Since returning to Chang'an, Xu Wei has not been idle. Meritorious officers and soldiers should be rewarded for their meritorious service, the martyrs should be commemorated for their bereavement and remembrance, the arrangements for defense should be changed, and the troops should be reorganized. This pile of piles and pieces can't be separated from him. Fortunately, no matter how busy you are, you are in Chang'an City, during the day or in Shuaisi, or in the government, you can always return home at night, eat delicious meals, and sleep in warm beds. If you are in the mood, you should invite three or five brothers to your home and have a drink. The interest is higher, go out to find a wine shop, and call three or five kaki entertainment and entertainment, Zhang Jiujiu will definitely have no opinion.

It's just that this time is different from the past, Xu Wei takes more care and love for his mother, and strictly prohibits her from doing housework anymore. If you are still a cow and a horse like in Hefu before, then what is the point of you marrying my surname Xu?

In the blink of an eye, to the end of September, because the Xuanfu Disposal Department had already issued a clear order, at the end of the month, all the commanders were summoned to Qinzhou to discuss the matter. Xu Weisui entrusted military affairs to Wu Jue and others, and as for the government affairs of Jingzhao Mansion, which has always been handled by the secretary of the department, he generally does not ask. Then he took his cousin Xu Cheng and led only dozens of guards to Qinzhou. The reason why he took Xu Cheng with him was to consider it. At the beginning, Xu Da entrusted his second son to his cousin, because Xu Cheng was a prodigal, never restless, and he was good at causing trouble. And because Xu Yuan had already made up for his eldest son Xu Yan, there was no chance to arrange Xu Cheng again for the time being. Therefore, he sent it to his cousin Xu Jiu. First, experience and experience, and second, also want to be an official and a half-job.

Of course, Xu Wei did not disappoint him, in the past few years, although Xu Cheng's military exploits were not as prominent as those of Yang Yan and Zhang Xian, he also made great contributions, and served as the commander of Xu Wei's army, and entered the ranks of middle-level generals. Moreover, in the past few years, Xu Cheng has been among the most war-torn units in the Western Army, has rich experience in fighting against Jin, and has grown into a capable talent.

Everyone wants talents, but Xu Wei didn't plan to keep this nephew in his army all the time. Xu Da took over the military affairs of Huanqing, although the Xuanfu Disposal Division has not yet made a clear statement, but it is not difficult for Xu Wei to see that the third uncle wants to pull the two roads that are the easiest to defend and difficult to attack in Shaanxi together. It not only cut off the military power of Quduan, a thorn in the head, but also facilitated the integration of Jingyuan and Huanqing.

This is naturally a good thing, but Huanqing was first in charge of Wang Yi, and then Qu Duan went to insert a pole, and the situation was very complicated. The eldest brother took over this place, presumably he also had a headache, and it can be said that it was the time to employ people. At this time, it should be the most appropriate to send his son back.

In addition, Xu Wei's move has another meaning, between him and Xu Yuan, he threw out personal feelings. Both of them are now in Shaanxi, and they are all generals with heavy troops. Maintaining a close relationship with Xu Yuan is beneficial to Xu Jiu.

In fact, now, since Xu Shao arrived in Shaanxi, the division of military affairs has begun to take shape. Jingyuan Huanqing, headed by Xu Yuan. Qin Feng Yongxing, headed by Xu Wei. The area around the Xizhou River, although it is still in charge of Xihe Shuai Wang Yi, Yao Pingzhong has returned to Xihe to take up his post, and with the background of the Yao family, Yao Pingzhong will take over this shift sooner or later. And Xu Wei, who is cousin with Xu Yuan, and Yao Pingzhong resolved the earlier conflict through a series of events. In this way, Xu Wei is in Shaanxi, and there are basically no opposing people.

However, it is said that Xu Wei and Xu Cheng's two uncles and nephews traced Weishui to the west, and rode between Qin and Long, only to see that the autumn harvest had been completed along the way. Everywhere you look, you can see the fields after the harvest and the farmers turning the soil. Just a few hundred miles away, the Song and Jin armies fought bloody battles more than once, fighting to the death. But the area has not been affected. To put it bluntly, Xu Wei's contribution is the greatest. If it weren't for him desperately guarding the front line of Chang'an, I am afraid that Shaanxi would really have to rely entirely on Sichuan for food. Although the Jin army occupied the Yanyan Road and the eastern part of the Guanzhong Plain, it was not yet a pain in the face of Shaanxi. At least in terms of geographical resources, it has not been able to choke the lifeblood of Shaanxi.

On September 27, Xu Wei arrived at Qinzhou City. In fact, strictly speaking, as Qin Fengshuai, this should be the place where he works and garrisons. After arranging his lodgings at the inn, he ordered the sergeant to go out and buy some gifts. After all, for Yu Gong, Xu Shao is the chief, but Yu Private is the only elder of the Xu family now. The necessary etiquette must still be fulfilled.

Ready to stop, he first went to the Xuanfu Disposal Department to report, and it happened that Xu Shao was not in the government office on business. Then he returned to the pavilion and waited until the end of the night before he took the gifts to Xu Shao's residence.

Xu Shao's mansion is in the center of Qinzhou City and is easy to find. When Xu Wei dismounted in front of the door, the servant guarding the door did not know him. Seeing him coming on horseback, followed by two soldiers carrying things, they regarded him as an official who had come to pull the relationship. When Xu Wei stepped forward to politely ask him to report, he actually raised his head and asked with a snort: "Where did this official come from?" Want to see my family to preach the minister, but have official business? ”

Xu Wei didn't have time to answer, a person came out of the mansion, but Xu Shao brought it from Tokyo. Knowing Xu Wei, he panicked and rushed out, and exclaimed: "Oh, which gust of wind blew the little official here?" Hurry up, please, please hurry, Xuan Xiang just returned home on the front foot, and the petty official arrived on the back foot, isn't it a coincidence? Ha ha. ”

Xu Wei saw that he was familiar, and he couldn't remember who his surname was, so he walked in with a haha. The man waited for him to walk some distance, and then reprimanded a few disciples: "Blind your dog's eyes! Do you know who he is? A bunch of foodies! After scolding, he hurriedly followed.

After leading Xu Wei to the flower hall and sitting down, he personally served tea, and the man said: "After a little public security, the villain will go to report to the prime minister." ”

"Don't worry, you take these things and go again, there is labor." Xu Wei said politely.

"Don't hide it, if it's someone else, the villain really doesn't dare to stretch out this hand. But the husband is his own family, and if he accepts it, he will accept it, haha. "It seems that this guy seems to be the manager of Xu Shao's mansion, and he can speak well with one mouth.

Xu Wei hadn't taken a few sips of that cup of tea before Xu Shao came out. He didn't even have time to change the purple official uniform, and after quickly turning out of the inner hall, he looked at Xu Wei and said with a smile: "Ziang has been tired all the way, why don't you rest in the pavilion?" ”

"My nephew has seen my uncle." Xu Wei stood up and made a serious salute.

Xu Shao hurriedly grabbed him and blamed: "You are now a handsome guard, and you are not a doll, why do you bother to do this big gift?" ”

"No matter how big it is, it's still the nephew of the Xu family." Xu Wei said with a smile.

Xu Shao looked very happy, looked his nephew up and down, and couldn't help sighing: "It's really difficult for you to work hard ahead." Let's go, you go first and then visit your third aunt and then come to talk, she can often talk to you. ”

Xu Wei entered the back hall and worshiped his aunt. The sentence "Both parents are dead, uncle is the father, and the aunt is the mother", Xu Shao's old wife was about to burst into tears when she heard it, and said directly, "My son, it's rare that you have this heart." When Rong Ma is long, it is better to come and see your uncle and aunt more. ”

Xu Wei answered and went out, and the housekeeper directly invited him to the study.

"Sit down and talk." Xu Shao did not sit behind the copywriter, but waited in the guest seat. Xu Wei thanked him before he sat down, and the steward covered the door and stayed away.

"You sent troops this time, defeated the gold thieves in Huazhou, and won a lot of people, and you are very satisfied." Xu Shao said.

When he mentioned this, Xu Wei was a little annoyed and sighed: "I don't dare to hide it from my uncle, in Huazhou, I actually fought with Jin Jun to lose both." In the end, although he won, he also suffered heavy losses. originally wanted to try to win to Juzhou, but unexpectedly returned in vain, this is still a nephew's underestimating enemy. ”

"It's not easy for you to think like that. But you don't have to be too persistent, you have already achieved a great success in defeating the elite of the Jin Army with inferior troops. Uncle played for Zhenjiang Xingzai, and the official royal pen personally criticized it, saying that you fought a good battle. The edict commending you arrived a few days ago, and when the commanders of all roads arrived, my uncle would announce it publicly. Xu Shao said with relief.

As for what kind of awards, Xu Wei actually didn't care much. He has made three grades, and then up, that is, the "Jianjie" that the Great Song Dynasty military ministers dreamed of and regarded as the highest glory. But when Jiedu came to the Song Dynasty, it was just an honorary title, and what he valued was something real. However, he now has 70,000 or 80,000 soldiers and horses in his hands, and the defense area covers almost the entire southern part of Shaanxi. If you want to go further, unless Xu Shao gives him the position of Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Envoy, he will sit.

However, when Xu Shao mentioned this, he remembered one thing: "Uncle, the posthumous gift of the bereavement of the deceased general......"

When Xu Shao heard this, he looked at his nephew and smacked his lips: "Tsk, I'll just say that the children of the Xu family are born to lead soldiers." All the time, I have soldiers in my heart, okay. This matter was also approved by the above, and Mattei posthumously presented the observer envoy of the same state, and gave him a funeral silver, and his parents, wife, and children each received a pension. Mattei is a son, right? This child will be an adult in the future, and if he wants to join the army, he can be subordinate to his father's department, and according to his father's rank, he can be directly in the eight-rank martial arts. Of course, this is all handled according to the system of the imperial court, and if there is indeed any special situation in his family, then he will take care of it. ”

After hearing this, Xu Wei nodded and said, "I think these can protect his family." ”

After talking for a while, Xu Shao suddenly changed his words and asked, "Ziang, do you know what happened when you were summoned to Qinzhou this time?" ”

After seeing Xu Wei shake his head, he continued: "You have been in Shaanxi for a few years, and my uncle asked you, where was the biggest problem of the Western Army before?" ”

"Work together, work together." Xu Wei replied.

"Not bad! The Western Army carried the name of a century-old strong army, and naturally it was fought out. But the arrogant generals are unruly, and the court intends to contain them. It has created a situation in which the western armies are not subordinate to each other and check and balance each other. In the past, when I fought with the party, these shortcomings were not fully exposed. However, the rise of the Jurchens swept the world in more than ten years, and the fierceness of their offensive was unprecedented. Just like the Western Army, he also planted his head in front of the Jin Army. After passing through Shaanxi, the army is the first, and the essentials of the army are unified command. That's what my uncle is going to do now. ”