Chapter 237 If you leave the Western Army, are you also a general of the Yang family?
Xiao Tang was naturally overjoyed to be invited by Zhongshi, a leading figure in the Western Army, and a loyal minister and hero who left his name in Qing history. He said happily: "Xiao Zhong, Mr. Han Jiedu, are both veteran generals in the army. I have admired them for a long time."
Well, it’s better for me to entertain all the heroes of the Western Army by my juniors this time, so that I can fulfill my wish of getting to know the heroes. I hope you won’t refuse.”
Han Cunbao knew that the Xiaotang family had a great business and was one of the richest in Bianliang, Tokyo. The relationship between the two was not unknown, so he smiled and said: "Haha, I was supposed to be the one to entertain Mr. Xiaozhong this time, but since my nephew
If you sincerely invite me, I will also accept your kindness as a good nephew."
And Zhongshi is not a pretentious person. His three uncles are Zhonge and Zhongdi. Zhongdi is collectively called the "three kinds" in the Western Army. All the generals and generals of the Western Army respect them. The elder brother among Zhongshi
Although Zhong Shidao was more famous, he became a disciple of the great Confucian Zhang Zai and became a civil servant after passing the scientific examination. Later, he was dismissed as a commoner when Cai Jing attacked the Yuanyou party. Therefore, this generation of Zhong masters will be in the Western Army.
In terms of prestige accumulated over the years, it is still higher among the military commanders at present. Over the years, he has often drank with the generals of the Western Army, and now Xiao Tang, a junior in the army, has a very good impression on him.
He said he wanted to treat us, and he immediately agreed.
After that, Xiao Tang and Zhongshi, Han Cunbao and others parted ways for a while. He first went to the Military Department of the Privy Council to deliver documents to appease the southern part of the capital. The current Privy Councilor was Wu Juhou, a bachelor of Zizheng Palace and a minister of Xuanfeng. Speaking of this Wu Juhou
He was also a figure. When the salt and iron trade was booming in the imperial court, he used his expertise in financial management and collected millions in silver. Later, he used the profits from the salt and iron tax to fund horse breeding and herding in Hedong, and allocated a large sum of 200,000 yuan to support the West.
He was paid by the army, and when he was transferred to the local transport envoy, he dredged canals to facilitate water transportation and irrigated farmland. His political achievements were outstanding, and he could definitely be said to be a capable minister of the country.
But... this Wu Zhi Privy Councilor who has been serving as an official since the second year of Yuanfeng, Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty, is now seventy-one years old. A few years ago, he resigned from the position of Minister Youcheng and others because of his old age.
The position, now used by Song Huizong, is obviously just a transitional role in order to defeat Zheng Juzhong and take charge of the Privy Council.
Wu Juhou, an elder who was wise and kind but no longer energetic, encouraged Xiao Tang with gentle words. After the official business was discussed, subordinate officials such as Zhong Shizhong and Qu Duan were first invited by Han Cunbao to rest in his house, and Xiao Tang wanted to
To entertain people like Zhongshi, the natural choice is the Jia Le Fang Jin Feng Yu De Lou, the No. 1 restaurant in the capital, under his name.
Xiao Tang told Yan Qing to go to Jinfeng Yulu Tower to make preparations. After thinking about it, he asked his servants to invite Guan Sheng, Yang Zhi, Xuan Zan and other generals who followed him to the southwestern road of Beijing. Among them, Hong Tianlei was the only one.
Ling Zhen couldn't bear this kind of socializing and drinking, so he still stayed alone in the weapons prison to do his research on the improvement of artillery equipment...
Guan Sheng, Xuan Zan, Hao Siwen and others also admired the name of the generals of the Western Army for a long time. When they heard that Xiao Tang was going to take them with them to have a drink with the souchong manager, they all looked happy. However, one of them was seriously injured.
After listening to the well-raised Yang Zhi, his expression became a little uncomfortable.
Xiao Tang saw the interested look on Yang Zhi's face and asked, "Brother Yang Zhi, do you think there is anything wrong with inviting Mr. Xiaozhong to this banquet?"
Yang Zhi's face was filled with embarrassment, and he sighed and said: "After all, I am a descendant of the fifth prince Yang Linggong after three generations of generals. When I went to Guanxi to join the army, I also wanted to imitate my ancestor Linggong and make his name famous in the border areas and shine the lintel of the Yang family.
After several attempts, he was not reused, so he transferred his humble position to the capital to participate in the martial arts examination, hoping to make a difference in the army. But now he is only an envoy in the palace. How can he have the face to meet the heroes of the Western Army?
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After listening to what Yang Zhi said, Xiao Tang could understand his mood. When reading the original work, Yang Zhi always gave people a feeling of bitterness and hatred. He carried on his shoulders the glory of generations of generals, and the loyalty of brothers from far away.
Compared with Yang Wen, the Du envoy, Yang Zhi tried his best to stand out in the army, but after several rounds, he could only be sent by the superior officials, but had no chance to fight on the battlefield. The descendants of the generals could only be low-ranking officers.
How can this make his mood smooth?
Xiao Tang patted Yang Zhi on the shoulder, comforted him and said: "Brother Yang is brave and has the heart to serve the country with fists. He has already begun to show his prowess when he conquered the traitors in the south of Beijing. When the court discusses merits and rewards, he will also
There is no need to be just an envoy who is ordered around. They are all passionate heroes. Why are we afraid of meeting the son-in-law of the Western Army? Let’s go and have a drink!"
After listening to Xiao Tang's encouragement, a warm current suddenly surged into Yang Zhi's heart. His eyes seemed to be wet, he nodded heavily, and said only one word sonorously: "Okay!"
Among the waiting masters, Han Cunbao and others were invited to Jinfeng Yulu Building. When they came to this most lively and prosperous place in Bianliang, Tokyo, they saw that the building was gorgeous and bustling, and most of the generals among the masters were stunned.
, marveled at it.
Xiao Tang called Yan Qing to lead the plant master and the others to a private room in the building. Before the waiters in the building served the delicacies and aged the fine wine, Xiao Tang and the plant master introduced each other to their confidants and relatives who had come with them.
Down.
In addition to Qu Duan, there are also a pair of brothers named Zhe Yanye and Zhe Yanzhi among the generals of Qin Fenglu who came to the capital with Zhong Shizhong... I have seen too much in the history of the Song Dynasty and the Water Margin.
Xiao Tang, the celebrity who left his name, is now a little numb.
Zhe Yanye and Zhe Yanzhi were the sons of Zhe Keshi, the magistrate of Weizhou, and together with the Zhong family, they were called the generals of the Western Army. His father, Zhe Keshi, fought with his uncle Zhong'e in Zhongshi for more than 40 years, and fought against the Xia army.
There are hundreds of formations. He can be called the most outstanding general among the seventh-generation Zhe family generals. Zhe Keshi, who is currently the prefect of Weizhou, is in Pingliang City with Zhongshi Zhongtong, who is managing Qinfeng Road. He is old and his body is getting worse every day.
One day, he also wanted his son to continue his glorious career under Zhong Shizhong just like his brothers did when they followed Zhong Er on the battlefield.
Now Zheyanye is the first deputy general of Qin Fenglu, and Zheyanzhi has just been appointed as an official in Zhimi Pavilion to join the military. The two brothers, one civil and one military, assist Souchong in strategy and strategy. Especially Zheyanzhi resisted the Jin army and suppressed Yang Yaoshi several times.
Show off your talents.
What's more, at the turn of the Song Dynasty, among the famous generals from the Western Army, Han Shizhong, the Zhongwu Qi King who captured Fang La and Huang Tiandang defeated the Imperial Army, was still working with Brother Wu in the army as his thorn in the side; at Xianren Pass and Monk Yuan were with the Jin Army.
During the bloody battle, Wu Jie, the commander of the inspection school who controlled Sichuan and Shaanxi, should have surrendered to the army not long ago; Liu Qi, who fought several victories against the Jin army in Zhegao, Shunchang and other places, should be only eleven or twelve years old at this time.
....Every junior officer in the Western Army that I see now will be a figure who will leave his name in the Song Dynasty in the future. It is no wonder that Tong Guan wants to win over the most prestigious Zhong brothers in the Western Army.
However, when the Zhongshi heard that Xiao Tang recommended the generals who followed him to appease the southern part of the capital, they found that these people also had great backgrounds: Although Guan Sheng was currently only serving as the inspection envoy of the Pudong Inspection Department, he was one of the third generation of the late Han Dynasty.
After Guan Yu, the famous time-sharing general; Xuan Zan, the military and horse Baoyi envoy of Busi Yamen, is also the prince's consort after all; Hua Rong and Peng Qi are both from generations of generals; Han Tao once won the military examination...
But when he saw Yang Zhi next to Xiao Tang, Zhong Shizhong raised his eyebrows. He looked sideways at Yang Zhi and asked, "Have you, a man, ever joined the Western Army? Or are you a descendant of the Yang family?"
With the big green mark on Yang Zhi's face, it's no wonder that Qu Duan recognized him at a glance. Yang Zhi had not long joined the Western Army in Guanxi, but he didn't recognize Qu Duan, so he just cupped his fists and said: "We will not be the general He is indeed a descendant of Yang Linggong, and he also served in the Western Army. I’m sorry for my poor eyesight, but I don’t know what to call this general?”
Qu Duan looked at Yang Zhi sideways, but did not answer Yang Zhi's words, but asked him again: "Since you are so tired, what military position do you have in the Imperial Guards of the capital now?"
Yang Zhi's face turned red and he lowered his head and said, "I'm ashamed, I only hold the post of envoy in the Palace Commander's Mansion."
The disdain on Qu Duan's face was palpable, and he just said in a low voice: "What a pity, it has ruined the reputation of the generals of the Yang family."
Yang Zhi was hit in the heart by Qu Duan's words. He felt angry and embarrassed, but he couldn't do anything at the moment. The big green mark on his face seemed to have turned a little red.
The cultivator shouted in a deep voice: "How dare you! Marquis Xiao Du Yu is hosting a banquet for you. How dare you be so rude?"
Qu Duan complained angrily, but did not look favorably upon Yang Zhi. Since his father Qu Huan died in battle, Qu Duan was assigned to the third class by Professor Yin, and he had been studying military books and honing his skills in archery and horsemanship. Most of them were sons of generals from the Western Army. They all had a strong sense of pride and pride in the glory of their ancestors and in belonging to the Song Dynasty, an iron-blooded army that had gone through countless battles.
Originally, the Western Army was mostly composed of tough and brave men, and this Qu Duan was even more of a fierce man who could not bear to rub dirt in his eyes. Yang Zhi was originally a descendant of the generals of the Yang family, and once returned to the Western Army, but now he has passed the military examination and voted to the capital. He was a minor official under the district system. How could he think highly of Qu Duan, who had a strong sense of belonging to the Western Army?
Xiao Tang looked at Qu Duan's words and deeds and made a rough judgment about him. There is no doubt that he was indeed a famous anti-gold general who was framed to death and was widely loved by his soldiers. But with Qu Duan's temperament, is it too easy to get hit? Made a mistake?
During Qu Duan's bloody battle with the Jin army on Jingyuan Road, he was hated by Xi Gong, the military commander; after Wu Jie became a partial general under him, his relationship with Qu Duan worsened day by day, and he even harbored murderous intentions towards him; Wang Shu commanded Shaanxi During the Six Route Army, Qu Duan openly contradicted and scolded Shangguan, and even wanted to kill him to seize his military power; Zhang Jun wanted to reuse Qu Duan, but in the end he accused him of being disobedient; even Kui Lu Xing Yu Kang, who tried Qu Duan, Sui, he also had an old grudge with him... He was rightly plotted by a villain once, but he made enemies everywhere. Every time he got into trouble with people, it got to a point where a group of people wanted to stab him in the back. , it’s time to find out the reason behind it.
If it is extremely strong, it is easy to break; if it is extremely strong, it will be humiliated.
Basically, Qu Duan would offend many people every time he fought in a battle. Now that he met Yang Zhi for the first time, he looked down on Yang Zhi from the bottom of his heart for betraying the Western Army. Instead, he only served as a minor official in the commander's palace in the capital palace and was ordered to do so. He didn't care at all. He didn't give Yang Zhi any face, and made sarcastic remarks in front of everyone, telling Yang Zhi not to come to the stage.
Xiao Tang's eyes reassured Yang Zhi to calm down, but he thought to himself: It seems that today's banquet will not be peaceful.