At the beginning, the meaning of the words and swords has been clarified on both sides. Who bends the grave and calculates to put.

Qu Duan heard this and sneered: "After the Pingyang Righteous Army withdrew into the boundary of Hezhong Mansion, they did a lot of looting, and the officials and soldiers thought it was a thief from Hedong, so they raised their troops to attack. Take 10,000 steps back and say, even if you know that it is a righteous army, but you do this act of harming the place, even if you kill him, it is rightfully safe! ”

Xu Weizhi did not dwell on this issue. Instead, he hugged his fists and asked with a smile: "Dashuai, sir, you are still young, and your memory should be good." On the morning of the incident, he went to the marshal's mansion and wanted to ask the marshal for advice on this matter. However, unfortunately, the marshal was not in the marshal's mansion on business. Huazhou Soldiers and Horses Deputy Feng Zhi Kang Sui, personally told the humble post that the Shuai Mansion had heard nothing about this matter! At that time, dozens of officers and soldiers who accompanied him from humble posts heard it really! Can the marshal admit this? ”

Qu Duan's face was expressionless, and he said sideways: "So what?" ”

"Well, since the Shuai Mansion doesn't know, it means that this matter is not instructed by the Marshal, and has nothing to do with the Marshal, but the people below are making claims. The humble position is to be in charge of the Hedong Righteous Army, and the second is to serve as the deputy envoy of Hedong, so he will inevitably inquire into this matter in public and private, and in reasonableness.

The Hedong Righteous Army is based on loyalty and patriotism. The mind of defending the homeland raised troops to resist Jin, and the marshal sat in Shaanxi, probably because he did not know the hardships of the situation in Hedong. The rebels had no food and no equipment, so they relied on their enthusiasm to deal with Li and the Jurchens. However, they were not folded in the hands of the Jurchens or Li Zhi, but under the swords and arrows of the officials and soldiers, how could they not be indignant? Why don't you be angry? Xu Wei's theory of the Great Dao is high-sounding and irrefutable. Even the three divisions who were sitting on top nodded frequently.

Qu Duan didn't seem to want to entangle with him on this issue, and said impatiently: "The righteous army is doing this, you don't have to make such a big fuss." Ben Shuai only asked, who gave you the right to lead troops into Hezhong Mansion without authorization, and who gave you the power to disarm and arrest people! When you do this, to put it mildly, it is fire and infighting. Go bigger," he said, raising his voice, and at this point, it had reached its peak. But it stopped abruptly. After a moment, he added, "That's hard to say. ”

Xu Wei didn't seem to have any intention of giving up today. patted the armrest, and said angrily: "It's hard to say that the handsome man is here, and the humble duty will say it for you!" What you mean is nothing more than two words, made

Before he finished speaking, he was so panicked that the Xuanfu judge cut it off: "Xu Zhijun!" ”

Xu Wei arched his hand and said, "Three adults." If you think that Xu Wei has different intentions, you can immediately dismiss the lowly military power, and tie up the priest to ask for the guilt, and there is no reason to obey the lowly position. ”

As soon as these words came out, not only did the three chiefs look at each other, but even Qu Duan's face changed, and I looked at this guy.

After a long while, the young prosecutor of the Criminal Division comforted: "Xu Wei, today we will discuss the matter and not involve anything else. Besides, until the matter is clear, there can be no accountability. Sit down, sit still. ”

The transfer judge represents the transfer envoy, and before there was no Xuanfu envoy, the transfer envoy was the highest military and political chief along the way. His opinion is therefore particularly important. patted his knee and said: "Zijin Tiger doesn't have to be angry, since you conquered, you have repeatedly made military exploits, Zijin River Protection, Qi County robbed grain, chased the poor in Hebei, suppressed Li against Hedong, pile by pile, and be fair in the hearts of the people." ”

Xu Wei sat down at this time, and the situation was stalemate for a while, no one spoke, and the needle drop could be heard in the huge hall. After a long time, the judge of the criminal prosecution department asked the two next to him: "Xu Wei is the commander of the Dingrong Zhijun, although he still has the head of the Hedong Righteous Army and the deputy envoy of recruitment, but he rashly led troops into the river. Is it inappropriate to disarm and arrest people? ”

Qu Duan immediately pointed out the loophole in the official's words: "It's not rash, it's arbitrary, deliberate!" It is not inappropriate, but it is a disregard for military law. If there is no chief, if it is not strictly investigated, how will this Shaanxi Road act from now on? Another meaning of his words is to say, I am the marshal of Shaanxi, Xu Wei is my subordinate, if he does not deal with this behavior now, how can I still be in charge of the road in the future?

The prosecutor coughed lightly and said: "Qu Dashuai, Rong Beizhi reminds me again, before the matter is clear, it is impossible to talk about who will be held responsible, and this matter also needs to be appeased before it can be finally praised, we are here to find out the facts." ”

Qu Duan glanced at Xu Xu and said no more.

Judge Xuanfu looked at the two assistants beside him. "So, the crux of the problem now. It is whether Xu Wei has the right to enter Hezhong Mansion, disarm the garrison there, and arrest the commander of the army. ”

The judge of the criminal prosecution and the transfer judge all nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Judge Xuanfu continued: "Xu Wei currently has three missions on his body. The first is the Dingrong Zhijun, the second is the general manager of the volunteers, and the third is the deputy envoy. Those who know the grass are in charge of the army's political affairs and military affairs, arresting thieves and defending against the enemy, and appreciating the locality. I have no right to intervene in the affairs of other states. According to the knowledge of this official, the head of the rebel army controlled the rebels from all walks of life and conveyed the orders of the imperial court. Although Xu Wei should indeed ask about the attack on the Pingyang Righteous Army, he also has no right to lead troops to disarm and arrest people. ”

Hearing this, Qu Duan sat up straight. Look up. It seems that by now, things have become clear, Xu Wei has exceeded his authority in vain, and he should be dealt with strictly!

If the official is not mistaken, the Great Song Dynasty has only been established four times since the founding of the country more than 160 years ago. Last year, the imperial court set up an envoy in Hedong in Shaanxi, and appointed the envoy with public funds to Xuanfu Xiang, and Xu Wei was the deputy. As for the terms of reference of the envoys, the official did not dare to speculate. It is necessary to make a clear inquiry before making a conclusion. What do you think? ”

The transfer judge and the judge of the trial and prosecution all expressed their approval. In fact, now everyone can take a rough look at the matter, Qu Duan and Xu Wei reported Jingzhao's statement. Although there are slight differences in the details, overall, they are the same. They all admit that this is true. It's just that they say it differently. This matter is also very simple, now it is only necessary to ask the parties again, completely sort out the ins and outs of the matter, report to the Propaganda and Fu Envoy Division, and then ask the Division to explain clearly the terms of reference of the "Solicitation Envoy", and the case will be closed.

At that moment, I asked Qu Duan and Xu Wei, and there was no objection. Judge Xuanfu said: "That's it here today, Xu Zhijun, I'm afraid you will have to stay in Huazhou for the night." ”

Xu Wei's face was embarrassed, and he arched his hand and said: "Commanders, the army is in ruins, and the military and government affairs are entangled. Several times I asked the Propaganda and Fu Envoy to send personnel to assist in filling the gap, but it was not resolved for a long time. In desperation, the humble position can only be used by one person for ten purposes, and there is nothing to do, please forgive me. The humble post rushed back to Dingrong before it was dark, and came back early tomorrow morning. ”

As soon as he said this, several officials felt unbearable. In Dingrong, there were thieves in the past, who wants to be an official? Now that the situation has allowed the Purple Gold Tiger to be suppressed, there is a shortage of people everywhere. Alas, it's not easy.

"In this case, I can only work hard for you." Judge Xuanfu smiled.

"Retire from your duties." Xu Wei saluted one by one. pack

On the same day, the three divisions sent personnel to keep all the relevant people in Huazhou and supervise them separately, and no one could be in front of them. Beginning the next day, Zhang Zhongxiang, Zhang Zhongyan's brothers, Pingyang Yijun Commander and others were recruited to examine the incident in detail, and they also sent people to the place where the incident was involved in interrogating the non-commissioned officers and commanders at all levels. and then to Dingrong, consult relevant people, etc. It's been doing it for more than ten days. By the end of July, the matter was basically clarified and reported to Jingzhao.

In the end, the question is only entangled in one place, that is, whether Xu Wei has the power to disarm and arrest people. Li Gang replied to Huazhou, citing the edict issued by the official family last year, pointing out that the scope of authority of the envoys was "to take charge of the matters of receiving, recruiting, begging, and killing, and if urgent affairs in the army are not reported, they are allowed to act cheaply." ”

Among them: "Collection" refers to the incorporation, and the recruitment of the armed forces has the right to integrate the army according to the situation; Recruit. refers to appeasement, and the solicitation has the right to decide whether to recruit a hostile party; Asking refers to the requisition, and all thieves and rebels should be eliminated; If the first three functions are external, then the final "killing" is internal, all civil and military officials. Those who have done illegal things can be dealt with on the spot, or even rectify the law on the spot.

In this way, Xu Wei, as the head of the Hedong Righteous Army, raised troops into the river as the deputy envoy of Hedong after the Righteous Army was attacked, and disarmed and arrested people. Although it did not inform either party, it was within the purview of the party and there was nothing wrong with it.

Qu Duan was very unhappy when he heard this. directly pointed out that Xu Wei is my subordinate, but he holds such an important position. Who the hell cares about the two of us? In the future, when I encounter an emergency military situation, will I command him or will he command me?

Li Gang said below that Hedong was recruiting for the post of deputy envoy. It was supposed to be the commander of Shaanxi, but at that time, Shaanhua Road had not yet been set up, so it could only be entrusted to Xu Wei. Qu Duan heard this, so he stopped making trouble.

In early August, the Shaanxi Xuanfu Envoy Department made a characterization of the incident. When the Pingyang rebel army withdrew into the boundary of Hezhong Province. There were indeed acts of disturbing the people, but the head of the soldiers and horses of the Hezhong Prefecture, Zhang Zhonghu and Zhang Zhongyan, did not investigate the actual reason, rashly raised troops to attack, causing large casualties, and had the responsibility of failing to investigate. Xu Wei's removal of the armed forces of the Hubao Town garrison and the arrest of the commander of the army were within the scope of his authority and he was exempted from responsibility.

The case was thus closed, and the dispatch of the Third Division also returned to Jingzhao in early August. But that's not the end of it. Qu Duan insisted that although you Xu Wei were not at fault, you took away thousands of soldiers from Hezhong Mansion. Not going to pay it back? Xu Wei didn't let go of anyone. I am the head of the Hedong Righteous Army, and the Zhang brothers forcibly incorporated the Pingyang Righteous Army, and it is natural for me to take it away. Qu Duan knew that he was at a loss, and said that you should at least return the equipment to the garrison in the river, right? It's been a long time. Xu Weicai returned some of it, and it was all in tatters. As a result, the Zhang brothers went through such a toss. Evacuate the barracks from Fort Hu, not next to you, the star.

When Qu Duan closed the case, he was not too embarrassed for two reasons. First, he couldn't help it. Who made Xu Wei wear three hats? Second. It was Li Gang's sentence that "the deputy envoy should be recruited by the Shaanxi and Chinese marshal ministers" that moved him. Therefore, as soon as this matter was over, he waited for the Shaanxi Xuanfu Envoy to issue an order and officially appoint him as the "deputy envoy for recruitment" Xu Wei also paid close attention to this matter, and the envoy had too much power. is second only to the Xuanfu envoy, who is in charge of life and death, and can also act cheaply. If Qu Duan holds this position, it may not be a good thing for Dingchengjun and for himself.

In early August, Xu Wei's worries finally came true. Li Gang formally ordered the appointment of Qu Duan, the marshal of Shaanxi, as the "deputy envoy for recruitment". Xu Wei thought that this cup was over, but who knows, it is also suitable for the song to be handsome. Only a few days later, before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the imperial court issued an edict from the emperor, and in view of the entry into force of the Song and Jin collegials, the two sides determined the scope of control, and the Hedong Envoy had completed its mission and revoked it.

When Xu Wei heard the news, he didn't have the leisure to gloat. Although the Zhang brothers were punished for this incident, he believed that without Qu Duan's instructions, Zhang Zhonghu and Zhang Zhongyan would not dare to do so. Qu Dashuai is anxious to recruit troops and expand his strength, whether he is fighting gold or for himself. It's all understandable. But with this means. Inevitably. The current situation in Hedong is not easy to come by. Thousands of my brothers are sleeping at the foot of Xiaoxi Mountain, and your own selfishness almost ruined me!

Now Xu Wei understands why Xu Yuan warned him to stay away from Qu Duan. You can't pee in a pot with yourself, how can the Xuanfu envoy send him to be a big handsome?

However, this incident also has a good side. After the thousands of Pingyang rebels were brought back to Dingrong by Xu Wei. He didn't plan to be incorporated into the Hujie Army, because they were Ma Kuo's subordinates. Thousands of dollars are easy to get, and it will be difficult to find, not to mention an all-rounder like Ma Kuo. He is not only capable of literature and martial arts, but most importantly, he is probably the only person in the Great Song Dynasty who is "familiar with the political ecology of various countries." He can talk to the Jurchens, Khitans, and Dangxiang, and he is said to have sent an envoy to Liao. I had a deep conversation with Yelu Dashi, who admired him quite a lot. Promoting the alliance on the sea and later recovering the six states of Youyun, he fought on the basis of reason, neither humble nor arrogant, and the Jurchens also looked up to him.

Such a talent cannot be used by the imperial court, which can only be said to be a loss for the Zhao family. I can't be the master of the goods, now is not the time. Naturally, don't talk about anything else, at least make the relationship good.

In view of this, Xu Wei left the righteous army in Dingrong and specially selected capable generals for training. And there is no need to dig out the food yourself, in the name of the head of the Hedong Righteous Army, ask Li Xuanfu for it. Although Li Gang values Xu Wei very much, and there is not much military ration for thousands of people, the material reserve is now the top priority in Shaanxi, and he is saving money and food to prepare for a few years later. Or to be precise, a life-and-death battle with the Jurchens after two or three years at most. Therefore, he didn't agree immediately, and asked Xu Wei, give me a reason?

Xu Wei really found a reason, and he didn't make it up. He reported to Jingzhao for a statement. In the next few years, because of the constraints of the Jingkang Peace Conference, and because both Song and Jin sides need time to take a breath. There should be no major wars, but Li Zhi's expansion in Hedong will not stop. During this period, the Hedong Righteous Army was an important force to curb the momentum of Li Yi's expansion. But although the rebels now have a unified leadership, they have no food. Second, they have no equipment, and they all solve it by themselves, especially the lack of orthodox and prudent training of the righteous army, and their combat effectiveness cannot be improved. The fact that the 8,000 soldiers of the Li army were able to defeat tens of thousands of rebels in Pingyang is very revealing.

These thousands of people, I have been training in Dingrong for a few months, and if I return to Hedong, they will be a new force. Moreover, in the future, this matter can be customized, and the officers who command the troops are often drawn from the Hedong Righteous Army to Dingrong to accept it, which shows the importance of the imperial court. It can lift the morale of the rebels. Second, it is also beneficial to improve the combat effectiveness of the rebel army. When Li Gang saw it, he let this kid say everything, what else could he say? Give it. (To be continued)