The famous book tour starting from the Red House

Chapter 429 Long-cherished wish fulfilled
After confirming the seat and name, Song Jiang immediately proceeded to recruit security.

So, at the rice wine banquet that night, when everyone was drinking and drinking, Song Jiang suddenly put down his wine glass, sighed, and made a sullen gesture, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Dai Zong was the first to ask, "Brother, if you have any troubles, you might as well tell them, all the brothers have their own solutions."

Unexpectedly, Song Jiang still had a sad face, but he refused to answer for a long time.

Li Kui has the most anxious temper and has always been close to Song Jiang, so he immediately yelled, "Brother Gongming is so cool, what kind of mother-in-law and mother do you look like, I am so anxious!"

Seeing that the time was almost up, Wu Yong said at the right time, "Brother, everyone here is a confidant brother, so you may as well speak up if you have something to say, I think everyone will understand."

After Song Jiang made a full gesture, he said, "I saw all the brothers gather together and live such a happy life. I feel happy and worried at the same time. It's really hard to express."

Everyone was amazed when they heard it. It is understandable to be happy, but where does the worry come from?
When a brother asked, Song Jiang replied, "People have no long-term concerns, but they must have near-term worries. The reason why we can be so comfortable today is because the imperial court did not intentionally let it go. If one day, the imperial court sent a large army to encircle and suppress, what would happen?" Is good?"

As soon as these words came out, Qin Ming and the Zhao'an faction heard Xuange's elegant meaning immediately, and then made a sad appearance.Only a few reckless men didn't take it seriously, and even said that if there was such a day, they would fight vigorously with the imperial court, and it would be worthwhile to come to this world.

"Stop talking nonsense! Don't you hear your body, hair and skin, and your parents, how can you say such nonsense?"

After sternly yelling a few words, Song Jiang immediately looked around the crowd and said earnestly,

"Since Song Jiang has the brazenness to become the head of the village, he should find a way out for everyone. Today there are sage officials in the court, but they are only blocked by treacherous officials, and they are temporarily obsessed. One day the clouds will open to see the sun, knowing that we are doing justice for the sky. What's not beautiful about disturbing good people, pardoning sins and recruiting peace, serving the country with one heart, and doing your best?"

"Calling, calling! Calling the bird!" But Li Kui was very drunk, and when he heard Song Jiang mentioning Zhaoan again, he exploded and kicked the table in front of him to pieces.

Song Jiang saw that Li Kui almost ruined his important affairs many times today, and immediately said angrily, "How dare this black man be so rude? Left and right, push me out and kill him!"

Everyone hastily opened their mouths to intercede for Li Kui, and they all said, "This guy just drank too much wine and started talking crazy for a while. He didn't intend to offend brother."

Seeing this situation, Wu Yong hurriedly ordered Brother Kong Liang and Shi Yongqiang to pull Li Kui down, and then help Song Jiang,

"Xiaosheng knows that there are brothers who don't like being restrained by the court, but everyone should ask themselves, is it because my brother did this for his own sake?

For the rest of your life, the grass grows for an autumn.A man can do something and not do something.I am trapped in the green forest, and I have already shamed my ancestors. If I can fight for a clean birth, what's wrong with conferring my wife and son and returning to my hometown in the future? "

People these days already value what happens behind them, and with the powerful Qin Ming and Huang Xin speaking out in support, how can the rest of the people turn their arms over their thighs?In the end, Song Jiang acted both hard and soft, and agreed to the recruitment.

Seeing that there was no longer any worries, Song Jiang couldn't even wait for a moment, so he wrote a very nasty letter of surrender that night, sent Dai Zong to Tokyo the next day, and handed it to Su Yuanjing himself.

Su Yuanjing took Song Jiangjiang's watch and checked it carefully. When he saw that there was nothing wrong with his wording, he couldn't help nodding in satisfaction, and told Dai Zongdao,
"Go back and tell your elder brother that there will be an envoy decree issued in a few days, asking him to dispose of the money and food for the soldiers and horses in the cottage as soon as possible, and don't leave anything behind!"

Dai Zong was overjoyed when he heard the words, left a generous gift, and went with a thousand thanks.

The next day, when the Daojun emperor Zhao Ji was promoted to the palace, he immediately urged Tong Guan when the western army would be able to move south to suppress the rebellion.

Tong Guan replied with a bitter face, "It's not that I'm not willing to do my best, it's because the Western Army's salary has been in arrears for more than half a year, and the rewards promised by the previous court have not been distributed on time, this... I am incompetent, please punish the officials! "

Seeing Tong Guan who was kneeling on the ground, Zhao Ji couldn't help but be at a loss for words. Of course he knew the reason why the emperor didn't send out hungry soldiers, but the court really couldn't come up with such a large sum of money.

"Could it be possible to use the sealed pile warehouse?" Thinking of Cai Jing's previous proposal, Zhao Ji's original firm heart began to shake, and hesitation appeared on his face for a while.

As Zhao Ji's good friend and henchman, Cai You is the best at trying to figure out his intentions, Zhao Ji's expression changed slightly, and he immediately jumped out and said,
"Report to the official family, please open the sealed pile storehouse."

Zhao Ji was overjoyed immediately, but still shook his head pretending to say,
"That's not right. The pile-closing warehouse was set up by Taizu to recover Youyun Sixteen States. How can you rashly activate it?"

Cai You said righteously, "Officials and ministers, if you have something to say, please listen carefully! As we all know, the gains and losses in the south of the Yangtze River are related to the safety of our Song Dynasty. If Fang La's thief is allowed to grow, the consequences will be terrible It is unimaginable.

At this time of crisis, even if the sealed pile warehouse is used, the Taizu must be able to understand the difficulties of the officials if he thinks that he has a spirit in the sky.And this matter is not without flexible methods, the big deal is to wait until the rebellion is put down, and then make up for the money used to seal the pile. "

"As for Cai Aiqing's statement, do you have any objections from the Qing family?"

The ministers who can stand in this court are all good people, how can they not understand the meaning behind Zhao Guan's words, and no one speaks out to object.

Seeing this situation, Zhao Ji was afraid that if it dragged on, he would have long nights and dreams, so he immediately agreed and ordered Cai Jing to start to deal with the matter, and immediately allocated the Western Army's arrears of payment, so that the Western Army rushed south to suppress the rebellion.

After a major event happened, Zhao Ji felt better again, and asked with a smile, "Is there anything else to do?"

Su Yuanjing immediately went out to play and said, "Today, there is Song Jiang, the leader of Erlong Mountain, with thirty-six generals and more than [-] elite soldiers, praying for peace, and also looking at the officials, sending them grace, and pardoning their previous heinous crimes. Song Jiang said frankly, They must try their best to sacrifice their lives, serve the country faithfully, and die."

After speaking, he presented Song Jiang's surrender form.

Zhao Ji glanced roughly, saw that Song Jiang's words in the surrender form were sincere, and he was quite loyal to the emperor and patriotic, so he couldn't help nodding his head slightly and said,
"Since you have the intention of repenting, you can forgive at your discretion. It's just that if they don't change their thieves, troubles will arise again."

Su Yuanjing was about to say something nice for Song Jiang, but he didn't want Gao Qiu to come forward and said, "Officials, I have a plan to prevent this from happening."

"I love you, but it's okay to say it!"

Gao Qiu said loudly, "Now there are four major bandits making rebellion, and the whole world is in turmoil. It's better to recruit Song Jiang and his gang, transfer them to Tong Shumi's command, act as the vanguard, and go to atone for their crimes."

Tong Guan's eyes lit up, and he said in agreement, "Report to the officials, and the ministers agree. The reason why this gang of thieves are difficult to deal with is because they have the natural danger of Erlong Mountain to defend. If they are recruited by the court, they will lose those reliance. .

In this way, it is the meat on the chopping board. If you dare not try your best to suppress the thieves, I have ten thousand ways to deal with them and keep them submissive! "

Su Yuanjing received a lot of benefits from Song Jiang, and couldn't help but said, "I'm afraid this is a bit inappropriate? If people's hearts are chilled, how can anyone dare to accept the court's offer in the future?"

Tong Guan said disdainfully, "It's really a woman's kindness! Although I have been at the border for a long time, I have heard many times that this gang of bandits once broke Qingzhou, Gaotang, and Daming Mansions, and caused great evil. If the officials are merciful today, It is a great gift to give them a chance to redeem their merits, so there is no reason to bargain?"

It has to be said that Tong Guan's words were extremely beautiful, and even Li Gang, who is famous for his honesty and integrity, also echoed,
"The lower officials think that Tong Shumi's words are old-fashioned plans for the country. If Song Jiang and his gang work hard to kill the enemy, then it's fine. If not, they must not be left to harm the people."

Cai Jing stood up and said decisively, "No matter what, officials must not feed tigers into trouble. There can be no fifth largest bandit in this world!"

Hearing Cai Jing's words, Zhao Ji was suddenly excited, and couldn't help saying, "Yes, what the grand master said is very true!"

Zhao Ji originally thought that he would not bother the two masters with one thing, but Su Yuanjing proposed the proposal of security, so he will continue to be in charge of this matter.But after hearing Cai Jing's words, he changed his mind and handed over the matter to Gao Qiu.

Seeing this, Su Yuanjing could only sigh in his heart, "Song Jiang, Song Jiang, I have tried my best to deal with you, but God's will is so, you should wait for your own blessing!"

It is said that after Gao Qiu received the decree, he took the edict of Zhao'an, some rewards, and farewell to the emperor, and went straight to Qingzhou the next day.

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It is said that when Dai Zong came back from Tokyo that day, after seeing Song Jiang, he reported Su Yuanjing's words carefully.

Song Jiang was overjoyed when he heard this, and even Wu Yong said, "The reason for the failure of the previous recruitment was because of villains. This time, Su Taiwei will do his best, and it will surely be a big success. I would like to trouble Dean Dai to make another trip and go down the mountain to investigate Tell me the truth, so that I can be prepared."

Dai Zong did as he said, and after only a few days, he sent someone to report, "The imperial court sent Taiwei Gaoqiu to deliver the imperial edict, gold medals, banners, brocade and royal wine, and they will arrive sooner or later!"

Song Jiang was overjoyed, and hurriedly passed down an order to build twenty-four mountain sheds from Erlong Mountain to Qingzhou, with colorful hanging flowers on the top, and Shengxiao, drums and music on the bottom.

He also went to various nearby states and counties, hired Qianle people, and distributed them to various mountain sheds to meet the imperial edict.On each mountain shed, a small leader was assigned to supervise.They will all teach people to vote for comprador fruit, seafood, fine wine and dry food, etc., and prepare banquets, tea, rice and noodles.

Sure enough, a few days later, a brother from the mountain came to report that Zhang Shuye, the prefect of Qingzhou, came to Erlong Mountain with a guard of honor.

Song Jiang had to report his happiness first and then his worries, and asked Wu Yongdao, "But something went wrong in the middle, didn't it mean that it was Gao Taiwei who came, why did he become Zhang Shuye again?"

Wu Yong replied with a smile, "Brother Hugh was in a panic. From what Xiaosheng saw, Gao Qi must be a coward. He regarded Erlong Mountain as a dragon's den and a tiger's den, so he didn't dare to come in person, so he sent Zhang Shuye to do it for him."

Song Jiang shook his head and said with a smile, "Our heart to serve the country can be shown every day! Why does Gao Qiu need a villain's mentality and be so suspicious?"

That's what I said, but Song Jiang didn't dare to be negligent. He personally took a group of leaders and went to the sixty miles down the mountain to greet him.

After Zhang Shuye arrived, he saw that Song Jiang's group was very respectful, and he felt a little disgusted, and explained, "Gao Taiwei came from a long way, and he felt a little unwell, so he stayed at the Qingzhou post to rest, and sent an official to come Read the decree!"

Song Jiang pretended not to know the inside story, Lian Dao Taiwei's health was critical, and immediately invited Zhang Shuye and his party to go up the mountain.

Drums and music blared all the way, the soldiers led the guards, guards continued, and the strange fragrance lingered until they dismounted in front of the Loyalty Hall.Xiangche Longting, lifted up to Loyalty Hall.There are three tables in the middle, all surrounded by Huang Luo, dragon and phoenix tables.

In the middle, there is a Long Live Dragon Tablet, with the Imperial Book Danzhao in the middle, the gold medal banner on the left, the red and green brocade section on the right, and the imperial wine table and back in the front.

After everything was settled, Song Jiang and other thirty-six people knelt in front of the hall, Zhang Shuye burned incense and asked for the imperial decree, and read aloud,
"Zhi said, since I came to the throne, I have used benevolence and righteousness to govern the world, practiced rituals and music to change the sea, and public rewards and punishments to determine conflicts. The heart of seeking talents has never been less lazy, and the heart of loving the people has never been less harmonious. Giving to the public, I want to be with the world. They are all the same. Practicing the Dao and practicing benevolence will protect the people of the Li people. My son knows my heart.

Remember Song Jiang, Wu Yong, etc., always cherish loyalty and do not commit tyranny.The heart of obedience has been long, and the ambition to serve is awe-inspiring.Although they commit crimes and sins, each has his own reasons. It is deeply pitiful to observe his feelings.Today, I specially sent Taiwei Gaoqiu to Erlong Mountain with the imperial edict, and pardoned all the crimes committed by Song Jiang and other people, big and small.

Thirty-six gold medals and thirty-six pieces of red brocade were given to Song Jiang and other leaders.When the letter of amnesty arrives, don't disappoint my heart, return it early, and it must be reused.Therefore, it is hereby issued an imperial edict, and I think it is advisable to know. "

After Zhang Shuye finished reading the edict, Song Jiang and others shouted long live, and followed the edict to thank him.

Zhang Shuye ordered someone to take the gold brocade, and Yiyi gave it to everyone, encouraging Song Jiangdao, "When we go to Tokyo, we will be ministers in the same palace. I hope that in the future, we will be loyal to state affairs and live up to the official's long grace."

Song Jiang paid homage, "The little officials in the country don't know the number of days, so that they committed serious crimes. Now the saint has given us the grace of heaven. We should serve the country loyally and dare not think twice."

After admiring casually, Zhang Shuye wanted to say goodbye and set off, Song Jiang hurriedly asked to stay, and wanted to invite Zhang Shuye to play on the mountain for a few days.

Zhang Shuye declined, "National affairs are the most important thing, I dare not stay for a long time. Since all righteous men have received the imperial edict, they should go to Beijing as soon as possible, and wait for the official orders."

Song Jiang fully agreed, and personally sent Zhang Shuye down the mountain.After returning to the cottage, he immediately summoned all the leaders, took out the money and food from the treasury, resettled their families, rectified the soldiers and horses, and drove to the capital in a mighty manner.

Not long after arriving in Tokyo, under the command of Yu Hou sent by Gao Qiu, the army was stationed outside Xincao Gate. Song Jiang and his gang were full of joy and began to wait for promotion and fortune.

Unexpectedly, this waiting period lasted for seven or eight days, but no decree came from the imperial court. It seemed that Li Kui and others had become impatient, and they kept arguing that the emperor was playing tricks on them all day long.

Hearing this remark, Song Jiang trembled with fright, and hurriedly punished the person who made the remark severely.Then a strict order was issued that no one, big or small, was allowed to leave the camp, so as not to cause trouble at the feet of the emperor.

After doing this, Song Jiang endured the uneasiness in his heart, and sent Wu Yong and Dai Zong into the city to inquire about news from Su Yuanjing.

The two turned back soon and reported to Song Jiang, "Taiwei Su has something to say, this is what the traitor Cai Jing and others deliberately did. They wanted to keep us cold for a few days, in order to give me a chance to get off the ground."

Song Jiang was also an old official for many years, so he didn't know the way to do it, so he immediately prepared generous gifts and sent someone to present them to Cai Jing and others one by one.

After this operation, the matter really came to an end, and soon an angel came to the camp, conveyed the will to Song Jiang and others, and ordered Song Jiang to go to the pilgrimage to see the emperor the next day.

(End of this chapter)