Kaifeng Prefecture, Yanling County.

This county seat, located in the southwest corner of Kaifeng and only more than 260 miles away from the city of Tokyo, has been overwhelmed by the rout. Countless Korean rebels fled from Yingchang to Kaifeng, and the formation was completely dispersed, and the soldiers lost the command and restraint of officers. While escaping, he plundered villages and towns, making a fuss along the way.

In one village, the rebels snatched everything that was convenient to take away, and the people in the village did not dare to resist, allowing the thieves to wreak havoc. Fortunately, most of the soldiers of the South Korean army are from the Central Plains of the Two Rivers, and they are not soft on stealing things, but they are not as indiscriminate as the Jin army kills people. The people looked forward to these scourges, and they robbed them and got out of here. Anyway, the world is like this, and no one can do anything about it.

"The Southern Army is coming! The Southern Army is coming! An exclamation sounded in the village, and when the Korean soldiers who were carrying the baggage heard it, they hurriedly tied things around their waists and carried them on their backs. After a while, the sound of hooves outside the village was heard, and the people saw a caravan of horses rushing into the village. The knights were all well packed, spears in hand, and urged the horses to gallop. Once you catch up with the South Korean army, you will kill the killer!

They only rode dozens of horses, but they killed hundreds of rebels in the village crying for their fathers and mothers, and they were scattered as birds and beasts! There was a young general, in his twenties, who wore only a cotton robe, a leather belt around his waist, and rode a white horse, but it was dyed blood-red at this time. Carrying an iron cone gun in his hand, he also had one on the saddle, and he smashed it with spurs, chasing and killing the rebellious army like a tiger entering a flock, which was very brave!

"Little official, don't chase it, there is an order on the peak, stop at Yanling!" When the subordinates saw that the young general was killing, they shouted loudly.

Where is the little general willing to listen, an iron cone gun turns into a life-seeking card, and if you shoot down, you will immediately take a life! I kept fighting out of the village, chasing for more than ten miles, until I strangled the rout of the army, and then led the troops back.

At that time, there were many corpses lying on the road in the village, and the people were shocked. Don't even dare to take back what belongs to you. Because they knew that although the rebels had been driven away, the officers and soldiers had come again. For them, in fact, there is no difference, do not believe and wait to see, these officers and soldiers will definitely take away the property looted from the people as trophies, and even break into people's houses and rob again. In troubled times, it is not uncommon for a family of soldiers and bandits to be a family.

The horse's mouth was full of foam, spewing out clouds of white mist, and the knight was also panting and sweating profusely. The young general jumped off his horse, threw the iron cone gun at the soldier, and surveyed the village. Most of the people cowered under the eaves, looking at them uneasily, and the village was in shambles, and the scourge was not light.

The young general looked at it for a while, and then shouted to the people: "Where is the local security? ”

No one dared to talk, and one bold one replied: "Baozheng lives in Dongtou." ”

"Then you go and call him, I have something to tell him." The young general said.

Seeing that he spoke politely, the man who replied left home and ran to the east of the village to ask Bao Zheng to come over. In front of the young general, he saluted tremblingly: "The villain is a local defender, dare to ask what the official commands?" ”

The young general returned the salute and said loudly: "The corpses of the chaotic army in this village, you have organized people to move out and bury them, and please return the looted property to their owners." ”

When Bao Zheng listened, he could hardly believe his ears? Whose army should have such good deeds? Return the belongings to us? I couldn't believe it, so I said, "Don't dare, don't dare." ”

"Huh? How dare not? Having a hard time? The youngster was a little confused.

At this time, a capital came over, a veteran oilman, and when he saw Bao Zheng in such a state, he shouted: "If you want to do it, you can do it, we are serious officers and soldiers, and we will never take a penny from you." ”

After finishing speaking, he said to the junior general: "Petty officials, the people regard our army as a rotten army that plagues the place. ”

When the young general heard this, he was relieved: "We are the forbidden army of the imperial court, and we are bound by military law, and we will never harass the place." You can do it without worry. ”

Bao Zheng was suspicious, took a gong and knocked it all over the village, telling the people to come and help carry the corpse and retrieve the property. Those officers and soldiers did not stay in the village, but took a short rest in the field outside the village, and took cold and hard dry food to gnaw. The people saw it in their eyes and felt that they couldn't go.

Bao Zheng discussed with the elders in the village, the official army drove away the rout, and the autumn did not commit any crimes, and now brave the cold wind to feed cold dry food outside, let's get some hot soup and water, it can be regarded as a labor army. Then the arrangement went down, and the people responded in groups, and the whole pot of hot soup and steamed buns were sent out of the village with the old and the young.

Who knows, what they wanted, but the soldiers didn't dare to appreciate it. No one went to take the food of the people, but only to eat dry food. The people asked Bao Zheng to go and tell the young commander, but he was replied that the military law was strict, and he did not dare to violate it, and if he took a scoop and a drink from the people, it would be a capital crime. When the people heard this, they were very moved and insisted on sending it.

"Commander Yue, the people are very kind, and it is not easy to refuse. The brethren nibbled on cold food and ate uncomfortably. Why don't you give some money, how about buying? The head of the capital asked the young general for instructions.

The young general's surname is Yue, his name is Yun, and he is the eldest son of Yue Fei, the deputy commander of the Shenwu Rear Army. After thinking about it again and again, he finally nodded in agreement.

While the soldiers were eating, Bao Zheng stepped forward and asked, "Dare to ask the official, who is the subordinate?" ”

"Oh, we are the deputy army of the Imperial Camp Division Shenwu Queen, and the chief is Yue Feiyue." Someone replied.

Bao Zheng was taken aback, and blurted out: "Could it be that he stayed in Tokyo in the past, Yue Fei, Yue Pengju?" ”

"Exactly, my husband knows my commander?" The soldiers asked.

Na Baozheng slapped his thigh and did not answer, but turned around and shouted to the people: "This grandfather Yue's army! ”

The people were jubilant, Yue Fei used to serve in the Tokyo Left-behind Division, and he was once stationed here. Its subordinates are strictly disciplined, and they are known as "freezing to death without demolishing houses, sparing death without taking prisoners", and the people are deeply impressed. As soon as you hear that it is his troops, how can you not like it? This time we have hope, Grandpa Yue is back! Looking at it like this, I'm afraid that the officers and troops are going to regain Tokyo!

In the first month of the fourth year of Jiading, he could seek a major victory in the Xianghan Theater. defeated 100,000 South Korean troops, and the results are difficult to count. Gao Xiaogong led the remnants to retreat into Tokyo, trying to resist stubbornly. Zhe Keqiu consulted with He Guan, had the intention to gather troops again, prepare for military supplies, take Tokyo in one fell swoop, restore the old capital, and drive the Korean army across the Yellow River!

In order to command this campaign, Zhe Keqiu set up his headquarters in Yingchang Prefecture, and his former army was stationed in Yanling County, directly threatening Tokyo. On the one hand, the troops were reorganized, and on the other hand, they were asking for food and military supplies for Hangzhou.

Yingchang Mansion, when the Korean army was defeated, the city was severely damaged. When the officers and soldiers entered the city, they were trying their best to restore order, and soldiers could be seen everywhere in the streets and people working together to clear the ruins and regain their homes.

Yingchang Mansion has been used as the Marshal's Mansion, the veteran of the Western Army, when the Imperial Lieutenant can ask to sit here, is actively planning to recover Tokyo. A horse team rushed to the front of the mansion and stopped, Jinghu Xuanfu made He Guan get off the horse, looked at the lively scene in the city, and couldn't help sighing: "When the captain is in the middle of the horse, he does not forget the people's livelihood, which is really commendable." ”

After finishing speaking, leading the people into the direct service government, who didn't know how to Xuanfu among the guards? They saluted and welcomed in. Captain Shi Zhe was reading the generals above the festival hall, and He Guan didn't bother, and waited for the generals of the Zhe family to come out before he went to see him.

"Taiwei defeated the thief division in one fell swoop and shook the Central Plains, congratulations!" As soon as He Guan entered the festival hall, he begged for a fist to fold.

Zhe Keqiu looked up, hurriedly got down, and saluted: "He Shaobao praises!" If it weren't for the strong support of Xuanfu Shaobao, how could there be this victory? Invite the flower hall to serve tea. After speaking, he personally took He Guan's hand and pulled it all the way to the flower hall.

The military man served tea, and the two important ministers of the court who held the handle of the army ate it, and He Guan immediately asked: "Where is the defeat of Gao Rebellion and filial piety now?" ”

"It has been ascertained that Gao Xiaogong led the remnants to retreat to Tokyo in an attempt to resist stubbornly. I want to gather heavy troops to attack and recover the old capital in one fell swoop, what does He Xuanfu think? "Fold, ask.

He Guan was overjoyed, and praised the handrail: "If this is the case, the merit of Zhongxing, Taiwei should be the first!" ”

"Don't dare, don't dare, this all depends on the support of the imperial court, and the soldiers will serve to the death." You can ask for modesty. He was born as a general, and now although he is in a high position, he has a heavy army, and his sons and nephews are all important, but he does not change his cautious nature.

"It's too modest." He Guan waved his hand. "It's just that this campaign is going smoothly and beyond expectations, if you want to fight Tokyo, I am afraid that the army will not have enough food and salary, so we must prepare early."

"That's what I mean, and I have to ask for more food and armaments from Xingzai." Zhe Ke begged for a nod.

As he was talking, he suddenly saw a young general running into the flower hall, first saluting He Guan, and claiming to have seen Xuanfu Xianggong.

"Haha, the little handsome of the folded family is always a pioneer, and he has made great contributions! It's really a tiger father without a dog! He Guan laughed and praised.

Zhe Ke begged and smiled, and then asked his son, "What's the matter?" ”

"Father, the son is cruising outside, and a horse team comes from the south, after inquiry, it is an official of the Xuanfu Division of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and the leader is doing office work, named Zhao Kai, who wanted to go to the south of the Yangtze River, and heard that He Xuanfu and his father were in Yingchang, and they came to visit." Orihiko Noyu reports.

Sichuan Shaanxi Xuanfu Division?

This time the puppet Han provoked a war, Shaanxi must not stay out of the matter, and I don't know what the situation in the northwest is now? Xu Ziang was ordered to control the Western Army and serve as a control envoy, can he control the situation?

The two important ministers present, He Guan once promoted Xu Wei, and was the uncle of Xu Wei's wife Zhang Jiujiu; Zhe Keqiu once led the Zhejia army to rescue Xu Wei in Pingyang, Hedong, and then joined forces to achieve a great victory in Dingrong, when he led the Zhejia army to the south of the Yangtze River, Zijin Tiger also personally went to Tongguan to say goodbye.

Speaking of which, both of them have a lot to do with Xu Jiu, so they are eager to know his news. Seeing that an official came from Sichuan and Shaanxi, he hurriedly invited him to meet him.

Not long after, an official entered, outside the age of fifty, and his size seemed a little short. But he had come thousands of miles and had a tiring journey, but at this time he was neatly dressed and did not see any mess. And this man has less majesty, but more shrewdness. His name is Zhao Kai, a native of Suining, Sichuan, and he is currently working in the Sichuan Shaanxi Xuanfu Division.

After coming in, Zhi Yanye introduced to him: "This is Jinghu He Xuanfu, and the one who is seated is the father of the family." ”

After Zhao Kai heard this, he immediately gave a salute to He Guan, and then asked Zheke for a salute, and said loudly: "Xiaguan Zhao Kai, I have seen two ministers. ”

He Zhen and the two officials both nodded, He Guan asked him to sit down, and asked directly: "You, where do you want to go?" ”

"The lower official was ordered by Xu Xuanfu of the department to go to the line and report the recent situation in Sichuan and Shaanxi." Zhao Kai replied.

Seeing that although he was in a humble position, he was calm and unhurried in his answers, and both of them looked at him, and their tones softened. Zhe Keqiu was originally guarded by the commander of the Western Army, and he was concerned about his homeland, so he couldn't wait to ask: "Zhao Gan, is there a war in Shaanxi?" ”

"None." Zhao Kaidao.

"None? How? Pseudo-Han did not commit Shaanxi? He Guan frowned. Could it be that this pseudo-Han army is only trying to Xianghan?

"No, last year, the puppet Han raised a large army in Shaanxi, and with the help of the female truth, he gathered hundreds of thousands of troops to attack the two roads of Huanqing and Qinfeng." Zhao Kai shook his head and said.

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked! On the battlefield of Xianghan, the enemy was dominated by the South Korean army. Shaanxi has the help of the Jin army, I'm afraid the situation is not good. Slow, this Zhao Kai said "nothing", could it be ...... When he was in doubt, Zhao Kai added: "The officers and men of the Western Army, under the leadership of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division, and under the command of Xu Wei, the prime minister of Shaanxi, defeated the Jin-Han coalition army in Fengxiang Mansion and Qingyang Mansion, and won countless victories. When Xiaguan left Sichuan, the Western Army had already returned to Jingzhaoyaozhou and other places. This trip is to report the success to the line. ”

Zhe Ke begged Huo Ran to get up and asked in surprise, "Really? ”

"How dare the lower officials make a joke about such a big thing?" Zhao Kai laughed.

He Guan Zhe could ask for a glance at each other, and they were all delighted. The Western Army is the Western Army in the end! Juzhou was defeated so badly, losing many prefectures one after another, but I didn't expect that now it will turn the tide of the war in one fell swoop! Xu Ziang had just been promoted to the Shaanxi envoy, and he made this great contribution, and his position in the Western Army was stable.

At the moment, the two important ministers asked about the war, and although Zhao Kai was a civil servant, he talked eloquently and vividly. It was also mentioned that Xu Churen worked hard and Xu Ziang strategized, and the situation in Sichuan and Shaanxi has improved greatly.

When the lower official was leaving, Xu Xuanfu specially confessed that after Jinghu Jiangxi, if there was a chance, he would see He Xuanfu, the chief lieutenant, and he would pay tribute. Therefore, the lower official traveled to Xiangyang and learned that the two ministers were in Yingchang, so they came to pay a visit. Zhao Kaidao.

He Guan listened, and said with a smile: "Tai Lieutenant, the Western Army defeated a strong enemy and recovered the lost territory, you and I can't let Xu Xuanfu Xu Zhi put the beauty in front." ”

Zhe Keqiu nods frequently, this year is a good sign! The Central Plains of Shaanxi have won successes one after another, and the offensive of the puppet Han can be said to have been crushed! This is the first time since the Song and Jin wars!

After talking for a while, He Guan proposed that since Sichuan and Shaanxi were reporting success, we should not lag behind in the Xianghan battlefield, and should send officials to Hangzhou to report the victory. Double happiness is coming, so that the Son of Heaven and the courtiers can rejoice.

In the second half of the first month, Hangzhou.

This Spring Festival, the Great Song Dynasty monarchs in Hangzhou had a very difficult time. There is no other reason, the puppet Han provoked the war, and the Jin State assisted from the side, how could it not make people trouble? In the first two years, the Jin army broke through Shaanxi, trapped the Central Plains, and the troops reached the Yangtze River, so that the Great Song Dynasty was almost powerless to fight back. That's it, why do you even dare to bully us with this kind of goods now? In the past, he was just a mere Xijing left-behind division, but after treason and defection to the enemy, he actually overthrew the system in Lianghe! Alas, in troubled times, the demons are dancing wildly!

If the officials and courtiers in Hangzhou are just worried, then Zhu Shengfei and Xu Shao, who are prime ministers, are under tremendous pressure, especially Xu Shao. As the right servant of Shangshu, he was the commander of the Anti-Japanese War. The victory or defeat of the battle is directly related to his phase. Therefore, at the end of the war, he worked hard and planned hard, and because of overwork, he fell ill in the wax moon, but he could not recuperate, so he had to preside over the daily affairs of the court with illness.

The Zhao family was very worried about his condition, and sent an imperial doctor to follow him and report his situation to the emperor at any time. Helpless, the enemy is current, the mountains and rivers are broken, and now the whole dynasty is counting on him.

Zhongshu Province, Political Affairs Hall.

Xu Shao was in his office hall, coughing while working. At this time, Xu Shao has long since lost his youthful spirit. His beard is gray, his face is wrinkled, like a dried orange peel, and he is thinner than when he was in Shaanxi. Although there was a charcoal basin at his feet, his hands were still trembling, and it was difficult to even read the documents.

He couldn't hold it anymore, he put down his pen, leaned back against his chair, and coughed so much that his lungs were about to explode. The adjutant outside heard the movement and came in to greet him: "Xianggong, do you want to call the imperial doctor?" ”

Xu Shao coughed non-stop, waved his hand again and again, and it took a while to ease up, his eyes were coughing red, and he gasped: "That's it, this disease is not a day or two, even if you ask the imperial doctor, you only prescribe some medicine to clear the lungs." That recipe, the true appearance will be memorized. ”

Speaking of this, he coughed again, and then asked, "Is there any news from the front?" ”

The adjutant was afraid that he would be disappointed, and said with relief: "Maybe he is on the way......"

"Yes is yes! Why bother with me? Xu Shao said angrily.

The adjutant was startled, and was about to answer truthfully, when a shout sounded outside: "The privy minister has arrived." ”

Xu Shao raised his head, the privy envoy is the governor of the Western Mansion, and he usually does not come to the government. But the privy councillor is in charge of the country's military affairs, and the front-line war reports must first reach the privy palace.

A moment later, Xu Han came in in a rage, and when he crossed the threshold, he accidentally tripped and fell to the ground. In a panic, the adjutant stepped forward to help him up, Xu Shao also got up and walked out of the desk, and said strangely: "I said Xu Shumi, you are also old, why are you so careless?" Did you fall? Come on, sit down and talk. ”

Xu Han was holding something in his hand, and after being helped up, he didn't care about the pain, and said excitedly: "Xu Xiang! The sky has eyes! ”

"What's ......" Xu Shao's eyes widened.

"Great victory! Great victory! Xu Han shook the silver medal in his hand, and the sound was like a bell. His roar has already alarmed the officials of all departments and houses in Zhongshu Province, and they all gathered outside Xu Shao's office hall, looking forward to the good news.

Xu Shao was stunned for a moment, snatched the two silver medals, and asked, "Where is the big victory?" Is it Shaanxi? ”

"Shaanxi Xianghan is successful! Officials from both divisions arrived at the same time! Xu Han couldn't hide his excitement.

As soon as I heard this, there was an uproar outside the hall! Successful both? This is a double blessing!