Qian Song

Chapter 150 Wang Fu: Li Cun's Appetite Is Too Big (Ask for a Monthly Ticket!)
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Fang La, a traitor who dared to rebel and dared to restructure the Yuan Dynasty, cut off his head and hung it on the gate of Bianliang City in Tokyo for three days. Zhao Ji, who hadn't had a good night's sleep for more than half a year, felt healthy and healthy, and slept until dawn for three consecutive nights.

The reason why Zhao Ji is so happy is not all because Fang La's serious problem has been solved, but also because Zheng Juzhong analyzed the war in the southeast for Zhao Ji.

Zheng Juzhong told Zhao Ji with certainty that after Fang La was eliminated, Tan Zhen and Cai You could lead the western army to march eastward, and then either attack Hangzhou, or go north to attack Li Cun's main force with the northern army, no matter where All these situations mean that Li Cun will face the difficult situation of fighting on two fronts. In this case, unless Li Cun has the help of gods, he will undoubtedly be wiped out.

According to Zheng Juzhong, perhaps by the end of this year, the banditry in the southeast will be completely wiped out, and the rich southeast will return to the embrace of the Song Dynasty again, and then his life in Zhao Ji can return to the beauty it used to be. ...

Just when Zhao Ji was dreaming that he would continue to live the luxurious life before, Tong Guan quietly returned to Bianliang City, Tokyo.

——Tong Guan didn't dare to come back with great fanfare.

First of all, this is not a triumphant return, how could Tong Guan come back with great fanfare?

Secondly, the situation in the southeast is serious. If it is not controlled, it will definitely cause panic among the people, and it may cause some kind of chaos.

Again, Tong Guan has not yet figured out how to tell Zhao Ji about this matter, and he needs to persuade Wang Fu, Zheng Juzhong and others to tell Zhao Ji about this matter with him, so that Zhao Ji will not fall into the danger of the Song Dynasty because of his irrationality place.

In short, in Tong Guan's view, it is not appropriate to make a public announcement yet.

As soon as Tong Guan came back, he heard his confidant tell him that the imperial court had set up a new department to continue to help Zhao Ji build Genyue, and even planned to continue to help Zhao Ji collect flowers and stones. Moreover, Zhu Xi, who should have been severely punished, was again used by Zhao Ji up.

——Currently, Zhu Xie is working in Yingfengsi. For the time being, he will help Zhao Ji supervise the construction of Genyue Longevity Mountain. Once the situation in the southeast is completely calmed down, Zhu Xie will return to the southeast and continue to help Zhao Ji search for the lead pine strange rock, and , it is said that this time not only asked Zhu Xi to search for lead and pine strange rocks, but this time, Zhao Ji wanted all the special objects, rare birds and beasts, beautiful treasures and treasures, pearls and shells, rhinoceros and zithers, and the differences in the wild. Let's decorate Genyue Wansui Mountain.

Tong Guan was furious!
Because of Hua Shigang, Tong Guan led half of the country's army to fight in the southeast for more than half a year. Although Fang La has been wiped out now, Li Cun has become a terrifying existence that can destroy Zhao Song. If you don't know how to repent, isn't this going straight to become the king of subjugation?
After hearing the ins and outs of the matter from his cronies, Tong Guan knew:

It turned out that last month, Cai Jing, who had already retired, went to the palace to visit Zhao Ji.

Zhao Ji took the initiative to talk to Cai Jing: "There is chaos in the southeast today, and the imperial court has insufficient financial resources. In order to support the war in the southeast, my expenses have been reduced. Gen Yue only has one corner left. There is no fly in the ointment, so I can only let it go, alas!"

After hearing this, Cai Jing shook his head, expressing his incomprehension: "There is a lot of wealth in the world, so why not take care of His Majesty?"

After hearing Cai Jing's words, Zhao Ji nodded frequently.

Zhao Ji also couldn't figure it out, my Song Dynasty was rich all over the world, and the wealth was far from comparable to that of the Han and Tang Dynasties, so I should not be able to support an emperor like me, right?
At that time, Liang Shicheng was standing beside Zhao Ji.

Liang Shicheng saw that Zhao Ji's face was not good, he seemed to miss Cai Jing's life when he was prime minister, and even seemed to be attached to Cai Jing.

That night, Liang Shicheng quietly told Wang Fu about the matter.

When Wang Wei heard this, he was shocked.

All his life, Wang Fu was only afraid of one person.

This person is not the emperor Zhao Ji, but Cai Jing, his former immediate boss.

In Wang Fu's view, Cai Jing is extremely smart and capable.

——Although Wang Fu is also very smart and capable, and even few people in the world can match him, Wang Fu can clearly feel the gap between him and Cai Jing. How can I describe it? A genius who scored 99 points in the test is like a genius who can score 99 points in every test. Wang Wei knew that he could score [-] points in the test, but he didn't know whether it was because of Cai Jing's [-] points. There are only [-] points in the test paper.

Wang Fu had carefully analyzed Cai Jing's policy, and to be honest, he was not as powerful as Cai Jing.

Moreover, Wang Fu knew clearly that the reason why Zhao Ji made Cai Jing an official was not because Cai Jing was old, but because Cai Jing did not support the plan of uniting Jin to destroy Liao and recover the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun.

Now, the plan of uniting Jin to destroy Liao and recover the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun has been shelved, and there is no conflict between Zhao Ji and Cai Jing. Will Zhao Ji let Cai Jing, who is actually stronger than him, come back as prime minister?

Wang Fu, who had tasted the power of one man under one man, was very worried that he would lose his power.

So the next day Wang Fu found an opportunity to say to Zhao Ji: "I have found out that the root cause of Fang La and Li Cun's gathering of people was the tea-salt law. Blinded by traitors, it is too much for His Majesty to return to."

The Tea and Salt Law is a fiscal and taxation reform implemented by Cai Jing when he was in power.

Wang Fu pointed his finger at the tea-salt method, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone, attacking Cai Jing and Tong Guan.

As soon as Zhao Ji heard Wang Fu say that the culprit in the southeast disaster was not him, but Cai Jing, and it was Tong Guan's ineffectiveness and mistake, he immediately felt a lot less pressure, and he said happily: "I also feel There is something strange, how can a mere garden ear lead to such a disaster?"

Then Zhao Ji ordered the abolition of the tea and salt law.

Seeing that the goal was achieved, Wang Fu took the opportunity to suggest that Zhao Ji should set up a special minister in the imperial court. In order to prevent treacherous schemes, he could be the special chief.

Zhao Ji readily agreed and appointed Liang Shicheng as the deputy commander.

As a result, Hua Shigang revived, and Genyue Wansui Mountain, which had been stopped for construction, resumed construction. Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zhu Xie and others began to develop a new corruption and exploitation network by taking advantage of Zhao Ji's irresistible desire for extravagance.

Tong Guan was very angry with Wang Fu's actions. He wanted to tell Zhao Ji that it was because of Hua Shigang that there was such a big mess in the southeast. The Song Dynasty was killed and injured and nearly 20 elites were arrested. After eradicating this banditry, why did you start to engage in Hua Shi Gang again? Do you still want this country, the Zhao family?
To be honest, Tong Guan was very disappointed with Zhao Ji.

If Tong Guan came back with the prestige of a great victory this time, Tong Guan would definitely persuade Zhao Ji.

But this time, Tong Guan's errand to the southeast was obviously messed up, and it was inevitable for Li Cun to become a big separatist regime.

Now that it is difficult for Tong Guan to protect himself, how can he care that Zhao Ji is still thinking about his Genyue Longevity Mountain, Liang Shicheng, Wang Fu, Zhu Yu and others have caused disasters to the country and the people?

Not only can't he manage it, Tong Guan now has to rely on Liang Shicheng and Wang Fu to persuade Zhao Ji, otherwise, whether Tong Guan can get out of the way, the Song Dynasty may be over.

"Ugh!"

After heaving a sigh, Tong Guan only brought two personal soldiers to Liang Shicheng's family, who had been fighting with him for half his life, and asked his disciples to go in and report.

When Menzi saw that Tong Guan wanted to see Liang Shicheng, he didn't dare to neglect, so he rushed in to report.

Liang Shicheng, who had just returned from the palace, heard that Tong Guan, who was supposed to be leading the army at the front line, had secretly returned to Beijing alone, and secretly came to see his old opponent. He immediately realized that something big might happen. up.

No matter how much Liang Shicheng hated Tong Guan, it would be impossible for him to make things difficult for Tong Guan when he met Tong Guan. That would make him look too unrefined. Besides, Tong Guan is Zhao Song's current military No. 1, and it is Liang Shicheng. A powerful man who can't get around in a short time.

Liang Shicheng said lightly, "Call him in."

After a while, Tong Guan came to Liang Shicheng's living room.

Liang Shicheng didn't even look at Tong Guan, let alone stand up to greet Tong Guan, but just sat there drinking tea by himself.

Tong Guan didn't care about Liang Shicheng's attitude towards him, but directly sat down on the guest seat, and at the same time said straight to the point: "Something has happened."

Liang Shicheng didn't even raise his eyelids, and said, "If something serious happened, would you, Tong Guan, take the initiative to come to Liang Shicheng's door?"

Then, Liang Shicheng said impatiently: "You don't want to see me, and I don't want to see you either. If you have anything to do, please speak up. It's too late."

Tong Guan didn't listen to what Liang Shicheng said directly, but asked: "Call your son of the mothfly, I need three people to discuss this matter together."

Liang Shicheng said without changing his expression: "I don't have any sons, you don't want to talk nonsense, talk about things if you have something to say, and send it away if you have nothing to do."

Tong Guan also got a little impatient, he said bluntly: "You and Wang Fu's messy matter, just keep it from the officials, how can I not know that your family has such a small door?"

Liang Shicheng's house and Wang Fu's house are next to each other.

When Wang Fu was building his own house, he specially asked craftsmen to build a small gate next to his house and Liang Shicheng's house.

In this way, Wang Fu can come to see Liang Shicheng once a day, and from Liang Shicheng, he can know what Zhao Ji thinks and what Zhao Ji likes, and then Wang Fu can make preparations in advance and prescribe the right medicine.

It was precisely because of this skill that Wang Fu defeated Cai Jing and ascended to the position of prime minister.

Back then, in order to get Liang Shicheng's help, Wang Wei treated Liang Shicheng like a father and called Liang Shicheng "Mr. Enfu".

Therefore, it is not groundless for Tong Guan to say that Wang Fu is the son (that is, the adopted son) of Liang Shicheng.

Liang Shicheng's face darkened, and he said: "Don't spit blood on people, just leave without saying anything, you are not welcome in my family!"

Tong Guan knew that if he didn't come up with something, Liang Shicheng, a daring guy who dared to plot against the emperor, would definitely drive him out.

Therefore, Tong Guan put the letter written by Li Cun written by him in front of Liang Shicheng, and said: "Li Cun wiped out nearly half of the troops I brought, and Fang La severely injured the other half of the troops I brought. Now Li Cun has become an unstoppable force, if Li Cun leads his army northward, you, the hidden prime minister, and your son of a locust, the prime minister, will all end up."

After a pause, Tong Guan sarcastically said: "Your son of a locust and the officials said that the chaos in the southeast was caused by the tea and salt law. Now here is a letter written by Li Cun himself, indicating the cause of the disaster in the southeast. If I write this letter If you hand it over to the officials, the seat that your son of a locust sat on will probably be returned to Grand Master Cai."

Only then did Liang Shicheng realize the seriousness of the matter, and quickly sent his cronies to find Wang Fu.

After Wang Fu arrived, he was also surprised to see that Tong Guan, who was supposed to be on the front line, was here with Liang Shicheng.

But after all, Wang Fu was the prime minister in power of the Song Dynasty, so he still had the city.

Wang Fu nodded lightly at Tong Guan, and then walked quickly to Liang Shicheng's side.

Without Liang Shicheng's signal, Wang Fu poked his ear over.

Liang Shicheng did not avoid Tong Guan who knew everything, but whispered directly to Wang Fu for a while.

Wang Fu was shocked when he heard it. He never expected that one of the two elites of the Great Song Dynasty would be wiped out by Li Cun and the other by Fang La. The Great Song Dynasty would be on the verge of extinction? !
After listening to Liang Shicheng's ins and outs, Wang Fu sat down opposite Tong Guan and confirmed, "Tong Xuanfu really can't stop Li Cun from going north?"

Tong Guan said angrily: "If I can stop it, I will come to you two?"

Wang Fu and Liang Shicheng believed that what Tong Guan said was true, and if Tong Guan had other options, he would definitely not seek cooperation from their two political enemies.

With Tong Guan's personal confirmation, Wang Fu immediately felt the pressure!
——It’s hard for a subjugated king, and it’s even harder for a subjugated prime minister, because in the eyes of the world, the emperor made a mistake, and it can be said that he was wronged by his ministers. The nominal head of the country, no matter what happens to the country, the prime minister is to blame.

After a while of silence, Wang Fu asked Tong Guan: "What's Tong Xuanfu's opinion?"

Tong Guan didn't shirk, but said bluntly: "I discussed with Xuanfu driver Yi, and I think there are two ways for Da Song to go, one is good and the other is bad."

Wang Fu pondered for a moment, and said, "I'll say something bad first."

Tong Guandao: "If Li Cun insists on going north, in order to preserve the country of the Song Dynasty, he should persuade the officials to retreat to the Guanzhong, set up a left-behind division in Tokyo, and lead the army and people of the Central Plains to fight against the enemy."

Seeing that Tong Guanlian had made such a bad plan, Wang Fu immediately had a clearer understanding of how bad the situation was.

Wang Fu asked expectantly, "How about that?"

Tong Guan said: "Speak with Li Cun for peace."

Although it was hard to say what he said next, Tong Guan, who bears the unshirkable responsibility for Li Cun's great cause, took a deep breath and said, "If necessary, you can make some concessions to Li Cun. in exchange for time."

Wang Fu knew that Tong Guan, who was always quick to talk, was hesitant. It was conceivable that this concession was definitely not an ordinary one.

Wang Fu didn't immediately ask Li Cun what kind of conditions he offered to make you so embarrassed, but asked first: "Is Li Cun a person who keeps his promise?"

The meaning of Wang Fu's question is very simple, that is, don't let us waste our efforts for a long time, and finally Li Cun agreed, and he will still send his troops to the north.

Tong Guan said: "Li Cun is a genius of heaven and earth. Since his debut, he has made no plans. He must know that the foundation of the Great Song Dynasty has not been destroyed. If he goes northward by force, he will only cause chaos in the world, and he will not let him win the world."

With Tong Guan's words, Wang Fu has a bottom line.

At this moment, Wang Fu asked, "Then what is Li Cun's desire?"

Tong Guan pondered for a while, and then said very seriously: "Cut off the eight continents south of Dajiang, the two families will use Dajiang as the boundary, and then marry Maode Emperor Ji and him as a concubine."

Wang Fu, including Liang Shicheng, who hadn't spoken since Wang Fu came in, couldn't help but gasp after hearing the conditions put forward by Li Cun: "This Li Cun has too much appetite, and he wants to plunder I have a third of the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, and I still want the most beautiful Empress of the Great Song Dynasty?!"

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