Chapter 354: Clearing Doubts

This result is what Shi Bin hopes to see the most, although he was not promoted again, but at least he kept the official position sent to him by the Li Sect before, and perfectly survived the crisis brought by the Yuan people.

Such an exciting thing made the weak Li Zong very happy and very tired, and praised Shi Bin a few words and soon lost his spirit, Dong Songchen saw this and immediately signaled Shi Bin to retreat and let Li Zong rest as soon as possible. Although he still wants to say a few more words to Li Zong, so that he has no doubts about himself. However, it is very important to understand that the emperor's health is very important, if the emperor's body collapses, the entire empire will definitely be in civil strife, and there is no need to talk about anti-Yuan anymore. Therefore, Shi Bin immediately confessed when he saw Dong Songchen's signal, and cautiously withdrew from the palace.

Always remember to give Dong Songchen another generous gift, as soon as he left the palace, Shi Bin immediately called Wang San, and the two discussed this issue. Neither of them agrees with sending yellow and white things again, which will fall behind and lose the grade. So I decided to take a different path.

So he spent another two hundred taels of Jiaozi to buy a message from Dong Songchen's personal little eunuch: Dong Songchen is good at figuring out Li Zong's thoughts and has won Li Zong's trust. In addition to being aggressive, Li Zong's artistic attainments are not low, so the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are not bad.

Hearing this, Shi Bin and Wang San immediately had a plan in their hearts. Go straight to the antique calligraphy and painting market in Lin'an, and don't say much after arriving, only take the most exquisite and characteristic things to see, regardless of the price.

In less than a quarter of an hour, he spent 30,000 Jiaozi to buy a set of exquisitely made jade scholar's four treasures from the Warring States period and a set of miniature bronze musical instruments from the Spring and Autumn period. This kind of gold sprinkling made Shi Bin feel a little painful, but he endured it. Then he took three steps and two steps back to the gatehouse of the palace.

After about an hour, Dong Songchen slowly walked out of the palace. Seeing Shi Bin standing not far away, his face was a little complicated, but he still walked in front of Shi Bin.

Noticing this detail, Shi Bin immediately became cautious and asked very humbly: "Gonggong Dong, may I ask how the emperor is resting now?" ”

"The emperor rested well, although he was a little tired, he slept deeply, and he must be very happy when he woke up." Dong Songchen said with a smile.

The emperor slept well, Dong Songchen should be happy, why is his expression so complicated? Shi Bin didn't understand. So he spoke: "Gonggong Dong, may I ask what the emperor said after I left?" ”

"What did you say? The words are all good words, saying that you can be guaranteed to be worry-free in Dasong. Dong Songchen said very seriously. These words made Shi Bin very happy, and immediately motioned to Wang San to take out the two treasures he had just picked up in the antique calligraphy and painting market and presented them to Dong Songchen, and asked, "Grandpa Dong didn't lie to me?" At the same time, he was even more puzzled why Dong Songchen's face was still complicated.

"Lord Shi, why did Dong lie to you? However, do you feel that you can rest easy when the Holy One says good things about you? Dong Songchen said very seriously while accepting the two treasures.

Isn't it? The emperor admired himself and said that if he had himself, he could ensure that the Great Song Dynasty was worry-free, which was a very good signal in Shi Bin's opinion.

"Lord Shi, you are really honest. The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it; Heaped out of the shore, the water will be turbulent; Walk above men, and the crowd will not. If it's too dazzling, I'm afraid it's not a good thing. has always been a companion to the king like a tiger, now the emperor appreciates you, in a few days the emperor will not appreciate you so much, and then someone will slander you and say that you intend to rebel? Dong Songchen said.

"Rebellion?" Shi Bin pretended to be frightened and said anxiously: "Master Dong, be cautious, be cautious, how can you talk nonsense?" ”

"Nonsense? Didn't Lord Shi know about Yue Wumu's affairs in the Storm Pavilion? Dong Songchen seemed to look at an unsuccessful apprentice and said with a little disappointment.

"Unnecessary?" Shi Bin said.

"Exactly." Dong Songchen said very angrily: "Dong also admires Lord Shi for winning all battles, but some small people want to get rid of you quickly!" ”

"Little squirrel? Kill me fast? Shi Bin bowed his head and groaned.

"Master Shi, that's all Dong said, you should pay more attention to yourself. Okay, I'll leave first. Also, thank you for your generous gifts, I will definitely help you pay attention to the emperor's attitude and help you with good words. After speaking, Dong Songchen left immediately.

In fact, when Dong Songchen said, 'The little guy wants to get rid of you and get rid of you quickly', Shi Bin knew who the little guy was, and the reason why he didn't say it was just pretending to be stupid. It is not appropriate to find Dong Songchen to verify that person.

When Dong Songchen lost his shadow, Shi Bin immediately said: "Dong Songchen's words are very reasonable, how do you say we can be invulnerable and make Li Zong not suspicious?" ”

"Big brother, in the opinion of the younger brother, you can help Li Zong improve the combat effectiveness of the army directly under him." Wang San said his thoughts without blinking.

"Increase the combat effectiveness of the army under his command?" Shi Bin was very surprised by Wang San's suggestion. If the army under Ritsune is strong in combat, the threat to himself will be great. Therefore, he secretly scolded Wang San for being confused, and his face was not good.

While Wang San was still talking, Shi Bin broke out: "Enough! Wang San, what kind of bad idea did you come up with? They actually want to help improve the combat effectiveness of their direct army, what if they improve us? ”

Seeing Shi Bin's anger, Wang San was not afraid, but said with a smile: "Big brother, you are angry, I'm afraid it's not okay for us to discuss these things on this road?" ”

Shi Bin, who reacted, immediately dragged Wang San back to the private room of the inn.

"Tell me more about it, why did you think of such a bad idea? I can't spare you if I can't say a good reason! ”

"Big brother, little brother thinks this is not a bad idea, but a good idea." Wang San said with a smile.

Looking at Wang San, and thinking about what he had done before, Shi Bin believed Wang San's words for the time being, and motioned for him to explain carefully.

"Big brother, it is true that the war depends on the soldiers, but the most important thing is the grain and grass and the generals who command the army. How many generals are there under Li Zong who can fight, and how many generals have a good relationship with the important ministers of the dynasty? Under the current circumstances, even if he is given 100,000 firearms elites, I am afraid that he will not be able to defeat 30,000 light cavalry. Wang San said confidently.

These words can be regarded as a solution to Shi Bin's confusion, but he is still a little unwilling in his heart. He didn't want to train Leezong's central army too strongly.

"My eldest brother, those old soldiers have never even been on the battlefield, and they have never killed anyone, so no matter how good the equipment and individual soldier quality are, is it useful?" Wang San then said: "What's more, Li Zong has always wanted to be in a safe corner, even if his army is improved, what is the use? ”

"According to what you mean, isn't this really an increase in combat effectiveness?"

"Of course, it's just an illusion for them. How useful is it to just improve equipment and basic abilities? The Song court never trusted military generals, can such a relationship between monarchs and ministers fight a good war? Wang San smiled disdainfully.

"Okay, then I will enter the palace tomorrow to see the emperor and take the initiative to ask for help with military training." Shi Bin also smiled. Immediately, he pointed at Wang San and said, "You are so cunning. ”

"It's a big brother." Wang San smiled and left the private room.

The next morning, Shi Bin immediately went to the palace and asked to see the emperor. Dong Songchen received two big gifts from Shi Bin on the first day, and he himself presented the miniature bronzes of the Spring and Autumn Period to Li Zong, which made Li Zong happy and made Li Zong believe in him even more. This made Dong Songchen look at Shi Bin more pleasing to the eye, so when he heard that Shi Bin wanted to see the emperor, he immediately took Shi Bin to the dormitory without saying a word.

"Master Shi, why are you here again today? Did you think about what I reminded you about yesterday? Dong Songchen asked with concern.

"Shi is very grateful to Gonggong Dong for helping me so much, I have already thought about the things you reminded, and I came to the palace today for this matter."

"Tell me about it." Hearing this, Dong Songchen immediately stopped and asked, "Tell me first." ”

"Okay, Grandpa Dong. I will tell the emperor all the methods I know to improve the combat effectiveness of the army later, and I will apply to be the head of the sect for a month. After these are done, I will return to Sichuan. Shi Bin said solemnly.

"Okay." Dong Songchen immediately clapped his hands and applauded, "Lord Shi is really smart, so it's good to be like this." Don't hide it, here's a piece of advice for you. ”

Soon he went to the pavilion where Li Zong often stayed, and Li Zong saw that Shi Bin was really not as happy as last time this time, and even a little cold.

Regardless of why Li Zong is like this, at least Dong Songchen's words are right, 'a companion is like a tiger', yesterday I saw myself smiling, and today I immediately changed my face, which is really difficult to serve. Shi Bin secretly admired Dong Songchen, a big eunuch with a bad reputation.

Casting Dong Songchen a grateful look, Shi Bin stepped forward and saluted Li Zong in a proper manner. The Risudun is also a serious reciprocal gift.

"Shi Aiqing, Dong Songchen told me that you have something to see me?"

"Yes, Holy."

"Oh, what's the matter?"

"It's about Wechen's dream."

As soon as he heard that it was related to Shi Bin's dream, Li Zong immediately became interested and motioned for Shi Bin to speak immediately, but his face was still cold.

This change naturally did not hide from Shi Bin's eyes, but Shi Bin still replied very humbly: "Last night, the minister had a dream, and the great immortal in the dream blamed me. ”

"Blamed you? Why should I blame you? Rizumi asked, confused.

"He blamed me for being too ignorant of my responsibilities and forgetting that I was trying my best to defend the Zhao family."

"You have repeatedly been born and died, and you have fought bloody battles with the Yuan people, and you are trying your best to protect my Zhao family's rivers and mountains!"

"That immortal means that I shouldn't hide it." Shi Bin said very ashamedly.

As soon as he heard Shi Bin say that he would not hide the clumsy Li Zong, he was immediately overjoyed, and asked Shi Bin if there were other other powerful things that he didn't know.

"Your Majesty, Weichen will dedicate all my things to the emperor, and I only ask the emperor not to pursue my previous sin of hiding clumsiness." Shi Bin said very 'scared'.

Shi Bin's killer weapon is firearms, if he is willing to sacrifice all of these, it will definitely bring a great boost to the combat effectiveness of the Great Song army. Thinking of this, of course, Li Zong promised without hesitation that he would never investigate Shi Bin for hiding the crime. Not only will they not be held accountable, but they will also be rewarded.

"Your Majesty, my equipment is mainly Shi Bin Gun, Tiger Squat Cannon, Wooden Handle Heaven-Shaking Thunder, and the kind of armor you have seen before. Recently, a bayonet matched with Shi Bin's gun was made, so that there was no need to carry a single knife for self-defense, and it would be much more convenient for the soldiers. ”

"Then can you show me your soldier's equipment as soon as possible?"

"Of course you can, Weichen happened to bring a set when he came for self-defense. Is it okay to ask Grandpa Dong to help get it? Shi Bin asked politely.

As long as Li Zong can be happy, where will Dong Songchen disagree? Immediately the Scud left.

Dong Songchen was very neat, and he got a complete set of Shi Bin's equipment in less than a quarter of an hour. Ritsune was very happy to see such a beautiful set of armor.

This time, Shi Bin was not in a daze, and immediately said: "Does the emperor like this set of armor?" Weichen can instruct the craftsman of the ordnance supervisor in Lin'an to make another one. ”

Of course, this is something that Ritsune can't ask for, but he is still thinking about how to speak. Now that Shi Bin took the initiative to open his mouth, he naturally readily agreed.

Li Zong then talked to Shi Bin about how to improve the combat effectiveness of the soldiers. Although Li Zong is now stupid, he still knows that the stronger the combat effectiveness of the army, the better. Even if you can't recover the rivers and mountains, you can guard the frontier and live comfortably, and you don't have to worry about the Yuan people invading south.

"Shi Aiqing, you said you want to help me train the forbidden army in the capital?" Li Zong said with some excitement.

"Yes, Your Majesty. It's just that this may be wishful thinking on the part of the minister, after all, this matter is too important, and the emperor may not agree. Shi Bin said very 'understanding'.

Li Zong didn't like this sentence, but he couldn't express it clearly, so he said euphemistically: "I am very happy that Shi Aiqing has this idea, but the positions of the head of the forbidden army are full, and there are no vacancies, so even if I want you to help me train, it will take a lot of effort." I can't arbitrarily remove those loyal ministers who have worked hard to train for me, right, Shi Aiqing? What's more, Aiqing's responsibility is not just to be a leader, but to defend the country and attack the Yuan people. Using you to train soldiers is really overkill. ”

"The emperor said it very well, it was the ministers who were not thoughtful and reckless." Shi Bin said very 'ashamed' again. In his heart, he secretly scolded Li Zong for being cunning. If you don't trust, you don't trust, and you say it so high-soundingly, absolutely shameless.

However, it was obvious that Li Zong didn't want Shi Bin to leave like this. After all, the combat power of his strong soldiers is there, and who doesn't want to have such an army? So Rizune was also in trouble.

Dong Songchen, who had been standing quietly on the side at this time, said: "Your Majesty, there is a way for the slave to not only improve the combat effectiveness of your forbidden army, but also not make your sect leaders unhappy. ”

"Oh?" After hearing this, Li Zong immediately asked Dong Songchen excitedly about this method.

"Please summon a few leaders of the forbidden army, and ask Lord Shi to teach them. Those adults are smart people, and they must learn quickly, and the leaders will learn sooner or later. In this way, it will not delay much time, and the combat effectiveness of the forbidden army will be quickly improved..."

"Good!" Before Dong Songchen finished speaking, Li Zong interrupted him very happily, saying that he agreed with this method very much, and ordered Dong Songchen to go to the matter immediately.

Because he wanted to reassure Li Zong, after those forbidden army leaders came, Shi Bin was very modest and did not regard himself as a master, let alone an official. He spoke very easily, which made the head of the forbidden army very comfortable, and naturally said a lot of good things about Shi Bin in front of Li Zong. made Li Zong return to the appearance of smiling at Shi Bin.