Water Margin people

Chapter 373 The Alliance of Traitors
Zichen Hall, at three o'clock in the fifth watch, the emperor ascends to the Hall.Three blows of the net whip, two classes of civil and military classes are in order, and the emperor sits in the driver's seat.

"If there is something to do, go to class and play, and if there is nothing to do, roll the curtain and retreat."

The head official shouted.

"Today, there is Sun Lei, the leader of the bandits in Liangshanbo, Jeju, who has committed great evils, robbed cities, robbed warehouses, and gathered criminals and evil parties. He successively made troubles in Tai'an Prefecture, broke Yanggu and Qinghe counties, killed Jeju officials and soldiers, and made troubles. Kangfu, Jiangzhou, Wuwei Army, and Xuzhou are going to hold a hero meeting in Shuipo today. They want to gather thieves and bandits from all over the world, and there is a tendency to rebel. This is a serious problem. If they don't kill and eliminate it soon, they will be raised in the future. Becoming a thief is worse than capturing the enemy's country in the north. The humble minister is terrified. I beg my emperor to judge."

Gao Qiu didn't wait for all the officials to report, he went out of the class first, holding a wat board, and said.

"Sun Lei at Liangshan Po, Jeju?"

Zhao Ji felt that the name sounded familiar, and after thinking about it for a while, he remembered that Gao Qi had reported it last time.

"What kind of hero meeting is he going to hold? Do all my lovers know what kind of meeting this is?"

Zhao Ji didn't listen to anything else, he just felt that the hero meeting was very novel, it seemed like a lively party, he liked these novel and lively things the most, whenever there was a grand event in Tokyo, he would find a way to go out of the palace to have fun.

"Your Majesty, Sun Lei is going to hold a hero meeting in Liangshanbo on the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month. He will invite the thieves from all over the world to Liangshanbo and call them heroes. Big."

An official behind Gao Qiu came out to report.

"This hero conference sounds very interesting!"

Zhao Ji didn't care at all what kind of gathering of thieves and bandits it was, he just thought it would be fun.

"Your Majesty, the thieves and bandits gathered together to make trouble, and should be wiped out as soon as possible!"

Seeing Zhao Ji's appearance, a censor immediately spoke up. Zhao Ji liked these things of the three teachings and nine streams the most.

"I don't think it's a big deal, the Lantern Festival is the festival, and the grassroots have to celebrate it too! Instead of letting them run around with resentment in their hearts, it's better to let them have fun."

Zhao Ji said nonchalantly, he likes festivals, it's great to be lively and lively, and thieves and grassroots are also human, so they have to have fun after fleeing for a whole year.

"Your Majesty, this has fueled the arrogance of the grassroots. In this world, the grasslands are divided and easy to govern. If they gather together, there will be chaos. Wagang at the end of the Sui Dynasty is a lesson from the past!"

Someone came out to play again.

Seeing that the emperor was still not paying attention, Gao Qiu knew that the emperor didn't listen to the report, so he hurriedly gave Tong Guan a wink and asked Tong Guan to help him speak.

Tong Guan didn't want to meddle at first, but Gao Qiu looked over, and it's not good if he doesn't speak up. Gao Qiu is the captain of Sanya, and he is in charge of 80 forbidden troops. In the future, he will definitely need Gao Qiu's help to recover Yanyun, and he won't help now. Gao Qiu will inevitably be made things difficult in the future.

"Your Majesty, I also believe that the rise of rogue bandits is the root of chaos in the country. These rogue bandits refuse to accept Wang Hua and turn their backs on the back of their heads. They should be wiped out as soon as possible."

Tong Guan came out of class and said.

Zhao Ji had a lot of trust in Tong Guan. Not only did he give Tong Guan the military power, but he also listened to Tong Guan's opinions on military matters.

"Your Majesty, I think it's more suitable for Zhao'an to gather the rogues and bandits together. These rogues and bandits are all very capable. If they are used on the border, they will be a sharp knife. Ping Liao is just around the corner."

Taiwei Su Yuanjing came out of class and said.

Hearing this, Zhao Ji became interested again. It is his dream to recover the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun. If he succeeds, he will be a wise king who can go after the Taizu, and his name will last forever.

Cai Jing frowned subconsciously, he had just been tempted by the gangsters, if Su Yuanjing's suggestion of Zhao'an was adopted, wouldn't he be one step too late?
Cai Jing knew very well that there was a Zhao'an sect in the court, and these people were also his targets. When Song Jiang consolidated the powers of the rivers and lakes, these people would talk about Zhao'an affairs, and he would add fuel to the flames here, and a not weak force would naturally arrive. own command.

However, Cai Jing still had no intention of opening his mouth. He knew that Tong Guan would never sit idly by as it was about the war in the north and the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun.

"Ping Liao is a major matter for the court, how can we borrow the hands of grassroots! It is an insult to the state!"

Tong Guan was furious, united with Jin to destroy Liao, and regained Yanyun. This was his strategy. He would not allow anyone to get involved in this achievement, let alone a group of thieves. Relying on a group of grassroots bandits to destroy Liao and regain Yanyun, this is a stain on the immortality.

"Tong Xiang, there is a shortage of soldiers and horses in the imperial court now. If these people in the Jianghu are exterminated, they will be exterminated. Wouldn't it be good to take them for their own use and let them perform crimes and meritorious deeds? This can also be regarded as strengthening the army."

Su Yuanjing looked at Tong Guan and said, it was very clear that Tong Guan wanted to take back Yanyun, but to fight the Liao Kingdom, you must have enough soldiers and horses. It is not advisable to recruit a large number of soldiers from the people, it is better to use these thieves and bandits.

"Lieutenant Su doesn't know anything about military affairs. This bandit is a bandit. He refuses to be disciplined, acts recklessly, and has no law. Our army in the Song Dynasty has always been strict in military law. How can you let these black apples enter? You are not increasing our military strength, but disrupting our army's prestige."

Tong Guan retorted directly.

"Taiwei Su is also worrying about the country! Why should Tong Xiang be angry, but this thief needs soldiers and horses..."

An official spoke up to persuade.

"Su Taiwei, these thieves have committed a heinous crime. If their crimes are forgiven, they will humiliate the court and lead them into the army. They will cause future troubles!"

Yang Jian suddenly said.

Tai Fu Yang Jian's words made the officials wonder for a while, Gao Qiu was to avenge the murder of his son, Tong Guan was helping Gao Qiu for the Northern Expedition, and what was Yang Jian doing for it?
All the officials were puzzled, but Yang Jian was gnashing his teeth in his heart. His Xicheng Kuotian Institute was originally developed well, but he encountered trouble when he first arrived in Jeju this year. Liang Shanbo actually helped the civilians to resist, which made him very angry. Now there are people who borrow knives to kill people How can he give up the opportunity, as long as Liangshanbo is destroyed, the field law of Xicheng can continue to be implemented smoothly.

"What Tong Xiang and Yang Taifu said is very true. If this thief is not suppressed, there will be endless successors. We must kill one to warn others, so as to make the world peaceful."

Seeing that both Tong Guan and Yang Jian had spoken, Gao Qiu knew that the matter was stable this time, so he quickly opened his mouth to add.

"Da Song has been harassed by thieves for a long time. Apart from Huairou, he also has thunderous means. Gao Taiwei, since you suggested it, then I will leave this matter to you."

Zhao Ji saw that Gao Qiu, Tong Guan, and Yang Jian all proposed to suppress bandits, and these three were people he trusted. After listening to it, he also felt that it was the same reason. In the Song Dynasty for a hundred years, there were constant bandits everywhere, so they should also be suppressed.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Gao Qiu was overjoyed and hurriedly kowtowed to Zhao Ji.

Next is the normal court performance, where there is snowstorm, where there is famine...

Zhao Ji couldn't listen to these words, as long as he asked for money, he didn't have it, and all his money was used to build Longevity Mountain.

"Thank you Tong Xiang and Yang Taiwei for your righteous words, Gao Qiu is very grateful!"

After the court was over, Gao Qiu thanked Tong Guan and Yang Jian with fists.

"Gao Taiwei, it's up to you how to destroy the Liangshan bandits. Do you have a plan?"

Tong Guan hurriedly pulled himself out, it was okay to speak out to help, but it was not okay to send troops and people.

"That's right, the Liangshan bandits are doing a lot of evil and need to be eradicated as soon as possible."

Yang Jian also said.

"There is one person, who is the descendant of Huyanzan, a famous general in Hedong at the beginning of the founding of the country. His single name is Zhuozi. With two copper whips, he is as brave as a man. Now he is under the control of the capital of Runing County, and there are many elite soldiers and brave generals under him. This person can conquer Liangshanbo. I am going to give him the command of soldiers and horses, and lead the elite soldiers on horseback to sweep out the stronghold."

Gao Qiu said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)