The women's sun is shining high, and the sky is cloudless. Half-withered grass under his feet. Out of the array Yizhen. In the wilderness, countless soldiers rushed south. Some have already taken off their armor and thrown away their weapons. Supporting his wounded comrades, he endured the torment of the scorching sun. They can even smell a burnt smell coming from themselves. And that's just the beginning. In a short time, there was not a large open field. Countless rebels surged like locusts. The rulers beat their horses and galloped wildly, and they did not care about their brothers. Helplessly, the Jurchens chased after him.

A wounded soldier accidentally kicked him to the ground, and even his comrade who was supporting him fell and fell on his back. touched the wound, and this Shaanxi man couldn't help but wail. The two comrades stretched out their hands and tried to lift him up, but the soldier pushed him away and shouted bitterly: "Go! The Jurchens have six hooves, and they will die no matter how late they are! ”

How can a brother who eats in a pot watch him die? The comrade helped half of it, and suddenly there was a shout behind him, and he looked back. I saw a crowd of people coming in under the pressure of black, shouting and shouting. The injured one was still struggling, and was pulled by his companions, carried it on his back, and ran south as if he was dead. In the first battle of Fanzhou, the Western Army dispatched three routes, with a total of more than 40,000 Ma Bu troops, and it was no problem to fight the Li army. But I really didn't expect that the Jurchens would send a large army south to help so quickly. And the damned plague "Iron Floating Massacre." "The Divine Arm Bow actually dodged it and didn't fall, and after being hit by three or five arrows, it went on a fucking rampage. We have also fought Xia Jun's "Iron Harrier", but I haven't seen it so difficult.

Qu Duan rushed in before his general's guards, his helmet had fallen off, and his armor was in tatters. The left arm, which was abandoned backwards, had a broken shaft, and it was obvious that the damage was not light. His face was terrifyingly dark. His lips were already cracked, and he couldn't help but feel more hatred in his heart when he looked at the soldiers fleeing for his life.

Who does he hate? Liu Guangshi! As the escort of the whole army, responsible for guarding the left flank, this guy actually took the lead in escaping, and insisted that the light cavalry of the beautiful girl directly penetrated the entire army formation. That scene is really miserable! Our army trampled on each other, and wails arose. An army of 40,000 men was crushed for hundreds of miles,

"Dashuai, take a break, this place is almost in the mountains, and I don't think the Jurchens will catch up so quickly." Zhang Zhongyan said with a rolled knife and swallowing saliva.

Qu Duan stopped the reins, opened his eyes and looked around, and then asked, "Where is this?" ”

"Look at this appearance, it's almost time to Guokou Town. Within a radius of 100 miles, there is only this grass town. Zhang Zhongyan replied.

Qu Duan jumped off the horse with difficulty, Zhang Zhongyan hurriedly came to help, but he pushed him away and hissed: "Order the troops, rest on the spot." "There is no way to stop and stop, the soldiers really can't run, from last night to now, the grain of rice has not entered, the drip has not been touched, and the damn God is so vicious

At the end of the order, the soldiers, who had long been unable to support themselves, either sat on the ground or fell on their backs, gasping for breath and licking their dry lips. You also have to pay attention to the back from time to time, and you may not know which Jin army will chase after you. Just as he was thinking this, there was another boiling sound behind him, and the panicked bird-like soldier jumped up. I was relieved to look at it. It turned out to be the Hujie Township Army.

Wu Jie's mouth knife, covered with blood, ran to Qu Duan and got off the horse, hugged his fists and said: "Handsome!" The golden dog chased after him, and Xu Zhizhou was leading the tiger to intercept Yang Yan and Ma Tai, and I am afraid it will not last long

"These pigs and dogs! Still chasing? Dashuai, if you give an order, I will lead my troops to block it! "A general strode in, roaring like thunder. His person was extremely strong, making a mace, with a gust of wind swept over, and his dark face was full of anger, who is not Yao Pingzhong?

Qu Duan sighed secretly in his heart, this time he sent troops to Hedong. I am full of confidence. But how did the Jurchens come so quickly? Gathering tens of thousands of soldiers in such a short period of time? Although the western army dispatched more than 40,000 people from three routes, it was premeditated, and the Jurchens returned from the southern invasion, and it is said that their vitality has not recovered. How can you use so many troops for a Li Zhi? And it was also in the most unbearable hot summer of the Northern Army!

It doesn't make much sense to think about it now. Not only did Taiyuan not take it, but the three-way army also suffered such a big defeat. At the moment, the king of Huanqing seems to have run away, no matter what, he has to bring the rest of the brothers back, otherwise what face will he have to return to Shaanxi? As soon as he thought of this, he gritted his teeth and said: "You retreat south, and this commander will lead the army to the rear of the palace." ”

Yao Pingzhong, listen, your highness? How many of your Huazhou pro-army are left? I was afraid that it would not be enough for the Jurchens to stuff their teeth, so he persuaded: "Dashuai, the damage to our department is relatively light, so let's be the queen of Pingzhong." ”

Wu Jie glanced at Yao Pingzhong in surprise, and said, "What Vice Marshal Yao said is reasonable. Qu Duan still insisted, and the Zhang brothers persuaded them together before they agreed.

At that moment, after the Liuhujie Township Army and Yao Pingzhong's troops were broken, they retreated with the remnants of the army. Not much. Xu Sheng led Yang Yan and Ma Tai and thousands of horse infantry troops to come, and Yan Jinjun chased after him in the blink of an eye. Wu Jie relayed Qu Duan's order to him, and Xu Si left Yang Ma behind and led the Tongzhou army away.

Yao Pingzhong is the deputy envoy of Shaanhua Road Jinglu and the deputy head of the soldiers and horses, and as soon as Qu Duan leaves, he is the highest commander. Immediately gathered the headquarters and the Hujie Township Army, but there were only more than 5,000 people. After following Wu Jie's advice, retreat to Guozha Town. But as soon as the 5,000 men and horses arrived, the cavalry behind them came to report that the cavalry of the Jin Army was now more than ten miles away.

Yao Pingzhong took a sip, turned to Wu Jie, and asked: "You Hujie and Jin people have fought a lot" Xishan also blocked the "Iron Floating Slaughter", can you have a countermeasure? ”

This question really stopped Wu Jie. When Xu Wei led the army in the bloody battle of Xiaoxi Mountain, he was returning to his hometown to visit his relatives, and he had no books to fight at all. Dry to Yao Pingzhong recommended Yang Yan. Crying is Yao Pingzhong's first type of Huixiang Army fighting side by side, and the last time was when Yao Xu was stationed in the south of Beijing, so he saw Yang Yan a few times. knew that he was a general under Xu Jiu. Although Yang Da didn't want to see the surnamed Yao, there were 100,000 people on the battlefield, and he didn't care about personal grievances, so he concisely told him about the battle of Xiaoxishan.

Yao Pingzhong listened, and did not speak, and suddenly heard Wu Jie say: "Deputy marshal, Cambodia has blocked the enemy

"Oh? Say! Yao Pingzhong asked loudly.

Wu Jie pointed ahead and said, "It's here!" When they looked out, they saw a village and town built on a hill. It's not very big, but the beauty is that it's stuck in a mountain pass. The name of this place is Guoguo Town, under the jurisdiction of Fenzhou, the mountain behind it is Luliang Mountain, after this to the west, it is full of mountainous areas. The Jurchens relied on the might of cavalry to run fierce in the plains, but did it come to the mountains?

Jing Zhao, Shaanxi Xuanfu Envoy.

This is the power center of Shaanxi Sixth Road, and even people with paste in their heads will never dare to be presumptuous in front of the Xuanfu Yamen. But it's strange today, someone really dares to break ground on Tai Sui's head. As soon as the sun was rising, the guards of the government office had just cheered up, and they were startled by five or six war horses that were rampaging towards them. Just as he was about to scold, he suddenly caught a glimpse of He Guan, who was making a black face, jumping off the horse with a cannibalistic appearance.

The Xuanfu envoy is on behalf of the Son of Heaven and guards the pastoral side, and oversees both military and civilian affairs, except for the official family. Whoever wants to see Xuanxiang must report it first. Seeing that He Shaobao had no intention of stopping, the doorman stepped forward to stop him and just hugged his fist. didn't have time to sing the promise, but he was sealed by He Guan. One push and one slash, and fell on all fours.

When Li Gang heard that He Guan had forcibly broken into the Xuanfu Division, he was not surprised. Because the other party adjusted Jingyuan Xu Yuan several times, he was vetoed by himself. He's here to ask for an explanation.

In the flower hall, He Guan didn't sit either, and the big horse golden knife stood in the center of the hall, dressed all over his body, with a yin face. It is said that he and Li Gang were both meritorious ministers who supported the establishment of the official family to ascend the throne, and have long been regarded as the civil and military representatives of Zhao Huan's confidants. But this time, he thinks Li Gang doesn't know for some reason. Deliberately pulled him back legs. When Qu Duan reported that the Jin army was heading south to Taiyuan, he had to transfer the original soldiers. But Li Gang didn't allow it, and later urged him several times, but he stopped it, what is this called?

When Li Gang came out, he saw that He Guan was in this posture, and he lost his previous greetings. Directly asked: "Where did the system come from?" ”

He Guan looked at the other party coldly, and said in a stiff tone: "He Guan is here, he only asks Xuan Xiang a word, why did he refuse to Jing Yuanbing?" ”

Li Gang sat down, didn't greet him, didn't even answer the question directly, but asked, "Can the three-way army be withdrawn?" ”

"Hmph, Duo Chengxuan asked, if it weren't for Yao Pingzhong leading Xu Jiu's troops to block Guozha Town. The Shaanxi soldiers who went out this time may not be able to come back. He Guan sneered.

Li Gang was displeased for a while, listening to your words, I can't afford to lose the battle on the front line? Am I in command? Do I lack your money and food? Shaanxi, Duyan, Huanqing, and the Western Army of the Three Roads went out to fight the eastern half of the river. It's only been a long time, and I've been defeated! If I bet on Jingyuan soldiers again, in case there are three long and two short. For Shaanxi, can it bear it? You are only in charge of fighting, as a Xuanfu envoy, I can't help but consider the overall situation of Shaanxi!

"The matter has come to this point, it is useless to say more, sort out the course of this war as soon as possible, the reward for meritorious service, and the punishment for dereliction." Li Gang said expressionlessly.

He Guan saw that he didn't answer the question, and asked in a deep voice again: "Xuanxiang, why did you refuse to Jingyuan soldiers?" ”

Clay figurines have three points of earthiness, not to mention the dignified ambassadors? Li Gang slapped the coffee table and said loudly: "This official can't lose all the six roads in Shaanxi!" ”

He was angry, but He was not afraid, and said-for-tat: "If it is when I first transfer troops." Xu Yuan can be dispatched, how can there be today's situation! ”

How? I am responsible for this defeat? Li Gang's head was hot, and he almost didn't tear his face, but in the end he still restrained himself and nodded: "Okay!" Since the system of Shaobao said so, then the official will settle with you. After a pause, he continued, "Before the war, I mentioned Xu Wei Ma Kuo's proposition to you several times, and asked if I would let the Hedong Righteous Army try it first. What do you say? The rebels, the homeless people are chaotic and the ears of the people! Don't do big things! insisted that the Western Army should send troops directly. Let me ask you again, what if it is really as Xu Jiu Ma Kuo said, the Jin army saw the western army in Hedong and immediately went south. You say no, even if you want to come, it won't be so fast, what is the result? ”

He Guan was speechless for a while, and he didn't expect it. The Jurchens actually ignored their two dogs and directly sent troops to Taiyuan, and in just a few days, they were able to gather tens of thousands of troops. It is said that even so, the Western Army went out in three ways. Nor is he afraid of the Jin army. Hateful! Huanqing is like a king. Duyan and Zhang Shen repeatedly delayed, and only entered Fenzhou after the Li Jin coalition army joined forces. More hateful! When it was extremely dangerous, Liu Guangshi ran away with his *** legs! The handful of birds of the Three-Way Western Army was the first to withdraw to Shaanxi! Why did he shout before the war? By the way, it was said that this was going to Hedong. If you don't return to Taiyuan, you vow not to pay it back! Damn, it collapsed for hundreds of miles without even looking at the Taiyuan City Gate!

The atmosphere was dull and awkward, and He Guan finally gave up. Turned around and walked out of the flower hall. Li Gang looked at his background and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. The defeat of Hedong this time, although He Guan was in charge, but the plan was agreed to by himself, and this responsibility could not be avoided. Let's prepare to depreciate ourselves in Tokyo.

regret not listening to Xu Jiu's words, regretting not using Chuanchuan's second strategy, so as to do this. Alas, it's useless to regret it now, the bad thing is to think about the old Zhigong Zi. Once this defeat is eaten, the situation in Hedong may unfold in the future. The most important thing is that this time the Song army turned his back on the Jingkang Peace Conference, and I don't know what the Jurchens will do next. When I think of this. Li Gang couldn't help but have a headache, sat there with his head propped up for a long time, and suddenly sat up straight, what about Xu Jiu?

Famous City, White Horse Temple.

Since returning to the Daimyo's Mansion, Xu Wei has eaten and lived in the temple, and no one has been seen. What he does every day is to clean the place where the dead father's power screen is cleaned, with three pillars of fragrance in the morning and evening. Every time Xu Hong went to see him, he often saw his cousin standing quietly in front of the second uncle's place of power, motionless. Two days ago, the sixth Xu Liang returned to his hometown for the funeral on behalf of his father, and the old Jiu said two sentences and four words to him. A heart, a thank you. In the past, it was said that the five brothers of the Xu family were the most muddy and the least of them. But now it seems that this is not the case.

When Xu Hong and Xu Liang entered Tallinn, they saw Xu Wei sweeping the bluestone slab clean, sprinkling water with a basin, so that they couldn't bear to step on it.

"Alas, it used to be said that Lao Jiu didn't know anything. Let the second uncle be angry, now look at "Xu Liang's family is the sixth in the line, and Xu Hong is a brother." But the two appearances are very different, Xu Liangming's father Xu Shao's "true biography" looks clear and beautiful, and his air is lofty. And unlike the other brothers, this guy Wen also came, and Wu also came. No, he just took the Jinshi exam last year, and the official family didn't let him go to the outside office, so he went directly to the Privy Council.

Xu Hong shook his head and didn't say anything. The brothers still walked over, and Xu Lianglang called, "Ninth brother." ”

Xu Wei raised his head, only to see that the power of the past was no longer restored, and it was as quiet as a pool of water, and shouted: "Fifth brother, sixth brother."

"I came today to resign from you, the affairs of the cardinal government are complicated, and I have to return to Beijing for my brother." Xu Liang said.

Xu Wei nodded: "Please ask the sixth brother to give the third uncle on behalf of the third uncle, and say that Xu Si and Xu Jiu thank you." ”

"This is yours and not leaving, how can the family talk to the two families? My father was very sad about the death of my second uncle, and I have not seen my father cry for many years. When Xu Rong's nephew went to the capital to report the funeral. Father is in tears in the study," Xu Liang said this, and he seemed to be choked up and couldn't continue. After a while, he sighed, walked to the incense table, lit three pillars of incense and plugged it in, and then knelt on the ground in a regular manner, regardless of the hardness of the stone slab, and the three knocks. Xu Wei's face was sad, so much so that Xu Hong didn't even look at it.

After kowtowing, Xu Liang pulled Xu Wei aside and whispered, "Ninth brother, there is something for my brother that needs to inform you in advance." When I left Beijing, Shaanxi Youben came up, and according to my father, Li Gang asked the imperial court to send you back to Shaanxi to resume your post. You have to have a number in your mind

Xu Wei didn't blink his eyes, and said softly: "For the son of man, the father's mourning and filial piety is a major human matter. The fourth brother has been "taken away from love" and his father has not yet settled in the ground, so this kind of love is probably not close to people, right? The legal principle is nothing more than human affection, human affection is always greater than filial piety, I have made up my mind, and I have been filial piety for my father for three years, and I am unswerving. ”

Xu Liang listened and stared at this younger brother for a long time. nodded and said, "Ninth brother, don't worry, my brother will definitely convey your words to Tokyo as it is."

Xu Jiu's heart jumped, but his face did not show anything. He bowed down and said, "Then please forgive the younger brother for not being able to send his brother far away."

After Xu Liang left, Xu Hong thought that the Shandong army was also a big mess, and was about to leave. Xu Wei shouted: "Fifth brother stays." ”

"What?" Xu Hong turned around and asked.

"The Xu family's ancestral grave was excavated, what is the details of the event, does my brother know?" Xu Wei suddenly asked about this, which made Xu Hong a little puzzled.

After a little hesitation, he replied: "The first person to know about this matter was Yue Fei Yue Pengju, the commander of Zhang Zhaofu's army, and he sent his generals to inform him. After the death of my second uncle, I investigated the matter in detail. After interrogating the prisoners, it was learned that the order was given by Gao Xiaogong himself, and the specific execution was carried out by a subordinate general named Li Cheng under his command. ”

Xu Weiyi frowned: "The ancestral tomb is far away in Xujiazhuang. It's still some distance from Xiajin County, how did Gao Jun find out? .

Speaking of this" Xu Hong was furious, gritted his teeth and said: "Do you remember Xu He." Person?.

Xu He? I have some impressions, but I can't remember who it is after all. Seeing this, Xu Hong explained:

"Xu He is the Baozheng of Xujiazhuang. Li Cheng led the rebellious army to surround Xujiazhuang and slaughter it, and asked me where the ancestral tomb of Xumen was. Many fathers and elders refused to speak. It was this Xu He who led Gao Jun to dig up the sixteen tombs of my Xu ancestors! Afterwards, I wanted to recollect the bones of my ancestors, but I couldn't find a single one."

The more Xu Hong spoke, the more excited he became, the few wisps of red beard couldn't help trembling, his eyes were red, and he was obviously extremely sad and angry. Xu Wei didn't care much about whether the bones of his ancestors could be recovered, he only knew that Xu Zhang was angry because of this incident.

"What about Xu He's whereabouts?"

According to the surviving villagers, the day of the grave exhumation. Xu He's family followed Li Cheng's department and left Xujiazhuang. I estimate that Xujiazhuang has a large number of household registrations. This guy has been working for many years, and Li Jun will not treat him as a homeless. Xu Hong analyzed. After speaking, without waiting for Xu Jiu to reply, he asked again, "What do you want to do?" ”

Xu Wei didn't answer him, but turned his head and shouted outward: "Someone, ask Li Guan to come and see me." If you want to know what will happen next, please go on 6 shy, more chapters, support for it