Tong Mu's eyes seemed to be smiling but not smiling, looking at Sun Tu with deep meaning. At this time, an unpredictable smile appeared on Sun Tu's face: "After pacifying the chaos in Jiangnan, I naturally retired with success. I’m going back to my hometown in Shandong.”
The words were spoken lightly, but they were not what Tong Mu expected to hear. He still looked at Sun Tu and said slowly: "Although we are not brothers, we are not much different from each other, right? Why are we here? Are you still hiding it from me now?"
"Is there any?" Sun Tu poured some wine for himself slowly and drank slowly without making eye contact: "Then in your opinion, what should I do?"
"I still remember that when we met again more than a year ago, you once said that I have been playing a false me. Today, I will also say the same thing to you." Tong Mu finally lowered his eyes and smiled. After a while, he said: "You, Sun Tu, are really willing to be controlled and manipulated by others, and end up with a disastrous ending? Can't you see that when Jiangnan is in chaos, it will be the day when your Sun Tu will be in trouble?"
"I'm obviously going to accomplish great things, so why should I suffer any trouble?"
"Since ancient times, it is not just one or two people who have been rewarded for their high achievements and suffered great disasters. The suspicion of the court and the frame-up of colleagues are all things that people cannot guard against. Also, what have you, Sun Sanlang, done in these years? , I have found out clearly now. Not to mention all the bold things you did when you were in Shandong, even in Jiangnan, you also did many taboo things, especially the murder of Zhu Meng. Nowadays, many high-ranking officials in the official family and the court have been offended. Let alone you, even my uncle will not be able to handle this matter."
After a pause, he continued: "The reason why the imperial court has not pursued this matter during this period is simply because it knows that everything must be based on the overall situation. It is worried that another change of commanders will cause more chaos in Jiangnan, and it is also worried that you will resist. He even colluded with Fang La. But then, when Fang La's party is completely wiped out, I'm afraid the court will no longer have such concerns. By then, all it takes is a decree to escort you to the capital. , and your fate... You, Sun Sanlang, have always been a smart man, and you must have seen further than me, so you can't think of this level, right?"
After finishing a long sentence, his mouth became dry and he took another sip of wine: "So I just want to ask you today, what are your countermeasures?"
Sun Tu was silent for a while, then smiled: "What do you think I should do? What can I do?"
"You, Sun Tu, have never been a person who accepts fate and fears power. Not only here in Jiangnan, I have already understood this in Bianjing. Otherwise, you would not have entered the army just because you helped your uncle deal with a certain official in the DPRK." You will not fight against certain people without knowing the discernment of his old man, and you will not have close friendship with them. So this time, you will never sit back and wait for death, especially when you have a hundred thousand soldiers. You did this. Are you planning to support Kou to respect himself?" Tong Mu suddenly thought of something and asked.
When he said this, it seemed a bit similar. Obviously, they had already won a great victory in Hangzhou, and they were only one step away from completely wiping out the Square La Party. As long as they went west and invaded Wuzhou, Jiangnan could be completely pacified. But he suddenly stopped at this time and instead stationed himself in Hangzhou, which seemed to drag the war back for a while. Doesn't this look good
It’s about raising the bandits to respect themselves, what is it
But when faced with this statement, Sun Tu shook his head: "I never thought of doing this. Fang La is already a withered bone in the grave. What use can I do raising him?"
"Then what are your intentions? You can't really plan to withdraw your troops and go back, right? It's absolutely impossible for the imperial court to let you go back to Shandong." Tong Mu said with a solemn expression.
Sun Tu nodded, he had already figured this out. Since he was transferred to Jiangnan to quell the rebellion, it meant that the base area in Shandong would be blocked by the imperial court, because the Song Dynasty had always been afraid of the excessive power of military generals for fear of another vassal rebellion.
But there was no trace of uneasiness on his face, and he said with a smile: "If I don't go to Shandong, wouldn't it be the same if I stayed in Jiangnan? Haven't you seen my current situation in Jiangnan?"
As the saying goes, it's dark under the lamp, but care leads to chaos. Tong Mu really hasn't thought about this aspect. Now that Sun Tu mentioned it like this, he suddenly understood. Yes, people all over Jiangnan now regard Sun Tu as a life-saving hero and respect him like a parent. It can be said that here, Sun Tu's reputation is no longer at all Shandong was under pressure that day.
What's more important is that he now has more soldiers and horses than in Shandong, and it is also a land of money, food and wealth, which is more conducive to his development and growth than Shandong, which is relatively poor.
After thinking of this, Tong Mu gasped unconsciously: "You... In fact, you have been planning everything for a long time. Have you already thought about creating a new business in Jiangnan?"
"It's not that I had planned it all in advance. I was also forced by the situation. The imperial court's attitude towards me has always been defensive and useful, and it is very likely that I, Sun Tu, am not stupid enough to let others slaughter me. To the point of that." Sun Tu smiled again, but this time, whether it was his narrowed eyes or the slightly raised corners of his mouth, it gave people a feeling of sharpness, which made Tong Mu feel a sense of sharpness. A murderous spirit.
"I see. It turns out that you have already started planning. It was in vain that I was worried that you would be controlled by others." Tong Mu breathed a long sigh of relief: "You are planning to use this place as a backing to argue with the court. ?”
Sun Tu nodded. He was quite reassured about Tong Mu, a brother he had known for many years, so he did not hide anything: "First protect yourself and your military power. As for the other things, just take your time. There are many things in the world. Change is when our generation rises again."
Yes, this has been Sun Tu's idea all along. Because he knew very well where this period of history would eventually go. In a few years, the real crisis, or in other words, annihilation of the Song Dynasty would occur. By that time, his grandson Tu would be sitting in the land south of the Yangtze River and fighting the invading Jin Kingdom as a Han. Naturally, he would be able to easily replace the descendants of the Zhao family who had lost most of their country.
"The world has changed..." However, Tong Mu didn't know this, so he was still a little vague: "Are you really sure that you will not be destroyed by the imperial court? And the so-called world has changed, but when will it take? Just a corner of Jiangnan , is it really enough to protect yourself?”
"Well, I thought there would be another war in the north soon. By then, everything would be different." Sun Tu could only mention it in a vague way.
Although depending on
Jiu didn't quite understand what Sun Tu relied on, but at least Tong Mu understood his intentions completely. He exhaled: "I, if I say that I am willing to accompany you to do great things, are you willing to believe me? "
"Aren't you afraid that Tong Shuai will be implicated by you?"
"There's nothing to be afraid of. My uncle has always been trusted by officials. Besides, I'm just a nobody. I'm afraid not many people in the court still remember me." Tong Mu laughed at himself.
"Actually, since I'm willing to tell the truth, it proves that I have the intention to recruit you into the gang." Sun Tu chuckled: "Otherwise, I can only kill you to silence you now."
"You..." Tong Mu suddenly woke up and shook his head angrily and amusedly: "I am indeed a little too much for Meng Lang. But this matter has always been on my mind. If I don't ask for an explanation, I will never feel at ease. In fact, Now I think about it, you and I are the same, we all have great ambitions, but it is difficult to achieve justice in today's world. I finally got the opportunity today, how could I let it go so easily?"
"Yes, a man should make contributions while he is alive, not for others, but for himself! Since the court is in power, why can't we replace it? The ancestors of the Zhao family were not the same, relying on bullying orphans and widowed mothers to take away this The world? I, Sun Tu, have a clear conscience!" With the help of the wine and the fact that he had nothing to worry about in front of Yu Tongmu, Sun Tu finally fully expressed a certain meaning that had been hidden deep in his heart.
Tong Mu's expression changed at first, and then he laughed: "That's right. You and I are both good men, how can we be manipulated by others? You should get angry and build my career!"
As he spoke, Sun Tu raised his glass, and Tong Mu also raised it. The two of them bumped their glasses together, completely united.
After putting down the cup, Tong Mu asked with concern: "Then do you really plan to fight Wuzhou again?"
"Exactly, Wuzhou must be captured, otherwise it will be a disaster after all. Then I will try to bring all the family members of the brothers in the Shandong Army here so that I don't have to worry about this. Then, I will recharge my batteries and wait for the opportunity. It's time."
Tong Mu nodded, drank another drink, then stood up and left. At this moment, he was full of pride, feeling that his talents and learning finally had a place where he could put them to use. Although he doesn't know much about the art of war, he is a good hand in government affairs. He believes that if one day, Sun Tu can become Zhao Kuangyin, then he can become Zhao Pu beside him!
After watching him leave, Sun Tu opened the window again, looked at the dark sky outside, and let out a long breath again. There are some things that always feel unrealistic when kept in the heart, but when he actually tells someone, it all becomes so real again.
At this time, the time was right, and with a burst of banging drums, the old year was completely over, and the new Xuanhe Five Years finally arrived.
When everyone in the Song Dynasty was celebrating the arrival of the New Year, when the kings and officials in the capital were watching the New Year, looking forward to the new year and new weather, when some people were about to arrive in Bianjing and made the last effort, no one could Unexpectedly, one person's ambition has been completely expanded and revealed!
The biggest change in the Song Dynasty has truly taken root and sprouted...