Tong Mu's eyes seemed to be smiling, and he seemed to look at Sun Tu with deep meaning, and Sun Tu also showed an unpredictable smile on his face at this time: "After quelling the Jiangnan Rebellion, I naturally retired and went back to my Shandong." ”

The words were very light, but it was not what Tong Mu wanted to hear, he still looked at Sun Tu and said slowly: "Although you and I are not brothers, we are not too similar to brothers, right?" Why are you hiding it from me at this time? ”

"Is there one?" Sun Tu slowly poured himself some wine and drank it slowly, but did not look at him: "Then in your opinion, what should I do?" ”

"I still remember, when we met again more than a year ago, you said that I had been playing a false me, and today, I will return the same words to you." Tong Mu's eyes finally lowered, and he smiled and said, "You Sun Tuzhen are willing to be at the mercy of others all the time, and finally end up in a dismal end?" You won't be able to see that when Jiangnan is in turmoil, it will be when your grandson is in trouble? ”

"I am obviously going to make a great achievement, so why should I suffer?"

"Since ancient times, there have been more than one or two people who have suffered great disasters. The suspicion of the court and the framing of colleagues are all things that people cannot guard against. Also, what you, Sun Saburo, have done all these years, I have now found out clearly. 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 killing of Zhu Mian, which offended all the current officials and many high-ranking officials in the DPRK. Don't say it's you, even my uncle, I'm afraid I can't bear it. ”

After a pause, he continued: "During this period of time, the imperial court has not pursued this matter, but because it knows that everything must be based on the overall situation, and it is worried that the change of commander will make Jiangnan more chaotic, and I am also worried that you will resist, and even do something to collude with Fang La." But then, when Fang La's party is completely wiped out, I am afraid that the imperial court will no longer have this concern. At that time, it only takes one will to escort you to the Jingshi, and your fate will be ...... You, Sun Saburo, have always been a smart person, you must have seen farther than me, you won't be unable to think of this layer, right? ”

After saying a long paragraph, his mouth was 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, and only smiled for a while: "What do you think I should do?" And what can be done? ”

"Your Sun Tu has never been a person who accepts fate and fears power, not to mention here in Jiangnan, I have already seen it when I was in Bianjing. Otherwise, you won't fall into the eyes of his old man because you helped your uncle deal with a certain official in the DPRK and China, and you won't have a very close relationship with him, and you will fight with some people. So this time, you will never be able to sit still, especially if you have 100,000 troops in your hands. Are you planning to raise your own self-esteem? Tong Mu suddenly thought of a little and asked.

It's really a bit like what he said. Obviously, Hangzhou has won a big victory before, and it is only one step away from completely sweeping away the party of Fangla, as long as it goes west to Wuzhou, Jiangnan can be completely pacified. But he suddenly stopped at this time, and instead stationed in Hangzhou, which had the meaning of delaying the war for a while. This doesn't look like self-respect, what is?

But in the face of this statement, Sun Tu shook his head: "I never thought of doing this, Fang La is already a dry bone in the grave, what use can I raise him?" ”

"Then what is your idea, you can't really plan to withdraw your troops and go back, right? It is 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 turmoil, it means that the base area of Shandong will be blocked by the imperial court, because the Great Song Dynasty has always been afraid of the excessive power of the generals, for fear of another rebellion in the feudal town.

But there was no uneasiness on his face, and he said with a smile: "If I don't go to Shandong, isn't it the same if I stay in Jiangnan?" Haven't you seen my current situation in Jiangnan? ”

As the saying goes, it's dark under the lights, and caring is chaotic, Tong Mu really hasn't thought about it. Now that Sun Tu mentioned it, he suddenly understood, yes, all parts of Jiangnan now regard Sun Tu as a life-saving hero, and regain the reverence of parents, it can be said that here, his Sun Tu's reputation is no longer under Shandong at all.

And more importantly, the soldiers and horses under his command are more abundant than in Shandong, and this is also a place of money, grain and wealth, which is more conducive to his development and growth than Shandong, which is much poorer.

After thinking of this, Tong Mu unconsciously gasped: "You...... In fact, you have already started planning everything, and you have already thought about creating a new career in Jiangnan? ”

"It's not all about thinking about it in advance, I'm also forced by the situation. The court's attitude towards me has always been to be defensive and useful, and it has the meaning of hiding the bow of the bird, and my Sun Tu is not stupid enough to be slaughtered. Sun Tu smiled again, but this time, whether it was his squinted eyes or the slightly upturned corners of his mouth, they all gave people a feeling of sharpness, faintly, and made Tong Mu feel a murderous aura.

"I see, it turns out that you have already started planning, and I was worried that you would be controlled by others." Tong Mu let out a long sigh of relief: "Are you planning to use this place as a backing and deal with the imperial court again?" ”

Sun Tu nodded, he was still quite relieved about Tong Mu, a brother who had known him for many years, so he didn't hide some things: "Keep yourself and your military power first, and as for the rest, take your time." If there is a change in the world, it is the time for my generation to rise again. ”

Yes, this is what Sun Tu has always been thinking. Because he knows very well where this period of history will eventually go, and in a few years, the real crisis of the Great Song Dynasty, or the catastrophe of annihilation, will appear. At that time, his grandson Tu will sit in the land south of the Yangtze River and fight against the invading Jin State as a Han Chinese, so he will naturally be able to easily replace the descendants of the Zhao family who have lost most of the country.

"There are ...... changes in the world" But Tong Muke didn't know this, so he was still a little vague: "Are you really sure that you won't be destroyed by the imperial court?" And the so-called world has changed, but when will it be? Is only a corner of the south of the Yangtze River really enough to protect yourself? ”

"Well, I thought there would be another big war in the north soon, and then everything would be different." Sun Tu could only mention it vaguely.

Although he still didn't understand what Sun Tu was relying on, at least his intentions Tong Mu had completely understood, and he let out a breath: "I, if I say that I am willing to do great things with you, are you willing to believe me?" ”

"Aren't you afraid that Tong Shuai will be implicated by you?"

"What's there to be afraid of, my uncle has always been trusted by the officials, not to mention that I'm just a small person, I'm afraid that few people in the court still remember me." Tong Mu laughed at himself.

"In fact, if I am willing to tell the truth, it proves that I have the intention to pull you in." Sun Tu smiled: "Otherwise, I can only kill you now." ”

"You ......" Tong Mu suddenly came to his senses, and shook his head angrily and funny: "I'm indeed a little too Meng Lang." But this matter has always been on my mind, and if I don't ask for clarification, I can't always feel at ease. In fact, now that I think about it, you and I are the same, we both have great ambitions, but because it is difficult to get out of this world now. Today, I finally have an opportunity, how can I let it go so easily? ”

"Yes, a man should make contributions in the world, not for others, but for himself! Since this court is in charge, why can't we replace it? The ancestors of his Zhao family are not the same, they took the world by bullying orphans and widows? My grandson has a clear conscience! With the strength of the wine, and the fact that Yu Tongmu really had nothing to worry about, Sun Tu finally completely revealed a certain meaning that had been hidden in his heart.

Tong Mu's face changed first, and then he laughed again: "Well said." You and I are both good men, how can we be at the mercy of others? Rise from anger and build my career! ”

While speaking, Sun Tu had already raised his cup, and Tong Mu also raised it, and the two of them gently bumped the cup, which could be regarded as a complete union.

After putting down the cup, Tong Mu asked with concern: "Then do you really plan to fight Wuzhou again?" ”

"Exactly, Wuzhou must be defeated, otherwise it will be a disaster after all. Then I will think of bringing the families of the brothers in the Shandong army here, so as to worry about the future, and then it is time to recharge and recuperate, just waiting for the opportunity. ”

Tong Mu nodded, drank another drink, and then got up to leave. At this moment, he was full of pride, and he felt that he had finally a place to show his talents. Although he doesn't know much about the art of war or anything, he is a good hand at government affairs, and he believes that if there is really that day, Sun Tu can become Zhao Kuangyin, then he can become Zhao Pu by his side!

And Sun Tu, after seeing him leave, opened the window again, looked at the dark sky outside, and let out a long breath again. There are some things that have been hidden in his heart that always make people feel that they are not too realistic, but when he really says it to someone, it all becomes so real again.

At this time, just as Zizheng was passing, with a banging of more drums, the old year had completely passed, and the new five years of Xuanhe had finally arrived.

When everyone in the Great Song Dynasty is celebrating the arrival of the New Year, when the kings and officials of the capital are guarding the New Year, looking forward to the new year, and when some people are about to arrive in Bianjing and make the last bit of effort, no one thought that a person's ambition has been completely inflated and revealed!

One of the biggest variables in the Great Song Dynasty has really taken root and sprouted......