Chapter 959 Hidden needles in cotton, provoking strong enemies
In addition, in order to rush to Xiaojiaji to mourn his mentor Zhou Tong, Xiao Tang ordered Yan Qing to pack his bags and mobilize people. After all, as an important minister of the Privy Council, he had to go to the imperial city to report to Zhao Ji the reason for taking leave to return home, so that he could leave Bian. Beijing for a while.
Although Zhou Tong could not get into the eyes of Fang Jinzi and the powerful officials in the court, after all, he had served as a teacher at the Imperial Boxing Hall in Bianjing, and he was also well-known among the Bianliang Forbidden Army in Tokyo. Zhao Ji learned that he was When Xiao Tang's teacher passed away, although it was not necessary for officials in the court to report to Ding You when their parents died, it was not necessary to return to their hometown to observe mourning. However, it was natural for people to return to their hometown to pay homage to their mentor. In addition, Xiao Tang had established various arrangements due to the war between Song and Xia. The reward for his military exploits has not yet been determined, but his relationship with Cai Jing, Tong Guan and other high-ranking officials in the court who are also close ministers of Zhao Ji has become somewhat complicated... He taught Xiao Tang to return home to attend the funeral for his mentor, and he also saved time in the court. If something unexpected happens, Zhao Ji immediately comforts him with kind words and allows Xiao Tang to take leave and return home.
Xiao Tang then returned to the mansion. He had ordered Yang Xu and other confidants who were taking care of various official matters in Bianjing. He also gave gentle instructions to the family members in the back house and sent someone to Wang Huan. After Han Cunbao and others explained the reason, they immediately rushed back with Yan Qing and a group of people, and went straight to Xiaojiaji, Damingfu, on Hebei East Road.
It's just that since returning to Beijing, Xiao Tang has been running around for business and private matters, happy events and funerals. It is inevitable that he will be a little careless when he is rushing to do everything. Some things that are supposed to be dealt with are not done in time, and some things that should be stabilized for the time being are inevitable. People don’t have the time and energy to be careful...
Therefore, Xiao Tang severely offended one of the most difficult people to deal with in Bianjing's officialdom.
At this time, in the luxurious mansion of Cai Jing, the powerful prime minister in Bianliang, Tokyo, whether it was the servants in the inner courtyard or the outer courtyard, the maids, the stewards... they were all doing their jobs carefully, and they didn't even dare to take a breath. , because these servants in Cai Jing's residence seem to feel that the atmosphere in Cai Jing's residence is particularly depressing today. When Grand Master Cai is in a bad mood, the servants in the residence must be careful, just like many officials in the court must also be careful. Cai Jing's expression and behavior were ordinary.
After decades in the Bianjing court, some people hated Cai Jing to the core, and some people looked up to Cai Jing, but almost no one dared to ignore the existence of this powerful prime minister of the Song Dynasty who had several ups and downs in the officialdom, as later generations mentioned. Almost all powerful officials and traitors in the Northern Song Dynasty would first think of Cai Jing, the leader of the "Six Thieves".
As a figure who has controlled the government for decades, Cai Jing served under the command of Aoxianggong Wang Anshi. Later, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Cai You and other powerful ministers who now hold power in the Song Dynasty were all admired by him. Cai Jing's fortune came from Cai Jing's breath. And like Zhao Tingzhi, Zhang Shangying, Zhang Kangguo, Zheng Juzhong... Cai Jing has faced countless political opponents in his life. Even if he loses power for a while, Cai Jing will turn around again in the court. , those sworn enemies and old rivals, except for Zheng Juzhong now, most of them have either had their careers ruined, been demoted or deposed to the far evil military state, or died suddenly and mysteriously. After so many years of ups and downs, Cai Jing is still standing tall in the court. He did not fall, and even became more powerful after each ups and downs. Today, he is still the most powerful person in the world.
But Xiao Tang, my beloved son was entrusted to you to take care of him, but he died in the rebellion. You didn't give me a reasonable explanation. You really thought that you were full-fledged, so you didn't take me into consideration.
Already?
In the study room of the Cai Mansion, Cai Jing sat firmly on the chair of the imperial master. His slender eyes were slightly closed. Although he seemed to be calm and calm, there was also anger hidden in his eyebrows. In Cai Jing's view, no matter whether he was eating inside or outside,
Zhao Tingzhi, an immigrant from the country, is still familiar with some Buddhist principles and Zen. In his own opinion, he is also Zhang Shangying who has not changed from the past... Those old opponents dare to compete with him, but they are all civil servants in the court. Xiao Tangna
Although I hold an important position in the Privy Council, after all, I am still dispatched by the military. I have risen to great heights based on the favor of the officials. My foundation in the court is still too shallow. What is happening in the world today? Even a young man who is a common man in the military can actually become a young man.
You dare not take me seriously!
In fact, Xiao Tang also thought that Cai Chi died in the rebellion under his care after all. Cai Jing suffered the pain of losing his son, and he had to explain his feelings and reasons face to face. Previously, Xiao Tang arrived in Bian
After Beijing, people were also sent to the Cai Mansion to inform the officials. After meeting with the officials and completing their family affairs, and receiving generous promotions from the court, they should go to visit Cai Gongxiang and tell him clearly the "ins and outs" of Cai Chi's death.
But now the relationship between Xiao Tang and Cai Jing was just a fictitious relationship. He also knew that compared to the casual and casual Zhao Ji, it was even more difficult to hide it from Cai Jing, who had experienced the pain of losing a son and had become a mature man.
He was somewhat reluctant to begin with, and in addition to his brother's happy event, returning home to mourn his mentor Zhou Tong and other matters were more important in Xiao Tang's mind. Before he was sure to hide it from Cai Jing, he might as well just focus on his own private matters.
Worry. But how will Cai Jing feel when he finds out about these things?
My son was serving as an envoy and supervising the army. He should not have been exposed to any danger from the sword, but he died in the army under the care of you, a yellow-mouthed brat. And you, Xiao Tang, decorated your mansion with lanterns and decorations after you returned to the capital.
There was a big banquet, and now he said that his mentor had died, so he left and returned to Daming Mansion in Hebei Province? Why is it that Zhou Tong was just a teacher in the boxing gym, and he was just a vulgar and reckless man, how could he be more loved than I am?
My life is more precious!?
Cai Jing was furious in his heart, but after so many years of ups and downs in officialdom, he had already experienced extraordinary Qi-nurturing skills, so he could still keep his Qi calm, but the same could not be said for other people in the Cai family.
Suddenly there was another burst of scolding from the study room of the inner house, and the sandalwood door was pushed open rudely. Cai Jing's brows furrowed tightly. He also knew that the only one who dared to be so rude and unrestrained in his own mansion was his most incompetent son.
Cai Jun was stunned.
The slender phoenix eyes suddenly opened, and Cai Jing's eyes seemed to be filled with sparkle. He glared fiercely at Cai Jun, who rushed in through the door angrily. Cai Jun, who was originally angry, saw Cai Jing's face becoming angry, and rushed to his mouth.
The dirty words and irritations beside him were swallowed back into his stomach, and Cai Jing immediately shouted loudly: "You are outrageous! How many times have I told you to control your anger and avoid impatience, but you dare to act like this in front of your father, how unbecoming is this!?"
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Although he was reprimanded by his father, Cai Jun was still unconvinced. He gritted his teeth and hissed: "Father! Xiao Tang, a lowly warrior, was so tired that his fifth brother died. That guy came to apologize."
The boy could never spare him, but the boy went out of Bianjing on the pretext that the man who had spread his knowledge about his abilities had died. This clearly showed that he did not take his father into consideration! Even if the boy was favored by the officials, the boy would not be spared.
Looking down on him is just a vulgar warrior and a lowly official, but now he dares to be so rampant! Straight bitch, how can you teach a child how to be so petty?"
When Cai Jing heard Cai Jun's anger, he kept saying "that guy", "straight bitch", and "bird-headed". His heart became even more angry. He sternly scolded: "You are an unlearned and unscrupulous man! You think you are a vulgar martial artist." Because of your lowly position, you yelled and cursed in the mansion, and your father never taught you such words. How are you any different from a lowly and lowly servant? Even if you refuse to spare Xiao Tang's child, what will you do? ?”
Cai Jun snorted coldly and said angrily: "So what? If the officials don't make the decision, I will send people to destroy all the businesses under the name of Bianjing, so that Fifth Brother can at least breathe a sigh of relief!" What's more, now that my father is in a high position and has a high position of power, the boy thought...it would be a good idea to take advantage of Xiao Tang's recent departure from Beijing and bring some of his cronies to catch up with him and kill him!"
When Cai Jing heard this, he was so angry that he felt dizzy. Several of his sons, whether they were Cai You and others who had turned against him and competed for power, or other sons who were scheming and scheming, their poetry, calligraphy, and talent were all a bit like his own. But this Cai Jun was so ignorant and violent that he secretly killed an important minister of the court without permission? This traitor could not even think of such a bad idea!
Just like the Taiwei Gao Qiu who was born in a prosperous family, he was originally a vulgar and untouchable. He only wanted to fawn over and serve the officials. But at that time, Gao Yanei, the son of a worm under his knees, was in a mess in Bianjing, causing Gao Qiu to be stabbed up and down his spine by Bianjing. He doesn't mind scolding him, but I, Cai Jing, come from a scholarly family and have experienced ups and downs in officialdom. How can I allow this treacherous son to bring my reputation into disrepute in the capital?
Xiao Tang's son... I have naturally thought of some ways to ruin his reputation, but whatever the means, the move must be made at the most appropriate time... As for this unscrupulous son, it seems that he must find someone for him. As for errands, you can't keep him idle with the government, otherwise when he wants to make his own decisions, he will ruin my business!
