Cao Cao crosses Wu Dalang

Chapter 257

Royal study.

The old Cai Jing and the majestic Tong Guan, shoulders together, were kneeling on the ground and trembling.

The Song Dynasty's preferential treatment of scholars was the highest in all dynasties, and the national policy of "ruling the world with the scholars and bureaucrats" was not just talking about it.

Therefore, on weekdays, the emperor and his ministers gave answers, and no one was asked to kneel down to speak.

Especially old ministers like Cai Jing, who have an extra sense of dignity.

However, at this moment, they not only knelt, but also trembled.

Without him, no matter how friendly or even frivolous the officials are, when he is furious, he is still the emperor who holds the highest authority in the empire.

Even if you pretend, you have to pretend to be scared.

"Yun'an, Nanfeng, Jingnan! Three prefectures and 35 counties! The heartland of this dynasty, the rebels invaded the prefecture and occupied the mansion, and they were invincible, but I didn't know anything about it! What are you thinking? What do you want?" What are you doing? Do you want to let me know when the rebels are outside the imperial city?"

Zhao Ji's face was livid, his voice was sharp, his saliva was drooling, and he sprayed Cai Jing and Tong Guan's faces with the sour smell of stomach fire.

Both of them didn't blink their eyes, and their demeanor was like rain, which profoundly demonstrated the basic qualities of being a high-ranking official.

"Your Majesty!" Relying on his good health, Tong Guan kowtowed heavily, and when he raised his face again, tears were streaming down his face: "Your Majesty, I only hate that I have devoted myself to Liao affairs for the past few years. , and intensively cultivated the military affairs of the Qin and Jin Dynasties, so that he suddenly broke away from the foundation of the country. I am really ashamed of the high expectations of Your Majesty, and I deserve death."

While crying, he glanced at Cai Jing triumphantly, and blinked his eyelids, which meant: Hehe, this pot, brother, you should carry it.

Speaking of these two treacherous ministers, they are not only relatives of sons and daughters, but also a pair of happy enemies.

It turns out that when Tong Guan was in Hangzhou Jinming Bureau in his early years, he met Cai Jing who was dismissed from office and returned to his hometown. The two fell in love at first sight, and they became friends. The painted screens, fan belts, etc. were delivered to the palace at a low price, and they were highly praised, which made Zhao Ji's favor for Cai Jing grow day by day, and set a new stage for him to return to Beijing and return to work.

After Cai Jing became prime minister, he reciprocated and recommended Tong Guanjianjun to the Northwest. He strongly agreed with his strategy of attacking Qingtang, and later promoted him to Jiedushi, satisfying the eunuch's desire to make contributions.

However, the friendship between villains has not lasted long since ancient times.

Both Cai Jing and Tong are greedy for power and interested in profit. At first they were able to support each other and were as affectionate as sugar and honey.

Cai Jing desperately wanted to get his hands on the military power, while Tong Guan continued to support the party members of the court, and they all wanted to grab meat from the opponent's bowl.

Seeing Tong Guan's complacent eyes, Cai Jing stared with triangular eyes angrily, thinking that this old woman really deserves to die, what he said is to retreat as an advance, and he is clean, doesn't it mean that it is all my fault?
Sure enough, the emperor listened to Tong Guan's words, and only snorted coldly: "Although you are busy, you are the commander in chief after all. If you don't know such important things, wouldn't it be ridiculous?"

Then he glared at Cai Jing: "You old man, I have entrusted the state affairs to you, and you dare to cover up such a big matter. Is it an unforgivable crime to deceive the king?"

It's my turn!Cai Jing secretly said: Old lady, please keep your eyes wide open, the old man will let you see the supreme mentality of receiving hair!

In an instant, the old thief mobilized all his artistic cells, smiled desolately, looked at the emperor with a pair of old eyes tenderly and helplessly, blinked slightly, two lines of turbid tears rolled down, and a mournful trill sounded deep in his throat: "Your Majesty, old minister, Death penalty!" A few indistinct syllables rolled out of his throat, as if he was almost speechless due to excessive grief.

Then he shook his head vigorously, as if he wanted to shake off the regrets of his life, he suddenly straightened his neck, his voice became sharp, mourning like a cuckoo weeping blood: "The old minister has encountered many difficulties, and after all the hard work, he finally failed to hide it. Let Your Majesty know about this matter, and even make you feel sad and exhausted, this is all the fault of the old minister!"

After saying that, he beat his chest and stamped his feet, sweating profusely from crying.

Tong Guanhu stared: Miaozai, this is it!This old thief, he frankly admitted the crime of deceiving the king!
But listening to his voice and watching his expression, every detail is stating a sentence: I have difficulties.

The air of loyalty and generosity permeated the invisible, when Zhuge Wuhou was appointed as a teacher, I am afraid that it was nothing more than that.

The emperor was also shocked by his behavior: "Come on, Lao Qing, what do you mean, you really want to hide it from me?"

Cai Jing nodded with tears in his eyes, his eyes seemed to be self-deprecating, but also firm, as if to say: I know that people in the world will not understand me, but even so, even if there are thousands of people, I will go!
The tone gradually became generous and sonorous: "That's right! It's just to hide it from Your Majesty. Your Majesty, the emperor enjoys the offerings of the world and is the rightful lord of the world. If the emperor is worried, the world will be worried. If the emperor is happy, the world will be happy. Since the old minister is Prime Minister, on behalf of His Majesty's herdsmen, he tolerated trivial matters to burn His Majesty's state of mind, so that the world is in common concern, and all people are unhappy? Therefore, he decided to conceal it for the time being, and wanted to wait for Wang Qing's traitor to be put down, and then inform His Majesty again, in order to seek the emperor's heart An Le. Alas..."

Speaking of this, he let out a long and long sigh, which was endless.

It's coming, it's about to melt!Tong Guan held his breath and looked forward to Cai Taishi's performance with reverence.

There was a bitter smile on the corner of Cai Jing's old mouth: "It's a pity that the old minister didn't expect that there are so few strong men in the army, and there are no men who dare to die. Several rounds of encirclement and suppression failed, so that the thieves spread their voices and even disturbed the capital. Stealing away the imperial concubine, murdering my son, giving away a black-haired man to a white-haired man, all these are the retribution of a veteran who has no scheme to harm the country..."

Speaking of this, his figure was faltering, as if he was in extreme grief.

"Alas..." The emperor has already entered Cai Jing's rhythm, and he can't help but sigh deeply with him. Thinking of Cai Jing's age, he only died a ninth child last year, and a fifth child this year. It's really pitiful to die every year. .His temperament of an artist started to make trouble, and instead he began to sympathize with Cai Jing: "Old Aiqing has a good heart, but why can't he understand military affairs..."

Cai Jing burst into tears when he heard the words, and mourned: "At this age, don't you know your parents are short? Therefore, everything about sending troops is under the arrangement of Gao Taiwei. Now it seems that Gao Taiwei is also unreliable. Fortunately, God blessed the Great Song Dynasty. At this juncture, Taifu Tong returned to the court. He was known as a soldier. He fought against Xixia and made Daliao all show his national prestige. Huaixi three prefectures can be peaceful overnight."

Damn, this old dog actually sent it to me!Tong Guan's eyes widened, deeply shocked by Cai Jing's power of transformation.

However, Cai Jing really couldn't help but be indifferent to Cai Jing's announcement.

Tong Guan is convinced that as long as he shows any unwillingness, Cai Jing will immediately recommend his confidants to be in command. If he wins, he will receive all the capital and profits. It was because he was unwilling to contribute, so we did our best, until we failed like this.

A good set of hair extensions!Tong has learned!

Tong Guan glared at Cai Jing bitterly, and when he looked at the emperor, the words "loyalty, righteousness, and ruthlessness" were written all over his face. Daddy, since Tong is still in court, how can he be arrogant? I beg your Majesty to allow me to gather the army and horses to wipe out this thief with one blow, and then I will praise you!"

Cai Jing rolled his eyes, and hurriedly said: "There is no handsome man in this dynasty who is on the right of the Taifu. However, if a famous commander does not have a brave general to help him, it is difficult to succeed. Although the Taifu has many elite soldiers and strong generals, he has to guard the border. I am afraid for a while. It is difficult to select. In the old minister's pocket, there are a few who can fight and dare to fight, and the minister is willing to recommend them all as generals to help Taifu Tong make contributions, thinking that the king will share the worries."

Tong Guan didn't expect Cai Jing to have another patch, and he was stunned for a while: I lost the battle and my commander was weak, but if I won the battle, you made meritorious contributions, old dog, you are so calculating!

Just as he was about to find an excuse to refuse, a general from the imperial camp suddenly rushed over and said, "Report to Your Majesty—Gao Taiwei led his troops to chase the thief, and was ambushed by Liangshan soldiers forty miles away. He was defeated after a while. The Taiwei died on the spot, most of the generals under his command died in battle, the imperial camp went up to rescue, but they were also defeated, the two generals, Dragon and Tiger, were killed, and the instructor of the Golden Spear Squad was nowhere to be found."

This news stunned the officials. The enemy army killed and scattered the imperial army and the imperial army forty miles outside the capital. Doesn't it mean that the capital is also in danger?After a moment of reaction, his face flushed red, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Mr. Tong, quickly, quickly go to order troops, and Baozhen will go to Jinling for inspection."

Cai Jing quickly got up and said, "Yes, yes, yes, Mrs. Tong, I will wait for the Baosheng to drive the southern tour, and then send troops from all over the world to destroy Liangshan!"

Seeing this, Tong Guan raised his thick eyebrows and said something in a leisurely manner!
As the saying goes: eunuchs compete for the top, and the public and women compete for the front.Jiehua's hair is as fast as lightning, and Tong Privy is in command to hold the whip.

(End of this chapter)