The slightest cold wind, the winter rain is sparse, the light fog lingers on the field, the people on the official road are in twos and threes, everyone is hurrying with their necks bent, and there is silence between heaven and earth.

Ten miles outside the south gate of Taiyuan City, in the pavilion next to the official road, the sergeants stood solemnly, not moving in the rain and fog, letting the rain hit their faces. A group of officers and staff headed by Zhang Xian and Chen Dong were all waiting here.

Everyone craned their necks to look south, and everyone had different thoughts, and many people were worried in their hearts.

The crowd had already received a message along the way, saying that the crown prince and his party had arrived the next day, and asked them to wait for the angel to arrive on time.

At this time, seven days have passed since Wang Song sent out his troops.

When they met the crown prince for the first time, everyone was worried in their hearts, and as for the fate of everyone in the future, they were temporarily put aside.

Zhang Xian's face was solemn and uneasy. The crown prince led all the ministers here, but Wang Song, who was the commander-in-chief, led an army of 20,000 to leave earlier, even if the military situation was in full swing, it seemed a little rude and embarrassing.

Compared with the life of the mud legs at the bottom, waiting for the crown prince is naturally more upright and natural.

The Jin people attacked Shaanxi, all the way like a bamboo, and now they have captured Yan'an Mansion, the three states outside the river and the Jinning army are all alone in the north, and if they don't rescue, I'm afraid something big will happen. Such an urgent military situation could not catch up with the face of the sergeant and the royal family.

Lin Feng stood in the crowd, his heart going up and down. He is a Han from the north, and Wang Song looks up to him, but these courtiers of the Great Song Dynasty are a different matter for him.

Wang Song is broad-minded, generous, and open-minded, which makes him feel like a confidant, and it is also the reason why he is loyal to Wang Song.

The combat power of the loyal army, he can see it in his eyes. The firearms are ferocious, the soldiers are not afraid of death, and the grassroots generals in the army ensure the combat effectiveness of this army.

Especially these grassroots generals, they were all brought out by Wang Song, who wants to take this team away, even if it is the Great Song royal family, it is not an easy task.

The Battle of Taiyuan, a day and night of bloody battles, was driven out of Taiyuan City by thousands of iron horsemen who had completed their silver skills, which shocked him and made him feel that the Jurchen iron cavalry was not so strong that it was invincible.

After the Jin people lost Taiyuan, they then launched several fierce attacks, suffered heavy losses, and returned in vain, even Shiling Pass could not be passed. If it weren't for the fact that the cavalry of the Song people had not yet been trained, I am afraid that the Jurchens would suffer a big loss.

Lin Feng took a deep breath. Once Wang Song loses power, it will be difficult to find such a good benefactor.

The people in the pavilion were nervous, the atmosphere was dull, and they were extremely depressed.

"Colleagues, don't be impatient. The crown prince came this time to reward everyone's merits, and not to arrest the criminals, the brothers to relax. ”

Zhang Xian's words, everyone smiled reluctantly, but stretched their necks and looked south.

was waiting anxiously, and suddenly several war horses on the official road in front of them rushed out of the light mist, and everyone's hearts were shocked, and they hurriedly left the pavilion and waited on the official road.

The war horse soon arrived, and the knight at the head immediately shouted loudly: "Dare to ask the envoy of the two rivers Xuanfu, is the prince of the same court Wang Song?"

Zhang Xian didn't dare to slack off, stepped forward and saluted with his fists: "The war in Shaanxi is urgent, and Wang Xianggong has already led troops to Shaanxi overnight. The subordinate Zhang Xian, the Hedong Loyal and Righteous Army, is under the command of the crown prince, Judge Zhang, and Li Zhifu here!"

The sergeant was stunned for a moment, then returned the salute, hugged his fists and said: "The crown prince will be here immediately, please Zhang Dutong and others wait for the time being!"

The sergeant rode away, and Zhang Xian and the others all raised their spirits, stood solemnly, and waited by the roadside.

Soon, the sound of horses' hooves in front rumbled, followed by two teams of cavalry coming from the dragon, the military flag was unfurled, and the golden yellow flag given by the emperor swayed with the wind, which was the style of the Great Song Dynasty. The flag guard of honor and the golden drum flag show the prestige of China.

A golden-armored guard stepped out of the battle and shouted, "The Hedong Loyal and Righteous Army is under the command of Zhang Xianke?"

Zhang Xian hurriedly stepped forward, knelt down on one knee on the official road, and saluted: "The Hedong Loyal and Righteous Army is under the command of Zhang Xian, and leads the Xuanfu envoy to his colleagues to welcome the crown prince and everyone on duty!"

The flags separated, Zhao Chen wore a black gauze hat and a purple official robe, and marched forward, followed by Zhang Shuye and Li Ruoshui.

"General Zhang has always been good, and my colleagues are good. This official temporarily served as the deputy envoy of Xuanfu in Lianghe and Shaanxi, and Zhang Bachelor served as the judge of Xuanfu, and escorted the minister of the imperial court, Li Ruoshui, to know the affairs of Taiyuan Mansion. This official and Judge Zhang came to reward the generals in the army on the orders of the official's family. General Zhang and everyone are invited to get on their horses and lead the way, and we will go to the city to announce the decree. ”

Zhang Xian secretly praised in his heart, Zhao Chen is worthy of being a royal man, he talks clearly, is not impatient or impatient, and has the style of a general, although he is young, he is young and old, but he is much stronger than his grandfather.

Zhang Xian led everyone to get up, and everyone stepped on the war horses, and took the sergeants behind them to go in the direction of Taiyuan City.

Uncle Zhang snorted coldly, and the other officials were also gloomy. I don't know what this Wang Song thinks, but before the arrival of the crown prince, he led the army to leave, which is really rude.

Zhao Chen and others went all the way, Lile opened the way, and the car was like a flowing water and a dragon. Zhao Chen and the others saw that the loyal and righteous sergeants were fierce and fierce, with many scratches on the iron-clad swords and guns on their bodies, and the color of wind and frost on their faces was exposed, and they were all secretly exposed with killing intent, and they couldn't help but sigh in their hearts, this is a battle-hardened warrior.

Suddenly, Uncle Zhang reined in the war horse, pointed ahead with a horsewhip and said, "Everyone, the old man is not mistaken, is this really Taiyuan City?"

Everyone was shocked, looked up, and saw a tall and majestic, stretching for several miles, like a giant dragon behemoth standing in front of them, looking at it from a distance, making people suddenly feel small and awe-inspired.

Zhang Xian replied: "Master Zhang, this is the newly built Taiyuan City, west of Fenshui. On that day, our army took advantage of the night to blow up the two city walls at the south gate, and after a fierce battle, drove the Jin people out. It's just that the original city wall was blown up and had to be rebuilt. Wang Xianggong mobilized tens of thousands of people, and it took three months of effort to build a new city. ”

"No wonder there are two cities, I thought I was dazzled!"

Uncle Zhang was secretly amazed, he couldn't imagine that Wang Song used firearms to capture Taiyuan City, and built such a new city in such a short period of time.

"Zhang Dutong, this Taiyuan City is so majestic, you explain it to the crown prince, Governor Li, and the ministers, and let everyone understand."

After Zhang Shuye finished speaking, he stood aside. Zhang Xian didn't dare to slack off, and respectfully introduced it beside him.

"The crown prince, Li Zhifu, all of you are poor, now this Taiyuan New City is thirty miles away, the city is four zhang five, the bottom is five zhang wide, the top is four zhang six, and the inner and outer walls are covered with bricks next year. There are four gates in the new city, and there is no urn city now, and it will be added when the spring flowers bloom in the next year. The garrison in the city, in addition to the 20,000 soldiers who went to Shaanxi with Wang Xianggong, also has an army of 35,000, and the safety is not a problem, and the crown prince, Master Zhang, and Li Zhifu can rest assured. ”

Everyone was praising and talking.

Li Ruoshui also nodded frequently. He originally thought that Taiyuan City would be a ruined city after several battles, and he was worried about how to garrison it, especially the crown prince. Now that I saw the Xiongcheng in front of me, I breathed a sigh of relief and put my mind at ease.

Suddenly, one of the ministers snorted coldly: "After Emperor Taizong conquered Jinyang City, he used Taiyuan to "divide the stars", and all the torches were sent out, and they were all over in one day. and led Fenshui and Jin Temple water to irrigate the city, so that this ominous city was wiped out. Wang Song has now built such a high city, especially the victory of Jinyang that day, what is his intention, his heart is clear. ”

Everyone was shocked, and when they looked back, it was Qin Hui in the imperial history.

Zhang Xian suddenly changed color and said angrily: "This time, that time." At that time, Taiyuan City was the capital of the enemy country, and now Taiyuan City is an important town of our Great Song Dynasty. If the ancient city of Jinyang was still there that day, and the Jin people went south, how could they be so happy, so that our dynasty would have the siege of the city, and almost all the country would be destroyed. What Qin Xianggong said, isn't it absurd?"

Qin Hui's face did not change, and he said indifferently: "Wang Song is proud of his achievements, unruly, and the crown prince is in Taiyuan City, and he dares to say goodbye without saying goodbye." His heart can be punished, and it is obvious. ”

"The military situation is like fire, the Jurchen army is besieging the three states outside the river, and Wang Xianggong has no choice but to wave the army north, what evil intentions do you have. Qin Zhongcheng, are you too far-fetched? ”

Ouyang Che walked out and said with a straight face.

The generals in the army slandered this Qin Zhongcheng a lot, and he thought that everyone was a little biased. Today, when I saw that this person was majestic, and when he spoke, he pointed to the deer as a horse, and he realized that this gentleman was indeed a traitor.

"Ouyang Che, don't think that if you join Wang Song's Xuanfu Division, you are a minister of the ranks. You don't even have fame, so just step aside. ”

Qin Hui's understatement made Ouyang Che's face red, and he wanted to step forward to argue, but was gently stopped by Chen Dong.

"Treacherous and evil courtiers, what should he do!"

Chen Dong said lightly, and in the ears of everyone, Qin Hui also heard it clearly, and immediately turned red and red, and people roared.

"Chen Dong, you are here to confuse the public! Wang Song is arrogant, arrogant, and doesn't take the crown prince in his eyes, you people are also his henchmen, and their hearts can be punished!"

Ouyang Che said angrily: "Qin Hui, you are here to talk about the river, referring to the deer as a horse, do you think this is a place for you to play right and wrong?" ”

Qin Hui said proudly: "This official is the supervisor of the Hedong Loyal and Righteous Army, can't he control the junior in the army!" Wang Song protects the guards, but the official will not show mercy! ”

Everyone was stunned, and their hearts were cold. Isn't it an ulterior motive for the imperial court to bring these incorruptible and shameless people into the loyal and righteous army?

"Wang Xianggong is dedicated to the country, and I can trust him."

Ouyang Che was still about to speak, but Zhao Chen opened the golden mouth.

"Taiyuan City is so majestic, I feel excited. With this Xiongcheng here, I can live with peace of mind!"

Zhao Chen spoke, and the ministers agreed, and Qin Hui stopped speaking.

"What the crown prince said is extremely true!"

Zhang Xian hurriedly gave a salute and glared at Qin Hui fiercely. Qin Hui's expression was indifferent, as if he hadn't said anything.

Uncle Zhang glanced at the sullen generals of the Loyal and Righteous Army, nodded and said: "The crown prince, the prince and the prince are all tigers, no wonder they will be invincible and invincible." The old city is still there, and now when he sees this tall and majestic new city, the old man is even more relieved. The crown prince had no worries about his trip. ”

Zhao Chen nodded, looking at the two old and new Taiyuan cities in the distance with interest.

Li Ruoshui, as the new prefect of Taiyuan Mansion, was also relieved in his heart, and said: "Zhang Du is in charge, how many can this new city resist the Jurchens?"

Zhang Xian hurriedly said: "Li Xianggong, Wang Xianggong said, the Jurchens want to capture Taiyuan City, not a year or two, there are no 100,000 male soldiers, don't want to enter the city for half a minute!"

Li Ruoshui was relaxed in his heart and praised: "Wang Xianggong led the troops, used the troops, and trained the troops, all of which are unique in the world, and they are actually the Great Wall of my Great Song Kingdom." With the king and the princess, the people are very fortunate and the country is very lucky!"

Qin Hui's cold words floated over again.

"Gong Li, Wufu is in power, the feudal town of the country, don't be careless!"

Zhang Xian and Chen Dong were all furious, but the crown prince was here, and everyone only closed their mouths and remained silent.

Lin Feng's heart was cold, just like the cold rain of this winter.

There are courtiers like Qin Hui, Zhang Shuye, Li Ruoshui and others are silent, and the road ahead is long, which really makes people see no end.