Chapter 231: The Illusionable Embarrassment

After the visitor said that, he threw out a gold medal.

In ancient times, copper was used as "gold". This gold medal was made of bronze. The back was carved with complex patterns and two lines of characters were cast on the front. These two lines of words were obviously from Su Shi's handwriting, which read: "The Huanqing Road is brave, the 32nd sentry."

Zhao Xing was a rookie in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty, especially the military gold medal. He pretended to check it out and handed it to Shuai Fan, saying, "Zi Lian, look, I am in Mizhou and I have many brave functions, but I forgot to award them a carry-on gold medal. However, I forgot to call it the 'gold medal' and randomly named it the 'inspection card'. Please help me see if the gold medal on Huanqing Road is like this."

Shuai Fan looked at it, shook her head and replied: "I can't understand it either. Wan Qi Yong is familiar with this matter, but unfortunately he is in the back team..."

Hearing Zhao Xing's words, the "brave" opposite him was already covered in black lines. When he heard Shuai Fan's addition, the man couldn't help it. He pointed to the accompanying officer sent by Fuyan Road and said depressedly: "Sir, I often fight side by side with Fuyan Road. Who am I? That guy knows me, well, he still owes me a drink."

Zhao Xing threw the gold medal back to Wu Qing with a serious face, and said without blushing, "I don't care about debt disputes!... Wu Qing, the most important thing for a whistle detective is not to believe in judgment, but only believe in eyes! You rushed towards us from afar, aren't you afraid that we are Khitans?"

Wu Qing bowed to Zhao Xing awkwardly and explained desperately: "Sir, who can afford to get more than 80 pairs of Tang Pijia along the way? Apart from you, Man Xixia can't find anyone."

"Nonsense!" Zhao Xing raised his face and scolded: "This kind of armor is also called the Big Food Armor. Persian Armor. In the Hippo War two thousand years ago, there were 200,000 troops equipped with such armor in the Black Food Armor (Persia). What are the more than 80 people here?"

Wu Qing was shocked: "All 200,000 people were wearing such armor. How rich should Dashi be?"

Zhao Xing shook his head and said thoughtfully: "It's not very rich. As long as the metal wire drawing machine is popular, weaving this thing is the job of women and children... I have promised Zhedians to 50 pairs of armor. You can do it well. After you have made military achievements, I will also reward you with one."

Wu Qing hurriedly thanked him. When he straightened his waist, Zhao Xing asked again with a stern face: "How did you find me?"

Wu Qing crossed his hands and replied: "Sir, you have been in Yangzhou all the way to the post, with your armor jingling and showing off your power... Everyone knows this, but who doesn't know that you can get together No. 100's "Full Armored Housekeepers". Since you entered Hedong Road, the people of Huanqing Road are looking forward to you to take the post as soon as possible.

Well, when I just left from Jingzhao Prefecture, Fan Jingluo asked me to see the adults and immediately told me: I don’t need to report to Jingzhao Prefecture, but go directly to Qingzhou to take up my post. When I left, Fan Jingluo had already left Jingzhao and went to Qingzhou. Fan Jingluo said that he would meet the adults in Qingzhou.

After returning from Yan'an Mansion, Zhe Dianshui told the situation of the adults. He chased him all the way and saw the adults' team from afar. He thought that no one would walk in armor on this road except the adults."

Wu Qing explained his actions just now to Zhao Xing tactfully. The Yanzhou officer also stepped forward to explain: "Mr. Zhao, this thief is indeed an officer from Huanqing Road, but the young man does not owe him money for wine..."

Zhao Xing immediately interrupted the other party: "I said that no matter whether there is a debt dispute... Wu Qing, what emergency military information is there?"

Wu Qing quickly replied: "Mr. The Xia army has broken into Anding Fortress. Liu Jingyuan (Jingyuan Road General Envoy) died in the road. The Jingyuan army has no leader. Fan Jingluo has written to the court and asked the imperial envoy and the commander of the Imperial City, Commander Zi Hu, the governor of Kangzhou, to take over as the commander of the army of Jingyuan Road, and urged the commander of the general Zhe Dian to send troops as soon as possible. He also asked the master to go directly to Qingzhou to take office."

Zhao Xing and Shuai Fan looked at each other, and Shuai Fan sighed: "Sir, the situation on the front line is serious. Let's go back to the cavalry drill. Let's go directly to Qingzhou."

Zhao Xing shook his head: "One hundred of us went to Qingzhou, which was useless to the overall situation. War is not a matter of one or two hundred people. Well, since the urge is urgent, we adjust our direction and go directly to Qingzhou. However, the cavalry drills along the way are carried out normally. In any case, we cannot waste our time on walking, and we must practice while walking."

Shuai Fan had no objection to this, and the team then adjusted its direction and turned to Qingzhou.

Shaanxi Road originally included Qinfeng Road and Yongxing Jun Road. Because of the war, Shaanxi's jurisdiction was divided into two, becoming Qinfeng Road and Yongxing Jun Road. Subsequently, Qinfeng Road was divided into two, just like Yongxing Jun Road: Qinfeng Road and Jingyuan Jun Road. Jingyuan Jun Road and Huanqing Road are adjacent to Weizhou and Qingzhou.

Huanqing Road was attacked by Xixia. It is believed that the Song army's strategy was: Huanqing Road defended its defense on the spot, and launched a caliper-shaped offensive from Jingyuan Road and Fuyan Road to the left and right. But now the head coach of Jingyuan Road died of illness on the road, and one of the legs of the Song army's offensive was broken.

The situation was so serious that when Zhao Xing arrived in Qingzhou slowly, Fan Chuncui was already anxious and had a few more white hair on his head - if the 60-year-old man had black hair.

Fan Chuncui looked a bit like his father Fan Zhongyan, with the kind of self-cultivation of a scholar who was well-educated. Although he was anxious and his eyes were red as if he had not slept for several days, he still took the official edict handed over by Zhao Xing gently, looked carefully, and nodded calmly. He nodded, and an official came out next to him. He held a pile of books, and a silver ribbon was pressed on the books, and he threw it to Zhao Xing without saying a word, and shouted: "I am the official, Huanqing Road to recruit comfort, and the Qingyang Jiedushi, will be handed over to the post today."

The exchange of Yinshou and the account book was originally the work of the master, but Kang Shi actually jumped out by himself. Zhao Xing's master Wanqi Yong had not arrived yet. If Zhao Xing did not accept Yinshou, it would be reasonable, but another white-haired official next to him spoke. He said affectionately: "Li Ren is the official to protect him. There are some mistakes in Huanqing's account book, so he will definitely pursue his ex... Now Huanqing Road is in war, so I believe that Lord Kang will not leave even if he leaves office. When the war is over, Li Ren still has time to check the account book."

The other party took the word "war" very seriously, which was to remind Zhao Xing that if there was really a problem with the account book, he could throw the bad debt into the war expenses, and he absolutely supported Zhao Xing to do this. After hearing this, Fan Chuncui nodded to the man's words and looked at Zhao Xing with anticipation.

Zhao Xing bowed to the old man who was talking and replied respectfully: "The elder is not afraid to refuse. "Mr. Liuhua" speaks, but you dare not obey your order!"

Zhao Xing's words mean that he nailed the other party to death. If he had the responsibility, the other party could not withdraw. As for him calling the other party "Mr. Liuhua", it was because the other party wrote a poem describing the willow flowers: "The swallows are busy and the orioles are lazy and fragrant,

On the dike, willow flowers fall.

Flying and dancing,

Dots and strokes of green forest,

No talent at all.

Take a leisure time,

Quietly to the deep courtyard,

The door is closed when the sun is long.

The bead curtain is loose,

Drooping down,

Being supported by the wind.

The orchid tent and jade sleep,

Strange spring clothes, snow is decorated with jade.

The embroidery bed is full,

Countless incense balls,

It's just round but broken.

I saw bees at the time,

Light powder on the back

Fish swallow water in the pond.

Looking down on the road to Zhangtai,

Golden saddle wanders,

There are tears.——"Shuilong"

This poem is known as "the first willow flower", and Su Shi has a close relationship with him. The willow flower poem he sang is also known as "the end of the view". It means that there is "the first willow flower" in front and Su Shi's singing is followed by "the two of you". These two people have already written willow flower (willet catkins). Later generations no longer have to think about writing willow flower. If you have the skill, you should write something else.

This person is Zhang Zhifu, the commander of Huanqing Road, Zhang Zhifu, 65 years old this year. Later generations praised him as "China's Machiavelli", because this literary master used military tactics to oppose "stand firm walls and clear the fields" and advocated "building a base and adding shallow attacks". Strategically, "soldiers use profit to move", that is, war requires war to serve national interests - this is the only scholar who has consciously proposed "war to serve national interests" in China for three thousand years, while others have just translated Machiavel's words and parrotted.

Zhang Xing had a close relationship with Su Shi, so he spoke. As Su Shi's disciple, Zhao Xing had to listen. After he took over the official seal, Kang Shi's tears were all excited. However, Zhao Xing did not care about greetings with the other party, and hurriedly put the official seal and account book in Shuai Fan's arms, and paid a visit to Zhang Shi with the teacher's courtesy: "Mr. Liu Hua, before my disciple left, my family teacher asked me to greet him and wish Mr. Zhang a long life and good health... Look, this is a letter written by my family teacher."

Zhang Feng was not polite either. He stuffed the letter into his arms, shook his white-haired head, and said, "Since the person who has taken over, you and I will talk about business first and then talk about personal friendship."

Zhao Xing turned to Fan Chuncui, "Information of the Yongxing Military Office and was also the Jingzhao Prefecture Road Advisor", and signed up: "Bachelor of Baowen Pavilion, Chengyi Lang, Qingyang Tuan Zheng, guarding the edge of the road to recruit pacification envoys, and Quan Qingyang Jiedushi Zhao, who was the governor of the General Secretary."

Officials in the room laughed loudly, and even Kang Shi, who was hiding aside, was laughing secretly. When they couldn't laugh anymore, Fan Chuncui pointed at Zhao Xing and said with a smile: "Not long ago, Jia Yi impeached Su Laopo liked to tinker with strange tricks and was ignorant. It was funny that Su Laopo also made a statement in his defense. Look at how he taught the students. Is there anyone who signed up like this in the world?"

Zhao Xing looked at Shuai Fan and found that the other party was also confused - he finally understood: Shuai Fan was also a cabbage in the officialdom and knew nothing.

Zhao Xing looked at Zhang Qing again depressedly, and Zhang Qing hurriedly came forward to rescue the situation: "Li Ren, the rule for registration is "Bachelor's First". Although your title of "Bachelor's Bachelor" is low, it is the most expensive title, so it must be placed first. The official title followed by should be the highest among the remaining official titles, but you put the official "Chengyilang" behind, making you laugh to death.

You should sign up like this: Bachelor of Baowen Pavilion, Shouhuanqing Curb Recruitment Envoy, Quan Qingyang Jiedushi (Magistrate), Qingyang Troupe Training Envoy, Chenggong Zhao, Register, Register to visit."

Since Zhao Xing was timid, he decided not to get entangled in this place, and immediately jumped over and asked, "Mr. Fan, what is the military situation?"

Fan Chuncui nodded with his white hair, exhaled a long sigh, and said, "Lord Zhao has been an official for many years, but he has remained simple. If we are obsessed with this matter again, it is too narrow-minded! I heard that Su Laopo teaches a good student. I heard that he was in Hangzhou, and all the business is handled by you and Gao Qiu. He only carries poetry and essays. Now that you are here in Huanqing, I hope you will make me worry about banquets and drinks in the future.

Okay, let's talk about the main affairs: the Xia army invaded, the deputy commander of the infantry army, the observer of Xuzhou, the governor of Jingyuan Road, Liu Shunqing, the governor of Weizhou, led his troops to fight, guard Yu Dao, and soldier. Liu An, the general of Shunning Village, reported: The general of Xixia, Ranza, has led his army to break through Anding Fort, and is demolishing the two forts of Zengzi and Tumen."

Zhao Xing asked again: "What is the situation of our army?"

Zhang Qi replied: "The sixth general of this road, Li Yi, the Imperial City envoy, and Xu Xing, the deputy general of the Dongshufang, violated the imperial edict and did not obey the commander's orders. He took advantage of the night to send troops into the boundary and died with the Xia bandits. Zhang Cun, the chief supervisor of Huanqing Road, Zhang Cheng, the second general and Lan Yu, are leading troops to fight. Now, only the seventh general of this road, Zhang Cheng, the inner garden envoy, is still in the city."

Zhao Xing wondered: "Wait, Mr. Liuhua, I just heard that the second general was named Zhang Cheng, why is the seventh general also called Zhang Cheng?"

Zhang Feng smiled and replied: "The second general Zhang Cheng is the Imperial City envoy Zhang Cheng, and the seventh general is the Imperial Garden envoy Zhang Cheng. These two people are not the same person. Speaking of which, Zhang Cheng, the Imperial City envoy, has something to do with you. He is the brother of Zhang Yong, the Mizhou Tuanlian, and he is also a disciple of the general."

The so-called "second general" and "seventh general" are both "main generals" with the title of "main supervisor". The Song Dynasty military system was led by the "main general" to fight. This official title is similar to the battalion commander. Each "main general" has a limited number of troops. Generally speaking, the "main general" with the highest official title in a certain area is not the first general, but the last general. This general often stays at the hands of the Jishou as a reserve team and fights out if necessary. For example, now, the seventh general who stays in Huanqing is the most brave general on the entire Huanqing Road. He is leading the Strategy General Reserve Team.

As for the Imperial City Envoy, the Neiyuan Envoy is all honorary titles. This title means that the general has gained the trust of the emperor and is qualified to guard the palace and Neiyuan for the emperor.

The situation was so serious. Zhao Xing took a breath and asked quickly: "How strong is our army?"

Zhang Qi replied: "There are towns on Huanqing Road, twenty-eight forts, 31,723 strong men, 3495 strong horses, and 1,182 teams. Seeing the Tumen Army ('See' is equivalent to 'present', the Tumen Army refers to the local army), there are more than 6,000 foreign troops, and the "family soldiers" under the Bin, Ning and Yaozhou. If the ward troops left behind in the prefectures and counties are removed, the mobile troops in Huanqing are less than 5,000. If we want to go to war, the maximum number of troops can be used is 3,400. I have been asked to add one or two generals and horses, but it has not been implemented by the court yet."

Fan Chuncui shook his head, with regret on his face: "If the imperial court allows the generals along the border to draw out their troops, reduce troops from the outer walls, and station heavy troops in the inner line at the commander's mansion, gather all the troops to support at any time... we will not be so embarrassed yet."

Zhang Qi shook his white hair and said happily: "Haha, this matter should be worrying about in the future. When I get old, I should have a few days of life that Su Laopo will live."

Fan Chuncui was stunned and immediately shook his white hair and laughed relaxedly. Even Kang Shi, who was hiding aside, shook his white hair and laughed secretly.

Zhao Xing looked at the white hair in the room and sighed from his heart: No wonder the Jingyuan Road Peace Pacifier, the magistrate of the Weizhou Liu Shunqing, died on the road. He is so old and has to deal with high-intensity and frequent wars. If he can support it, he will be strong.

This place makes people grow old.

The old man in the room smiled happily for a long time, and Zhang Feng asked again: "Li Ren, what are you doing?"

Zhao Xing and Shuai Fan looked at each other and asked worriedly: "Why are the troops so embarrassing? There are only 31,723 strong men on the entire Huanqing Road, and the mobile troops are less than 5,000... Why did it become like this?"

Kang Shi finally plucked up the courage to interrupt: "This is still the statistics from last year. Just now, the Khitans broke through three villages, our army lost two generals, and the people were captured more than 10,000 people. This is what the Xixia people call "grass-killing valley". This is how it is like this on Huanqing Road! After more than a hundred years of fighting, every family on Huanqing Road has a blood feud with the Xixia people. Now we can have so many people left, which is still tenacious... the people are suffering."

Zhao Xing thought for a moment and asked again: "How is the situation in the treasury and the materials."

Kang Shi smiled bitterly: "No! There is nothing, Huanqing Road has been empty, and we have not paid a financial tribute in three years. Last November, the court issued a kind order, and Xu Qinfeng Road and Yongxing Army were exempted from taxes and specially approved a subsidy of 500,000 yuan. I heard that the money had arrived at the Hedong Transportation Department. Lord Zhao had the ability, so he sent someone to transport it back. Otherwise, this month, the salary of Huanqing officials would not be able to be paid. Now I can't leave, but I still want to wait for the money to arrive. Lord Zhao will give some Cheng Yi."

Zhang Qi spread his hands and smiled helplessly, "This is what I am in Huanqing Road. The fields are completely deserted. Those who dare to go to the fields to farm in summer will be accidentally taken by the Xixia people. But what to eat if they don't farm. Now spring plowing has begun. With the Xia people, this year's harvest will be gone. Li Ren, this cook without rice and a battle without soldiers. You need to plan well. I Huanqing really need a pair of golden hands."

Zhao Xing only saw in his past books: the Song Dynasty imposed heavy taxes, which led to the people's misfortune, but he did not mention the aggressive wars suffered by the Song Dynasty, because this was a "great achievement of great national integration". He never knew that the war caused such great disasters to the people, and never knew that during the war, the people not only did not pay taxes, but also enjoyed the government's financial subsidies.

The subsidy of 500,000 guan sounds small. However, if you think about the court employed tens of thousands of farmers and the court had renovated the Yellow River for a year, and only gave 8,000 guan, you can know what a huge sum of money this is.

Originally, Shaanxi was a place of wealth and wealth, and was called the "Tianfu Country" in the Tang Dynasty. Now there is only a desert left. This is a great "great achievement"! Thinking of this, Zhao Xing felt chill all over.

The atmosphere inside the house was heavy. Zhao Xing thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "No matter what ideas you have, you have to wait until the Xixia people withdrew their troops. Shaanxi is located in the inland area, and it is too late to implement any ideas this year. In this case, we can only devote ourselves to our efforts and die."

Fan Chuncui sighed with Zhang Feng. After a long time, Fan Chuncui said again: "I heard that Fuyan Road Ruler Fan Yu and Zhe Dianshou submitted a memorial together, asking Li Ren to serve for three years. This way, my two old men also gave up their face and submitted a memorial with names. In any case, Li Ren is better than let Cai Yuanchang come. After all, Li Ren is the only civil affairs expert in my Song Dynasty. I can't find someone who is beyond Li Ren. It's him."

Zhao Xingbing bowed to the two of them to thank him.

Being a recommendation in the Song Dynasty was a venture capital investment. Su Che was injured not long ago. The two old men were willing to stand up and take responsibility when they saw Zhao Xing. They were seeking medical treatment out of illness. Zhao Xing was full of gratitude for this.
To be continued...