After pacifying Renduoquan City, Xu Wei left Xihe Road and returned to Qinzhou. At present, the wheat harvest has been completed, and the harvest in various places is not bad, but because a large number of displaced people have returned to their hometowns, Shaanxi still needs some support from Sichuan to solve the problem of eating. Xu Wei then coordinated with the Xuanfu Disposal Department in Mianzhou to solve the problem.

After the incident, Xu Wei wrote to Wang Shu and politely expressed his gratitude, after all, he was mainly in charge of Shaanxi, although he could also judge Sichuan, but in order to show respect for the old governor Wang Shu, he generally did not ask except to show his authority when necessary.

However, Wang Shu gave a reply, but Zijin Tiger was surprised, Wang Xuanfu said in a private letter that he had already played to the court, asking to step down from the office, and Xingzai had also approved it, approved his request, and summoned him to Jiangnan to join the Hajj. Although Wang Shu is old, he still has two years to reach the age of Zhiren, and he resigns at this time, which is prone to controversy.

The reason is that there is no chief official in Sichuan and Shaanxi, and he and Xu Wei are both deputy envoys of Xuanfu. If you resign in advance, others may speculate, such as disagreement with Xu Wei. In view of this, after receiving the letter, Xu Wei immediately set off for Mianzhou to meet.

I have to say that Sichuan is indeed a good place, with beautiful mountains and rivers, and outstanding people, but Sichuan is a fire-like season in June, and it is so hot that there is really no way. Xu Wei went all the way down, and when he arrived in Mianzhou, he felt that he had been peeled off a layer of skin. I can't wait to jump into the Fujiang River to cool off.

As for the Xuanfu Disposal Division, Wang Shu was not in the yamen, saying that he had gone to Luofu Mountain to escape the summer. The affairs of the Xuanfu Disposal Department are temporarily presided over by Zhang Jun. Xu Wei then left Mianzhou City and went to Luofu Mountain. Luofu Mountain is called to fall down the Floating Mountain again, is located in the northerly direction of the west of Mianzhou, because there are 12 steep and steep peaks in the clouds and mist, it is named after the 12 peaks that float from time to time in the clouds, there is "Feiming Zen Temple" on the mountain, it was built in the Tang Dynasty, the incense was prosperous, it was a good place to escape the summer.

Xu Wei went to Luofu Mountain, and the fruit was a good place. Stacked green peaks and ridges, the forms are different, the pines and cypresses on the mountain are evergreen, quiet and cool, the sound of the bell chime is heard from time to time, so that people can throw away their troubles, so uncomfortable. Wang Shu has a courtyard on the mountain, and when he encounters hot weather, he often comes to live.

Xu Wei left the guards in the small town at the foot of the mountain, went up the mountain alone, and went to the courtyard of Wang Shu, and saw that although it was not open, it was also quiet. At this time, the firewood was half-hidden, and a small servant was carrying a basket to pick melons and fruits in the courtyard.

"Wang Xuanfu is at ease, he is so bent on saying goodbye to old age, he doesn't even care about the affairs of the company, but he leaves it to Zhang Jun to take care of." Xu Wei had a secret thought, and then stepped forward.

"Xuanfu Xianggong is here?" Xu Wei asked from outside the fence.

The little guy was shocked when someone came over. Xu Wei took off his official robe early because of the hot weather, only wearing short brown, the little guy looked up and down, saw the corner of the official robe in his hand, saw that it was purple, hurriedly opened the firewood door, and saluted: "Where did the prince come from?" ”

"You don't know me?" Xu Weiyi frowned.

"Please forgive the villain." That little guy knows a lot about etiquette.

Xu Wei was helpless, so he had to say: "I am Xu Wei." ”

"Xu Xuanfu?" Xiaowu's face changed, and he quickly got out of the way and respectfully invited Xu Wei in. As soon as he entered, Xu Jiu found that this Wang Xuanfu Courtyard looked simple on the surface, but there was a hole in it. Inside the fence, a brick wall is covered, and the further you go in, the more exquisite it becomes. The little guy led Xu Wei, avoided the main hall, walked to the corridor next to him, walked for a while, and turned into a garden.

But here it has reached the cliff, and the ground is more than twenty steps round, smooth, and paved with stone slabs. At this time, in the middle of summer, the garden is full of flowers, bees and butterflies, and it is very beautiful. That's not all, the most amazing thing is that a flying spring, splashing down from under the cliff, is really like a silver plate of pearl and jade!

Wang Shu set up a chaise longue by the spring, also dressed in short brown, and held a paper fan in his hand, half covering his face, as if he had fallen asleep soundly. The little guy wanted to wake up, but was blocked by Xu Wei and let him go, and then sat down on the edge of the flower bed next to him to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the garden.

"This kind person will enjoy it too." Xu Wei smiled secretly. This garden, which is nearly 100 steps long inside and out, must be expensive. Wang Shu has always shown himself as a loyal elder, and it is easy for people to put their sleeves on him.

After a long while, the sweat on Xu Wei's body was dry, and Wang Shu let out a long "um", shook the folding fan in his hand again, and said vaguely: "I asked you to pick some fresh fruits, why didn't you come for half a day?" ”

Xu Wei picked out a red and pink peach from the fruit basket beside him, got up and handed it forward, and said, "Xianggong, please use it." ”

Wang Shu heard that the voice was wrong, and when he opened his eyes, he was about to jump up from the recliner like an electric shock. Xu Wei laughed and reached out to pull him.

Wang Shu was a little angry: "Ziang, you said you came, why didn't you tell me in advance, look at me, how rude I am!" ”

Xu Wei smiled: "Xianggong is Xu's old chief, I should wait for you, why is it rude?" ”

"Oh, when you come to Mianzhou, you just need to call someone to the mountain to say hello, and I'll go back to the city, why don't you take a trip?" Tsk, oops......" Wang Shu couldn't stop reproaching. Then, he called the servants to bring tables and chairs, and sat down by the spring with Xu Wei, put fresh melons and fruits, and brewed two cups of Shiquan tea.

Xu Wei was indeed thirsty, and he couldn't wait for the tea to cool, so he took a bowl of mountain spring from the pool next to him, and poured it down, sweet and clear, and soaked into his heart and lungs. Wang Shu peeled a pear for him and handed it over: "Come, taste it, it's all grown by yourself." ”

Xu Wei took it and said in surprise: "Xianggong planted it himself?" How can you still have this hobby? ”

"When I'm old, it's good to be active. Even when he returns to his hometown in Qingyang in the future, the old man is just farming. Wang Shu said with a smile.

Hearing him mention this, Xu Wei just cut into the topic: "Xianggong, why are you in a hurry?" ”

Wang Shu said with a smile while peeling the peach: "I'm in good health and in good spirits, but after all, at this age, there is not much to come." I won't do my best, leave some time for myself, be quiet and quiet, and spend a few years in peace, even if I close my eyes, it doesn't matter. ”

"But Xianggong has been in Sichuan and Shaanxi for many years, once you leave your post, who will preside over these two places in Qin and Shu?" Xu Wei didn't eat a bite of the pear in his hand.

Wang Shu glanced at him and said with a smile: "Ziang doesn't need to praise me, the old man has no other skills, just to help." First Li Xuanfu, then two Xu Xuanfu, the court read that I have work, all the way to Xuanfu deputy envoy, after Xu Churen went to work, I presided over another paragraph, enough, the rest of the matter depends on you. ”

Xu Wei detained a few more words, and Wang Shu shook his head and smiled.

Seeing this, Xu Wei picked up the pear and took a bite, and praised: "Well, the meat is fine, juicy, sweet, and a good thing." ”

Xu Wei is a martial artist, and when he eats something, half of it is gone. Wang Shu was different, he peeled the peach, cut it into pieces, put it on a silver plate, and ate it. After eating two pieces, he asked with a smile: "Ziang is here to accompany me to drink tea?" ”

Xu Wei smiled and said, "Xianggong said in the letter that the Xing Dynasty has approved you to Zhishi, and he has sent an edict to the south of the Yangtze River. When are you going to leave? ”

"It's hot and hot these days, and when these days are cooler, I will set off for Jiangnan." Wang Shu replied.

"Wouldn't it be better to live in Mianzhou? Qingyang experienced military disasters and difficult conditions. Xu Wei suggested. Wang Shu is a person from Qingyang, the capital of Huanqing Road, so he has this saying.

"Thank you Ziang for your concern, I also have this intention, but it depends on the arrangement of the imperial court." Wang Shu said with a smile.

Xu Wei gossiped for a while, all of which were inconsequential things, and Wang Shu also guessed a few points in his heart when he saw this. Then he said: "After I leave my post, you are the only deputy envoy of the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division, and your burden is not light." ”

Xu Wei laughed: "Where is the responsibility, what is the importance?" It's just that I'm afraid that the minister will not be able to handle civil affairs skillfully. ”

"You don't have to be humble, you have been in the local area for more than ten years, and I originally discussed with Zhang Jun, saying that although you are a handsome minister, you are also quite insightful in government affairs, and you will be competent." Wang Shu said.

After Xu Wei finished eating the pear, he put the core on the plate, wiped his hands, and said deliberately: "It's okay, anyway, it's a temporary host, so let's just make it difficult." When the new Xuanfu arrives, I will hand it over. ”

Do you think, no matter how loyal and honest Wang Shu is, he can be an official for a lifetime, can he not hear the sound of the strings? also cleaned his hands, and said with a straight face: "Ziang, you and I should be friends who have forgotten the year, and now that I have stepped down, I don't care if I have some words to say to you." ”

Xu Wei nodded and said, "Xianggong, please speak." ”

"With the current situation, Sichuan and Shaanxi still have to be governed together, and the reconstruction of Shaanxi cannot be separated from the support of Sichuan. After the old man leaves, who can take on this important responsibility and sit in Sichuan and Shaanxi? Is there a second candidate besides you? If you don't talk about your great achievements, just talk about your qualifications, and now who dares to say that you are still young? You can rest assured, if you don't ask about it, if you don't ask, once you ask, I will highly recommend you! Actually, it is estimated that the imperial court has already considered this issue, and the eight achievements are yours. Wang Shu pointed at Xu Wei and said with a smile.

Xu Wei was happy, but it was in vain that he had worked with Wang Shu for many years and got along well. At a critical time, this old-timer still has to pull himself. Although his recommendation will definitely play a decisive role, it will at least let the people in Hangzhou refer to it. The last time I entered the industry in the audience, my self-confidence still left a good impression on Xiao Zhao's official family, and this time I may have to straighten it out.

I also heard Wang Shu say: "Although the ancestors have a family law, it also varies from time to time. Now, the two Zhejiang Xuanfu Divisions and Jinghu Xuanfu Divisions are all presided over by military ministers. Sichuan, Shaanxi, a land rich in strong soldiers, really needs you to command. Ziang, when Xu Xuanfu went, he asked you to recuperate with the people, and I am also leaving, but I have nothing to say to you, only one. ”

Xu Wei was upright, and said with a straight face: "Listen to the teachings of Xianggong." ”

"I don't dare to preach, it's a suggestion." Wang Shu picked up the teacup, took the lid of the cup and gently shook the tea, blew a few more sips, then took a sip, and after covering it, he continued, "The imperial court has set up the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division, which is mainly to combine the forces of the two places to help the Western Army in the battle. It's easy to say, there are two things, one is to resist gold and defend the land, and the other is to operate the place. Therefore, after you preside over the daily affairs of the Xuanfu Disposal Division, you should still focus on this, right? Of course, the old man knows that you are a person with broad vision and far-reaching vision, but we should still be pragmatic and focus on taking care of the bottom of our noses, right? ”

Xu Wei is a person who understands, and he doesn't need Wang Shu to pick out what he means. It's nothing more than saying that I'm a little ambitious, specifically referring to getting married to Western Xia and contacting the Khitan. In front of the old chief, there was no need for him to explain, and the other party had already given his respects.

The reason why I married the Western Xia is not to let it fall to our side to fight against Jin, but mainly because I hope that the party members will not stab them in the back. But now it seems that it's not enough to just show favor and woo, and you have to slap it in the face.

As for contacting the Khitan, I didn't expect it to send troops to the east to restore the country immediately, and I followed across the Yellow River and went all the way to Yanyun. In the short term, I want to get in touch and build momentum. Of course, it is not known how to develop in the long run.

"Xianggong is very right, I wrote it down." Xu Wei said earnestly.

Wang Shu suddenly raised his voice and smiled: "The old man didn't treat you as an outsider, so he persuaded him bluntly, don't worry about it." Just because Shaanxi is where the country's strong army is, and Sichuan is a place where money is endowed, if these two places are managed well, they will already be loyal to the king. ”

"Whatever the minister says, it's too late to thank him." Xu Weidao.

"Well, also, Zhang Jun has great ambitions, integrity, and vision, but he still needs to be experienced." Although Wang Shu's words were subtle, he was actually reminding Xu Wei that Zhang Jun's actual ability still needs to be strengthened, and he should pay attention when he uses it.

Xu Wei actually has a good impression of Zhang Jun, but he hasn't worked with him for a long time, so he doesn't know his ability, and now that Wang Shu reminds him, he will also write it down.

"In addition, Zhao Kai, you have to pay attention, this person is very good at managing money, now promote Sichuan Tea and Horse Division, if there is a chance in the future...... You know that, right? Wang Shu said.

Xu Wei couldn't help but be a little moved, if it was reasonable for Wang Shu to recommend him, it would be commendable to think of such thoughtfulness for him. In fact, as a party chief, you don't need to know everything, you can do everything, and everyone else is starving to death? You only need to have the ability to know people and be good at their duties, what Wang Shu is doing now is to find a shortcut for Xu Wei and let him get on track as soon as possible.

On this day, Xu Wei was on Luofu Mountain and talked with Wang Shu until the evening. From the future direction of Sichuan and Shaanxi, to the personnel of various departments, from the military to the economy, everything is covered. Anyway, Wang Shu told this junior his experience and opinions without reservation.

In view of the fact that although Wang Shu has been sent to the office, it has also been approved, but after all, the person has not left. Xu Wei did not stay in Mianzhou for long, and returned to Qinzhou on the third day. In late June, Wang Shu set off for Jiangnan.

In July, when he passed through Jinghu, he finally learned the latest battle situation. This time, it was still Wanyan Zongbi who commanded the troops of Nankou, and this time, he was obviously eager to avenge the last one-arrow revenge, gathered elite soldiers and strong generals, and launched a fierce attack on Xianghan! At the same time, he sent a division to attack Huaixi!

But the development of the war situation may not be as desired by the Jurchen king. The first was the Jin army that attacked Huaixi, and it suffered a defeat as soon as it saw it. was slapped to the head by Li Xianzhong, the commander of the pacification division of the Huaixi of the Great Song Dynasty, which led to an unfavorable teacher. Subsequently, the Jin army focused on attacking in Huaixi, and Huaixi pacified Liu Guangguo to unify 17,000 troops to fight against it, but unfortunately he was defeated and lost several counties in two states. At this time, the Zhejia army stationed in Huaixi received an order from the king of Fenyang County, Zheyan, and began to counterattack the Jin army.

In Xianghan, Wushu did not directly attack Xiangyang City at first, but attacked Suizhou and Yingzhou. These two states are the defense areas of Yue Fei, the general of Jinghu, Yue Pengju trained his troops to obtain the law, and his soldiers were all fierce and good at fighting, and there were many fellow villagers who started from his hometown with him, such as Wang Gui, etc., were brave generals. The Jin army came to attack in a big way, and Yue Peng watched its vigor, relying on high walls and deep trenches, not fighting.

The general of the Wushu faction could not overcome the strong attack for several days, so he personally commanded the attack on Suizhou City. The elite of the Jin army came out this time, and the combat effectiveness was certainly not comparable to the Lianghe signing army in the last round, and Yue Fei sent his son Yue Yun to lead hundreds of horsemen out of the city to raid when he was in danger. Yue Yun is known as the "winning officer" in the army, and has won the praise of many uncles and uncles, because this son has excellent martial arts, and he must have two iron cone guns in every battle to prevent damage. Once the war starts, before the first soldier, he is not afraid of arrows and stones, and he will not be injured and will not go into battle.

He led hundreds of horsemen to rush out of the city, straight through the Jin army's formation, left and right, as strong as the Jurchen army, and it was also scattered for a while. Seeing that he was menacing, Wushu forced the siege troops to withdraw, and Yue Fei took the opportunity to strengthen the city defenses.

After attacking for more than ten days, he couldn't overcome it, and his sorcerers jumped like thunder. This time, he bet the elite of the Jin army, if he can't take Xianghan, I'm afraid there will be no big chance in the future. At this time, He Guan heard that Suizhou was besieged, and urgently sent the general Chang Jiejun to help in the battle.

The Jin army withdrew from the siege and retreated more than ten miles. After Chang Jiejun arrived, Yue Fei thought that the opportunity had come. Then he led his troops and horses out of the city with Chang Jie's army and fought against the Jin army.

Wushu was deeply impressed by Yue Fei, so he did not dare to underestimate the enemy, he sent a Jurchen 10,000 troops, a Bohai 10,000 troops, accompanied by a Khitan 10,000 troops, the actual 8,000 people, and 7,000 elite soldiers, with a total of 35,000 elites to fight with Yue Fei's army in the field.

The war has begun, and the Jin army has stormed! Yue Fei formed a strict formation, first using long-range sharp weapons such as the Divine Arm Bow and the Bed Crossbow to contain the Jin army's offensive, and then ordered Yue Yun to lead a thousand cavalry to cover the flanks, ready to surprise or cover at any time.

However, Yue Pengju underestimated Jin Jun. This time, in addition to drawing elite soldiers and strong generals from the army guarding against the Khitan on the Western Front, Wushu also selected tigers and wolves from the original Western Route Army. These people all have rich experience in fighting with the Western Army, and when the battle was fierce, a former Western Route Army general found that although Yue Fei's formation was rigorous, it was slightly weaker than the stacked formation of the Western Army's good envoys. Moreover, although Yue Fei's crossbow is strong, it does not have the sharpest firearms of the Western Army. If you use heavy riding to charge, it will definitely work.

The Wushu thought so much and took the suggestion. First, a large number of infantry were sent to gnaw at Yue Fei's large array, and only then did the "Iron Floating Massacre" be put out again and listed on the flanks of the Song army's large array. And before the impact, send light cavalry to attack and harass the Song army, and when the other party was tired of coping, the Tiefutu came with a landslide and a crack, overwhelming the mountains and the sea!