After evening, as the clouds thickened, the sky over Tokyo became more and more cloudy, as if a storm was brewing.

Today's Sun Tu went home very early, and what was even more surprising was that he actually ran to the kitchen in Fuzhong for the first time and drove out all the chefs and ladies here, but many people were taken aback. In this era of paying attention to gentlemen and cooking, important ministers like Sun Taiwei really shouldn't come here.

But at his insistence, all the subordinates could only stand outside the kitchen tremblingly, listening to the strange stabbing sound inside and their hearts were pounding, for fear that the master would make something wrong inside. Soon, however, their uneasiness turned to surprise, for there was a tantalizing fragrance that they had never smelled before.

Then, they heard Sun Tu's order again: "Come and serve a few people, and send them to the backyard dining room." Only then did everyone come back to their senses, and they were amazed to see the number of dishes lined up on the stove, including common things such as green vegetable soup they knew, as well as dishes such as fried chicken and West Lake vinegar fish, whose names no one had even heard of.

Sun Tu didn't explain much to them, so he untied the bib on his body, picked up the large plate of fried chicken and walked at the front of the line: "What are you doing in a daze?" It's all over the meal, why don't you hurry up and send all the food with me? ”

Not only these subordinates, but also Sun Tu's wife and children couldn't help but be in a trance when they saw him actually cooking by himself, and the tiger's eyes stared at the plate of golden and fragrant fried chicken, and said curiously: "Daddy, where did you get this delicious food?" ”

"Of course I made it for you." Sun Tu smiled faintly and touched his son with his hand: "Thinking that I have been busy with official business all these years, I rarely accompany you to eat, let alone cook some food for you, I feel a little ashamed in my heart." No, I'm idle today, so I'll show my skills so that you can know that your father used to be famous in Tokyo City. ”

What he said was more Chong Ya'er and Hu Rong, the two girls were moved, and they were faintly aware of something, but they didn't ask more at this time, just sat down with him, and then slowly tasted a few dishes on the table.

Although Sun Tu has become a prince of the country and has the power of the world, he has always been frugal in his family and has never advocated extravagance and waste. Since there are only five people to eat, there are not many meals, just six dishes and one soup. In this regard, the family has long been accustomed to it, and today's meals are all from Sun Tu's hands, and the dishes are fresh, so everyone eats them with relish.

Especially the plate of fried chicken is the most appetizing for the two children, I saw them go up and down, eating non-stop, a considerable amount of chicken was wiped out in one meal, and the last two small bellies were even more round, unable to move, and it was gimmicky to watch.

Sun Tu and his two wives saw each other, and they smiled knowingly. The tiger head laughed twice after hehe, and then looked at his father: "Daddy, can we still eat such delicious things in the future?" ”

"Of course you can, as long as you're obedient." Sun Tuchong looked at his children and smiled, and then said to Ya'er and them: "Let's go, let's go for a walk in the yard together and eat less." ”

The two girls looked at each other, didn't say anything, and followed him to the garden behind and walked slowly. After walking along the winding path, and only the three of them were left nearby, Hu Rong finally couldn't help but say, "Third brother, is something going to happen again?" "His unusual behavior really made them a little uneasy.

Sun Tu still just smiled: "It's nothing, maybe there will be some changes in Jingzhong tomorrow, but everything is already under my control, you just have to stay at home." After a pause, he sighed slightly: "It's just that after tomorrow, maybe my identity will change again." ”

"Ah......" The two women were puzzled, he was already a captain of the dynasty, and he had monopolized the power, what else could change? Immediately, something came to mind, which made their faces change suddenly, but they couldn't ask.

Sun Tu didn't mean to say much on this topic, but just smiled and said, "By the way, the second brother of the Di family and the ninth brother have any contact with you recently?" "In the past two years, as Sun Tuquan leaned towards the government and the opposition, the two brothers of the Di family have also become estranged a lot, and it seems that they don't want to have more to do with such a powerful minister with a bad reputation, and ruin their own reputation, after all, Di Qing's descendants are all loyal ministers of the Great Song Dynasty.

Ya'er also shook her head a little depressed when she heard this: "Even Brother Jiu rarely comes to the door, and the last time he came to see me was during the Chinese New Year." ”

"Hmm...... It's good that you don't have to be embarrassed to get it. Sun Tu sighed: "Let's go, it's not early." I'm going to attend the pilgrimage meeting tomorrow, so let's rest early today. As he spoke, he took the lead in turning his head and walking back, and although the two girls were full of anxiety and questions, they still didn't ask the words, but just turned around and followed.

Sun Tu was ready to rest, but it was clear that there were still many people in Tokyo who couldn't sleep. For example, Prime Minister Li Gang did not feel the slightest sleepiness at this time, and carefully read the articles recently written by his two sons who were officials in Beijing, and made some comments.

At the end, he looked at his two sons deeply for a long time, and said softly: "Xuan'er, Xi'er, over the years, my father has indeed treated you too harshly, you won't blame me, right?" ”

His performance and words really shocked his two sons, and he couldn't come back to his senses for a long time. Because they remember very well that since they were sensible, their father has never spoken to them so kindly, and on weekdays, father and son have a straight face when they see him, either commenting on their articles, or dealing with their principles of being officials and people, so that they only have awe of their father, but they are a little less close.

But today, my father changed his normal behavior, not only softened his expression, but also spoke soft words to them. After a while, Li Xuan said, "How can a son blame his father?" The father is so strict with us just so that his son can have a good life. ”

"Yes, it is precisely because of his father's teaching and spurring that the son has today's achievements and can rank in the court." Li Xi also said.

Feeling his son's awe of him, Li Gang's heart ached again. For the sake of justice, in order not to let people say that he is partial, he has never given his sons any officialdom convenience over the years, which makes only these two smartest of his five sons can enter the office, and the other three are farming in their hometown.

And now, when he takes risks for the sake of the court and the king, his son, whether he is in the court or at home, is afraid that he will be implicated. If it can be done, it will be fine, but once it fails...... He didn't dare to think about the result, so he could only say in a somewhat guilty tone: "You two can think like this, and it is not in vain that your father has taught you for many years." It's getting late, so go back and rest. ”

Originally, he wanted to say something, but it was really important, and he didn't really say it when the words came to his mouth after all, so he could only use his eyes instead of his mouth to show that he owed his two sons.

Although Li Xuan and the others obviously felt the difference between their fathers, they still didn't dare to ask directly, after all, thirty or forty years of prestige were placed here, how could they dare to break the challenge?

It wasn't until he saw them leave that Li Gang let out a long sigh: "Although I can't live with my own children and grandchildren, I have a clear conscience in the court." Even if I really lose this time, a hundred years later, I will leave my name as a loyal minister of the Great Song Dynasty in history. That's enough! Clearly, he was saying this to himself, so that he might be able to calm his wavering mind.

Li Gang planned to spend the night sitting, but Song Jiang chose to dance with guns and sticks in the courtyard.

A rod was as agile as a dragon in his hand, rushing forward step by step, and Li Kui, who had killed him, was a little unable to parry, and while retreating again and again, he was also screaming in his mouth. It wasn't until the long stick in his hand was split by Song Jiang that he exclaimed: "Brother, I admit defeat." You're so good today, I don't even have a chance......"

Song Jiang put away his stick, slowly adjusted his breathing, and looked at Li Kui: "Tie Niu, your kung fu has been much weaker recently, it seems that you are slacking off on weekdays." ”

Li Kui grinned, a little ashamed and said: "I have indeed been a little lazy recently, and now no one dares to go against me when I go out, and this life is naturally not as good as before." ”

"That's not possible, learning martial arts is like being an official, if you don't advance, you will retreat, you must not have the slightest slackness." Song Jiang said with a solemn expression: "Just like me, the Taifu, it seems that the official is the third duke, but in fact, it is like that in the court, I must find another opportunity and go further." ”

"I believe that with my brother's ability, I will definitely be able to go to the next level, but what about being an emperor?" Li Kui laughed, but was glared at by Song Jiang at the time: "What nonsense are you talking about?" How can we, as courtiers, have such delusions? Even if someone really wants to do this, I, Song Jiang, will get rid of him, even if I lose my life because of it! ”

Li Kui didn't understand what he said, so he could only scratch his scalp and laugh. However, Song Jiang's face became extremely solemn at this moment, and his gaze suddenly turned outward, as if he was looking at a target in the city.

Imperial Palace, Tai Temple.

When today's son Zhao Ji is kneeling in front of the tablet of the ancestors of the Zhao family, bowing his head and muttering something silently, all he can vaguely hear is the blessing of the ancestors. His face was a little pale, and when an autumn wind blew in through the open door, he shivered violently, and his eyes became more uneasy.

But in the end, he still gritted his teeth and straightened his back: "Since I am the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, there is no possibility of retreating this time." Once this fang can be removed, the world will be prosperous, and there will be no internal worries! ”

At this moment, the autumn wind is tight, and the mountain rain is coming.