Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 367

Li Bangyan's complexion changed drastically, and he immediately said: "No, the imperial court is the right place in the world, and the official family is an example of benevolence, morality and righteousness, how can it be broken by others."

Wang Xiu bowed her head and curled her lips, that is Li Bangyan!If it was Geng Nanzhong, he would have ridiculed him long ago.

"What's wrong with others? I didn't hear what Wang Zhige said. Before crossing the river, these captives perfidiously plundered the capital and attacked my imperial court to escort the army." Zhong Shidao is not afraid of Li Bangyan, who is he!A veteran over seventy years old, an envoy with outstanding military exploits, who has no desires and desires, and is afraid of being a prodigal son?Have the ability to bite me.

It is true that Li Bangyan escaped the gangsters and became the prime minister again, but in front of Zhong Shidao, he had no confidence at all, nor did he have the courage to fight. Tang Ta couldn't help but blush at the other party's unkind words. .

Cai Mao panicked and said: "Sending troops to pursue, I'm afraid it will anger the captives. Anyway, they have already left, so it is better to make a long-term plan, so as not to give others a blame."

Li Gang rolled his eyes at Cai Mao, and said sharply: "We have to wait, the captives will reach the boundary river in a few days, let them drive straight into the land where there is no one, and then swagger and return unscathed. May I ask you, my lords? Where is the national prestige of the Song Dynasty? Where is the face of the court? Now is the time to give others a handle, or is it a chance to avenge their shame?"

Wang Xiu took a deep breath, Li Gang is also quite vicious, what he said just now was to be tactful, he was provoked by the kind of teacher, and his old self was shaken out, the scholar's sourness is true, but it is still terribly cruel.

Zhang Qiyuan cleared his throat and said, "Your Majesty, it's not too late now. Since the captives attacked the 78 generals, we should show them some color and let him know His Majesty's mighty power. Da Song must not insult them lightly."

Zhao Huan cast admiring glances at Zhang Qiyuan, his face flushed, as if he had made up his mind, he glared at Wang Xiu and said, "Wang Qing's house was indeed attacked by captives?"

Zhang Qiyuan is really shrewd, and his words are impeccable. It can be said that he is strong against the argument of the main battle, but the minister who holds the argument of peace will not feel disgusted.

Wang Xiu was thinking about something, but he didn't expect Zhao Huan to ask him. He almost didn't come back to his senses, and hurriedly said: "It's true, the captives launched a surprise attack, our army rushed to fight, and had to be forced to fight back. Now it has been divided into Two, the main force finally gained a firm foothold and repelled the captives' attack."

He paused, then proudly said: "Your Majesty, the 78 generals are not as elite as the Western Army, but they were still able to break through three strongholds, and they were able to withstand the captives' attacks and repel them. This shows that the captives are not really strong. At that time If you have 2 troops, you will definitely be able to occupy the pontoon bridge, preventing their tens of thousands of people on the south bank from crossing the river."

Li Gang's eyes were quite contemptuous when he heard this, and literati look down on each other!Zhong Shidao was also thoughtful, and then nodded slowly, but the corners of Li Bangyan's mouth twitched, showing a look of disbelief.

When Zhao Huan heard it, he felt as if he had been beaten with chicken blood. The veins on his forehead burst out of excitement. His weak body could not support his excitement, and he almost passed out. .”

"Your Majesty, Yao Gu and Zhong Shizhong have not yet arrived. You can send envoys to order them to turn around, and then order Fan Qiong, Ma Zhong and other generals to lead their troops to follow up. As long as they bite the captives, they will be defeated." Wang Xiu missed the opportunity By the way, he didn't believe that Zhao Huan could persevere, but he had to say something.

"What the Qing family said is very true, let the academy handle it quickly." Zhao Huan trembled with excitement, as if seeing a big victory.

Wang Xiu didn't believe in that nonsense at all, but he was relieved, and managed to fool him. Not only did he severely suppress Jin Jun, but he also got a lot of benefits. As for Zhao Huan, a capricious and indecisive coward, he didn't want to think about.

However, he still couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, we should send a partial division to follow up quickly, and we can't let them burn the bridge."

Zhong Shidao couldn't help looking at Wang Xiu a few more times, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "What Zhige said makes sense, we should send troops quickly to seize the pontoon bridge."

No matter how stupid Zhao Huan was, he understood the importance of the pontoon bridge, and suddenly said: "Let Ma Zhong and Fan Qiong lead more than ten thousand horse infantry troops out of the city to snatch the pontoon bridge. Be sure to follow the captives closely, and don't let them escape."

After a court meeting, everyone was almost physically and mentally exhausted, but Li Gang's beard was trembling with excitement. As soon as he came out, he said to Master Zhong: "We have to send a hundred thousand troops to the north, otherwise we can't suppress the captives."

Zhong Shidao nodded, then looked at Wang Xiu who came out with Li Bangyan, and said indifferently: "Yes, but you must keep up with the speed, and you can't help but get too close."

Li Gang took it for granted, and said happily, "That's right, it's not too late, I'll make arrangements immediately, and we must send troops today."

Wang Xiu was stopped by Li Bangyan, feeling uncomfortable all over. He and Li Bangyan walked together in this sensitive period to cause misunderstanding, but there is no way!Li Bangyan is still the prime minister, he can't refute his face.

However, he didn't see Geng Nanzhong's sinister gaze behind him, and this guy almost didn't say a word.

"My lord, the captives are rampant. Why don't you suggest that the officials send troops? Since the captives have gained a huge advantage, they must be returning home. They don't have the heart to fight. As long as they catch up, they will be able to win." Come to Donghua Gate, Wang Xiu felt Li Bangyan's kindness and couldn't help but remind him.

"Wen Shi, you're too risky this time! I'm afraid Geng Nanzhong will secretly set up a trap, so be careful." Li Bangyan answered irrelevantly.

Wang Xiu understood what Li Bangyan meant, and he would not retreat from the war. The crisis in Kaifeng was resolved. Whether it was the Tiansi prison or the floating bridge of the Dahe River, they would be pointed out one after another. The officialdom of the Song Dynasty lacked everything, but there was no lack of excuses after the incident. Those jealous people, those who are somewhat related, and those mad dog-like censors are enough to cause headaches.

Geng Nanzhong will definitely take the opportunity to attack him, but he is not afraid, isn't it just fighting with soldiers!Who can explain clearly what's going on inside, if you say I'm going to grab a war horse, I'll grab it!You said that if I do it first on the pontoon, I will do it first!The mouth grows on the human body, who wouldn't say it!What tricks can Geng Nanzhong come up with?He was worried about Li Bangyan. In fact, this old man is not evil, but he is too good at getting into the upper class.

For the sake of a good relationship, he didn't want Li Bangyan to die, at least let Li Bangyan end well.

Li Bangyan raised his brows slightly, and said with a very unhappy expression: "Li Boji is too outrageous."

Wang Xiu glanced at Li Bangyan in surprise, and resolutely stopped talking, the sins committed by heaven are especially forgivable, and the sins committed by humans cannot live!Li Bangyan's IQ is very high, and he can't tell that chasing is a wonderful move, but out of a grudge against Li Gang and Zhongshi, suppressing their prestige to prevent them from surpassing him is purely a literati's anger.

His disappointment is personal disappointment with Li Bangyan, a person who puts his personal interests ahead of his family, country and world, is destined not to go too far.

After saying goodbye to Li Bangyan, he didn't go home, but went directly to Zhongliqiu's yamen.

Geng Nanzhong and Zhang Qiyuan stayed, and as Zhao Huan's confidants, they were naturally different from others.

Geng Nanzhong didn't care about Zhang Qiyuan, and said in the first sentence: "Your Majesty, I feel that Wang Xiu's memorial is not true, and I am afraid it is to deceive Your Majesty."

Zhao Huan was startled, his face changed immediately, and he said casually: "The Qing family, no way!"

Zhang Qiyuan glanced at Geng Nanzhong, but didn't speak, but a stern look flashed in the corner of his eyes.

Geng Nanzhong said indifferently: "The captives withdrew to the north in a hurry, scrambling to cross the river at the crossing of the river. How could they even think about looting, let alone attacking the escorting army? Isn't this just asking for boredom?"

"Oh, it makes sense." Zhao Heng really made sense after thinking about it, and his face darkened.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid there is a reason for the incident. We should summon Wang Xiu and let him explain clearly, or send envoys to the Wulibu army to inquire, so as not to misunderstand the allies." The fire had already been lit, and Geng Nanzhong lost no time in adding more firewood.

Zhang Qiyuan glanced at Geng Nanzhong, a vicious old guy, if Wang Xiu made any mistakes, he would probably be held accountable, causing misunderstandings among allies is the most sinister thing, destroying the alliance between the Son of Heaven and Jurchen, he would be beaten to death with a stick.He thought for a while, he was about to be appointed as an official under the Zhongshu sect, so there was no need to take risks for Wang Xiu, if something happened to involve him, the price would be too high, not worth it.

At this moment, he really hesitated!

Geng Nanzhong peeked at Zhang Qiyuan, and the other party kept silent unexpectedly, which made him very satisfied. When Wang Xiu was kicked out, it would be his turn next. Is it so easy to take advantage of me?
However, Wang Xiu came to Zhongliqiu's place, and after Zhongliqiu was in the public hall, after quietly listening to Wang Xiu's narration, he said with a faint smile, "This time you played a bit too big."

"There are about [-] war horses, and the gold and silver have become mountains. I still think it's too small. If it can wipe out [-] households, it will be called big." Wang Xiu is very satisfied. This is still the roughest number. He believes in the results It will be even bigger. This battle killed at least five or six hundred Jin soldiers, which is more profitable than Li Gang's organization of the Mutianpo Battle, not to mention that it was a short-term raid targeting the wealth and population.

Zhong Liqiu's eyes were complicated, and he said slowly: "General 78 has enough horses and money, but the captives have already retreated."

"Sir, why should you deceive yourself and others?" Wang Xiu understood Zhong Liqiu's feelings, but he believed that he would not be betrayed, and said in a deep voice, "It is the second time that such a good situation has been given up for nothing. The reason why I fought back in Dahe is because I still hope that the imperial court will come to repentance, but I can't see any hope, and instead I am extremely disappointed."

Zhong Liqiu looked at Wang Xiu helplessly, his face was pale and withered, and he said quietly: "You know, the official gave me the title of Minister of the Taifu Temple."

Wang Xiu frowned slightly, and said in surprise: "It doesn't seem very good, does anyone want to attack the bank?"

Zhong Liqiu nodded slowly, and said coldly: "Master of the Taifu Temple, I'm afraid it's just a means, it seems that I still have to be promoted."

"Then congratulations, sir." Seeing that Zhongliqiu was confident, Wang Xiu made a joke without losing the opportunity.

Zhong Liqiu rolled his eyes, and said indifferently: "I have written a memorial, and I am going to hand it in tomorrow, to recommend Shen Shizhi to two banks."

(End of this chapter)