Someone handed Xu Wei a cup of tea, and after he took it, he cooed for a while and almost didn't even eat the tea. Covering the teacup and meeting the expectant eyes of the house, he said in a hoarse voice: "The Western Army can't rush to help, so there is only one way left." ”

No one spoke, and the needles in the public hall could be heard, waiting for Xu Wei's next words.

"We were pinned down by the Jin army of Wanyan Lousu and couldn't come to Shaanxi for help, so we could only pull out this stake." Xu Wei said in a deep voice. Actually, this is not his opinion, but Xu Shao's meaning, but he said it for Xuanfu Xianggong.

"You mean? Entering Yanyan? Take the initiative to attack the Jin army entrenched in Shaanxi? Xu Liang's face changed abruptly. He knew that what his cousin was talking about this time was not to fight alone in the past, but to mobilize the main force of the Western Army and launch a campaign to recover the whole of Shaanxi!

Xu Wei hadn't answered yet, and Xu Shao in the hall had already said loudly: "Not bad!" Gather three soldiers and horses, wave the army and Yanyan! ”

The officials looked at each other, didn't Xuanfu Xianggong repeatedly say that he would raise troops for three years, accumulate grain for five years, and then expel Beiyi from Shaanxi when the Jin army in Shaanxi was exhausted? Advance to now? It's only been two years of preparation! At present, Shaanxi's various innovations have not yet been completed, and the army's training is still in progress, even if the soldiers are ready. But what about the salary? This is not the Purple Gold Tiger dispatching 10,000 people to fight a small fight, you are gathering the main force of the Western Army and starting a general battle with the enemy! The cost is huge, and it will undoubtedly be a scary number, where to fix this money and food? Shaanxi's current situation can only be self-sufficient, and as soon as the army's butt moves, then spending money and food is like running water, can we afford it? If it is said to be aid, then the line is definitely ordering all parts of the country to support, and now it is like this, and you can only rely on yourself!

When they were worried, Xu Wei's words made matters worse: "If you only fight in Shaanxi, it will be difficult to affect the war situation in the Central Plains. ”

What the? Hedong? Did you hear that right? You're going to talk about the Reconquista now? And ran to the east of the river? Why does this sound like a fool's dream? No, you're Zijin Tiger, you're Xu Dashuai, and using soldiers is your strength, why is your opinion a little unreliable this time?

Of course, there is no lack of reason. It immediately occurred to me that this would not be what Xu Wei meant. Don't you see? Xu Xuanfu didn't say half a "no" from beginning to end, but I was afraid that this was his opinion!

If these are Xu Xuanfu's claims, then it is easy to understand. Xu Wei is a military minister, he can only consider the problem from the military aspect, but Xu Xuanfu can't, the first thing he has to think about is politics.

If it is said that the Central Plains is allowed to fall, Jiangnan is threatened, and the Western Army has no action. Not only can he personally not explain to Zhenjiang Xing, but even Shaanxi and the Western Army will not be able to please him. Compared with supporting the Central Plains, marching to the east of the Yanyan River is no longer the most dangerous.

Although Wang Shu didn't understand military affairs, he also listened a little rash, so he said: "Xuan Xiang, is this matter called to the generals of all roads to come to discuss and then make a decision?" ”

Xu Shao waved his hand and said categorically: "There is no need to discuss this matter, the three-way recruitment division only needs to carry it out!" ”

Seeing that he was so "arbitrary", although the adjutants felt that it was inappropriate, they did not dare to refute it. The hall was silent, and even Xu Wei stopped speaking.

"From now on, preparations will be made for the dispatch of troops. There are officials of the department, and then the officials will be convened one after another, and they must come up with accurate figures for the grain, grass, salaries, and armaments that have been accumulated at present. Xu Wei, you immediately return to Chang'an, grasp the movements of the Jin army, and report to the Xuanfu Disposal Division as soon as there is news. Xu Shao didn't have the slightest expression on his face, and his tone was stiff and tight.

Xu Wei hugged his fists, took the order, picked up his head and walked out. When Xu Liang saw it, he turned his head to look at his father and hurriedly chased him out.

After driving for a long time, everyone was too tired to work. Xu Wei's guards were waiting in the street, and when they saw him come out, they got on their horses one after another. As soon as Xu Wei stepped on the stirrup with one foot, he heard someone behind him call: "Xu Zhao begs to go slowly!" ”

Xu Liu hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed his cousin, his lips moved, but the words did not come out. The two brothers looked at each other for a while, and Xu Liangcai said, "What's going on?" I'm still dizzy, why did I suddenly decide to send troops early? You know best that the conditions are not yet ripe! And...... Hedong! You're talking about Hedong! ”

Xu Wei smiled bitterly, and said with a tired face: "Sixth brother, I am just a listener." ”

After finishing speaking, he turned over his horse, lifted the reins and shouted: "Go back to Chang'an!" Drive! The war horse rushed out with a straight hoove, and more than 100 knights followed him like a shadow! Xu Liu was so shocked that he hurriedly flashed to the side, and the dust raised made him cough incessantly, and hurriedly retreated to the steps.

Lao Jiu, what's going on? Emotional? I didn't provoke you! Slow, what did he just say? Just a listener? What does it mean? Puzzled, he stomped his foot, turned around and went back to the hall.

In the study, Xu Shao was half-lying on a chair, his lower body was covered with a leather mattress, holding a bowl of hot soup in his hand, his eyes were closed, and his complexion had not returned to normal.

Xu Liang pushed the door in, and when he saw this, he closed the door lightly and walked over cautiously. After looking at it a few times, he asked in a low voice, "Dad?" Father? ”

"What did Lao Jiu say?" Xu Shao asked with his eyes closed.

Xu Liang hesitated for a moment, and said after a while: "I didn't say anything, but I can see that the ninth brother is a little emotional." ”

"It's human nature." Xu Shao opened his eyes and tried hard to move, but because of excessive fatigue, his whole body was sore, so that he couldn't move. Xu Liang hurriedly stretched out his hand to help his father sit up.

"He is a military minister, and he only looks at problems from the operational level. On the way, I discussed with him how to deal with it, and he did not agree to enter the army in advance, and some emotions were normal. Xu Shao said in a low voice.

After listening to this, Xu Liang realized that the suggestions that the ninth brother said were all instructed by his father. After all, he is a victorious general, and when words come out of his mouth, others will believe more.

"Dad, with all due respect, the conditions are not mature in all aspects now, and if you rush into the army, you are afraid of ......," Xu Liang said worriedly.

Xu Shao turned his head, and his sharp gaze made him flinch a little. "You're also a martial artist? In this case, can the Western Army not move? Do you know that at that time, many ministers represented by Vice Minister Huang Qianshan in the detailed discussion department proposed that the Western Army support the Tokyo Remaining Division? It's not for my father to say it again and again, the situation in Shaanxi is complicated, and the good luck and evil are uncertain, but I am afraid that the official family will issue an edict to let the Western Army out of Tongguan! I have repeatedly told Lao Jiu that it is an unshirkable duty for the Western Army to come to aid, are you really confused to be an old father? Don't I know that doing so will only lead to the defeat of the Western Army? I was putting pressure on Lao Jiu so that he would not be able to say anything when I entered the army in advance. ”

Xu Liang was reprimanded by his father, and nodded frequently: "It's the son who doesn't understand his father's hard work." ”

"Although Lao Jiu is my own nephew, he is also the commander of the heavy army, not a doll who comes and goes when he is called. Last time, Xu Da's attitude changed on the matter of dividing troops, and I could see that Lao Jiu now has enough influence in the Western Army! Other generals from all walks of life looked at him, and his actions would be used as a reference by other generals. I have to mobilize him before I can command the others smoothly! Xu Shao's words were said for the first time.

Xu Liang was silent, he now understood why Fang Cai Lao Jiu had injustice in his tone.

After a long while, he couldn't help but ask: "Dad, even if the Western Army wants to make a move, why do you have to choose to march to the east of the Yanyan River?" ”

"There's no way around it. Compared with aiding the Central Plains, it is more reliable to march into the east of the Yanyan River. If we can open up the situation in the west, we will effectively deal with the war in the Central Plains and influence the movement of the invading Jin army. Lao Jiu also said that it is not difficult to march into Hedong, but it is difficult to defeat the Jin army in Shaanxi, as long as this is done. Hedong Li Zhi, he's not even a fart! Xu Shao was so emotional that he forgot about Sven.

When Xu Liang heard this, he thought that if the Western Army could defeat the Jin army in Shaanxi and then pounce on Hedong, it would inevitably cause the Jin State to be shocked. However, it is very likely to influence the decision-making of those in power in the Jin Kingdom. But that's just the good side, what if it fails?

It is certain that as soon as the order of the Xuanfu Disposal Division is issued, the generals of all walks of life will definitely have ideas. Even if you end up obstructing military law and obeying moderation, how can you fight the war?

"Dad, I'm worried, the generals may not understand your hard work." Xu Liang said.

Xu Shao picked up the bowl and took a sip of hot soup, his expression became more and more solemn: "For my father, I only hope that Lao Jiu can understand my hard work." ”

Xu Liang frowned, looking at the attitude of the ninth brother when he left today, I'm afraid he is not very considerate? Although he made it clear that he obeyed moderation, he could be handsome and distracted, and he would have different dreams in the same bed, no matter what level he put it, it was a big taboo! If this problem is not solved, troops will be dispatched, I will see the hanging!

As soon as he thought of this, he said to his father: "Dad, if I don't go to Chang'an in person, I will know the reason, move it with affection, and win his sincere support no matter what!" ”

Xu Shao didn't say anything right away, he still knew his nephew better. Since Xu Wei believes that the time is not ripe for a large-scale counteroffensive, and this is also the truth, he will not easily change his opinion. His two nephews, who commanded the Western Army, are both generals who can fight well, but they have the inherent weakness of military ministers in politics. Think only at the military level, and don't care about politics at all!

"Well, you go and pay attention to proportion, not only to take into account his emotions, but also to maintain the prestige of the Xuanfu Disposal Division! Do you understand? ”

Gong County, where the mausoleum of the first emperors of the Great Song Dynasty is located. What used to be sacred is now full of wolves! Outside the Imperial Mausoleum, the Jin army swarmed everywhere, and in their eyes, they were curious about everything. For example, the stone horse and stone elephant standing outside the mausoleum, and the pile of sealed soil as high as a mountain, it is said that the treasures buried in it are no longer numerically calculating.

The signing army and the puppet Han army in the Jin army are acting as guides, leading Beiyi to pounce on the mausoleum area. And excitedly told them all kinds of legends about the imperial tomb. For example, the tomb of Emperor Shenzong is buried with his night pearl as big as a bucket, one is worth 100,000 gold! For another example, in the mausoleum of Emperor Zhezong, there is a jade unicorn carved from a whole piece of jade, which shines at night and can illuminate the room!

Hearing these rumors, the eyes of the soldiers of the Jin Army were almost red. They have no pursuits, and they fight with the officers for only two things, one is women, the other is gold and silver, and these are the motivation for them to fight bravely. The imperial mausoleum in front of them, in their opinion, is no different from a mountain of gold and silver!

Seeing that the ancestors of the Great Song Dynasty were about to be crushed and scattered, and the corpses were in the wild!

At this moment, the scattered cavalry went out in all directions, shouting the same sentence in a loud voice: "The marshal has an order!" Anyone who trespasses into the Imperial Tomb will die! ”

This military order made the soldiers of the Jin Army, who were so anxious that they vowed to shovel the imperial tomb to the bottom! Although jackals are brutal by nature, they are also afraid of the king of beasts! Wushu, the fourth son of Emperor Taizu, has become the new symbol of the Jin Army after his brother's separation!

Hanging their heads, the disappointed warriors of the Jin Army dispersed boredly, and from time to time they looked back at the towering imperial tombs, imagining the various treasures piled up inside.

A team of horses came from the east, the horses were majestic, and the knights were mighty. The first person, wearing a leather coat, covered with iron armor, wearing a common Jurchen leather hat on his head, a scimitar in his waist, holding an iron gun in his hand, his eyes are like torches, and he is not angry and arrogant! It is the fourth son of Wanyan Aguta, the founding emperor of the Dajin Kingdom, Wanyan Wushu!

Wherever he passed, no one dared to raise his head to look at him, and they all hung their heads and avoided him. Before reaching the mausoleum, he stopped his horse, jumped down, threw his gun away, and immediately a soldier took it.

Unlike his second brother's tower-like majestic body, the vultures are much more sophisticated. He may only be about thirty years old, with a thin face, a high nose, thick eyebrows, and a pair of bright eyes. He has an inch-long beard and pursed lips, showing unusual determination.

Looking at the tombs of the emperors of the Southern Dynasty, Wushu squinted his eyes slightly, and his eyes were completely devoid of the greed and madness exposed by other Jin army soldiers, but were terrifyingly calm.

"Marshal, there are countless treasures hidden in this imperial tomb of the Southern Dynasty, it is simply rich and rivals the country, how can you not dig it?" General Jin Jun asked.

Wushu crossed his waist, held his head high, his eyes swept over the mausoleum area, and did not answer directly, but said to the person behind him: "Tell him!" ”

The generals of the Jin army turned their eyes to the man, and someone asked, "Han Gong, what is the reason?" ”

This person, who was originally the champion of the Renchen Branch of the Liao State, was later demoted to the Jurchen, and was extremely reused, and was once separated from him as a confidant and regarded as the mastermind. He was also captured and imprisoned by Xu Wei, and was later released according to the Song and Jin collegial agreement. The surname is Han, the name Fang, the word Gongmei, and the year is around fifty. After the separation of immortality, the Wushu relied on him very much, and in the struggle for power with the Wushu, Han Fang once again played the role of the "mastermind". Therefore, even if it was a southern expedition, Wushu would take him with him for consultation.

"The quick horse scimitar can make a man submit, but it cannot please him. If Daikin wants to be the king of the world, he must know what the people of the world are thinking. It's easy to kill, it's hard to convince people, if you dig up the imperial tombs of the Southern Dynasties today, in addition to the yellow and white things, you will get the monstrous grievances of the southerners! Is it a good deal? Han Fang asked.

Obviously, the generals of the Jin Army don't understand the truth of this, you look at me, I look at you, no one understands what he is talking about. But it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter if you don't understand, just do it.

"Marshal, further west, is where Luoyang, the western capital of the Southern Dynasty, is located. It is said that Luoyang's defense is empty, and there is no need for a large army to go, just send a partial division to collect it. Han Fang said to the vulture.

Wushu's profound gaze looked farther and asked, "Where is Luoyang further west?" ”

Han Fang thought for a while: "Shaanzhou, which is under the jurisdiction of Shaanxi, is the Xu Wei Defense Zone. ”

"Oh? The defense zone of the Purple Tiger? Vulture eyes flickered. Among the current Jin army, I am afraid that few people know the name of the young emperor of the Southern Dynasty, but many soldiers know the name "Xu Wei" and the flower name of "Purple Golden Tiger". For the vultures, the significance is even greater.

He will always remember that his brother was blocked by Xu Wei at the Purple Mountain Pontoon Bridge, looking at the river and sighing, achieving the reputation of "Purple Gold Tiger". Later, thanks to Xu Wei, he was trapped in Huazhou, and after escaping, he thanked Xu Wei again, it was he who chased him all the way to Zhending Mansion! Later, the second brother didn't have a chance to go south again, and died of hatred. Xu Wei, Xu Wei, you say, how can I not remember you well?

"Exactly." Han Fang wasn't worried about anything, because he knew that the prince of the Dajin Kingdom in front of him was not an ordinary person.

"It's a pity that when I arrived in Henan, I was close to Xu Wei, but I couldn't get close to him." Wushu said joking, but there was not a smile on his face.

"No matter how brave Xu Wei is, he is just a tiger minister of the Southern Dynasty, why should the marshal care about him?" Han Fang chuckled.

Wushu nodded: "You're right, send a partial division, take Luoyang, and I'll go to Tokyo in person!" ”

Immediately, General Jin worried: "Marshal, Henan and Shaanxi are very close to each other, and the front end is the defense area of the Purple Golden Tiger. ”

"Don't worry, Xu Wei won't come out, Lou Su looked at him, he didn't dare to act rashly." The corners of Wushu's mouth raised slightly, revealing a sneer.

"Not only that, but Xu Wei also has the military and political chief of Shaanxi above him, and Xu Wei is not the only one in the Western Army, and it is not his final say." Han Fang added.

Wushu glanced to the west again, and said loudly: "Reiterate the order again, those who trespass into the imperial tomb will die!" After speaking, he mounted his war horse and led the people eastward.

On horseback, he asked Han Fang: "If Luoyang gets it, there will only be Kaifeng left." I think it's going to take some work, I mean, leave a team of soldiers and horses Tuxu, what if I lead the elite south? ”

Han Fang shook his head resolutely: "No, Marshal, although the Young Emperor Taishang of the Southern Dynasty moved to Jiangnan, Tokyo is the capital after all. Breaking Tokyo is of great significance! As soon as Tokyo was broken, all the influence of the Southern Dynasty in the Central Plains region was gone! Since ancient times, those who win the Central Plains win the world, and the marshal must not despise this place. ”

"What does it mean to 'win the Central Plains and win the world'?" The vultures turned their heads and asked.

"The Central Plains is a prosperous place in China, with a large land and abundant resources. Occupy the Central Plains, and you can go out in all directions! Take control of the situation! If our army controls the Central Plains, it will cut off Shaanxi and Jiangnan, and the roads in Shuzhong will be difficult and dangerous, and it will be difficult to reach the heavens. Xu Wei and the others became the soul of the ownerless, and they just survived. And there is the land of the Central Plains, Jiangnan is no longer far away, let me conquer. If the Southern Dynasty loses the Central Plains, the number of qi will be exhausted. At that time, whether Dajin wants to attack Sichuan and Shaanxi, or trample on Jiangnan, he will do whatever he wants. The so-called land of kings is none other than the Central Plains! ”