Chapter 644: Xu Jiu is a father again

Xu Wei was grieved by Wu Jue's death. What he lost was not only an old brother who had been with him for many years, but also a right-hand man who lived and died with him. In order to be able to send Wu Jue on his last journey, Xu Wei stayed in Qinzhou that day to help take care of the aftermath. It is now May, and the body cannot be placed and must be buried as soon as possible. Therefore, after Wu Jue's death, the family hurriedly set up a mourning hall for the civil and military officials and gentry representatives of various departments in Qinzhou to worship.

As a senior general of the Western Army, Wu Jue was deeply loved by the soldiers, and as soon as the news of his death spread, the soldiers of the Qinzhou garrison flocked to him. Those who can't go to the mourning hall to worship will send their grief outside the Wu Mansion. The next day, Wu Gong, the eldest son of Wu Jue, escorted the coffin back to his hometown.

Fortunately, Wu Jue's hometown Deshun Army is just north of Qinzhou, not far away, so that this hard-working general of the Western Army can settle down as soon as possible. On behalf of the Xuanfu Disposal Department and himself, Xu Wei expressed his condolences to Wu Jue's family, and after discussing the official delivery with the officials of the Shaanxi Preparation and Disposal Division, he returned to Xingyuan on the third day. After returning home, he began to handle the bereavement benefits. He first gave 10,000 yuan of funeral money in the name of the Xuanfu Disposal Division, and then went to the court to report the news of Wu Jue's death and ask the court for a posthumous gift.

For a high-ranking general like Wu Jue, his future affairs are not just as simple as burial. The emperor also issued an edict to evaluate his life and make a "conclusion on the coffin". Then, they should posthumously bestow official titles, draw up nicknames, and issue pensions, and even promote their children to show their honor.

Xu Wei remembered that Wu Jue had followed him for more than ten years and had outstanding military achievements, so he promoted his eldest son Wu Gong to Wu Yilang and served as the commander of Longzhou; The second son, Wu Fu, prepared an envoy for Congyilang and the Shaanxi Preparation Division. It's just that because of his father's death, his sons have to worry, so they can't take office for the time being.

Soon after returning to Xingyuan, he received news that the Jin army was attacking Linfu. This was expected by him, so he was not surprised, and ordered Xu Hong, the marshal of the Lin Mansion, to act at the opportunity, and if the situation was urgent and it was too late to report for instructions, he could deal with it cheaply. He also stated that in this battle, he did not seek to annihilate the enemy, but to seek stability, and took advantage of the steep terrain of Linfu to negotiate with the Jin army.

On this day, Xu Wei took a vacation and stayed at home to accompany Zhu Jilan. His concubine was nine months pregnant, and could give birth at any time. His sister Xu Xiuping has already moved from Qinzhou to his house, because Xu's mother died early, and she, the aunt, has to prepare to serve the confinement child. His sister-in-law, Xu Wang, also ran to his brother's house twice in three days, waiting for Lao Jiu Tianding with anticipation.

Zhu Jilan was accompanied by Xu Xiuping and Xu Wang, Xu Wei sneaked into the study, read the book for a while, and only felt that he couldn't calm down. took out the notes that Zhu Jilan had copied for him, and thought about the seizure of Xiliang. According to the information obtained during this period, although the uprising in the Western Xia was turbulent and powerful, it may not be practical to overthrow the court of Li Renxiao. Moreover, now that the Jurchens have come to the rescue again, if there is no strong external force to intervene again, the Western Xia will not be able to die in a short time.

But even so, after the earthquake, rebellion, and civil uprising, the situation in Western Xia was bound to be even more difficult. Because this series of natural disasters all occurred in the center of its rule, around Xingqing Mansion, it took a while for the party to clean up the mess. Xiliang Prefecture, Gan, Su, Gua, and Sha Prefectures are all far away from Xingqing, and the so-called whip is beyond the reach of the whip. Perhaps, after the harvest of the crops next month, it will be time to take the west cool.

"Ninth brother! Ninth brother! When Xu Wei was concentrating on thinking about the problem, his sister's voice came from afar. Hearing her tone a little anxious, Xu Jiu's heart jumped for no reason, and he hurriedly got up and rushed out of the study.

As soon as she went out, Xu Xiuping walked in too much hurry, and the two sisters and brothers bumped into each other. What physique does Xu Wei have? Xu Xiuping bumped into it, as if she had hit a wall, she took a few steps back and almost didn't fall. Xu Jiuyi grabbed it and said with concern: "Sister, are you okay?" ”

"It's okay, it's okay, hurry up, ask someone to ask Wen Po to go, the amniotic water is broken!" Xu Xiuping shouted anxiously.

"Huh?" Xu Wei was taken aback! Zhang Jiujiu gave birth to two children in a row, he already has experience, as soon as the amniotic water breaks, it is estimated that he will have to give birth!

"What are you? Why don't you send someone soon? Xu Xiuping stomped her feet.

Xu Wei didn't dare to say more, so he pulled away and left, called the coachman in the house to catch up with the car, and hurried to invite Wen Po with an old godmother. Then, he rushed to Zhu Jilan's small courtyard, and as soon as he entered, he heard her in pain.

"What's wrong? What's wrong? Rushing into the room, Xu Wei asked repeatedly.

Zhang Jiujiu also came, at this time the three women were slowly laying Zhu Jilan flat on the bed, Xu Wang's was about to loosen the clothes for the pregnant woman, seeing the little uncle stretching his neck there and watching, he waved his hand and said: "Ninth brother, you can't help left and right, go ahead, guard the two nieces." ”

Xu Wei was relieved, and said a little anxiously: "Why is she in so much pain?" When I was producing in September, I didn't see ......."

Zhang Jiujiu couldn't cry or laugh: "Official, as a wife, she was born in a military family, and she practiced martial arts when she was a child, how can she compare?" You better listen to your sister-in-law and go out with your children. ”

"Then, then it will trouble my sister and sister-in-law." Xu Wei agreed. After that, he looked at it for a while, and then left the room at the urging of several women.

As soon as I went out, I found that Xu Yan was holding Xu Yan and standing in the yard, at a loss. He stepped forward, hugged Xu Yan, took Xu Yan, and said softly: "Let's go, dad will accompany you to play." ”

"Dad, is Erniang sick?" Xu Yan had reached the age when she began to be sensible, so she couldn't help but ask.

"No, Erniang is going to give birth to a younger brother for you...... Or the younger sister. Xu Weiqiang said with a smile. To be honest, before this woman gave birth, the man always thought about whether he would have a son or a daughter. When it comes to childbirth, men don't care about the gender of the child at all, they just want to be safe and healthy.

Xu Yan in her arms clapped her hands and applauded, and said happily: "It would be nice if it was a younger brother!" ”

"Why?" Xu Wei asked strangely.

"Because my mother always said that I hope Erniang can give birth to a younger brother." Xu Yan said.

Xu Wei tightened his eldest daughter's hand and said with a smile: "My younger brothers and sisters are the same. He took his daughters to the side hall of the front hall, because it was here that he could see when Wen Po was coming. Maybe it was because of his anxiety, Xu Wei felt that he had been waiting for most of the hour, why hadn't he invited someone yet? When he was almost about to go out in person, thank God, the white godmother in the house dragged an old woman, stumbled in, and went straight to the backyard.

Although Wen Po arrived, Xu Wei's heart was always hanging. As Zhang Jiuyue said, Zhu Jilan was born in a scholarly family, and her body is weak, can she afford it? It is said that when a woman gives birth to a child, it is like a ghost door being closed, and the conditions in this era are so limited, what if there is a ......

"Dad, take a sip of tea." When he lost his mind, Xu Yan had already poured a cup of tea and handed it to him with both hands.

Xu Wei smiled and said happily: "My daughter is sensible." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Yan, who was sitting in his arms, also tried to lean out, wanting to lift the teapot on the coffee table, Xu Wei thought she was thirsty, and handed the pregnant child to her mouth: "Come." ”

"I'm going to pour tea for my dad too." Xu Yan said angrily.

"Okay, good, Dad drank this cup and let Yan'er pour it." Xu Wei drank all the cups of tea in one go, and Xu Yan really struggled to pick up the teapot and pour it for him, but it spilled all over the table.

I don't know how long it took, Xu Wei wanted to go and see it several times, even if it was to hear it, but he finally held back. I only called a servant woman to inquire, but I learned that I only heard the screams, shouts, and cries of the whole house, and then the maids and old mothers went in and out, and it was estimated that they had not yet given birth.

When she was worried, Xu Yan suddenly said, "Uncle Zhang is here." ”

Xu Wei looked up, and sure enough, he saw Zhang Qingzheng walking quickly through the vestibule, and he hurriedly called: "Zhang San." ”

Zhang Qing looked at it, only to find that his father and daughter were sitting in the flower hall, so he walked straight over and said with a smile: "What? Captain, is this enjoying the family? ”

"Uncle." Xu Yan and Xu Yan saluted successively, and they were so happy that they opened their eyebrows and smiled.

"Don't talk nonsense, my little wife is about to give birth, I'm waiting for a letter." Xu Wei said.

Zhang Qing was stunned, sat down next to him, and asked, "Are you going to give birth?" Hey, my memory! Two days ago, my Hun family was still saying that the second lady in the Taiwei Mansion is estimated to be the last ten days and a half months. Hey, did you invite Wen Po? ”

"Nonsense! Needless to say? Xu Wei said casually.

Zhang Qing nodded frequently, seeing that the other party was a little uneasy, he said with relief: "Don't worry, Taiwei, it must be the health of the mother and son." ”

Xu Wei nodded and didn't say anything. Zhang Qing's lips moved, and he stopped talking, this moment didn't seem to be suitable for talking about business. Instead, Xu Jiu reacted and asked, "You are not on duty in the yamen, but what are you doing at my house?" Something? ”

Zhang Qing was silent for a moment and said with a smile: "It's not a matter of urgency, just wait for the captain to come back the day after tomorrow?" ”

"If you have something, just say it." In this case, Xu Wei didn't have any scene words, polite words.

Zhang Qing hesitated, but still said, "Xiao Duolu is not here again." ”

Xu Wei pretended to have something in his heart, so he didn't react for a while, and wondered: "Who?" ”

"Xiao Duolu, no, I came on behalf of Yelu Dashi last time, and Taiwei personally met with him." Zhang Qing explained.

Xu Wei's eyes widened: "Where are the people?" ”

"When I received the news, the people were already in Baocheng, and it is estimated that they should have arrived." Zhang Qing replied.

Last time, Xiao Duolu did not serve as the envoy of Yelu Dashi, came to Shaanxi, and visited Xu Wei and Wang Shu successively. At that time, Zijin Tiger was in high spirits, thinking that the other party was here to discuss cooperation. As a result, people just came to "investigate" and examine the situation of all parties. Later, Ma Kuo also served as an official envoy and went back with Xiao Duolu, but there was no substantive result. Dashi was mainly concerned about two points, one was that the Jin State was powerful and difficult to shake, and the other was that the party members were subordinate to the Jurchen and would never help.