Chapter 505 is furious

Xu Churen listened to it in his ears, and knew that some of the words of the commanders were true and some were false, so he didn't delve into it at the moment, but said: "Everyone, just like this." This is to listen to your opinions, put the current difficulties out, and then solve them. How about I wait for me to sort it out first, and then discuss it one by one? ”

All the generals praised the good, and Xu Wei first raised the issue of food and salary. At present, the grain of the Western Army will obviously not be able to eat next year's wheat harvest. Moreover, from the welfare of officers to the monthly allowance of soldiers, there are widespread cases of arrears. If the problem of money and food is not resolved, it will be very detrimental to the stability of the armed forces.

Xu Liang asked the head of the Xuanfu Division, who came with him, to write down that Liu Guangshi proposed that Huanqing's troops were weak and urgently needed to be replenished. Yao Pingzhong also pointed out that when the defeat of Yanzhou, most of the equipment of the troops was lost and has not been replenished so far, and the production capacity of Xihe's workshop was insufficient and needed support.

When he arrived at Xu Yuan, he was not short of troops and equipment, but because of the large size of the army and the arrears of money and food, the problem was particularly prominent. Therefore, it has been repeatedly requested that the next batch must first meet the needs of Jingyuan Shuaiji. So much, there are more than ten of them. Xu Churen ordered the supervisor to write down the text and make an outline, which was to be discussed in the subsequent military meeting.

In view of the issue of food and wages, Xu Churen promised to coordinate and raise funds as soon as possible after returning to Sichuan, so that the western army would not run out of food. As for money, he repeatedly stated that he wanted the generals of the Western Army to understand the difficulties of the superiors. Previously, the counteroffensive presided over by Xu Shao had already taken a lot from Sichuan. Shudi, although in the regions of the Great Song Dynasty, the product is abundant and the economy is prosperous, but only in Sichuan, it is necessary to raise more than 100,000 Western troops, and the pressure can be imagined. I can't get any money this year, so let's wait for next year. And this matter can't be done by Sichuan alone, and it has to be discussed with Jiangnan.

As for the replenishment of troops, because the Song and Jin sides had only negotiated peace, there was basically no pressure of war, so it could be slowed down. However, Xu Churen also put forward a plan, that is, the current distribution of the western army is very unreasonable, the troops in the places where the army is assembled are weak, and the places where they are safe are heavily guarded. In view of this, it can be even.

The first two days of the military conference were devoted to these issues, and there was no mention of so-called major personnel appointments. Xu Wei once went to explore Xu Liang's tone in private, but the other party deliberately avoided it and did not tell him.

The meeting lasted until the fourth day, and after the problems raised by the commanders were resolved, or put on hold, the theme of the meeting began to move to personnel changes.

First of all, it is Xihe Shuai Wang Yi, who is very old, and asks for a minister. Wang Yi has always been low-key, he has neither a domineering appearance nor a dazzling record, and belongs to a character who does not seek merit, but seeks no fault. He has been in charge of the Xihe military power for many years, and he has no merit and hard work, so Xu Churen still symbolically retained it, but the other party was resolute.

Wang Yi knew very well that his deputy Yao Pingzhong was the new commander of Xihe who was deliberately cultivated by the above. And since the little lieutenant returned to Xihe, many things in the army are actually in charge of him, and Wang Yi can be said to be the most suitable to retire at this time. Xu Churen agreed to Wang Yi's request, allowed him to step down, and subsequently reported to the south. It's just that the old marshal retired, and all the generals thought that Xu Churen would take this opportunity to directly straighten Yao Pingzhong, but he didn't do so, but let Xihe's position be vacant.

For the troops directly under the former Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division led by Wang Yan, Wang Yu, Xu Sheng, and Xu Hong, Xu Churen did not use the Xuanfu Division to directly govern the government, but appointed Wang Yan as the "Fengyang Liangxing pacification envoy", Xu Sheng was the deputy, and Xu Hong was the capital commander. The so-called "Fengyang Liangxing" refers to Fengzhou, Yangzhou, Xingzhou, and Xingyuanfu. Geographically speaking, Wang Yan and Xu Si and Xu Wu suddenly changed from the Shaanxi Army to the Sichuan Army, accumulating the Hanzhong Basin to protect and respond to Xu Wei. The reason why Wang Yan, Xu Sheng, and Xu Hong are the leaders is to take into account the tacit understanding between them and Xu Wei. Wang Yan turned out to be Xu Wei's deputy, and now although he is "independent", he naturally still has a lot of respect for the old chief, and it is not difficult to cooperate. As for Xu Si Xu Wu, that's not to mention. Among them, Wang Yan was stationed in Xingyuan Mansion, Xu Sheng and Xu Hong were stationed in Fengzhou, guarding Dasanguan and Shangyuan. Because he is only a "pacification envoy" and does not have the title of "economic strategy", Wang Yan does not concurrently hold administrative positions, which is also convenient for Xu Wei to control.

It is worth noting that Wang Yu, the first strong shield of the Western Army, who was originally the military commander of the troops directly under the Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division, did not enter the "Fengyang Liangxing Pacification Division". Xu Churen didn't want to put him on the shelf, but prepared a new position for him. Jingyuan Jingluo appeased the deputy envoy and the deputy head of the soldiers and horses, and served Xu Yuan as his deputy. And the original deputy marshal of Jingyuan, Xi Gong, was transferred to the Xuanfu Division of Sichuan and Shaanxi as a staff officer.

Xu Churen's reason is that Wang Yu is good at guarding, and no one in the Western Army can stand out, and the future task of Jingyuan Road is to defend, so it is more appropriate to transfer Wang Yu as deputy marshal. Xu Yuan is not a fool, he knows that under Xu Xuanfu's high-sounding rhetoric, he is actually covering up his purpose of spying on himself and restraining himself. However, from a system point of view, Xuanfu has the power to appoint personnel, and he has no right to interfere and prevent it.

On the fifth day of the eighth month, after a temporary break in the morning meeting, the generals of the Western Army stepped out of the Shuai Si Festival Hall. Some want to go back to the pavilion, and some plan to go to the city to find a restaurant to fight tooth sacrifices.

When Xu Wei was walking out, Wang Yan caught up and said, "Dashuai, enjoy a face and have a glass of wine?" ”

"Oh, you're going to celebrate with a drink?" Xu Wei quipped.

Wang Yan has always been Xu Wei's deputy, to be honest, if Zijin Hu hadn't recommended him and Wang Yu at the beginning, he didn't know how long he would have been the old 2. Now thanks to the recommendation of his old boss, he stands alone, the joy in his heart can be imagined, and it is reasonable to show thanks for the wine.

"If it weren't for the recommendation of the marshal, how would I be today?" Wang Yan said.

"I can't say that, I know your abilities best. I've been keeping you with me, and I'm buried. You and I are fellow brothers, you have a better development, and of course Ben Shuai is happy to see it. Xu Wei said solemnly. This wine ......."

As he was talking, Xu Cheng, who had already gone out, turned his head back again, hugged his fists and said: "Xu Jingluo, my father said that I haven't met my uncle since I came to Qinzhou, how about going back here at noon to find a place and have a glass of wine?" ”

Xu Wei's heart was bright, this military meeting, the eldest brother was blocked one after another. First of all, Xu Xuanfu proposed that the distribution of the rear force of the Western Army should be even, which made him troubled. Immediately afterwards, Wang Yu was transferred to Jingyuan as a deputy marshal, which made him even more troubled. It's looking for yourself to complain.

After hesitating for a moment, he said to Wang Yan: "Another day, change the Japanese handsome wine to celebrate for you." ”

Wang Yanjiu followed Xu Wei, of course, he knew the doorway here, and he was not reluctant at the moment, and said with a smile: "Then the lowly position will vacate his belly and wait?" Ladle, please. After finishing his words, he went straight out.

At this end, Xu Wei and Xu Cheng's uncle and nephew each rode horses and walked unhurriedly. Today's weather is good, until now the sun has not come out, from time to time a cool breeze blows, very refreshing.

"Xu Cheng, why are you still in control? You've already been a commander in our army, and your eldest brother is stingy, right? Xu Wei asked as he walked.

Xu Cheng didn't know why, smiled bitterly, and sighed: "Uncle Nine, it's hard to say, don't mention it." ”

Xu Wei turned his head to look at him, but it was inconvenient to say anything. He knew that the two brothers Xu Yan and Xu Cheng had always been at odds, and the eldest brother had always favored the clever eldest son, and Xu Cheng's situation could be imagined. It is no wonder that he proposed several times that he would rather serve under his command than return to Jingyuan.

Xu Cheng saw that his uncle didn't speak, and said in a low voice: "Uncle Jiu, I see that my father is not in a good mood these days, and when I see him for a while, I ask my uncle to comfort me." ”

Xu Wei chuckled lightly and said casually: "Do you always scold your mother behind closed doors?" ”

"Almost, it's said that the tree is a big wind, and someone always wants to fix him." Xu Cheng said helplessly.

After a while, the two uncles and nephews went to a wine shop, but it turned out that it was not far from the museum. At this time, it was a meal, there were a lot of drinkers in the restaurant, Xu Wei was recognized by the shopkeeper as soon as he entered, and he trotted forward in a panic and received him personally. In a single room on the second floor, the door was hidden, Xu Cheng walked two steps forward and pushed the door, inviting his uncle to enter.

Inside, Xu Yuan was already sitting upright, with a steaming table of wine and food in front of him. Xu Wei went in, took off his head, untied the gold belt, handed it to Xu Cheng, and said with a smile: "Why bother with the eldest brother, if you want to eat and drink, go home." Your brother and sister's cooking skills are not bad."

Xu Yuan glanced at him, didn't say anything, pointed to the opposite position and said, "Come, sit down and say." ”

Xu Wei stepped forward and sat down, Xu Cheng was busy pouring wine for him, taking the opportunity to make a look, and Zijin Tiger saw it in his eyes.

"Let's have a drink first, I haven't gathered in Qinzhou, and you won't come to the pavilion if you are asked to come to the pavilion." Xu Yuan had no expression on his face, and his tone was cold and tight.

Xu Wei knew that he was in a bad mood, so he picked up his wine glass and said, "Come, I'll give my brother a glass to celebrate his promotion to lieutenant." ”

"Hmph, Captain." Xu Yuan sneered, threw his neck back, and poured the wine down. Xu Wei took the wine jug and filled it for him, and said in his mouth: "This Tai Lieutenant is the ultimate promotion of my generation, why shouldn't I congratulate him?" ”

"It's not that you don't know, the captain is virtual after all, and his authority is real. What about me, the captain? People can do whatever they want with you," Xu Yuan said angrily.

Xu Jiu pretended to be confused: "Brother, I don't understand this brother." ”

Xu Yuan suddenly said impatiently: "You don't pretend to me, you know better than anyone else in your heart, I ask you, Lao Jiu, how do you treat you as a brother?" Xu Churen wants to divide my soldiers and my rights, why don't you say a word? There is also the fourth child, and he doesn't put a fart."

Xu Wei didn't mind his rudeness and rudeness, picked up his wine glass and said, "Come on, big brother, you're getting old, you're angry, let's not get angry, ah, drink one, drink one." ”

Xu Yuan covered the wine glass and said solemnly: "If the wine has words, make it clear first."

has been sticking a hot face to other people's cold butts, this is not Xu Wei's style, he simply put down the wine glass, nodded and said, "Okay, say." ”

Xu Yuan moved the wine glass away, lit the table and said, "You and I are brothers, aren't they?" ”

"Of course, a grandfather, a dear cousin." Xu Wei nodded.

"That's right, I'm Jingyuan Shuai, you are Qin Fengshuai, you and I have most of the Western Army in our hands, if you and I advance and retreat together, don't say that he Xu Churen, even if Hangzhou is in Hangzhou, how can he be arrogant and arbitrary? Brother, the two of me are of one heart and one mind, this place in Shaanxi is you and I will say it, even if the Xuanfu Division of Sichuan and Shaanxi is counted as a good person," Xu Yuan really dared to say.

After hearing this, Xu Wei shook his head and said, "Big brother, your set will work in wartime." Now that Song and Jin are negotiating peace, there will be no war in the short term, and it is time to rectify military discipline. If you do that, you're hitting the knife edge. ”

Where was Xu Yuan willing to listen, and hummed: "Last time, the south wanted to transfer me to Xingzai and take charge of the Imperial Camp Division, but what was the result?" How long have you been in Shaanxi? My brother told you the truth, Shaanxi is different from other places, and the Western Army is even more special, and this place is not something that anyone can live in. ”

Xu Weixin said that you were able to pass the test last time because everyone didn't expose you. Do you really think you're indispensable? It's just that it's inconvenient to say it clearly, but he still persuades: "Even so, the eldest brother still does something more or less obscure, and there is no need to be too public." ”

Xu Yuan was anxious when he heard this: "How can you learn the same as that class of scribes?" What do they know? Let's take the third uncle, he still led troops in Shaanxi, and told him countless times, he can't fight, what is the result of his fight? And you, you know that the hasty counterattack is more than lucky, but you don't insist, is it good to lick the third uncle's fat belly? Your troops have folded a lot, right? ”

Xu Wei frowned: "Big brother, you have to speak a little measured, what do you call licking the third uncle's fat belly?" He is a Xuanfu envoy, I am Qin Fengshuai, I am controlled by him, if I insist, he has to let me go, can I still disobey? I don't have as much strength as you."

Xu Yuan pointed at him: "You don't talk to me, you're not strong enough, you're just too timid to be afraid of Tiao Yu, this is Shaanxi, the mountain is high and the emperor is far away, and your troops are brought out by you, who can the fuck hold it?" You don't have to side with Xu Churen."

Xu Weibai glanced at him: "Then I'll stand aside with you?" With the Xuanfu Division, with the imperial court? ”

Xu Cheng, who was next to him, saw that his father and uncle were arguing, and he was so anxious that he was sweating profusely, so he found a gap to persuade at this time: "Dad, Uncle Jiu, there is something to say......

"Get out, I'll talk to your ninth uncle, it's your turn to interject," Xu Yuan scolded angrily.

Xu Wei was also angry, and took advantage of the topic to play: "Big brother, I didn't say you, Xu Cheng is a few years older than me, how old is the baby, you won't save him some face?" Scold if you want, he's not a kid in open crotch pants."

Xu Yuan suddenly slapped the table and said, "Xu Jiu, my family affairs, when will it be your turn to take care of it?"

Xu Wei's eyes widened, and he slapped the cups and bowls with one palm, and said loudly: "Who told you to invite me to eat wine and eat and eat by myself, I won't accompany you" After saying that, he got up angrily and was about to go to get the gold belt on his head.

Xu Cheng grabbed it and begged bitterly: "Ninth Uncle, Ninth Uncle, dissipate your anger, my father is this temper, he doesn't mean uncle, don't go to your heart, don't go to your heart."

Xu Wei glanced back at Xu Da and snorted, but he didn't force him to leave.

Xu Yuan was also angry, but seeing Xu Wei like this, he also regretted it in his heart, thought about it, and softened his tone: "Oh, Lao Jiu, between these brothers, a few words of conflict are nothing, why do you want to leave?" When I came back, my brother didn't read much, so it was a little rougher, and it didn't mean anything. ”

When Xu Cheng heard this, he was also busy beating the side drum: "Uncle Nine, extinguish the fire, my father is in a hurry, and there is no malice." ”

Xu Wei's chest rose and fell for a while, and after a while, he went back and sat down, his face still frosty. When Xu Yuan saw it, he took the initiative to pick up the wine jug and pour him a few drops, then held a glass and said: "Come, ninth brother, my brother will compensate you, I have been in a hurry for the past two days, ah, come, drink one." ”

Xu Wei picked up the cup with one hand, touched him, took a sip, and did not speak.

Xu Yuan sat down, calmed down for a while, and then whispered: "Lao Jiu, what my brother means is that there are a few of our brothers, and now they are all in charge of the army in Shaanxi." We must be united, we can't be divided by others, and we can't let us lead the way. As long as we are united, it is equal to the unity of the Western Army, isn't it? ”

When Xu Wei heard this, he sat up straight, nodded and said, "Big brother is right. ”

"That's right." Xu Yuan said with a smile.

Xu Wei was silent for a while, and suddenly said to Xu Cheng: "You look outside, there are ears on the wall." Xu Cheng took the order and left.

"But have you thought about it, big brother? Why are we united? Isn't it just for the prosperity of the Xu family? But if the Xu family wants to maintain the status of the first general of the Western Army, how much does it depend on the commander? Obviously, now Shaanxi is facing the strong threat of the Jin Army, our brothers want to be in charge of the army for a long time, we must make the superiors feel that we are useful, and we can use it, if we are all like the eldest brother, you do this, the superiors not only think that we are useless, but also think that we have two hearts, if it really comes to that point, the Xu family will be finished" Xu Wei said very seriously.

After Xu Yuan heard this, he was speechless for a while, and after a long time, he questioned: "Isn't it?" ”

"Not really? Big brother, to be honest, I wanted to transfer you to the south last time, why did you pass the test? Are you really in charge because you are afraid that after you leave, Jingyuan will be in chaos? Xu Wei sneered.

"Isn't it?" Xu Yuan is still very conceited at this point.

"Of course you don't think that you can fool the past by using the excuse that the party members make a little move in the north? Let me tell you the truth, the sixth brother who inspected all walks of life at that time suspected that you were using the topic to persuade me again and again, saying that they were all my own brothers, and there was no need to make this matter clear. The sixth brother also took into account that you are old, and it is not a way to toss in such a dangerous way, so he suppressed the matter," Xu Wei said.

Xu Yuan didn't know what to say for a while, he didn't expect that his little means would be seen by his two cousins.

Seeing this, Xu Wei continued to persuade: "Big brother, now that all five of our brothers are in Shaanxi, the sixth brother is a judge in the Xuanfu Division, and all four of us are in charge of the soldiers. The momentum of the Xu family can be said to be at the peak of the moment, at this time, it should be more low-key and pragmatic, like you, it is easy for people to grasp the handle, and you are not the only one who will carry it."