Xue Yuanpeng had a deep grudge against Sun Tu. Ever since Sun Tu went to Kaifeng Mansion to sue the Zhang family for the first time last year, he had been very embarrassed. After entering the yamen, Sun Tu intensified his efforts. Through the Han family case, the annihilation of Pink Yanzi and other incidents, he continued to challenge his bottom line and authority as a boss, which repeatedly destroyed his prestige. Now there are people gossiping behind his back.
Only because Sun Tu had Tong Guan as his backer and his status as a military attaché, Xue Yuanpeng had no choice but to endure it. Today, he finally found a suitable opportunity. Sun Tu was so bold as to execute the Liao envoys without the approval of the Kaifeng government. Such actions had completely violated the imperial system, allowing him to clean up this unsightly situation. subordinate.
Moreover, this incident involves a wide range of things and may even affect the diplomatic relations between Song and Liao. Xue Yuanpeng believed that Tong Guan would never get involved easily, so he could remove the thorn in Sun Tu's side in one fell swoop.
Following his order, the officers and soldiers agreed in unison, half-raising their swords and guns and trying to step forward to capture Sun Tu. After Sun Tu's expression changed, he quickly understood something and couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. After all, he overestimated the magnanimity of these civil servants, or underestimated the destructive power of his previous actions, which actually made Xue Yuanpeng hate him. It's deep in your bones, as long as you seize the opportunity, you will not hesitate to kill yourself!
Although he felt a little regretful that he had acted too forcefully and decisively in the past, there was no way he could be captured at this time. Sun Tu immediately took half a step back and said loudly: "Xue Tong judged that it is really impossible for me to be dismissed." I am convinced. These Liao people hurt the people of Song Dynasty in the front, and resisted arrest and hurt the official and a group of subordinates in the back. They have already made a big mistake. As the police officer of Dongcheng, why can't the official bring them to justice?"
"I never agreed to let you hold a private court, let alone punish these Liao envoys! Even if they are at fault, you should hand it over to Kaifeng Mansion and let me make the decision. If everyone is like you With such wanton behavior, where does the law exist? Sun Tu, do you also want to resist arrest? And you, do you also want to help Sun Tu resist the court?" Xue Yuanpeng immediately glared and shouted with great momentum, The latter sentence was said to Cui Lueshang and others who were in a defensive posture.
This made one of the guards suddenly wake up and lower their hands timidly. They are no better than Sun Dutou, so naturally they dare not compete with Xue Tongpan. Even Sun Tu could only lower his head and sigh at this time: "Of course I don't dare to resist. I just don't understand something. Why are the Liao people wantonly hurting my people in my city of Tokyo, but the government still wants to calm things down, and Are we going to hold those who make decisions for the people and make judgments impartially to trial?"
He didn't say this lightly, and it immediately reached the ears of the surrounding people who were obviously flustered by Xue Yuanpeng's arrival and decision. After being stunned for a while, they all started to express their grievances for Sun Tu: "That's right, officer. These Liao people are doing mischief in the city, but you don't see officers leading the people to make decisions for the people. Now Sun Dutou has finally captured them for questioning, but you want to speak for them. Don't we think the court doesn't care about life or death?" ?"
After saying a few words, many people became a little excited and came forward to discuss the matter. If it were someone else
The common people here are still in awe of the government, but the people in the capital are somewhat knowledgeable and will not take a Kaifeng Prefecture magistrate too seriously.
This immediately caught Xue Yuanpeng off guard, causing him to quickly get excited and shouted loudly: "What do you want to do? Are you going to rebel? These Liao people have made mistakes, and the court will deal with them. It's not their turn yet." You make the decision! Sun Tu, do you want to incite a civil uprising when you speak like this?" Although the words were still strong, there was already a bit of fear in his eyes. Because he knew very well that if something really happened, Sun Tu would not be able to escape the blame, but the consequences for him would also be disastrous.
"We just want justice. Sun Dutou will make decisions for the people. We also hope that Xue Tongpan will not avenge himself!" Suddenly someone in the crowd shouted loudly, and then others responded, and the same words kept ringing, Forcing Xue Yuanpeng to submit.
Only then did Xue Yuanpeng realize how high a reputation Sun Tu had in the east city of Bianjing. It was really shocking that these people could spontaneously form such a momentum in order to avenge Sun Tu.
"Sun... Dutou, you still don't let them stop, otherwise you and I will be in great trouble." At this point, Xue Yuanpeng could only ask Sun Tu for help, and said this with a low face.
Sun Tu also knew that the situation could not continue like this, so he bowed his head and shouted: "Everyone, please be patient for a moment. I am deeply grateful to you for Sun Tu's love and care, but after all, Sun Tu was a little careless about this matter." Yes, it is natural for me to be blamed like this by Xue Tongpian. But don’t worry, what Xue Tongpian said just now was out of urgency. Compared with the imperial court, it will not really remove me from my official position because of such a trivial matter. I will go to Kaifeng Mansion to speak out. Kai can handle it himself." As he said that, he glanced at Xue Yuanpeng and waited for him to react.
Xue Yuanpeng felt bitter in his mouth. He was forced to take back what he had just said. This was a bigger blow to his prestige than before. But at this point, he had no other choice. He could only show a smile that was uglier than crying and said: "Sun Dutou is right. It was indeed a momentary slip of the officer. This matter needs to be investigated clearly. As long as Sun Du Tou's mistake is not a big one, and he will definitely not lose his official position because of it." He was an official after all, and there was still room in his words.
But the people couldn't understand the deeper meaning. Seeing his statement like this, they finally calmed down. The crowd that just kept coming forward, and seemed to be about to clash with a group of officers and soldiers, also retreated.
Seeing that the conflict finally subsided, Xue Yuanpeng breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at Sun Tu: "Sun Dutou, please follow me back to Kaifeng Mansion first."
Sun Tu knew that he couldn't refuse this, so he smiled and nodded: "Of course, I really have to go to Hanfu Yin to explain the ins and outs of this matter, so that the imperial court can make the decision for the people of Tokyo City!"
In this way, Sun Tu left the security station and headed for Kaifeng Mansion surrounded by a group of officers and soldiers. As for his officers and the people around him, he persuaded them to stay and did not go with him. Otherwise, if so many people went to the Kaifeng government office together, things would really get into trouble.
Along the way, Xue Yuanpeng had a gloomy face and said nothing. Today, he has lost his face and even has no shame to reprimand Sun Tu as his boss. He can only punish him.
The hope of curing Sun Tu was placed on Han Fuyin.
After returning to the government office, Xue Yuanpeng left Sun Tu in the courtyard, and went directly to see Han Changzhou first, telling him about the incident that had just happened in the east of the city: "Fu Yin, this matter is very difficult, but how should we deal with it?" ?”
Han Changzhou stared at this subordinate with a surprised look on his face, and sighed after a long while: "This Sun Tu is too courageous. Now that things have happened, he must be made to bear all the charges. As for Privy Tong, I I will find a way to deal with it. The most urgent task now is to send those Liao people back quickly, otherwise our situation will become even worse."
"Then what should Sun Tu do now?" Xue Yuanpeng was most concerned about this point.
"This..." Han Fuyin was unable to make a decision for a moment, wondering whether he should meet Sun Tu. To be honest, even he was not sure that he could suppress this young ninth-grade military attache. This guy was too tough and did not abide by official rules.
When he was in trouble, suddenly a subordinate hurriedly came to the hall door: "Fu Yin, someone from Honglu Temple suddenly sent a message, saying that the envoy of the Liao Kingdom wanted to see Sun Dutou, who had captured his subordinate..."
"What?" The two officials inside the door looked in disbelief and looked at each other. Only then were they convinced that they had heard correctly. Then they raised another question: Why did the Liao envoy want to see Sun Tu? Are they trying to vent their anger on their men? Or is it to show his strength in Tokyo
What makes them even more troubled is, should this matter be stopped? It would save a lot of trouble if Sun Tu was handed over to the Liao people. But in this way, isn't it showing weakness? This will probably cause criticism from the government and the public, and even draw blame from the emperor, right
As his mind was spinning, Xue Yuanpeng suddenly came up with a countermeasure: "Fu Yin, I have an idea, maybe I can get the best of both worlds."
"tell me the story."
"Now that those Liao people have been punished, we can actually give the people an explanation. Then why not let Sun Tu send them back to the embassy? In this way, if the Liao people really want to take revenge, let's talk carefully. It has nothing to do with my Kaifeng Mansion. They used force to take people..." Xue Yuanpeng said his strategy softly. He really hated Sun Tu to death, wishing that he would fall into the hands of the Liao people and be tortured to death.
After Han Changzhou thought about it, he felt that there was no other better way, so he nodded and said: "Then let Sun Tu send those Liao people back to the embassy as you said."
After listening to Xue Yuanpeng's instructions, Sun Tu was obviously a little distracted: "Is this what Fu Yin did to me?"
"Yes, this is the opportunity that I have obtained for you through hard begging. As long as you can send the person back and prevent the Liao envoy from causing any trouble in the capital, this will be enough." Let this matter be over. Sun Dutou, you have to take care of yourself." Xue Yuanpeng said with a kind face at this time, as if he was really thinking about Sun Tu.
Although he always felt that the other party's arrangement was uneasy and well-intentioned, at this time he had no other choice. Sun Tu could only accept it and said: "In that case, I will accept the order."
As evening approached, Sun Tu took several officials with him and carried the three Liao people who were unable to move after being tortured with a cane to the Liao embassy.