Xu Wei received the news of He Guan's accident at the end of September, and he had just celebrated his wife Zhang Jiujiu's birthday in their new home in Xingyuan Mansion. After this news came to Sichuan, many officials of the Xuanfu Disposal Department were worried about the Xianghan war situation. Because of the loss of Xianghan, the connection between Sichuan and Shaanxi and the imperial court was cut off.

For Xu Wei, it doesn't matter whether the contact is cut off or not, the important thing is that as soon as Xianghan is lost, Jiangnan is estimated to be over. Under the nest, how many eggs are gone? At that time, even if you disturb Sichuan and Shaanxi and have 200,000 troops, I am afraid you will not be able to parry. However, the Purple Gold Tiger is optimistic about the situation in Xianghan.

First of all, Xiangyang City is the top priority in the Xianghan region, whether it is Hangzhou or He Guan himself, it must be painstakingly managed, and it is an absolute fortress of Jiancheng, and it may be impossible to fight down, unless the Song army defending the city voluntarily surrenders, or the food is exhausted. Moreover, I heard that it was Han Shizhong who was defending the city, is it possible for him to surrender?

As long as Xiangyang City is not lost, the Jurchens will not be able to spare their hands to attack other places. Besides, He Guan was only defeated, not annihilated, he still had a chance. Hasn't the king of Zhejun made a move yet? Although He Guan said that he was his elder, except for Han Shizhong and Yue Fei, he must have a piece of heaven under his command, what else ...... But the Zhe family is different, their family's team has strong cohesion and high combat effectiveness, and they have to fight with the Jin army. It's just that I don't know if the more officials do Zhao Da, the more soldiers they bring, and the more and more soldiers they bring, Zhe Zhonggu is a little fluttering. You don't want to think about it, now among the four marshals of the Song Army, you are in the top spot, and the emperor made an exception to make you the king of the county, how many people are jealous? The gun shoots the first bird, the arrow shoots the leading goose, and you are close to the center, you should be more cautious, how to do something? If you do this, I don't know how many people in the DPRK and China remember you as hateful.

Although Xu Wei didn't plan to participate in this kind of battle, and he didn't have the financial and material resources. However, it doesn't seem to be reasonable to just sit idly by, and after discussing with Wu Jue and others, it was decided that the Western Army couldn't help anything else, so let's create some momentum.

At the beginning of October, the Jin army stationed in Zhengzhou suddenly discovered that the tiger prison was closed, and the guards of the western army were significantly strengthened. Within a few days, Yang Desheng, the deputy general of Tiger Prison Pass, led his troops to raid Xingyang County, which was very close to Guancheng. Breaking through the county seat in one fell swoop, he then led the army straight to the direction of Zhengzhou, and made a big splash along the way, claiming that "Taiwei Xu led a million western troops to come".

The soldiers of the Jin Army in Zhengzhou City were horrified, and they returned to Zhengzhou and Pingchuan, except for the city, there was nothing to rely on. And the siege of the city is the Western Army's forte, if the tiger shuai really leads the army, then how to tidy up? The guard will report the news to Pegasus to the Wushu of the Xianghan front.

Wanyan Zongbi raised troops this time, and what he was most worried about was the Western Army. After the recovery of the whole territory of Shaanxi, the power of the Jin army has been completely driven across the Yellow River, and Xu Wei controls Henan Mansion and guards the head of the tiger prison, like a sharp blade, hanging over the head of Tokyo at all times. Before the war, although Wushu used heavy profits to win over the party members and let them contain the Western army. But Wushu himself also understands that with the current strength of the Western Xia, if he wants to move the real character, I am afraid that he is really not the opponent of the Western Army. So, after arriving in Tokyo, he strengthened the defense of Zhengzhou. But even so, he was always worried that Xu Wei would come out again to stir up the situation, because this was what Xu Hu'er was best at.

But Shaanxi has just been recovered, and the Western Army has been fighting for many years, does Xu Wei really have the strength to enter the Central Plains again? Wushu hung such a heart, trembling and attacking Suizhou, which Yue Fei was defending.

At the beginning of October, Xingyuan Mansion, Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division.

Xu Wei held two official documents in his hand, one was sent by Liu Liyu, the transfer envoy of Shaanxi, and the other was from Zhao Kai, the transfer envoy of Sichuan. Sichuan has a good harvest this year, although it is a little lower than last year, but there is still a surplus. Shaanxi can only be said to be reluctant, after all, the reconstruction has just begun, and the money and grain mainly rely on Qinfeng and Jingyuan, and Huanqing Third Road. These areas are all mountainous, and even if the army is camping the fields, the people are farming, but the harvest is limited.

Xu Churen borrowed Sichuan for two years to pay taxes, and the government's trustworthiness was the most basic, so the money was basically used as a deposit, and he had to save some money. This year, Xianghan fought a big battle, and it is estimated that he is embarrassed to reach out and ask Zhao Chen again.

"Xuanfu Xianggong, Xu Yong has arrived." An adjutant entered the hall to report.

The corners of Xu Wei's mouth lifted and he smiled: "Call him in." "Xu Jiu and Xu Wu basically had little intersection in the early years, and since they both led troops in Shaanxi, they have gradually increased. But Xu Wu's personality is taciturn, and he is cautious, and it is impossible to say how deep the relationship between his two brothers is, but Zijin Hu relies on him as a cousin, because Xu Wu is a person who really buries himself in practical things. For this reason, Xu Wei handed over the position of Yan Yan to him.

For his nephew Xu Yong, Xu Weigao took a look and thought that among the nephews of the Xu family, Xu Cheng and Xu Yong were the most promising. Although his nephews were either older than him or about the same age as him.

After a while, Xu Yong appeared at the door, and when his foot crossed the threshold, his hand clenched into a fist, and he was about to speak. Suddenly! Feel the ground tremble! Xu Wei's face also changed, and he found that the teacup on his desk was swaying from side to side, and the tea in it was splashing out! Look at those paper, pen, ink and inkstones, they all keep jumping!

What's going on?

Xu Wei reacted first, and his heart was cold, earthquake! In his previous life, when the May 12 earthquake occurred, he was in Chengdu, Sichuan, preparing to leave Yunnan. At that time, I lived on the more than ten floors of the hotel, and I still have palpitations when I think about it!

"City Earthquake!" The pot exploded outside, and many people shouted loudly.

Xu Yong was also shocked, and after being stunned, he came back to his senses and shouted: "Uncle, go away!" While shouting, he rushed up to pull Xu Wei.

Unexpectedly, I saw my uncle raise his hand, and his face was awe-inspiring. The Purple Tiger looked around and saw the windows creaking, the leaves lapping against the walls, and everything in the room was shaking. However, in his experience, the magnitude of the earthquake was not high.

Outside, there was already chaos, and the shouts of officials could be heard from time to time, occasionally mixed with the sound of falling tiles. Xu Yong wanted to rush out several times, but when he saw that his uncle refused to leave, he couldn't step out of the foot no matter what, so he said anxiously: "Uncle......"

"Alright, it's okay." Xu Weilang said. As soon as the words ended, everything returned to normal.

"Captain, are you alright?" Zhang Qing was the first to rush in. Subsequently, Ma Kuo also rushed into the hall.

Xu Wei smiled: "It's okay, Xiao Zhen doesn't have to run, Big Zhen can't run." ”

"It's scary! I've never encountered anything like this in my life! Zhang Qing was shocked.

Ma Kuo immediately said: "Who said it wasn't? There was an earthquake! ”

Xu Wei sat down and said casually: "Okay, you go and tell everyone what to do." ”

Zhang Ma and the others turned around and went out, discussing the sudden earthquake all the way. Xu Yong breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward and said, "Uncle is not surprised, and nephew is ashamed." ”

Xu Wei laughed and didn't speak. This earthquake is estimated to be less than four magnitude, and May 12 is an eight-magnitude earthquake! But on second thought, Xingyuan Mansion shouldn't be the epicenter, right? Where is the epicenter? It's not Sichuan or Shaanxi, right? As soon as I thought of this, my heart was cold! If the earthquake really hits Sichuan or Shaanxi, what the government is going to do immediately is disaster relief!

"Call Zhang Jun and Zhang Qing in!"

After a while, Zhang Jun, who was frightened, entered the hall in despair, gasping and said, "Xianggong, what do you command?" ”

Xu Wei frowned: "Why are you sweating profusely?" Not really, right? ”

"Xiaguan, Xiaguan ran out." Zhang Jun said.

"You ran out for a while?" Xu Wei's eyes narrowed. However, he is a military attaché, he is used to seeing life and death, and he has experienced earthquakes, so he can still hold on. You can't ask a Confucian scholar who reads the books of sages to be as calm as you, right?

"That's right, you go to Chengdu immediately, and Zhang Qing goes to Qinzhou. Xingyuan Mansion has this movement, and this earthquake is estimated not to be in Sichuan, but in Shaanxi. The two of you, on behalf of the Xuanfu Disposal Division and on behalf of myself, went to Sichuan and Shaanxi. It's best if it's okay, if there is something, you have to mobilize the government at all levels to help the disaster. Xu Wei said in a deep voice.

"Yes!" Zhang Qingying said.

"Xiaguan immediately, go and prepare." Zhang Jun also said.

After the two of them went out, Xu Wei was still thinking about the emergency. However, the situation should be different in the present and in later generations, after all, the towns are not so dense now, and there are no high-rise buildings. I just don't know if after the earthquake is also needed to prevent the plague. Subsequently, it was necessary to summon officials from the department to ask.

"Captain?" Xu Yong saw that Uncle Nine was in a trance, and called carefully beside him.

"Huh? Oh? Xu Yong, you sit. Xu Wei then remembered that his nephew was still there.

The two uncles and nephews sat down, Xu Wei remembered the earthquake in his heart, so he casually asked his cousin and sister-in-law if he was okay, and so on. Xu Yong also replied, and seeing his uncle's absent-minded appearance, he simply took the initiative to say: "Tai Lieutenant, I have come here to report an important matter." ”

"What?" Only then did Xu Wei gather his attention back.

"In the territory of Western Xia, there is a rebellion!" Xu Yong said in a low voice.

"What?" Xu Wei didn't seem to hear clearly.

"In Xiazhou, north of Yanyan, there was a rebellion!" Xu Yong raised his voice and said.

Xu Wei leaned forward suddenly, and said quickly: "Rebellion? Who started it? What's going on now? ”

"It was Xiao Heda who launched the rebellion and was Xiao Heda, the commander of the Xiazhou capital! He worked together, east of Xiazhou, near Hedong Yinzhou Shizhou have fallen, and now Xiao Heda's troops have captured Yanzhou and are sending troops to Xiping Mansion! Xu Yong replied.

Xu Wei was a little dizzy when he heard it, as the commander-in-chief of the Western Army, of course he had studied the situation in Western Xia. Xiazhou, Yinzhou, and Shizhou are not only close to Hedong, but also closer to Yanyan. But that Yanzhou is in the north of Huanqing, and as for Xiping Mansion, it is even farther! How long did this rebellion take place? How far has it been?

When he asked this question, he was shocked by the answer! Xiao Heda launched a rebellion more than a month ago, and in less than two months, such a situation has already been achieved!

"What is the origin of Xiao Heda? Among the party members, there is no one surnamed Xiao, right? Could it be a Khitan? Xu Wei then questioned.

"What the captain said is true! Xiao Heda was originally a Khitan, and when Liao was not dead, he married the princess to the Western Xia, and Xiao Heda was a servant official. Li Qianshun, the lord of Xia, saw that he was brave and courageous, so he stayed in Western Xia, and then tired officials to lead the army in Xiazhou. This time, he raised an army against Xia, because Jin gave Xia with Linfu Road, and Xiao Heda was angry that he attached Jin, so he raised an incident and called for the restoration of Daliao! The offensive is fierce! Xu Yong said.

Xu Wei walked out from behind the desk quickly and sat next to his nephew, Xu Yong saw it and quickly got up. Xu Wei beckoned him to sit down, and asked, "What is the reaction of Xia Jun on Linfu Road?" ”

In order to respond to the call of the Jin State to contain the Western Army, the King of Xia transferred the troops of Shizhou and Yinzhou to the Linfu Road to station, which is probably the reason why Xiao Heda was able to quickly occupy the two states and then transfer his troops to the west.

Xiao Heda may have some scruples, or in order to gain time, he did not attack Linfu Road. Now the Xia army on Linfu Road is caught in the middle, and he doesn't dare to act rashly. Xu Yong said.

Xu Wei's eyes were shining, and his demeanor became excited. He kept tapping on the coffee table with one hand, rubbing the other against the arm of the chair. Xiping Mansion is only about 100 miles away from Xingqing Mansion, the summer capital. This Xiao Heda's one move shook the center of Western Xia!

It's a godsend! It's a godsend! Although the Purple Golden Tiger hadn't figured out what to do yet, his intuition told him that this was an opportunity not to be missed, and the time would never come!

"Also, at the beginning of Xiao Heda's army, he sent people to Yan'an to see his father." Xu Yong said.

"What did you say?" Xu Wei asked.

"It's not specific, it's just that he wants to raise troops to recover Liao, so that we can move." Xu Yong replied.

"What's your father's opinion?" Xu Wei asked.

"The father only called the lowly to ask the captain." Xu Yong said.

"The fifth brother has always been cautious, reasonable, reasonable." Xu Wei nodded again and again. "In this case, you go to the pavilion to live first, don't leave yet! Wait for my uncle to come up with an idea, and then make a plan! ”

Xu Yong stood up and saluted: "Obey!" The humble post is the first to retire! With that, he turned and walked out.

"Slow! Remember, don't mess around when you're fine, be on call! Xu Wei shouted from behind.

As soon as Xu Yong left, Zijin Tiger also got up and walked back and forth in the office hall, sometimes raising his head to the sky, sometimes bowing his head to the ground, and from time to time he found the sound of "tsk" in his mouth, which was obviously very entangled.

What are you struggling with? Such a major change occurred in Western Xia! If conditions permit, Xu Wei can almost send troops to destroy Xia! If he destroyed Western Xia, he could still directly threaten Yan Yun! 200,000 Western troops, plus Fan soldiers and archers, plus brave and strong village soldiers, it is really necessary, he can mobilize more than 400,000 armed forces. With such a huge legion to destroy Western Xia, who dares to say that it is not sure?

Can the current situation, this can only be a beautiful fantasy...... He has no shortage of generals who are accustomed to war, there is no shortage of people who sacrifice their lives and forget their deaths, what he lacks is money and food. Moreover, the times did not allow him to do so. Xianghan is fighting urgently, you don't have the time to enter the Central Plains, but you have the leisure to attack the party? Isn't that putting the cart before the horse? But it's a real opportunity! Gotta do something!

Or, I send the Xihe army to attack Xiliangfu, seize this important town, and open up the Hexi Corridor? In this way, you can get in touch with Yelu Dashi directly, and you no longer need to borrow the Western Xia! This is almost the easiest to do, Renduoquan City and Jisang City are in my hands, all the Qiang tribes within a radius of 200 miles are obedient, Xiliang Mansion is very far away from the place where the heavy troops are gathered in the summer capital, and the party people will definitely not be able to rescue!

Or, take this opportunity to take back the Linfu Feng Sanzhou and the Jinning army? Anyway, it is also the inherent territory of the Great Song Dynasty, and Lao Tzu has achieved the right name!

Xu Weidu meditated in his office hall. The current Western Army cannot afford to fight a large-scale war, but it can still afford to mobilize tens of thousands of troops and fight a local battle. But the question is, where is this part? Where is the best place to use this power?

Don't want to fight Xiliang again, and want to seize the Lin Mansion, don't end up like a bear breaking a stick, nothing falls!

"Someone! Tell Ma Kuo to come and see me! After a long time, Xu Wei woke up like a dream and remembered this expert who was more familiar with the situation in Western Xia.

After a while, Ma Kuo hurriedly came and asked, "Captain, what's the matter with calling for a humble position?" ”

"Cover the door." Xu Wei stretched out his hand and pointed.

Seeing his mysterious appearance, Ma Kuo was confused, but he still closed the door as he said, and then stepped forward and said, "Taiwei, what's going on?" ”

Xu Wei pointed to the chair, the two sat down, Zijin Hu looked directly at him, and said in a deep voice: "Something big happened in Xixia." ”

Ma Kuo's face changed: "What's the big deal?" ”

"Xiazhou was the capital of the army, and the Khitan Xiao Heda raised troops in the name of recovering Liao. At present, Shizhou, Yinzhou, and Yanzhou have been trapped, and troops are being sent to attack Xiping Mansion. Xu Wei said succinctly.

After hearing this, Ma Kuo suddenly bounced up from his chair, almost couldn't believe it, and said in a lost voice: "Really? ”

"How can this be fake? Xu Yong just reported this to me. At the beginning of Xiao Heda's army, he sent people to Yan'an to meet Xu Jingluo, although he did not put forward any specific requirements. But it is not difficult to imagine that he should want to get a response from the Western Army, either support, or solidarity. Xu Wei showed a sneer on his face.

Ma Zi was full of solemnity, slowly sat back, and muttered: "Such a great change may make the situation in Western Xia tremble. ”

"In your opinion, can Xiao Heda succeed?" Xu Wei asked the crucial question.

Ma Kuo didn't answer for a while, and after careful consideration, he shook his head categorically and said, "Impossible." ”

"Tell me why." Xu Wei nodded.

"In order to curry favor with the Jurchens, the party transferred all the garrisons in Shiyin Erzhou to Linfu to contain the western army. Therefore, Xiao Heda can quickly make a breakthrough. But this guy actually took Xingqing Mansion as the target of the attack, which can be regarded as picking the wrong place. The deployment of the Xia army, after the Battle of Hengshan, focused on Xingqing Mansion. In other words, Xiao Heda specially chose a place where the strong troops of the Western Xia country gathered to fight, how could he be undefeated? Moreover, he is sandwiched between Xia, Jin, and Song, does Taiwei think he has a chance of winning? Even if the party members can't govern him, can't the Jurchens still be able to clean it up? Ma Kuo is an expert in the end, and he pointed out the problem to the point.

Xu Wei smiled a little weirdly: "What you said is the truth, but what if our Western Army supports him?" ”