Chapter 502 Shaanxi Preparation

In the first year of Jiading, there were constant turmoil in the south, but the west was working hard. After the wheat harvest in May, Sichuan Xuanfu made Xu Churen continue to unswervingly implement his route to support Shaanxi, and a large number of materials were transported north by water, alleviating the urgent needs of the Western Army. Subsequently, he tightened his belt and urgently transferred the three million yuan that was pulled out of his teeth to the Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division.

Wang Shu, who presided over Shaanxi, although he did not have the courage of his two predecessors, was a good hand at presiding over internal affairs. Under the influence of the Shanzhou fiasco, the Song-Jin peace conference and other events, he stabilized the situation in Shaanxi in the shortest time. In the area occupied by the Western Army, from Fuzhou to counties and towns, there was no shortage of personnel, and the officials sent by the Xuanfu Disposal Department were still in the administration of ceremonies. At the same time, thanks to the support of the generals, especially the Xu brothers, the restlessness and chaos after the fiasco of the Western Army were also contained.

After the money and grain from Sichuan were imported into Shaanxi, Wang Shu made careful calculations, first met the requirements of Qin Fengshuai and Xu Wei, and allocated special funds for him to build passes and strengthen city defenses. Secondly, you have to take care of Xihe Wang Yi and Yao Pingzhong. In the last counteroffensive, Xihe suffered the worst losses along the way, with 40,000 troops going out and only more than 10,000 coming back, which urgently needed to be replenished.

But there are so many money, grains and materials, and you can take care of the east, but not the west. Jingyuan Road, with the largest number of troops, consumed a lot, and it was difficult for the Xuanfu Disposal Division to meet them. This offended Xu Yuan, the commander of Jingyuan, who sent people to the Xuanfu Disposal Division several times to ask for money and food, but after no result, he did something that made Wang Shu very headache.

Xu Yuan sent his subordinates to enter Xingyuan Mansion through the defense area of his cousins Xu Wei, Xu Hong, and Xu Sheng, and buy military rations without authorization. Under the arrangement of the Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division, the Xingyuan Prefecture accepted the largest number of displaced people, and the pressure was already great, and the Xingyuan Prefect was afraid that Xu Yuan would buy all the grain, and ordered all commercial houses and private individuals in the jurisdiction not to sell grain to Jingyuan.

This time, Xu Yuan jumped like thunder, accused the Xingyuan prefect of taking power, and asked the Xuanfu Disposal Department to sanction him. Wang Shu behaved very negatively in the face of the generals of the Western Army, and he adopted an attitude of calming things down, and transferred the Xingyuan prefect to the Xuanfu Disposal Department as a senator to appease Xu Yuan's anger.

Xu Yuan was still not satisfied, but at this time, news came from the south that the crown prince Zhao Chen had ascended the throne of the emperor, respected his father as the emperor, promoted the ministers, and granted amnesty to the world. Xu Yuan was already the envoy of the Three Towns Festival at this time, and his rank had reached the "Major Inspector", and he was promoted to one level, that is, Tai Lieutenant, and his rank was higher than that of Wang Shu.

Although the edict has not yet officially arrived, Xu Yuan has already assumed the posture of a lieutenant. He asked the Xuanfu Disposal Department to give him a guarantee that next time, he must give priority to meeting the needs of Jingyuan Road.

Wang Shu was so anxious that he was helpless, he knew that Qin Fengshuai and Xu Wei had the best relationship with Xu Yuan, so he asked Zijin Hu to help pacify and appease, and asked Xu Yuan not to do too much and make Xuanfu too embarrassed. Xu Wei had a great personal relationship with Wang Shu, and was willing to help with this, so he personally repaired a book and sent it to Weizhou.

Who knows, Xu Yuan replied to his cousin, don't worry about it.

In late May, the emperor's imperial journal and the prime minister's provincial manuscript arrived in Sichuan at the same time. What the Imperial Gazette said was nothing more than the ascension of the new monarch to the throne, and the internal and external ministers were each promoted to one level. However, the provincial report was tantamount to a thunderclap in the sky over Sichuan and Shaanxi

The Sichuan Xuanfu Division and the Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division were reorganized into the "Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division", with Xu Churen as the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Envoy, Wang Shu as the Xuanfu Deputy Envoy, and Xu Liang as the Xuanfu Judge, overseeing the Sichuan-Shaanxi military and civilian affairs. The provincial governor also pointed out in particular that in view of Shaanxi's prominent position in resisting gold and the situation after the failure of the counteroffensive, it was necessary to have a commander to guard the training of the western army and to reward and punish the promotion of officers. as well as planning side affairs, commanding the enemy, and so on. The imperial court gave a "Shaanxi System Division" system, which was controlled by the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Division, stationed in Shaanxi, and was fully responsible for preventing the Jin army. And it is clearly stipulated that the Shaanxi system envoy also has the right to dispose of the commanders at the level of the economic and pacification envoys, and only needs to report to the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Department to take care of it.

It is not difficult to see that the power of the Shaanxi envoy is extremely great, and he almost dominates the military in the western region. Whoever becomes the envoy of this system is the commander-in-chief of the Western Army, and whoever is the boss of this armed force that is still the strongest armed force under the eyes of the Great Song Dynasty.

It is said that for such an important mission, the court should name who will be in charge. However, it is a pity that neither in the emperor's imperial register nor the prime minister's provincial edict is mentioned in the selection of envoys, and there is not even a hint of a word. It is just that the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Division is required to cautiously and pragmatically inspect the commanders of the Western Army, and choose people who are loyal, heavy, brave and strategic, can do big things according to them, and can calm the situation to take on this task. In this way, the appointment power of the envoy was delegated to the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division.

As soon as Xu Churen received this order, he felt a heavy responsibility and did not dare to speculate. Immediately sent people to Chengzhou to urge the new Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu deputy envoy Wang Shu, Xuanfu judge Xu Liang, and the staff of the former Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Department to take up their posts in Mianzhou and formally establish the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division. Mianzhou, which was later Mianyang, Sichuan. Wang Shu and others received the order and immediately took away the entire team of the former Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Division and went south to Mianzhou.

In June, the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division was established.

Mianzhou, known as "Fucheng" in ancient times, has the Fujiang River flowing through its territory, the Han Dynasty had set up "Fuxian" here, until now, it has a history of more than 1,300 years of city building, known as "the pearl of Shu Road".

The Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division is located here, which does not seem to have changed much in this famous city in Shu. Wang Shu led Xu Liang, Zhang Jun, Liu Ziyu and other officials to walk in the city market, but they saw that everyone in the street, young and old, was leisurely and contented, and they were all strolling leisurely. Seeing these officials dressed in various official robes, many people stopped to watch. And when you go far away, when you look back, people are still looking at you with their necks stretched in place.

In this Shu, since ancient times, it is a masterpiece of the earth spirit, just like this Mianzhou at the foot, it is the hometown of Li Taibai, and it is also the place where the famous minister Ouyang Xiu of this dynasty is located, and the style of writing can be described as prosperous. And the people here are blessed with unique blessings, no worries about food and clothing, and enjoy themselves all day long.

"In this Shu, it is the land of leisurely prosperity." Wang Shu entered Shu for the first time and couldn't help but sigh.

Zhang Jun took over the conversation: "Xuanfu Xianggong, have you ever seen what is the most in this market?" ”

Wang Shu didn't know what to do, and replied tentatively: "There are many people? "Sichuan, is the most urbanized area in the Great Song Dynasty, take a map, especially in the area of Chengdu Fu Road, densely packed with towns, this town is more, on behalf of the economy is developed, the population will not be less.

"Definitely, Xuan Xiang takes a closer look, what are the most people doing on both sides of this market?" Xu Liang said with a smile.

Wang Shu looked around and found a clue. On both sides of this street, the most are teahouses. From the elders in their seventies and eighties to the teenagers, they all sit on bamboo chairs, gather three or five at a table, drink gaiwan tea, and listen to storytellers blowing nonsense. The doll who was still wearing open crotch pants and exposed her ass balls was running around happily. Wang Shu counted, just such a street, there are as many as four teahouses, and each of them is full of friends.

"There are many teahouses, and there are many tea customers." Wang Shu said with a smile.

"Yes, the people of Shu are blessed, fertile for thousands of miles, and the products are abundant. Therefore, he has no worries about food and clothing, and is leisurely and slow by nature. It is said that in this teahouse, sitting may be a day, or drinking tea, or listening to books, or gambling, and some are ways to pass the time. Zhang Jun smiled.

After hearing this, Wang Shu was amazed: "You said that the people here enjoy themselves all day long, and it seems that they do not produce, but are just lazy." However, the abundance of Sichuan's production, the abundance of goods, the prosperity of the literary style, and the breadth of the sages are not comparable to other places, isn't it strange? ”

Everyone laughed, and after a while, they were cheerful, and saw a square with a radius of nearly 100 steps, and a solemn government was built on the square. Wang Shu and others dismounted when they got to the sidelines, and walked in front of the yamen, and the door plaque was written with the clear score, Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Division. Because of the company's creation, everything is not yet complete, except for this new door plaque, there is no other decoration.

But in this place, from now on, it is the highest power hub in Sichuan and Shaanxi

The guards in front of the door came to lead the war horses, and Wang Shu and others cleaned up their clothes and entered the palace. At the beginning of the company, the affairs were complicated, and officials of all sizes could be seen coming and going, and quite a lot of people did not know Wang Shu and other members from Shaanxi, and only judged the rank from the color of the clothes, and greeted them with salutes.

To the second hall of the daily office, there are more than 10 copywriters outside, and the company's office work, preparation for mission, preparation for dispatch, etc. are all in this office. If you go inside, you will have an independent room, and only officials at the level of senators and staff officers deserve this treatment. Further in, is the hall of Xuanchang, only the chief and deputy Xuanfu envoys, Xuanfu judges, can work in this place.

At this time, in the central Xuan room, there was an official wearing a purple official uniform, a golden fish, and a jade sword, who was immersed in writing. He wrote for a while, stopped writing, raised his head slightly, stared at what he had written, and read silently in his mouth, feeling that there was no mistake, and then put down his pen.

Most of the beard is gray, and looking at the appearance, the age should be between the ancients. Wang Shu and the others went in and said loudly: "Xuanfu Xianggong." ”

The official heard the sound and got up, although he was old, his body was straight, his face was ruddy, and he did not look like an old dragon clock. His eyes were bright, and his expression was majestic but kind. Seeing Wang Shu, he put down the brush in his hand, hurriedly came out from behind the public case, and said with a smile: "Zishang, the prime minister has something to ask, and you are coincidental." After finishing speaking, he made a Quartet, and panicked Xu Liang, Zhang Jun, Liu Ziyu and others hurriedly returned. He is the highest governor of the Sichuan-Shaanxi region, who once served as the prime minister, Xu Churen.

Because of his special status and strong support for Shaanxi over the years, this group of Shaanxi officials respects him very much. Although Wang Shu is the deputy envoy of Xuanfu, he is still very respectful: "If there is something to announce the minister, just give an order." ”

"Hey, now Sichuan and Shaanxi are all one family, don't separate relatives, come and come, sit down and talk." Xu Churen greeted warmly.

Everyone sat down, Xu Churen first said something about the Sichuan Shaanxi Xuanfu Division Caochuang, there are many things to rely on, and I hope that the company will sincerely unite Yunyun. He also said that his talent was limited, and he was worried about taking on this great responsibility.

Which of these Shaanxi officials is not an outstanding figure? Listening to what he said, it was inconvenient to interject, so I listened patiently. After a while, Xu Churen's words changed: "I am thinking about it these days, although Song and Jin are negotiating peace, but a big reason is that the death of Emperor Wu Qimai of the Golden Emperor. Before the peace, the Jin people occupied an absolute advantage, in Shaanxi, defeated the main force of the Western Army, and captured Fangyao Prefecture, Jingzhao Prefecture, and the soldiers approached Fengxiang. In Jianghuai, the army has been shown in the north of the river. Because of the death of the Golden Emperor, he died down and returned to the north. The prime minister is worried that the negotiation of peace is just expedient in the case of the Jin people. No sooner than two or three years, or five or six years later, disputes will arise. ”

"Those who are concerned about this are the first to recommend the Western Army. After a defeat in Dunzhou, the vitality was greatly damaged, and it could not be restored in a year or two. He is also a single general, supports the army and respects himself, and does not listen to moderation, which is a hidden danger after all. Moreover, there is military supply, although Sichuan is rich, but the western army has consumed a lot. To solve this problem, we need your great help."

As soon as Xu Churen's words came out, Xu Liang, Zhang Jun and Liu Ziyu all exchanged glances. Did you see it, although Xu Xuanfu smiled and groaned, he came to dismount as soon as they met. This is to tell us, don't think that Xu has been in Sichuan for a long time and doesn't understand the situation in Shaanxi, we know very well.

Wang Shu immediately expressed his position on behalf of Shaanxi officials: "Please rest assured that we will work together with one heart and one mind, and the time will be difficult." ”

"That's fine, that's fine," Xu Churen said with a smile.

After talking for a while, he got up and went to the desk, took an object, and handed it to Wang Shu when he came back: "Zishang take a look." ”

Wang Shu took it, and saw that it was sent by the line, which was shot by the left servant of Shangshu, and Zhu Shengfei wrote it himself. When he first looked at it, he already knew about the establishment of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division. But when he got to the back, his face became more and more solemn, and after looking at it, he closed it and handed it over to Xuanfu Judge, Xu Liang.

Set up Shaanxi Preparation Division? When Xu Liang saw this, his eyes lit up and after carefully looking at the establishment and authority of the Establishment Division, he thoughtfully handed it to Liu Ziyu, the counselor of the Xuanfu Division.

"Did you see that? In view of Shaanxi's prominent anti-gold position and the complicated situation after the failure of the counteroffensive, the Bank decided to set up the Shaanxi Establishment Department to control the Western Army and take special measures for border affairs. "Xu said." But for such a big thing, there is not even a sentence insinuation, and the power is completely delegated to us in the Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Division. ”

Xu Liang took over the conversation: "Xuanfu Xianggong, I am thinking about it, after all, I am only familiar with the border situation." The selection of the envoy in Shaanxi is of great importance, and if it is not entrusted to anyone, it will endanger the whole of Shaanxi. This is a well-thought-out line, and at the same time, it is also a trust in our Sichuan and Shaanxi Xuanfu Division. ”

Seeing that his words were bright, Xu Churen couldn't help but praise: "What Xu Juan said is very much because of this, we have a great responsibility." According to the prime minister's consideration, since the Shaanxi system has clearly stipulated that the handsome guard should be in charge, then one of the four marshals in Shaanxi must come out to take on this burden. At this point, he paused, and continued, "As far as I know, among the four marshals, if you talk about deep qualifications and strong strength, it is none other than Xu Yuan, the marshal of Jingyuan. If he is the envoy of the system, can he be satisfied with the upper and lower levels? ”

"Up and down?" Wang Shu smiled and shook his head.

"Oh? I would like to hear about it. Xu Churen asked.

"First of all, Xihe Yao Pingzhong will not be convinced. During the counterattack on Yanyan, the capital controlled Xu Ziang, and sent Zhang Jun, the commander of Jingyuan, to attack Yanzhou with Yao Pingzhong. However, Zhang Jun collapsed at the first touch, and was defeated with the Xihe soldiers. When he was trapped in the mountains, Zhang Jun surrendered to the Jurchens again. Later, Fengxiang was besieged, Xu Yao led the remnants to fight, and Xuanfu ordered Xu Yuan to send troops to respond...... All this, let me ask, how can Yao Pingzhong be driven by Xu Yuan? Wang Shu analyzed.

Xu Liang took over the conversation and said: "Not only that, Jingyuan Xu Jingluo, Zhenjingyuan has been going back and forth for more than ten years, serving the prestige and arrogance, and not being controlled. If he is used as a control, it will become a great trend. ”

Xu Churen felt a little strange when he heard him say this: "Xu Juan and Xu Yuan, Xu Wei, and Xu Sheng and Xu Hong in the area of Dasanguan and Shangyuan are all cousins, and Xu Yuan is the eldest in line, if he is appointed as the envoy of the system, others will not say it, at least Xu Wei, Xu Hong, and Xu Sheng will be driven by him, right?" ”

Seeing that Xuanfu was not evasive, Xu Liang also said it and said with a smile: "Xuanxiang, I don't dare to guarantee others, but Jingyuan Xu Jingluo has set up Shaanxi, Xu Sheng, Xu Hong, and Xu Wei are definitely not convinced." ”

Xu Churen thought darkly, Xu Yuan's advantage was that he could control the Xu family's disciples. Since this advantage does not exist, there is no need to think about him.

Among the remaining three marshals, Liu Guangshi is not considered, he has really nothing to do with the merits on the table in Shaanxi, and he has been captured in Yan'an Mansion, so he is not suitable for such an important position.

gave up these two people, and stopped Xu Wei and Yao Pingzhong. As early as Tokyo, Xu Churen was deeply impressed by these two representatives of the Young Zhuang School. In his opinion, Yao Xiyan is ambitious and courageous, Xu Ziang is calm and atmospheric, and in terms of qualifications, Yao Pingzhong has the advantage, and in terms of military merits, Xu Ziang comes out on top. It's still a bit difficult to choose one of the two.

The prime minister's provincial document said that in order to serve as the envoy of Shaanxi, several conditions must be met. Loyalty, loyalty, courage and strategy, can do big things according to the law, and can calm the situation. ”

As soon as Xu Churen's voice fell, Wang Shu said: "This is Xu Jiu." ”

Xu Churen was stunned and immediately asked, "Why do you say this?" ”

"On loyalty, the Emperor Taishang once personally gave Xu Jiu the 'loyal and brave' battle flag; on bravery, for several years, Xu Wei was the first to be recommended for the military exploits of the Western Army; as for suppressing the situation, it was not necessary for Xu Wei to be satisfied. If he controls Shaanxi, at least, Yao Pingzhong has no opinion, Xu Sheng and Xu Hong are also willing to serve, and Liu Guangshi temporarily takes the position of commander and changes the system. With this..., Shaanxi system envoy, who is Xu Weiqi? Wang Shu recommended Xu Wei so earnestly, formally, solemnly, and vigorously that even Xu Liang, Liu Ziyu and other officials were surprised

You must know that since Xu Shao left office, Wang Shu has played the role of a puffed bag and a peacemaker. He ignored the majesty of the temporary Xuanfu power, and everywhere and the mud, in the face of the aggressive Xu Yuan, he tolerated everywhere. It is hard to imagine that such a loyal elder would support Xu Wei so clearly and unreservedly

Seeing this, Xu Churen questioned: "However, Xu Ziang was previously in charge of the capital, and he was responsible for the defeat of Yanzhou, and he is still being punished. And he is young and has the least qualifications, can he be competent? ”