Chapter 258 The relationship between Tong and Gao, the traitor is not all friends
Tong Guan seemed to have known about Zhao Ji's appointment of Xiao Tang as deputy envoy to go to Liao with him. He said: "I once heard that Xiao Du Yuhou's ancestor was an important minister in the southern court of Liao. Because Yelu Yixin manipulated the government,
He persecuted dissidents and moved his family to the Song Dynasty. Although Du Yuhou is now a Song Dynasty native, it would be a good thing to take this opportunity to visit his ancestral homeland."
It is not unusual for Tong Guan to know Xiao Tang's life experience. He sent Jin Niang to his home all the way, opened the Jinfeng Yulu Tower, conquered the southern Hebei bandits and captured the thief Zhang Di alive, gained the favor of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty and transferred him to the capital, and appeased the Bingfangshan bandits on South Jingnan Road.
After a series of deeds, Xiao Tang's reputation has skyrocketed, and his past can be learned with just a little inquiry.
It is not unusual for Zhao Ji to send Xiao Tang as an envoy of the Song Dynasty to the Liao Kingdom. The Liao Dynasty re-appointed the Han Han Derang to worship the prime minister and take charge of the affairs of the Second Council. He improved the relationship between the Khitans and the Han people in the Liao Dynasty, and also worked hard to promote the Song-Liao alliance, etc.
As a son-in-law of the Han family, Han Derang (later renamed Yelu Longyun) was the one who assisted the Liao officials for the longest time and had the greatest influence;
Xixia won the great victory of Haoshuichuan (although this person helped the foreigners to destroy the Song Dynasty as his own duty, and only wanted to exchange the blood of his compatriots for his own fame and wealth) and was highly valued by Yuan Hao. The Song Dynasty, which represented the orthodoxy of China, embraced all rivers, how could it not be tolerated?
He is just a Xiao Tang.
What makes Xiao Tang curious is Tong Guan's attitude towards him. Among the big-name figures in the court he has seen: Zheng Juzhong is arrogant and difficult to get close to; Gao Qiu is a man of secrets and a double-edged sword; Liang Shicheng is gloomy and restrained, and seems to be a poisonous snake when getting along with him.
It made people feel uncomfortable to be stared at; even Cai Jing's son Cai You was arrogant, mean and domineering, but although Tong Guan also had the majesty of a superior, he seemed to be deliberately trying to win over Xiao Tang.
At this time, I heard Zhao Ji say to Xiao Tang: "After all, Tong Aiqing wants to meet the Lord of Liao and also investigate the national conditions of Liao. I have another important task for Xiao Aiqing: when Liang Shangshu was appointed as the transfer envoy of the capital of Hebei, he paid tribute to me the pearls of the North.
, I like it very much, and I have also heard that Xiao Aiqing managed her property in an orderly manner when she was in Daming Mansion, Hebei Province. This time I am going to Liao Dynasty as an envoy, I would also like to ask Aiqing to purchase a batch of northern pearls for me to bring to the palace."
When Xiao Tang heard this, he suddenly realized that what Zhao Ji was really worried about was not just some important national affairs. This time he was ordered to go on a mission to the Liao Kingdom, and he was also asked to purchase some exotic jewelry for him to play with.
The Liang Shangshu mentioned by Zhao Ji is Liang Zimei, the uncle of Liang Shijie, the left-behind prime minister of Daming Prefecture. According to historical records, when Liang Zimei was the transfer envoy of the capital of Hebei Province, he "spend all his money on gifts, even donating 3 million yuan of Shibei pearls to advance."
During the Ning Dynasty, all the ministers from Cao Cao came to Xianyu, starting from Zimei. The northern pearl came out of Jurchen, and Zimei was sold in Khitan. Khitan was greedy for profit, and tortured Jurchen and captured Haidongqing in order to get the pearl. The disaster between the two countries was based on this."
The northern pearls are large in size, light yellow in color, bright and round, and eye-catching. They are far superior to the products from the south of the Five Ridges and the North Sea, so they are highly appreciated by the royal family of the Song Dynasty. In fact, Zhao Ji also took great care of Xiaotang, and he also contributed to the purchase of northern pearls as tribute.
, and also gave Xiao Tang an opportunity to advance to the official rank.
But for Xiao Tang, the key is that the main producing area of Beizhu comes from the sphere of influence of the Jurchens in Baishan and Heishui. It seems that this time not only will they have to deal with the Khitan Erlang, who is "the same clan and the same clan", but they will also have to see the Yanyun Northland and the scenery beyond the Great Wall.
It is possible that we can also see our sworn enemy in the future, the ferocious nation that claims to be "invincible if there are not even ten thousand Jurchens"...
The mission to the Liao Kingdom was not just for this moment. Tong Guan, who was also Xihe Lanhuang, military envoy of Wukang, and inspector general of the Western Army, had many other matters to deal with. Zhao Ji, Tong Guan, Xiao Tang and others It is scheduled to be ready in five months and head north to Liaodi.
After the discussion, Tong Guan and Xiao Tang said goodbye to Zhao Ji, and when they all left the gate of Yanfu Palace, Tong Guan's expression changed. Although his attitude towards Xiao Tang was still polite, his gestures and gestures were a little more coercive. Looking at the situation, he looked at Xiao Tang and said: "Our family is fighting against Xixia, but the Liao Kingdom has repeatedly interfered with it. This time, Xiao Du Yuhou will share the worries for our family. He should also be able to detect the flaws of the Liao Kingdom. I hope Xiao Du Yuhou will Try your best to live up to the official's favor."
As my deputy envoy, I just do some business of purchasing some jesters like Beizhu, so what can I do with my whole life? Although he thought this in his heart, Xiao Tang still smiled slightly and said to Tong Guan: "That's it, Children's Day Since the commander-in-chief is the chief envoy, the general will do his best to assist him."
"Our family heard that Marquis Xiao Duyu and Gaodian Shuai seem to be at odds?" Tong Guan stared at Xiao Tang and said: "I heard that Marquis Xiao Duyu conquered Fangshan in southern Hebei and made many efforts to suppress the grass bandits. Credit. It should be noted that the reason why Marshal Gao Dian was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of Sanya was that he also served in the Northwest Army and made military exploits. If Marquis Du Yu is interested in making meritorious service to the country, our family can also be your guarantor when you go to Xixia. Fight for fame in the border areas."
Huh? How could you, Tong Guan, be so kind? Seeing Tong Guan still with a meaningful smile on his face, Xiao Tang couldn't help but murmur in his heart. When Tong Guan gradually controlled the military power of the Privy Council during the Zhenghe period, there was really no need to look at Gao Qiu. He acted with a clear face, but there was no need for him to offend Gao Qiu for no reason.
What's more, there is currently a quarrel because Cai Jing strongly opposes Zhao Ji's appointment of Tong Guan as the Kaifu Yi and the Third Division. Not only does Tong Guan know Xiao Tang's life experience, he naturally also knows that his official career originated from the name of Cai Jing's son-in-law Liang Shijie. The government is left to stay in the Sizhong. If you have nothing to do, you will be a traitor or a thief, not to mention this prime minister who uses all her heart and tricks to take over the military power?
Tong Guan seemed to see the confusion on Xiao Tang's face. He raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Although our family has some disputes with Xianggong Cai, it is not a big deal. In the past, we supported each other, and we both prospered and suffered. Now that Cai Xianggong is just dormant for a while, how can he be neglected by the official family? Du Yuhou is favored by the saints, but he is still under the command of a high-ranking commander. If he is ambitious and hard to fulfill, our family will promote a junior who is determined to serve the country. What's wrong with being a general?"
Tong Guan's words sent three signals to Xiao Tang: first, Tong Guan was not only capable of leading troops, but also had good political sensitivity. He knew that the prime minister like Cai Jing, who had experienced ups and downs, would make a comeback; Second, because Xiao Tang comes from the "Cai Party" and is a figure who can speak in front of Zhao Ji, this is the reason why Tong Guan is willing to support Xiao Tang; third, the relationship between Tong Guan and Gao Qiu is not only not important. Being close to him, he didn't even care that he might displease Gao Qiu.
Xiao Tang also confirmed some of his thoughts from Tong Guan's words: Although Tong Guan, Cai Jing, Gao Qiu and others were all famous treacherous ministers during the Huizong period of the Song Dynasty, the few intersections between Tong Guan and Gao Qiu recorded in history were In the first year of Jingkang, there was a fierce conflict between the two when they were discussing the escape route. Gao Qiu, as the highest officer of the imperial army in the capital, did not participate in Cai Jing, Tong Guan and others' decision to join forces with the Jin Dynasty to destroy the Liao Dynasty.
According to historical facts, the relationship between the six thieves including Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Yang Jian, Gao Qiu and other powerful traitors is definitely not "the same smell". They worked hand in hand to harm the country of the Song Dynasty. Among them, Cai Jing and Tong Guan had short-term conflicts.
, most of the time they were in a strategic alliance, but Cai Jing and Li Bangyan were at odds with their original ally Wang Fu, but Wang Fu fawned over Liang Shicheng, and Cai Jing was afraid of Liang Shicheng's power, but Yang Jian and Liang Shicheng were in the same court...
The relationship between several treacherous ministers was in chaos, and apart from some cooperation with Cai Jing, Gao Qiu only focused on controlling the Imperial Guards in the capital and fighting for power. It seems that Gao Qiu also knew that he was a rogue in the capital, and he was with other traitorous party officials and scribes.
There is also a very deep diaphragm between them.
Thinking from Tong Guan's point of view, he has been leading the army in the border areas for decades, and he still has the ability to lead troops in battles. However, Gao Qiu also holds military power like him, but he only relies on flattering officials and banning the army from the capital.
The management is in a mess and the combat power is declining day by day. What will Tong Guan think when he sees it?
This is a good thing for Xiao Tang. At least while dealing with Gao Qiu now, he will not have enemies on all sides in the capital, making him tired of dealing with them.
"We have not yet known that Commander Tongjie captured Qingtang, conquered Xige Zangzheng, collected Jishi's army, and defeated the Xia people in Pingxia City. He has repeatedly made military exploits. I really admire him very much. If I can be lucky enough to fight with Tongjie
The commander-in-chief fights side by side, and the general will serve himself." Xiao Tang handed over to Tong Guanyi and gave him a satisfactory answer.
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Since the mission to the Liao Kingdom still had to wait for a few months, when Xiao Tang returned to his residence, he packed up his bags and prepared to go to Jiangzhou to catch up with the official escorting Tang's father and Yan Qing and others. Yan Qing was a few days ahead of Xiao Tang, and he
Following Tang's father and the two officials who escorted him, they traveled for about half a month and had already passed Huainan West Road and entered the boundary of Jiangzhou.
Tang's father looked sad and silent along the way, but the two officials were polite to Tang's father and did not seem to have any plans to harm him. Yan Qing was alert and smart, and stayed with him all the way. The two officials also
It was not discovered that they were being followed along the way.
When Yan Qing followed Father Tang and others over the ridge, he had already seen a hotel at the foot of the ridge. The hotel was backed by a cliff, with a strange tree at the door and thatched cottages in front and behind. He went under the shade of the tree and picked out a hotel.
Here comes the drunkard.
Before Tang's father and two officials could enter, a man had been greeted from the hotel. The man had a torn turban on his head, a cloth vest with a collar, his arms exposed, and a cloth handkerchief underneath. He met Tang
The father and the officials immediately put on a smiling face and said hurriedly: "Several guests, please come in quickly!"
There was no village in the front and no shop in the back. Father Tang and the two officials were already hungry and tired, so they followed the man into the wine shop. But Yan Qing had sharp eyes, and he saw in the dark that the shopkeeper had a red beard and red silk hair.
The tiger's eyes widened. When he greeted Tang's father and the two government servants, he also peeked at the packages they carried with them from time to time. Yan Qing was startled and couldn't help thinking to herself: This guy is cruel by nature, and his behavior is not a kind person.
, but it’s Mr. Tang’s life that is miserable. This wine shop is most likely a black shop!
