Similar to Zhu Meng, who is greedy and tyrannical, holds the power of countless lives and deaths, but has the appearance of a deputy businessman, Xie Mo, a famous person in the south of the Yangtze River, looks a bit inconsistent with his identity. He is not a scholar with extraordinary bearing, nor is he handsome. He is not a beautiful young man in troubled times, but an ordinary man in his thirties who is also fat.
However, the appearance of Sun Tu made him stand out from the crowd. The Zhou brothers, including the Zhou brothers, were a little frightened after hearing Sun Tu's slightly annoyed words. However, Xie Mo stepped forward and stood in front of everyone, smiling calmly. He cupped his fists and said, "Please forgive Sun Qian's sins. This is all what I asked them to do, but it has nothing to do with their brothers."
"Oh? Why did you arrange it like this?" Sun Tu narrowed his eyes, looked at the other party carefully for a moment and then asked: "Isn't my sincerity enough?"
"After all, it is about the life and death of more than 400 villagers, so I have to be cautious. If you conceal something about this matter, or have other motives, I will regret it if I don't hold back. Xie Mo looked back at Sun Tu, but he looked extremely calm, neither humble nor overbearing.
Sun Tu smiled, accepting the other party's explanation, and then looked at Tong Mu beside him: "Second brother, are you relieved now?"
"It seems that I have underestimated Qianli, and thought that you were being plotted and used by Zhu Meng." Tong Mu smiled a little ashamedly, and then gave Xie Mo a fist: "Mr. Xie, these days But you have been wronged.”
"It's nothing to endure this little hardship. I just feel uncomfortable thinking about how many villagers have been affected. By the way, does Tong Tuo know what the situation is in Jinling City now?" Xie Mo and Tong Mu were a little worried before. Friendship, it is natural to ask each other at this time.
Tong Mu smiled bitterly: "What else can we do? It's just the same as before. Since Mr. Xie, you and everyone went up the mountain, Zhu Meng and the others have become more and more careless, and the people will naturally suffer more. And the Fangla rebels in the south are also planning to go further. Now the situation in Jiangnan But I’m getting more and more nervous.”
Xie Mo heard this and glanced at Sun Tu again: "I have heard about Sun Qian's name in Jiangnan. Do you have any strategy to pacify Jiangnan?"
Of course, it was impossible for Sun Tu to discuss his big plan with such a guy he just met in front of many people, so he just smiled and said: "I am just here to quell the rebellion on the order of the imperial court. As for the overall situation in Jiangnan, it is very important." I can make the decision."
After hearing this, Xie Mo smiled clearly: "I believe that with Sun Qian's personality and ability, he will be able to help the people of Jiangnan survive this disaster. Just from what you did to these folks this time, I am called People know that you are different from other officials and generals. I wonder if I can have a few words with the general alone?"
"That's fine. Thank you, Mr. Master." Sun Tu heard something else from his words. He thought that this man's reputation in Jiangnan must be of some use, so he didn't refuse and took him out of the tent. . As for Zhou Xuan and the others, they could only stay in the tent in a daze at this time.
Even though he was talking alone, there was still Tong Mu. Seeing that he followed him into the main tent of the Chinese army, Sun Tu had no intention of expelling the guest. He only ordered Tang Feng and his people to guard outside the tent and not let anyone get close.
Only after confirming that the conversation here would not be known to the fourth person, Sun Tu looked at the other person and asked: "
Mr. Xie's reputation in the south of the Yangtze River is at its peak. He must have gathered many people to respond to his call, but why didn't he do something to save the people? "
Xie Mo smiled and shook his head: "General Sun, you mean to let me follow the example of Fang La and others and rise up in Jinling? But I'm not stupid enough. If I do this, I'm afraid my life will be in danger. This is not saving the people." , but it is harming the people.”
"Oh? Why did you say that?" Not only Sun Tu, but also Tong Mu became curious about this.
"Haha, both of you are sensible people. Do you think Fang La can really succeed in Jiangnan? Even though he is now so powerful and his army is so powerful, it is said that he has gathered an army of no less than 200,000, and he seems to have swallowed up the entire Jiangnan Road. The power is strong, but will he really be the opponent of the imperial court
"In my opinion, this is clearly a whim. Even though there are many people in the south of the Yangtze River and a lot of money, how can they be the opponents of the imperial court? Before, he encountered the Jiangnan Xiang army that had long been abandoned and corrupted, so he could win again and again, but In fact, when the imperial court launched an all-out campaign, the hundreds of thousands of soldiers under his command were nothing more than a ragtag group of people fighting against a rock with an egg."
Sun Tu glanced at the other party in surprise. He really didn't expect Xie Mo to be so clear-headed. He could see at a glance that Fang La's rebels were strong on the outside and cadre on the inside. This might not even be possible for Jiangnan officials like Zhu Meng and many important ministers in the court. I can figure it out.
As if he was afraid that Sun Tu would not believe his statement, Xie Mo added: "The people of Jiangnan have always been weak, luxurious, and literary. Maybe when they are forced to have no choice, the people can still rise up to resist, but if they really encounter a strong enemy, I'm afraid. The vast majority of people are about to retreat and disperse. So despite Fang La's current momentum, it is because he has been going smoothly since he started his army. Once he encounters a setback, everything he has established will be destroyed in an instant. It will fall apart. So in my opinion, Fang La will definitely be defeated, and it won’t be long."
As he said that, he pointed at himself again: "As for me, Xie Mo, although I have a small name, I also know how much I have. Even if I can really make the people follow me in revolt, I don't have the ability to lead them like this. Fang Laban attacked the city and captured the state, so why did he harm others and himself
"To be honest, if I hadn't been forced by the officers and soldiers this time, and happened to be kidnapped by the Zhou brothers, I wouldn't have led the villagers to Qixia Mountain. So General Sun, don't test me with this again. No, I just have a false name and am useless."
After hearing what he said, Sun Tu not only did not look down on the other party, but also showed respect for him. He couldn't help but solemnly clasping his fists: "Young Master Xie is indeed a sensible person. I admire him."
It is already rare in this world to have people who can see through changes in situations, and even more rare are those who can clearly see their own strengths and weaknesses on this basis. People like this are those with great wisdom, and this Xie Mo, who looks unattractive in appearance, is indeed very wise.
Even Tong Mu couldn't help but praise: "Those who know others are wise, and those who know themselves are wise. Mr. Xie is indeed extraordinary. I admire him."
"Haha, it's just that I can see more clearly than ordinary people. In addition, I am timid by nature, so naturally I don't dare to cause more trouble." Xie Mo smiled casually, and then his expression became serious: "But General Sun, now The situation in the south of the Yangtze River is raging. If Zhu Meng Fangla and his like are allowed to continue to run wild, I am afraid it will be a great harm to the people and the Song Dynasty court.
. At that time, the dead will fill the fields and the towns will be in ruins, which will not be a blessing to the world. "Obviously, this is the key point he wants to talk to Sun Tu alone.
Sun Tu glanced at him thoughtfully: "Master Xie's concern for the country and the people is indeed admirable, but Sun Tu is only under the jurisdiction of a mere army, and he is not an official in the south of the Yangtze River. What's the use of telling me this? "
Xie Mo looked at him with a half-smile but not a smile: "General Sun, do you know why I didn't let the Zhou brothers tell the truth about me before? To be honest, this is a test to see if you, General Sun, are true to the rumors. As mentioned in the book, he is an upright hero and a person who can benefit the people."
"Oh?" Sun Tu responded noncommittally, but did not interrupt the other party's words. And Xie Mo also continued: "Now it seems that General Sun is indeed extraordinary. In this way, I have found a savior who can relieve the people of Jiangnan from hanging upside down." As he said, he stood up solemnly, knelt down and knelt down: "I also hope that Sun will be saved." The general can take action with justice and help our people in the south of the Yangtze River to eliminate troubles!"
Sun Tu really didn't expect that the other party would do something like this. He was startled at first, and then hurriedly stepped forward and helped him up: "Young Master Xie, you don't have to be like this. Even if you don't tell me, since I have led my army here, I will do it myself." We should try our best to calm the chaos..."
"The disaster I'm referring to is not just Fangla, but also Zhu Meng!" After Xie Mo stood up, he said bluntly: "If this person is not eliminated, there will be no peace in the south of the Yangtze River!"
"Well... he is an important official of the imperial court. I'm afraid I'm powerless." Sun Tu declined.
"With General Sun's ability and the elites under your command, it is very difficult to eliminate harm for the people." Xie Mo said with determination: "What's more, this will be of great benefit to General Sun."
Seeing that Sun Tu was silent, he felt a little more confident and continued: "As I said just now, the people in the south of the Yangtze River are weak and not conducive to joining the army, but this is the land of wealth and food in the Song Dynasty. If General Sun can save the people, , you will be regarded as a hero by the people of Jiangnan, and then the money, pay and logistics of your army will no longer be a problem. Even if the general's troops are expanded several times later, as long as you have the support of the people of Jiangnan, it will not be a problem.
"Furthermore, as long as the two major scourges of Fang and Zhu are eliminated, Jiangnan will be in your hands, General Sun. Then you can rely on it to recruit heroes from all over the world and display your ambitions. It will not be difficult!"
After hearing the end, Sun Tu not only did not get excited, but felt a chill in his heart, and his hand was already on the hilt of the knife: How could this guy see what he was thinking and express all his thoughts directly
Even Tong Mu changed his expression at this time, because he didn't know that Sun Tu had such ambitions, but after carefully thinking about what he had done in the past, it seemed very reasonable. Could it be that Sanlang really wanted to replace the Song Dynasty court?
Sun Tu's face turned cold and his voice became cold: "Why did Mr. Xie say this? Who do you think I, Sun Tu, am?"
Xie Mo looked directly at the other party without any fear: "Didn't General Sun have such ambitions? Although I, Xie Mo, have little talent and little knowledge and have accomplished nothing, I only have one thing that I am proud of, and that is the skill of knowing people. Ever since I met Sun From the first meeting with the general, I can tell that you, general, are definitely not a thing in the pond. One day, you will fly to the sky and change the world!"