Tong Guan, Liang Shicheng, and Cai. You and other treacherous officials are temporarily detained. These powerful traitors in the DPRK and Central Government in the past are crying and begging for mercy. The green forest heroes who already hate these corrupt officials who have harmed the country and the people can only feel noisy. , Tou Tou just punched and kicked him, causing two or three people to faint immediately, and he only held them up for a breath before dragging them down.
Seeing his great enemy Tong Guan in such a predicament, Liu Fa felt that he finally let out the evil spirit that he had been suppressing for a long time. But thinking of the two emperors of the Zhao family, the mighty Emperor of the Song Dynasty first bowed to the Jin people, and now he is trying to protect himself. He could only be cautious about Xiao Tang's orders. He couldn't help but sigh, and secretly said: After all, there are many heroes under Xiao Renxia who were originally national generals, but were persecuted by evil forces and had to go to the green forest to avoid disaster. Now I can finally win the title of protecting the country and building the industry, and no longer have to hide in the dangerous mountains and strongholds as a green forest strongman. However, if there are no foreign gold thieves, the relationship between Xiao Renxia and the court... How long can we live in peace and harmony?
It is said that there is a dilemma between loyalty and righteousness, but Xiao Renxia saved my life many times, and it was only because of his overwhelming injustice that he could be vindicated and his deep hatred could be repaid. Such kindness is as deep as the ocean. If I live up to such great kindness, It's a waste of my life... Although I have always been loyal to the imperial court, the two emperors have repeatedly failed in politics and ethics, neglected the innocent, and flirted with traitors. The country of the Central Plains is controlled by them and will eventually fall into the hands of foreign invaders. .....Is this court still worthy of my, Liu Fa’s, loyalty?
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After a night's rest, Zhao Ji, Zhao Huan and the other captive Song officials and people who had survived the catastrophe were finally able to have a peaceful sleep. Xiao Tang also sent Chai Jin, Li Ying and other leaders to have a temporary meeting with each other. Negotiate with Zhang Shuye's imperial army stationed there and inform them that the two emperors and the descendants of the Zhao family are safe and sound. If you want to meet with the officials, you must ask for instructions in advance. However, if you act rashly and cause the two emperors to make any mistakes, then Magistrate Zhang must bear the consequences himself.
When Xiao Tang summoned Zhao Ji and Zhao Huan to meet again, he also gave them reassurance and promised to escort all the Song royal family, ministers and people who were captured by the Jin army back to Bianliang, Tokyo. As for those who were left behind by the Jin army, The puppet emperor Zhang Bangchang in Bianjing, as well as those rebellious ministers who surrendered in defiance of the wind and followed the lead of the Jin people, would also be raided and captured, so that they could teach Zhao Ji and Zhao Huaneng to return to Bianliang, Tokyo and continue to be their supreme emperor and officials.
Zhao Ji and Zhao Huan were overjoyed when they heard this, and quickly thanked Xiao Tang profusely. They almost knelt down and kowtowed to thank the Lord for his kindness. However, Xiao Tang suddenly changed the subject and said to the pair of foolish kings that before setting off, they had made some promises and wanted to Please ask the Supreme Emperor and the officials to honor it immediately.
