In the East City Public Security Bureau, Sun Tu, the backbone of the police station, has only been absent for two days, and all his subordinates are already restless. Not to mention going out to patrol the streets as prescribed before, even those who stay in the house always seem distracted and don't know what to do. What is good.
At this time, a person suddenly rushed into the second hall with a nervous expression. He glanced at Shen Liang and others who were sitting unsteadily and said, "Shen Dutou, there are suddenly rumors in the city that Sun Dutou...he ..." As he spoke, he felt a little embarrassed, not knowing how to say it.
"What happened at Chuandu?" Shen Liang, Cui Lueshang and others asked anxiously almost in unison. Since they knew that Sun Tu was sent to the Liao embassy by Kaifeng Prefecture, there was no news, and they were always worried about him, for fear that he would be harmed by the Liao people.
"They said that Sun Dutou had been persuaded by the Liao people and became an official under the Liao people." After saying this, the man couldn't help but take a big breath, looking like he was relieved, but his eyes did not dare to meet those present. Several people intersected.
The expressions of everyone in the hall suddenly changed, and everyone showed expressions of disbelief. Cui Lueshang was the first to shake his head and loudly said: "This is impossible. Sun Dutou has always been upright and selfless. How could he betray the imperial court? And now he is still in Tokyo. , how dare you do such a rebellious act?"
Shen Liang then nodded in agreement: "Yes, I also believe that Sun Dutou is not such a person. This must be a divorce plan used by the Liao people. We must not believe it!"
Just when several people expressed their belief in Sun Tu, a slightly hesitant voice suddenly emerged: "But I heard that the governor has decided to remove the Dutou because of the incident of injuring the Liao envoy. You said Dutou Will he act in a hurry..."
These words immediately reminded everyone of the day when Judge Xue Tong spoke without scruple outside the public security station and said he wanted to dismiss Sun Tu from his position. Was this the decision made by Han Fuyin? If that were the case, seeing their future ruined before their eyes, coupled with the resentment in their hearts, they might have been moved by a few words from the Liao people.
"But why did the Liao people think of recruiting Sun Dutou? He is not a senior official of the Song Dynasty, and there is nothing that can interest them." Cui Lueshang said still doubtfully.
Of course they couldn't come up with this answer, and Shen Liang finally said: "We will know at a glance whether it is yes or no. If Dutou has really been subdued by them, then Miss Ya'er must have been taken away by the Liao people. We will go there right away." Let’s see what happens.” After saying that, he got up and walked out. The others hesitated for a moment and then followed suit.
When these officers arrived at Sun Tu's residence, what they saw was an empty scene of people leaving the courtyard. Not only were Sun Tu and Ya'er gone, but even some of their clothes were taken away. Seeing this scene, everyone's expressions changed even more. Even if they still believed that Sun Tu would not betray the Song Dynasty, they all began to doubt his decision.
After all, as the close subordinates who had accompanied Sun Tu all the way, they knew exactly how the imperial court and their superiors treated their family. If it weren't for his outstanding abilities, clever methods, and Tong Guan's great backer, I'm afraid he would have died many times in the past six months. Even though Sun Tu made a lot of contributions to the court, he almost didn't get any rewards. Even they all felt it was a bit unfair, let alone Sun Tu, who was the official at the time.
It's up to people.
Could it be that Dutou was really instigated by the Liao people to rebel because he was cold-hearted? While looking at each other, everyone involuntarily came up with such an idea, but no one dared to say this guess.
Compared with these subordinates who have a close relationship with Sun Tu, the people in the city have many fewer worries. So when the incident spread, many people began to scold Sun Tu for being ungrateful, believing that such a traitor to the Song Dynasty should be caught and cut to pieces in order to relieve their hatred.
"I have long seen that Sun Tu is not a good person. If you think about his methods, he really leaves no room for error. Whether he is dealing with people in the gang or against those high-ranking officials, he does not hesitate at all. You guys. Would such a person know etiquette, justice and integrity? No! Since he doesn’t even have this bit of character, it’s only normal for him to join the Liao people in search of a better background.”
"Brother, what you said is right. In fact, I have long seen that Sun Tu is not a good person. You may have forgotten that just half a year ago, when Sun Tu was selected by the imperial court to become an official, he was already in Fanlou He had conflicts with many scholars. If he hadn't been arrogant and acted inappropriately, how could he have conflicts with those who had read the books of sages?"
"I also remember this. This is called De Zhi. It is reasonable for a person like this to suddenly betray me, Da Song!"
In teahouses, restaurants, and on the streets, people kept saying bad things about Sun Tu. At the same time, they kept confirming to others that Sun Tu had defected to the Liao people. This naturally aroused the hatred of more people. If Sun Tu hadn't been in the Liao embassy at this time, Let these people not dare to run and make trouble, for fear that they will try their best to find out the traitor who deserves death and beat him to death.
Of course, some of them have doubts about the authenticity of this matter: "Now that the imperial court has not proven this, how can we so casually conclude that Sun Dutou has defected to the Liao people? Don't forget that he Before this, we just captured and defeated the Liao people."
"This matter has greatly damaged the court's face. How can they admit it? And Sun Tu is just a small capital official, so the court will not take his stay or leave seriously at all."
"And who knows if the previous incident was a play he performed to get close to the Liao people. Maybe he had already had a relationship with the Liao people early on, so he took this opportunity to enter the Liao embassy to ensure his own safety."
Regardless of whether these statements were consistent with common sense, as various statements were flying all over the city, everyone quickly accepted the fact that Sun Tu had betrayed the Song Dynasty and determined that he would become a sinner of the Song Dynasty.
When this statement finally reached the ears of Lu Zhishen, who was busy taking care of the vegetable garden recently, he immediately sighed: "How could Sanlang be such a person? Don't talk nonsense. The Sa family can guarantee it with his own life. He will definitely It's because of some changes that he still stays with Liao Gou."
"Master, there are rumors out there that people have noses and eyes. How can they be wrong? And if Sun Dutou really has any difficulties, he should come forward to defend himself at this time." A disciple of Lu Zhishen who came with the news, the Public Security Bureau The officer said with some confusion: "Also, even Miss Ya'er was picked up by him. Aren't you willing to join the Liao people?"
Lu Zhishen
He took the large pottery bowl at hand and drank the wine in one gulp. Then he opened his hand to wipe the wine stains on his beard and said: "If you can tell me, it won't be a hardship. And who knows what Ya'er is. Was it taken away by Sanlang or was it deliberately hidden by the Liao people? As far as the Sa family is concerned, this is probably a conspiracy of those Liao dogs to force Sanlang to submit. "
"This... Although Du Tou is quite capable, this is too unbelievable. The Liao people would make such arrangements for him?" the person opposite said with some disbelief.
"You don't know Sanlang, but the Sa family has had in-depth discussions with him. Let's put it this way, although he is not a great leader, in terms of ability, none of the so-called generals in Bianliang City can match him. Maybe there are some knowledgeable people among the Liao dogs who saw this at a glance, so they used this idea to leave Sanlang with no way out!" Lu Zhishen's expression became more and more solemn as he spoke: "No, Sanlang is in trouble now, I am As a brother, you must not just sit back and watch, you have to find a way to see him."
As he said that, Lu Zhishen ignored his disciples and started walking back and forth in the yard, but for a while he couldn't come up with a good idea. After all, Sun Tu was in the Liao Embassy, and the guards there were not something he could just enter. Got in.
At this time, Cheng Yayu, the new disciple who had been standing silently on the side, suddenly said: "Master, I know a way to enter the embassy."
"What can you, a little kid, do?" Lu Zhishen said disapprovingly.
"I... I used to beg for food near the embassy there before I met Master. I saw food trucks often coming in and out of the back door there. If I find an opportunity..."
Lu Zhishen understood it as soon as he heard it, and immediately touched his bald head happily: "This is an idea, but the way Sajia looks like it is too eye-catching..."
"Then let my disciple go there for you. I'm young, so those Liao people may not pay attention to me."
"Okay, you go and make arrangements early tomorrow morning. The Sa family doesn't believe that Sanlang really knows how to count his ancestors and follow Liao Gou!" Lu Zhishen made a decision immediately. He left a message in his heart, if he really dared to do this, the Sa family would personally eliminate the evil for the Song Dynasty!
In addition to Lu Zhishen, who also did not believe that Sun Tu would defect to the Liao people, there was also Tong Guan who had just received the news. Moreover, he had more confidence in Sun Tu. After hearing Fang Qian's report, he sneered with disdain: "With Sun Qianli's mind, even if it is true, If they wanted to take refuge with the Liao people, they would not choose to do so here and now. And with the shrewdness of the Liao people, how could they let rumors spread all over the city in just two days if it really happened? This must be They are pushing everything behind the scenes in order to cut off the way forward."
Fang Qian also agreed with deep understanding: "Actually, I also think this matter is too strange. Sun Qianli clearly has a bright future, how could he make such an unwise choice? After all, even if he really went to Liao Kingdom , because he defected from the Song Dynasty, he could not be reused by the Liao people. The lower official is just worried about how he can solve this situation. Even if the Liao people don't kill him, they will definitely target him when he comes out. "
Tong Guan frowned: "Yes, even I can't see through this. But since he is in the game, he must break the game if he wants to protect himself. Let you and I wait and see."