The Hedong Plain, the four fields are vast, and the land is vast.

Entering Taiyuan in winter, the wilderness is bleak. The trees, which were green and verdant half a month ago, were already bare after a heavy snowfall, with only a few residual leaves left. The sky and the earth are white, surrounded by mountains in the distance, and the snow is covered with snow, which is magnificent.

Suddenly, from the frozen surface of the Fenhe River valley, a large group of knights came on horseback, and there were as many as two or three thousand people. The knights are vigorous, the horses are like dragons, the quivers are compact, the iron armor is clear, the face is full of wind and dust, and at first glance they are the heroes of the northeast of the river.

Although the biting cold wind cut like a knife, causing many knights to have frostbite on their hands and faces, the people who walked against the wind were still proud, their waists straight, laughing with each other, and marching forward with their horses.

The first person was handsome and strong, with a dark face, a brocade hat and a mink fur, a tall head and a good horse under the crotch, majestic, iron-clad, twenty-six or seventeen years old, which is the best age for men. The head of the spear on the man's horse, which is painted with brass, is particularly eye-catching.

The man's eyes are like electricity, his body is straight, and he is fierce with three points of elegance, obviously a battle-hardened Confucian general.

"The wine is still open, and the temples are slightly frosty, so what's the matter? In the clouds, when will Feng Tang be sent? Will hold the bow like a full moon, look northwest, and shoot the wolf!"

The man who took the lead was full of pride in his chest, and he couldn't help but chant this song "Jiang Chengzi" in his mouth.

"Zhang Tongzhi, you are really interested! Su Dongpo can only talk about the old man and be a teenager, but we are real autumn soldiers on the battlefield, do you say yes or no?"

The man in the lead is none other than Zhang Xian. Hearing Lin Feng's words behind him, he nodded and said, "Brother Lin, over the past year or so, we have fought dozens of battles with the Jin people, and we have finally maintained half of the country in Hedong, which is worthy of the Xianggong."

Lin Feng said with a smile while beating the horse: "What Du Tong said is good. Now Hedong is strong and strong, and there are 50,000 under his command. The great cause of resisting gold has been accomplished!"

Niu Gao said in a sullen voice: "Half a month ago, the military order of the Prime Minister was issued, and my old cow's heart was raised again. The last time I fought in Fuzhou, I am still terrified. Xianggong can't have any more differences. ”

Zhang Xian nodded and said: "This time, I must follow Xianggong, whoever wants to be unfavorable to Xianggong must step on my Zhang Xian's corpse first."

In the first battle of Fuzhou, the elite of the loyal and righteous army was killed, and Wang Song's life and death were only in a moment. When the generals of the Loyal and Righteous Army talked about this battle, they were all frightened and afraid. The reason is that the outcome of this battle led to the almost collapse of the loyal army, the fate of the generals in the army, the future was bleak, and the great cause of resisting gold almost died halfway.

Xu San next to him said loudly: "Zhang Dutong, we have been making small fights this year, and it is not a pomp. Xiang Gong is going to go out in person now, and he must have a big battle with the Jin people, which is exciting to think about!"

Zhang Xian resisted the excitement in his heart, nodded and said, "Brother Xu is right. As long as you follow Xianggong and have a steady heart, the brothers also have hope. If you follow those big turbans in the court, don't say anything in your heart, the rivers and mountains of the Great Song Dynasty have already been sold out by them. ”

Shao Xing said disdainfully beside him: "I read the newspaper and found out that the imperial court was chased to the south, and it was still floating at sea for a while. If it weren't for the fact that the Jin people were not good at water warfare, I'm afraid the court would have been finished long ago! Now that they have ceded the north of the Huai River, the people of Henan will have to suffer again!"

Zhang Xian glared at Shao Xing and said loudly: "You guy, you also said that you read the newspaper, don't you know that Xianggong has sent a sailor to the south to defend Bianliang City and Nanjing together with the 20,000 elite soldiers mobilized." The remaining guard of Bianliang City is my friend Yue Fei and Yue Pengju in the army, and you must know it. With Yue Fei here, and the sailor sergeant, what can the Jin people do?"

Everyone was fascinated by what they heard. Shao Xing scratched his head embarrassedly and said, "Commander, you must be reading the latest issue of the newspaper, I haven't paid attention to it yet." Tell me about the system, what is the situation in Gyeonggi? Xiang Gong this time

Isn't there something big going on when you lead the soldiers? ”

"You don't have to inquire, with Yue Pengju here, there will be no fault in Bianliang City!"

Zhang Xian's big matter was pressed in his heart, his face changed, he reined in his horse, and shouted: "Xianggong led the army westward this time, there must be a big battle. The great war is imminent, and you must train the soldiers of all your departments and be ready to go to war at any time. If anyone is ill-prepared and affects the expedition, military law will be conducted!"

Everyone agreed together. Zhang Xian's face softened, and he said in a deep voice: "Hurry up, greet Xianggong, don't miss the hour, so as not to make Xianggong wait for a long time!"

Everyone beat their horses on the post road, walked out for about ten miles, and saw that the pavilion next to the post road in front of them was densely packed and full of horses.

Outside the pavilion, along the post road, extending out for several miles, the tiger and wolf knights with guns and knives took three steps and one post, five steps and one sentry, and the knights sat on their horses and watched everything in the post road and the field.

Zhang Xian's heart moved, this must be Wang Song.

There is no fanfare, no flags to cover the sun, no gongs to open the way, I can't imagine that Wang Song is still low-key and very simple in his current identity.

Before Zhang Xian could ask, someone in the distance had already stepped forward and shouted loudly: "In front of me is Brother Zhang Xian, who is waiting here under the account of the prince and minister."

Everyone was overjoyed, and they dismounted together and went up to meet Ma Kuo. Zhang Xian said in a trembling voice: "Ma Xuanzan, if you are late, please inform the minister, please forgive me."

Ma Kuo smiled: "Brother Zhang Xian doesn't have to be polite. Xianggong said that he was improvised, and only then did he remember to inform you and so on. The main reason is that I am afraid that the military situation is urgent and I will miss the major military affairs. Mr. Zhu had already arrived first and was in the field with Xianggong. Brothers, wait, go in and tell you. ”

Everyone dismounted together, elated, followed behind Ma Kuo and Zhang Xian, and walked forward.

"Zhu Gong, after these heavy snowfalls, it seems that next year's crop harvest will not be a problem, and the harvest should be good, right?"

Wang Song squatted in the field, surrounded by Zhu Mengshuo and a group of farmers. He gently grabbed a handful of snow from the field, white and flawless, without any pollution. Soon the whole hand became cold, and the snow melted into droplets, which slowly dripped into the field.

Zhu Mengshuo nodded and said: "Xianggong, the total area of Tuntian and Yingtian this year exceeds 1.3 million mu, which is enough for the army. After these heavy snowfalls, as long as there is no insect plague next year, it will definitely be a good year!"

"Uncle, can this year's grain stock last until next summer?"

Wang Song nodded and asked the farmer next to him.

The farmer was in his fifties, but he was already gray-haired, dark-skinned, and wrinkled.

Hearing Wang Song's question, he curled up and replied respectfully: "The villain doesn't dare to hide it, this year's grain harvest is good, and I think it can support until next year." Xianggong can rest assured. ”

Another old farmer also interjected: "Don't worry, the government has no taxes now, and the grain produced this year is enough for the whole family."

"Little pillar, what kind of food did you eat today?"

Wang Song turned his head and asked the child next to him.

Zhuzi was only five or six years old, and when he heard Wang Song's question, he replied humbly: "I ate a bowl of porridge in the morning, bread at noon, and no food at night."

Wang Song looked at Zhu Meng, whose face was flushed, and looked at the embarrassed farmers around him, sighed and said, "Fellow villagers, I, Wang Song, am sorry for you."

The leading farmer hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Xianggong doesn't need to be like this, this is all a sin made by Fanzi, and the villagers are not well fed and clothed." Now I can eat one full meal and one porridge a day, and the big guy is already satisfied!"

The white-haired old man also said: "Just wait for the Xianggong to drive Fanzi out completely." Only in this way can we all live a good life. It's like you, you have to take care of your body and bones, don't let it

We're all worried!"

Wang Song nodded again and again and said: "Don't worry, big guy, I will definitely lead the sergeants to drive all the fans out, so that the villagers can live a good life as soon as possible."

"Xianggong, this is really not deliberately arranged by the lower officials."

The peasants left one after another, and Zhu Mengshu said that he looked at their departing backs and felt a little apprehensive.

Wang Song smiled and said: "Brother Zhu, you are arrogant, icy jade pot, and upright by nature, you can't do such a thing, I naturally believe you."

Zhu Meng said that he was grateful, and bowed solemnly: "Thank you for your appreciation."

Wang Song said in a deep voice: "Although the people still can't eat, in order not to trouble me, they have to suffer by themselves. Brother Zhu, you and I have a long way to go, and there is still a lot to do. ”

Zhu Meng said in awe, and also replied in a deep voice: "The lower officials must do their best to live up to the high expectations of the public!"

Wang Song looked at a group of subordinates who were waiting on the post road in the distance, and said with a smile: "Zhang Xian, they are here, let's go over!"

"Xiaguan and others will see Xianggong!"

Looking at the full number of officers kneeling in the snow, Wang Song nodded and said in a deep voice: "Brothers, everyone has always been good?" I haven't seen you for months, and I miss it so much!"

Everyone bowed together and said: "The justice is high, and the villain is grateful!"

Wang Song nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Brothers, lead the way, let's talk about it later."

At the beginning of the lanterns, the yamen of the prefect of Taiyuan Prefecture, many military and political officials of the Loyal and Righteous Army gathered together.

"Brothers, this first glass of wine, let us pay tribute to those brothers who sacrificed their lives for the country."

The hall was solemn and silent, Wang Song took the lead, and everyone spilled the wine on the ground together.

"Brothers, this second cup of wine, let us sacrifice to the people who were killed by the thieves, and may their souls rest in heaven."

And they all spilled the wine on the ground again.

"Brothers, it's been a great job. Fill this cup!"

Wang Song raised his wine glass and persuaded the subordinates below.

"Thank you."

Everyone below raised their glasses and drank them all. Wang Song gave an order, and everyone began to let go of eating and drinking, and the hall began to be lively.

When the wine was half-drunk, Wang Song's face was slightly red, and he said loudly: "Brothers, please listen to me."

Ma Kuo hurriedly said loudly: "Brothers, everyone stop for a moment, the prince has something to say."

Everyone stopped eating and drinking, raised their heads together, and looked at Wang Song above.

"Brothers, after more than three years of hard work, tens of thousands of brothers killed and wounded, our loyal army finally stood firm in the two rivers and controlled the land of Nanjinggi in the river, with more than 500 sailors and ships, crisscrossing the canals and opening up sea routes, which also enabled the grain from the south of the Yangtze River to reach the city of Tokyo and the land of the two rivers. This also ensures the stability of the two rivers. ”

Everyone nodded, their excitement palpable.

There is a way to have grain in the warehouse, and there is no panic in the heart, and this grain is the foundation for the local government to maintain stability. With food, the people can be fed, and when they are full, they will not cause trouble.

"Xianggong, when you come to Hedong this time, do you want to lead your brothers to fight with your fans?"

Niu Gao couldn't help it and asked out loud. The other generals and staff members were also together, looking at Wang Song in the main hall.

"Brother Niu is right!"

Wang Song nodded, his eyes sweeping over the people in the hall.

"According to the information from the front, there will be a big battle between the imperial court and Fanzi. This battle is about the national fortune of the Great Song Dynasty, and we have to guard against it, so as not to worry about the death of our lips and teeth. ”

The crowd was silent. After one big battle, everyone is ambitious, and everyone wants to make a contribution. The level of self-confidence of the officers and men of the Loyal and Righteous Army can be seen.