After sleeping until dawn, when Xu Wei opened his eyes, he was stunned when he saw the furnishings in the house, and then realized that he was in the Song Dynasty. Since he led the troops out of Xiajin, it is a luxury for Xu Wei to be able to sleep well. Thanks to the gift of the king of Beijing, he finally has a soft bed, hot water, and delicious food. Although it is just a bowl of porridge, a few steamed buns, and a few side dishes. But now in Tokyo, fresh vegetables have become a luxury. If it weren't for the shopkeeper of this inn who knew that he was a front-line anti-gold general, I was afraid that he wouldn't even be able to eat these things.

Xiao Er was very attentive, fetched water and food in the morning, and even cleaned up the room for him. Don't want to reward money, just one sentence, the officials are fighting bloody battles on the front line to keep us and the peace, this is what I should do. When I was having breakfast, the shopkeeper also sent a basket of pears, saying that it was a gesture of affection. All this made Xu Wei fully understand what it means to be "military and civilian fish and water conditions". After gobbling up breakfast, before he had time to wipe his mouth, Xiao Er led someone in again. That person, Xu Wei, recognized that it was the servant of Taiwei He's house, and he had personally delivered Taiwei's message to Xiajin that day, named Wang Da.

As soon as he looked at him, Wang Da arched his hands to Xu Wei, opened his eyebrows and smiled and said, "Congratulations to the little official, congratulations to the little official." ”

Xu Wei smiled indifferently: "Where did the joy come from?" ”

"Xu Guanren has made great contributions on the front line, and he is promoted and rewarded, isn't this a great joy?" Wang's big eyes were about to crack into a slit of laughter. Xu Wei knew the rules and took out the broken silver from his side to give a reward. Most of the copper coins circulated in the Great Song Dynasty market, and real silver and silver are rare. Wang Shan thanked him again and again, and Xu Wei asked Taiwei how he was doing?

"The villain is here, he is ordered by the Taiwei to ask Xu Guanren to come over to the house." Wang Da put the silver away closely, and then said. Xu Wei heard his eldest brother say that he led the army to aid the Yellow River, which was won by Taiwei He. In public and private, when I came to Tokyo, I should go to Hefu to pay a visit. Then let Wang Daqian lead the way, and he was going straight to Hefu.

Wang Da saw that Xu Wei was dressed in regular clothes, and frowned: "Xu Guanren plans to go like this?" ”

Xu Wei saw his intentions, looked at himself, and said with a smile: "What? This outfit can't enter the gate of the mansion? ”

Xu Guanren laughed, the villain didn't mean that. Didn't you hear that the official family gave the official a golden belt? Why don't you tie it? Wang Daqi said with a smile.

Sao Bao! If you get a gold belt, you have to tie it to your waist pole right away? Afraid that others won't know that you have made meritorious achievements? Wang Da saw Xu Wei's expression and said with a smile: "But all military ministers, if they get the battle flag, battle robe, and belt from the official family, they will be proud, and they will always show it to everyone to show their merits in defending the country." Why did Xu Guanren hide it? ”

Xu Wei smiled, didn't pretend to be low-key, and took out the gold belt and tied it around his waist. Wang Da took a closer look and saw that Xu Wei was tall, with handsome facial features, and his expression was flying. Coupled with the royal golden belt, it was even more powerful, and he couldn't help but praise: "Xu Guanren's style is handsome and mighty, and he is proud but not lose his demeanor, and he is really the dragon and phoenix among people." ”

When Xu Wei heard this, he smiled dumbly: "Don't play tricks, lead the way." ”

Wang Da bowed, and then walked out, Xu Weifang took two steps, and when he saw the fruit given by the shopkeeper on the table, he held it in his hand. Walking through the streets and alleys, I saw that the city of Tokyo was still deserted, and there were still few pedestrians on the streets. Even a few naughty children are playing outside, and they will be snatched back to the house by adults. When the patrol soldiers passed by Xu Wei and the others, they would look at them twice and be in awe.

As he was walking, he was greeted by a man in his early thirties, extremely tall. Seeing Xu Wei, he stared at the golden belt a few more times, his face showed surprise, he stopped when he passed by, and said loudly: "By asking, the little official has a big name?" ”

Xu Wei stopped and looked back. Although the other party is tall, he doesn't dare to compliment his appearance. Wide forehead and large nose, bell eyes and bulging eyes, and a short yellowed beard under the chin. Before he could answer, Wang Da had already urged: "The Taiwei is still waiting in the mansion, let's go quickly." ”

"In Xia Xu Wei, didn't you ask for advice?" Xu Wei still answered his question.

"Could it be someone who held on to the Yellow River for five days and nights, making it difficult for the Jin army to advance an inch?" The other party was quite surprised. In the past two days, it was rumored in the capital that although the Jin army withdrew due to the arrival of the Western Army and the imperial court, before that, a general led the remnants to hold the Yellow River and repelled several strong attacks by the Jin army, making it hopeless to cross the river, so he withdrew his troops. said that the general's surname was Xu Mingwei, and he was called Xu Jiu, could it be the white-faced and beardless young man in front of him?

"Who else could it be?" Wang Da said angrily, and urged Xu Wei to hurry up.

"Under Wang Yan, on the party, I don't know ......" Wang Yan was overjoyed for a while, and wanted to invite the other party to talk, but listening to what the entourage said, Xu Wei seemed to have something important to do, so he stopped.

Wang Yan? This name is somewhat familiar, isn't it the one who served the country wholeheartedly, swore to kill the gold thief, and founded the "Eight-Character Army" in history? Although he was not sure, he had the heart to make friends with him, and because of Wang Lian's repeated urging, Xu Wei left his address and agreed to meet Wang Yan, and then left. After a short time, he came to Hefu, and the soldiers on guard knew Xu Wei and did not stop him, and went directly to the flower hall. From a distance, I saw He Guan sitting in the main seat in civilian clothes, and when he saw Xu Wei arrive, he smiled.

After stepping forward to give the salute and giving a basket of fruits, He Guan saw it and laughed: "In recent years, the world has been declining, and civil and military officials have gathered together to send more yellow and white things. When you Xu Jiu returned from the expedition, you were rewarded a lot by the imperial court, but you gave it away with a basket of crisp pears, so shabby? ”

Wang Da came forward, took the basket, and said with a smile: "What is the value of yellow and white things? Now this fresh melon and fruit is very rare, and the villain will take it to the back, so that the lady can taste it, and she will be happy. With that, he walked back with a smile on the crispy pears.

He Guan was afraid that Xu Wei would take it seriously, so he smiled and beckoned: "I'm just joking with you, if you give me gold and silver, you will see something outside." Come on, come on, sit down and talk. And he ordered his servants to serve tea. Xu Wei has learned that after the new monarch ascended the throne, He Guan was promoted to the commander of the infantry and military divisions of the guards, which is often called the infantry commander, and worshiped the Wutai army festival envoy and awarded the deputy envoy of the Lianghe system. Prior to this, because the envoy had not yet arrived, he was actually in charge of military affairs alone. It can be seen that Zhao Huan still relies heavily on this old minister who has made meritorious contributions.

He Guan looked at Xu Wei, especially paying attention to the dazzling golden belt, and nodded frequently, amazed. Seeing this, Xu Wei smiled bitterly and said, "What does this mean, Taiwei? ”

He Guan smiled and did not answer. This time the Jin army invaded the south, the time of the army, and the direction of the march were consistent with what Xu Wei said before. Even Pharmacist Guo couldn't rely on this, which made him expect it. It's a pity that he made a plan with him, and finally let Guo Yaoshi return to the capital from the Yanshan front. But the emperor was good, and forced Guo to send an envoy to Jinying, and sent it to the Jurchens intact. Guo Wei knows that the Great Song Dynasty is false and real, and now that he has fallen into the hands of the enemy, he will be a trouble for his henchmen in the future.

After a while, He Guan suddenly asked thoughtlessly: "Your uncle Xu Shao is now a privy deputy envoy, do you know?" Xu Wei shook his head, but he didn't think it was strange. The third uncle's style of life is very different from his father's, and it is expected that he can climb up.

He Guan picked up the teacup and glanced at him, wanting to stop talking. This is his family matter, and it is inconvenient for outsiders to ask more. But this son really likes it, although he is young, he is talented and steady. What's even more rare is that you are not only capable, but also hard-working. In these years, there are too few people who bury their heads in doing practical things. I can't sit back and watch someone stumble over him. After thinking about it again and again, he still said: "I remember that the three brothers of your father's generation all joined the army as generals, and they are from a family of soldiers. Now that your uncle has passed away, only your father and uncle are left to support each other, which is amazing. ”

Xu Wei also smiled and said nothing. But he smiled bitterly and supported each other? The third uncle and his father are already like strangers, you take your Yangguan Road, and I cross my single-plank bridge, with a posture of old and dead. But this is a matter of the previous generation, and it is not my turn to take care of it, and I don't have the leisure to take care of it.

Seeing him like this, He Guan immediately asked, "Oh? Could it be that your uncle and father are not harmonious? ”

Xu Wei nodded, the so-called family ugliness should not be publicized, there is no need to elaborate on it. Moreover, when I came to Hefu, I didn't come to talk about these old things about Chen Guzi's rotten sesame seeds. Unexpectedly, He Guan then said: "It's no wonder......"

Hearing the signs that something was wrong, Xu Wei asked, "Where did Taiwei start with this?" ”

He Guan looked at him and said, "Do you know that the merits you have made this time, if you are used to it, how many steps can you upgrade?" Regarding the official system of the Song Dynasty, Xu Wei still has a half-understanding, and shook his head when he heard the words.

"I don't dare to say more, at least I can step into the list of six grades, and I will be given an observation to wait for promotion. But when you evaluate your combat exploits, some people obstruct left and right, questioning your field exploits with the Jin Army, and only turn one order. He also said that you are not a serious officer of the forbidden army, so it is not appropriate to be appointed exceptionally, and you still need to be tempered. My generation of military ministers can't speak, but Huang Qianshan cried out for you in front of the officials, and in the end he still maintained the original plan. Do you know who this person is? He Guan said.

Do you need to ask? It must be the third uncle Xu Shao, who is undoubtedly there. Only, what is his motive for this? Just because he was at odds with his father, he turned his anger on himself? This is unlikely, if he was such a small-bellied person, he would not have climbed to such a high position today. Besides, he has no conflict of interest with him, he is a second-class officer, and he is just a petty officer, can he be guilty?

Seeing that Xu Wei's expression was different, He Guan was also quite indignant, and snorted: "Xu Shumi's personal vendetta, besides, you are still his own nephew!" It is ...... to hinder your future because of discord with your Father."

Xu Wei pondered for a long time, and asked tentatively: "Third uncle, he was promoted to privy deputy envoy, presumably because the official family is very important to him, right?" ”

He Guan sneered: "Isn't it?" Today, he was also praised by the court. After hearing this, Xu Wei understood the reason.