Shi Wei coughed a few times to demonstrate his solemnity, and the subordinates quickly shut up.

"It's none of your business here, let's all go down." Shi Wei flicked his hands and shouted.

The subordinates hurriedly retreated.

In the hall of Nuoda, only the three of them remained.

Shi Wei put Mu Guiying down, turned to Mu Yu and asked, "Brother Mu, you came all the way from Zhending Mansion here, I'm afraid it's not just to visit me." ”

"I can't hide anything from Lord Shi's eyes, that's right, Lao Mu and I came this time, in fact, there is something I want to ask Lord Shi for help." Mu Yu scratched his head and smiled embarrassedly.

"Tell me, what's the matter?" Shi Wei poured him a cup of tea with his own hands.

Mu Yu took a few sips, his expression suddenly became mysterious, and he asked in a low voice, "Lord Shi, is the imperial court planning to use troops against the puppet Han?" ”

Shi Wei's brows moved slightly, but he asked quietly, "How do you know?" ”

"I see that in recent months, a large number of grain, grass and siege equipment have been transported from the south, and Shangfeng has also issued an order to let us step up training, I ponder these signs, most of them are that the imperial court intends to exterminate the hypocrites, I don't know if it is or not?"

Mu Yu was born as a bandit, but his mind was delicate and tight, and he could figure out the intentions of the imperial court from a few signs, which was really rare.

The Son of Heaven intended to use troops against the Northern Han, which had already spread widely in Bianjing, and now he sent an envoy to the Liao State to warn him, and soon the news of the attack on the Northern Han would be further spread.

Mu Yu is his own person, and Shi Wei feels that there is no need to hide it from him.

At that moment, he nodded and said: "Brother Mu, your judgment is right, the Son of Heaven does intend to wipe out the puppet Han, and I won't tell you that I sent an envoy to the Liao State this time to warn the Liao State not to support the puppet Han." ”

After receiving Shi Wei's personal acknowledgement, Mu Yu immediately became extremely excited.

His eyes flickered with excitement, and his expression was even more eager to try.

It can be seen that Mu Yu seems to have long had expectations for the Great Song Dynasty to attack the Northern Han Dynasty.

Shi Wei remembered the previous doubts, so he asked: "Brother Mu, when I was in Mu Kezhai earlier, I felt that there seemed to be some deep hatred between you and the puppet Han Liu family, and I didn't have time to ask in detail at that time, and now I don't know if you can tell me about it." ”

Mentioning this, Mu Yu gritted his teeth with hatred, so he truthfully told Shi Wei the cause and effect.

It turned out that Mu Yu was an ordinary farmer in the Northern Han Dynasty, and in the past ten years, the Northern Han Dynasty has paid tribute every year in order to marry the Liao State.

In order to collect tribute, the Northern Han government only wantonly exploited the people in the territory, and Mu Yu also suffered greatly.

Seven years ago, there was a severe drought in Hedong, and Mu Yu's fields were not harvested, and the government not only did not help them, but the tax was heavier than last year.

Mu Yu was unable to pay taxes, and the Northern Han government forcibly took his wife away and sacrificed her to Liao as a slave.

Mu Yu was helpless and resentful, so he took his daughter Gui Ying, who was only a few years old, to Taihang Mountain and fell into the grass.

It is precisely because of the hatred of taking his wife that Mu Yu hates the Northern Han Dynasty to the core, and whenever he encounters officials or soldiers in the Northern Han Dynasty, he will be killed.

Hearing Mu Yu's resentful memories, Shi Wei sighed in his heart, thinking that the Northern Han Dynasty treated his people like this, and it was strange that such a country would not die.

Mu Yu then said: "So I came this time to ask Lord Shi to help, so that the upper authorities can list our troops as an army to attack the puppet Han, so that I can avenge my blood hatred." ”

It turned out that Mu Yu came for revenge.

Mu Yuyuan was originally from the Northern Han Dynasty, and he was familiar with the topography and terroir of his country, plus he was his own person, if he could make a contribution in the war to conquer the Northern Hankou, it would be a good thing for himself.

After weighing it, Shi Wei said happily: "Brother Mu, don't worry, this will help me, and I will do my best to help you fulfill your wish of revenge and blood hatred." ”

Mu Yu was overjoyed, and immediately knelt down on one knee and thanked him.

Shi Wei hurriedly helped him up and said with a smile: "You and I are not outsiders, why should Brother Mu be so polite." ”

Mu Yu was excited and grateful, he was a rough man, he didn't know how to express his feelings, so he laughed happily.

After laughing, Mu Yu patted his head, remembered something again, and hurriedly said, "Master Shi, I still have something I want you to help with." ”

"Just say it.".

Mu Yu pulled his daughter Gui Ying over and said: "There are no eyes on the battlefield, this time to attack the pseudo-Han, I am very likely to have no return, if I have three long and two short, Gui Ying will only be entrusted to Lord Shi to take care of." ”

Shi Wei's expression was shocked, and he hurriedly relieved: "Why does Mu Yu say such unfavorable words, I believe that you will be safe and sound in this battle." ”

Mu Yu shook his head and smiled: "My old Mu knife head has been licking blood for so many years, I know best what life and death are, just in case, this time Lord Shi returns to Beijing, just take Gui Ying away." ”

Mu Yu said it to this point, and Shi Wei couldn't refuse anymore.

He said solemnly: "Brother Mu, don't worry, I will take care of Gui Ying, and after the Northern Han is destroyed, I will return her to you." ”

Mu Yu nodded, and didn't say more, since the men had already made a plan with each other, they didn't need so many words from their mothers-in-law.

At this time, Mu Guiying, who had been silent, suddenly said: "Daddy, Guiying wants to go to the battlefield with you to kill the enemy and avenge her mother." ”

She was young, but her words were full of murderous intent.

Mu Yu leaned down, stroked his daughter's head with his hand, and said with a smile: "Dad knows that you are a good boy of filial piety, but you are still young, so you should obediently go to the capital with Brother Shi." ”

Shi Wei also said: "There are a lot of interesting things in the capital, Gui Ying, you will definitely like it." ”

Under the persuasion of the two, Mu Guiying was willing to obey.

Mu Yu made these two wishes, so he said that he would rush back to Zhending Mansion in a hurry, and he would not stay overnight, even if he set off.

Shi Wei took Gui Ying's hand and sent him all the way outside the official post.

Little Gui Ying watched her father's figure disappear into the night, her eyes were quietly filled with tears, but she clenched her teeth and didn't let the crystal thing roll down.

Shi Wei felt that the little hand in his palm was holding him tighter and tighter.

sent Mu Yu away, and as soon as it was dawn the next day, Shi Wei took Mu Guiying south.

From Xiongzhou to the south, all the way through Hejian Prefecture, Shenzhou, Jizhou, Daimyo, Kaide Prefecture and other state capitals, on the two official roads of dry water, from time to time you can see the transport of grain, grass and ordnance to the north.

When crossing the Yellow River in the south and entering the territory of Kaifeng Prefecture, Shi Wei could even see a large number of heavily armed forbidden troops, assembling at the ferry on the south bank, preparing to cross the Yellow River to the north.

All signs indicate that the state apparatus of the Great Song Dynasty has accelerated its operation, and the war against the Northern Han is imminent.

Shi Wei didn't dare to delay, hurried up, and finally rushed back to Bianjing at the end of summer.

As soon as he entered the capital, Shi Wei didn't even have time to return home, and immediately entered the palace to return to the Son of Heaven.

When Zhao Kuangyin heard that Shi Wei had returned, he personally went down to the palace to greet him and entered the palace with his hand.

Shi Wei briefly reported the course of his trip to Liao, and presented the letter of Emperor Yeluxian of Liao.

Regarding the national letter of Liao, Zhao Kuangyin didn't even look at it, and threw it aside.

"The pseudo-Han is the Yanyun barrier, and the Liao State is bound to help, so don't read this national book. Shi Aiqing, I want to hear it, you have gone deep into the Liao realm this time, do you know anything about the reality of the Liao people? ”

Shi Wei arched his hand and said: "The minister does not dare to conceal Your Majesty, this time he sent an envoy to the Liao State, the minister only felt that the Liao State was strong and strong, and the national strength was prosperous, although the Liao lord Ye Luxian was a sick man, but his queen Xiao Xuan was extremely talented, such an enemy, must not be taken lightly." ”

Zhao Kuangyin smiled and said: "In the past, the envoys who sent envoys to the Liao State did not dare to be strong in the Liao, but only Shi Aiqing dared to tell the truth, which is really commendable. ”

Shi Wei's truth-telling is right for Zhao Kuangyin's pragmatic appetite.

Shi Wei humbled for a while, and then said: "However, although the Liao people are strong, they are not invincible, and the minister believes that with His Majesty's martial arts strategy, this crusade against the Northern Han Dynasty will definitely be able to make a meritorious man." ”

Shi Wei lost no time in patting Zhao Kuangyin's ass, which made Zhao Kuangyin very proud.

After laughing, Zhao Kuangyin said again: "What is Shi Aiqing's opinion on this crusade against the puppet Han?" ”

Shi Wei hurriedly said: "The minister does not understand the art of war, so he dares to discuss the war in vain." ”

"You are a good man in your profession, and now this envoy is doing a good job, I just want to hear your opinion as a layman."

Zhao Kuangyin looked interested.

Shi Wei thought for a while, and then said, "That minister is in vain." The minister thought that the reason why he failed to win the first two crusades against the puppet Han was that he failed to effectively block the reinforcements of the Liao State. Therefore, the minister believed that this time the troops should be sent to attack Taiyuan City with superior troops, and then with capable generals, lead elite troops to block the reinforcements of the Liao State on both sides of the northeast of Taiyuan. As long as the foreign aid is cut off, Taiyuan City is isolated, and the past can be lowered. ”

After listening to Shi Wei's sprinkling analysis, Zhao Kuangyin actually showed surprise on his face.

Obviously, Shi Wei's strategy seems to coincide with Zhao Kuangyin's strategy.

From Zhao Kuangyin's expression, Shi Wei had already seen the clues, but on the surface, he said humbly: "The minister's words made His Majesty laugh." ”

Zhao Kuangyin said strangely: "Shi Aiqing, where are you talking nonsense, the strategy you are talking about is exactly the same as what I think in my heart." ”

And so it was.

"That must have been a mistake by the minister, just mistaken to say His Majesty's holy will." Shi Wei became more and more humble.

Zhao Kuangyin stared at Shi Wei for a long time, his eyebrows were also surprised, and he nodded slightly, unable to hide the appreciation in his heart.

After a few praises, Zhao Kuangyin rewarded him generously, and ordered him to go home and seize the time to rest, and lead the imperial medical group to the north with the army in the morning and evening.

After leaving the palace, Shi Wei originally planned to take Mu Guiying back to his house, thinking that although Mu Guiying was young, he had a marriage contract with him in black and white, but unlike other female dependents, it would inevitably be inconvenient to take her back to the house.

After thinking about it, Shi Wei first settled her in one of his own courtyards.

When Gui Ying returned to the mansion after settling down, it was already late at night.

Shi Wei didn't want to alarm the family to rest, so he called the subordinates who opened the door not to make a noise, and waited until tomorrow.

Shi Wei went to Shi Niang's room, after all, others don't call, and Shi Niang has to let her know that she is back first.

When I entered the courtyard, I saw that there was still a dim light in the teacher's room, and I didn't think I had fallen asleep yet.

Shi Wei wanted to knock on the door, but suddenly a thought came to his heart, so he quietly poked a small hole in the window paper, wanting to see what the master was doing in the room.

When he pressed his eyes close to the small hole, his heart couldn't help but flutter.

(To be continued)