In mid-May, the Hujie Township Army recruited more than 4,000 recruits. Before Wu Jie organized them into archers, gunners, and heavy steps, Xu Wei reviewed them as usual. The soldiers recruited this time were different from the Lianghe Rebels recruited in Tokyo. These recruits had been trained for nearly half a year during the period when Xu Wei led the main force to Hedong to recruit them. Although the strength is not as good as that of the regular army of Hujie, after being incorporated into the various commands, let the veterans carry it, and I believe that it will not take long to form combat power. On a flat ground outside the town of Kansai, more than 4,000 soldiers lined up in a neat queue, waiting for the inspection of the commander's envoy. Xu Wei walked slowly forward accompanied by Wang Yan, the deputy commander of the capital, Wu Jie, the marquis of Duyu, and Wu Xuan, the commander of the capital. Although Xu Wei was young, the soldiers had heard of the name of the Purple Golden Tiger, so they all stood solemnly, and they didn't dare to breathe, and everyone didn't squint.

"Yes, it's pretty strong, but I don't know how the training is?" Xu Wei asked. When Wu Lan heard this, he moved his mustache, pulled out his saber at once, and roared loudly: "Brothers! Let the commanders see if you have the ability to stand under the banner of Hujie! As soon as the words fell, everyone immediately led the team to disperse. The soldiers held their guns and sticks, and they were all majestic, and for a time there were all kinds of killings! After half a year of training, it was not a joke, Xu Wei observed carefully and found that it was also presentable.

After the drill was completed, Wu Lan gave an order, and everyone brought back to assemble and re-line. Seeing that Xu Wei nodded frequently, he smiled at Wu Jie beside him: "Although Tang Qing said that he did not go on the expedition, the credit of this training is not inferior to that of General Yang Ma and Zhang." ”

In the end, it is his own brother, Wu Jie said humbly: "The army has passed the award, and it has to be arranged to each commander and then trained strictly." By the way, there is a matter of humble posts that I would like to ask the army to know, since the Tokyo War, the whole army has been a little chaotic. Is it a reorganization? ”

Xu Wei was also thinking about this problem in the past few days, so he nodded and said: "There is still half a month left, let's convene the commanders and above of the whole army to discuss, and strive to start the reorganization in early June." ”

Wu Jie followed behind and responded, "Yes." ”

"Oh, also, this time I went to Hedong to discuss, and I found a big problem." As soon as Xu Wei made such a head, his expression immediately became serious. When Wu Jie saw it, he knew that the matter was not trivial, so he held his breath and listened.

"In the face of the enemy, whoever reacts quickly will be able to seize the opportunity. In particular, our army is dominated by infantry, and the formation must change according to the situation of the enemy and us. However, it is not a way to rely on heralds to gallop in the formation every time, and it is easy to delay and affect the three armies. We'll have to think of a solution. As soon as Xiao Xishan finished fighting that day, Xu Wei was thinking about it. This is the Song Dynasty, communication basically relies on roaring, and Hujie takes the infantry army as the main body, and is always in a defensive posture, so it is particularly important to respond. Just like that day, Tiefutu rushed over, but the crossbowmen could not give orders, so they could only watch and dare not release arrows, and the fighter plane was delayed in vain.

After Wu Jie listened, he thought for a moment and said, "This matter, let me think about it." ”

Xu Wei nodded, and was walking forward, when he suddenly stopped: "Is there an example of firearms being used in field battles?" ”

This question is asked by Wu Jie, firearms are not rare in the Song army, but they have always been used to attack and defend cities, and I have never heard of firearms used in field battles, right? You take a thunderbolt and throw it into the cavalry? Does that work? It's better to have that spare time than to put a few more arrows. Without waiting for him to answer, Xu Wei shook his head: "That's it, I'll just ask casually." ”

He didn't ask casually, he had been pondering this matter lately. At present, between the Song and Jin armies, in terms of equipment, the Song army does have some advantages. For example, on large bows and crossbows, but didn't the Jurchens also have the advantage of cavalry? If we had to find out what we had in the enemy, it would be firearms. The Battle of Purple Mountain made Xu Wei see the power of firearms, and at the same time, he also realized that the firearms of the Song army were still in their infancy and had not left the scope of "incineration". Although the thunderbolt was loud, it was not possible to say how powerful the explosion was, and some firearms were even designed to emit toxic fumes. You have to make a fuss about this, or you will always be beaten by the cavalry.

Just as he was talking to Wu Jie, a horse came galloping, and the horseman was agile, and he jumped down like a harrier, and landed steadily. Hugging his fists, he said: "Zhijun, a person from Huazhou, claims to be a member of the Shuai Division, and waits at the Zhijun Office." ”

Shuaiji? It's finally here! The so-called "Shuai Division" is the highest military institution along the way to pacify the envoy department. A few days ago, an official who came to Dingrong from Jingzhao revealed to Xu Wei that Shaanxi might add a road, and the defense area was around Dingrong. A few days ago, the Xuanfu Yamen of Shaanxi Province officially sent a letter to each state and army, and divided the three prefectures and one army of Huazhou, Tongzhou, Dingrong Army, Hezhong Prefecture, and Shaanzhou as the Sixth Road of Shaanxi, and named it "Shaanxi Hua Road." It is very clear in the official document that the duty of Shaanhua Road, in addition to Jingsui place, is also to guard against Hedong. The commander is located in Huazhou City, and the pacification envoy of Jinglu concurrently serves as the governor of the state, and all the soldiers and horses of the states on the road are subject to moderation.

As soon as Xu Wei received the official document, he knew that Li Gang released his pigeons, and the position of the governor of Huazhou was not to think about it. These days, I am thinking about which fairy in Jingyuan will be the first marshal of "Shaanxi Hua Road", isn't this coming? immediately said goodbye to the Wu brothers and galloped to Dingrong.

As soon as he arrived at the Zhijun Yamen, before he got off the horse, he rushed out of the lobby, held the reins for him, and hugged his fists and said: "I have seen Xu Zhijun in my humble position." "This man is only in his twenties, medium build, black and bearded, with a smile on his face, if it weren't for the full uniform, who would know that he was eating this mouthful of food?

"You are?" Xu Wei dismounted and asked.

"The humble post is the new deputy commander of Huazhou's soldiers and horses, his name is Kang Sui, and he is ordered by the marshal to ask Xu Zhijun to come to Huazhou tomorrow to discuss matters." This is called Kang Sui's magistrate said with a kind face.

The state is under the jurisdiction of the state, and the word "all" is not added in front, which is probably the seventh rank, Xu Wei still hugged his fists in surprise and said: "Oh, but Xu is clumsy and slack." ”

Kang Sui bowed and said continuously: "Where is it, the humble position used to be under the command of Xu Dashuai in Jingyuan, and he was deeply favored. The name of the Lord Zhijun is even more thunderous, and it is really a blessing to see it today. ”

Xu Wei listened to him speak politely, as if he had read a few sentences, looked at him a few times and asked, "I don't know which commander of Jingyuan this new Shaanxi Hua marshal is?" ”

Hearing his question, Na Kang suddenly raised his head and stared at Xu Wei for a while like a magic barrier. Or did the latter cough lightly twice before he woke up like a dream and confessed, and then said: "Xu Zhijun really doesn't know about this? ”

Isn't that fucking nonsense? In Jing Zhaoxia's official document, the new marshal was not announced, where did I know? He shook his head. Kang Sui said: "It's the deputy marshal of Jingyuan, Qu Duan." ”

Curved ends? This name is so familiar, where is it sacred? Xu Wei thought about it for a long time, but he didn't find this person from his memory, there are hundreds of thousands of people in the Western Army, and there are more than 1,000 generals? Not everyone can pass on their name to future generations, and it's normal for them not to know. He immediately agreed to come down and said that he would leave early tomorrow morning. Kang Sui flattered him a few more words, and then left with the soldiers. Xu Wei watched coldly, and saw that the soldiers who came with Kang were all fierce, so the new marshal should not be an ordinary person.

Standing there and thinking for a moment, I was about to enter the door, when a person came out of the door. Rushed to him and knelt down, knocking two heads, and then said loudly: "Nephew to see uncle!" ”

Xu Wei was startled, and half of the personal knives around him were drawn, and when he heard the "uncle and nephew" Yunyun returned the knife into the sheath. After the other party got up, Xu Wei looked at him, this person was about the same age as himself, but half a head taller than himself, seeing that he had a long face, lying silkworm eyebrows, a high nose and a wide mouth, quite like a person. Xu Wei asked, "Xu Cheng?" ”

"It's my nephew." The other party looked heroic, and looked at Xu Wei as if he was extremely happy, "I haven't seen you for many years, Uncle Jiu...... Are you okay? Xu Wei dared to pack the ticket, he paused after the sentence "uncle", he must have wanted to say, "I haven't seen you for many years, and the ninth uncle has grown so big." ”

This person is Xu Yuan's third son, Xu Cheng, who is one year older than his ninth uncle. When I was a child, I went to Xujiazhuang, Xiajin County, and the two children didn't know what their generations were, and they fought over a trivial matter. Xu Cheng asked Xu Yuan to be beaten well, do you dare to beat your ninth uncle? This is called disobedience and unfilial piety, understand?

Xu Wei then led him into the back hall and met his aunt Zhang Jiujiu. At that moment, he was left for lunch, and then arranged for him to be in the camp in the afternoon. Maybe it was because of their childhood acquaintances and the relationship between them from a military family, Xu Wei's nephew was not too restrained, and asked him what to answer. only to know that his sons were three years old. When Xu Wei thought that he had just gotten married, he was already a grandfather-level figure, and he really didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

"My nephew toasts Uncle Jiu with a cup, and I often hear my father mention Uncle Jiu, saying that it is the battle of Purple Mountain and the battle of Qixian County, which shows the majesty of our Xu family! The battle in Zezhou, it was even more hard-hitting, and it was a real fight! Let my nephew learn from my uncle. Xu Cheng lifted the wine jug and let Xu Wei block it before it was poured. There have been too many socials these days, and the wine has not stopped, and I get dizzy when I smell it.

After eating and drinking for a while, Xu Wei asked about Qu Duan, the new handsome man in Shaanxi. Hearing this, Xu Cheng put down his chopsticks and said loudly: "Don't say that my nephew forgot, before leaving, my father asked me to bring a message to Uncle Jiu." Qu Dashuai is this person, and Uncle Nine had better stay away. ”

"Why?" Xu Wei immediately asked.

"This nephew really doesn't know, but when my father said this, he was very solemn, and asked Uncle Nine to pay attention." Xu Chengdao.

Courteously stand? The eldest brother is a square person, and he disdains to do things that are long and short of this person, if even he reminds himself, then there must be a reason. Could it be that Qu Duan is from the court? Or maybe you have a holiday with your big brother? Whatever, I'll know when I see him tomorrow. After finishing the meal, Xu Cheng was very anxious and immediately asked to report to the camp. Xu Wei was also unambiguous, and asked him to go to the military capital Yuhou Wu Jie, and did not explain whether he wanted Xu Cheng to reveal his identity, which was intended to test him.