"The court has its own laws, if the order of the court changes, where is the majesty of the Son of Heaven?" Qin Hui said urgently. If we restore the prince of Xu Wei, transfer Liu Guangshi, and then return the power of disposal to him, then wouldn't it be in vain for us to rack our brains all along?

"It's Qin Qing who you said to follow his wishes, aren't these what Xu Wei wants?" Zhao Jin asked.

Qin Hui knew that none of the people present were reliable, the emperor was a person with no score, and several other prime ministers who participated in political affairs took care of themselves when they were about to go, and it was good that they didn't secretly stab the knife and pull back. This matter was led by himself, and in the end it would fall on his head, so he couldn't retreat at this time, so he said: "Official, Xu Wei resigned to threaten the court, and he shouldn't have connived at it. It's just that I can't do without him now, so I have no choice but to endure it. His prince doesn't have to be restored, and Taiwei Liu and the power to dispose of it will not change. In other ways, it can be used to express the preferential treatment of the imperial court. ”

"For example?" Fan Tong asked on the side.

"For example, posthumously seal his father Xu Zhang, uncle Xu Mao, uncle Xu Shao, otherwise, promote the children of the Xu family. Left and right let him know that the court has made concessions. In short, once a major policy has been decided, it cannot be changed at will. Previously, all kinds of edicts were issued by the official family and the imperial notes, how to take back the water that was spilled? Qin Hui said.

Zhe Yan thought secretly, if Liu Guangshi is transferred away and Xu Jiu is given the right to dispose of it, it will be difficult to do it again in the future. What Qin Hui said was also a solution, and after thinking about it, he echoed: "The minister agrees with Qin Xiang's suggestion, if the order is changed overnight, it will only fuel his arrogance." ”

"Is it possible? Will Xu Wei appreciate it? "Zhao Jin is not worried about this.

Qin Hui's face suddenly sank: "If he doesn't appreciate it, then this person can't be kept!" On another day, it will be a great trouble for the saints and the court! This was said very seriously, and the emperor and the ruler were all sideways.

Zhi Yanzhi said later: "Yichen's understanding of Xu Wei, he is an understanding person, he should accept it when he meets him, and it will not be too much." ”

Zhao Jin thought for a while, nodded and said: "Well, since that's the case, you can discuss it, and report the specific article, and I will approve it." ”

At the moment, it was agreed, and the minister returned to the middle and ordered the division to handle the matter. With the instructions of the head, the people below also acted quickly, and soon came up with a specific plan. Xu Wei's father Xu Zhang and uncle Xu Mao were posthumously awarded the title of Taibao, while his third uncle Xu Shao was posthumously named "King Zheng". In the Song Dynasty, there were many posthumously crowned ministers who died as "county kings", but those who were posthumously crowned as "kings" could be counted with two hands. Immediately afterwards, Xu Wei's nephew Xu Liang, cousin Xu Han, and Xu Huan were all promoted to the next level. His son Xu Hu is not yet old, otherwise, it would be no problem to get a ninth-rank official.

After these busy, Emperor Zhao Jin personally drafted an edict and rejected his request to resign. Of course, the words were very soft, and he spoke highly of Xu Wei's outstanding military exploits for the birth and death of the country over the past few decades, and commended him for his meritorious deeds of "rejuvenating Sichuan in Shaanxi", and said that the imperial court regarded it as the Great Wall of the Northwest, and it was inseparable from it. If there is a disease, we will treat it, the doctors in Sichuan and Shaanxi are not good, and the imperial court can also send imperial doctors. In short, resignation is not allowed.

Seventeen days, the emperor's imperial note arrived at Xingyuan Mansion, Xu Wei glanced at it a few times, and then another one on the same day, of course, this time I would like to thank the emperor for his great imperial kindness to the Xu family, and once again explained that the body does not allow it, and now the situation is too peaceful, and it is the same for everyone to leave Sichuan and Shaanxi. He begged the emperor to approve his resignation.

For another twenty days or so, his notebook was spread out in Zhao Jin's case. This time, the monarchs and ministers in Hangzhou were a little puzzled. If Xu Wei is blackmailing the imperial court, then when his ancestors are posthumously crowned and his sons and nephews are promoted, they should accept it when they see it, why do they insist on going? Do you really want to restore your former privileges? If so, then he is really determined to fight against the imperial court!

Zhao Jin made it difficult to ride a tiger and regretted not being at the beginning. Knowing this, he would not let Xu Liang go out of the court, nor would he move his mind in Sichuan and Shaanxi! Ministers such as Zhi Yanzhi and Qin Hui also felt very tricky. If Xu Weiruo insists on confronting the imperial court, he is really not ready to solve him now! The power of the Western Army is in his hands, if there is a mistake, then the disaster will be great!

Fan Tong, the governor of the political affairs, even proposed that if Xu Wei was forced to be in a hurry, even if he did not rebel with his foundation in Sichuan and Shaanxi, how could he be coerced into joining the enemy? These words frightened the emperor a lot!

Ran Zheyan retorted, even if anyone in this world could reduce the gold, Xu Wei would not. First of all, he fought with the Jin Army for more than 20 years, and the Jin Army who died under him was uncountable. Secondly, speaking of which, Xu Wei can also be regarded as having a grudge against the Jurchens to kill his father, as the so-called discord with the sky, how could he defect to the enemy?

If it weren't for Fan Tong's Liu family background, Zhe Yanzhi really wanted to criticize him a few words, because these words were simply too mentally retarded!

But at this time, Qin Hui said that it was impossible for Xu Wei to reduce his gold, so who would dare to guarantee that he would not surrender to Liao? He has a good relationship with the Khitans! At the beginning, it was he who single-handedly promoted the alliance between Song and Liao, and also sent envoys to each other many times, and Emperor Yelu Dashi of Liao even selected a BMW to give him! Moreover, the Western Army and the Liao Army still have the friendship of fighting side by side! If he takes the risk and falls to the Khitans......

Orihiko was shocked by Qin Hui's insidiousness and viciousness. At this moment, Xu Wei is still the commander of the Western Army and a hero of the Great Song Dynasty, even if there are some frictions and contradictions with the imperial court, he does not involve issues of principle. But Qin Huizhi had to pull it alive and put Xu Wei in the frame of treason and defection to the enemy. Xu Shao Xu Liang and his son used this person back then, maybe they never thought that there would be today?

King Lin didn't speak for Xu Wei anymore, because at this moment, he was in the same boat as Qin Hui and the others. If he speaks for Xu Wei, then he will become an outlier!

Zhao Jin was completely out of ideas, because this matter was led by Qin Hui, so he pushed it to him. However, Qin Huizhi is also very difficult at this time, the showdown is too risky, and if it is not good, something will happen! connived at Xu Wei, but he was really unwilling!

Just when the gang in Hangzhou had no idea, Xu Wei seemed to know that they couldn't make up their minds, and the third book came again. This time, Xu Wei almost "begged", saying that I couldn't even write, and my feet couldn't walk anymore, seeing that winter was coming, you saw my past merits, pity me, let me resign, I really can't do it!

Zhao Jinjunchen looked at the handwriting of the notebook, and it was indeed scribbled compared to the previous two times. The heart said that Xu Wei really had a recurrence of his old injury and was very sick? Could it be that he genuinely wants to resign? This is impossible, the results of his single-handedly operation, so give up? Even Zhi Yan, who thinks he knows Xu Wei best in the court, can't be sure, thinking secretly, could it be that I spend the belly of a gentleman with a careful heart? Although Xu Wei is a military minister, he is so high-spirited? Do you really want to retire? Leaving a name in history?

The ministers are still suspicious, because whether it is Zhao Huan, Zhao Chen, or Zhao Jin today, they have a very good impression of Xu Wei. First of all, Xu Wei has always been very cautious and low-key in dealing with the relationship between the emperor and the imperial court, and has never been lawless. Secondly, this guy is also very good at getting things done, and no matter who is in power, he will find an opportunity to show his loyalty. If you have nothing to do, you can invite yourself to the Hajj, which is very rare for the military ministers. Otherwise, just like some time ago, all the money and property sent by Jin Guo were handed over to the imperial court, and the war horses were sent to Jiangbei to listen to the deployment of Yousi, and even the enemies were handed over to the emperor, and the emperor was asked to be the master of him. If it weren't for the impact of these recent events, his image in Zhao Jin's mind could be compared with Guo Ziyi, a famous general in the Xingtang Dynasty.

Zhao Jin has always had a good impression of these commanders of the Western Army, whom he had never met a few times. After taking the throne, Xu Wei's performance also made him very satisfied. But satisfaction is satisfaction, when it comes to the Zhao family, he is still instinctively cautious. Therefore, it was agreed that Qin Hui and others should rectify Sichuan and Shaanxi.

Until Xu Weiben resigned, the ministers said in unison, saying that Xu Wei was blackmailing the imperial court. His impression of this military commander has changed. But now, Xu Wei begged to go three times, and he felt a little embarrassed. It turns out that Xu Wei is really a loyal minister?

But he believed that it was useless, and the ministers were still speculating, until Liu Guangshi's book came without losing the opportunity.

Liu Guangshi went to visit Xu Weifu that day, and when he heard that the other party had the intention of resigning, he wanted to play. But I was afraid that I would not be able to get it accurately, so it was not appropriate to rashly report to the court. Therefore, he has been observing, Xu Wei has not taken much care of the affairs of the Xuanfu Division for several months, and even asked him to do the routine anti-autumn review. Moreover, the staff of the Xuanfu Division did not secretly hinder him, and they cooperated well. Liu Guangshi thought about it and decided that Xu Wei really wanted to resign, so he reported to the imperial court.

With Taiwei Liu's performance, Zhao Jin was sure that in the past two days, he said to Shen Xue twice during casual conversations that Xu Wei is a good person, no wonder the first emperor often praised him from time to time. And the words he said twice were the same, almost word for word.

Even Zhi Yan believed seven points, thinking, if it were me, would I be so unin love with power? Although Qin Hui didn't fully believe it, he had another way of thinking. Aren't you desperate to go? I don't care if you're true or not, I'll let you go first, and see what you do! If you are hypocritical, it will be difficult for you to ride the tiger!

In the end, Xing Zaijun formed a consensus and approved Xu Wei's resignation. Qin Hui didn't know where he had so much hatred for the Xu family, he had come to this point, and he was still thinking crookedly. suggested to the emperor that if Xu Wei sincerely resigned, he would be transferred back to the center, entrusted with an idle post, and let him recuperate. At least, the conditions in Hangzhou are better, aren't they?

In fact, he wanted to get Xu Wei to Jiangnan to control and solve the problem once and for all. But Zhao Jin didn't agree, everyone was sick like that, how could they come to Jiangnan? If you force him, won't it chill the hearts of loyal subjects? If there is a good thing and it spreads, the world is only afraid of turbulent discussions, so don't fight this idea. In addition to the emperor, Zhe Yanzhi also disagreed, and Qin Hui had no choice but to give up.

Xu Wei's resignation is a foregone conclusion, but it's not over yet. His merits, prestige, and rank are there, and you can't treat ordinary officials like resignations, the emperor may be a little embarrassed in his heart, and he plans to restore the prince of Xu Wei, but still give him all the money, which is equivalent to letting him take sick leave. In addition, Xu Wei is at his own convenience.

Everyone has no opinion, but Du Qinhui is against it. It is still too early to say that Xu Wei is sincere, it will take a long time to see the hearts of the people, and it is not appropriate to restore his kingship. After Xu Wei left office, he couldn't let him do it for himself, as long as he was there, it would be a hidden danger. Therefore, he must not be allowed to move to Shaanxi! If the court wants to show preferential treatment, let him still receive the whole salary, and give him some money.

Zhao Jin felt that Qin Hui was a little too cautious and stubborn, but considering that he was also thinking about the court, he followed his words. Quasi-Xu Wei resigned, but still received the full salary with the treatment of the second rank of the Tai Lieutenant, and gave him 200,000 yuan, and rewarded many precious medicinal materials. The emperor also wrote another handwritten letter to Xu Wei, to the effect that he would be able to recuperate in peace, and that I and the court would have to rely on you sooner or later.

In October, Xingyuan Mansion, Liangxing pacified the Yamen.

The Liangxing Pacification Division has always been directly under the Xuanfu Division, and the prefect Wang Yan is also Xu Wei's old subordinate. On this day, Xu Wei dragged his "sick body" to the pacification department, and only said that he was catching up with this closest old general.

Wang Yan personally welcomed Xu Wei into the yamen and sat in his signature room. Seeing Xu Xuanfu's struggling appearance, Wang Yan was very worried, and personally helped the old chief to sit behind the chair, he said: "Xuanfu Xianggong, I have long wanted to visit, but now the time is not right, for fear of provoking gossip, so I haven't gotten there." Seeing the posture of the prime minister, he was uneasy. ”

Xu Wei smiled, patted the old subordinate on the shoulder and said, "It's okay, it's just an old injury, how many years." It's you, the spring and autumn are already high, so you usually pay more attention. I heard that you are still good at hunting in addition to military affairs, and when you are old, pay more attention. ”

"Xie Xianggong cares, although he is a little old, he has always been in good health." Wang Yan said with a smile. The submandibular beard is already half white. Xu Wei saw it in his eyes, and he actually felt a little nostalgic, the brothers who were born and died with him back then, now they are old and dead, and time flies really fast.

After gossiping for a while, Xu Wei said to Wang Yan: "Brother Zicai, I think I will leave within this month." ”

When Wang Yan heard this, he said with concern: "The imperial court has approved it?" ”

"Not yet, but I don't think there's any surprise. I can't stay in Shaanxi, and I'm going to go to Sichuan. Before leaving, I came to see you, there is an important matter, and you have a bottom in your heart. Xu Wei said.

"Excuse me." Wang Yan said.

"After I leave office, Liu Guangshi will preside over the affairs of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and the imperial court will not send others. He has a few pounds and a few taels, I know a little bit, and I don't worry about the others, only one. Some time ago, he came to our mansion, saying that he wanted to abolish the Huanqing Jingluo Pacification Division and put his subordinate troops under the direct jurisdiction of the Xuanfu Division. Your division is directly under the Xuanfu Division, and as soon as Huanqingjun comes, it is impossible for Liu Guangshi to let you control his descendants. ”

When Wang Yan heard this, his face changed, and he immediately stood up: "He dares to ......"

"Sit down." Xu Wei beckoned. "What's the hurry? Hear me out. Wang Yan sat down at this time, still with an angry face.

"I just know your temper, that's why I'm here to warn you. If Liu Guangshi reorganizes the Liangxing Pacification Division, you must not be angry with him, let alone blackmail. You are my old subordinate, and you have a lot of prestige in the army, and I expect that he will not dare to dismiss you, and most likely will keep you in the army. You remember one thing, no matter how difficult it is, as long as you are in the army, you are just like me. If you are willful, you will only fall into his arms if you pick a pick. You are a nail, nail me in the army! Xu Wei said solemnly.

Although Wang Yan didn't dare to disobey the order, he still asked, "How long will the humble position be nailed?" ”

"Do you need to ask?" Xu Wei said with a smile.

After hanging his head and thinking for a moment, the prince said: "Humble obedience is, even if he asked me to raise horses, I will admit it!" ”

"After I leave my job, if you have anything, you can find Zhang Qing and others. Okay, I won't say more, did the person you called come? Xu Wei asked.

"Hui Xianggong, called early in the morning, and is in the right compartment at the moment. Will you call them? Wang Yan said. Seeing Xu Wei nodding, he got up and went out to order.

After a while, I saw several tower-like figures stepping into the signing room. There is a big age difference between these people, the old ones are afraid that they are fifty years away, and the few are in their early twenties, and they know that they are not Han at a glance. Who in Han China has braids? But they are definitely not Jurchens, Khitans, or party members. For though they had two braids, their heads were not shaved. And these people don't look too low, although they are wearing their own national costumes, they all have the standard belts of the Great Song Dynasty military attachés tied around their waists. As soon as they came in, they didn't dare to look at Xu Wei, they all knelt on the ground, and they didn't sing honorifics like Han officials, but only bowed down and waited for instructions.

"Get up!" Wang Yanlang said.

After a few people got up, they still didn't look up, and they all stared at their toes. Xu Wei looked very kind: "That's it, don't be restrained, I came to you today to reminisce about the past, I'm afraid that I won't have this opportunity in the future, so I will sit down." ”

Those people also sat down quietly, Xu Wei's eyes fell on the oldest body, and asked, "Gang Duo, how many years have you been in our army?" ”

The man was over fifty years old, extremely majestic, and he was wearing the clothes of the Tubo people, but he wore a common fairy flower belt for military attachés of the Great Song Dynasty around his waist, showing that his level was not low. Hearing Xu Wei's question, he wanted to stand up, but was stopped by the other party, so he sat down and replied: "The villain has been honored to serve under the command of the Taiwei for more than ten years. ”

Who do you say, who is he? In that year, Wang Shu and Xu Wei were both deputy envoys of Xuanfu, dividing Sichuan and Shaanxi, Xu Wei invaded the border because of Xiliang and Tubo, and even attacked the city, killing the local chief, and under the anger, launched the Xihe Army to suppress the counterattack. He successively broke through Renduoquan City and Jisang City, captured their chiefs, collected tens of thousands of Qiang people's tents, and expanded the border for more than 300 miles. In order to maintain local stability, Xu Wei still appointed the chiefs of the Western Liang and Tibetan tribes as officials, but brought their sons to the Western army as hostages.

This Gangduo was the leader of the largest Tibetan armed forces that year, the eldest son of the Yi Shengren Dragon. He has a younger sister who is not very old and has a lot of ability, and she took Xu Wei's sweat and blood away on the battlefield. After Gang Duo was brought back to Shaanxi, he was first entrusted with various empty titles, and later Xu Wei incorporated several battalions of troops in Qinfeng's territory into the regular army sequence, and appointed him as a commander.

The others who came with him, without exception, were all sons of the leaders of Xiliang Tubo and other ethnic minority forces on the border. Some were forced to be hostages, and more were voluntarily sent to Xu Wei to show their loyalty.