Chapter 503 Construction Works

"Xuanfu Xianggong, forgive the official for bluntly saying that although Qin Feng and Xu Jing have slight shortcomings, he is still the best candidate for Shaanxi to make the system. Among the generals in Shaanxi, Xu Jingluo also has considerable prestige. Even if Jingyuan Xu Dashuai was not convinced, he more or less considered that the envoy was his cousin, so it was better than others, right? Liu Ziyu persuaded.

Xu Churen nodded when he heard this, yes, with Xu Yuan, other generals may not be convinced, in Xu Wei's words, as Wang Shu said, at least Xihe Yao Pingzhong and Xu Sheng Xu Hong have no opinion.

"Besides, Xu Yuan is arrogant and difficult to control. If it is made to control Shaanxi, it will make people think that this is to compromise and be gentle with it, but I am afraid that it will further encourage Xu Yuan's arrogance. Xu Liang's sharp words dispelled the doubts of the above.

Xu Churen muttered: "Since it's all this opinion, then there's no need to discuss it anymore, right?" The Xuanfu Division naturally fully supports it, but whether it can make the Western Army happy depends on Xu Ziang's ability. ”

In the first year of Jiading, July, it is the season of fire.

But in Caobei Town, which is under the rule of Fengxiang Mansion, it is very lively. A month ago, the residents of Caobei Town saw a notice posted by Qin Fengjing's pacification department to build a pass between Fengming Mountain outside the town and the nameless high platform. Originally, the residents of the town thought that this announcement came out, and they would have to wait for at least half a year before the start of construction. In the same month, hundreds of craftsmen and men set up houses outside the town. At the end of the month, the roaring explosions alarmed all directions, and quarrying had already begun.

By this month, the construction site was already in full swing. Xu Dashuai sent thousands of craftsmen and people to officially start building the pass. Since then, the people of Caobei can often see the figure of the senior officials of the Shuai Si and come to supervise the progress of the project. And the town of Caobei, because of the impact of this project, has really received a lot of benefits. Residents pick some melons and fruits and sell them at the construction site, or put up a sign to wash the clothes for the people and soldiers on the construction site. Otherwise, when they got tired of eating on the construction site, those soldiers and craftsmen also went to the town to buy a chicken, sell a dog or something, and ask someone to cook.

After getting acquainted with each other, I learned that this pass is called Zhu Ji Pass. After completion, it will form a triangular defense system with Fengxiang Mansion City and Dasanguan in the southwest of Baoji County. Prevent the Jin army from advancing westward along Weishui and attacking western Shaanxi. But the ordinary people didn't understand, didn't the north and the south negotiate peace? Our Zhao official family calls the Emperor of Jin Guo uncle, and he still fights? It's too unpleasant to be an uncle, isn't it?

How do you know that the soldiers will choke you half to death with a word, and if you really want to fight again, the first one to suffer is Feng Xiang, and here, it is definitely the place where the first battle broke out. The people were so shocked that they did not dare to ask any more questions.

At noon on this day, the sun was so poisonous that the ground turned white, and the plants and trees were sunburned. On the construction site of Zhu Jiguan, most of the people and soldiers looked for a shady place to rest, and waited for the sun to be less powerful before starting work. At this time, although the project has just started, the framework can be roughly seen.

Between Fengming Mountain and Zhu Jitai, the foundation has been laid, and even the foundation of the wall has been laid. The materials can be described as solid, all huge stones, polished neatly, the craftsmen once boasted to the people of the town, saying that the wall and barrier of Zhu Ji Pass, the gap between the two stones, is so dense that the blade can not be inserted. There was no way, Xu Dashuai spoke, saying that Lao Tzu talked about bubbles, so he asked for money from the Xuanfu Disposal Division, and if the project is not done well, it will be slapped in my face, whoever hits my face, I will cut off someone's head.

Several horses ran from the west, and when they reached the construction site, they stopped the reins, and immediately the knights jumped down and looked at the construction site. Those with sharp eyes immediately found that ouch, the prince is here

Xu Wei didn't wear an official robe, only wore a black straight jacket, pulled up the cuffs, dressed normally, and wore a fan yang hat on his head to cover the shade. At this time, he took off his hat and fanned it in his hand, but his eyes looked carefully. Behind him, Wu Jue, Ma Kuo and other senior officials of the Shuai Division were discussing with each other.

After a while, Wu Lan, who heard the news, arrived with the craftsmen, and after the ceremony, Xu Wei took his hat and pointed to the wall: "How is the foundation?" Next to this is Weishui, the foundation is not solid, and the city will not last for many years. ”

"Dashuai rest assured, this piece of foundation is laid very firmly, and the erosion of Weishui has been taken into account." Wu Lan, who was in charge of the project, replied cautiously.

"The materials must be solid, glutinous rice cannot be used with stone slurry, and the progress must be completed in one day, and it must not be half an hour. Zhu Jiguan's important students, Shuai Si has repeatedly made it clear to you, and you should not take it lightly. Xu Wei instructed. Running all the way, he, Wu Jue and the others were obviously tired enough, and everyone was covered with sweat stains on their chests and backs.

Wu Xuan responded, suddenly remembered something, and reported: "Dashuai, as soon as our project here started, the Jin army of Jingzhao Mansion has moved. Last month, the Jin army's rangers crossed the border and reached Caobei Town, where they terrified the artisans and civilians. This kind of thing has happened four times, and it has affected our construction very much. ”

"It's about him," the shirtless Yang Yan suddenly said.

"Wanyan Lousu returned to China due to illness, and now Ma Wu has the final say in the Shaanxi Jin Army, this guy is not easy to match, handsome, you have to guard against him." Ma Kuo reminded.

Xu Shuai groaned for a while, Song Jin had just negotiated peace, and Ma Wu would not provoke a conflict now. But he stepped on the line several times and harassed frequently, if there is no countermeasure, how long will I do this project? Fengxiang Mansion City has been beaten to pieces, and it has not been repaired so far, just waiting for Zhu Jiguan to be completed.

"In this way, the Xuanfeng Ma Army will be stationed in Qixian County for training, and then turn around and let Yang Zaixing assign two battalions to you."

"This is one of them, it's best to negotiate with the Jin army of Jingzhao Mansion. It's not a matter of all the time. Ma Kuo said.

"Well, okay, salute first and then soldier, if you really treat crossing the border as a gathering, I won't be able to bear it." Xu Wei said. "Do you have any problems here?"

Wu Lan was silent for a while, and just as he was about to speak, Xu Wei rushed ahead again: "Don't tell me about food, it's just that, there is no more." Ben Shuai also wanted to eat meat at once, but the conditions did not allow it. ”

Wu Lan spread his hands and said with a wry smile: "Then there is no difficulty." ”

All the generals laughed, and then listened to Xu Weidao: "Tang Qing, we came all the way, and we haven't eaten lunch yet, how about making a meal with you?" ”

"Hey, it's not very demanding, give a basket of cakes, a pot of bone broth, if there are more than a dozen catties of meat, that's the best." Yang Yan quipped.

Wu Lan glanced at him: "Yang Dutong, do you think this embryo is enough?" Will you eat me? I have food here that is already tight, and the commander will not give one more, and the chiefs will come to eat from time to time, and they will eat well, where can they stand it? ”

Xu Wei laughed, patted Wu Lan on the shoulder and said, "Don't pour bitter water, I'll go to the town to buy food." After finishing speaking, he whispered to Wu Jue, "How can your brother learn to pick up?" ”

Entering Caobei Town, most of the residents were taking a lunch break at this time, and Xu Wei led a group of officials around for a long time before he came across a small restaurant with a wine flag. A man with bare breasts set up a recliner, covered his face with a fan, and was sleeping at the door, snoring like thunder.

Yang Yan went up and kicked it: "Hey, hey, business is coming to the door, get up"

The man lifted the fan and scolded: "What time is it to call the soul, the fire has been extinguished early, eat a strip" and this man who regarded Xu Wei and others as soldiers and civilians on the construction site.

"Donkey's day is full of oil and water in the belly, you come with the whole thing, if you don't eat it, you are not a hero," Yang Yan scolded with a smile.

After a burst of laughter, Xu Wei walked straight inside, and said: "You are noisy, if you have any food, take it out, a lot of your food money." ”

"The fire has been extinguished early, and if you want to eat, you only have half a basket of cold cakes and some salt and dried vegetables." The shopkeeper was disturbed by his dreams and said angrily.

"Can't light the fire again when it's out? How can you make a pot of hot soup? Hurry up and give you more money. Wu Jue urged.

The shopkeeper yawned, rubbed his eyes, blew his nose vigorously, threw it on the ground, rubbed his foot, and staggered to the stove. Seeing that everyone frowned, this guy is really not particular, he is a food and drinker, you should pay attention to it but there is no way, this is not better than Fengxiang Mansion City, and it is not better than Qinzhou.

Several people sat at a table, and when they were gossiping, Yang Yan suddenly saw a child on the street, leading a big yellow dog, his eyes couldn't help but light up, he snatched the door, stopped the baby, took out the money from his side, took down dozens of yuan, and said with a smile: "Doll, give me your dog, give you the money." ”

The baby looked less than ten years old, glanced at Yang Yan, shook his head and said, "Don't sell it." ”

"This guy, do all the tricks and abductions, buy someone's dog with this money, and coax the baby," Wu Jue said with a smile.

Yang Yan glanced inside, and added more than a dozen words: "This is always okay, right?" ”

The baby didn't know whether it was stupid or stupid, but still shook her head and said, "It's still not for sale." Take Fengxiang as an example, how much is an acre of high-quality fertile land in the plain area? Siguan, that is, four thousand texts. You can sell a dog for dozens of dollars, that's good

Yang Yan was on fire, and held it in his hand: "Take it to see that you kid is not a good bird, and he has a small profiteer's face."

The baby stared at the money in his hand, and seemed to be a little moved, his dog was originally led to the construction site to sell, and when he left, he repeatedly confessed that someone could sell it for thirty yuan. If someone directly pays more than 30 yuan, then you can make another price. It was also this baby's luck that she actually met a high-ranking official.

"Huanxiwa, this money is enough to make a bed, two cabinets, and six chairs for your sister as a dowry, what if you don't sell it?" The shopkeeper was probably afraid that people would not buy it if he continued to be reluctant, so he hurriedly shouted to the baby.

When Huanxiwa heard this, she didn't hesitate anymore, handed the rope to Yang Yan's hand, lifted the hem of her clothes and took the money, turned her head and ran away. Seeing this, Yang Yan said in his heart, it's broken, am I being at a high price? He leashed the dog to the door, entered the hall, and asked his colleagues, "How much is a dog worth?" ”

"Haha Yang Da, Yang Da, you took half a donkey's money and bought a dog, congratulations" Wu Jue teased.

Yang Yan patted his thigh: "I just see that unlucky kid is not a good bird A pair of thief eyes are rolling around, and Lao Tzu is wrapped around the ninth brother, and this hundred wen has to be reimbursed."

"Shuai Si has no money, I don't have money, my brother-in-law wants to borrow from me in Qinzhou, but he can't get a hair." Xu Wei is serious. This is not a lie, now Shaanxi's finances are tight, and a senior official of Xu Wei's level, in addition to his own salary, such as the minister's money, has been in arrears for half a year.

Yang Yan had a bitter face, he could only admit that he was unlucky, and said impatiently: "The shopkeeper, slaughtered the dog, and kept the hind legs for me to take back."

"Really pick us to eat a dog, and you still have two hind legs, this guy is more picky than Wu Tangqing," Ma Kuo pouted.

It is also in line with Yang Yan's expense, he bought a dog with half a donkey's money, this big sum was seen by the shopkeeper, and his heart was overjoyed, and he listened to his instructions, that is, he said: "This is the ingredients brought by the official, if you want to slaughter it......"

Yang Yan suddenly became angry, slapped the table and said, "You dare to ask me for slaughter money today, believe it or not, I burned down your bird shop with a fire?" ”

Xu Wei saw that he was angry, and said with a smile: "Come on, you bought a dog, you have a great achievement, I will give the rest of the money, shopkeeper, slaughter it."

At that moment, the shopkeeper used a sharp knife and slaughtered the dog. The action is also quick, three times and two times, bloodletting and peeling the skin, cleaning it, cutting it in half, throwing it into a big pot and boiling it, and then heating the cake again, holding a jar of muddy wine, sending some salt sauce, and letting Xu Wei and others eat and drink.

Although these people are in high positions, they have all grown up as military men, and they do not change their rough nature, and they eat in the dark and in the dark, and they can not care about talking until their stomachs are half full.

"Commander, this salary is always a problem. At present, most of the areas occupied by the Western Army are mountainous, the land is barren, and the production is limited, so it has to rely on Sichuan to import. More than 100,000 troops, the burden is not small. Ma Kuo was holding the dog thigh that made Yang Yan's eyes red and tearing.

Wu Jue immediately took over the conversation: "The most terrible thing, Jingyuan Road, consumes more than our three roads, accounting for more than half of the consumption of the entire Shaanxi." Xu Jingluo was still buying food by himself, and some time ago, he actually bought Feng Xiang, which was not kind. ”

Xu Wei was speechless for a while, the boss did something out of character this time. Just passed a level, and the scar was immediately healed and the pain was forgotten. Wang Shu tried hard to maintain the stability of the army, so he repeatedly tolerated it, but now Sichuan and Shaanxi are under the rule of the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Division, and the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Division have hung up a sign in Mianzhou. Whether Xu Churen and Xu Xuanfu will compromise and tolerate it, only God knows. At this time, it's better to keep a low profile, don't swell too much, it's not a good thing to get carried away.

Patting his greasy hands, Zijin Hu sighed: "Fang Yao Jingzhao is lost, and the last piece of high-yield land in Shaanxi is gone." It is estimated that there are also considerations in this regard. I have no choice but to let the Sichuan fathers and elders support us. ”

"It's not in vain, just our Qinfeng all the way, with only 30,000 soldiers, guarding Shukou, choking Weishui, and keeping Sichuan safe." Yang Yan interjected.

"This time, the Jin people ate fatty meat, not to mention Shaanxi, Shandong, Central Plains, and Jianghuai alone, it was enough for them to digest it for a while. In two or three years, there may be no war, and during this period, we must cheer up, train our troops well, and repair the city. The next time the war breaks out, the Jin people don't want to be one place and one domain. Xu Wei said.

Now, the Jurchens have occupied most of China, and if they want to start a war, it is obvious that they want to dominate the world. Although the Western Army has lost its vitality, it will still have at least 100,000 troops, and if the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division can manage it well, there will be no problem in holding Shaanxi. On an optimistic note, if the top and bottom can be concentric, the counteroffensive is not completely hopeless.

But the difficulty is that we are of one heart and one mind.

At the end of July, the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division in Mianzhou sent a notice to the front that Xu Churen, the minister of Xuanfu, was going to inspect Shaanxi and set to hold a military conference in Qinzhou, where the Qin Feng Jingluo pacification division was located. It is planned to arrange today's Shaanxi defense affairs, and it involves major personnel appointments.

Although it was not clear what the personnel appointment was, Xu Wei guessed that this military meeting was very likely to be convened by the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Divisions in accordance with the intention of Xingzai. The Xuanfu Division is located in Mianzhou, Sichuan, and has the tendency to be a whip in Shaanxi, so there must be a strong leadership here, otherwise the Western Army will only become more and more dispersed.

Zijin Tiger sensed that his previous prediction was likely to come true.

Qinzhou, Zhizhou Yamen.

According to the usual practice, Qin Fengshuai concurrently serves as the governor of Qinzhou, as the local administrator, receiving the governor of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division, which is one thing that Xu Wei must come forward. He has sent the relevant officials to prepare for the matter, and now everything is ready, just waiting for the guests to come.

"Dashuai, the pavilion is complete, and the irrelevant people have been swept out." An official reports to Xu Zhizhou, who is sitting in the hall. In the Song Dynasty, the pavilion was an official guest house for officials from all walks of life, but it was not every day that officials stayed there, so it bred some problems. The officials in charge of the pavilion often use the state's official utensils as private use, and treat the pavilion as an inn, where they can live with money to fill their own pockets.

"Very good." Xu Wei nodded, he was looking at the list of officials who were going to attend the reception banquet.

"In addition, Yi Cheng reported that there has been a shortage of food and funds recently, is it not that the Zhizhou Yamen will give some help so that the governors will not eat shabby?"

Xu Wei raised his head and frowned, "Is it necessary?" There is already a lack of food and money, so why bother to slap a swollen face and become fat? When Xu Xuanfu came, he saw that there was food and drink, and there was nothing missing, so he thought that we were pretending to be poor. And that Yicheng, when Ben Shuai doesn't know how? The pavilion is an innkeeper, he doesn't charge less money, right? Loaded"

The adjutant coughed embarrassedly, finished the report, and was about to go out, when he suddenly remembered something and reported: "By the way, Dashuai, Jingyuan Shuai Xu Yuan just arrived in Qinzhou today and has already entered the pavilion." When the lower official was there, Xu Jingluo specially asked the lower official to tell him, saying that when the handsome man was free, he could go to the pavilion to sit down. ”

Big Brother has arrived? Something is wrong, in the past, the Xuanfu Division held military meetings, and the eldest brother would never be so active, why did he walk in the forefront this time?

"Who's with you?" Xu Wei asked suddenly.

"There is a deputy envoy of Jingluo, and a commander, oh, it is Xu Jingluo's second son, Xu Cheng." The adjutant replied.

Didn't you hear that Xu Yan was in charge of the capital? He was supposed to attend the military meeting, but why did the commander Xu Cheng come instead?