Before Xiaoyuan was old, he had a discussion with Xu Sichang, and it was a matter of time before the Jin army took out the small one. The situation has evolved to the present, and there is no other way than to retreat to the Qinlong area. If Li Xuanfu agrees, if he insists on playing a decisive battle in Guanzhong, we can't send him to death. Of course. Clearly disobeying the military order of the Xuanfu Division, it is naturally not possible. We'll have to figure it out. And Xu Wei has already come up with a way now.

The Great Tent of the Chinese Army

Xu Wei sat alone in the tent, and on the wooden table in front of him, the bowl of water had not been touched for a long time. Du Feihu was on duty outside the tent, without the order of the marshal. No one is allowed to enter the account. Next to the bowl, there was an envelope, the corners of which had been fluffed, apparently some years old. This letter was written to him by the original planter, in addition to encouraging and exhorting as a senior in the Western Army, what Xu Wei paid the most attention to in this letter was the sentence "Leave the dynasty and avoid disaster in the west"

As a famous general of the Song Dynasty and a veteran of the Western Army, the words of the seed master will never be written for no reason. The current situation has spread to this day, and Xu Wei feels that ginger is old and spicy. It seems that in those years, the seed prince had already predicted that he would have a bright day, and even more predicted that the place where he would make contributions would be Shaanxi. But now, Xu Wei read something else from this letter.

After sealing the envelope and storing it closely, Xu Wei picked up the bowl of water and poured it into it. Just as he was smashing his mouth, Du Feihu's voice came from outside: "Dashuai, Li Guan asks to see you." ”

"Let him worship" Xu Wei took another bowl and poured it full of water. Sit still.

Li Guan, who always looked like a scoundrel, hurriedly ran into the tent, knelt down on one knee and bowed: "Humble and reinstated!" ”

Xu Wei got up, held the water in front of him, picked up the other party with one hand, and handed the bowl with the other: "It's been hard all the way, drink a bowl of water." ”

"Xie Dashuai!" Li Guan didn't know why, but when he looked at Xu Jiu today, he was a little more afraid. He took the bowl with both hands, but he didn't drink it first, but reported: "The lowly duty has conveyed the order of the marshal." Zhang Jiyi ordered to return to the marshal, he immediately started to prepare, just waiting for the marshal's order! ”

Xu Wei nodded, didn't say anything, just continuously told him to drink saliva to quench his thirst first. Li Guan poured a lot of air like a long whale sucking water, and after drinking, he put the bowl back on the table by himself, and shook it again: "Yang Zaixing's injuries have improved greatly, and now he can get out of bed, walk, and it is said that he can occasionally dance with a gun and a stick." ”

Hearing this, Xu Wei had a smile on his face: "That's fine." ”

"If there is nothing to do, retire from your position." Li Guan said, after getting Xu Weixu's ear, he withdrew from the account.

Xu Wei seemed to have something on his mind. He stood still for a long time. After a long time, he muttered: "You treat me well, and I am not unjust." It's just that you're so difficult now, it's better to go early. It's also worry-free. "After speaking, my eyes gradually became resolute"

Just as he was about to get out of the tent, Fang walked to the tent curtain, and suddenly saw Zhang Xian, who was patrolling the camp today, hurriedly came, hugged his fist in front of him, and said loudly: "Marshal, Ma Kuo, the counselor of the Xuanfu Division, has arrived outside the camp." ”

Who? Ma Kuo? What did he do when he stayed in Chang'an City and went to Fuping? But it's good to come, I just happened to talk to him about the current situation, and this discussion is a rare opportunity, and a conversation with you is better than reading a book for ten years. Go and greet it in person. When I arrived at the gate of the camp, I saw Ma Kuo's grown figure from afar, although he only had three or five horsemen, he had a strong momentum!

The further he went, he saw Ma Zichong riding a beggar, looking at him with a smile, and his outstanding posture. Leap into view. After running a few steps and arching his hands, Xu Wei shouted with a smile: "Brother Zichong, don't come to harm?" ”

Ma Kuo waited until Xu Dashuai ran to his horse before turning over, returned the salute, and said with a smile: "It's time for the prime minister." ”

Xu Wei's face elongated, and he grabbed his hand. Pretended to be angry and said, "Didn't you slap your brother in the face?" Hurry up inside please. ”

Ma Kuo really sighed in his heart, although I am a senator in the Xuanfu Division, no one takes me seriously. Those people always kept their distance from me. Although he didn't say it, he thought I was an outlier and didn't deal with me. There is also Xu Ziang Gaoyi, who has always treated me as a brother. As a handsome all the way. It's still so kind, rare, rare.

The two entered the tent, and Xu Wei estimated that he hadn't eaten lunch all the way, so he ordered to go down, get a few solid dishes, and then bring the jar wine. The two haven't seen each other for a long time. After talking about the home cooking, after the food and drinks are ready, everyone will take their seats. Xu Wei lifted the wine jar and filled it with the other party, and said with a smile on his face: "The ban in my army is extremely strict, unless you get an order, those who open the alcohol ring without permission." Right thirty. ”

"Oh? Didn't that humble position cause trouble for the marshal? Ma Kuo smiled while holding the bowl.

"What did my brother say, can I drink two bowls with you when you come? However, after drinking, you still have to report to the person on duty today, and Dashuai is no exception. After Xu Wei was full, he filled himself again. When the two bowls touched, they both poured down.

"Happy!" Ma Kuo has been depressed for a long time, this bowl of wine is comfortable, calm, and heartbroken!

Xu Wei picked up the chopsticks again and kept picking up vegetables for the other party. It's good to be moved, good, it's good. It is rare to be in such a high position at such an age, and to be so benevolent.

After drinking a few bowls, Zijin Hu decided not to ask Ma Kuo for his intentions, but only persuaded him diligently. And the latter seems to be really hungry, so he didn't mention it for the time being, and when the wine has passed three rounds, the food has passed five flavors, and his face is red when he drinks it, Xu Wei wants to add wine again, but he is taken away by Ma Kuo, and while pouring it, he asked: "Brother Ziangxian, Lang Yan is lost, and Guanzhong is no different from the fall." What are your plans? ”

Xu Wei also held the bowl with both hands to show respect. Casually said, "What can I do?" Of course, only Xuan Soma

Ma Kuo put down the wine jar, sat back, and pouted: "Then what if Xuanfu Xianggong decides to fight with the Jin people in Guanzhong?"

In his heart, he was a senator of the Xuanfu Division, so he was here to pass the order? Li Xuanfu really wants to fight a decisive battle in Guanzhong? Although he was shocked in his heart, his face did not show anything, Xu Wei still smiled and groaned: "If the crockpot does not break from Inoue, the general will inevitably die in battle, if it is destined to be so, there is nothing to be done." There is wine today, and there is drunkness today! ”

Ma Kuo obviously didn't believe what he said, tilted his head, stared at him squinted for a long time, and said with a strange smile: "Really? Although you Zijin Tiger is known for your loyalty, Ma doesn't believe that you will be so negative. ”

Xu Weizhou smiled: "Otherwise, what else? ”

"If I were you, I would give a secret order to the generals who stayed in Dingrong, and let them immediately transfer to Yaozhou. When the Jin army on the north bank of the Wei River saw this, he would report to Sticky Han, and if he knew that you were retreating, he would go to Guanzhong with all his might. At that time, the Xuanfu Division had no time to assemble troops at all, and there was no other way than to retreat to Qinlong. Ma Kuo said seriously.

Although Xu Wei was still smiling on his face, the two hands under the table were already tightly clenched into fists! The shock in his heart at this time cannot be described in words! He didn't know if Ma Kuo was just talking casually, or if he heard some rumors! No, probably not! Li Guan is a confidant who has been pulled up by himself, and he has always been cautious and cautious in doing things, and he has never made a difference in the half-point! Could it be that Ma Kuo is cheating me?

"Haha!" By laughing to hide his emotions, Xu Wei said, "Brother Zichong's strategy is really wonderful. Assembling in Yaozhou, it can be inferred that it is to defend Chang'an, and no one can help me. Killing two birds with one stone, killing two birds with one stone, wonderful! Wonderful! Except for Brother Zichong, who else could come up with such a clever plan? ”

Ma Kuo was just joking with him, and the two laughed for a while. Then he turned to the main topic.

"Don't, get too drunk, don't get drunk, let's get down to business first." Ma Kuo returned Xu Wei's wine. There was silence for a while, as if considering what to say.

"I came to your army this time because of Li Xuanfu's secret order, and this opening sentence made Xu Wei's heart hang." First, I ordered you to immediately send troops to Chang'an. ”

Xu Wei frowned: "What are you going to do with Changlie?" small

Ma Kuo leaned out and said in a low voice: "In Chang'an City, there are a lot of money, grain, and equipment that have been accumulated. Among the marshals of all roads in Shaanxi, who else can Li Xuanfu rely on besides you? Naturally, I'll leave it to you. ”

Xu Wei was no less surprised than Fang Cai, and asked in a lost voice: "What?" Xuanfu Xianggong decided to retreat to Qinlong? ”

Ma Kuo nodded and continued: "After the supplies are transported to Qinzhou, Xu Yuan will return to Jingyuan, and you will mobilize the troops of Dingrong to join the division, and go to Qinzhou with the Xuanfu, Punishment, Transfer, and Disposal Divisions. After a burst of joy, Xu Wei suddenly felt a little depressed, lowered his head and didn't speak, just caring about sipping wine. After a while, he asked, "Xuan Xiang must know the consequences if he does this." ”

Ma Kuo was stunned when he heard this, then leaned up and sighed: "Yes, I have rarely been convinced. But this time I also have to admire Li Xuanfu. ”

Li Gang did this, which was tantamount to putting the black gauze hat on his head, risking being dismissed by the imperial court and criticized by the world, creating conditions for them, the military ministers, to preserve their strength. Xu Wei started as an official, probably because he was a military officer, and because he was influenced by historical knowledge in the past, he generally did not have a good impression of civil officials. Those handful of birds will only talk exaggeratedly and look for chapters and sentences. I don't understand bullshit. I also like to interfere in the military, blind staff officers and random commands, and none of them have a kind, and they can run faster than anyone else in a fight! If you can't run away, surrender! No air. has no personality, Gao Shiyou, Liu Yu and others are!

But as he got to know more people, he gradually realized that there are no absolutes in the world, and there is no shortage of outstanding civil servants at the central or local level. Xu Han, who had helped him many times in the court, was a Wenchen, Zong Ze, who raised troops from Cizhou, was a Wenchen, and Zheyan, who had a good personal relationship with him, was also a Wenchen."

Li Gang is a loyal and upright man in the true sense. He is a scholar who truly implements the spirit of scholars. Although in the eyes of later generations, he also has limitations, but the most taboo in dealing with history is to look at the deeds of predecessors from the perspective of today. For example, some people in later generations said that the so-called "national heroes" in ancient times. They all resist national integration and cannot be called heroes. The person who said this should travel to the historical period at that time, so that the national martyrs should not protect him. See if he still wants to "national integration."

Xu Wei asked himself if he couldn't be as selfless as Li Gang. So he can only show his respect.

The two fell silent for a long time. Of course, what you think in your heart may not be the same. After a long time, Ma Kuo picked up the bowl and said: "Come, the world is unpredictable, after saying goodbye today, I want to sit in one place again to drink and have fun, and I don't know what year and month it is." ”

Xu Wei felt in his heart and was no longer talkative before. It's just a laugh. Ma Kuo didn't seem to show up, and after drinking, he said to himself: "Sticky Han personally went out on the horse, to be honest, I really didn't expect it."

"Why don't you stop Brother Chong? I don't think anyone expected that Mu Han would personally take command of the expedition, and it is said that he is now in charge of the Jin ** government. Xu Wei responded.

Ma Kuo shook his head resolutely: "That's not enough." Sticky Han was appointed as the prime minister, which came from the traditional system of the Jurchens. At most, he is now presiding over the overall attack on the Song Dynasty, and he can't talk about covering the sky with one hand. However, even if this is enough, it is enough for you and me to have a headache, and this little guy has a violent temperament, and he belongs to the hard-line faction and is not easy to deal with. I think that most of the Jurchen's strategy this time is from his handwriting. Although the Jindong Route Army did not take Tokyo, it plundered the Central Plains region and almost caught up with the official family. Although the Western Route Army suffered a big defeat in Dingrong, the day o8 Shanshu ridiculed the mustard umbrella,? First, taking down Qiaoyan is considered an arrow! Gold Bureau※

Xu Wei saw that he had a sense of concern, thinking that he was discouraged, and deliberately asked: "Is the sixteen words that Brother Zichong said to me at the beginning still valid?" ”

Ma Kuo's eyes lit up, and he also asked intentionally: "Which sixteen words?" ”

"Stick to Sichuan and Shaanxi, and operate the southeast. Willing to fight in the Central Plains. Trying to recover. "I was in the city at the beginning. The sixteen-character anti-gold policy proposed by Ma Kuo, Xu Wei remembers it clearly, word for word.

"Naturally effective, the official family will be located in Zhenjiang. Needless to say, the southeast is the place to operate. In the Central Plains, there is still Xu Shumi to support the overall situation, and the enemy and us will inevitably fight for it repeatedly. As for Sichuan and Shaanxi, I admit that there are variables now. Ma Kuo said in a deep voice.

Xu Weimu immediately asked: "Where are the variables?" ”

Unexpectedly, Ma Kuo pointed at him with his finger, and Xu Wei was shocked: "This joke can't be made!" ”

"This variable is on your Xu family brothers." Ma Kuang Road.

Xu Wei took a closer look, seemed to have an understanding, and said: "I would like to hear the details." ”

"As soon as Li Xuanfu made this decision, he pushed himself to the cusp, and I estimate that if the war slows down a little, he may be forced to go to work. At that time, if the imperial court does not send someone to take over in time, then according to the usual practice, the Xuanfu judge will temporarily preside over the government affairs, and the military affairs will naturally be in charge of the cousin. If the system can control the situation, the unified order. This insistence on "Shaanxi is not a problem." And vice versa. Ma Kuo analyzed. What he said was reasonable, why couldn't the Western Army hold a general battle with the Jin Army in Guanzhong? First of all, of course, it is a matter of geographical advantages, if you take the western army, which is dominated by infantry, and engage in a large corps battle with the Jin army, which has the advantage of cavalry, in the plain area, of course, it will not work. Secondly, it is also a factor that cannot be ignored. That is, the Western Army itself is not united. When the time comes, even if the troops are gathered, the enemy will rush. Which way the commander took the lead to run, followed by the rout of the whole army. The "Battle of Fuping" in history is like this, the marshal of Huanqing ran first, and the rest of the roads followed and retreated, achieving the prestige of the Jin army to win more with less.

Now the Xuanfu Division has decided to retreat to Qinlong. If Li Gang really goes to work, then Xu Yuan will be the supreme military governor of Shaanxi for the time being. If only he could unify the commands. To unite the Western Army, then it is still possible to drive the Jin Army out of Shaanxi, not to mention the restoration of the two rivers.

"It's easier said than done." Xu Wei smiled bitterly. The Western Army is not united, the root cause is still in the DPRK not to let the Western Army sit big, Shaanxi is such a place, stunned to divide the six Jingluo pacification divisions, and they are not subordinate to each other, you contain me, I contain you, after a long time, it will form a tradition.

"Haha, don't you often say that things are done by people?" Ma Kuo laughed, and raised the wine bowl. Xu Wei touched one with him, only laughing and not talking.

The two of them were drinking vigorously, and they heard the noise outside, Ma Kuo didn't care, the military camp is full of hot-blooded men, how can it not be noisy. But Xu Wei's face changed, who dares to make noise in my Chinese army's big tent? There was also a guest present, and he didn't do it. After putting down the wine bowl, he walked to the tent and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Du Feihu came forward and accused: "Zhang Tongzhi insisted on seeing the marshal, and he was obstructed by his humble position, so he was disturbed. ”

Xu Wei waved his hand, didn't blame him, and said loudly to Zhang Xian: "I'll talk about it later, Ben Shuai is entertaining distinguished guests." "Of course, he's trying to save face for Ma. Wear a top hat.

Zhang Xian seemed to be in a hurry, as if the Jurchens had hit him, took a few steps forward, and whispered: "Dashuai, someone from Yan'an." ”

Xu Wei thought that he had drunk too much and had auditory hallucinations, and asked, "What did you say?" Yan'an? ”

"Back to Dashuai, it is indeed Yan'an." Zhang Xian replied with great certainty.

Hey, weird, my barracks is full of guests today or what? All going here? Then he asked Zhang Xian, "Whose person?" Is it Song or Kim? "Yan'an has fallen into the hands of the Jurchens, and those who come from Yan'an are afraid that most of them are sent by Muhan.

How do you know that Zhang Xian was embarrassed when he heard this question: "This" is not easy to say. ”

What's even weirder, this song is song, and gold is gold. It's clear, I don't believe there are still people riding on the wall! But when he heard the name from Zhang Xian's mouth, he finally understood.

Outside the camp of the Shaanxi Chinese Army, there was a group of people called Huazi, about seven or eight people, all of whom were ragged and unkempt. With this war, it is not uncommon to call Huazi, it shouldn't be taken seriously. These people who are called Huazi seem to have some style, and they are all stunned and pestle there, and they are not afraid when they see the heavily armed soldiers.

When they saw a few people walking quickly out of the camp, they stepped forward.

When Xu Wei saw this group of people, he didn't know whether to cry or laugh, his eyes turned on the faces with bells and whistles for a long time, and he couldn't recognize them. One of them stepped forward and hugged his fists; Xu Jingluo. I haven't seen you for a long time. ”

Xu Wei looked him up and down, looked him from head to toe, and asked tentatively, "Manager Liu?" ”

Who is this man? It's not the same as Xu Wei, after the door! His son, Liu Yanqing, was the commander of the Liao capital under Tong Guan! It is the famous Liu Guangshi!

"Ashamed, ashamed, the family and country are unfortunate, and there is a traitor" Liu Guangshi shook his head. Naturally, he said Zhang Shen, but what Xu Wei is interested in now is that Zhang Shen has surrendered, why is he here? And Xu Wei didn't care about him being safe and sound, he cared about a small officer under Zhang Shen. Called Liu Qi.