Li Gang had never thought that Zhao Huan had such scheming methods. Not long ago, he was worried that his Majesty would give up resistance and choose to beg for mercy because of the advice of Prime Ministers Bai Shizhong, Li Bangyan and others.
I never thought that today would give me such a big surprise.
But after the surprise, he still couldn't help but remind him.
"Although your majesty's plan is feasible, Tong Guan is one of the six thieves in the world after all. He is a person who brings disaster to the country and the people..."
"Don't worry, Aiqing, he is a eunuch, and he only needs to do those things that I ask him to do. If he does any extra things, I will have my own means.
Today's Tong Guan is like a frightened bird, not daring to take it lightly.
But in order to ensure the future, Aiqing must hurry up! "
"Your Majesty, don't worry!" Li Gang bowed again without hesitation, then took the secret decree that Zhao Huan had prepared and strode out without looking back.
Many officials outside the door were waiting for the result. In their opinion, Li Gang would definitely confront His Majesty and ask him to take back his life.
But when Li Gang came back, they found that under his stern face, he ignored Tong Guan and left the place.
At this moment, everyone couldn't help but look at each other in awe.
Among them, Wang Boyan, a doctor in the Yu Department, grabbed Li Gang who was about to leave and asked him what happened, but Li Gang just said coldly to Wang Boyan and had no comment.
Then left.
At this moment, everyone was really confused.
Immediately before they could even whisper to each other, Zhao Huan walked out of the main hall and looked at Wu Yangyang, a group of important court officials.
He knew that this group of people came here not to stop Tong Guan, but to stop him and prevent him from getting the rights he deserved.
"Li Gang has disobeyed me and is no longer Tai Chang Shaoqing. I have made him the censor of the capital and inspected Jiangnan, Xixia and other places!"
Is this a disparagement?
This idea appeared in everyone's mind, and they were also surprised by Zhao Huan's decision. They didn't know why he was so decisive suddenly.
At this time, Wang Boyan, the doctor in the Yu Department, stood up directly and wanted to ask what the purpose of this was.
But before he spoke, Tong Guan on the side had already shown it.
"Your Majesty is tired today, so please leave early and don't disturb His Majesty's rest!"
"How dare you, thief!" Just as Tong Guan stood up, Wang Fu, an important minister in the court, stood up directly, "Who dare to stand in front of us?
At this time, we are waiting to admonish Your Majesty, you thief, why don’t you get out of here! "
Wang Fu was an important minister of the Song Dynasty. In addition to being the proper leader of the peace faction, he was also the young prime minister of the imperial court. Of course, he was also one of Zhao Huan's enemies.
Because when Zhao Huan was still the prince, this guy often tried to stumbling him overtly or covertly, hoping to get rid of him.
Now he should have tried his best to escape, but because he heard the news of Tong Guan's return, he couldn't help the panic in his heart and came to stop it from happening.
Because after Zhao Huan officially took power, he became even more hopeless.
It's just that this young master is fine if he denounces others, but he is really not qualified to face Tong Guan.
Although Wang Fu has great power, he is just whitewashing the peace and amassing money through corruption. In terms of power and calculation, there is no difference between him and Tong Guan.
"In order to protect his power, Wang Xianggong did not hesitate to whitewash the peace and conceal the matter of Fang La, but he is still here licking his face and saying that the Za family is a thief.
What kind of thief are you, Mr. Wang? "
Tong Guan took two steps forward and whispered directly into his ear.
Wang Fu, who was already worried about Zhao Huanqiu's future settlement, couldn't help but feel a little chilled after hearing Tong Guan's words.
"Don't accuse me unjustly!"
"Ms. Wang had better shut up, otherwise the Zajia family can't guarantee that those villains like Zhang Bangchang behind you will still be so loyal to Mr. Wang."
At this time, Tong Guan seemed to have found the charm of his concubine back then, especially when Tong Guan discovered that Zhao Huan, instead of getting angry, actually saw a slight smile on His Majesty's face.
At this moment, Tong Guan immediately understood what he needed to do.
"Your Majesty, are you going to make a certain family become the enemy of all the ministers and make the Za family a lonely minister?" Tong Guan's mind changed but he was not afraid, because he was a lonely minister to begin with!
"If Mr. Wang is fine, please go home early. It is better to take good care of your health when you are old and frail!"
After shutting up Wang Fu with one sentence, Tong Guan looked at the others again.
There are many people coming today, but the leaders include Wang Fu, Li Gang, Prime Minister Bai Shizhong, Li Bangyan and others.
After Tong Guan looked around them, he whispered a few words.
"Sit down and know Yunzhou!"
"Call yourself Li Langzi!"
"Whitewashing peace and manipulating power."
Every word spoken represents a person's handle.
Xiang Tongguan, who has been in charge of the court all year round and is in charge of both internal and external affairs, knows these old friends much better than the current Majesty Zhao Huan.
Zhao Huan couldn't remember the dirty information they had at the time, but Tong Guan knew it very well.
Tong Guan's meaning was very clear. He didn't want to cause trouble, let alone make the matter bigger. Li Gang had left today, if they continued to insist on it.
Tongguan like Li Gang, who can't find loopholes, can't solve it, but for all of these people present, the worst is possible!
After a moment of silence, everyone knew that this was not the time to continue arguing. None of them was a true gentleman who could not find any problems like Li Gang.
No one’s butt is clean. If a fight breaks out, Tong Guan can fight them to the death.
So they could only choose to retreat slowly one by one. Too many things happened today, and they needed to go back to think about it and discuss it.
Looking at the palace that finally became quiet, Zhao Huan reached out and patted Tong Guan on the shoulder. Tong Guan immediately bent down, allowing him to pat more smoothly.
"From today on, you are the official of the Imperial City Division."
He is responsible for the affairs of the Imperial City Division and is commonly known as the Commander of the Imperial City Division.
"Do you know what you want to do first?"
"I understand, I need to rectify the Imperial City Division and clean up the inside and outside of the palace!" Tong Guan was not stupid. Of course he knew his mission. As soon as he was brought out by His Majesty, someone came to knock on the door.
At this speed, there are no secrets left in the palace.
"Very good, very good!" Zhao Huan laughed, then waved his hand, "Go ahead!"
"The villain obeys the order!" Tong Guan immediately headed outside the palace after receiving the order. At the same time, this shocking news slowly spread in the palace.
Tong Guan is back!
Li Gang left Kaifeng on flying horse that day. Some said he was discouraged. Some said he wanted to take this opportunity to leave the whirlpool of Kaifeng. Some said that His Majesty wanted to kill him and he had to run.
However, this did not hinder the court meeting on the second day, nor did it hinder the surprise on Zongze's face when he came to meet the emperor.
"My lord... I have seen your majesty!" Zongze still hasn't been able to understand what happened, but he knows that things seem to have turned around.
"Originally, I wanted you to go to the Jin Army camp and tell them that there are strong men in the Song Dynasty who are not afraid of death, but now I regret it.
It would be really sad if Zong Aiqing, such a heroic person, died in the hands of the Jin people.
Today I ask you again, is Zong Aiqing afraid of death? "
"I only wish I could kill all the golden dogs, so why should I fear death?"
"Hahaha..." Zhao Huan couldn't help laughing, then slammed the table and stood up, "Zong Aiqing is so proud, if that's the case, then I will help you!
Do you know where the golden man's cavalry is now? "
"I heard that they have captured the important town of Taiyuan!"
"Not only that, they have already conquered Cizhou. Under the trampling of their cavalry, Cizhou was in ruins. Now the people there are fleeing and the warehouses are empty.
After losing the important town of Taiyuan, all officials in Lianghe tried their best not to take up their posts, and their greed for life and fear of death were clearly visible on their faces.
Do you, Zongze, dare to be the magistrate of Cizhou, go to the forefront of the battlefield to resist the Jin army for me, and promote the prestige of the Song Dynasty! "
Before Zongze had time to answer anything, Prime Minister Li Bangyan stood up at the side.
"Your Majesty, no, the morale of our officers and soldiers is low now. We don't have enough soldiers and armor, and we don't have enough food and fodder. We really can't resist the Jin army.
If you persist in resisting, you will end up in ruins and make the Kingdom of Jin angry. Then all life will be in ruins and the people will be innocent.
Please, Your Majesty, take care of the people, endure the temporary pain, and find a way for the people to survive! "
"Nonsense!" Zongze, who had an explosive personality, couldn't help but cursed angrily when he heard such nonsense, "The Kingdom of Jin plunders every year, and we pay tribute every year.
But what's the use of these besides making them more majestic the next time they raid.
We still have the power to fight back at this time. If we don't fight at this time, when will we talk about defeating the bandits? "
"You are such a reckless man, you have no soldiers and no generals, what are you going to use to fight!"
"If you don't have any soldiers, go to Cizhou and recruit young people. People with hatred are better than strong soldiers!"
If there is no food, we will directly become enemies with it. Just as they robbed us back then, we will do what we can to get it back.
How can we be invincible if we unite as one! "
"You...reckless man!" Li Bangyan was so angry that Zongze couldn't speak, and finally said directly, "Since you dare to say such things, then you will go to Cizhou alone to recruit troops!"
"It's my wish, but I don't dare to ask for help!" Zongze agreed without saying a word, and actually wanted to go alone without any troops!
"Come here!" Zhao Huan was familiar with history and naturally knew what this man was capable of. He did not doubt his ability at all. With a loud roar, Tong Guan summoned the sword that he had prepared long ago.
"This is the sword I carry with me. Zong Aiqing, please come forward!"
Zhao Huan took off the sword and handed it to Zong Ze with his own hands.
"From today on, you are the magistrate of Cizhou, in charge of all affairs inside and outside Cizhou. With the sword in your hand, you have the right to kill first and report later!"
"Weichen... I dare not forget your majesty's great kindness even if I die!"
"Go quickly!"
"Wei Chen obeys the order!"
This visit was the beginning of the legend that created the first general of the New Song Dynasty!
This departure is also the beginning of the Song Dynasty's rejuvenation!
Later generations of historians called this moment the beginning of the New Song Dynasty!
