The summer is scorching, the large wheat fields outside Qingzhou City have been turned green, the breeze blows, and the heavy wheat waves shake and make a rustling sound, this year is another harvest year!

In the ditch at the head of the field, the lotus flowers are also blooming luxuriantly, countless ditches lead to Qingzhou City, the endless red and pink lotus flowers have been spread to Qingzhou City, the willows under the dark blue city wall are still around, the lotus flowers are swaying, the riverside is trimmed and leveled, and the tourists wearing various bright summer clothes are dotted everywhere in groups of three or five, enjoying the comfort of the red flowers and green willows in this summer afternoon.

There are talented and beautiful people, there are literati and writers who chant poems, there are businessmen and wealthy families and their ladies who have picnics, and there are even civilians who take children to stroll and play...... People have different identities and completely open spaces, but the strange thing is that everyone has their own pleasure, and no one bothers or feels disturbed.

The summer resort outside the city is peaceful and peaceful, while the city of Qingzhou is very noisy.

Beyond the dark blue city wall of Qingzhou City, there are rows of neatly planned, but scattered houses, all of which are the traditional roof ridge eaves and scale tile architectural style of the Central Plains City, which is continuous and endless.

These houses are one-story and two-storey, or have separate courtyards, and are mainly private houses; The two, three, or even higher ones are the shops or restaurants and music halls along the street, or the green tiles and white walls, or the green walls and tiles, and the pavilions and pavilions are red pillars and green tiles.

Looking down at the whole Qingzhou City, the most eye-catching thing is the street vendors and pedestrians in the city, despite the summer heat, but the streets are still bustling with people coming and going, the goods in the shops are piled up outside the store, and the stalls are also openly supporting simple sheds for shade on the streets, except for a few main roads, other streets are crowded and cannot run a carriage at all.

As for the street vendors' occupation of the road, no one in the Qingzhou government cares about it, not even the capital Kaifeng City, let alone Qingzhou.

When Emperor Renzong traveled to the palace, he was blocked by the hawkers who occupied the road and could not move an inch. Later, the emperors of all dynasties set up urban management to manage the problem of occupying the road, but it was repeatedly prohibited, and when it came to the materia medica, Emperor Huizong simply ordered it to be ignored, just to pay a little "road tax" to occupy the road.

The proud building is located in the CBD of Qingzhou, the hawkers' occupation of the road is not so serious, at this time the celebration banquet in the restaurant is almost over, Wu Song and they completely relaxed their nerves, around them a large number of people, but can not stand the toast of hundreds of people, and finally all of them are drunk!

They are rarely happy, and Wu Zhi naturally can't hide the amount, until he was finally sent home by his subordinates, Wu Zhi was already drunk and could only hold on to the wall and walk, and as soon as he entered the house, he leaned on the wall and walked out, and Sanniang pulled him home by his ears.

Wu Zhi has three ladies to serve, naturally nothing to do, Wu Song also has Hua Xiaomei to take care of, and the rest of the generals have arranged for someone to take care of them home, but in the end, only Hua Rong was left alone on the street for a long time before returning to the house.

Although he didn't get married, when he was proud of Lou Zhangtong's previous arrangement to send the generals back, he thought that General Hua had a sister to take care of, so he didn't arrange someone to send him off when he was drunk, how did he know that Hua Rong, his own sister, pounced on Wu Song wholeheartedly......

didn't care about her sibling brother at all.

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Wu Song: The first day after they returned to Qingzhou passed so happily and in a mess.

And the next morning, Wu Zhi called them all to the study.

Wu Song, Zhu Wu, Hua Rong, Lu Zhishen, Lin Chong, and Yang Zhi, they are all the main generals of the rebellion, and after this rest, they all want to go to Beijing with Wu Song to lead the army.

Of course, in addition to them, there are also Lu Junyi and Suo Chao, and their credits were also meticulously recorded and reported to the imperial court by Wu Song.

However, they are all from the Daimyo Mansion, and they are resting in the Daimyo Mansion at this time, and they will come to Qingzhou and Wu Song to join them in one way to enter the Beijing Saint.

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"Second brother, do you know who strongly recommended you to command the rebel army this time?" After everyone sat down in the study, Wu Zhi, who was the first seat, straightened his face and asked.

"I know, it was strongly recommended by Lord Murong and Taiwei Tong Guan."

Zhu Wu Huarong and they naturally told Wu Song about this matter, and Wu Zhi's question was just an opening remark.

"Well, that's good, mainly because of Tong Guan's strong recommendation." Wu Zhi nodded, and his tone was full of embarrassment: "Not only did he strongly recommend you, but he also gave you the real power of the Roadless Army, and he didn't let the imperial court send any civilian officials to control you, which shows his trust in you!" ”

Wu Zhi changed his words, and suddenly said to Wu Song in a cold voice: "Do you know why he trusts you so much? ”

Wu Zhi did not question Wu Song, but in a vigilant tone.

"Wu Song doesn't know!"

Wu Song thought about it for a while, and replied honestly, he was just a small commander of soldiers and horses in Yizhou before, and there were so many Great Song Prefecture Mansions, Wu Song was still young, and he had never seen Tong Guan.

Wu Zhi looked at Zhu Wu and the others, and they also spread their hands, saying that they didn't know what to do about this matter.

"In short, there must be cause and effect, and when you go to Bianjing, you will definitely be able to see Tong Guan, and everything will be clear by then." Wu Zhi groaned, and said with some concern: "Although I have been paying close attention to Bianjing, there is nothing unusual at present, but after all, it is the center of the imperial court, and the water is unfathomable, you go to Bianjing this time, although you are going to Bianjing with great merit, remember not to be arrogant, you must be cautious and humble everywhere, in case there is really any conspiracy here, I can't reach it in Qingzhou!" ”

"Don't worry, the general is not a reckless person, and we will be careful when we get to Bianjing." Zhu Wu Zhengse.

"It's not easy to say that Tong Guan, he knows that the Qingzhou Army is willing to trust General Wu so much, so that I can wait for such a big military feat, is there really anything strange in this?" Lu Zhishen scratched his head, looking tangled.

"So be careful when you get to Bianjing." With a wry smile, Wu Zhi continued: "At present, it seems that the situation is favorable to all of you, as long as you don't make mistakes, it won't be a big problem. If Tong Guan really recommended without malice in the end, then the grace of his recommendation, let's keep it in mind, and the picture will be reported in the future! ”

After Wu Zhi finished speaking, Wu Song and the others all nodded seriously, indeed, the weight of this kindness is too great.

Without this knowledge, even if Wu Song and the others and even the entire Qingzhou Army were invincible, they would not be able to exert one-tenth of their ability.

Wu Zhi also thought about it in his heart, Gao Yu has been killed, Brother Yun's revenge has been avenged, if Tong Guan really recommended Wu Song in good faith, then the matter of pit Wu Zhi with a cart of silver money is forgotten, and Wu Zhi is willing to befriend him regardless of his previous suspicions.

Of course, at present, Wu Zhi does not believe that Tong Guan will have any kindness to Wu Song.

"One more thing."

Wu Zhi knocked on the table with his index finger, looked around at Wu Song, Zhu Wu Huarong and others, and finally fixed his gaze on Wu Song's face.

"Second brother, no matter what kind of reward and appointment the court has for you this time, you will have to demote yourself by one level, and all honorary titles that have no real power will be resigned no matter what! Remember! ”

Wu Zhi's voice was categorical, which made Wu Song stunned for a while.

This time, Wu Song did not obediently obey the order, but weakly asked: "Why?" This is my military exploits, and it is not a fluke, why should I do this? ”

"Yes, big officials, these are what we deserve, and they are not stolen military merits, how can we surrender?" Lin Chong also didn't understand.

However, Zhu Wu was very calm, and Hua Rong looked at Wu Zhi and reminded in a low voice: "Brother, surrendering your military merits is afraid of chilling the hearts of the army." ”

Hua Rong's meaning Wu Zhi knew that Wu Song's reward was not his own business, but also related to his generals.

If Wu Song is appointed as a high-ranking military officer like General Zhuwei, then his subordinate generals can be mixed with the military position of a commander, and the officers and soldiers of the Qingzhou Army will follow a four-rank general, and their status will be invisibly raised; On the contrary, Wu Song was demoted by one level, and all the other generals who pacified the rebellion could not have a higher reward than the coach, so they would also be demoted.

Moreover, some honorary titles, although honorable, are the lifelong pursuit of countless people.

Such as the literati's Taifu, Taishi, Taibao, etc., such as the martial arts' left generals, right generals, Jinwu generals, Dingguo generals, etc., as well as titles, festival envoys...... It's imaginary, but everyone wants it.

But Wu Zhi wants Wu Song to give up all of them, which means that none of the generals below can have them, and some really shouldn't.

Seeing that everyone reacted so much, Wu Zhi shook his head lightly and sighed: "I don't understand these truths, I also know that everyone's hard-earned military exploits will naturally not be easily abandoned, but you don't have to forget, this Great Song Dynasty court ...... It's the court of civil officials! ”

"But ......"

"Have you forgotten what happened to Marshal Di?"

Lu Zhishen still wanted to say two words, but Wu Zhi blocked him back with a word.

Di Qing, who had immortal military exploits and sat in the position of privy envoy, attracted countless civil officials to hold grudges, and finally ended up depressed by the civilian-official group - when he died, he was in the prime of life, and his death was also very strange.

These people who jointly killed Di Qing were not traitors - Han Qi, Fu Bi, Wen Yanbo, Sima Guang...... It's all celebrities!

So in the Song Dynasty, it was not a bad thing to have military merits, but the bad thing was not to know how to be a man with his tail between his legs, so that the civil officials felt that you were a lowly warrior who dared to ride on their heads to show off their might, which was dangerous.

Wu Song and the others were silent, the Great Song Dynasty was founded for more than 100 years, and until now, countless facts have illustrated this truth, Wu Song and they can understand it after a little thought.

"Don't worry, even if you are demoted by one level, you can at least retain the military position of the commander of the soldiers and horses, which is already a big promotion! As for honorary titles, don't want them now, as long as you are loyal to the country, will you still worry about not having these titles when you have enough prestige in the future? ”

Wu Zhi comforted them, and seeing that Lu Zhishen was still a little indignant, he smiled and said: "Master Lu doesn't have to be angry, you guys are in the army, and when the time is ripe in the future, I will go to Bianjing to stir things up, there are only two or three things in the world, and I will definitely be able to change my Great Song Dynasty's atmosphere of valuing literature and ignoring martial arts!" ”

"How about making you a general in the future? Ha ha! ”

Wu Zhi laughed, and everyone laughed too.

Such arrogant and wanton words, everyone only thought that they were big officials were joking, only Zhu Wu's eyes lit up after listening to Wu Zhi's words, and his eyes became subtle when he looked at Wu Zhi.