Biography of the traitorous officials who dominated the Song Dynasty

Chapter 121 Six thieves join forces with each other
Earl Ying was frightened when he heard Tong Guan's shrill voice, but he also took care of the etiquette.

He quickly helped Tong Guan to his feet and returned the favor three times to show his utmost respect for Tong Guan.

Tong Guan stroked the two fake beards stuck to his mouth, nodded and said happily: "When I saw Mr. Ying today, I really felt that Mr. Ying was the best among people. It's no wonder that he can write such good articles. .”

Earl Ying knew in his heart that the good article Tong Guan mentioned was actually the novel he wrote.

He was about to speak when he heard Cai Jing on the side say in a deep voice: "They are all from our own family, so you don't need to be polite. It's important for us to get down to business."

As Cai Jing spoke, he picked up a letter-like object from the desk. Count Ying could not see clearly what it was in his hand.

After Cai Jing got closer, Earl Ying saw that there seemed to be several words like "Cai Jing personally opened" written on it.

But he still didn't know what it was.

Cai Jing looked at the people present, snorted coldly, and said, "Today in the court, Li Gang, an old man, doesn't think much of us!"

"You actually dare to make arrangements and scold Master Tong in front of the class. You are really worthy of death!"

As soon as Earl Ying heard the name Li Gang, his heart suddenly tightened and he couldn't help but think: Who?Li Gang?

It was when the Jin soldiers went south to attack the Song Dynasty for the first time in history that they single-handedly took charge of the overall situation and resisted the fierce attack of the Jin soldiers.

In the first Bianliang defense battle, did Li Gang make outstanding contributions?
He didn't have time to think too much, only to see Gao Qiu and Liang Shicheng getting up.

He said sharply: "If we stay with Li Gang for one more day, it will really be a disgrace to us."

Cai Jing snorted again, put his hand on Earl Ying's shoulder, and said to everyone: "Master Ying has only arrived in Bianliang for two days."

"But Master Ying and I are already old acquaintances. Speaking of which, if it weren't for me, Cai Jing, then Your Majesty would not have gotten to know Master Ying."

Listening to what Cai Jing said, Earl Ying felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

The members of the Six Thieves spoke so hastily that he didn't even have time to think for a moment.

As soon as Cai Jing finished speaking, Gao Qiu quickly asked: "Master Cai means that he wants to cooperate with Master Ying inside and outside, and put Li Gang in front of the Holy Master, right?"

Cai Jing slowly turned his head, looked at Gao Qiu, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, nodded and said, "Yes, exactly!"

Only now did Earl Ying understand why Cai Jing was so anxious to find him when he was eating steamed buns in the dining room just now.

It turned out that he wanted to take advantage of Emperor Huizong's favor for him and bring down Li Gang in one fell swoop.

Thinking of this and that, Earl Ying's heart trembled.

He quickly snatched the newly completed memorial from Cai Jing's hand.

He spread it out in front of his eyes and looked at it carefully.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that Cai Jing could be so cruel.

Back and forth, up and down, he carefully listed fifteen unfounded charges for Li Gang!

Every crime was enough to put Li Gang to death.

Adding these fifteen charges together, it can be said that Li Gang is already half dead.

Immediately afterwards, coupled with his own harsh words in front of Huizong, let me ask, is there still a way for Li Gang to survive?

Let me also ask, if Li Gang is not dead, are there any other possibilities?

Cai Jing smiled at Earl Ying, slowly bent down, and asked seriously: "Brother Ying, what do you think of the writing of this memorial?"

Earl Ying even felt cold sweat pouring down his face. His mind went blank for a while, and he just kept nodding.

Seeing this, Cai Jing secretly glanced at Gao Qiu, Tong Guan and Liang Shicheng.The three of them immediately understood each other, and Gao Qiu said loudly: "Master Ying, Master Cai also said just now that we are all our own people."

"You said that we are officials in the same dynasty, and we have such a great opportunity. In the future, you can't tell who is whose children's in-laws, or who is whose children's godfather or adoptive father."

"When necessary, we must become a rope and pull each other."

"Anyway, I, Gao Qiu, who comes from a humble background, can't compare to your brilliant literary talent, Mr. Ying, but my words are rough and my reasoning is not rough. That's the truth."

Earl Ying frowned and stared at every word on the memorial.

Faced with Gao Qiu's heartfelt remarks, he did not express any opinions.

Then, Liang Shicheng said: "Sir Ying, you have just arrived in Bianliang. You may not know something. The most important thing about being an official in the court is actually that the old brothers help each other."

"The power of our six old brothers in the court is almost unmatched by anyone."

"In fact, your best choice is to join us. One thing I have to say is that if we have a mouthful of meat to eat, it will be impossible for you to drink soup."

The words of Gao Qiu and Liang Shicheng can be said to be soft and hard, one is a white face and the other is a red face.

But the purpose is the same, which is to make Earl Ying join the six thieves wholeheartedly.

Earl Ying knew clearly in his heart that if he joined Cai Jing, Gao Qiu and the others.

Then, there were not just six thieves in the court of the Song Dynasty, but seven thieves.

In his previous life, he was poor for half of his life and suffered the torments of life.

That innocent heart has already been worn away to the last inch.

Whether to be a loyal minister or a treacherous minister, Earl Ying was 100% sure that he was obviously leaning towards the latter.

He thought for a moment and suddenly raised his head.

Gritting his teeth, he placed the memorial in Cai Jing's arms and said sternly: "Thanks to your great love, I will definitely do my best to deal with Li Gang!"

As soon as Earl Ying finished speaking, the six people including Cai Jing, Gao Qiu and others felt extremely happy and even wanted to cheer on the spot.

Be it Cai Jing, Gao Qiu, Tong Guan, Liang Shicheng, etc.

Everyone understood that Earl Ying was the most important link in Li Gang's matter.

With him and without him, the results would be completely different.

Now that Cai Jing had received Earl Ying's approval, he carefully discussed with Gao Qiu, Tong Guan and others on what time to choose to present this memorial to the Holy Emperor.

And then in the court, for what reason should Li Gang be accused by thousands of people?

These matters are of great importance and must be considered.

Once Li Gang's matter is completely completed, Earl Ying will officially join the "Six Thieves".

Became one of the "Six Thieves".

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it will be night three days later.

Count Ying, who was in a brand new mansion, was temporarily summoned to the palace by Emperor Huizong.

Earl Ying hurriedly arranged his official uniform, dressed neatly, and quickly followed a row of eunuchs into the palace.

(End of this chapter)