Chapter 438: Eating and Drinking

"The recruiting envoy has the position of commanding the troops, and can proclaim and dispose of the commander, and also has the right to send troops. Commanding in battle shall be arbitrary on the basis of solicitation alone, and no other official shall interfere with the command. Just when the generals were worried, Xu Shao's words finally dispelled some doubts.

It's not a good time now, the money and grain are in charge of the "transfer envoy with the army" sent by the Xuanfu Disposal Division, and a deputy envoy will be sent to contain him, and there is also a horse to bear official affairs and stare at it like a shadow. If you want to do anything, it's not as convenient as before. It's just that the rules are dead, people are alive, and how to implement them has to be said.

After that, Xu Shao ordered Xu Liang to announce the appointment of officials and other generals stationed in various recruitment divisions. The "military transfer envoy" sent to the Recruitment Division in southern Shaanxi knew at a glance that it was carefully arranged by Xu Shao, and the person he chose was Zhang Bin, the former transfer judge, and Zhang Bin was one of the members when Xu Wei and Qu Duan had a conflict, and the three divisions of Xuanfu, Sentencing, and Transfer. He was very impressed by Xu Wei, and in some later business interactions, he also spoke highly of Xu Wei. He came to work with Xu Wei, which was naturally the best. In addition, the generals under Xu Wei have not changed much.

However, because Xu Yuan's Northern Shaanxi Recruitment Division took over Huanqing, there were many personnel changes. Liu Guangshi, who was previously placed in Huanqing, gave Xu Yuan as his deputy. Liu Qi, Li Yanxian and others were all appointed by Xu Shao to the posts of commanders at all levels.

Yao Pingzhong of Shaanxi West Road rose to the top and also became a deputy envoy. The arrangement between him and Liu Guangshi is estimated to be more or less related to the reactivation of their father in the court. Otherwise, it may be difficult to be the second-in-command with the military exploits of these two people.

Xu Wei noticed that among the three recruitment divisions, in addition to the officials sent by the Xuanfu Disposal Division, a considerable number of other civil and military officials were promoted. This point is actually very understandable, the third uncle is trying to win people's hearts.

After announcing a long list of appointments, Xu Shao conveyed Zhenjiangxing's commendation to the generals of Shaanxi. Because of the change of the pacification division to the recruitment division, the specifications have been raised, and the market of the generals is naturally rising. Xu Yuan and Wang Yi had already established a festival and were festival envoys. This time, the two of them each added a town, and both of them were envoys of the two towns. The official family also gave twenty-five taels of golden belts of fairy flowers, which was very glorious.

What is surprising is that Xu Wei's reward is actually just a medal called "Shanghujun" In the Song Dynasty, an official usually had multiple titles. Broadly speaking, there are four types, ranks, dispatches, titles, and honors. Take Xu Wei as an example, his former rank officer was General Zuo Weiwei, from the third rank; The dispatch was Qin Fenglu's appeasement envoy; The title is the founding marquis; But he never had a medal.

To put it simply, an honorary title is an honorary title. At first, it was only awarded to soldiers who had made meritorious contributions to the war, and later it gradually spread to all officials. But the rank is not just a good sound, it has its own rank, and therefore a complement to the ranks. The upper protector is the third grade, which means that Xu Wei has been promoted by half a level.

This is a bit surprising, as early as two years ago, when Xu Wei sent troops to Hedong, Zhao Huan once expressed his position, as long as he could suppress the situation in Hedong, he promised him to build a festival. Now, Xu Wei has won one battle after another, not only his subordinates, but even other generals of the Western Army estimate that Xu Jiu is probably going to become the youngest Jiedu envoy of the Great Song Dynasty. A few days ago, Xu Shao told him that the edict of commendation had been issued and would be announced when the military meeting was held.

At that time, Xu Wei himself thought that ten of the best was the construction of the festival. Now, he's a little surprised. Although he didn't care about these false names compared to the actual military power and territory, it was better than nothing. A "Shang Protector", the third grade, naturally cannot be compared with the festival.

In fact, the reason why Jianjie was regarded as the supreme glory of military ministers in the Song Dynasty. In addition to the very generous treatment of the Jiedu envoys, the reason why the military ministers look through the autumn heart is that the Jiedu envoy does not mean that you can be a military meritorious, and the qualifications must be enough. To put it bluntly, you have to boil up the years, Xu Wei has only been in the official career for five or six years, and if he is someone else, it is quite good to be able to mix with a seventh-grade martial arts in five or six years. The Purple Gold Tiger has gone from the eighth rank to the third grade, and the speed is too fast. Therefore, it is possible that the top is deliberately pressing.

"What's going on? Don't build a festival yet? Xu Yuan was a little upset for his cousin and asked in a low voice. Xu Wei smiled and didn't say anything.

At this time, Xu Shao made public the process of this reform again. And in the Xuanfu Disposal Department, a competent official will be specially selected to be responsible for this matter, and he will personally take the lead, so that he must have a general view within this year. This is easy on South Shaanxi Road and West Road, but North Shaanxi Road is too complicated because of the stall in Huanqing, I am afraid it is a little difficult.

The meeting lasted until noon, and Xu Shao ordered the generals to go to rest for dinner first, and then discuss in the afternoon. The generals from all over the country usually don't have much contact, and they don't get too close now. Then each of them led his men out to eat. The pavilion is a place for past officials to eat, stay and rest, and the food will naturally not be bad, but everyone still chooses to find restaurants in Qinzhou City.

As soon as the meeting ended, Xu Yuan greeted Xu Wei and invited him to lunch with him. Xu Wei politely refused, if our brothers have a dinner, do we have to call the fourth brother? The fourth brother has been called, does the fifth brother also have to be invited? The four brothers of your Xu family showed up to get together at such a delicate moment, the impact is not very good, right?

Xu Yuan didn't insist, and led Xu Yan and the others to go by themselves. Xu Wei was about to go out of the Xuanfu Disposal Division, when a voice sounded behind him: "Xu Zhao is begging to stay." ”

Looking back, he smiled and said, "What does Senator Xu have to say?" ”

"How dare you, in front of the prime minister, how can you afford to teach the word? Just ask for advice. Xu Liang also smiled.

"Don't, the sixth brother has something to say." Xu Wei gave Xu Cheng a look, and the latter saluted Xu Liang and took the first step.

After Xu Liang waited for him to leave, he asked casually: "In your opinion, what are the opinions of the generals on the reform of the Xuanfu Disposal Division?" ”

"What can you say? Only obey orders. Xu Wei replied.

"I hope so." Xu Liang nodded, and then changed his words, "By the way, ninth brother, have you persuaded the eldest brother?" ”

"Persuade? What can I advise Big Brother? Xu Wei asked pretending to be puzzled.

Xu Liang stared at him for a long time, and said with a smile: "Brother Pretend, I didn't pay much attention to the formation of the troops directly under the Xuanfu Disposal Division, but my attitude took a big turn that day. I think about it, who else but you? ”

"The sixth brother is too exalted to the younger brother, what kind of person is the eldest brother? Will you listen to me? However, the eldest brother did meet with me before and asked me what my attitude was, and I replied that I had already divided the three armies to defend Qin Feng, and it would be directly under the Xuanfu Disposal Division at that time. The eldest brother didn't ask any more. Xu Wei replied.

Xu Liang thought for a moment, and seemed to be reasonable. Xu Yuan saw that his youngest cousin had surrendered, and he himself felt that it was not interesting to twist it again, so his attitude changed. Fortunately, he sent Xu Cheng here, otherwise, his father would be angry about this matter.

"Hey, it's all time for dinner, let's go, you and my brother go have a few drinks?" Xu Liang warmly invited.

Xu Wei didn't seem to be interested, so he said: "I'm not in a hurry at this time, when the matter is over, I naturally want to drink with my brother before leaving." ”

"Then you can say that this meal is a drink and remember, if you don't drink it, don't think about going back to Chang'an, haha" Xu Liang laughed. After finishing speaking, he saluted Xu Wei and left by himself. Xu Weizheng has a three-grade martial arts position, one level higher than him, and the number of etiquette is still required.

Out of the gate of the Xuanfu Division, Xu Chengzao led the soldiers to lead the horses and waited outside. Xu Wei stepped on the horseback and said loudly: "Let's go, find a decent restaurant, and have a good meal."

The soldiers were all happy, and they loved to go out on business with the marshal. Whatever Xu Dashuai eats, they eat, and Dashuai pays for it, why not?

"Uncle Nine, how can you be promoted by half a level? What is the Protector? The festival envoy should have ...... a long time ago" Xu Cheng also seemed to be a little upset for his uncle.

Xu Wei didn't wait for him to finish, waved his hand and said: "This is a matter from above, if you want to give it to me, you can't refuse, if you don't give it to me, you can't force it or not, it doesn't matter." ”

"I'm afraid that the soldiers are not convinced. It seems that the king of Xihe has not used a sword at all over the years, and he has not done an inch, but now he is the envoy of the two towns. Uncle led the troops to Zhenguanzhong, and defeated the gold thief several times, don't say that it is a festival envoy, what about being a captain? Xu Cheng said angrily.

"The boss doesn't let me build a festival, there is always something to consider, there is no need to complain." Xu Wei spoke, and the team had come to a restaurant full of guests. Standing on the street, you can see people coming and going, calling friends, and the sound of staggering is endless. Business here is so prosperous, if you don't get in, you have to run into your colleagues and cause trouble.

Xu Wei thought so, walked for a while, and found a less lively restaurant to enter. When the guy in the shop saw what he was wearing, and he had a guard, he knew that he was a military attaché in the army. was busy planning to step forward to greet him warmly, but unexpectedly, the shopkeeper took the first step and came to greet him in person, and said with a smile: "How many officials are please?" ”

"Set two tables for me and my brothers, and serve them with good wine and food. Do you have a place to be quieter? "These scenes, naturally, Xu Wei didn't need to speak, Xu Cheng had already said.

The shopkeeper nodded busily and said, "Coincidentally, there is just one room left, please upstairs, please buddy upstairs, lead the way." ”

Xu Wei and Xu Cheng's two uncles and nephews went upstairs under the guidance of the guys, and at this time, another guy came to the shopkeeper Dong and wondered: "What day is today?" How are so many officers? Is it that the Jurchens are about to call? ”

The store was happy that all the customers came today, and when they heard this, they immediately felt that they were touching, and said, "Can you say something nice?" Xiao Xu Jing is slightly in front of him, can the Jurchens call? Go and go, take advantage of the food to be served, go upstairs and hand over the tea, don't slack off these soldiers, don't smash the store for you, I don't know why. ”

On the other end, Xu Wei and Xu Cheng were taken to a fairly clean private room. It can only be described cleanly, this place in Shaanxi is the frontier of Xia, and it has been fighting for decades, so it naturally cannot be compared with the Central Plains and Jiangnan. The walls are whitewashed, the floor is flat, and the tables, chairs and benches are not missing arms and legs, which is good.

"Two officials, the signature of this store is Sichuan rice, do you want to eat some?" The guy asked, wiping the table.

"You guys have three or two of the dishes in hand, Uncle Nine, can you have some drink?" Xu Cheng asked. Seeing Xu Wei nodded, he continued, "Come to a pot of good wine, it's better to make it muddy." ”

"Okay, you two wait." The guy should be, thinking in his heart, this should be a big official, right? I haven't spoken since I came in, and this posture doesn't look like a big man if he's not a big guy.

While he was pouring tea for the two of them, he heard the official speak: "Man, do you cook here how to wipe the meat?" ”

"Look at what the official said, if you dare to open a Sichuan restaurant, how can you not be a meat wipe? The chef is from Chengdu. In the past, it was a cook for the prefect of Chengdu Prefecture. "Anyone who can be a buddy has some clever mouths, and this guy really dares to blow.

"Okay, okay, don't blow it, it's good or bad, let's talk about it." Xu Cheng waved his hand.

After the guy left, Xu Wei took a sip of tea and said, "Xu Cheng, do you know why I brought you to Qinzhou this time?" ”

"My nephew doesn't know, please show my uncle." Xu Cheng replied truthfully.

"You've been under my command for some time, and I don't need to say much about what you have done. With a nephew like you, my Xu Jiu's face is still bright. Xu Wei said.

How could Xu Cheng not know about his uncle's support in the past two years? And being in the most frequently fought unit of the Western Army, he really learned a lot. Therefore, Zhengse said: "My nephew remembers my uncle's teachings. ”

"Your father is now a solicitor in northern Shaanxi and has taken over Huanqing, which is the time to employ people. This fights tiger brothers, fathers and sons, the meaning of the ninth uncle, you go back to northern Shaanxi to recruit the division. Xu Wei said.

Xu Cheng's face changed, let me go back? Didn't I do a good job? As soon as he thought of this, he asked in surprise: "Uncle, but what is the fault of my nephew?" ”

Xu Wei waved his hand: "You think too much." Although you are older than me, I am still an elder, and if you do something wrong, I will speak up. ”

Xu Cheng was speechless, and frankly speaking, he really didn't want to go back to work with his father and brother. How good it is to be here with Uncle Jiu, it's not because the officials are big and small, and the treatment is high, but mainly because there are not so many things to worry about. There is no need to intrigue with anyone, and there is no need to be disciplined all day long.

Seeing him like this, Xu Wei comforted: "Uncle Nine knows your thoughts, but parents all over the world are the same, and there is no one who doesn't want their children to become successful." You are no longer the prodigal son you used to be, after you go to Shaanxi to recruit the division, you will be a good student, and you will work hard, and your father will look at you differently. I have already greeted my eldest brother in advance, and he is very happy. ”

When Xu Cheng heard this, he knew that the wood was already in the boat and could not be changed. Nodding helplessly: "That's the case, my nephew obeys." ”

The two uncles and nephews talked for a long time, and then they realized why the wine and food hadn't come yet? Xu Cheng was not very happy, so he strode out of the room and shouted, "Are you still in business?" Damn, wait for your wine and food to come, and the family will have to eat it for dinner."

Shocked that the shopkeeper downstairs made a lot of money and promised to come immediately. After Xu Cheng finished yelling, he was about to go back, when he suddenly heard a person calling: "Hey, this is not, this is not under Xu Jingluo, that, that ......"

Xu Cheng turned his head to look, and saw a person coming from the other end of the corridor, in his early thirties, with a mighty figure, a generous black face, a short beard, and a tiger walking in a tiger's style. It was the new deputy envoy of the West Road, Yao Pingzhong. He stayed in Xu Weijun for a few days and met Xu Cheng a few times, but he couldn't remember his name for a while.

Xu Cheng recognized him, and immediately clasped his fists and saluted: "Yao Zhao." ”

"How? Xu Dashuai, oh, Xu Zhaoyu is also eating here? Yao Pingzhong came over and asked.

"Exactly, I don't want to be so coincidental, Yao Zhaoyu is also here." Xu Cheng said with a smile.

At this moment, the two men walked up quickly with their plates, and after coming upstairs, they went to the other end of the corridor. Yao Ping Zhongshi listened to Xu Cheng's words sincerely, and then called: "Hey, you two, come here."

The two husbands didn't know what to do, but when they saw his appearance as an officer, they didn't dare to slack off, and came over with food. Yao Pingzhong glanced at it and waved his hand: "Give them this dish first." ”

The men glanced at each other, and one of them boldly said, "This official, I'm afraid it's not suitable, right?" This dish is ......"

"There's nothing inappropriate, who the is it? You give this house first, if anyone asks, you can say what I said, go" Yao Xiyan waved his hand, regardless of whether the two men were happy or not. He said to Xu Cheng again, "You go in, I'll go back and get the wine, and I will ask you Xu Zhao for two glasses." After finishing his words, he turned around and returned.

Xu Cheng saw that the two guys were still standing there like wooden chickens, thinking that if they robbed other people's dishes, Uncle Jiu was going to say that I was ignorant, so he said: "Okay, whoever should be served will be served." ”

Go back to the room and tell your uncle about it. Xu Wei deliberately took a little longer in order to avoid encountering these colleagues, but he didn't expect to get together.

It didn't take long for Yao Pingzhong to step into the threshold. Not only did he come, but he also brought three officers, all in their thirties and forties. Xu Wei vaguely remembered that at today's military meeting, these seemed to be all there.

"Haha, Xu Zhao, it's a coincidence" As soon as he entered the door, Yao Pingzhong laughed.

Xu Wei got up to greet him and said with a smile: "It's really a coincidence, I can touch you when I eat." ”

"Haha, come on, come on, officially introduce you. Purple Tiger Xu Zhao has heard of his name, right? Haha"

The few officers who came with him all said: "Who in Shaanxi doesn't know the prestige of the prime minister?" ”

"Xu Zhao, these are all Xihe generals, I heard that the Zhaogong is here, and he insisted on coming over to toast a toast. What do you think of this? Yao Pingzhong said with a wine jug.

Xu Wei smiled: "It's difficult to be gracious, but it's disrespectful, then those who come won't refuse"

"It's so happy, why are you stunned? Why don't you give a toast to the courtesy? Hey, what about this bird shop" Yao Pingzhong was angry when he saw that the table was empty.

Xu Wei stopped him and drank three glasses of wine on an empty stomach, which was enough to give face to several generals. After eating and toasting, Yao Pingzhong said to the three generals: "You go back to accompany the king to ask for wine, and I will come later." ”

After the three generals left, Yao Pingzhong gossiped for a while, which was nothing more than saying that Xu Wei was expected to be recruited by the South Road, who else would you be. After going around for a long time, he didn't drink less wine, and before the food was served, he turned the topic around the right road: "By the way, Xu Zhao, brother asks about something." If it's convenient, ask for a good talk and give a thorough mouth. ”

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