Biography of the traitorous officials who dominated the Song Dynasty

Chapter 118 tit for tat
Because of Hua Shi Gang's latest discovery, today's court session was extended for nearly two hours.

Finally, Emperor Huizong sat on the dragon throne and nodded with satisfaction.

Looking at the civil and military officials below, he asked: "My dear friends, if you have anything else to report to me as soon as possible, I will withdraw from the court if nothing happens."

Emperor Huizong couldn't wait to swore sworn vows to the huge stone in Genyue. How could he take care of all the big and small matters in the court?
He asked what other affairs the civil and military officials in the court had, but in fact, his mind was no longer on this.

He was about to get up when suddenly the loyal minister Li Gang said loudly: "Your Majesty, this time we, the Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty, destroyed the Liao Dynasty. When Tong Guan led an army of 15 to attack Nanjing City of the Liao Kingdom, they were severely defeated."

"So many people have died, but I don't think Lord Tong Guantong has any explanation for this matter in front of the Holy One!"

Before Emperor Huizong had time to speak, Tong Guan, who was standing next to Gao Qiu and Liang Shicheng, immediately became anxious. He pointed at Li Gang's nose and asked, "Master Li, what do you mean by this?"

"It's as if I am incompetent in leading the troops! I was able to recover Youyun Sixteen Weeks by myself. Don't you still admit that this is a blessing for all the people?"

Li Gang curled his lips, rolled his eyes at Tong Guan, and said with a deep voice, "Master Tong, I never expected that you would have the nerve to talk about this matter!"

"Originally, the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom also had an alliance. Whoever conquers the territory of the Liao Kingdom will own that piece of land of the Liao Kingdom."

"In the sixteenth week of Youyun, my golden horse of the Song Dynasty trampled over 18 people. What was the result?"

"Under your leadership, Mr. Tong, you were unable to defeat the Liao army, which was at the end of its rope. You defeated the Song army in three consecutive towns and eighteen battle formations, and defeated our Song army. We lost our armor and armor. How do you explain this matter?"

"In this way, the Sixteen Provinces of Youyun should have been naturally recovered by our army of the Song Dynasty, but what happened?"

"Didn't you, Master Tong, humbly agree to pay countless tributes to the Kingdom of Jin every year in exchange for this?"

As soon as these words came out, the civil and military officials in the court were naturally shocked.

But what shocked them was nothing else, because everyone knew about it.

Everyone was shocked that Li Gang actually accused Tong Guan like this in front of the Holy Master.

As for the sixteen prefectures of Youyun, Emperor Huizong knew about it.

Tong Guan said anxiously: "Bold Li Gang, I don't even bother to investigate whether your words are well-founded or not. If you don't apologize to me in court today, I will definitely not let you go!"

It was okay that Tong Guan didn't say anything. As soon as he said this, Li Gang's anger rose from the bottom of his heart.

Li Gang gritted his teeth and said: "Master Tong, you are just a eunuch, and the Holy One has allowed you to command the three armies. If it weren't for the Holy One, I'm afraid you would have died in the palace in this life!"

"Hehe! Now you are still so shy and talking so shamelessly in front of the Holy Master. You really deserve to die!"

As soon as the words fell, the "six thieves" headed by Gao Qiu and Cai Jing all turned their heads and looked at Li Gang.

In fact, Emperor Huizong knew very well that Li Gang was indeed a loyal minister, but his character was too upright.

Many times, once the character is too upright, then the person seems a bit stupid.

Li Gang's eagerness to criticize Tong Guan is actually understandable, but he can't say that.

Looking at the civil and military affairs of the entire dynasty, not to mention others, Li Gang pointed the finger at Tong Guan and revealed Tong Guan's original identity.

Then where do you put Liang Shicheng?
Emperor Huizong looked at Liang Shicheng specifically and saw Liang Shicheng's face full of sinisterness. He wanted to say something, but he didn't.

Emperor Huizong sighed softly and saw that the atmosphere in the court gradually became tense.

He hurriedly said loudly: "If you have anything to say, just say it. If nothing happens, please leave the court!"

As soon as the voice fell, she quickly got up and was about to walk out of the hall.Li Gang and Tong Guan stared at each other all the time, as if they both wanted to smash each other into pieces above the court.

During Huizong's reign, the court was filled with traitors and sycophants, and loyal ministers often did not have much room for survival.

It was as if Li Gang decided to break up with Tong Guan at this time, and there were not many people on Li Gang's side.

On Tong Guan's side, the six thieves saw that Tong Guan might suffer a loss, so they immediately formed a tightrope and decided to confront Li Gang tit for tat.

A long time, and a long time.

Li Gang said softly: "It's really ridiculous that a good man like me, Li Gang, would serve as an official in the same court as a hermaphrodite like you!"

"Master Tong, can those two beards on your face be able to clear up the fact that you used to be an eunuch?"

Tong Guan was so angry that he was shaking all over, and cold sweat was pouring from his head.

He immediately clenched his fists, stared at Li Gang and asked through gritted teeth: "Master Li, do you dare to repeat what you just said aloud?"

Li Gang suddenly raised his head and smiled up at the sky, seemingly turning a deaf ear to Tong Guan's question.

Amidst his continuous laughter, he walked away quickly with a puff of sleeves.

Cai Jing and Gao Qiu looked at each other, and immediately, they nodded at the same time.

After all, they have retired from the imperial court for a long time, and they no longer need to put on airs.

They swaggered up to Tong Guan and said in unison: "We are all united in our party and against those who are different. I'm afraid Li Gang has had enough."

Tong Guan didn't answer anyone, just looked at Li Gang's figure walking away outside the court hall, and snorted coldly.

Emperor Huizong returned to the palace all the way, preparing to open the manuscript of Earl Ying's "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sword" as usual and have a good time.

But as soon as he sat down, he realized that he had no intention of reading the novel at all.

Holding her chin, she recalled what had just happened in the court.

The scenes in the court just now appeared in his mind like a shadow puppet show.

To be fair, whether Tong Guan made a big mistake in dealing with Youyun Sixteen Provinces, in fact, he did.

But it seems worth it to be able to exchange a mere amount of money for such a major event as regaining the Sixteenth Province of Youyun.

But if not, then what else?

I think that since the founding of the Song Dynasty, Taizu, I have already set an iron rule for future generations, that is, emphasizing culture and restraining military force.

He said it right from the beginning: A hundred civil servants who are corrupt are not as harmful as one military general rebelling against the country.

This time when he joined forces with the Jin to destroy the Liao, Emperor Huizong actually realized that the Jin and Liao countries had the same roots and were the same general tiger and wolf warriors.

Compared with it, Da Song is indeed inferior.

But there is one thing about the Song Dynasty that the Jin Kingdom cannot match, and that is money.

Let’s not mention the previous Zhenzong, Renzong, Shenzong, and Zhezong. Anyway, Emperor Huizong believed that anything that could be solved with money would not be a problem.

Spending some money is just spending some money. Anyway, Youyun Sixteen Provinces have been recovered, so he should be regarded as the "Eternal Mingjun", right?
(End of this chapter)