I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 429: The highest state of protecting the calf: Su Liang scolds the one-armed Cao Hu
On the sixth day of May, in the early morning, Penglai City.

It's just dawn.

A series of tabloid hawking sounds came from the streets and alleys.

"Haidong Confucius was scolded for vomiting blood, and Su Jingming showed off the power of our country. Details are in this tabloid!"

"The debate between nations! Su Jingming scolded the prime ministers of Korea and Korea. The fate of the people is greater than heaven!"

"Su Jingming cursed Haidong Confucius. From then on, no one in the Song Dynasty dared to bully him!"

……

In the streets and alleys of the city, book sellers shouted at the top of their lungs.

last night.

All the practitioners in Penglai City who were engaged in engraving books and tabloids stayed up all night.

Near noon.

But this does not affect sales at all.

All the tabloids that related to yesterday's report on human trafficking were snapped up by the people of Penglai City in less than half an hour.

They felt that this incident could be recorded in history, and they would also be recorded as bystanders.

The content of the debate between Su Liang and Haidong Confucius Cui Chong appeared on the bulletin board outside the government office.

Some businessmen even found someone to copy dozens of copies and prepare to carry them with them.

Even the expressions of different participants are written out.

At the moment when the shouting sounds.

as predicted.

The next day, it was nearly dusk.

……

The merchants engaged in maritime trade were very excited when they saw it.

Only a few people know Cao Hu's identity.

The situation will be reported to the court every three months.

Naturally, the Dengzhou government office will focus on publicizing such things that show the prestige of the Song Dynasty.

Cao Hu's identity is a smuggler and pirate.

……

Both of them wrote it themselves.

As for Su Liang, he didn't have much mood swings.

His supply base is in Dengzhou.

This content is written in great detail.

Su Liang finally heard the news from Cao Hu. The latter had arrived offshore in Dengzhou and would meet Su Liang tomorrow night.

For him, such debates are just normal expressions.

The next day in the afternoon.

The main area of ​​activity is near Japan Island.

Judging from the information Su Liang has received so far, his progress is relatively smooth.

Such major events are huge business opportunities, and there is bound to be an endless stream of people buying tabloids.

Currently.

The whole story was recorded and sent to Bianjing early in the morning.

Neither Liu Yu nor Xia Feng knew that a pirate leader and smuggler who was currently active on Japan Island was a military general of the Song Dynasty.

When they go to sea, they can be distributed to foreign businessmen so that they can see the power of the Song Dynasty and the importance that the Song Dynasty attaches to the people.

Unless he encounters a very difficult problem to solve, he will not identify himself to officials in Linhai.

On some tabloids, the ink has just dried, and some are even hand-copied tabloids.

The Goryeo court often did things improperly, and there were too many things to criticize.

The most important task at the moment is to ensure Japan's supply of sulfur and silver to the Song Dynasty.

If he really tries harder,
Maybe he could even scold the Prime Minister of Korea, Lee Ja-yeon, until he vomited blood.

It can be said that the ancestors are honored.

Liu Yu, the magistrate of Dengzhou, and Xia Feng, the chief port officer of Tiju City, as witnesses of this incident, were so excited that they stayed up all night.

He has been at sea for a year and a half.

Buyers crowded around the bookstall one after another, wanting to see what happened yesterday.

Just like a master scolding his students, Su Liang reprimanded the two prime ministers of Goryeo.

Su Liang appeared in a private room in the south of Penglai City.

Du Lei has gone to the dock to pick up Cao Hu.

Cao Hu gave up his military position and went overseas, and he must have suffered a lot.

Su Liang brought over a jar of lamb wine and two cakes of Xiaolongtuan tea brought from Bianjing City.

This was what Su Liang had planned for Cao Hu in Bianjing City.

Cao Hu was a member of the Cao family, and was Su Liang's first bodyguard. He accompanied Su Liang to the northwest and to the city of Xixia, and made many contributions.

Su Liang always regarded him as a brother.

A quarter of an hour later.

Sun Sheng said at the door: "Boss, Brother Cao Hu is here!"

Su Liang stood up excitedly.

Followed by.

Then he saw a tall man with a dark complexion and a thick beard striding over.

"Boss!" Cao Hu shouted excitedly.

In the army of the Song Dynasty, all the soldiers led by Su Liang were called "boss" in private.

"You boy, you have become darker and stronger!" Su Liang walked up to Cao Hu, punched him in the chest first, and then gave him a big hug.

Sudden.

Su Liang's expression changed.

He reached out and grabbed the cuff of Cao Hu's left arm, but to his surprise, it was empty.

"Cao Hu, where is your left arm? Who did it? Why didn't you report it?" Su Liang looked at Cao Hu.

Cao Hu smiled naively.

"Boss, this happened three months ago. I reported that I was slightly injured and have recovered. It's okay. I'm a right-handed swordsman. If my right hand is fine, it won't affect me!"

Su Liang took two steps back and stared.

"Slight injury? A broken arm is called a minor injury? Who taught you to report it like this? How did you ask me to treat Mr. Cao, how to explain it to your family, and how did it happen?"

"Three months ago, I led my men to attack a group of pirates. During the fight, my arm was chopped off by a Japanese knife. The Japanese swords are indeed sharp and their martial arts skills are also good. However, I still killed the man. Forget it. Don’t suffer!”

"In the firefight, how many people are there on the other side and how many are we?"

"The other party has more than 200 people, and we have more than 80 people. However, we did not suffer a loss, their losses were greater, and I did not embarrass our Song Dynasty!" Cao Hu puffed up his chest and said with a smile.

aside.

Sun Sheng couldn't help but praise: "What a man!"

Su Liang's expression became increasingly gloomy.

After Sun Sheng finished speaking, he said directly: "What a bullshit man, he is just a reckless man!"

"Cao Hu, from now on, your overseas mission is cancelled. Come back to Bianjing with me in a few days!"

Cao Hu was stunned and suddenly panicked.

"Boss, I...what did I do wrong?"

"My brothers and I have never been cowardly or embarrassed the court. We have never used firearms to prevent our identities from being exposed. We have never caused trouble to local officials. The Minister Wen and the Prime Minister even praised us last month. Very good..."

Du Lei and Sun Sheng were also a little confused, wondering why Su Liang was so angry suddenly.

Su Liang slowed down and sat down, then stretched out his hand to signal Cao Hu to sit down as well.

Cao Hu sat on the chair with a nervous expression.

Ever since he met Su Liang, Su Liang had never lost his temper like this before.

Su Liang sighed and looked at Cao Hu. "Have I told you that the imperial court is your solid backing. Whether you are short of money or supplies or have something you can't do, you can report it to your superiors. How did you do that?"

"Who asked you to be a hero?"

"If more than 80 people defeat more than 200 people, you think you are pretty powerful, right?"

"We clearly have sufficient personnel and weapons, and we can attack the small with more. Why do you still have to fight with the small, just to show your ability? If 300 people fight more than 200 people, your arm will be chopped off. ?"

"Aren't you proud that you don't embarrass the court or cause trouble to the local government? I think you are planning to rebel and go it alone and be your King of Japan!"

Hearing these words, Cao Hu was so frightened that he stood up quickly.

"Boss, I...I didn't, I absolutely didn't! I...was thinking about what I could accomplish so as not to alarm more people."

"Are you capable? If you are capable, how did you break your arm?" Su Liang retorted.

Suddenly, Cao Hu lowered his head.

Su Liang continued to scold: "Cao Hu, don't think that I don't know what you think."

"You feel that you were born into the general Cao family and have extraordinary abilities. It would be a shame to lead 300 men to defeat 200 people and make the court officials laugh at you. Therefore, even if you have enough soldiers, you have to defeat more with less, right?"

Cao Hu didn't dare to refute, that's what he thought.

If he doesn't win with less, he won't be able to show his ability, and he feels that his own people have this strength.

"Your current thoughts and your current physical condition are no longer suitable for completing the next task. If you come back to Beijing with me, I want to replace you!"

At this moment, Cao Hu understood where he had gone wrong.

"Boss, please don't. I...I have taken root in the waters near Japan. If you replace me, many things will have to be repeated."

"I was wrong, I know I was wrong! It was me who was too vain, I was too fond of being a hero, and I reported good things but not bad things. I will definitely change it, and I guarantee there won't be a next time!"

Cao Hu looked anxious.

He has regarded conquering Japan Island as his lifelong wish.

Letting him return to Beijing would be more uncomfortable for him than killing him.

After finishing speaking, Cao Hu looked at Du Lei and Sun Sheng, hoping that they could say a word for him.

Sun Sheng cupped his hands towards Su Liang and said: "Boss, we are here to help brother Cao Hu tonight. He will not be so angry. He has no selfish motives at all. It is all for the imperial court. This injury was just an accident. He already knew Wrong, the sea is dangerous, and this kind of accident is difficult to avoid. "

"Accident? This accident resulted in a broken arm. The next accident may result in death! Why create an accident when something is expected."

"And you two are very capable, aren't you? The more soldiers the better on the battlefield. If someone doesn't use them and insists on being a hero, I will scold you next time..."

"For the sake of reform throughout the Song Dynasty and for the sake of advance planning, we are not afraid of death, but we must die meaningfully and with value. If the three of you died trying to be heroes, I, Su Liang, will scold you loudly even if I go to your graves! "

……

Su Liang was like a ignited powder keg, scolding Du Lei and Sun Sheng.

The three of them lowered their heads, not daring to make any further objections.

The three of them all knew Su Liang's temper.

He may seem gentle and gentle, but in the military, Su Liang can scold him no matter how harsh the words are.

After Su Liang cursed for nearly a quarter of an hour, he finally stopped.

Cao Hu didn't dare to move.

Du Lei and Sun Sheng also looked nervous and did not dare to say another word to Su Liang.

At this time.

Su Liang's expression softened a little.

"You're all hungry. Let them serve the food. Let's talk about everything after dinner."

Immediately, Du Lei stood up and said outside: "Serve!"

soon.

Dishes were brought to the table one after another, and Su Liang asked Du Lei and Sun Sheng to sit down as well.

Then the four of them each took a bowl of rice, paired with the dishes, and ate hungrily.

No one spoke.

About two quarters of an hour later, the meal was finished.

Seeing that Su Liang's expression softened a lot, Cao Hu quickly said: "Boss, give me one more chance, just one chance. I will never act so recklessly as a hero again!"

Su Liang thought for a while and said, "If you dare to hide anything from me again, you will return to Beijing immediately. Do you understand?"

"understand!"

Cao Hu looked excited. These words showed that Su Liang had forgiven him.

Cao Hu quickly stood up and poured tea for Su Liang.

Su Liang took a sip of tea and asked, "Is there anything difficult at the moment?"

Cao Hu hesitated for a moment and said, "It's... it really is."

"At the beginning of this year, after I accounted for 40% of the Japanese smuggling business, a group of powerful pirates suddenly appeared on the sea, including Japanese, Koreans, and Khitan people. This group began to intercept my business. , and want to get rid of me. They have weapons and armor, obviously purchased from the army. My current strength can only be considered to be on par with them, but I am afraid that they will do something dirty..."

After Su Liang heard this, he said decisively: "Du Lei, take two hundred guards and firearms with you. Tomorrow you will go to sea with Cao Hu and find the enemy's lair. Kill them all without leaving any one behind."

"Boss, if we use firearms, I'm afraid..." Cao Hu hesitated.

Su Liang smiled faintly.

"It doesn't matter. If a pirate asks you where you got the firearm, just say you stole it from the Song Dynasty's arsenal."

"Every pirate who can do smuggling business has either a noble official or a court behind him. Only those low-level pirates who are forced to do so will make a living by looting."

"As long as this matter is not revealed openly, no one will dare to question our court! And neither Goryeo nor Japan, nor even the Liao Kingdom, are willing or dare to go to war with us!"

"Boss, I understand!" Cao Hu nodded.

This is the confidence that Song Dynasty can bring them now.

Su Liang said again: "This time, if you dare to defeat more with less, or if you are reluctant to use a crossbow, you can go back to Bianjing directly and never want to go to sea again in your life!"

Su Liang looked at Cao Hu's empty sleeves and felt very distressed.

"My subordinates will never do that again!" Cao Hu straightened his body.

Su Liang nodded, looked at the table not far away, and said, "I won't drink any more today. Here are the lamb wine and Xiaolong Tuan tea that I gave you. You can take them back when you leave."

"Thank you, boss!" Cao Hu suddenly smiled.

He knew very well that all Su Liang's scolding words were for his own good.

The next night.

Du Lei then took a group of Su Liang's elite escorts and Cao Hu out to sea. Du Lei and others will return directly to Beijing after completing their mission.

……

Early morning on the ninth day of May.

Su Liang quietly left Penglai City under the auspices of Liu Yu and Xia Feng.

If the news of his departure from the city were known to the people of Penglai City, the entire street would probably be crowded.

By this time, Su Liang had been away from Beijing for more than three months.

He went to Jinan Prefecture, Qingzhou and Dengzhou according to his previous plan.

He is very satisfied with the overall implementation of the reform on Jingdong East Road.

Although there are some problems that seem to always exist, he believes that through the efforts of the court, the occurrence of those vicious problems will be continuously reduced.

……

On May 11th, in Bianjing City, there was the Chui Gong Hall.

Zhao Zhen and other ministers saw the memorials of Liu Yu and Xia Feng.

After reading the debate between Su Liang and the former Prime Minister of Goryeo and Confucius of the East China Sea, the monarchs and ministers were all excited.

"Haha, Jing Ming did a great job. Su Jingming has never been shy about anything related to the national system. He always adds glory to the court. Especially this time, he demonstrated the national strength and united the people's hearts. He should be able to win over the entire Song Dynasty. Internal propaganda!" Zhao Zhen stroked his beard and said with a smile.

Zhao Zhen added: "In addition, other Taiwan admonishers have also done a good job. It is true that young people are more courageous and capable!"

After finishing speaking.

Zhao Zhen suddenly felt that he was mocking all the ministers, and quickly added: "Of course, it depends on all the ministers to support the entire Song Dynasty!"

"I and others should continue to work hard and do their best to strengthen and prosper the Song Dynasty!" Wen Yanbo said with cupped hands.

The other husbands also handed over their hands.

They think a lot and think that the officials are trying to point them out.

If they slack off, the young officials behind them will catch up with them or even replace them.

(End of this chapter)