Since Liu Guangshi took office, Xu Wei often did not go to the Xuanfu Division to handle official affairs on the grounds that he was not good, and the main officials of the department, such as Ma Kuo, Zhang Qing, Liu Ziyu, Wu Gong, etc., did not seem to be wary of Liu Xuanju, an outsider, anyway, as long as the affairs were sent to the department, they all went to ask Liu Guangshi for instructions.

Of course, Liu Guangshi has been working for so many years in Huanqingshuai, and Leng Buding suddenly mentioned Xuanfu Silai, and he didn't say that he was not familiar with many affairs, and he couldn't find the north at all, so in the end he could only be handled by his staff. However, Liu Guangshi still knew why the imperial court wanted to use him, he was not familiar with the administrative, financial, and personnel aspects of Sichuan and Shaanxi, but he had a good deal in the military. Long before he came to Xingyuan Mansion to take office, he pondered one thing, originally wanted to wait for the skin to step on before acting, but now seeing that Xu Wei is sick and often does not come to Xuanfu Division, he wants to act in advance.

On this day, it was the routine rest of the officials of the Xuanfu Division, and Liu Guangshi's family had settled down, so he took a few entourages and went to the Xingyuan market to buy some gifts at random, and let the little servants carry them to Xu Wei's mansion. Because he had just arrived and did not know the way, he asked the people in the street. Looking all the way, I saw that the door of the Xu Mansion was open, very magnificent, and even the five or six men sitting at the gate were also brightly dressed.

Seeing that a guest was coming, a person came down the steps and asked politely, "Is there something wrong with the official?" ”

"You report, Liu Guangshi came to worship Taiwei Xu." Liu Guangshi said. The person probably knew about him, so he didn't report it at all, and directly bowed and invited Liu Guangshi to enter the door, and he didn't go to the small door next to him, but opened the middle door, which was courtesy. He was invited to sit down in the main hall, served tea, and then went to report to the master.

Liu Xuanju sat in the hall and looked around, and saw that the furnishings in the hall were not as luxurious as he imagined, but just simple and elegant. I thought that Xu Wei had been in charge of Sichuan and Shaanxi for so many years, and he didn't know how much property he had earned, but this house was not magnificent, but it was a little worse inside. In fact, how did he know that Xu Wei never asked about the affairs of the family, it was his wife Zhang Jiujiu who was in charge, and Zhang Jiuyue's parents died early, and he was used to living a simple life, even if he was now developed and had a huge family fortune, he didn't like luxury and extravagance.

As soon as I drank two sips of tea, I saw a young man holding Xu Wei and walking out on crutches, and at a glance he knew that he was Xu Wei's young son. Liu Guangshi stood up and saluted: "I take the liberty to visit, and I ask the captain for forgiveness for the trouble." ”

"What did the verdict say? You are such a distinguished guest, I can't please invite you, please take a seat. Xu Wei said with a smile. After that, he asked his son Xu Hu to worship Liu Guangshi.

"Yanai is so good-looking, I look at it like this, but I see some shadows when I first saw the captain, it's really a tiger father without a dog!" Liu Guangshi was praised.

"Hehe, it looks like he has a good skin, but his belly is actually very reckless." Xu Wei said humbly and let his son go down.

Liu Guangshi thought that Xu Wei hadn't been to the Xuanfu Division for four days in a row, so he had to ask about the affairs of the company, but the other party never mentioned it, and only said some gossip on the scene. In the end, Liu Guangshi couldn't help but open his mouth. But Xu Wei didn't wait for him to finish speaking, he had already said: "The affairs of the Xuanfu Division, there is a judgment to do it on my behalf, I am very relieved, so I don't have to tell me." If there is an unknown verdict, just ask Ma Zichong and Liu Yanxiu about them. ”

He was so "on the road" that Liu Guangshi didn't know how to talk about it, and he couldn't get around the topic for a long time. How could Xu Wei not know that he must have nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, seeing that his words flickered, he was hesitant, and asked: "Taiwei Liu, we have been comrades in the Western Army for so many years, you might as well say something directly, you don't have to see it like this." Regardless of the public sī, if Xu can help him, there is no one who does not say a word. ”

Hearing this, Liu Guangshi said again and again: "Mrs. Xu's openness and honesty are really admirable. If Liu Mou supports me again, he will not be down. Well, then I'll be blunt. ”

"That's exactly how it should be." Xu Wei nodded.

"That's right." Liu Xuanju raised his head, thought for a while, and then continued, "Taiwei also knows that I have been in office for many years in Huanqingshuai, and now I have been sentenced to Sichuan and Shaanxi by the edict of the Son of Heaven, and this Huanqing army is temporarily commanded by Liu Qi. I have an idea, and I can't make up my mind, so I came to ask Xu Xuanfu for advice. You listen to what he said, "I can't make up my mind", this Xuanfu envoy is Xu Wei, and it is your turn to make up your mind?

Xu Wei didn't have anything unusual, just waited for the following.

"At that time, the setting of the roads in Shaanxi was completely for the Western Xia, so the four roads along the border, such as Yanyan, Huanqing, Jingyuan, and Xihe, have always gathered the elite of the Western Army. This is what the situation required in the past, and there is nothing to say. But now, the Western Xia is dead, and although the Khitans have returned to the east, at least for now, they don't see much hostility towards us. Moreover, under the leadership of the Tai Lieutenant, our Shenwu Right Army also successively regained the front line of Hengshan Tiandu Mountain, controlled the danger, and then gathered heavy troops on the border, which seemed less necessary. So...... Is it possible to cut one road along the four roads? At least you can save money. Only then did Liu Guangshi express his meaning.

Xu Wei didn't move, but asked: "In the opinion of the verdict, which way is appropriate?" ”

Liu Guangshi was stunned, thinking that the other party had misunderstood, and hurriedly said: "This, of course, is Huanqing." Taiwei is clear that among the various economic and strategic divisions, Duhuanqing has the weakest troops and the smallest defense area, even if it is abolished, it will not have much impact. ”

Xu Wei has not yet expressed his position, and said: "After the abolition of the Huanqing Jingluo Pacification Division, how will the subordinate troops, the officials of the division, and the defense area be handled?" Is there an idea for the verdict? ”

"This Liu has thought about it." Liu Guangshi stroked his beard and said. "After the abolition of the Huanqing Shuai Division, the subordinate troops will be transferred to the Xuanfu Division for direct control, and the officials of this division can be arranged at their discretion, and if there is a suitable one, it is not impossible to transfer them to the Xuanfu Division. As for the defense area, it doesn't matter, it can be assigned to Yan Yan or Jingyuan Shuaisi. ”

Hearing this, the Purple Gold Tiger understood the other party's intentions. Liu Guangshi went to serve in the Xuanfu Division, and Huan Qingshuai was vacant, and he didn't want his descendants to fall into the hands of others. Several generals under his command, such as Liu Qi and Li Yanxian, are all related to him, so he is unwilling to help them take the position. Suo Xìng laid off the Huanqing Shuai Division, and the troops were directly under the jurisdiction of the Xuanfu Division.

This method is actually not new, Xu Wei's third uncle Xu Shao used to do this when he was the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi. From this, it is not difficult to see that Liu Guangshi knows one thing very well, that is, Xu Wei's position will not be guaranteed sooner or later, and it must be him who will replace him. Therefore, he began to grasp the military power now, as a military minister, he can have no territory, but he can't do without the army, Liu Guangshi, who was born in Jiangmen, understands this very well.

Seeing that Xu Wei was speechless for a long time, Liu Guangshi asked: "This is just a little bit of foolishness, what does the Taiwei want?" ”

Xu Wei didn't speak, held the teacup, took the lid of the cup and gently dàng the tea, and blew a few times without hurrying, then he took a few sips like a little water, tasted the tea, put down the cup, "tsk" in his mouth, sighed again, and said: "I personally have no opinion on this matter." ”

Liu Guangshi's heart was overjoyed, and he said quickly: "In this case, then you can Xuanfu Division play in name, please ......"

"There's no hurry." Xu Wei waved his hand. Speaking of this, he looked directly at Liu Guangshi, who was a little uncomfortable by him, and said with a smile, "It's really not in a hurry, left and right, let's discuss and see." ”

"Haha." Xu Wei laughed. "There is no need to discuss, if you have an idea, you can just go to the recital."

Liu Guangshi's face changed, what does it mean? Xu Wei is talking angrily? Do you think I'm overstepping? When I didn't know how to deal with it, I heard Xu Wei say again: "Taiwei Liu, originally I wanted to find an opportunity to talk to you." It just so happens that when you come to the Humble House today, you will save me a bō. ”

"Prime Minister Xuanfu has something to say, but please give me instructions." Liu Guangshi said in a deep voice.

Xu Wei took another sip of tea, and then said: "I am, Shaanxi where Jingkang arrived in the second year, and it has been more than 20 years." I remember if you were before or after, Deputy Marshal Ren Yanyan, right? I don't remember exactly. In the past 20 years, we can't remember exactly how many battles our Shenwu Right Army has fought. After serving as the envoy of Shaanxi, I did not go to the front line, fought bloodily, charged into battle, and got today's high-ranking officials and dignitaries, glory and wealth, but also in exchange for a body of injuries. You and I are both military ministers, so we must be clear. ”

"Yes, Taiwei is a famous general on the battlefield, who in the world doesn't know?" Liu Guangshi echoed, still knowing what Xu Wei meant.

"My other injuries are not very serious, but the arrow wound I received in Dunzhou back then was the most headache. It hasn't been broken for so many years, no, it has been repeated in recent years, and this time it's getting more and more powerful. I don't know why, it's not even easy to take this right hand and right foot, but fortunately you came, otherwise, Xuanfu really doesn't know how to deal with all kinds of affairs. Anyway, we're all military ministers, let's go straight. Xu Wei sighed.

"Now that my body and energy are not working, and the situation is gradually becoming peaceful, although both sides of Jin and Liao are concentrating heavy troops on the border, the Jurchens have experienced a series of civil strife, and now they are recuperating and recuperating. Although the Khitans returned to the east, they were determined to restore the country, and Sichuan, Shaanxi and even the Great Song Dynasty should be at peace with these two families in the short term. In view of these reasons, I am thinking about putting aside my errands, one is to recuperate from my injuries, and the other is that I have a lot of things to deal with at home. I won't tell you the truth, I married my wife late, I gave birth late, and now my two daughters are about to reach the age of marriage, and they are still in the boudoir, and as a father, it is inevitable to worry. Therefore, you should worry more about the affairs of the Xuanfu Division. ”

Liu Guangshi's surprise is not trivial! Hurriedly asked, "What do you mean by Taiwei......?"

Xu Wei laughed: "Didn't I say it clearly enough? ”

"This, in the bottom, really don't understand." Liu Guangshi stuttered a little. He actually understood what Xu Wei meant, but he just couldn't believe it.

Xu Wei shook his head and said with a smile: "I mean, I have to take leave from the Holy Lord and the imperial court, and allow me to rest after being sent off." ”

"The captain wants to resign?" Liu Guangshi lost his voice.

"That's exactly what it means." Xu Wei nodded. "Of course, if there is still a place for me to be used by the imperial court in the future, I will naturally take it. If the world is peaceful from now on, I will be happy to be idle. Rarely, ask the official's family for some gold and silver property, good land mansions, prostitutes to make people happy, and entertain the ears and eyes with singing and dancing. Even if a hundred years from now, there will still be rich family resources to pass on to future generations, and it will not be in vain for me to serve the country for decades, haha! ”

Liu Guangshi's shock was indescribable, and he didn't know how to deal with it for a while, so he only nodded frequently: "Of course it should be, of course it should be!" Taiwei has great merit, and the Holy Court should be treated with courtesy! ”

"So, in Sichuan and Shaanxi, the military and the people, you have to think more about it." Xu Wei smiled.

Liu Guangshi had not yet come out of the shock, and said casually: "This is where the duty lies, and it should be dedicated." It's just, Captain...... Are you really going to quit? ”

Xu Wei was stunned: "How can this be joked?" I thought I was helping you get acquainted with all the official business before leaving, but now depending on the situation, I can't wait. I think I'm going to start writing in the next few days. I didn't plan to make a noise, but I informed you in advance today, so that you can be prepared. ”

"So fast?" Liu Guangshi's mouth has not closed since he opened it. "Captain is it going to think again?" Although his ultimate purpose here was to replace Xu Wei, he was really a little stunned when the Purple Gold Tiger suddenly came.

Xu Wei waved his hand: "I've been thinking about it for a long time, and if I want to persuade you, others are no less persuasive than you." Alright, I've made up my mind. ”

Liu Guangshi looked a little distracted, and muttered: "That's it, that's it, that's ......."

"Okay, after the business is over, the verdict is rare, why don't you stay at noon to have a glass of wine before leaving." Xu Wei invited.

Liu Guangshi came up with a god, and it wasn't until Xu Wei invited him to be detained for the second time that he woke up like a dream: "No, no, no, I'm here to visit Taiwei, and I have settled my family, and there are a lot of chores, so I won't bother." Speaking of this, he stood up and saluted, "Taiwei is at ease to recuperate, don't worry about all the affairs of the Xuanfu Division, even if Liu has something incomprehensible, he will ask his colleagues for benefits." ”

"In this way, I am relieved. Anyway, you and I are refreshing, and I won't keep you. Come! Xu Wei snorted.

The housekeeper answered outside the hall, and Zijin Hu ordered: "Send Mrs. Liu for me." ”

"Farewell, I hope that Mrs. Xu will cherish it." Liu Guangshi looked at the other party and said.

Xu Wei also arched his hand: "I will not send it far." ”

He sat still until the steward talked back and forth, and then Xu Wei got up and walked back. It's not as agile as ever, but it's not as serious as he appears to be in public. When I went to the corridor in the back hall, I met my eldest daughter Xu Yan, and they all said that her daughter was the intimate little padded jacket of her parents, which was really true. Xu Yan came up to support her father, but Xu Wei smiled and said: "My father has been through a hundred battles, what is this pain?" ”

Xu Yan still insisted on helping him, and said: "In the past, it was a day off, and my father didn't forget to go to Xuanfu Division, which was at home all day long, and I think the injury was not light." My mother is also worried these days, and she can't eat. ”

When Xu Wei heard this, he wanted to explain, but the words didn't come out of his mouth, he thought about it, and said to his daughter: "I'll go to your mother's place, you go and invite your aunt to come, and you will too." ”

"My mother has been in a bad mood these days, so I asked my aunt to go to the village instead to calculate the harvest, and I don't know if I have returned. The daughter went to see, and the father should be careful and not forced. Xu Yan instructed repeatedly.

Xu Wei said pitifully: "Your father hasn't reached that point yet, don't worry, go ahead." ”

Xu Yan took a step back, saluted, and went to ask her aunt. Xu Wei looked at her back and suddenly felt that her daughter had grown so big?

When I arrived at Zhang Jiujiu's place, I smelled a smell of medicine from a distance, and when I got closer, I found that my wife was putting a small stove under the eaves and decocting medicine on it. Xu Wei went over and said, "How do you get the medicine to be fried in the inner hall?" ”

Zhang Jiujiu covered the beast, took a handkerchief from the hand of the maid next to him, cleaned his hands, wiped the sweat on his head, and replied: "I'm afraid they won't fry well." ”

You say that this decoction is not a profound knowledge, why is it not good to decoction? It's just that I care too much about my husband and no one believes me. Xu Wei didn't say much, but said, "I have something important that I have to discuss with you." ”

When Zhang Jiu heard this, he reached out to hug him, Xu Wei couldn't cry or laugh, so Suo Xìng let her hug and went into the inner room. Due to the hot weather, Zhang Jiujiu's close-fitting big girl came in and took a fan to fan the master's mother. Xu Wei just glanced at it, Zhang Jiujiu turned around and said, "You go, I'll talk to the officials." As she spoke, she didn't forget to take the fan from her hand.

While fanning the wind for her husband, she asked, "What does the official want to say?" ”

"Let's talk about it when Ji Lan comes." Xu Weidao. When Zhang Jiujiu heard this, he didn't ask any more. In fact, except for this Xu Mansion, it is impossible for any other family to have this kind of thing. Family matters can be discussed with the main family, what is the relationship between concubines? But in Xu Wei's house, this has almost become the norm. Zhang Jiujiu didn't mind, he only thought that Zhu Jilan was born in a scholarly family, and he was coarse about literature and ink.

After a while, I heard the sound of footsteps outside, and it was Xu Yan who invited her aunt Zhu Jilan to come. As soon as she entered the door, Aunt Zhu saluted first, and then said, "Oh, it's a hot day!" Is Xianggong better today? ”

"It doesn't matter." Xu Wei smiled, "Thank you for your hard work, let's take a sip of tea." As he spoke, he handed her his tea.

Zhu Jilan was thirsty, and drank it as soon as she held it, Xu Yan stood next to her, fanning for her. Zhu Jilan felt the wind coming, hurriedly put down the cup, and said sideways: "Girl, don't patronize and fan me, Madame is also hot." Sister, today I went to the village and took stock......"

Before he finished speaking, Xu Wei raised his hand and signaled: "You will add up this matter later, there is an important matter to discuss with you at the moment...... Daughter, sit down, don't stand. ”

Yan responded and sat down beside her mother. Xu Wei just saw that her daughter was old and sensible, so she should be informed about the major events in the family.

"I'll pick up the important ones." Xu Wei thought about it. "Now that the wind has changed in the DPRK, someone has begun to attack our Xu family, and the sixth brother Xu Liang has been forced to resign, and the next one is me. You may not understand what is going on outside, so I won't say much about it. Only one thing, I will leave my post soon, Xingyuan will definitely not be able to stay, I am afraid that people in Shaanxi will not let me stay, I have thought about it, I can only go to Sichuan. You have a plan in advance. ”！。