Chapter 379 How can others be allowed to snore on the side of the couch
Shen Xianggong looked at the man who was brought in and asked, "Why did General Song send you here?"
"Shen Xianggong!" The man bowed and said: "I was not sent by General Song..."
"Get it quickly!" Upon hearing this, Xianggong Shen's face changed and he shouted.
He originally felt that something was wrong. At this time, the city gate had just opened, which meant that the Song Dynasty sent someone over before dawn.
But this man was wearing ordinary clothes, not even military armor.
And the person who reported it said that this person came on foot.
So before meeting this man, he asked a few soldiers to stand in the hall.
As soon as he heard that this person said that he was not sent by the Song Dynasty, Xianggong Shen ordered him to be arrested without even waiting for him to finish.
No matter what your identity is, control it first and then ask slowly.
The man did not struggle and allowed the soldiers to catch him.
"Tell me, who are you?" Shen Xianggong said.
“My identity can only be disclosed to one person, Mr. Shen. Mr. Shen can have someone tie me up first and then ask them to leave,” the man said.
Xiangong Shen hesitated after hearing this and said: "Tie him up and then retreat!"
"Yes!"
The soldier responded, brought a rope, tied up the man, bowed and left.
"Tell me, who are you?" Shen Xianggong asked.
“Replying to Mr. Shen, the younger one is from the Imperial City Division.” The man said.
“Imperial City Department?”
Xiangong Shen’s expression changed when he heard this. When Emperor Taizu established the Imperial City Department, his original intention was to supervise the officials of the world.
Later, when officials encountered collective opposition, they had no choice but to disband it, leaving only a part to monitor the situation in Bianjing.
It stands to reason that the scope of the activities of the Imperial City Division is limited to Bianjing.
"His Majesty sent you to supervise General Song?" Shen Xianggong asked.
If this is the case, and this person came to him now and revealed his identity, is there something wrong with the Song Dynasty?
“No!” The man shook his head and said, “The younger one is ordered to supervise others. As for who, I can’t tell Xianggong Shen.”
"Then why did you come to see me?" Shen Xianggong frowned.
"When I was monitoring the target, I overheard that the rebels were going to set fire to the food in Jiangzhou City. I came here to inform Mr. Shen!" the man said.
“What?”
Xiangong Shen was surprised when he heard this: “Are you telling the truth?”
“There is not much food and grass in the army, and there is not much food and grass in Jiangzhou City. If there is a loss, the army will have to rely on transporting food from outside. But the rebels seem to have a way to prevent the food from being transported. Once there is no food, the army will be unable to suppress the rebellion.
After hearing this, Mr. Shen pondered for a while and said, "Thank you very much. I will order someone to release you later!"
Although he could not confirm the identity of this person, he could not prove that what he said was true. True or false.
But there is no benefit to the other party if you lie to him about such a thing.
So he decided to believe what the other party said.
Xiangong Shen called someone and ordered the man to be released, and he was asked to find Cao Qin.
"I've met Mr. Shen!"
After a while, Cao Qin came in a hurry, bowed and saluted.
Xiangong Shen recounted what the man just said to Cao Qin and said: "General Cao, no matter whether this matter is true or false, the food in the Jiangzhou granary must not be lost. You should lead people immediately now , Take over the defense of the granary and make sure the food and grass are intact!"
"Yes!"
Cao Qin was also shocked by the news.
He also knew that the matter was of great importance, so he agreed and left in a hurry without saying anything more.
Cao Qin came to Jiangzhou with 20,000 forbidden troops, but most of them were loaned out by the magistrate of Jiangzhou and dispersed to various counties to assist in defense.
Now there are only three thousand forbidden troops in Jiangzhou City.
But these soldiers and horses are enough to defend the granary. Just in case, Cao Qin took all three thousand soldiers and horses to the granary.
The guards of the granary were a battalion of Xiang troops from Jiangzhou City. Without receiving an order, Cao Qin led his troops to take over the granary, so naturally he refused.
But Cao Qin didn't care so much and directly took over the granary by force.
The commander responsible for guarding the granary did not dare to take action against the Forbidden Army, so he could only report the incident.
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Zhizhou Yamen
Chen Zhizhou was handling official business. His entourage came in and bowed: "Sir, there is news over there, and we will take action tonight."
Hearing this, Chen Zhizhou put down his pen, breathed a sigh of relief, and said : "In this way, I can finally feel at ease."
There is not much food in the granary now.
Yesterday Xianggong Shen came to him and said that there was not much food in the army, and some food would be transferred from the Jiangzhou City granary to supply the army.
If there was no action over there, he would have no choice but to order people to set fire to the granary.
Otherwise, once it is discovered that the granary is empty, he will be finished.
"My lord, this is bad!"
At this moment, Jiangzhou General Magistrate He Cheng walked in in a hurry.
"He Tongpan, why are you so flustered?" Chen Zhizhou frowned.
"Xiaoguan got the news that Mr. Shen just sent people to forcibly take over the defense of the granary!" He Cheng said anxiously.
"What did you say?" Chen Zhizhou stood up suddenly after hearing this and said, "Why did Mr. Shen do this?"
"How do you know, sir, what should I do now?" He Cheng said anxiously: "There isn't much food in the granary. Once discovered, your head will be lost!"
If he hadn't been so panicked before, he wouldn't have died anyway.
But since Zhao Xing ascended the throne, he has killed many officials.
Once it is discovered that the food in the granary is missing, disaster is imminent.
"Shut up!" Chen Zhizhou shouted: "We haven't been discovered yet. If you are so panicked, don't you want to tell others that there is a problem with the granary?"
"But..."
"No. But!”
Chen Zhizhou interrupted He Cheng’s Then he said: "Do whatever you need to do. I will naturally handle this matter. If you slip up because of panic, don't blame me for being rude!"
"Yes, yes, I understand." ." He Cheng felt relieved after hearing this, nodded repeatedly, bowed and left.
"Let people keep an eye on him. I'm worried that he will reveal his flaws."
Chen Zhizhou said coldly: "If the news really leaks out, just send him on his way."
"Yes. !" The attendant responded and retreated.
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“It is said that the envoy of Xia Kingdom is here to see you!” the eunuch of the Si Palace shouted.
After a while, Liang Yimi walked into the main hall together with several Xixia officials, bowed and said: "The foreign ministers pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty!"
Zhao Xing raised his hand and said: "No courtesy!"< br>
“Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty!” Liang Yi buried several people to thank him.
Zhao Xing looked at Liang Yimi and said calmly: "This time the Xia Kingdom sent an envoy to come. The letter of credence did not state the purpose of the visit. I don't know why they came?"
"Back to the Song Dynasty" Your Majesty the Emperor!”
Liang Yimi bowed and said: "Da Xia and Song Dynasty made peace, thinking that Qin and Jin were good, and decided to reduce the border troops stationed by both sides. However, Song Dynasty took the lead in violating the covenant and sent troops to Hehuang..."
" Wait!”
Zhao Xing interrupted Liang Yimi’s words and said lightly: “How can I Don’t you know when Hehuang belonged to the Xia Kingdom?”
“The foreign minister did not say that Hehuang belonged to the Xia Dynasty, but how could he allow others to sleep beside the bed? The Song Dynasty sent troops to Hehuang. Daxia poses a threat. For the sake of peace between the two countries, please order the Emperor of Song to withdraw his troops!" Liang Yimi said.
(End of this chapter)