It's May, but the heat of this summer is already beginning to show. By the afternoon, the sun had baked the earth white, and the grass and trees in the mountains and fields could not withstand the sun, and they all hung their heads listlessly. Occasionally, a cool breeze blows, rustling, but to no avail.

This is under the rule of Henan Prefecture, the boundary of Luoyang, Xijing. The prosperous capital of the Han and Tang Dynasties is now the garden of birds and beasts. From the first time the Jurchen army of Muhan occupied Luoyang and wreaked havoc, to Wanyan Lousu and fled into Henan, and suffered another military disaster. The destruction of Luoyang, Xijing, is especially worse than that of other places.

When Xu Wei passed through Luoyang, he made a special trip to inspect it. But I saw that the palace collapsed, the houses were damaged, and the ten rooms were empty. Since Zhang Shuye, who was left behind in Xijing, and his son led the troops south, all the remaining guards failed to take office, and the administration of the imperial court in this place was paralyzed. The most fatal thing is that a group of thieves swarmed, causing peace in Henan Province. And in this, there are many bandits, all pretending to be righteous soldiers. In the name of the king of diligence, he did evil. Zhenjiang is still too busy in Tokyo, let alone Luoyang?

The weather was hot, Xu Wei and his guards galloped on the post road, but saw that the knights were sweating like rain, and the horses were close to their bodies, and they were very hard. Looking at the forest in front of you, the trees are towering, just to escape the heat. He then ordered him to go and rest for a while, drink water, and eat some dry food before leaving.

The guards were so excited that they all whipped their horses and urged them to hurry. At this moment, I suddenly heard a shout next to me, and I don't know how many figures crowded out on both sides of the post road, and all the people came up in an uproar, blocking the way. Xu Wei reined in the reins, and the guards raised their guns and crossbows to each other! But seeing the other party's description, although he held the blade, he mostly wore cloth clothes, a few people wore leather armor and iron armor, and there were even shirtless people. After blocking the way, perhaps because they saw that the other party was fully armed, these people did not dare to move forward, but just surrounded them.

A man in his forties stepped out of the crowd, shirtless, with an iron bone in his hand, and in addition to a body of horizontal flesh, the black hair on his chest was particularly eye-catching. Standing in the middle of the road, dancing with the hammer in his hand, Xu Wei estimated that he was going to say, I opened this mountain, and I planted this tree.

"Oh, phew! You thieves with an army! Where did you come from and where are you going? Just tell the truth! Otherwise, grandpa invites you to eat plate knife noodles! ”

Hearing the long-lost words again, Xu Wei felt extremely cordial. When he first started the incident, he often heard the phrase "do you want to eat bandao noodles or wonton noodles". I think it's funny at the moment, I just started my home by suppressing bandits, and you are a group of birds who actually committed a crime on Lao Tzu's head?

Don't look at the hundreds of people around here, but in front of his guards, they are all some local chickens and tile dogs who have sold their heads. Xu Wei ignored him, and Du Feihu, who was accompanying him, pressed his knife and asked coldly, "What is the origin of your group of birds?" Just tell the truth, otherwise, no one will be left. "He is not hysterical, he is not loud, he is as if he were trading with you, and he is calm. But when Xu Wei's more than 100 guards heard this, they knew that this was an order!

The gang of thieves obviously did not expect the other party to be so rampant, and after a moment of surprise, they roared angrily, and shouted to rush forward to grab the horses and weapons. No matter how fierce the trouble is, no one dares to take the lead.

Xu Wei went to Zhenjiang this time, there was a time limit, not to mention that he was still thinking about going to Tokyo to see, how could he have time to talk to these birdmen? Raising the horsewhip, he said impatiently: "Hear clearly, the Sprinkle family has something to do, and I won't take your life." Acquaintances, get out of the way early! Save your head and eat dry rice for a few more years! ”

"Huh! What a crazy thief! Grandpa ...... today."

As soon as the words came to this point, Xu Wei's face changed, and the horsewhip in his hand suddenly swung down! Almost at the same time, I only heard a "whoosh" break through the air, and a feather arrow hit the throat of the half-naked man! More than 100 knights shouted in unison, urging the war horses!

The gang of thieves saw that the other party was suddenly attacked, and before they could come to their senses, the cavalry had already rushed in front of them. For a while, crying dad and calling mother, there was a chaos. You push me, I squeeze you, I can't do it. The spears and broadswords in the hands of the knights were greeted and knocked down one piece, and in the blink of an eye they rushed over, leaving corpses all over the place.

Xu Wei didn't look back, and went straight to the east. The guards were not in love with the battle, and after rushing over, they gathered their equipment and hurried on their way. Damn, this Henan Mansion is also in chaos, and it is not much better to come to the vicinity of Tokyo. If you are in Shaanxi, dare! Fuck it all the way up!

After running for about half an hour, it is estimated that it is far away from the range of activities of the gang of thieves. Xu Weicai ordered to find a shady place to rest. The guards did not unsheath their armor or unsaddle, but sat on the ground, eating and drinking. Du Feihu broke half a piece of steamed bread and handed it to Xu Wei along with the water bag. The latter took it, and first grunted it, and then chewed it heavily.

"Xianggong, at this speed, it won't take the end of June to reach Zhenjiang Mansion." Du Feihu said after taking a sip of water.

Xu Wei pondered for a moment and asked, "How far is this place from Gong County?" ”

"I'll be there tomorrow morning." Du Feihu replied.

Xu Wei nodded, his face was solemn: "Well, see if there is a town market on the road, buy some paper candles and fragrance, and buy some fruit knives." After the death of his father Xu Zhang, because his hometown of Hebei was occupied by Gao Rebellion, he could not be buried in his hometown for the time being, and the imperial court ordered that he would be buried on the side of the imperial mausoleum in Gongxian County with the qualifications of the father. In the past few years, Rong Ma has been handsome, and during the Qingming Spring Festival, he can't go to recruit. Why don't you go to worship this time?

Du Feihu responded, and when he was about to eat, he suddenly saw several guards jumping up! Looking west, but seeing dust rising in the distance, it seems that someone is chasing after you? Thinking of the conflict with the thief just now, Du Feihu said in a deep voice: "Xianggong, I think it was the thief's accomplice who came to take revenge!" Xianggong has something to do, so he won't entangle with them, right? ”

"People are sleepy and tired, if the other party wants to chase them, they will definitely be able to catch up. Besides, my dignified teacher, are you still afraid of how many gangs of thieves he has? Xu Wei sneered. His guards are all selected from the selection of the vanguard army, the elite of the elite! To deal with these thieves, which one is not a character who blocks a hundred? Even if there were thousands of people, there was only one result.

"Then the minister will rest and wait for the lowly to destroy this gang of thieves." Du Feihu said that, put the skewer on his head, took the sinister knife that Xu Wei gave him, and said angrily, "Brothers! Kill the thief! ”

In addition to the commander of the more than a dozen cavalry guards, the other soldiers stepped up one after another and put on an attack formation. At this time, the person who came was already in sight. When I saw it clearly, I was a little surprised, why did I come here?

In a moment, the other party was close to him. There were only dozens of horses, and more than twenty paces away they had already stopped the reins, jumped off their horses, and came on foot.

The men were all dressed in civilian clothes, and although they had blades, their bows did not leave their saddles, and their swords did not come out of their sheaths. After a few steps, the rest of the people stopped, and only three or five people came to the front. There are two people at the head, both of whom are in their thirties, and they know by their looks that they are brothers. The general figure is burly and dignified. The one with a short beard and a turban should be the elder brother, wearing an iron armor leaf on the back, carrying a knife at his waist, and the one with a black face and beard is the younger brother.

When these people arrived in front of the cavalry formation, they clasped their fists and saluted, and the elder said loudly: "Dare to ask your brothers, but you are from Shaanxi?" ”

Du Feihu looked at him and said coldly, "So what? Isn't it? ”

"Haha! The officers and soldiers of this Henan Mansion have no such majesty! If it weren't for the Western Army, how could I kill my subordinates without the power to parry? The man laughed.

"Humph! If there is something wrong, I will tell you to leave no piece of armor in this class of strongmen who cut the path! When Du Feihu spoke, the fox knife in his hand was raised a few points.

The man turned a blind eye and saluted again: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding! In Xia Zhai Xing, this is my brother Zhai Jin. My brother is not a strong man. I was once enshrined by the imperial court and appointed as a soldier and horse envoy in western Beijing. Doing business here now is by no means a matter of cutting paths. ”

Xu Wei, who was eating and drinking at the back, heard this and looked at this person through the gap a few times.

"Since you have been enshrined by the imperial court, how can you fall into the grass again? How dare you let someone stand in my way? It's a lot of gibberish! According to my family officials, you and the like are not worth mentioning. But three times to provoke again, you can't stay! "Du Feihu raised his knife and wanted to do it!

It was so shocked that the people and horses who came with the Zhai brothers showed their weapons one after another! For a while, the sound of the handover of gold and stone rang out!

At this time, Zhai Jin highlighted his amazing move. Plop and half-knelt in front of the horse, and arched his hand: "Section-level tolerance!" My brother was originally controlled by the Tokyo Left-behind Division, and when Xu Xiang was there, he took care of us and other good students. How do I know that later I was replaced by a Du Liu, and I was not allowed to wait for the rebels, so we either merged or disbanded. If I confront him, he will kill me. In a fit of rage, I fled Tokyo and pulled my troops here. did not do anything harmful to the people, but just swept away several thieves around Luoyang. The Xijing Garrison Division once sent troops to attack, but was defeated by me for a while. Therefore, today there are officers and soldiers who are haunted, and the brothers mistakenly think that it is the troops left behind in Xijing, so there is this misunderstanding. Brother is here, just to apologize, there is no malicious intent, please be clear. ”

Listening to what he said, it made people a little suspicious. Seeing that the other party was silent, Zhai Jin looked up and saw that the cavalry had dodged a way, and an official walked out.

Look at his age, he is under thirty, seven feet long, and he looks good! The facial features are handsome, the contours are distinct, the two sword eyebrows are heroic, and the eyes of the eagle are flying. Although he only wears a black straight jacket, he wears ordinary makeup. But it is not difficult to see from the demeanor of these fierce soldiers that this is the real character!

"Let me ask you, since you have been enthroned as a soldier and horse envoy in western Beijing, do you have a certificate?" Xu Wei asked loudly.

Zhai Jin immediately took out an object from his side, presented it with both hands, and replied: "Official, Zhai Jin has a Zhu Ji, which can be used as a certificate." ”

A guard strode forward to take Zhu Ji and handed it to Xu Wei. I saw that the five words "Jingxi Soldiers and Horses" on the top were clear and clear, and they were naturally not fake.

Xu Wei handed Zhu Ji back, and his tone eased: "Get up and speak." ”

Zhai Jin got up, glanced at the other party again, and looked at his demeanor, and felt more and more that he was not an ordinary officer.

"Du Chong, who stayed in Tokyo, has been dismissed and investigated by Zhenjiang Bank. Today, the original deputy stayed behind Zhang Suo to straighten up, and is calling heroes from all over the world to enrich the army, isn't it the time for you to serve your life? Why don't you lead your troops to defect? Xu Wei asked.

When Zhai Jin heard him mention Du Chongzhang, he called him by name, and his heart became more and more suspicious. replied: "The villain has this intention, but I am afraid that all kinds of grievances in the past can not be resolved for a while, and I am afraid that I am afraid that the superiors will not be considerate and will be investigated." ”

"You are not only harmless to the people, but also have the heart to serve the country, why be afraid? Besides, when employing people now, some sin can not be investigated. So, when you get to Tokyo, I'll excuse you. Xu Wei said. It turned out that he had heard the deeds of the Zhai brothers from Xu Shao and Xu Liang, and knew that the other party was not a villain, so he was willing to introduce him.

When Zhai Jin and his subordinates heard this, they couldn't help but be overjoyed! But at the same time, I also doubt in my heart, seeing that you are not very old, do you have that face? Can the Tokyo Left-behind Division listen to you?

Zhai Jin thought about it again and again, and asked boldly: "The villain dares to ask for advice, I don't know the name of this official?" ”

"You don't have to ask, just pack up and throw yourself into Tokyo." Xu Wei waved his hand and turned his head away. He mounted his horse, glanced at his brother, and went east.

Zhai Jin and the others watched from behind, and Zhai Xing sighed: "This person is so good-looking!" What a style! I don't know which governor of Shaanxi is it? ”

"The elite division of the Western Army, the Hidden Dragon and the Crouching Tiger, and the generals who can conquer and fight abound, how can you guess it? Thanks to this man, you and my brother finally have a way out! "At the moment, the crowd returned to the cottage, packed up, straightened out the people, and went to Tokyo without mentioning.

However, he said that Xu Wei worked hard all the way, and when he arrived in Gong County, he went to worship his father. Knowing that although it was in troubled times, Gongxian was the location of the mausoleums of the first emperors of the Great Song Dynasty, and the left behind divisions in the east and west capitals did not dare to be careless, and had been sent troops to protect them, so they were not damaged. Xu Wei burned incense and kowtowed in front of Xu Zhang's tomb, reporting his experience over the years and the situation of his family. And promised his father's spirit in heaven that he would return his father's loyal body to his hometown in his lifetime.

After sweeping the graves, we continued eastward and arrived at the Tokyo boundary in mid-May. He had been an official in Tokyo for several years and was well acquainted with the place, such as Mumooka, in the northwestern suburbs of Tokyo, where his troops had been stationed for a long time. Another example is the Zen temple on the mountain, when Li Gang convened the military ministers to discuss countermeasures, he was one of them. Revisiting the old place, things are not people, and it is inevitable to feel a little melancholy.

Today, the former capital, the premier metropolis, the most shining pearl in the crown of the Zhao and Song dynasties, and the place where more than ten generations of emperors have worked hard to manage, has been devastated. Around Tokyo, the market towns that used to be dotted with them were almost all decayed. Ten rooms and nine empty, the houses are abandoned, and the sound of chickens and dogs barking is not heard! I went all the way to the bottom of the city of Tokyo, and I saw a human figure.

Unexpectedly, it has only been a few years since I left Tokyo to go to Shaanxi? How can it be like a world away?

Xu Wei smiled bitterly and urged the horse into the city. Fortunately, Tokyo was once a metropolis with a population of millions. Despite several hardships, the city was never breached. The situation in the city is slightly better, although it is no longer the pomp and circumstance of sweating and raining, but the crowds of people passing by the street show that the city is still quite vibrant.

Xu Wei led the guards through the streets, walking in the places he was familiar with. When he arrived at the West Water Gate, he stopped in front of the Xufu Gate for a while. I heard my sister say that since he and Xu Sheng worked in Shaanxi, coupled with the death of their father, Xu Xiuping and his wife also moved to the west, and the Xu Mansion in Xishuimen became an ownerless place, so it was sold.

Xu Wei has the emperor's order, the time is limited, and this place is now someone else's industry, so it is inconvenient to visit. So after staying for a while, he urged the war horse to find the Tokyo Garrison Division.

The Son of Heaven traveled south, and all departments in Tokyo also went with him, but the daily office was still retained, which is also a symbolic meaning that the imperial court will return one day.

Xu Wei noticed that the military and civilians in Tokyo had long lost the glory at the feet of the Son of Heaven. In the streets and alleys, numb and worried faces can be seen everywhere. These outcasts do not know what fate awaits them...... The Tokyo Left-behind Division is located in Donghua Gate, which is now the highest authority in this area of Shandong and Henan. In front of the yamen, there were many soldiers, holding guns and knives to inspect the crowd. When he saw Xu Wei and his party, he was obviously nervous, like a frightened bird. Obviously, the recent attack of the puppet Korean army has left the military and people in Tokyo still apprehensive.

As soon as Xu Wei dismounted and his feet didn't touch the ground, an officer stepped forward and asked, "Dare to ask where the chief came from?" ”

"Please inform, Xu Wei, the envoy of the South Shaanxi Road and the head of the soldiers and horses, came to visit Zhang Liushou in Tokyo." Xu Wei said politely.

The other party should get down, turn his head and report inward, Fang took less than two steps, and suddenly realized! Turning his head sharply and looking up and down, Xu Wei! Purple Tiger! OMG! It's not fake, is it? Xu Wei! The prime minister standing in front of him turned out to be Xu Wei! Don't say it's him, the guards who stayed in front of the Si Yamen heard this, and they were all shocked! The Purple Gold Tiger, which shocked the two rivers of Shaanxi, actually appeared in Tokyo!

The officer quickly reported into the yamen, and after a short time, he saw a few people coming in a hurry, and they were very urgent. The man at the front of the line was under fifty years old, thin and haggard, but his eyes revealed fortitude. The bridge of the nose is high, the mouth is tightly pursed, and there are several long whiskers, but it still does not lose its elegance. It is the father of Zhang Xian, the general under Xu Wei, who is now staying in Tokyo!

"I don't know if Xu Zhao is coming, I don't know if I miss the distance, I don't want to be surprised!" As soon as Zhang Suo came over, he arched his hand and said. Although he is the same as Xu Shao, he is a big man, but his qualifications are much shallow. When Xu Wei was training in Mutuogang, he was only a seven-grade imperial history. So he entrusted the relationship and sent his son Zhang Xian to Xu Wei. Now, although he stayed in Tokyo, he was still only a fourth-grade, but Xu Wei was the upper protector of the third-grade. In addition, his son Zhang Xian was taken care of and promoted by Xu Wei, so he had to be polite and respectful in both public and private.

Xu Wei returned the salute: "Why should Zhang stay polite? Xu came here just to visit, not on business. But I bothered me. ”

"Where? Xu Zhaoqiu has repeatedly defeated gold thieves in Shaanxi, who doesn't clap his hands and applaud? Our company is in need of such a chief to come and guide! The man who said this was an old man with gray hair. Xu Wei is an old acquaintance with him, Zong Zezong Rulin, deputy of Tokyo.

"The old man has always been nice?" Xu Wei greeted the juniors.

After greeting for a while, Zhang Suozongze invited Xu Wei into the tea party. When the guests and hosts sat down in the flower hall and served tea, Xu Wei did not wait for the other party to ask, and reported the purpose of the trip. Yan Tianzi was summoned, passed by Tokyo, and came to visit.

Although he is not on a business trip, and he is a military minister, fortunately, the two scribes of Zhang Suo and Zongze have more or less friendship with him. Therefore, he did not shy away from it, briefly described the current situation of the Tokyo Left-behind Division, and mentioned the incident of the puppet Korean army coming to attack a few days ago. He also reported on the situation of the Zhenjiang Expedition on strengthening the armament of the Tokyo Garrison Division. Today, the Tokyo Left-behind Division is massively expanding its military ranks, recruiting brave and strong people, and selecting a wide range of talents.

Although Xu Wei knew in his heart that the armament in the Central Plains region was the weakest, and it was not something that could be achieved in a year and a half to enrich it. Moreover, the Jurchens and Gao Wei may not give you this opportunity. But this is absolutely not something that can be said here and now, so we only listen to it.

After the other party finished speaking, he said: "Oh, by the way, when Xu came, he passed through Luoyang." Encountered a group of soldiers and horses, claiming to be the soldiers and horses of Jingxi, there are two brothers, called Zhai Jin Zhai Xing, have you heard of the two staying behind? ”

Zong Ze immediately said: "These two brothers are known for their courage and strategy, and at the beginning, when Du Chong was in office, he had a suppressive attitude towards the rebels. Regardless of our opposition, they forcibly merged and dissolved, and the Zhai brothers ran away in anger. Recently, we have sent people with letters to summon them several times, but the other party has always had concerns and has not taken action. How? Did the two of them collide with each other? ”

"That's not true, it's just that I met on the road, and his two brothers came to worship me, explaining the situation, and having the intention of returning to the establishment. But this is the affairs of the Tokyo Left-behind Division, and it is inconvenient for Ben Shuai to interfere, so let's help bring a word. Xu Wei said with a smile.

"What's the matter? The company is employing people, and the Zhai brothers are all cadres, and they can't ask for it. Today, Xu Zhao asked for an intermediary, thinking that his two brothers would no longer have scruples. I would like to thank you for this. Zhang said.

Xu Wei said politely, but saw a person rushing into the hall. looked at it and recognized this person as Han Shizhong.

"Humble Han Shizhong, I have seen Xu Zhao begging for the public."

"This trip is a private meeting, not a business trip, and there is no need to pay attention to courtesy." Xu Wei said with a smile. Han Shizhong had just started his army from the Daimyo Mansion in Xu Wei, and he had a friendship with the other party in Xiangzhou and the Purple Mountain Pontoon Bridge. It was only because Xu Wei led his troops to various places and rose all the way that the two had no contact.

Now that we are together, we can't help but be excited. Han Shizhong is now a capable officer in the Tokyo Left-behind Division, and he is very important, which can be seen from Zhang Suo and Zong Ze's attitude towards him. On the contrary, Yue Fei, another general who stayed behind, disappeared.

After talking for a long time, he didn't realize that it was dark, so Xu Wei said goodbye, and politely refused the other party's hospitality of arranging food and accommodation in person, and went to the pavilion to rest. At that time, the shortage of materials caused by the arrival of the puppet Korean army had not been alleviated, and the food conditions in the inn where this person was received were also quite unsatisfactory. Fa Zai Xu Wei is a general with troops, and he has long been accustomed to coarse tea and light rice, and he doesn't find it difficult to swallow.

After dinner, it was already dark, and after a day of galloping, even the iron body was tired, Xu Wei turned off the lights and went to bed. I slept comfortably until dawn the next day. The soldiers brought hot water for him to wash, but when he was freshening up, he heard it.

"Xianggong, someone sent an invitation in the morning."

I have been an official in Tokyo for a few years, so I have a lot of old things, and it is not new to hear the news of his coming, so please go and get together. Xu Wei didn't pay much attention to it, and after finishing freshening up, he picked it up and looked at it. Only after looking at it did I know that this invitation was sent by Yue Pengju. Ask him to come home and talk about it when he is free.

Xu Wei looked at it, closed the invitation, and immediately ordered: "Go and reply, just say that I should visit at noon." ”

Throughout the morning, Zhang Suo and others warmly invited Xu Wei to inspect the troops. Zhang Zong and other officials believe that Xu Wei led troops in Shaanxi, and he fought with gold people, so he has rich experience. It's rare for him to come here, why don't you seize the opportunity to ask someone to give you an outline and guide you? Xu Wei repeatedly excused himself, saying that he was a marshal minister in Shaanxi, but he came to inspect the troops of the Tokyo Left-behind Division, which was not in line with the system. Zhang Suo and others also insisted again and again, claiming that it was not a review or a visit, and Xu Jiu complied.

The troops of the Tokyo Left-behind Division are now beginning to take shape, with more than 100,000 horse infantry troops. But this is only a number, and the real combat effectiveness is what Xu Shao trained during his tenure. The first to recommend Han Shizhong's Yue Fei Department. It's just that the appearance of these two troops can be regarded as neat, and the orders are still strict, but they are just drilled, so that Xu Wei, an expert, can see at a glance that he lacks actual combat experience. The training was still superficial, and it did not get rid of the shadow of the former Song army.

However, the two generals Han Yue are all handsome talents who stand alone in history, and there is no doubt that the troops under their command will become elite, so Xu Wei did not trust it to him, and did not correct the criticism, but only introduced some experience in the training and combat of the Western Army for reference. Zhang Suo and other officials carried scribes with them and wrote them down word for word.

By noon, the left-behind division arranged a dinner, and Xu Wei had already made an appointment, but he repeatedly refused. After leaving the barracks, he went straight to Yue's house.

It is said that with Yue Fei's level now, it is enough to live a decent life in the city of Tokyo. But when Xu Wei searched for the address provided by the other party, he found that Yue Fei's home was in the area of the night market in Tokyo. The average dignitaries and nobles in this area are absolutely inhabited, because it is too noisy.

When he arrived at the door of Yue's mansion, Xu Wei looked at it for a long time, because he really couldn't believe that this was the residence of a fifth-rank martial artist. It's no different from an ordinary people's home. And it can be seen that after Yue Fei moved here, he has not been decorated at all, and the gate has been peeled off!

After getting off the horse and carrying the gift from the soldier, Xu Wei personally stepped forward and asked, "Dare to ask, is this the Mansion of Chief Yue?" ”

He called twice, but no one answered, until the third time, a lame old man came out, glanced at Xu Wei a few times, nodded and said, "Exactly, I don't know who the official is?" ”

"Please report on your behalf, and say that the deceased was invited to visit." Xu Wei said politely.

The old servant didn't seem to have a bright head, he stood still and didn't move, and after thinking for a while, he suddenly asked, "But Xu Zhao from Shaanxi is asking for a minister?" After receiving an affirmative answer, he hurriedly opened the door and respectfully invited Xu Wei to enter, while reporting loudly inward.

Then he entered the courtyard and saw a man come out. He wasn't tall, a little shorter than him, and he was very strong. Wearing a cloth coat, it is ordinary, and probably because of the over-washing of the pulp, the original gray straight jacket has become a little whitish. The most obvious feature of this person's face is that his eyes are large and small. It would be a little funny if this pair of eyes were on someone else, but this person was serious, meticulous, and had a solemnity of his own. In his thirties, in the prime of life, who is not Yue Fei?

Xu Wei saw him, a smile appeared on his face, and he was about to speak. Yue Fei was not ambiguous at all, he came up and saluted, and said: "Humble Yue Fei, I have seen the courtesy!" ”

Xu Wei held the salute in one hand, but he still had to help him with the other, and blamed: "Why should you be polite at home? I'm here to visit my brother, why is that? ”

Yue Fei said very seriously: "Humble worship to the prime minister, firstly, because the prime minister is the chief, and secondly, respect the prime minister's reputation and repeatedly defeat the prestige of the Jurchen!" ”

He made it so formal, so Xu Wei couldn't be kind if he wanted to. He handed the gift in his hand to the old servant and said, "It's just a small gift, not a respect." ”

The old servant just stretched out his hand to pick it up, but Yue Fei said, "Xianggong really doesn't have to be like this. ”

Xu Wei couldn't cry or laugh, fortunately, he knew that in history, Wu Jue respected Yue Fei's great military exploits, and once sent a beautiful woman to her, but Yue Fei was returned. Therefore, he was not angry, and said repeatedly: "I haven't seen you for many years, a little casual gift, it's not worth a few dollars, just talk about your heart." Yue Fei accepted it and invited him in to serve tea.

Burrow! It's definitely a burrow! The Burrow is not as good as here!

Xu Wei himself does not have much requirement for material life, and his life is simple. But compared to Yue Fei, he felt a bit like an explosive household. Yue Fei's family has a lot of everything, but even if there is no new one, there is not even a decent one!

Xu Wei only dared to sit down lightly on that chair, for fear of crushing it. After holding the teacup in his hand, Xu Wei couldn't help but sigh: "Senior brother is happy to be poor." ”

"Just like this, if one day, the scribes are not greedy for money, and the military ministers do not hesitate to die, the world will be peaceful." Yue Fei finally said this famous sentence. I almost didn't sing a song "Man Jianghong".

Talking to this kind of person who is square from the bones is laborious. Xu Wei came here, firstly, to reminisce about the past, and secondly, to discuss the battle situation with him. But judging from the attitude of the other party, the first item can be dispensed with.

The two didn't speak for a while, Yue Fei sat upright, and every teacup must say please. Xu Wei felt restrained, so he simply put down the teacup and said bluntly: "Senior brother, today the Left-behind Division will expand the army and step up training to prepare for the unexpected." What do you think? ”

This topic seemed to be of interest to Yue Fei, and he also put down the teacup, and after thinking for a while, he replied: "Time is running out, I can only fight for the day." Last year, the puppet Korean army came to seize the city, but it was just blackmail. The next time the Jurchens come, it really matters. With the current strength of the Gyeonggi region, it may be difficult to ensure that Tokyo is safe. ”

In the end, it is the foundation of a famous general, and he can have such a clear understanding. Xu Wei nodded and said, "Not bad." To tell you the truth, according to my estimates, this year and next, after the Jurchens have recuperated, they may launch another large-scale offensive. Tokyo is the first to bear the brunt! The senior brother should know this in his heart and remind the officials of the department to prepare as soon as possible. I can't talk about this casually in front of Zhang Zong and the two left-behind guards, so I can only say it to you. ”

Yue Fei also understood the reason, and thanked him: "Thank you for reminding you that there is no danger to defend in Tokyo now except for the city." If Beiyi raises a large army to attack, it will be difficult to preserve, and the battle situation should be arranged as soon as possible. ”

"Well, at this point, I went to Zhenjiang, and if I have the opportunity, I should also speak up." Xu Weidao.

Yue Fei was very polite and thanked him again. After talking for a while, he took the initiative to mention: "Recruiting Xianggong to fight with the Jin people in Shaanxi, I think I am the most familiar with Beiyi's tactical formation. did not dare to conceal the public, and the puppet Korean army came to attack, and led his troops to engage in battle. The enemy is ten times larger than me, and I can't help it. However, as soon as the Jin army came out, it was difficult to stop the two departments of the lowly post and the Han general manager, and its combat power could be described as strong. Therefore, the lowly duty dared to ask for advice. ”

Xu Wei knew that Yue Fei had the talent of a famous handsome man and the courage of a fierce general, but he had only been leading the troops for a short time and lacked large-scale actual combat experience. At the moment, there was no reservation, based on his own experience, combined with the reality of the troops left behind in Tokyo, without the support of elite cavalry, how to rely on the dense formation of infantry and strong bows and crossbows to restrain the opponent's tactical formation, explain to Yue Fei in detail. It was until the mouth was dry and the stomach was hungry.

Yue Fei was not without knowledge, and ordered someone to bring food to entertain him. There is already a shortage of materials in Tokyo, coupled with Yue Fei's simple style, the food is no longer "homely" that can be described. And he doesn't drink, so the meal is really bland. At the dinner table, he still kept asking for tactical tactics...... Coming out of Yue's house, Xu Wei couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, this person is really boring, boring.

After staying in Tokyo for a while, it was the end of May in a blink of an eye, Xu Wei was inconvenient to delay any longer, bid farewell to Zhang Suo, Zong Ze, Yue Fei, Han Shizhong and others, and set off for the south.

Zhenjiang Mansion, OK.

Since the imperial court moved south, over the years, in Zhenjiang City, the palace has been built, roughly imitating the Tokyo Imperial Palace, but the scale is smaller. Although Zhao Huan is thrifty, the palace is not an ordinary people's home after all, and he has some exquisiteness. It will inevitably cost countless money and countless people, and it will take several years to complete.

Within the palace, there is a place called Mitsuen Garden, which was built on the site of Tokyo. The early summer of May is a good time in Jiangnan! Flowers are in full bloom, the green shade is colorful, in the Mitsu Garden, the strange flowers are gorgeous, the cool breeze blows the willows, the purple and red, it is beautiful! Walking in the meantime, smell the fragrance of flowers, see butterflies and bees dance, so that people are refreshed and happy, forget that it is now a chaotic world!

On the gravel path, a man turned. Wearing a silk robe and a muslin hat, he stood up after the New Year. Or because of the pleasant environment in the south of the Yangtze River, he looks much better than in Tokyo before, and he is not at all as haggard as he was in the Central Plains. It is the current Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, Zhao Huan.

Zhao Guan's family walked leisurely, leisurely, admiring the garden full of flowers, unconsciously smiled, and said loudly: "When I was young, I read Bai Letian's poems, and there was a saying 'Jiangnan is good, can you not remember Jiangnan', at that time, I was young, I had no experience, I only felt empty." Now I know that his words are true, but from the bottom of my heart. ”

It turned out that there was another person who followed him, who was about the same age as the Son of Heaven, but he was tall and burly, wearing a purple official uniform, a black veil on his head, and a lot of gold and fish bags around his waist. This person's appearance can be regarded as special, compared with others, his facial features are particularly three-dimensional and profound. The eye sockets are slightly sunken, the bridge of the nose is high, and there is a bit of a bearded style. But his demeanor and demeanor are completely elegant. It is the head of the Western Mansion who is in charge of the military affairs of the world, and the privy envoy Zhi Yanzhi.

"Your Majesty is right, if the mountains and rivers in the north are magnificent, then the south can be called splendid." Zhi Zhonggu also smiled.

After walking for a while, he sat down in a pavilion, instructed Zhi Zhonggu to sit too, and then said: "Zhao Ding's strategy, I have been thinking about it recently, and I have also observed the opinions of the ministers. Some ministers are in favour of it, but there are also those who oppose it. The concern is that the authority of the military ministers will be further relaxed, which is contrary to the ancestral family law. What do you think? ”

Zhi Yan knew that this "will be from the middle of the emperor" is a basic national policy, and it cannot be easily shaken. But at the same time, he was born in Fuzhou Zhe and has been in the army for generations, so he knows the pros and cons. After thinking about it again and again, he replied: "The minister thinks that now in all parts of the Central Plains and Shaanxi, the people who are in charge of military affairs are all civil ministers, and it doesn't hurt to relax it appropriately. ”

When Zhao Huan heard this, he didn't say anything for a long time, and only after a long time did he sigh: "It's difficult! In times of crisis, I have worked hard over the years to support the legacy of our ancestors. Every time I think that the two rivers fall into the hands of Beiyi, and the Central Plains is in danger, I am worried. The law of the ancestors is concerned about making the society eternal, if there is no more society, where will the law of the ancestors be implemented? ”

Zhi Zhonggu heard the sound of the official family, and immediately said: "In troubled times, use heavy classics, and change can be passed, and at the moment of the Great Song Dynasty, there is nothing more important than curbing the Jurchens." The minister believes that it is only under this premise that it can be flexible. ”

"Well, in the near future, Xu Shao, the envoy of Shaanxi Xuanfu, will go to report on his work, and I will ask his opinion when I arrive." Zhao Huan said.

As he was talking, he saw an attendant hurriedly come and report: "Official, Xu Wei has arrived at the South Shaanxi Road to solicit the envoy." ”

Zhao Huan smiled when he heard the news: "Arrived?" Just him? Where is Xu Shao? ”

"It's just Xu Wei alone, I haven't seen Xu Shao." The chamberlain replied.

Zhao Huan smiled and said: "This guy has a sharp leg and feet. "The emperor recruited generals who were going abroad with troops to go to the court, and the most worrying thing was that the other party would not come. Of course, Xu Wei hasn't reached that level yet.

Zhe Zhonggu and Xu Wei are old friends, but one is in the court and the other is outside, each loyal to his own affairs, and he has not met for many years. Now hearing his arrival, I can't help laughing: "Xu Ziang has always been known for his loyalty and courage to fight. Your Majesty may not know that Xu Wei led the troops to refuse to defend the Purple Mountain pontoon bridge and prevent the Jin army from crossing the river. forced the Jindong Route Army to withdraw helplessly when reinforcements from the Western Army arrived. At that time, Lianghe Haojie gave him a flower name and called him 'Purple Golden Tiger'. As he moved to various places, the name of the 'Purple Golden Tiger' became louder and louder. ”

"Purple Golden Tiger? Haha, if you talk about the tiger ministers in the world, he is one. Zhao Huan laughed.

"Although Xu Wei is good at fighting, if he has to meet the official family and know people well, I am afraid that he will still be a prodigal in the township." Zhi Zhonggu said at the right time.

Zhao Huan became more and more happy, and commented: "Since I ascended the throne, I hate the twilight of the DPRK and the central government, and a group of civil and military officers are conservative, relying on the old and selling the old, so I intend to promote young officials. Among the military ministers, such as Yao Pingzhong, Xu Wei, etc., were all personally promoted by me and paid for the military handle. It's good that I wasn't disappointed. By the way, the last time Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division reported success, many ministers in the DPRK and China believed that Xu Wei had made outstanding achievements in the war and should be established. Some people also say that Xu Ziang is young, and if he is too favored, he may be arrogant. I thought twice and decided to hold off. In your opinion, is it necessary to promote him by half a level to motivate his fighting spirit? ”