After the sixth day of the first month of the second year of Song Jingkang, Huazhou has fallen into a heavy siege. First, he roared and commanded an army of nearly 60,000 to besiege Huazhou. With the temporary independent war rights granted by the imperial court, Xingye transferred more than 20,000 troops in the Jingdong Defense Area, with a total of 80,000 horses to surround Huazhou City like an iron bucket! This is not the end, the Qinwang troops who came from Hebei then drove to the city of Huazhou, who are you? Cizhou Zhizhou, Zongze Zong Rushuang! He brought 20,000 soldiers and horses, and after meeting with Yao Pingzhong, and after learning of the current battle situation, he did not hesitate to immediately join the siege sequence. At this point, Yuli was not surrounded by 100,000 Song troops, and was in a desperate situation.

Yao Pingzhong was disturbed by slanderous rumors, and when he asked for help from Xu Wei, he delayed the military plane. It made him even more watchful that Xu Wei, Zhi Yanzhi, and Zhang Shuye had all made war exploits, but he had no achievements, and he hated and annoyed in his heart, and he had the hearts of those who wanted to kill the slanderers. Therefore, once the state is encircled, it will actively build equipment. He also reported to the Gyeonggi Embassy and requested the dispatch of firearms, cannons, and other materials to prepare for the siege.

The people of Tokyo, because Xu Wei and others made great contributions to reverse the situation, the fanatical national sentiment exploded. People from all walks of life in Tokyo, represented by the Ether students, have written and spoken out, and the voices of the war have been loud and loud. Dengwen drum outside the palace. I don't know how many times it has been knocked out by the people. Although this is not a civil uprising, the eunuchs in the forbidden middle school dare not take a step out of the palace.

After Zhao Huan received the report. One is complacent about knowing people and doing a good job, and the other is ecstatic that he has won the support of the people. He believes that the people's will can be followed! So there is a soldier's intention. However, this time, he learned wisely, and did not ask the ruling of the DPRK first, but urgently summoned Zhi Yanzhi, Zhang Shuye, Xu Wei and other generals of the unified army to return to the DPRK to discuss countermeasures. Because I heard that when Xu Wei was in danger, Huang personally came to the front line and fought with the soldiers. Suffering more than a dozen wounds, he was worried that his horseback would hinder his injury, and he specially sent an attendant to pick him up in a car.

Qi County, these days, this small county in Jingdong is really more lively than the New Year, although strictly speaking, it is not more than the fifteenth, it is considered the Spring Festival. Xiao Xu Guanren led the tiger to burn all the Jurchen grain and grass, and then waved his army to kill, defeating the gold thief. So that the people were exempted from the worry of breaking the city, and raised their eyebrows. For several days in a row, the leading figures in the city have contributed to the labor army on behalf of all walks of life. Xu Wei brought 20,000 lunges into Qi County. Add 3,000 defenders of Xianben County. There are twenty-three thousand. When they withdrew, there were only 14,000 left, and more than 9,000 people were lost. After the war, he cleaned up the battlefield and counted the number of Jin soldiers killed. also got nearly 10,000 corpses.

However, the Jin army suffered casualties. Mainly concentrated in the garrison of the grain camp, in front of the Tiger Battle, and on the pursuit road.

In a room, Hujie generals gathered, Wu Jie, Yang Yan, Du Feihu, Li Guan, etc., as well as Liu Qi and others from Chang Jiejun. Without exception, these military attaches were all hung up, and Zhang Xian was unable to come because he was hit by two arrows and has difficulty moving. However, compared to Mattei lying on the bed, they were undoubtedly lucky.

After the immortal was rescued from Jin, the medical officer examined his injuries and now had four serious injuries to his body. Minor injuries are countless. In particular, a gunshot wound on the chest was almost fatal. The medical officer asserted that he would not survive until late, but that he had not woken up yet, but his breathing had become even and stable.

Xu Wei sat in front of his bed, stretched out his hand to press the corners of the quilt for him, and looked at Mattei's fat face without a trace of folds, with a worried face. Behind him, Yang Yan's eyes were even redder. They have been messing around together since childhood, stealing chickens and dogs, picking quarrels and provoking trouble, and their feelings are needless to say. Although they often tease each other and sarcasm, they are just teasing and boring, once it comes to life and death, after all, it is still a deep brotherhood.

Xu Wei got up slowly. Yang Yan wanted to reach out to help, but he blocked him. He looked around at the generals and said, "Are all the brothers who died in battle recorded and buried in the ground?" ”

Wu Jie's left arm was stabbed, and it was inconvenient to give a salute, so he only replied: "All records have been recorded and the burial has been completed."

Sighing lightly, Xu Wei waved his hand and said, "Let's go, let's go on the last ride." ”

The generals all persuaded him, saying that the commander was injured, and it was not too late to wait for the injury to heal. Xu Wei said: "When you put on the armor, you should think of the day when there is a horse leather shroud." But with some wounds, which one of you doesn't have a few wounds on his body? Besides, we are always alive and can be rewarded by the imperial court. But the brothers who died in battle have been buried under the loess, and we are all officers in charge of the army. ”

All the generals said yes. Wu Jie relayed Zhang Xian's report, saying that it was the county's Shishen, and he thanked the Hujie soldiers for serving the country and sacrificing their lives. We are willing to fund the construction of the Martyrs' Shrine to commemorate and warn future generations.

"Wait for the sacrifice of the Heroic Spirit. I personally went to thank you. Xu Wei said and took the lead and walked out of the room.

To the east of Qixian County, thirty miles away, next to the ruins of the remnant camp of the Jin Army, there are more than 9,000 Hujie soldiers. The world is in chaos. The two rivers are out of control. Most of the Hujie soldiers are people from Hebei and Shandong, and it is difficult to return to their hometown due to the limited conditions. So bury it here. Let the fallen brothers see the place of battle sooner or later. In this era, it is impossible for soldiers to pile up tombs and erect monuments when they die, and their final destination is just a "giant" If you want to put it in layman's terms, it is a "mass grave"

Xu Wei led a group of Hujie officers to stand in front of the stone stele, and there was a letter from the Privy Council Chief, Zhi Yan, who was born as a jinshi, "In the first month of the second year of Song Jingkang, the soldiers of Hujie Township were buried here. "Perhaps Heaven is also sad for the martyrs. The weather has been sunny for several days, and it has turned cloudy and rainy today. Spring is endless, with the addition of love. Xu Wei led a group of military attachés to burn incense and sprinkle wine, and recited sacrificial texts to pray for the immortality of the heroic soul and smile at the nine springs. After that, from the command of the capital to the envoys, they all gave great gifts. Say your final goodbyes to your comrades who accompany you day and night.

For a while, the wind was blowing. Like crying, in the sound of the wind, there seem to be tens of millions of heroic souls scattered with the wind,,

Suddenly, a number of horsemen came by stepping on the mud, reporting that a eunuch had come from Tokyo, and they were waiting by car, and the official family urgently summoned the envoy to return to Beijing. At that moment, Xu Wei returned to Qixian County and ordered Wu Jiequan to take the position of "Marquis of Yu, the military capital", and temporarily act as military affairs. He hurried to Tokyo, and he knew that the emperor had summoned him at this time, not just for the sake of rewarding him.

Xuande Gate, the mud on Xu Wei's shoes has not been cleaned, and Zhi Yanzhi and Zhang Shuye have arrived on the front and back feet. The two chiefs were very concerned, and they didn't mention it on their faces, but only asked about their injuries. Xu Wei could see that Lord Zhang Jizhong's face was solemn, and he must have prepared a recital to invite him to leave without soldiers. And Zhi Yan is full of confidence, determined to win, and thinks that he is also ready to lead the army to defeat the enemy and make immortal achievements. Coincidentally, the official family summoned the general to return to Beijing at a critical juncture, and everything should fall into place.

The three of them were waiting to enter the palace. But there were three or five attendants one after another, one of whom was Qian Cheng, whom Xu Wei knew. Seeing the three triumphant return of the military ministers, the eunuchs were very polite, worshiped the fire, congratulated the fork for a good array, and then turned to the topic.

Zhe, Zhang, and Xu all came on the spot, and when they heard this, they were all stunned. What's going on? Didn't you urgently summon me to return to Beijing? Now you say that you don't face the saint for the time being? What's the important thing in the forbidden world? Uncle Zhang asked the reason at night, but the attendants said that they didn't know. Zhi Yan asked again, and Qian Chengfang glanced at Xu Wei, and said to his companion, "Let's go back first."

The rest of the chamberlains returned to the forbidden place. Qian Cheng spread his hands: "Three adults, take a step to speak." ”

After going out for more than ten steps, the four of them stopped, Qian Cheng looked around and left, and then whispered: "At noon, a messenger came from Huazhou, and the officials gathered the ministers to discuss countermeasures

When Zhi Yanzhi heard this, he looked at Xu Wei, and the two glanced at each other, and as expected, they didn't really make this move. Needless to say, I also know that it must be the strategy offered by Pharmacist Guo. Uncle Zhang frowned and asked loudly, "Golden envoy?" Why? ”

"Peace!" As soon as Qian Cheng said this, this loyal old minister was furious! Bah! The generation of golden people, birds and beasts. There is no faith. At this time, the situation is poor, but you come to seek peace? It's just another delaying tactic! Leave him alone. Raise up the army and annihilate it! However, anger is anger, and this matter is beyond his control. It is necessary for the ruling minister to consult with the officials.

Xu Wei's heart moved. "Who is here?"

"The Jin army has finished commanding Yan Chang as the right, and the festival makes Wang Ne's deputy Qian Cheng answer truthfully.

This combination is so strange. Wang Ne made Song twice, but this time he was his deputy. That Wan Yan Chang, that is, Wan Yan tart lazy, is the general of the Jin Army, how to act as an envoy? Xu Wei thought about it for a while, and guessed that it might be one singing red face and the other singing white face. One soft and one hard, one hyper and one Zhuo, the two sing and harmonize. Team up to flicker.

Xu Wei is a military minister, so it is inconvenient to ask more about government affairs, but Zhang Shusheng was born as a Jinshi, and he is a Jinshi and the first, but he is easy to speak. Ask who is involved in the council now? What is the direction of the wind? Qian Cheng replied that Dazai Geng Nanzhong, Shaozai He Li, privy envoy Xu Shao, deputy envoy Xu Han, Shangshu left and right Chenghuang Qianshan and Li Xuan. As for the direction of the wind, I really don't know.

abandoned Qian Cheng, and the three of them had different hearts. Uncle Zhang was worried that the official family could not be firm, or that he would be shaken by the lord and ministers. Zhi Yanzhi comforted and said that with Xu Shumi and He Shaozai here, the main battle was decided. Geng Nanzhong, Li Yi and others can't afford to make waves. The three of them talked for a while, and then each said goodbye

Xu Wei returned to the Xu Mansion in the West Water Gate, and as soon as the net stepped into the threshold, the person from the gate did not salute, and followed the demon into the atrium. Raising his throat and howling, the little official has returned home! In an instant, the children, servants, maids, and even the grooms flocked to the house, and they were all congratulating in the Chinese clan, and they were full of joy!

It turned out that Xu Wei's front-line battle report had been spread in the capital and was a household name. The subordinates of the Xu family go out to do errands. As soon as they said that they were from the Xu Mansion of Xishuimen, others immediately looked at them differently. If you buy two large white potatoes, you can also get a discount. The people looked forward to it, and they waited for when the officials would come back and begged for a reward.

Xu Wei fortunately came back in the palace carriage, otherwise he would have been torn apart if he was recognized in the market. At this time, looking at more than a dozen jubilant subordinates, he couldn't cry or laugh, and nodded again and again: "Reward, reward, reward, I will let Du Zhi be consistent later." "Now in the Xu Mansion, the three of them earn the court's money, and although the position of the military minister is not high, the court has preferential treatment in terms of money and food. The father and son of the Xu family not only have high-ranking officials, but also have various subsidies such as job posts, honor posts, knight posts, increase allowances, tea cooking wine money, clothing gifts, charcoal money, ice money, etc. In addition to real money, rice and flour, clothing, cloth, tea, salt and other physical goods are also given on a yearly and monthly basis. Even the food and clothing of the subordinates were paid for by the imperial court. And the most important thing is that the father and son all have "vocational fields" and do not have to pay taxes, and the income from the fields. Take it all for yourself. All of the above income is fixed unless it is devalued. Of course, the emperor's rewards from time to time must be counted as "windfalls." of the list.

To sum up, it is not difficult to understand why the officials of the Song Dynasty were degraded as if they were mourning her. It is not difficult to understand why there were too many redundant officials and redundant personnel in the Song Dynasty, which wasted the country's finances.

The servants thundered with joy and dispersed on their own.

Xu Wei was smiling bitterly with him, when he suddenly heard a trembling voice calling: "Ninth brother! When I looked at it, it was the third sister Xu Xiuping who came back to her parents' house. Closely behind her, who is not the fourth sister-in-law, Xu Wang? The two women didn't see the slightest joy, and they came forward to surround Xu Jiu, Xu Xiuping could still hold back, and Xu Wang's family immediately shed tears.

"What's going on? My sister-in-law will cry when I come back from this net? Want to split up?. Xu Wei actually knew what his sister and sister-in-law were worried about, and said deliberately jokingly.

Xu Xiuping glanced at him. Disgusted: "You don't know when you're a sister? The streets and alleys have been spread all over, Xiao Xu Guanren took the lead, and he was injured for more than ten years but still did not take half a step, so he was defeated by the gold thief. This is the one that has been popular in the tea shop recently. ”

What's that? Du Cheng said: "Sister, don't believe it, it's all false, as if you've seen it with your own eyes." I'm not good? What kind of injury? ”

The two women asked in unison, "Really?"

"Is that still fake? Look at it, where is the wound? Xu Wei stretched out his hands and said Fortunately, his injuries were all on his torso. When I put on the clothes, I really can't see it. It's just a pity that the armor worn by the old breed has become tattered.

The three of them entered the guest hall. After gossiping for a while, it was nothing more than the words of concern of his sister and sister-in-law, and Xu Wei suddenly remembered something: "Third sister, fourth sister-in-law, it's rare for me to come back, let's set up a banquet tonight and have a family banquet."

"It should be, my brother should really celebrate such a great achievement. Hey, who are you pleased? Xu Xiuping likes to be lively, and her eyes lit up when she heard that she was holding a family banquet. The younger brother is so angry, it is a big feast for relatives and friends. Show off.

Sure enough, Xu Wei thought for a while and said: "The third uncle, the third aunt, the fifth brother, the fifth sister-in-law, and the eldest brother said this, and when they saw their sister looking at themselves, they added a sentence, "Naturally, there is also a brother-in-law and his mother, and my nephew will also bring it." Xu Xiuping and Xu Wang's family were overjoyed, even if they went to prepare, they even sent people to invite their elders and relatives, needless to say.

Xu Wei returned to his room, closed the door, took off his robe, and examined the wound. Returning from Qixian, the carriage and horses were bumpy, and it was inevitable that the wounds were pulled, and blood began to seep in some places. Sometimes I think about it, this soldier is at least one thing the same as being a man, and there is always bloodshed. It's been more than a year since I traveled to the Song Dynasty, and I didn't even have a chance to catch my breath. People also play with the moon. He is engaged in politics, business, and even agriculture, medicine, and catering. Roaring periodicals are all a lot of time exhibitions. I'm good, as soon as I came over, I met Jin Jun Nanjiao. Originally, I wanted to rely on my old profession to eat. Open a casino. Black and white are all-encompassing, and it is also a pleasure to be strong. It's his mother's Jurchen, forcing Lao Tzu to eat with a knife.

Alas, when this busy period is over, it is time to rest. Take a breath.

Thinking of this, a person involuntarily came to mind. Needless to say, it was naturally Zhang Jiuyue. Last time, she ran from Tokyo to Chenliu. I brought myself this robe. At that time, I felt that she must have something on her mind, but she was entangled in military affairs, so it was inconvenient to ask in detail. When this section is finished, please ask the elders to come forward and talk to Taiwei He, there must be no difficulty. Those who are working hard should have a home. You can't let your sister-in-law and sister take care of you like children forever, right?

Thinking about it. Because he was too tired, he fell asleep in bed. By the time the strange aunt came, it was already dark. I heard a noisy crowd outside, saying that the guests were almost all there.

"Are Dad and Fourth Brother back?" Xu Wei rubbed his sore eyes and asked casually.

"I'm back early, and I'm with you in the guest hall, the privy counsellor hasn't arrived yet." Aunt Strange replied.

Xu Wei responded. Dressed slightly, he stepped out of the room. Before he arrived at the guest hall, he heard the thunderous voice of his eldest brother Xu Yuan. When I walked in, I saw that the old man, the eldest brother, the fourth brother, the fifth brother, and the brother-in-law were all there. Naturally, the female dependents were accompanied by their sister-in-law and sister, and went to talk elsewhere.

As soon as he appeared, Xu Yuan patted the armrest of the chair and got up and laughed: "Our family is here!" ”

Xu Wei also smiled. He went up and bowed to his father first. The old man was very happy, he was rare to praise people, but his son did a good job this time, because he nodded and said, "Yes, I earned face for your father." ”

Say goodbye to Big Brother. Xu Yuan was even happier. He was angry and ashamed of the defeat of Huazhou, and he was deeply worried about the situation in Tokyo. But who would have thought that Lao Jiuyi would set fire to the gold thief's grain and grass, and turn the situation around in World War I. Let him cry out for joy! At this time, the ninth brother came to worship, and he went down with a palm. He slapped his brother on the shoulder and said loudly, "It's out!" ”

Is Xu Wei's body photographed now? There were more than ten wounds on the body, although they were all flesh wounds, but they couldn't withstand the brave slap of Xu Yuan, and almost didn't slap it over. Xu Sheng was involved in the whole process, knowing that his younger brother was injured, he panicked and held on, and said in a deep voice: "Ninth brother! ”

Xu Yuan is a person who has been in battle for a long time, and when he saw this, he lost his voice and said, "What? Ninth brother, you"

Xu Wei hurriedly stopped his eyes, but the other party understood and stopped talking. After the ceremony, Xu Wei was the youngest and the last in the ranking, so he naturally sat down. Before he could begin his words, he heard shouting outside, "The Privy Counsellor has arrived." ”

Although Yu Gong said. Xu Shao is the superior of everyone in this guest hall. But this is a family feast, and it is natural to talk about generations. Therefore, the sons and nephews all got up, but Xu Zhang sat with a golden sword. After a while, Xu Shao, who was dressed in casual clothes, walked into the guest hall with a happy face, and went straight up to Xu Zhang, and bowed to Xu Zhang first: "Brother." ”

"Well, sit." Xu Zhang didn't talk much, but his tone and expression were obviously much slower than before. After all, he is a brother of the same mother. Resentment is still no match for the family affection that blood is thicker than water, and Xu Shao intends to condescend and reconcile. The two brothers gradually let go of their previous suspicions.

Xu Shao was very polite, and thanked him before sitting down. As soon as the buttocks touched the chairs, a group of children and nephews rose up to worship. Happy to have the Privy Counsellor wave his hand. Chong Second Brother said: "Tonight, our family will definitely not get drunk and have no home!" ”

"That's a good idea! You haven't drunk with your third uncle for a while, have you? I wonder if my uncle is good at drinking? Xu Yuan said with a smile.

Xu Shao snorted coldly: "Just you?" I can't drink when my eldest brother is here, with you kid? It's still a little tender. ”

There is a way that people are happy when things are cool, and Xu Zhang, who has always been serious, interjected at this time: "You don't brag less." The eldest brother was promoted at the beginning, and feasted his colleagues. Let's go and block the wine. You salute the seven tables, and you fall to the ground. I saluted eleven tables, and carried you back to the camp. ”

Xu Yuan and the other brothers all laughed! Xu Shao felt it, in fact, the second brother has taken care of himself since he was a child, and when he first went to him, he was really nothing. With his temper, sooner or later he will offend all his colleagues in Sanya. Being a Beijing official is not like a local official. You have to be cautious at all times, especially as a military minister, and you have to walk on thin ice. In view of this, it is better to return to the hometown for the elderly. It's just that this verse, the second brother can't understand it anyway. Flesh and blood brothers, but their prejudices are deepening, and they even reach the same field as strangers. If it weren't for Lao Jiu's entry into Beijing, this grievance would be really difficult to resolve.

He happily gossiped about homely things, reminisced about the past for a while, and the banquet was ready. All the family members were seated, and the female dependents were not allowed to go to the hall and opened their own small stoves. Xu Zhang and Xu Shao, seeing that their sons and nephews are all older and out, they are very relieved as elders, Xu Zhang has drunk a lot, but Xu Shao is very self-controlled. Xu Wei is the same. It's basically stepping on fake water and going through the motions, but fortunately, the brothers know that he has injuries on his body, and they don't try to persuade him.

Finished eating. Xu Zhang was overwhelmed by the strength of the wine, so he went to rest. Fan Jing's family also said goodbye and left. Xu Liang saw that his father had no intention of going. When he returned home with his wife and mother, Xu Yuan was very drunk, and his family members were all in Jingyuan. Xu Sheng helped him to the guest room to rest. Xu Shao, Xu Wei, uncle and nephew. Moved to the flower hall again. Ordered people to serve tea, eat tea to relieve hangover.

In fact, the two of them know very well, where can they drink any wine? When Xu Shao returned home, when he heard that a family banquet was held in the second brother's mansion, he knew that it must be Lao Jiu's idea.

After a few sips of tea, Xu Shao didn't turn around and erase, and said straight to the point: "After Yan Zongwang sent Yan Chang, Wang Ne was the envoy." Entered the Tokyo Peace Conference. Before the official family received them, they first summoned the ministers to discuss

"What do you mean?" Xu Wei took a sip of the teacup and didn't move.

"Most of them advocate toughness. Refusal to negotiate peace. Only Geng Nanzhong, Li Yi still advocated peace discussions, saying that if he attacked Zongwang, if he made Emperor Jin angry, he would pour the country's troops for revenge. And the sticky Han Buckle River is very urgent, in case he crosses the river. How is it good? However, Geng and Li also understood that the situation had now reversed, and advocated that although they agreed to negotiate peace. However, he demanded that all the Jurchens evacuate our territory and return them to the six states of Yanyun, promising that they would never commit crimes again. Xu Shao replied.

Xu Wei smiled secretly in his heart. I really don't know if these people have ulterior motives or are extremely naïve. If the Jurchens' words can be believed, sheep dung can be eaten as beans. After these two Jin army invasions, anyone who is not a fool or a madman can see it. The golden people turned their faces without grace, and they had no faith at all. If he escapes today, he will come back one day! Even if the wheel is not separated, the army is destroyed, the Jin country is shaken, and the lack of soldiers can you fight. He also came. If you don't fight, you still can't dodge Liuxunqiu, so you just catch one and kill one, "You can consume as many troops as you can." There are so many Jurchen accounts left and right.

"Then, what is the attitude of the official?" Xu Wei asked again.

Hearing this question, Xu Shao put down the teacup and slammed his mouth: "The official family somewhat frightened Geng Nanzhong's words, but he didn't make any statement. ”

"Oh, did the third uncle ever speak? The Privy Council is in power, and your words carry extraordinary weight. Xu Wei said with a smile.

Xu Shao shook his head: "I just said simply, advocating the use of troops, and I didn't go deeper."

"Why is that?" Xu Wei was puzzled.

Glancing at his nephew, Xu Shao smiled and said, "Nonsense, the official family urgently summoned Zhi Yanzhi, Zhang Shuye and you back to Beijing, why?" Isn't it just to ask if this battle will be fought? If I say it clearly, what do you say when you face you? ”

"It turns out that the third uncle left the opportunity to his nephew? Third Uncle Xie, however, I won't say anything more Xu Wei said this, Xu Shao was surprised.

Why is that? You have made great achievements, just take advantage of the victory, if you can destroy the Zongwang, it is a miracle. When the time comes, you can't help but be promoted by the officials. It is impossible to say that he will be promoted directly to the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the three ya, and he will be on an equal footing with Yao Xiyan. You must know that your father fought all his life, killed the enemy like hemp, and when he became the Marquis of Yu, he was already in his forties. You are only twenty years old this year, Xu Shao actually guessed a little in his heart, and deliberately used words to test his nephew at this time.

Xu Wei chuckled when he heard this. Who doesn't want high-ranking officials? I still want to be a marshal, but the problem is whether I can sit firmly. Moreover, even if the two-way Jin army was wiped out this time, in the short term, Song Jin would attack and defend. Not much will change. The Jin State hijacked the power of Liao and occupied the key places of the sixteen states of Yanyun, so its strategic advantage over the Southern Dynasties was very obvious. For at least ten years, the Jurchens will take the initiative. In this troubled world, high-ranking officials and lords are not important, but compared to the territory of soldiers and horses, which is more important? Could it be that my Xu family has been watching the gate in Tokyo with the troops?

"If you have to say anything, I will tell the signing minister to fold Zhonggu, and when you wait for the king, he will say it." Xu Wei said casually.

Xu Shao asked knowingly: "You are"

Xu Wei looked at his uncle and smiled a little ambiguously: "The third uncle deliberately teased me, didn't he?" ”

"Haha," Xu Shao laughed. He can be the supreme military commander of the Great Song Dynasty, how can he not understand the reason? The "grain robbery plan" was presided over by him and He Li, and Xu Wei implemented it. To put it bluntly, this battle is the matter of your uncle and nephew of the Xu family, and this work of turning things around was taken up by your uncle and nephew. What's wrong? Still want to eat alone? Co-authored by your Xu family, right?

If Xu Wei continues to charge ahead, the credit can naturally be called world-famous. But on the day of success, it was also the Xu family that was the minister of the Manchu Dynasty. Regardless of the time of civil and military jealousy. If you are not afraid of thieves stealing, you are afraid of thieves. Therefore, Lao Jiu is right to push Yan Qian. One comes. Zheyan is one of the key cultivation objects of the official family, and now he has signed the Privy Council in his early thirties, and it will be reused in the future. Lao Jiu sold his favor to him. It's also a friend.

The most important thing is that Xu Wei's Hujie Township Army suffered heavy casualties in this battle, and it was time to rest and replenish. The siege battle often requires a huge price, and Lao Jiu finally pulled up tens of thousands of horses, is it difficult to pull it out in Chengdu? Instead of this, it is better to send a favor. Na Zhe Zhonggu was a privy councillor, but he personally took the fine horse. flew to save Xu Wei, and it could be seen that the two young people were sympathetic to each other. The Zhejia is one of the generals of the Western Army. In the future, we will have to deal with each other. Lao Jiu's move is really good.

Now. Xu Shao stared at his nephew, is this really the ninth child of the Xu family? This fight is a demon king of the world, the master with few tendons in his head, when did he become so shrewd? I heard that after a serious illness, his temperament changed greatly. Could it be that there are really ghosts and gods in these things?

Take another sip of tea. Xu Shao asked casually: "Lao Jiu, judging from the current situation, Tokyo is safe. What are your plans after this battle? ”

Xu Wei was speechless. These days, he had been pondering the letter that the Seed World Dao had given him before he died. The more I look at it, the more I feel that this senior star is far-sighted and extraordinary. Before he died, how critical was the situation in the Great Song Dynasty? But he could see the situation ten years later, and concluded that he would definitely be able to make contributions in the battle of Song Jin, and he was even more sure that Song Jin would be caught in a long-term tug-of-war. Even remind yourself,

What does he mean when he says "leaving the dynasty and avoiding trouble in the west"?

The third uncle raised this question at this time, presumably he had already considered it in advance, so it was better to listen to his opinion first. As soon as he thought of this, Xu Wei said: "Everything depends on the third uncle

Xu Shao smiled, but did not speak"

The next day, in the forbidden middle, talk about the martial arts hall.

Zhao Huan was in good spirits. He sat on the head of the temple with a blushing face, the first time since he ascended the throne that he had been so spirited. Thinking of the three generals who were about to come in later, two of them were appointed by him. The Great Song Emperor couldn't help but be complacent. During the reign of Emperor Taishang, he mostly used old ministers, such as Cai Jingtong Guan Gao Yu and other generations, all of whom were in their last years and still held military and political power. After he ascended the throne, he made a big appointment to the younger generation. Some people still say that they are young and frivolous, and they are afraid that they will not be serious. Look, Zhe Zhonggu, Yao Xiyan, and Xu Ziang are all rising stars, but they have done such a big thing! Sweep away the corrupt wind in the army!

"Official. Zhi Yanzhi, Zhang Shuye, and Xu Wei are already waiting outside the palace. The chamberlain entered the temple and reported.

"Xuan!" Zhao Huan was full of confidence, and his speech became loud. It seems that I feel like my back is stiff. No one is stunned.

Not much. The three of them entered back and forth, went to the hall, pushed the golden mountain, to the jade pillar, and shouted long live. Zhao Huan was overjoyed and was busy giving a seat. Looking at these three people, it is much more comfortable than facing the class of deacons.

The three courtiers were out in command of the army, fighting bloodily, and as the monarch's father, he naturally had to vigorously praise and comfort him first. Zhao Huan cleared his throat and said loudly: "The three Aiqing are loyal to the state this time and bravely go to the national disaster, which can be called to turn the tide!" Thinking that Zongwang went out of Yanshan twice, how rampant? Now he was hit head-on by Qing and others, lost food in Qi County, and fled to Huazhou. How embarrassing? Every time I think of this, I feel that the depression in my chest is swept away! This battle is all thanks to the strength of Sanqing, and Lian knows it. I hope that the three Aiqing will not slack off, after the war, they will be rewarded for their meritorious deeds, and they will never be treated badly! ”

The three of them got up at the same time and said humblely, naturally, the scene still had to be said. For example, they all rely on His Majesty's blessings, and soldiers use their lives. The ministers did not dare to take credit.

Zhao Huan listened. It is even more joyful. When I think of something, it's about the world! "Wu Ang. Listening to the danger of the tour! When you are ten pawns, you have to create more than ten Xuzhou continents

"Your Majesty is concerned, it is all flesh and skin wounds, and it is a big problem." Xu Wei bowed and replied.

"That's fine. The country's eventful autumn is the time for the United to rely on the secretaries, and it is appropriate to cherish it. Zhao Huan said, and groaned. The three below all knew the purpose of today's official summons, and the two of them were not in a hurry. But Uncle Zhang is like a Jiao in his throat, not vomiting or unhappy. After several times of forbearance, he finally couldn't hold it down, took out the playbook, got up and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has a book to play!" ”

Oh, what did Zhang Qing play? Hurry up and present it to the joint.

Zhao Huan said. The chamberlain took the notebook and presented it to the official's house, and the Son of Heaven flipped through it. It turned out that Zhang Shuye said in the transcript that the Jin people violated the border twice, invaded the prefecture, killed the people, trampled on the two rivers, and coerced the emperor. Today, regardless of the poverty in Huazhou, the imperial court should do its best to attack and swear to destroy the gold thieves! To deter the northern captives! so that it does not dare to covet the Central Plains!

Look at the recital. Zhao Huan put it on the desk, quite embarrassed: "Don't hide it from the three Aiqing, yesterday, there was a golden envoy from Huazhou to discuss peace." He proposed to evacuate all the soldiers and horses, return the prefectures he occupied, and asked our court to give money and food. The United convened the ruling to discuss, and the main battle was annihilated. ”

Xu Wei heard this. knew that the emperor must have been fooled by the singing and harmony between Yan Chang and Wang Ne, one soft and one hard.

"That's right! Your Majesty, now the gold thief is retreating to Huazhou, this is digging his own grave! Why can't Your Majesty be fulfilled by him? Uncle Zhang said loudly.

Zhao Huan took a breath. "For those who are worried, first, the king has changed his previous style and is extremely humble. But Wan Yanchang repeatedly emphasized that there were still 30,000 tigers and wolves in the city, and the food was enough to last more than a month. If the joint wave division detains the city. They will be smitten. Three Aiqing, how can Lian not see that Jin Ren is exhausted? However, after this battle, the land of the two rivers still needs to be reorganized, not only for money and food, but also for soldiers. Right now, most of the two rivers kings have collapsed, which makes Lianhao troubled. Second, it has been reported that the Jinxi Road is very urgent, and the United Nations has sent two reinforcements, but it is still dangerous. I can't say it, I still need to send the secretary and other helpers. If Zongwang sticks to Huazhou, if he crosses the river, how can he live? Third, if Zongwang is destroyed in the territory, the Jin people will be furious and take revenge with a large army. The situation of the two rivers, Qing and others know, at that time, what can they do? ”

Uncle Zhang was stunned at night. Seems to have been asked. On the surface, the three points mentioned by the emperor do exist, and they are not easy to solve.

Zhao Huan waited for a while. Seeing the echo below, his eyes fell on Xu Wei and said with a smile: "Ziang." Do you have a good plan to fight with the Jin people, and to know yourself and the enemy? ”

Xu Wei got up and played: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister also advocates annihilating the enemy in the territory. But after listening to what His Majesty said, he was also deeply worried, so he was a little hesitant. ”

Zhao Huan nodded frequently and beckoned: "Yes, it's really tricky." You're wounded, sit. Then he looked at Orihiko. He asked again, "Zhonggu, Lianxing said that you were the last to go out of the city, but you personally led thousands of horsemen to help." It was your timely arrival that relieved the danger of the Hujie Township Army. Wave a door, will be a lot of materials. This is true. It's even more rare, Aiqing is both civil and military, how about it? Is there a solution? ”

Zhe Yanzhi was waiting for this sentence, and after listening to what Xu Wei said before, he understood that he was paving the way for him. Therefore, as soon as the official asked, he immediately got up and said, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks." Battleable! Able to fight! Must fight! ”

"Oh? But why? Zhao Huan's eyes flashed, and he hurriedly asked. After a moment of silence, he talked eloquently.

"First. There are 30,000 golden soldiers in Huazhou, which is estimated to be true. But its military rations. Hold on for up to 10 days. Xu Wei burned all the grain and grass materials of the Jin army, and the grain carried by Zongwang's department was limited to three days. After the fall of Nahuazhou, although Zongwang left troops to refuse, it was estimated that there were thousands of people. Isn't it overstretched to provide the rations of thousands of soldiers for 30,000 people to share? Therefore, it shows that Yan Chang's words are words! ”

Zhao Huan moved his body and led: "Aiqing's words are yes, that"

Secondly, although Sticky Han waved his army to seize the river, Taiyuan has held on to this day. If he leaves a heavy army to besiege the city. If your own strength is weak, Your Majesty can send a general to break the elite. If he came with a large army, the pressure on Taiyuan would be very light. With the talent among the masters, they will be able to break through and cut off their way back. Therefore, the west road of the Jin army is really not to be feared. ”

When Xu Wei heard this, he was also secretly frightened. Frankly, even he didn't expect this. Orihiko quality. It is indeed worthy of the reputation of "both civil and military", but fortunately, he and he are friends

Enemy.

Zhao Huan's eyebrows fluttered when he heard it, and he urged repeatedly: "Aiqing said it directly!" ”

"Finally. If Your Majesty defeats the Jin army in the territory. I expect that the Jurchens will be deeply jealous, and in the short term, they will not be able to raise troops to attack. Here's why. The Jurchens invaded the south twice. With our weakness, we all have the intention of fighting. If Zong Wangyu is feathered out this time, it shows that the strategy of the Jin State is wrong. After the war, its main task was not to rejuvenate the army, but to re-examine the strategy against the Song Dynasty. Moreover, the Jurchens started in the mountains and forests, and their household registration was not much, so it was worth tens of thousands of troops. The blow is not heavy! The Khitan is newly dead, the people's hearts are not convinced, if it is learned that Zongwang's army was defeated by the Song, the remnants of the Khitan will leap up. At that time, the Jurchens couldn't take care of themselves, so how could they immediately raise troops? With these three points, the minister dares to speak out, and it can be fought! Able to fight! Must fight! ”

Xu Wei didn't say anything, but Zhang Shuye was excited when he heard it, and as soon as Zhi Zhonggu finished speaking, he immediately seconded: "Your Majesty! The words of the signing minister are to the point, and every sentence is reasonable! Your Majesty, the edict is detained! ”

After Zhao Huan heard this, he didn't say anything for a while. Sitting behind the imperial case, his eyes wandered away, and his teeth were clenched. Time. The needle drop on the martial arts hall can be heard. After a long time, the emperor suddenly took the case!

Zhi Qing said. Hit the nail on the head! The worries in the heart of the union have been solved, so why worry? At this point, there is a slight pause. Then he said loudly, "The joint decision has been decided!" Withhold the Golden Envoy! Siege of the city! Will be born to capture the Zongwang! To revitalize the army and the country! ”

Zhe Yanzhi took two steps forward and bowed to the ground, Zhao Huan saw it and said in surprise: "Aiqing, why is this?" ”

"The Chenzhi clan is a family. The world is blessed by the country! Today, when the country is in trouble, you should share your worries for the king! The minister is willing to go to the city of Huazhou in person, lead the king's division, and break through the city pass! I hope to dedicate it to Your Majesty! ”

Zhao Huan was overjoyed! At this time, his heart was also boiling! thought that in the past two years, he was beaten to the ground by the Jurchens. even agreed to cede the three towns, cede the two rivers, and respect Emperor Jin as his uncle. This kind of humiliation is now a time to wash up!