Sichuan, Zizhou, shèhong.

Recently, most of the people on the bank of the Fujiang River in this county already know that there is a special family living in Luyuzhou, a small island in the heart of the river. I don't know where I came from, I don't know what I'm doing, and I don't even know how many people there are. But I saw a man who was fishing by the river when he had nothing to do. When he met the fisherman boat in the past, he was also right with Yan Yue, if you said hello to him, he also nodded and smiled, and there was not much to say. There are also people who often see a teenager boxing and playing with guns and sticks in the courtyard, which is very rare in the local area. Therefore, they are said to be from a foreign land.

Anyway, the family seems to be living a secluded life without a quarrel with the world. The family never seems to leave Luyu Island, and Rì Changchai was first a servant woman, cāo with a thick foreign accent, and later changed to a woman with a local accent. Ask her about some good things, but she can't ask anything.

However, the hostess of this house, is a kind-hearted Bodhisattva, on the third day of March, Jinhua Mountain Taoist Temple Dharma, this lady added a lot of sesame oil money, and also gave food to the nearby begging flowers. However, even the Taoist elders in the temple don't know what she is from, she is only called "Mrs. Xu".

So, according to some fragmentary clues, some people speculated that this family was afraid that it was a wealthy family from outside, maybe it was because of a lawsuit or some trouble, so they specifically avoided us. However, even if you inquire or speculate, the arrival of this family did not make much ripples in the quiet and indifferent riverside town of Shèhong, but just added some after-dinner conversation to the people.

But this kind of rì was in May of the fifth year of Jing'an in the Great Song Dynasty. Something has changed.

The fifteenth day of May is called Daduanyang in Sichuan, but the fifth day of the fifth month of May is called Xiaoduanyang. The custom is also very special, every household hangs wormwood in the courtyard. Then steamed buns with noodles, not like Jiangnan dumplings. And this steamed bun is not only eaten by yourself, but also given by neighbors and villagers.

In that county town, at noon, every household set up their meals, and there were steaming buns in the middle of the table without exception, celebrating the Duanyang Festival. In addition, the weather in Sichuan is hot, so there are few pedestrians in the market. Occasionally, there are a few vendors selling melons and fruits. It is also hiding in the cool of yīn, without jīng, lazily using a fan to drive away insects.

At this time, someone suddenly saw a team coming from the north. In front of them, a few men in black clothes and gauze hats held up signs. I don't know what it's written, so I walked meticulously with a poisonous head. When I got closer, I realized that behind them, there was a slippery bar, and the person sitting on his head was so magnificent. Without exception, they all wore green clothes. Maybe because of the heat, he didn't wear a hat, but his feet were upturned and he was wearing satin boots. None of them looked at people squarely, but leaned back in their chairs. With the slider shuddered.

By the time the procession passed through the market, the hawkers had already taken refuge in the streets. Only then did they realize that the line was followed by a sergeant with a knife and a gun. There are two neat columns, and I am afraid that there are as many as 100 people.

"We've seen the county weng go out on patrol, and we've seen the head guard down, but it's not so magnificent." A few vendors gathered together to talk.

"Where is this going?"

"Don't you see? This is to the county office. ”

The people of Shengdou had never seen such a battle, and there were many discussions, but they saw that the team really went to the county government. Look at it again, hey, when did Duan Zhixian come out? I'm arching with that.

At this time, Duan Zhixian was dressed in official clothes, neatly tied, and was leading the whole class to stand at the foot of the steps at the entrance of the yamen, and bowed his hand to the person of the sliding bar: "It is really an honor for the angel to come to shèhong." The county respectfully ......"

As a result, the people on the slider didn't come down, and one of them was younger, estimated to be in his twenties, born cleanly, with red lips and white teeth, pinching a square towel in his hand, constantly wiping the sweat on his forehead and neck, and said to Duan Zhixian in a sharp voice: "You still gossip, it's too hot this day, it's important to ask someone to prepare cold tea to quench your thirst!" ”

Duan Zhixian was already displeased when he saw that the other party was so big, and when he heard such a tone again, he was like calling a subordinate, and he became angry in his heart. But to be honest, although these people are not bullshit, after all, they are on an errand in front of the emperor, and they can't be offended easily. Then he said politely: "If you are hot and thirsty, you might as well come down first, go to the yamen to cool off for a while, and it's not too late to have a cup of tea and then go." ”

When the man heard this, he was not happy and said, "Won't you just take it out?" Do you want us to go in? ”

This section of the county has never witnessed the "demeanor" of these people, except for the fact that he was admitted to the Jinshi and saw the inner servants when he was given by the emperor, so this will be called his tone of not being yang, and his body will also have goosebumps. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard a person in front of him: "That's it, it's Duan Zhixian?" ”

Duan Zhixian hurriedly went forward, only to see that the person who spoke was older, it was estimated that he should be in his thirties, his skin was darker, except that he had no beard, he was a full man, and he didn't speak awkwardly. Duan Zhixian found the gold belt around his waist as soon as he went before.

The distinction between officials at various levels in the Song Dynasty was not like that of the Ming and Qing dynasties of later generations, where there were complements to distinguish them. It is mainly distinguished by the face of the official uniform, as well as the shape and weight of the belt tied around the waist. For example, Xu Wei, he is a high-ranking official with three grades, so he wears purple sè, and because he has reached the extreme of the martial minister, he is the most valuable twenty-five taels of royal fairy flower gold belt of the martial minister.

Therefore, when encountering an official who is not clear, first look at the service and then look at the belt, and you can basically judge the level, although it is not in the middle, it is not far away. It's just that because it was an internal servant and lieutenant who came, Duan Zhixian didn't know the difference between serving sè, so he saw the golden belt at a glance. But if you take a closer look, it is not a "real gold belt", but a "gold-coated belt", the so-called "gold-coated belt" is a layer of gold coated on the surface of the "silver belt". At first, it is not very obvious, but if it is used for a long time and there is some wear, you can still see the clues at a glance.

Since it is Tu Jin, it belongs to the low-level officials, and the Du Zhi of the same province, that is, the highest governor, is also limited to the six products, and you are afraid that the one who uses the Tu Jin Belt is just a 仈jiǔ product, and the level is still below the Zhi County.

Seeing this, Duan Zhixian's tone was normal, and he said, "It's this county." ”

"This time, I came with the emperor's order, and the polite courtesy will be waived. How do you know where Xu Wei lives? The chamberlain asked.

Duan Zhixian heard some meaning, and the other party was a small lieutenant. actually called Mrs. Xu by his name. If you are not too arrogant, then you have no fear. didn't dare to be careless at the moment, so he replied: "Since Taiwei Xu left his post, he has lived in seclusion in this county. It's less than three miles away. The small island in the heart of the Fujiang River, Luyu Island is. ”

The chamberlain listened, nodded and said, "In this case, then there is Lao Duan Zhixian to guide the way, so that I can hurry up and send it, so that I can go back to my life." The weather in Sichuan is really not adaptable, it is too hot. ”

Duan Zhixian was a little hesitant. I know the county, the governor of a place, through more than ten years of hard study, won a serious Jinshi background. How dare you drive me? There is no fame, only one read, and it should not be so contemptuous. But the other party is the messenger of the Son of Heaven, walking in front of the emperor. Or don't offend. Besides, if I go along, I'll at least hear what is going on.

As soon as he thought of this, he said, "Okay." "Finished speaking. asked the officials to prepare Liangqiao, because they didn't want to lose their identity.

The chamberlain who spoke to him first saw this. Impatiently: "Don't you say that there are only three or two miles of land? Then just walk over, what kind of sedan chair do you sit? ”

Duan Zhixian turned a deaf ear. But the attendant at the back turned around and reprimanded his subordinates: "Don't make mistakes." ”

When his sedan chair was ready to stop, he sat down, and went to the front again, and then the team set off. Follow the market in the direction of Jinhua Mountain. Sure enough, it was only three miles away, and in the blink of an eye, it was on the bank of the Fujiang River, which provoked the writhing attendant to mutter.

When I arrived at the riverside, I looked at the small island in the middle of the river, and it was a fairyland-like place. The older chamberlain smiled and said, "Taiwei Xu is really good at picking places." chose such a view, maybe I want to live freely. Speaking of this, he turned his head and asked Duan Zhixian, "How is Taiwei Xu doing?" Is your body better? ”

Duan Zhixian replied: "Since Taiwei Xu came to Shihong, the county has only met him once. The recent situation is not very clear. "This is the truth, he has never been to Luyu Island since he returned to the island with Li Mo and Li Zhizhou. One is because Xu Wei said that let them go less, and the other is because he doesn't want to get too close to Xu Wei.

The waiter didn't ask much, and when he saw a boat tied to the small dock by the river, he said, "Let's take this boat over, can anyone rock the boat?" ”

"Someone." Duan Zhixian called. One of the men who carried the sedan chair had grown up by the river since he was a child, and after listening to the words, he conveniently untied the cable and jumped overboard. first stretched out his hand to help Duan Zhixian's boat, and then came to help a few servants. Although the boat was not small, it could only hold five or six people, and the sergeants who came with them were very unavoidable, so they could only wait by the river.

Water, the palanquin man deliberately showcased, so the boat was rocked like an arrow from the string, although these servants said that they came from the south of the Yangtze River, but they usually didn't even go out of the palace gate, how did they wade through the big river? Except for the older ones, the others were so frightened that they reprimanded the boat-rockers.

Helplessly, he slowly shook to the island, and carefully invited the errands to come down. As soon as they touched the ground, several chamberlains felt steady. One of them carried a box on his back, and he untied it and held it in his hand. Several people tidied up their clothes, and then walked along the stone road to Xu Wei's "villa".

Because it was lunch time at this time, the group walked on the stone road until they reached the dam of Xu Weiyuan, only to see that the door of the hall was wide open, and the first table of people around the table was eating fragrantly. Probably one of them saw the situation outside, and as soon as he reminded people, everyone stopped their chopsticks to see it.

Soon, one of them got up, walked around the table, and limped out. When I stepped out of the hall and arrived at the courtyard, I made a stop in the courtyard dam. Everyone looked, but they saw that they were in their forties, in the prime of life, and they were seven feet long! Two sword eyebrows, a pair of tiger eyes, a high forehead and a straight nose, and a good appearance. The skin and bones are as strong as iron, and at a glance, you can know that they are not the last generation to sit and talk about the Tao.

But people rely on clothes and makeup, and Buddha relies on gold, and then look at this person's behavior, but it is really not good. The body has a black sè straight jacket, a cloth belt, and a pair of the most ordinary Nadi cloth shoes under his feet, but other than that, there is nothing. When the attendants saw someone coming out, they thought it was Xu Wei, and they did look like him, but when they looked at their clothes, they couldn't believe it. Then they looked at each other, not knowing how to deal with themselves.

Seeing this, Duan Zhixian came back to his senses and said, "The lower official has seen the captain." ”

"You're welcome." Xu Wei said with a smile.

Only then did those servants come to their senses, you look at me, I look at you, and finally lowered their heads and saluted, "I've seen Taiwei Xu." ”

Xu Wei also saluted: "You're polite, I don't know what happened to the lieutenant here?" ”

This can be regarded as knowingly asking, and the old chamberlain then introduced: "Villain Liang Jin." Enter the east end of the inner province to worship. This time, he was carrying the emperor's order and came to read the edict of the Son of Heaven to Taiwei Xu. ”

When Xu Wei heard this, he hurriedly turned sideways and said, "Since this is the case, a few people are please." I'm ready to take it. After finishing speaking, he turned around and reluctantly entered, and instructed his family to quickly withdraw the wine and food, make room for it, and change clothes to receive the edict.

The family members were all hands and feet, and the table was removed with a gust of wind, Xu Wei and Zhang Jiujiu in the main room were one of the officials and the other was the wife. is not more than ordinary people, and he has to change his clothes. No one else can wait, this edict is a very solemn and sacred thing, and you are still eating meat. Drinking in a big bowl, accepting the edict when the mouth is full of greasy, this is disrespectful to the Son of Heaven. So they all went to rinse their mouths, wiped their mouths, and tidied up their clothes and hats.

Then wait until Xu Wei and Zhang come out in September. The whole family bowed to the south, and the Liang worship party took the edict from the hands of his subordinates, and read it: "Fengtian carries the emperor, and the system says: Taiwei." Xu Wei, the prince of Tianshui County, although he has made great contributions to the imperial court. However, during his tenure, he led the Khitan to return to the east. As a result, disputes have arisen along the border. The army and the people were uneasy, and they remembered the merits of Ru Xi, and they couldn't bear to punish too much, so they were exempted from the rank of Tai Lieutenant, and the military festival envoy of Wu'an was demoted, and the county prince of Yongchang was demoted, and the rank officer was given half a salary. Thou shalt keep thy duty, think diligently of thy faults, and do not fail thy hopes. Qin this, April of the fifth year of Jing'an. ”

After the Liang was enshrined, he received the edict and presented it with both hands: "Xu Jie, take the edict." ”

"Minister Xu Wei, take the edict, thank you!" Xu Weilang said. After speaking, he bowed again, got up, bowed his head, and took the edict before limping. He was calm, but he was startled by a person next to him, who? Duanzhi County. At this time, the local parent official is secretly calling out that it is dangerous! When he accompanied Li Zhizhou to visit Xu Wei, he once said to Li Mo that Xu Wei had now left his post and his prestige was not there, so why should he be so close to him. Li Zhizhou still didn't believe it, saying that this small island in the middle of the river couldn't trap Xu Wei. How about now? Not only did he go to his post, but he was also degraded by the saint, and it seems that he is going to be unlucky.

But he said that Xu Wei accepted the edict and invited him to the shrine to make offerings, so he turned around and beckoned a few attendants to sit down, and asked for tea. Then he asked about the life of the Son of Heaven.

When the most twisted lieutenant heard this, he smiled and said: "Xu Jie is loyal and righteous, and he is demoted, but he still doesn't forget to ask Tianzi'an." ”

"How dare this person forget his duty because he has been degraded?" Xu Weidao.

However, Liang Jin seemed to have seen some scenes, stopped his subordinates, and smiled at Xu Wei: "Don't be afraid of the envoys, although the saint degrades your officials and demotes your lordship, he still loves the envoys." Before leaving, the saint repeatedly explained that the old wounds of the villain to visit the envoy were all healed? ”

Xu Wei arched his hand towards the south and thanked Zhao Jin, and then replied: "Alas, it is also annoying. This body's war creation is not always good, but after being idle, it is easier than in Shaanxi, but I can go by myself. It's just that this hand is not very sharp. ”

"Oh?" Liang Jin looked at it a few times, and didn't ask much, but said, "That is the case, it is necessary to be thrifty and recuperate with peace of mind." I heard that since the envoy came to this shèhong, he lived in seclusion on the island, did not see outsiders, and ended up only fishing for fun. If you want to make it back then, you will be stubborn and persistent, and you will be lonely now, and now you are like this fisherman? ”

Xu Wei shook his head when he heard this: "Half a life, killing people like hemp, although it is said to do his duty for the country, but it is always a sin." The rest of the time, I just have a pure heart. ”

"Yo, does the envoy believe in the Tao, or does he believe in the Buddha? How can there be such a bodhisattva's heart? The twerker said again.

"I can't afford it. But live under this Yujing view and be edified. Xu Wei chuckled.

After talking for a while, several chamberlains just knocked on the side, asking Xu Wei about his actions during this period of time and listening to his thoughts. Xu Wei is such a person, he can make you speak, he really speaks without leaking! Can't find the slightest flaw! insisted on dressing himself up as a "lonely boatman" who was indifferent to fame and fortune and obedient.

The other party couldn't ask anything when he saw it, and he rushed all the way from Zizhou, and he didn't even bother to eat lunch, and Xu Jie's envoy didn't entertain him, and his stomach was out of stock, so he had to leave and leave. But he muttered in his heart, didn't he say that Xu Wei was a person who understood the world? Why are you so ignorant of the rules?

After saying goodbye, when he left, Xu Wei had already said, "A few people, please wait for a while." For a long time, Xu was busy with military affairs and rarely read. Whether it is Tai, the first emperor, or today, they are always instructed to read more and practice more words. Recently, I've been free, and I've really read a few books and practiced calligraphy for a few days. Christmas is approaching, the minister copied a birthday blessing of the ancients, and asked several officials to present it to the monarch on behalf of Xu. ”

The twister wanted to be sarcastic again, but he didn't say it. Forget it, the king of Xujun, who was so powerful back then, has mixed up with this step of the field, so let's not fall into the well again.

"Yes." Liang Jin looked at Xu Weidao.

"Just. Xu's legs and feet are inconvenient, and it takes some time to come and go. Can you please ......?" said Xu Wei.

Liang Jin looked directly at him, and after a moment, he nodded, "It's okay." The villain went to fetch it with the envoy. ”

Xu Wei smiled and said sideways, "Please." ”

"Envoy please." Liang didn't move forward.

Seeing this, Xu Wei asked his family to go down, and led Liang Jin to the backyard. His house was not very large, and he was a few steps away from the house. When he arrived in the room, he asked Liang Jin to sit temporarily, and he turned to the front of the shelf. It's like rummaging for something. When Liang Jin was bored, he looked at his room and said casually: "The festival envoy Rong Ma has been half a life, and now he is reading it." It's commendable. ”

"It's just following the teachings of the Holy Church." Xu Wei replied. After saying that, it seemed to be found, so he came out with a box. It is about a foot long and seven or eight inches wide, quite thick. He held it in his hand, and it seemed to have some weight. Liang Jin saw it in his eyes and didn't ask. I saw Xu Wei coming over and sitting next to him. Put the box on a few and say, "Just bother the beam to worship." On behalf of the transfer of the saint, the meaning of the minister's birthday. ”

"Well said. Say. As Liang Jin spoke, he reached out and opened the lid of the box. Suddenly there was a yellow and clear yellow in front of me! Zhu Shoufu, there is, but it lies in a box of gold ingots.

Liang Jin quickly pulled his eyes back from the gold ingot, looked at Xu Wei, and said with a smile: "What does this mean?" Don't think the birthday is enough, and you have to give so much gold to the official family? ”

"How can the grace of the saint to the minister be measured by money?" Xu Wei said with a smile.

"So what do you mean by that? The villain doesn't understand. Liang Jin loaded it.

"Xu is a martial artist, so I'll go straight to it. This is my little heart, I don't ask for worship to go back and speak for me, I just ask for ......" Xu Wei said here and stopped.

Liang Jin heard the string song and knew the elegant meaning: "Don't ask me to say good things, just ask me not to say bad things, right?" ”

"Yes, yes." Xu Wei nodded.

Liang Jin put the lid on the box and snorted: "The envoy is not afraid that the villain will go back, and he will also present this box of gold to the saint?" ”

"I'm really not afraid." Xu Wei was still smiling.

"Why?" Liang Jin said with a raised face.

During the conversation, there were a lot of hints, and although Xu was dull, he could see it. Moreover, although Xu is handsome, he still does not forget his old man. Xu Wei said.

When Liang Jin heard this, he knew that Xu Wei had recognized him, so he shook his head and smiled, got up again, and saluted Xu Wei. The latter hurriedly got up and helped him sit down, and asked with a smile: "Is my old man okay?" ”

"Alas, the words of the envoy make the villain sad." Liang Jin shook his head and said.

Xu Wei's face changed slightly: "What's wrong?" Speak quickly. ”

"Nowadays, the official family favors and trusts, and Shen Xue is the most. He was appointed as the one who entered the inner service province, and although my teacher also knew it, he only managed the inner service province, and he was not allowed to walk in front of the emperor from time to time. If you have to suffer from it from time to time, your body will not be as healthy as you are. Liang Jindao.

When Xu Wei heard the news, he also sighed: "I hate that the rivers and lakes are far away, and I can't visit." When I was in Tokyo, I was a good friend with your teacher. At that time, you were young. ”

"Yes, his old man often mentions the envoy to the villain. said that no matter whether you are a minister in the court, you can forget the blessings and misfortunes, and only Xu Jie will make you. Besides, when Xu Xiang was in Taiwan, he also took more care of us. Therefore, even if your Xu family temporarily walks in shallow water, he still has to help if he can help. Liang Jindao.

Xu Wei nodded frequently, glanced outside, and said, "I can't stay for a long time, I'm afraid of arousing suspicion." What the hell is going on? ”

"What else could it be? Isn't it arranged by Shen Ze, Qin Hui and others? Now the imperial court wants to unite the gold system of Liao, and the festival envoy you have been the most jealous of the Jurchen for decades, and have made another effort to promote the Song-Liao alliance. Therefore, Qin Hui and others will rectify you, so as to send the precursor of Lianjin to control Liao. Liang Jindao.

Xu Wei frowned when he heard this: "What is the attitude of the saint?" ”

"The saint didn't want to involve you at first, but he couldn't help Qin Hui, Shen Xue and others to persuade him in every possible way, so he was approved. However, before the villain left, the saint really instructed that the villain should not be intimidated when he saw the envoy, and said that he would make you feel at ease. Liang Jindao.

After hearing this, Xu Wei nodded, and after thinking for a moment, he asked, "Is there any news about my sixth brother?" ”

"Alas, speaking of this, it's a pity. Xu Xiangzi went to Quanzhou, never forgot to worry about the country and the people, and often had criticism up to heaven, which made some people very unhappy, and if it went on like this, I am afraid that it is not a way. Liang Jindao.

Xu Wei couldn't help but worry, why did the sixth brother get older and more confused. Is that how you should be a loyal servant? Now people hold the authority. Try your best to fix us, and you still hit the knife edge yourself?

Seeing Xu Wei's worried face, Na Liang said with relief: "But the envoy doesn't have to worry too much, the saint is still old after all." Presumably it will not be difficult for Xu Xiang. But there was good news, and when the envoy heard it, he was rejoicing. ”

"Oh? Please also be explicit. Xu Wei said.

Xu Jieyu had already moved back to the embroidery hall from Lize Garden, and Sheng was very happy, and handed over Princess Fukang to Jieyu to raise, favoring Rì Long. To put it mildly, if one day, Jieyu can give birth to an heir. Then the Xu family is different! Liang Jin said in a low voice.

After he said that, Xu Wei would definitely be happy. Unexpectedly, the other party didn't say anything, and asked: "Then what is the situation of my brother and sister-in-law?" ”

Liang Jin had no choice but to reply: "Now that Fourth Lieutenant Xu has returned to the dispatch of the deputy envoy of the imperial camp, the saint is still worried about the illness of his sister-in-law. I sent the imperial doctor to diagnose and treat him, and I also gave medicine, and I heard that it was getting better. Anyway, it's a family of honor. ”

Hearing this, Xu Weicai really showed a happy description, and said continuously: "That's it." I was relieved, relieved! ”

Liang Jin saw it in his eyes and sighed secretly, he was really an emotional person. He didn't like it when he heard that his niece had received a holy favor. On the contrary, after hearing about my brother's reinstatement, my sister-in-law's condition improved and she was overjoyed.

Say a few more words. Liang Jin was also worried about suspicion outside, and said: "The villain here can't stay for a long time. Does the envoy have anything to say? ”

Xu Wei thought for a while and said, "Let the money know and relax, you don't have to be angry with the villain." If it's convenient, tell my brother and sister-in-law that I'm all right. ”

Liang Jin listened, nodded and said: "The festival envoy fruit is a person in love, okay, the villain must convey it on his behalf." ”

The two of them agreed, and went out together. The people outside were really a little impatient to wait, and when they saw the two of them coming out, they all looked over. The attendants saw that Liang Xianfeng was holding a box in his hand, and everyone knew that this trip was not in vain. I don't know how Xu Jie's envoy opened his mind? Could it be that Liang offered to mention it? Don't think about it at the moment, there are only benefits to the left and right.

At that moment, after resigning from Xu Wei, they all left Luyuzhou, and Duan Zhixian didn't want to stay longer at all, so he went with the inner servants. Xu Wei had "inconvenient legs and feet", and it was not easy to send it in person, so he sent his son Xu Hu all the way to the riverside boat.

When his son returned, he gathered his family into his room. Just after listening to the edict of degrading officials and demoting knights, Zhang Jiujiu and others had worried faces, worried that disaster would not be far away. There is the Song Dynasty, and the military ministers who have outstanding military achievements and military power are always at ease. When dealing with it, its means are far more ferocious than dealing with Wenchen! How can people not be worried?

Xu Wei sat down at the desk, looked at his worried family, and suddenly laughed. Seeing this, Zhang Jiujiu was puzzled and said: "Official, how can you still laugh when you encounter such a thing?" ”

"Madame, why don't I laugh? Didn't you just demote my officials and demote my lordship? You know me, and I don't care about these things. Could it be that you care that I will only take half of it in the future, and I am afraid that I will not be able to make ends meet? Xu Wei also made a joke.

Zhang Jiu knew that her husband was calm, but he was still calm at this time, which was a bit of a forced pretense. Therefore, he persuaded: "Official, you have been an official for many years, and there are always some old things in the court, can you ask someone to help you intercede, I am really worried about my wife." ”

"Intercession? Who else can intercede for me now? Who will intercede for me? Xu Wei said with a smile.

Zhang Jiujiu seemed to be angry with him, and he didn't speak. Zhu Jilan looked at his demeanor and expression, and he was clearly confident, so he asked: "Xianggong is so calm, but there is a countermeasure?" ”

"The countermeasures have been there for a long time, have you forgotten? What did I say when Rì left Shaanxi? Xu Wei asked.

Zhu Jilan thought for a while: "Retreat as advance? But to what extent has this regressed? At the beginning, he resigned from a real position, and now even these fictitious positions are going to be demoted, it seems that the imperial court does not intend to let the minister go. ”

When Xu Wei heard this, he shook his head: "Qin Hui and the others will definitely not let me go." No, he will definitely not let go of our Xu family brothers. The sixth brother is the first to bear the brunt, and I don't want to stay out of it. Especially me, because I have been in Sichuan and Shaanxi for many years and have commanded the Western Army for a long time, in order to avoid trouble, if I don't do it well, they will find a way to kill them. ”

These words clearly had a bit of a frightening taste, Zhang Jiujiu's face changed at that time, and he lost his voice: "Like this, how can you be good?" ”

Seeing her worried look, Xu Wei knew that the joke was a bit excessive, so he said: "Don't be afraid, in the past twenty years, the corpse mountain and the sea of blood have rolled over, and you are still afraid of him Qin Hui?" I'll tell you the truth. Fang Cai that Liang was enshrined, and it was originally my old protégé. He came here to bring me a letter. I have a general understanding of the situation between the DPRK and China. ”

"What's the situation?" Zhu Jilan asked.

"The imperial court wants to unite gold to control Liao. This Xiao Duolu is no, too impatient. Xu Wei said.

At this time, Xu Hu, who had not spoken, interjected: "Dad, this Lianliao is a strategy promoted by my father, and now the court is doing this, isn't it, isn't it sabotaged for my father?" ”

"Sabotage? What is now, it was already destroyed when the Song-Liao Alliance was abandoned. It's helpless, let them go. Xu Wei said.

"Then, how can my father retreat into advance?" Xu Hu asked.

"You don't understand." Xu Wei said seriously. "Look, like today. Song, Jin, and Liao stood on three legs. When the Song-Liao alliance was first established, strong pressure was formed on the Jurchens. But now, no one in the three parties can help anyone for a while. So, I've always said, who's going to do it first. Whoever is unlucky first. ”

This sentence confused everyone present, so to speak......

"Now it is the national dynasty that takes the initiative to go to Lianjin to make Liao, and it is the national dynasty that makes the first move, and the first unlucky ......" Zhu Jilan said.

Xu Wei also sighed: "That's right. We do it first, and that's when we get the first thing to lose. ”

Xu Hu thought for a moment. But he questioned: "Dad, it's not right. This counts, it should be the Khitan people who made the first move. ”

"Is that a hands-on thing for the Khitans? He was just making a small fight, attacking Jinsu and putting people back. Liuboling ambushed, obviously with absolute superiority in troops, but he still let him go back. Xiao Duolu didn't leave room for this, but he thought too beautifully. He thought that in this way, he would not let Da Song completely tear his face. Who knows, his actions are helping some people in the DPRK and China. Xu Wei sneered. Now that I'm going to Lianjin to make Liao, I'm going to do it first. ”

Although Zhang Jiujiu has been with Xu Wei for many years, she has never inquired, intervened, or asked about Xu Wei's official affairs. So speaking of which, I don't know much about Zhu Jilan. Just when he didn't understand, Zhu Jilan said again: "So, Song and Jin join forces, I'm afraid the Khitans won't be able to get cheap?" ”

"You underestimate the Khitans, the Western Army fought side by side with them back then, and I know the strength of the Liao Army. In this way, judging from the current situation, even if the two armies of Song and Jin join forces, they may not be able to drive the Liao army back to the Western Regions. Xu Wei said.

"Why is that?" Zhu Jilan was puzzled.

"Because I won't call him back." Xu Wei said proudly.

"I don't understand." Zhang Jiujiu shook his head.

"But I kind of get it." Zhu Jilan thought about it and said.

"That understands? Then you tell her about it later. Xu Wei said with a smile.

"Father, even if the two armies of Song and Jin join forces, they can't drive the Liao army back to the Western Regions, but at least let it stop? In this case, how can I talk about bad luck? Xu Hu asked. So, in ancient times, patriarchy. In Xu Wei's family, they are more enlightened than other families in this era, but there are still differences in the children that can be cultivated. Xu Yan and Xu Yan sat there, just listening, not a word, but Xu Hu kept asking.

"Son, listen up." Xu Wei explained very seriously. "What does the Jin people have to do with us?"

"Needless to say? Hatred is as deep as the sea! Xu Hu said firmly. His grandfather died because of the Jurchens, do you think he has a good impression of Jin Guoneng?

"Yes, the Jurchens have been fighting with us intermittently for nearly twenty years, and they have formed a deep hatred for each other! It's hard to unravel! Wanyan Liang won the country is not right, so he wants to keep his light and keep his eyes open, and he wants to show weakness to the outside world to buy time. Over the years, he has continued to show kindness to my court, and he has deceived everyone, but he can't fool me. He's worse than his predecessors! He did this just to paralyze the saint and the minister! ”

"This time, I will send an envoy to contact them, and I dare to assert that Wan Yanliang will definitely agree! And there will be a set of high-sounding reasons! Maybe I can be moved to tears! ”

"Since you agree to join forces to control Liao, then ......" Xu Hu asked anxiously.

Xu Wei glanced at his son: "Calm down." ”

Tiger replied.

The Jurchens promised to agree, but one thing in the open and one thing in the dark, there was no grace in the face, and there was no faith at all, which is what the Jurchens are good at. Answered my court first, let us be full of confidence, and hurriedly went to the Khitan people to make a move, and he ......" Xu Wei said, his face became heavy.

When Xu Hu heard this, he blurted out: "Do the Jurchens want to repent?" ”

"It's not a remorse, it's mostly going to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, not to participate, not to interfere." Xu Wei said coldly.

"Wait until Song Liao completely breaks up and has a deep grudge, and then come and break each one?" Xu Hu changed his face.

Xu Wei waved back: "If it's me!" I will never break each one, I will lobby the Khitans to fight the Great Song Dynasty, but I will only talk and not participate. When the fight is almost over, then go to fight the Khitans, cripple both sides, and the world is not exhausted? "To be continued.