At the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, Cai Jing was the prime minister, and Liang Shicheng was called the "hidden prime minister". [This chapter is updated by friends] He is only over 60 years old. He is well-maintained on weekdays and looks white and fat.
He did not live in a mansion outside, but in a palace outside the palace. There were side doors leading to other places outside the palace, and he could enter and exit the palace freely.
When Zhu Wu asked to see Liang Shicheng, Liang Shicheng did not meet them at all.
"Humph, Liangshan, the peace talks are a joke! A group of bandits actually want to negotiate with the imperial court? How could Wu Dong negotiate with the imperial court because of his great ambitions? I will definitely advise your majesty to attack Liangshan with all your strength! I heard that the nv master is here, it's just the right time
, we join forces with them and attack from both sides, we will definitely be able to destroy this group of grass bandits!" In the palace, Liang Shicheng sneered.
He was also one of the six thieves in the late Northern Song Dynasty, but his greed for money was far inferior to that of Cai Jing, Gao Qiu, Yang Jian and others. The only thing he liked was "power"! Although his position was not high, he was responsible for all the imperial edicts of Song Huizong.
Through his hand, it was spread all over the world. According to historical records, this person imitated Song Huizong's handwriting to "make" imperial edicts. Even Cai Jing was extremely wary of him, so he was called the "Hidden Prime Minister".
This man loves power, so he naturally looks down on the "thieves" like Liangshan. Unlike unlearned people like Gao Qiu and Yang Jian, he has some knowledge. He also vaguely feels that Liangshan wants to stabilize the court and avoid fighting on both sides.
He just couldn't let Liang Shan get his wish.
Zhu Wu had been waiting outside for an hour, but Liang Shicheng still didn't want to see him. It was already dusk, so Zhu Wu and Lu Zhishen finally left here.
When Zhu Wu and Lu Zhishen were sending gifts, Tong Xiang, the prefect of Dengzhou Prefecture, was also sending gifts in Bianliang City to intercede on behalf of Liangshan and pave the way for peace talks! It turned out that not only Zhu Wu and others came here this time, but Tong Xiang also came here
Came here.
Most of the people Tong Xiang saw were mid-level officials. It was not until night, when the sky was pitch dark, that Tong Xiang returned to his uncle Tong Guan's palace. He didn't know about Tong Guan's return yet. When he entered the room, he saw Huang Huang
There was a person sitting under the lamp, and I couldn't help but be surprised. Upon closer inspection, I saw that this person was his uncle whom I hadn't seen for many years. At that moment, Tong Xiang had an excited expression on his face.
"Uncle, when did you return to Bianliang?" Tong Xiang said with a smile on his face.
"Where have you been this day?" Tong Guan looked up at him and said coldly.
"I went to Bianliang for a walk! As you know, I haven't been back for a long time. I haven't seen many old friends for a long time, so I went to visit." Tong Xiang hesitated for a while and said.
"Hmph, do you think I don't know what you do? You have been running for Liangshan all day long, advocating for peace talks, but is this happening?" Tong Guan snorted coldly.
"That's...not bad." Tong Xiang was stunned for a while. He didn't expect that his uncle knew about his whereabouts, so he had to admit it at the moment.
"Do you know that Liangshan is a traitor? How many benefits did you receive from them, and you actually spoke for them?" Tong Guan cursed.
"Uncle, this matter...this matter..." Tong Xiang's face was anxious. He wanted to explain but didn't know how.
He had taken refuge in Liangshan many years ago, and he had taken refuge in Liangshan not because Liangshan had given him any benefits, but because Liangshan had used despicable means to coerce him! Over the years, Liangshan has grown stronger and stronger, and he has also changed from his original
After being coerced, he sincerely surrendered to Liangshan. Several of his wives are now in Goryeo. He is also considered a member of Liangshan. It is natural for him to speak for Liangshan.
"The imperial court will definitely be able to wipe out these rebels in Liangshan. If you speak for them now, how can it end well in the future?" Tong Guan was still scolding.
"Uncle, do you think the imperial court can really destroy Liangshan?" Tong Xiang couldn't help but ask.
"What do you mean?" Tong Guan frowned.
"Uncle, the power of Liangshan is beyond your imagination!" Tong Xiang said.
"Nonsense, the imperial court is now very strong. As long as the imperial court and the Jin soldiers combine and attack from both sides, it will be just around the corner to destroy Liangshan! By then, uncle, I will not only be a county king, but a prince. You can also inherit my title in the future.
Our Tong family has been a wealthy family for generations." Tong Guan said excitedly.
"Uncle, if you must go against Liangshan, I'm afraid not only will you not be able to become a prince, but you will fail completely." Tong Xiang said.
"What are you talking about?" Tong Guan said angrily.
"Uncle, this is not a lie, it is a fact." Tong Xiang said.
"Kneel down!" Tong Guan said coldly.
Tong Xiang knelt down helplessly, but he was still very unconvinced. He had been in Liangshan for many years, and he didn't know anything else, but he was deeply impressed by the strength of Liangshan's navy. He had also seen the Western Army and the Forbidden Army of the Song Dynasty. He
I feel that there is a huge difference between the Western Army and the Forbidden Army and the Liangshan Navy. If the navy soldiers come to land, they will definitely be able to sweep away the Western Army and the Forbidden Army, not to mention the Liangshan Army.
Tong Guan was really frowning at this moment. He felt that his nephew was so confused that he actually colluded with Liang Shan. It seemed that he had to give him a good education this time! He was also one of the few important officials in the Song Dynasty who could see clearly.
One of the people who came to Liangshan, he understood that Liangshan just wanted to stop the Song Dynasty, and if the woman really cooperated, Liangshan's so-called peace talks were just a trap!
"The emperor's mind changes all the time! When he first conquered Yanyun, the emperor was extremely afraid of Liangshan. During this period, I heard that he was no longer afraid of Liangshan, but he started to underestimate Liangshan again! Damn it, if the envoy from Liangshan hadn't come to Bian
Liang Cheng, that will be much easier. Our cooperation with the Kingdom of Jin will go on smoothly, but now that the Liangshan envoy is here, it is best not to have any mishaps." Tong Guan said secretly.
That night, many people in Bianliang City could not sleep.
The next day, the weather was extremely cold and the dripping water turned into ice.
Zhu Wu was wearing a white Confucian robe, and his whole person exuded a refined temperament, which made people feel polite. He and Zhao Mingcheng, the young minister of Honglu Temple, headed towards the palace. He held a box in his hand.
The box looks light and flimsy, and I don't know what's inside.
Zhao Mingcheng was very curious and said: "Mr. Zhu, I wonder what is installed here?"
Zhu Wudao: "This is a gift for Your Majesty."
Zhao Mingcheng said: "I wonder what kind of gift it is?"
Zhu Wu smiled and said: "It's just a scripture."
Zhao Mingcheng nodded slightly, and he understood in his heart what this gift was - Taoist scriptures! Song Huizong admired Taoism and liked Taoist scriptures, so Liangshan's gift was a perfect match. He thought that the Taoist scriptures sent by Liangshan must be extraordinary.
It's the same as usual, but I don't know what Taoist scripture it is.
When he arrived at the entrance of the palace, a young eunuch checked Zhu Wu's body to prevent Zhu Wu from carrying sharp weapons. The small box was also opened, and the young eunuch only saw a yellowed book, and the word on it was a
Ignorant. Most eunuchs in ancient times were illiterate, and this little eunuch was no exception. Zhao Mingcheng wanted to see it, but unfortunately he couldn't.
They entered the palace. Needless to say, the palace was beautiful. Not long after walking in, three people suddenly walked on a road in the distance. The leader was Tong Guan, and the two people behind Tong Guan were Wanyan Zongfu and Wanyan.
rich.
The nv real person's appearance was too ugly, and the surrounding eunuchs looked at these two people with strange eyes, like looking at gorillas. Even though Wanyan Zongfu was in a good state of mind, he still felt a little uncomfortable after being stared at like this all the way.
As for Wanyanfeng, he was extremely angry. If it weren't for Wanyan Zongfu's constant restraint, Wanyanfeng would have rushed towards the eunuchs around him.
Zhu Wu smiled and nodded at the two ladies. Wanyan Zongfu also nodded in response. As for Wanyanfeng, he was confused. He didn't know why this Song Dynasty man wanted to say hello to them.
"Zhu Wu has met Lord Tong Guan!" Zhu Wu bowed his hand towards Tong Guan again and said.
"Are you Zhu Wu? Yes, I have heard of you." Tong Guan said calmly.
"Master Tong, we are good friends with our nephew Tong Xiang. A few years ago, before we went to Goryeo, he helped Liangshan. He and we really have a close relationship." They all want to go to court, the direction of travel.
Similarly, Zhu Wu approached Tong Guan and said in a very soft voice.
"What do you mean?" Tong Guanda was surprised and asked.
"It's nothing, we'd better pay homage to His Majesty as soon as possible!" Zhu Wu smiled and said.
But Tong Guan felt a little confused and at a loss.