Suddenly, more than a dozen or twenty pairs of eyes in the hall also fell on Song Jiang at the same time, waiting for him to give an answer. Song Jiang was not so eager, he still drank the wine in the glass slowly, as if he didn't feel the expectation from everyone at all, and only after a while did he gently put down the wine glass and said with a smile: "Li Xiang, you said that Sun Taiwei is a traitor, please forgive the lower officials for being a little unable to agree." ”

Everyone's faces sank when they heard this, but Song Jiang still said neatly: "Don't mention anything else, let's just say that Taiwei Sun has been leading the army to fight in the east and west a few years ago, to destroy traitors for my Great Song Dynasty, to eliminate troubles, to expand the territory, and the great military achievements are not fake." Moreover, Cai Jing and the others he beheaded two years ago are indeed traitors and corrupt officials known all over the world, and it is not a pity to die, in this regard, Sun Taiwei is also a pillar of the country, and a rare great hero in the world. ”

Li Gang quietly listened to him finish speaking, but he didn't see the slightest anger, but the corners of his mouth curled, and he smiled: "What Taifu Song said is all right, everything Sun Tu did before has contributed to the imperial court, which no one can deny." In the same way, Taifu Song, your credit is also very great, and you are not even under Sun Tu. ”

This statement, everyone else also understood, it turned out that what Song Jiang cared about was not whether Sun Tu was a traitor or not, but about his previous exploits and the right and wrong of killing Cai Jing. Because these things are not only the work of Sun Tu alone, but also the fundamental reason why he Song Jiang can stand on the court, he naturally has to find out first.

And when Li Gang said this, it can be regarded as an indication of his attitude, Song Jiang's credit will not change because of Sun Tu, and it can be regarded as a reassuring pill for him. Then, he said: "But you have also seen what happened now, how can Sun Tu still have the appearance of a minister in what he does, how can my loyal and righteous courtiers sit back and watch him continue to be presumptuous and humiliate the king?" ”

"Well...... Song Jiang replied noncommittally, and said with a smile: "You are dedicated to the court and the king, Song Jiang naturally admires it. However, this matter is quite dangerous after all, and it will be difficult for us to save the king alone. And there is one thing I also want to ask Li Xiang first, if the matter is really done, how should this credit be calculated? ”

Without waiting for Li Gang to respond, someone had already taken a glass of wine rather unhappily, looked at Song Jiang and said, "Mrs. Song, what do you mean by this?" Shouldn't we be courtiers to be loyal to Your Majesty? Isn't the current situation dangerous enough? Could it be that you want to be the accomplice who has been stinking for thousands of years and is spurned by the people of the world? ”

Immediately, someone followed up in a cold voice: "I'm afraid that even if you have the heart to act for the tiger, then Sun Tu may not be willing to trust you." Otherwise, you won't have a lot of eyes and ears around you, and you will have to control your every move. Moreover, in the past two years, you Song Taifu has occupied a high position, but the real power in your hands is pitiful, and even the power in the hands of Tang Feng, who is not a partial general in the army, is stronger than you, not to mention Tong Mu Dongping and the like......"

These words hit the nail on the head of Song Jiang, making his whole face darker and darker. Seeing this, Li Gang immediately opened his mouth and shouted: "Xu Jingzhi, don't be rude." Doesn't this just show that Song Taifu is actually not a person from that Sun Tu, but a loyal minister loyal to my Great Song Dynasty and His Majesty? ”

Xu Jin, the head of the household, was also real, and immediately apologized to Song Jiang with his fists: "Song Taifu is not strange, the lower officials have drunk a few more glasses, and they are anxious and offended." ”

Everyone said so, Song Jiang naturally had a bad seizure, but he smiled bitterly and waved his hand: "What Xu Shilang said is not bad, my current situation in Song Jiang is indeed not embarrassing, and I am quite embarrassed in my heart." However, the things that should be explained still have to be explained, after all, only by being honest can we be honest, and only by being honest can we be successful. ”

The meaning of his words is actually very clear, he will definitely make a lot of efforts and take more risks in this matter, and he will naturally get the biggest benefit after the matter is completed! But at the moment, in terms of status, fame, etc., he is too far away from Li Gang and others, once he really arrives at that time, he is afraid that he will be played around by these old fritters in the officialdom, maybe not even as good as now, so why should he take such a risk?

After all, the current Song Jiang is a dignified Song Taifu, a scholar of the Criminal Department, and in terms of identity and status, he is higher than everyone present except Li Gang, and if he wants to contribute, he naturally has to give enough benefits. As for the rhetoric of loyalty and patriotism, maybe Song Jiang would take it very seriously in the early years, but now......

Li Gang fell into contemplation for a while, and only said after a while: "It's not bad that Taifu Song is worried, yes, the size of the credit is still worth mentioning, and there is also the arrangement of everyone after the matter is completed." In fact, if you really want to talk about it, the old man, the initiator, should take the first credit, since Song Taifu still has military power available in his hands, and his status is higher than others, this time the merit is naturally yours. ”

"The matter of military power ......" When Song Jiang heard it, he wanted to prevaricate again. But before he could speak, Li Gang said again: "In addition, the old man will be seventy-three in the next year, and now he is really tired and unbearable." As long as this thing is successful, the old man can return to his hometown with peace of mind, travel in the countryside, and tease his grandson. And my current position as prime minister is none other than you, Song Gongming. How is it? ”

What he said really surprised Song Jiang, and he was stunned for a while before he nodded and said: "Li Xiang is really dedicated to the country, and he has no other selfish intentions, Song Jiang admires." ”

Others also followed suit and even said they admired.

Yes, if what Li Gang said is true, then he is really the greatest loyal minister, bent on getting rid of traitors for His Majesty, but does not ask for anything in return. In this way, it made Song Jiang a little too selfish, making his black face turn slightly red, and he didn't know what to say.

At this time, Li Gang's words softened: "Actually, Mrs. Song can also understand the concerns in his heart. Whether it is the danger of this matter or the friendship between Sun Tu and you, it is the key to your dilemma. But what the old man wants to say is that as a minister, the first and most important thing is a loyal word. We can't forget the big righteousness because of the small righteousness!

"In addition, as Jing Zhi said, then Sun Tu is not too trusting and reused for you, beware everywhere, suppressed everywhere, how can there be any affection at all. Now he hasn't made a move on you, just because the time has not come, or because he is worried about uncontrollable consequences, once he finds an opportunity, he will eradicate you like any previous enemy.

"So in the old man's opinion, whether it is public or private, the best choice for you Mrs. Song now is to cooperate with us. I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, but now there are many people in Tokyo who are as willing to get rid of Sun Tu as I am, and there are many people in the army who have already contacted me, just waiting for an opportunity.

"Of course, as long as we act, the success of this matter is only fifty percent, but if we add you and the soldiers and horses that can be mobilized, our success should be more than eighty percent. And as long as it happens, you are not only the biggest hero of my Great Song Dynasty, but he will also become the leader of the group in the future, become a ruler, and become famous in history. Taifu Song, the rise and fall of the Great Song Dynasty, the general trend of the world is already in your thoughts. ”

Once again, everyone's eyes fell on Song Jiang again, but this time, he couldn't be as calm as before, his face changed several times, obviously making a final trade-off. Of course, this time he was no longer thinking about what he could get in this matter, but the chips in his hands, that is, the specific location and number of soldiers and horses that he could still use for himself today.

After a long exam, he finally nodded slowly: "In fact, Song Jiang has been taught by his father since he was a child, and he must be a husband who is loyal, filial, benevolent and righteous. But at the beginning, for various reasons, there was a detour. Fortunately, God did not give up, and finally did not end my life as a grass coward. Since the will of heaven is like this, I, Song Jiang, should do my best to eliminate traitors and thieves for the court and His Majesty, and return the country to a bright future! ”

"Good! A good one, and a good one! This sentence alone is worth a lot of disclosure! Li Gang immediately applauded and raised his wine glass high.

Everyone also came back to their senses, cheered at the same time, and then raised their glasses accordingly, and drank the wine in the cup cleanly. For a moment, there was a hint of excitement or a flush on everyone's faces, and the previous oppressive atmosphere had been swept away.

"With Song Taifu joining, we have already achieved eighty percent, as long as we choose a good time and strike hard, we will be able to take down Sun Tu in one fell swoop, put down the treacherous evil, and return to your majesty!" Someone laughed again and toasted each other.

Then, someone looked at Li Gang: "It's just that when should the day of getting rid of thieves be set?" ”

"Well, the old man has already made up his mind, so he will pick it ......" When Li Gang said his thoughts, not only those officials, but also Song Jiang's face changed slightly, this is indeed an extremely unexpected time, obviously, this time Li Gang has indeed spent a lot of thought and made a lot of preliminary preparations.

After a pause, Li Gang smiled again and said: "By the way, the old man has something to tell you today, this time not only will there be something to do in Tokyo, but also Jiangnan, the foundation of Sun Tu, will also cause a storm in the autumn, and at that time, maybe he will send some soldiers and horses to Jiangnan, which will create a better opportunity for us in Tokyo." ”

"What does Lee Xiang mean?"

"In this year's imperial examination, Jiangnan has already implemented the vernacular of Nalaoshzi and abandoned the ancient language. Doesn't this cut off the foundation of my world's scholars? This matter has aroused the disgust of countless people, so there is going to be a storm in Jiangnan, and I want to see how Sun Tu will deal with it. Li Gang sneered again. Compared with the previous ones, Sun Tu's decision made him hate it even more, so he naturally had to do everything he could to destroy the target.

Not only him, but also the officials present echoed it, and Song Jiang was even more certain in his heart, so it seemed that the certainty of success this time was getting bigger and bigger. Maybe he can really rely on this to become an existence under the Great Song Dynasty, with great power and a name in history!