Chapter 346 You praise me so much, you are scolding me
(Water Margin Renxia book club number: 277318413)
In the following ten days, Xiao Tang mainly discussed various businesses under his name in Hebei Lianglu, the livelihood of tenants, etc. with Xiao Yi, Bian Xiang, Yang Lin and other close brothers.
The Xiao family group practices local bravery.
When the envoys to Liao, with Zheng Yunzhong as the chief envoy and Tong Guan as the deputy envoy, arrived at Damingfu, Xiao Tang, the five brothers Yan Qing, Xu Guanzhong, Shi Jin, Xiao Yi, Duan Jingzhu and Liang Shijie and other officials from Hebei Province arrived early
Waiting outside the city.
Since the Jinfeng Yulu Tower of the Xiao Tang Dynasty was moved to Bianliang, Tokyo, the most prosperous place in the Daming Palace is Cuiyun Tower. Liang Shijie had already ordered people to hold a grand banquet here for Zheng Yunzhong, Tong Guan and other envoys.
Catch the wind and wash away the dust.
Zheng Yunzhong, who was the envoy to the Liao Dynasty, although there was only one word difference in their names with Zheng Juzhong, the brother of Concubine Zheng in the harem and who was also expected to win the throne, he was mostly responsible for the Song court's diplomacy with foreign countries.
He was very low-key and dignified when it came to matters, so the person who attracted the most attention during the banquet was undoubtedly Tong Guan, who gradually took over the military and political power inside and outside the court, and became more and more powerful.
I saw Tong Guan in high spirits, holding a cup and holding a cup, chatting and laughing with Liang Shijie and other Hebei officials. The Xiaotang envoy picked up vegetables with chopsticks and poured himself a drink, but he seemed a little uninterested. This mission to Liao was originally because Zhao Ji favored Tong
I just wanted to give him a chance to be promoted and take him along with me.
Xiao Tang could predict what would happen next. Tong Guan wanted to use his military achievements in conquering Xixia to accumulate the capital to become a king and a lord. However, the Liao Kingdom, which wanted to maintain the three-legged situation of Song, Liao and Xia, would of course interfere with the Song Dynasty in various ways.
Regarding Xia's military operations, Tong Guan had long been resentful of the Liao Dynasty, which had repeatedly obstructed it. When he saw with his own eyes that the Liao Dynasty's court was becoming increasingly dizzy and the domestic situation was becoming more and more turbulent, he would have the idea of defeating Liao and Ping Yan.
What's more, Song Shenzong once said that "the one who captures the sixteen states of Yanyun will be crowned king", because according to the historical background at that time, this was basically an impossible task. But Tong Guan cannot fail to remember that when the Song Dynasty was founded,
Meritorious officials such as Shi Shouxin, Murong Yanzhao, Gao Huaide, Cao Bin and others were only granted the title of king after their death. As long as they were able to be crowned kings with different surnames by the court during their lifetime, they were still as eunuchs... They were extremely utilitarian.
The loyal Tong Guan will definitely use any means to promote the plan to conquer the Liao Dynasty.
But Tong Guan's military opportunism has been verified in history books as his failure. Tong Guan, who wanted to be crowned king, exposed all the shortcomings and shortcomings of his command of the army during the expedition against Liao.
He beat up the drowned dog, but was bitten by the drowned dog until it was bloody. The only thing Xiao Tang is concerned about now is, will this kind of history happen again?
Xiao Tangwu thought to himself, and suddenly his vision went dark. Tong Guan sat down next to him with a golden sword, and saw Tong Guan holding a wine bowl and said to Xiao Tang boldly: "Xiao Du Yuhou and a certain
My family is serving the country as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom, and I must live up to the imperial commission. Come here, and do this with a certain family!"
Tong Guan asked himself that he had always judged people very accurately. This Xiao Tang was liked by the officials, but he was not willing to rely on the capital to cater to the saint's will. Instead, he strived to ask for orders and credit. A few days ago, he even appeased Jingnan Road.
Busy with quelling banditry and purging the army of moths... Tong Guan also knew that when Xiao Tang served in the Remaining Department of Daming Prefecture, he also served as a vanguard in the expedition against the Hebei bandits gathered by Zhang Di, just like him.
This kind of temperament must be to achieve great achievements on the battlefield. If Xiao Tang is like this, how can I, Tong Guan, be the same?
Since you can speak in front of the officials, you are of great use to me. In the past, you only calmed down some bandits in the green forest. What kind of credit is it? As long as you are willing to be used by me, when I conquered Xia and Pingliao, I, Tong Guan, gave me Will you not be tempted by the opportunity to fight with me on the battlefield and make immortal achievements?
Xiao Tang smiled, and he and Tong Guan drank all the wine in the bowl. However, while talking to Tong Guan at close range, Xiao Tang suddenly smelled the pungent scent of dew coming from Tong Guan. He was afraid that it was Tong Guan. Guan Guan used some perfume sachets to cover up the peculiar smell of eunuchs after he was purified... Seeing Tong Guan's majestic martial arts style, he also smelled the indescribable smell emanating from him. There was a strange smell, and Xiao Tang suddenly felt uncomfortable all over his body.
Suddenly, Xiao Tang thought of some of the leaders he had come into contact with at work in later generations. Some of them were very energetic. They often mobilized employees in their departments and made many future plans. But the more they implemented their work, The more you can see that they are very happy with their achievements, they like to raise their own status, they always appear domineering when communicating with employees and colleagues, and they must also stand in a dominant position.
To some extent, Tong Guan is very similar to that type of person, but that type of so-called leader only wants to gain a sense of self-satisfaction in controlling employees, and at the same time, he also attempts to make everyone in the department follow his own agenda. Tong Guan is willing to carry out his work, but Tong Guan wants to recruit useful generals in the army, and even wants to use the entire country as a bargaining chip to satisfy his growing desire for power.
"Chief Commander Tong Jie is loyal to the country, and I admire him very much. This time I am on an envoy to the North with Commander Tong Jie, and I should do my best to help you and live up to the trust of the officials." It was just a matter of scene. Xiao Tang owed a slight debt to Qian Qian. body, and said to Tong Guan.
"Haha, if a certain family relies on its elders to sell its elders, they call Xiao Du Yuhou a wise nephew." Tong Guan could also sense that Xiao Tang was treating him with courtesy and was also somewhat polite, so he waved his hand and said:
"Nephew Xiao Xian, we are all sons and daughters who were defeated in the army, there is no need to be like mother-in-law! In the past, Li Guangbi and Li Taibao of the Tang Dynasty defeated Tubo and Tuyuhun, and when they and Guo Lingping settled Anlu Mountain, Shi Siming's rebellion, even more He was praised as "the best in ZTE for his military exploits". Li Taibao and nephew Xiao Xian were both from the Khitan ethnic group. Although the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom had been at odds with each other for more than a hundred years, Li Taibao had made great contributions to the country. The famous generals of ancient times cannot be added to the list. Since my wise nephew has the heart to serve the country with fists and fists, shouldn't he follow the example of Li Taibao Li Wumu who fought against chaos and established a great military reputation by contributing to the country?"
...I don’t know if Tong Guan thought that Xiao Tang was from the Khitan ethnic group and was worried about traveling with him as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom, so he moved Li Guangbi, a famous general of the Zhongxing Dynasty of the Tang Dynasty. As for Xiao Tang Lai said that there was no obstacle in his heart. People from the Song Dynasty and Khitan people were still Chinese in the end. When Xiao Tang was thinking to himself, he heard Tong Guan say again:
"A certain family was favored by the Holy One. First, they lived in the palace as servants, and later they were appointed as ministers in the Jinming Bureau. If you want to live a stable and happy life, you don't have to fight on the battlefield and suffer all the wind and rain for more than ten years. However, when the country is employing people, we who receive salary from the imperial court should dedicate ourselves to sharing the worries of the Holy One.
Nephew Xiao Xian is young and promising, and a certain family also knows that you are determined to work hard and make contributions to repay the emperor's kindness... Nephew Xiao Xian, in fact, you are very much like a certain family."
Tong Guan's words made Xiao Tang almost choke in his throat. He knew that Tong Guan meant to win over him by saying this. What's more, Tong Guan lived in the Imperial Academy and held military and political power inside and outside the court, just like Tong Guan.
For such a high official in the imperial court to speak like this to a junior in the officialdom, he naturally wanted to appreciate and promote him.
But do you think I'm like you, a powerful traitor who is notorious as the "Six Thieves"? Or do you think I'm like a eunuch with something missing from his crotch?
Are you praising me? Are you scolding me?...
After the banquet, Xiao Tang, Yan Qing, Xu Guanzhong and other five brothers packed up their carriages and set off, following the envoys led by Zheng Yunzhong and Tong Guan all the way north to Xiongzhou, where the border between Song and Liao was located.
