White butterflies flew up in the dark money, and the human voice cried like a bird.

Outside the northern city, white clothes and paper money fluttered in the wind, and countless people shouted in the snow, and the cry shook the sky.

"Come back! Come back, son! ”

The relatives of the deceased held the clothes of their relatives and shouted northward, and many beat their chests and feet, and kept kowtowing; Many people were overly sad, and some people kept crying and falling in the snow.

In the crowd, a bunch of people in Taiyuan City are particularly eye-catching, most of them are old people who are dying, all of them are vegetarian, sprinkled with paper money, old tears, tears stained clothes.

"Wang Xianggong, Wang Song Xianggong, Wang Xianggong, you have to remember the way back!"

An old man with white hair, holding Wang Song's old clothes in his hand, looked up to the sky and shouted, his words were full of pathos, like a cuckoo crying blood, complaining and sad.

Liu Xingping burst into tears, knelt behind the white-haired old man, kowtowed again and again, until he was weak, and then collapsed in the snow.

"The soul returns, the soul returns, the soul returns!"

On the official road, at the gate of the city, and on the city wall outside the northern city, with a large group of old people kneeling, the heavens and the earth were full of knees.

On the city wall, Zhao Chen, Zhang Shuye, Zhang Jun, Li Ruoshui and others who looked out were all with different complexions.

"I didn't expect Wang Song to be so loved by the people!"

Li Ruoshui sighed: "I have been in Tokyo City for many years, even if it is an emperor, the people are indifferent. In contrast, Wang Song can be regarded as a well-deserved death, and his life is in vain!"

"Governor Li's words are wrong!"

Zhang Jun said coldly on the side: "Wang Song sent troops privately, regardless of the arrival of the crown prince, it can be described as extremely bold!" Moreover, in the Battle of Fuzhou, Wang Song's army was almost completely annihilated. The defeated person can get the nickname of "Wu Mu" from the official family, and the court treats him well, which is already a grace of heaven and earth. It's not worth emulating!"

43-year-old Zhang Jun, before he was 40 years old, was only Cheng Xinlang, a military attache with the lowest level of involvement.

In the first year of Jingkang, the Jin soldiers invaded Hedong, and Zhang Jun participated in the Yuci Defense Battle, killed 500 enemies, and was promoted to a martial arts doctor, similar to the company commander level in later generations.

In May of the same year, the Jin soldiers invaded Taiyuan, Zhang Jun Lianghe set up the deputy envoy to the division to aid Taiyuan, which was besieged by the Jin army, and the soldiers in the division were defeated, and Zhang Jun led hundreds of people to break through and escape.

After Zhang Jun broke through the siege, he led 3,000 soldiers and horses to the Daimyo with Liang Yangzu, the prefect of Xinde, and was appointed by Zhao Gou as the commander of the rear army of the Marshal's Mansion (regiment commander), and finally became a middle-level military attaché.

After the Jin soldiers retreated and the Marshal's Mansion was disbanded, Zhang Jun also entered the field of vision of the imperial court because of the thousands of soldiers in his hands.

As a military general who "takes fame immediately", Zhang Jun naturally does not like the rise of Wang Song, and there is inevitably some jealousy in it.

Wang Song was already a great minister in his 20s and became famous. And he is still in his 40s and still has no high-ranking officials and a wife, which is tolerable and unbearable.

Zhang Shuye hesitated and said: "Wang Song once issued a reward military order, whoever kills a Jurchen sergeant will be rewarded with five times, and if he kills a Jurchen officer, he will be rewarded with a hundred times, even if it is a Han'er, it is consistent." In the first battle of Shaanxi, the total amount of silver taels awarded was 200,000 yuan. In addition to the pension in the army, the war dead are each 100 yuan. Now that Wang Song is dead, I don't know how to solve this matter?"

Zhao Chen asked: "Wang Xianggong is dead, and the army is almost dead and wounded, of course we have to be compensated." It's just that there are so many silver taels in Taiyuan City right now?"

"There are two silver pours in it."

Li Ruoshui replied: "Wang Song captured Taiyuan City, and there are more than three million pieces of silver in it, which are all obtained by the Jin people from looting. If it's a bereavement pension, it's enough!"

Zhao Chen nodded and said, "Since the silver is sufficient, let's send it down." Anyway, it was left by Wang Xianggong at that time, and it was understandable to use it on the dead soldiers. ”

"Never!"

As soon as Zhao Chen's words came out, several voices around him rang out in unison.

"The crown prince is wrong!"

Uncle Zhang said: "The sergeant should have a pension, but he should follow the etiquette system of the imperial court, not the military regulations set by Wang Song. Otherwise, the sergeant's family only remembers Wang Song's personal favor, not the grace of the imperial court! It is not a blessing for individuals to be above the court!"

Li Ruoshui also said: "Prince, Hedong is rotten, the people are miserable, and there are countless places where silver taels are used. We must not ignore the lives of the people for the sake of one person's selfish reputation! Think twice!"

Although Zhao Chen is a child and has no ideas, he also knows that the military will is difficult to disobey. Thinking of Wang Song's tragic death and the defeat of the army, he couldn't help but be angry.

He raised his head and said to Zhang Shuye and the others: "Judge Zhang, Qin Jianjun, Wang Xianggong is as important as Mount Tai in the hearts of the officials. You did not send the troops, and the king's soldiers were defeated and died. You still have to think about it, how to go back and explain to the officials. ”

Uncle Zhang's face was embarrassed and he couldn't speak for a long time.

Qin Hui said forcefully: "We are reluctant to send troops, but also for the safety of the crown prince." It is a public heart, and this heart can be understood by the sun and the moon, and the officials will understand it!"

"This official is not so delicate!"

Zhao Chen didn't buy Qin Hui's account at all, and his eyes widened.

"Wang Xianggong died in battle, and the happiest thing is Fanzi and a few of you. This official must explain this matter to the official family, and give an explanation to the prince and the prince!"

Zhao Chen brushed his sleeves away, leaving Zhang Shuye, Qin Hui and the others looking at each other.

"Wang Song, the old man is sorry for you!"

Zhang Shuye shook his head and said sadly: "Wang Xianggong was killed, the 15,000 army was wiped out, and the old man was ashamed of Wang Song and the generals in the army!"

"Judge Zhang, this is a bad word!"

Qin Hui sneered: "Now that Wang Song is dead, Judge Zhang will go to explain to the soldiers in the army again, I am afraid that it is a snake to add to the snake, and there are no three hundred taels of silver here." Those proud soldiers, can they listen to your explanation?"

Uncle Zhang was stunned for a moment. He hindered the reinforcements from going north, and single-handedly concocted the death of Wang Song, and the soldiers of the Loyal and Righteous Army must have hated him to the core. It is indeed inappropriate for him to explain it at this moment.

"Judge Zhang, the current plan is to control the loyal army, so as not to cause a mutiny in the army because of Wang Songzhi's death. At that time, you and I will die without redemption. ”

Uncle Zhang broke out in a cold sweat on his head. Now the soldiers of the Loyal and Righteous Army must want to put him and Qin Hui to death, if they don't strike first, not only will it be difficult to protect themselves, but I am afraid that the crown prince will also be affected.

"Qin Jianjun, what is your good plan?"

Uncle Zhang was uneasy at night, and finally became scared in his heart. These unruly people can do anything.

Qin Hui looked around and whispered in Uncle Zhang's ear:

"Wang Song is in charge of the soldiers, which is inconsistent with the ancestral etiquette and law, and has become a feudal town. It is a long-term plan to take advantage of this opportunity to win over and divide, or to take the opportunity to suppress and recover the military power of various armies! ”

Uncle Zhang nodded. The court of the Great Song Dynasty used literature to control the military, and the civil ministers commanded the troops, but only when Wang Song came here, the military generals led the troops, and the law became a dead letter.

Looking at the people and sergeants inside and outside the city kneeling in the mud and snow, Zhang Shuye, Li Ruoshui, Zhang Jun, Qin Hui and others all looked gloomy.

The people loved Wang Song so much in their hearts, but they had never seen them do the same to the court and the government.

"Report! Judge Zhang, Qin Jianjun, Lin Feng, counselor of the Hedong Loyal and Righteous Army, and Yelu Yan, the commander of the rear army of the Hedong Loyal and Righteous Army, went out of the city for no reason, and our army rode in front of Shimen Pass to capture the two. Please ask the prince and Zhang Xianggong to send it down. ”

Lin Feng, Yelu Gan?

Zhang Shuye, Zhang Jun, Qin Hui and others were all stunned.

Li Ruoshui said on the side: "Lin Feng and Yelu Yan are both Jurchen generals. Lin Feng is a fanren, Yelu is a Khitan, both of them are Wang Song's henchmen, brave and good at fighting, and quite a few skills. ”

Qin Hui's eyes lit up, and he said in a low voice: "Xianggong, this is an opportunity!"

He leaned into Uncle Zhang's ears and said something. Uncle Zhang nodded frequently, and when he raised his head, the expression on his face was much more relaxed.

"So far, that's the only way to go!"

Zhang Jun hesitated: "The official family is like the Great Wall to Wang Song, and the crown prince and the official family are there, I'm afraid it will ......."

"The official family has its own Geng to deal with. As for the crown prince, it's just a child, and it will naturally disappear after two days!"

The matter is under control, Qin Hui is full of smiles and calm.

Turning his eyes to the weeping soldiers and civilians on the snowy fields outside the city, Qin Hui snorted coldly in his nose.

Wang Song, even if your body and soul are destroyed, you and the rest of you will be killed, so that you will not be able to live in peace after death.

Uncle Zhang frowned slightly, and there was a faint uneasiness in his heart.

Without Wang Song, who can pick up the burden of resisting gold? I don't know if what I do today is right or wrong.

In front of Wang Song's clothed mound, Zhang Xian and others put on incense one by one and worshiped together. Many soldiers couldn't help but shed tears.

"Prince Wang, rest in peace, we will definitely fight against Jin and inherit your legacy."

Zhang Xian straightened up, led everyone out of the ancestral hall, took a look, and couldn't help but sink his face.

"Where are Wang Dajie, Yelu Gan, and Lin Feng? Why did you come to worship the prince and didn't see the two of them coming?"

Meng De was listless, shook his head and said: "Wang Xianggong's soldiers were defeated and died, and Wang Dajie went out of the city before the festival, and he didn't know where to go." Lin Feng and the others locked themselves in the room. It's too sad and depressed to think about it!"

Zhang Heng said angrily: "Brothers in the army, who is not sad, only the two of them do not come to the barracks." Hurry up and urge, let the two of them come quickly, otherwise military law will be involved! ”

Jiao Wentong shook his head and said, "Brother Zhang Heng, I'm afraid that in the loyal army, no one will obey your military orders."

Meng De also frowned and said: "Brother Zhang Heng, you are the right-hand man of Wang Xianggong, Qin Hui and Zhang Shuye, these people have always wanted to talk about you. This time, Wang Xianggong was defeated and killed in Fuzhou, and these traitors will definitely attack you. As far as I can see, you should leave the loyal army quickly, otherwise there will be trouble. ”

Zhang Heng was furious and said sharply: "It's a big deal!" I'll stay in Taiyuan City, I'll see which dog dares to touch me!"

Everyone was shocked and looked around, but fortunately no one noticed, so they were relieved.

"Brother Zhang Heng, you should clean up first in the past two days, and go to the Licheng camp to hide for a few days. It's a big deal not to serve in the military. ”

Zhang Xian was also worried. Wang Song's death, the tree fell and the monkey Sun San, Qin Hui and these people no longer have any scruples, and they will definitely do whatever they want.

"What about Wang Yan? Why didn't you see him coming?"

Zhang Heng wondered. Among the sacrificial soldiers, not only did Lin Feng and Yelu Gan, but also Wang Yan.

"People are already Uncle Zhang's guests at night, how can they come here!"

Meng De snorted coldly, and there was no sarcasm in his words.

"I still left with Jiao Wentong and went back to our Taihang Mountain. Where is it not a killing fan, why bother to look at people's eyes here?"

"You two don't be angry, Wang Yan is not an ordinary man, he must have other difficulties!"

Zhang Xian's heart was in turmoil, and he admonished the sergeant next to him.

"Hurry up and get Lin Feng and Yelu Yan back. At this time, there must be no mistakes!"

The sergeant left, but soon came back to tell that Lin Feng's room was messy and had obviously left.

Everyone was uneasy in their hearts, and they all felt sad about the death of a rabbit and a fox. Why did these two people run away from the city?

Zhang Heng felt that the situation was serious, and said loudly: "Hurry up and go down to find it, you must find these two people back." If you go out without a military order, if you are bumped into by someone with a heart, you will not be able to wash it by jumping into the Yellow River!"

Everyone sighed for a long time. Wang Song's departure, the dragons have no leader, the military spirit is floating, where should the loyal and righteous army go next.