The war is in full swing, and the shape shì is constantly developing towards the side that is favorable to the generous. It seems that everything is under control, and victory is only far ahead.

At night, the fighting on the North Shore continued; Here again, it is completely sleepless. The loach boats kept going back and forth between the two sides of the strait, rescuing the wounded and transporting supplies.

With Liu Ziyu in command on the front line, Chu Tianya can rest assured. So he stayed in the rear and sat in charge of the overall situation. When the night was getting darker, Chu Tianya did not rest, he discussed court affairs with the official family and several courtiers, and came up with a preliminary proposal for the personnel adjustment after the Baixu incident and the reward for meritorious deeds after the war. In short, there are not many people who have been implicated in Bai Xu's case, and Chu Tianya has tried his best to open up the net. The vacancy left by Bai Xu and others will soon be filled by someone; The criteria for promotion are basically the people who stood out in this battle of Jiyuan, such as Liu Ziyu, Yue Fei, Jiao Wentong, Wang Xun and Ma Kuo.

The north shore is like thunder, and the south bank is very busy. Although Chu Tianya did not personally charge forward, the things he is doing now are directly related to the future court pattern of the Great Song Dynasty, and will affect the atmosphere of the Great Song Dynasty in the future, which can also be said to be the most important.

Just when Chu Tianya was tired and a little sleepy, suddenly a Luoyang envoy arrived, which was a courier sent by Zhang Xiaochun, a direct official of Henan Governor, Starry Night.

When Chu Tianya received the express report, he almost rushed to the crown with anger on the spot!

The official Zhao Huan and several court officials were shocked when they saw Chu Tianya's expression. Now in this situation, there should not be many things that can make Chu Tianya so nervous and angry.

"Aiqing, why are you so indignant?" Zhao Huan asked cautiously.

Chu Tianya came back to his senses and handed the express report to Zhao Huan, "Please take a look at the official family." ”

When Zhao Huan saw it, his eyes straightened on the spot, "This ...... How is this good? ”

The more confused and nervous the other courtiers were, Zhao Huan also showed them the express. After everyone saw it, they were all stunned and angry.

"Well, we are desperately fighting on the front line and fighting bloody battles against foreign enemies, but someone set fire to our backyard and gave us a draw from the bottom of the kettle." Chu Tianya smiled, but his smile was very cold, "A few days ago, when Xiao Wang escorted the official family out of Tokyo and came to Luoyang, he asked Prime Minister Xu Han to send more than a dozen officials to Jiangnan and Huaiyang to supervise the money and grain, thinking that the army would be fed, and even more so today's war. Because it was a matter of military secrets, the matter was carried out very secretly, and the court did not give an explicit decree, but only issued an official document between the Taishi Mansion and the three divisions, ordering the local government to cooperate with the official business. A few days ago, Prime Minister Xu Han received information that most of the officials sent by the imperial court to the Huaiyang area in the south of the Yangtze River were rejected by the local prefectures and counties, and some places, such as Yangzhou and Hangzhou, actually detained the officials we dispatched, saying that they were swindlers who were swaggering and deceiving. ”

"Aiqing, maybe we should have issued a holy decree at the beginning...... In this way, there will be no misunderstanding in the following states and counties. Zhao Huan said cautiously.

"The official's words are wrong." Chu Tianya said, "It was the autumn harvest, and it was natural for the imperial court to send commissioners to supervise the grain tax in the land where rice was abundant. This matter has always been under the jurisdiction of the three divisions, and it is within Xu Han's responsibility. In addition, with the official document of the supervision of the Taishi Mansion, there is no reason for the local state and county to refuse to do it. Why is it necessary to carry out the decree this year? ”

Zhao Huan's expression suddenly became very nervous, because he heard Chu Tianya's voice and felt the strong dissatisfaction and indignation in his heart. Because it is well known to the world, now there is King Kang Zhao Gou with a group of old ministers to accompany the Emperor Taishang to hide in Hangzhou. It stands to reason that the prefectures and counties in the Jiangnan and Huaiyang areas did not have the audacity to refuse to accept the commissioners appointed by the imperial court. If it weren't for the power of Hangzhou behind their backs, how could they dare to act like this?

In other words, if the Huaiyang area in the south of the Yangtze River dares to make today's moves, it is clear that they are demonstrating to Chu Tianya.

"His Royal Highness the King of Luoyang, now that the battle is fierce, the enemy is currently fierce, it is better to be calm and not impatient, and stabilize Hangzhou first." The minister who accompanied him admonished, "It is better to ask the official family to issue a supplementary decree and carry it out again; If they don't, they will know. ”

"What do you mean is that Jiangnan and Huaiyang only recognize the Holy Decree, and do not recognize my Great Song Dynasty's Three Divisions and Taishi Mansion?" Chu Tianya's face turned cold.

"No, no, Weichen definitely didn't mean that!" The minister panicked and hurriedly said, "Weichen just thinks that at present, we should give priority to killing the enemy and the imperial court, and appease the abnormal situation in the Jiangnan and Huaiyang areas first, and not cause trouble before the external worries are extinguished." ”

After hearing this, Chu Tianya pondered for a moment, swallowed a sigh of resentment and nodded, "It makes sense." I'll just put up with it this time. However, the temporary appeasement does not mean that I will raise traitors - the official family, so I ask you to do your best to issue a holy decree to reach all parts of Jiangnan and Huaiyang, and explicitly order the local officials to assist the commissioners of the three divisions in supervising the supervision of money and grain, and be sure to reach Luoyang to support the army. When the country is in peril, it is only natural that the whole country should work together. If someone sets fire to the backyard at this time, no matter who he is, he will not be spared! ”

Zhao Huan was terrified for a while, Chu Tianya's words were too obvious, and the target was Emperor Taishang and Zhao Gou.

"Okay, I'll give the order right away." A cold sweat broke out on Zhao Huan's neck, and he hurriedly took the holy decree and jade seal and other things from the attendant, and immediately issued the holy decree.

At this moment, Chu Tianya's heart really endured a ball of anger, and he was about to explode at any time. He felt that at this critical juncture, those who didn't want to serve the country and were still making trouble behind their backs were far more hateful than Wanyan Zonghan and others on the north shore. They are the real calamity to the country and the people, and they are the internal thieves and tumors of the Great Song Dynasty.

At the same time, a bad premonition also slowly took shape in Chu Tianya's mind: the area of Jiangnan and Huaiyang has always been the most important production base of rice grain and cloth in the Great Song Dynasty, and the tax revenue over the years has also accounted for an important proportion of the total revenue of the national treasury. At present, Huyang and Jianghuai are rejecting the nano tax together, does it mean that these things have fallen into Hangzhou's pockets?

In other words, even if Zhao Huan has reissued the holy decree now, the possibility of being able to ask for money and food is very small. The purpose of the Emperor Taishang and King Kang is very clear, that is, to strangle the throat of the Tokyo court, cut off the lifeline of the Jiangnan area, and at the same time pocket all the products of this rich land. With one side and the other, Hangzhou is really equipped with the ability to compete with Tokyo.

Whether it is war or politics, it has to be based on the economy. Wars are fought for money and food, and politics is also played for interests. The hand of Emperor Taishang and King Kang is not ruthless.

When Zhao Huan was writing the holy decree, Chu Tianya also sat down and wrote a letter to Zhang Xiaochun in Luoyang. Chu Tianya asked him to find a way to try his best to raise grain and grass from other places, and he must not cut off the loan of the army. There is really no way, just buy grain and borrow grain from rich families and ordinary people in various parts of Guanzhong, even if you sell the Luoyang palace and smash the pot and sell iron, you can't let the army go hungry.

Soon after, the holy decree and Chu Tianya's letter were sent to Luoyang together.

The war is in full swing, and a fire breaks out in the backyard. At this moment, no one could understand the anxiety and anger in Chu Tianya's heart. Zhao Huan and the others just saw the murderous aura from Chu Tianya's fleeting eyes. They unanimously decided in their hearts that sooner or later, Chu Tianya would definitely make a move against Hangzhou.

This tax refusal incident undoubtedly ignited the fuse of the civil war in the Great Song Dynasty. If it weren't for the fact that there was still a great national war on the north bank of the Yellow River, Zhao Huan and others believed that with Chu Tianya's personality, he would definitely beat drums and gather generals and order troops to attack Jiangnan overnight.

As soon as this matter is in trouble, this is the end of tonight's deliberations. Chu Tianya said goodbye to the official family and returned to the military tent and opened another letter.

This is a letter from Xiao Linglong to the messenger.

After reading the letter, Chu Tianya's mood became more and more dull and depressed.

Xiao Linglong said in the letter that Meng De was going to resign and leave, leave Luoyang with Xiao Ai, and go to live their peaceful life.

Originally, Meng De and Xiao Ai Jili begged Xiao Linglong not to tell Chu Tianya the news, so as not to affect his command of the war on the front line. But Xiao Linglong understands Chu Tianya's temperament, if he really doesn't tell him, then he won't be able to see Meng De after he comes back, and even Xiao Linglong will be scolded.

The most important thing is that if he is separated from his best brother like this, it will be a regret and pain that Chu Tianya will never be able to erase in his heart.

Chu Tianya lay on the bed and couldn't let go for a long time.

At this time, the night was dark, and the shouts of killing on the north bank could be clearly heard on the south bank. I don't know how many soldiers had to sacrifice their lives in this national war.

"Someone!" Chu Tianya suddenly jumped up from the bed.

"What does the lord command?" Xiao Fei and the nobleman came in to respond.

"Xiao Fei, you go to the north shore and give my saber and seal letter to Liu Ziyu." Chu Tianya said, "Let's just say that before noon tomorrow, everything here will be presided over by him." No matter who it is, as long as it dares to disobey the order, there will be no forgiveness for killing, first cut and then play! ”

"Yes." Xiao Fei took the sword and was stunned for a moment, "The lord is in such a hurry, is he going to do something urgent?" ”

"Nobleman, prepare the horses." Chu Tianya took a deep breath, "Come with me out of the camp - remember, don't leak the news." ”

"Yes." Both of them agreed and went their separate ways.

Chu Tianya sighed alone, and said to himself with deep eyebrows, "Seventh brother, you can't bear to say goodbye without saying goodbye?" ”

Soon, under the darkness of night, the two horsemen drove out of the barracks at a rapid pace, holding the Chinese scout orders and torches, and no one stopped them wherever they went.

Chu Tianya and the nobles galloped one after the other, looking at Luoyang.

This place is not too far from Luoyang County, and it can be reached in two hours. Chu Tianya and the nobleman's mounts are naturally not inferior, and he estimates that they should be able to arrive in Luoyang before the time of the child.

If Meng De hadn't left, he would still be able to meet him. Then return to Jiyuan in the starry night, if you go well, you will return to the barracks before the hour, and you will not miss a major event.

Objectively speaking, Chu Tianya knew that he should not leave the army now; But emotionally speaking, how could he not allow himself to ignore Mende's departure in this way.

On the one hand, there is great achievement, and on the other hand, there is brotherhood, and it seems difficult to balance the two. But Chu Tianya knew that if he didn't go to see Meng De once today, he would definitely regret it for the rest of his life!

……

Fast horses are like flying, wearing stars and moons.

Along the way, Chu Tianya barely rested, and he didn't say a word, and the BMW he stepped over was about to run to the point of dying, and finally arrived in Luoyang when he was in the son. The gate had long been closed, and Chu Tianya asked the nobleman to open the gate with a token, and then drove straight into Meng De's house.

At this time, ninety percent of the homes in the city have rested, and there are few lights. Mengde's house was also dark, and no one lit the lamp. After Chu Tianya dismounted, he personally stepped forward to hammer the door.

After a long time, an old man in his fifties came forward to answer the door, and the sleepy-eyed boss muttered unhappily, "Who, what's the urgency in the middle of the night?" ”

"It's me!"

"Who are you?"

"Chu Tianya!"

"Huh?!"

……

A moment later, Meng De's house was lit up, and all the servants and maids came out. However, there is no Meng De and Xiao Ai.

"What about them?" Chu Tianya asked.

"Lord, General Meng took Miss Ai early yesterday morning and left in a carriage." The butler's little wing said.

"Where did they go?" Chu Tianya's voice was extremely low.

Everyone shook their heads in confusion, "General Meng didn't say. ”

Chu Tianya's whole person froze on the spot, speechless for a long time.

Everyone saw that his face was very ugly, and they all panicked. The noble man stepped forward and told them all to retreat, and whispered in Chu Tianya's ear, "Lord, since Meng De and Xiao Ai have already left...... You also ran around all night, so it's better to go back to Luoyang Mansion for a while. After dawn, turn back to Jiyuan, right? ”

Chu Tianya shook his head, "I'm tired, just sit here for a while." ”

After that, Chu Tianya sat down on the threshold of Meng De's house.

"This ...... Lord, it's not good to sit here. The noble man hurriedly said, "Only those who want food sit in this place!" ”

"Shut up!" Chu Tianya scolded in annoyance, so frightened that the nobleman didn't dare to speak.

So, Chu Tianya sat there quietly, hanging his head, holding a horsewhip in his hand, quietly like a clay statue. The nobleman didn't dare to speak out or leave, so he had to stand aside, not knowing what to do.

After a long time, Chu Tianya still didn't get up. He seemed to be extremely tired, so he leaned against the door frame and closed his eyes, as if he had fallen asleep. The nobleman hurriedly ran into the mansion and asked for a robe to put on him, but Chu Tianya still didn't wake up.

It's dawn.

There were gradually pedestrians passing by in the aisle, and they all looked at Chu Tianya sitting on the threshold in surprise. The noble man was very anxious when he saw this situation, and he didn't dare to call him, so he was at a loss.

At this moment, a carriage slowly drove over and stopped at the door of Mengde's house. A person jumped off the horse, causing the nobleman to exclaim on the spot, "Ah! ”

Chu Tianya was startled and woke up.

When he looked up, he stood up on the spot.

"Seventh brother!"

"Good brother!"

Meng De's tears suddenly fell, and he took a step forward and hugged Chu Tianya tightly.

Xiao Ai got out of the car and burst into tears. The nobleman watched quietly, and quietly shed tears.

The two big men hugged tightly on the street for a long time.

"Seventh brother, why are you saying goodbye?" The two let go, and Chu Tianya asked.

"I ...... After all, I don't belong here, and I don't fit into this kind of life. Meng De looked ashamed, but said very calmly, "You are my brother, you must know me." I have no ambitions and I am not good at officialdom. I'm here because of you. Now that there are so many talents around you, Meng Qi can't help you with anything. So, I want to go and live the life I want for a few years. ”

Chu Tianya knew that this was the truth in Meng De's heart, although he had never mentioned it.

Therefore, Chu Tianya was speechless.

After being silent for a long time, Chu Tianya said, "Then why are you back again?" ”

"Because I know...... You'll definitely come and see me off! Meng De smiled, tears quietly sliding out of his eyes, "So, I have to come back." See my good brother again. ”

Chu Tianya nodded lightly, "Good ......"

Meng De was speechless and nodded with a smile, "Brother, I still have to go." ”

Chu Tianya still nodded lightly, "Good ......"

"I'm leaving." Meng De looked at Chu Tianya and retreated step by step.

Chu Tianya's tears fell drop by drop

Xiao Ai and the noble man were already crying.

Meng De turned around and got into the carriage ruthlessly, and said loudly, "Brother, I'm leaving, take care of your life!" ”

"Brother Seven, let's go!" Chu Tianya's voice was already hoarse, "You have never come to me for anything, let me ...... today I'll give you one on my knees! ”

"Plop", Chu Tianya knelt on the stone road.

Chu Tianya shook his head, "I'm tired, just sit here for a while." ”

After that, Chu Tianya sat down on the threshold of Meng De's house.

"This ...... Lord, it's not good to sit here. The noble man hurriedly said, "Only those who want food sit in this place!" ”

"Shut up!" Chu Tianya scolded in annoyance, so frightened that the nobleman didn't dare to speak.

So, Chu Tianya sat there quietly, hanging his head, holding a horsewhip in his hand, quietly like a clay statue. The nobleman didn't dare to speak out or leave, so he had to stand aside, not knowing what to do.

After a long time, Chu Tianya still didn't get up. He seemed to be extremely tired, so he leaned against the door frame and closed his eyes, as if he had fallen asleep. The nobleman hurriedly ran into the mansion and asked for a robe to put on him, but Chu Tianya still didn't wake up.

It's dawn.

There were gradually pedestrians passing by in the aisle, and they all looked at Chu Tianya sitting on the threshold in surprise. The noble man was very anxious when he saw this situation, and he didn't dare to call him, so he was at a loss.

At this moment, a carriage slowly drove over and stopped at the door of Mengde's house. A person jumped off the horse, causing the nobleman to exclaim on the spot, "Ah! ”

Chu Tianya was startled and woke up.

When he looked up, he stood up on the spot.

"Seventh brother!"

"Good brother!"

Meng De's tears suddenly fell, and he took a step forward and hugged Chu Tianya tightly.

Xiao Ai got out of the car and burst into tears. The nobleman watched quietly, and quietly shed tears.

The two big men hugged tightly on the street for a long time.

"Seventh brother, why are you saying goodbye?" The two let go, and Chu Tianya asked.

"I ...... After all, I don't belong here, and I don't fit into this kind of life. Meng De looked ashamed, but said very calmly, "You are my brother, you must know me." I have no ambitions and I am not good at officialdom. I'm here because of you. Now that there are so many talents around you, Meng Qi can't help you with anything. So, I want to go and live the life I want for a few years. ”

Chu Tianya knew that this was the truth in Meng De's heart, although he had never mentioned it.

Therefore, Chu Tianya was speechless.

After being silent for a long time, Chu Tianya said, "Then why are you back again?" ”

"Because I know...... You'll definitely come and see me off! Meng De smiled, tears quietly sliding out of his eyes, "So, I have to come back." See my good brother again. ”

Chu Tianya nodded lightly, "Good ......"

Meng De was speechless and nodded with a smile, "Brother, I still have to go." ”

Chu Tianya still nodded lightly, "Good ......"

"I'm leaving." Meng De looked at Chu Tianya and retreated step by step.

Chu Tianya's tears fell drop by drop

Xiao Ai and the noble man were already crying.

Meng De turned around and got into the carriage ruthlessly, and said loudly, "Brother, I'm leaving, take care of your life!" ”

"Brother Seven, let's go!" Chu Tianya's voice was already hoarse, "You have never come to me for anything, let me ...... today I'll give you one on my knees! ”

"Plop", Chu Tianya knelt on the stone road.