Chapter 726: The Whole World Is Quiet

"The king is here?" Zhang Qing glanced at the door of Xu Wei's office hall, and when he saw that the door was hidden, he asked Jie Duzhang, who was working outside.

"Wan Qian is in the verdict." The adjutant replied, deliberately lowering his voice. Zhang Qing listened and nodded. He had just received an urgent letter and wanted to report it to Xu Wei, but this situation made him hesitate, and after thinking about it, he still planned to go back first. Because since the door is closed, it must be talking about some kind of confidential matter.

As soon as he turned around, he heard a noise inside, as if someone had slapped the table. Immediately afterwards, a sentence came: "The court has made a decision, how can you be allowed to pick and choose!" You should be measured in what you say! This is Xu Wei's voice, which sounds a little angry.

"Proportion? You tell me about proportion? I have been reading the books of sages for decades, and I am afraid that I am more measured than you know! The person who answered in a loud voice must have been in doubt.

"I won't tell you more, if you have anything to say, you can tell it directly to the court! Go! Xu Wei roared angrily.

Not long after the words fell, the door was suddenly opened, and Wan Qiao, who was full of anger, turned around and scolded when he was at the door: "With the army, you dare to do this!" ”

When Zhang Qing heard this, he was furious, and the phrase "straight mother thief" had already reached his mouth but swallowed it back alive. People in the world scold the military and often use insulting language such as "thieves with soldiers", "black pawns" and "red old men". What kind of person is Xu Wei? He is the commander of the Western Army, the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and the respect of the king of the county, how can you be called a "matching army" by a rotten Confucian? What's more, he was awarded an official for merit as a general's son, not an assassin to fill the army. Wan Qiao's words are simply unreasonable and unreasonable!

When the officials who came and went heard this unusual movement, they all stopped, and they were all stunned.

"Let's get busy, what are you listening to?" Zhang Qing waved his hand. The officials bowed their heads and dispersed. Zhang Qing walked into the hall and saw Xu Wei's face pale, sitting on the chair with his chest rising and falling, obviously angry.

"The king doesn't have to be angry with this old Confucian." Zhang Qing persuaded.

Where did Xu Wei get angry so easily? When he started the army from the Daimyo's Mansion, "he" was only sixteen years old, and it has been 20 years so far, who has not seen the Han people, Khitan people, Dangxiang people, and Jurchens? Up to the emperor, down to the pawns, who hasn't met? No one dares to call it "matching the army" to their faces! Wan Qiao's today is a start!

It turned out that the order of the imperial court came down, and Wan Qiaoyu was appointed as the envoy of Hedong Xuanfu unsurprisingly. But he didn't want to take over this mess, although he hadn't seen the situation in Hedong, but he could imagine it, he had just experienced the war, and the situation was definitely difficult. And he knows very well that Hedong is not something he can suppress, not to mention the arrogant soldiers, just the fact that he is face to face with the Jin army is enough for him to tremble.

But as Xu Wei said, the resolution of the imperial court does not allow you to pick and choose, Wan Qiao knew that it was irreparable, and he came to Xu Wei in anger, although he was not sure if it was Xu Wei's ghost. The two met, and at first they were polite, and he could abide by etiquette, but then the more they talked, the more excited they became, and their mouths couldn't stop the door. As a result, Xu Wei was angered, so he blurted out the phrase "with the army".

But Xu Wei was Xu Wei in the end, took a deep breath, and asked, "Something?" ”

Only then did Zhang Qing remember his purpose, and presented the official document in his hand and said: "I received an urgent report from the Shuai Si of Yan Yan, saying that the Jin people were assembled in the three western states. ”

When Xu Wei heard this, he had already forgotten what had just happened, and took a closer look at the report. It is said that this month, the garrison of Linfu detected the area of Jin's "Western Three Prefectures" to which Dongshengzhou belongs, and there were signs of a large-scale build-up of the Jin army, and its intention was unclear. Or for Koulinfu, or for aid to Western Xia.

After reading it, Xu Wei put down the military report and frowned. Now that spring has begun, the two armies of Song and Liao are about to jointly send troops to crusade against Western Xia. At this juncture, the Jurchens are showing troops on the border, which is worthy of vigilance. As Xu Hong said in the military newspaper, the purpose of the Jin army was nothing more than two, either to invade Linfu or to aid Western Xia. The latter is more likely.

"Previously, we generally believed that the party members were the substitutes for the Jurchens. They sent troops to disrupt the back roads of the Liao army and solved the urgent needs of the Jin army, but the Jurchens would definitely betray the party. Now it seems that we were wrong? Zhang Qing said in a deep voice.

Xu Wei thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "Yes and no." ”

"What do you mean by that?" Zhang Qing wondered.

"If everything goes according to the Jurchens' assumptions, then they will not deal with the party members. And now, our side has refused to unilaterally negotiate peace, which is exactly how the Jurchens reacted to this matter. Xu Wei said.

"What does the king mean is that because my dynasty rejected unilateral peace, the Jurchens were angry and embarrassed, so they made this move?" Zhang Qingdao.

"It's not annoyance." Xu Weidao. "But it's pretty much the same, they don't have a choice. If I unilaterally negotiate peace with them, it will anger the Khitans, and it will be impossible to jointly send troops to fight against Western Xia. Now, the Jurchens' abacus has failed, if they don't care about Western Xia anymore, isn't it a fool? There is a Western Xia here, and there are people who block them for a while, so they have to come to make trouble in this game no matter what. ”

"So what do we do? Is there a corresponding increase in troops? Zhang Qing asked.

Xu Wei shook his head resolutely: "No need, this battle was originally the main battle of the Khitans, and we just helped." Still according to the original plan, the Jingyuan army sent 20,000 troops, accompanied by soldiers and archers, and the Khitans took care of the rest. Don't they still have Xiao Heda's pestle there? You immediately send this news out and inform the Khitans. ”

Keio Road. Just as he was about to leave, he glanced at Xu Wei a few times, and persuaded again, "The king doesn't have to let him lose his interest. ”

"Hmph." Xu Wei chuckled and waved his hand, and Zhang Qing went out. He wouldn't be disinterested, but he was really angry when he heard the phrase "matching the army" at that time. But think about it, you scold, what's the use of scolding? If you don't want to go, you will disobey the orders of the imperial court, and you can only find a reason for yourself to be idle. But you didn't die dad or mom, and you can hardly find any other excuse except to call yourself sick. Of course, if you're willing to retire early, that's a different story.

Sure enough, after Wan Qiyu received the appointment from the imperial court, he refused to go to his post and stayed in Xingyuan Mansion, telling the imperial court that he was old and sick, and he was afraid that he would not be able to take on the important task of Xuanfu in Hedong, and asked the imperial court to let him be relieved of his post and recuperate. Of course, while he requested, he did not forget to participate in Xu Weiyi. But he has no substantial evidence to prove that Xu Wei has anything inappropriate, and can only say that Xu Wei is a potential threat because he has heavy troops and is in power.

But now there are more "potential threats" in the Great Song Dynasty, Zhao Dian in Liangzhejiang, Liu Guangguo in Huaixi, Zhe Yanzhi in Jiangxi, and Han Shizhong in Jinghu, which one is not holding heavy troops and holding power? And Xu Weiyuan is far away in the west, if you want to talk about threats, it is not his turn. Therefore, Wan Qiao's request for recuperation was granted, but his impeachment of Xu Wei's book was like a mud cow entering the sea, and there was no news.

It's not that Xu Liang has been pressed down, although he is now in power on the stage, he has not yet reached the point of covering the sky with his hands. The book was sent to the Chinese book, not only he could read it, but Zhao Ding and the three governors knew all about it. But the ministers collectively lost their voices, and no one cared about this matter at all, let alone stabbed the emperor.

Why?

First of all, Wan Qiao's tone is not new, and this kind of discussion has always existed since the beginning of the anti-gold campaign. If you really got some materials that can prove that Xu Wei has misdeeds, then it's another matter, and no one can cover it. But your words are just clichés, and now that there is a big mess of things, who has time to listen to your nonsense?

Secondly, Sichuan and Shaanxi are inseparable from Xu Wei, who has been guarding the west for so many years, and has long been a "Great Wall" level marshal. If it weren't for the peace of the world, to the point where the swords and guns were put into storage, and the horses were put in Nanshan, and Xu Wei himself did his duty, as long as his brain was not broken, he would not easily touch him.

In the end, Wan Qiyu was sent to Sichuan and Shaanxi by the first emperor for the purpose of the imperial court, so it is not strange that he and Xu Wei are not on good terms. Xu Wei recommended him to Xuanfu Hedong, of course, because he wanted to transfer him out so as not to be troubled. But isn't Wan Qiao's performance for revenge? So the imperial court ignored it, because one Xu Wei and one Wan Qian were too far apart.

In the first year of Xingxi, in March, Hangzhou was in line.

As soon as the sky was dark, the officials who had been promoted to the court had already gathered at the palace gate, waiting for the whole team of the imperial history. The performance of the emperor in the past few months on the throne, the ministers are still quite satisfied, the early dynasty has never been broken for no reason, in the court, the new monarch also humbly asked the ministers for advice, and repeatedly said that he would continue the legacy of his ancestors and complete his uncontested business. Although Zhao Jin seems very immature and has no assertiveness in case of trouble, how high can you ask of an eighteen-year-old boy who has just ascended the throne?

Xu Liang and Qin Hui stood together, surrounded by many officials, who were discussing affairs in a whisper. Zhao Ding stood in some places next to him, holding the wat board and talking to Li Ruobing, the governor of the political department. As soon as the hour came, the imperial historian came out to form a team, and then marched to the palace of senior ministers. Hundreds of civil and military officials, each according to the official rank, marched forward in columns, stopped in the square in front of the palace, counted the number of people in the imperial history, recorded whether there were unexplained absences, and then entered the main hall and stood according to the shift.

At this time, the emperor has not yet come out, and the ministers can still discuss some affairs in a whisper. Until they heard the sound of the "Silent Whip", everyone had to shut up quickly. Then, Emperor Zhao Jin, who wore a crown of heaven and a silk robe, turned out from behind and sat on the throne without hurrying.

Hundreds of officials paid a big salute to pay respects, and the mountain shouted long live, Zhao Jin raised his hand: "Zhuqing is flat." "After being the emperor for a few months, at least this action is still very skillful.

Immediately afterwards, the hundreds of officials performed affairs, which were generally carried out by separate divisions and offices. Because many of the courtiers are in the same yamen, everyone is gathered together for something, and it is impossible to do it alone, and if you do this, you can't say enough when it gets dark.

After the previous officials finished playing, Xu Liang then went out and said: "Your Majesty, today Yousi has selected generals in Liangzhejiang, Huaixi, Jiangxi, and Jinghu, and is ready to go to Shaanxi to borrow his post. The ministers asked the Holy Lord to show whether it was allowed or not. ”

Zhao Jin listened very carefully, but then he was at a loss, because this matter was decided by Xu Liang and the first emperor Zhao Chen, and he didn't know at all, so he asked: "This, why do you want to go to Shaanxi to borrow your post?" Is there a shortage of generals in the Western Army? ”

"Your Majesty, in the past, the minister had discussed with the first emperor, and believed that the Western Army and the Jin Army had been fighting fiercely for more than ten years, not only to contain the Jin offensive, but also to gradually expel the Jurchens from Shaanxi, and their experience was worth learning from the southern divisions. Therefore, he prepared to select generals from the troops under the Xuanfu Division, and went to Shaanxi to borrow posts to observe and study. Xu Liang said.

"Oh, I see. I have also heard that the Western Army can fight habitually, and this observation is indeed beneficial. It's just that the generals are gone, who is in charge of the troops of the southern divisions? Zhao Jin asked.

This question is a bit of a layman, even a little ...... But not long after the emperor ascended the throne, he was not familiar with the government affairs, and the ministers were not surprised, Xu Liang said: "Back to Your Majesty, most of the generals selected from the divisions this time are below the commander, and each department only selects seven or eight people, which does not affect it. ”

"Then does the king of Dongguan know about this matter? Don't be hasty, and let the Western Army be prepared. Zhao Jin continued.

Xu Liang also felt that this question was a bit unreliable, how could Lao Jiu not know about such a big thing? But thinking of the emperor's new arrival, he said in detail: "This matter has already been notified to the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division, and Sichuan and Shaanxi have been prepared. As soon as the southern general arrived, he arranged for the corresponding dispatch duties, so that he could be integrated into the western army and observe in the morning and evening. It is not a practice of warfare, and its marching, camping, orders, binding, equipment, and scouts are all-encompassing, and it is expected to be returned in half a year. ”

Zhao Jin seemed to understand whether he understood or not, nodded and said, "In this case, you can order to set off." ”

"Yes." Xu Liang was ordered to retreat to the class.

Then Prime Minister Zhao Ding came out again and said: "Your Majesty, the Jin envoy went south to sue for peace, and wanted to unilaterally conclude a peace agreement with our DPRK, but after being rejected, he returned to the north, and there has been no response so far. The minister was worried that the Jin people would react to this matter, and they should make the Huaixi Jinghu two divisions tighten their vigilance in case of accidents. ”

"Being prepared is the safe plan, what Zhao Qing said is very true." Zhao Jin agreed.

"I don't think it's necessary." One person goes out of the class. Everyone regarded it as the governor of Qin Hui.

"Oh?" Zhao Jin was a little surprised.

What was even more unexpected was Zhao Ding, who wondered: "What does Qin mean by participating in politics?" ”

"Since the Song and Liao jointly sent troops and our army Kehedong half of the river, the Jin people should concentrate their forces on guarding against the Western Army and the Liao Army. Even if we retaliate for our refusal to negotiate peace, we will not be able to look south, and at most we will conquer in the east of the river. Qin Hui said loudly.

Zhao Ding was not unhappy when he heard this, but said: "It's always good to be prepared." ”

"No, Zhao Xiang said this, and I don't dare to agree." Qin Hui was a little serious. "If the imperial court makes a clear order, how dare the two divisions of Jinghu and Huaixi dare to slacken? At that time, the frequent movement of troops not only cost money, but also increased the annoyance of the soldiers. Moreover, as far as I know, the two divisions of Huaixi Jinghu have always been in a state of combat readiness, and there is really no need for too much warning. ”

Zhao Ding was speechless, silently retreated to the class, the palace Zhao Jin saw this situation, I don't know what to do, just saw Qin Hui also retreated, and the ministers did not do anything again, so he said: "That is the case, let's disperse today." ”ro！ ~！