In the evening of that day, in Heyin City, the officials personally hosted a banquet for seven high-ranking generals, namely Han Shizhong, Li Yanxian, Zhang Jun, Wang Yan, Yue Fei, Wang De, and Lu Qing. There were also large and small banquets everywhere in the city.
Continuously.
After all, no one, be it civil servants or generals, can remain calm on personnel matters.
The civil servants form cliques, scheming, and fawning over each other; the military generals are also vulgar, calling themselves brothers, and boasting about their achievements... There is nothing that can be done about it. The legacy of the Jingkang period is there, and there are also the trends after the war.
Arbitrary additions cannot be expected to change overnight.
Among them, the Deputy Privy Councilor Wan Qixi was certainly an anti-gold hero... Who dares to say that he was not? Moreover, relying on his ability to break through the encirclement with the official family with the dragon in his arms, as expected, he also
He became a popular figure with an extremely bright political future and was invited to many places at once.
Those in lower positions want to curry favor with him, those in higher positions want to win over him, and acquaintances and colleagues want to find him to find out what the officials are doing and doing in Tokyo, so he is extremely popular.
However, what is interesting is that in the face of various invitations, Wanqi Yuanzhong's choice was somewhat unexpected - he rejected the invitation from Wang Boyan and Wang Shuzhan, who was vying for the position of Privy Councilor, and instead accepted the invitation from his colleague Hu Hongxiu on behalf of his father-in-law Wang Shuzhan.
Went to another Wang's private banquet.
In other words, Wang Shuzhan was a man who had done too much before, but because he offered alchemists, he was disliked by Zhao Guan's family, and he had sex for a while. When the Jin army went south, this man took the initiative to write a letter to support Guan's family to stay in Nanyang.
, he was able to regain some political status, but he was still just a casual official at home... He was recognized by everyone in the Nanyang period as a high-level unlucky man along with Ye Mengde and Zhao Mingcheng.
However, although Wang Shuzhan was beaten, he still had considerable political energy, because although he fell, his in-law Zhao Shi?? who was far away in Yangzhou did not fall, and it was almost impossible to fall, because this man was a big man.
Zong Zheng was the 'imperial uncle' of Zhao Guan's family. He was the one who escorted Empress Dowager Meng to Nanjing, and he had the merit of supporting her.
Not only that, Zhao Shi had also impeached Huang Qianshan a long time ago, and his political stance was extremely stable. Coupled with the objective conditions that the royal family of Zhao Song Dynasty had been wiped out, this person was destined to be a political roly-poly.
In addition, Wang Shuzhan's son Wang Ruohai, his eldest son-in-law Zhao Bufan, and his second son-in-law Hu Hongxiu are all young talents that are needed by the official family at the moment, so the old man is safe!
And this is probably the real reason why Wan Qi came here... Firstly, he wanted to take a quiet place to avoid the big trouble of the Prime Minister's dispute; secondly, Wan Qi joined the army and felt that his future was very bright.
It’s time to find some low-key and practical connections to solidify your foundation.
In other words, Wan Qixi really wanted to make friends this time.
Not to mention, the effect is amazing.
Even though Hu Hongxiu, a middleman, lacks political acumen, Wang Shuzhan and his son are typical brains that are easy to use, and have the same attributes of political animals as Wan Qixi... Yifang Kong has connections and political foundation, but the leader is in decline.
Strong foreign aid has not returned yet, so we are looking for a prominent political ally; on the other side is a rising political star with no political foundation... The two sides are a perfect match!
As a result, after the two parties chatted for a while and tested each other, they immediately felt like they were on the same page and entered the alley on the spot. After drinking for three rounds, Wan Qixi even bowed down on the spot, recognizing him as a peer of Hu Hongxiu and Wang Ruohai.
He called Wang Shuzhan the "good uncle" and then took his seat to drink again.
At this time, everyone was on their own, so Wan Qixi had no scruples. In addition, the war was tense before, but he gradually became more and more bold and said something that would have been difficult for him to say: "There are really more and more people in the official family these days."
The state of the Lord."
"Who says it's not the case?" Wang Shuzhan twisted his beard and smiled. "But I don't know what specific matter Nephew Wanqi is talking about?"
"Everything that happened recently is obvious." Under the candlelight, Wan Qixi smiled while covering his cup.
Wang Shuzhan stopped laughing and wanted to say more.
At this moment, Hu Hongxiu, who was a little impatient with this banquet, seemed to think of something, and then suddenly said: "Brother Wan Qi, the official song "The Sapphire Case"..."
"That song "The Sapphire Case" is wonderful!" Wan Qixi immediately responded with solemnity. "The word itself is wonderful, and the timing of its use is also wonderful...Since Dr. Qu Yuan, the kindness to beauties has always been greater than the righteousness between kings and ministers, and that night
, after Guan Jia wrote this poem, I just took a look at it. When I saw 'Looking back suddenly, the man was in the dim light', I knew that Zong Zhongwu was going to let go of everything in the past and leave happily."
"Does this word actually refer to Zong Xianggong?" Hu Hongxiu was slightly startled. "I thought it was the officials who really remembered the past in Tokyo and had some amazing encounters during the Lantern Festival."
You are so impressed!
Everyone present was familiar with Hu Hongxiu, but they still couldn't help but curse in their hearts.
"Now, it doesn't matter whether you remember it or not, or whether you lost your memory when you fell into the well." After cursing in his mind, Wan Qixi continued to sigh. "As for the things that happened before Guan Jia fell into the well, even Zong Zhongwu was concerned about it.
I don’t care about this word anymore, let alone others?”
"That's right." Wang Shuzhan sighed while twirling his beard. "While going north, the song "The Sapphire Case" was spread among the troops on the road. It was also a sensation, and everyone copied it one after another. However, it is said that only the princes heard about it and made their own decisions.
He lost his composure on the spot, then remained silent for a long time, and did not write down the records until the evening, which shows that Xianggong Lu and others are still a little envious."
"How can they not be envious?" Wan Qixi couldn't help but laugh and interjected. "However, even if Li Gongxiang knew about it at this time, he would probably be envious."
Wang Shuzhan also laughed and said: "Who said it wasn't? Afterwards, I and others discussed it. Firstly, this poem can be regarded as the leader of Yuanxiao poems. The official talent is very impressive, but in the past he liked to hide it too much; secondly, it is the merits of Zong Liushou.
It is already otherworldly, and through this story, the reputation of future generations will surely reach a higher level... And today, the official family has been awarded the posthumous title of Zhongwu, which can be said to be perfect!"
"Yes." Wang Ruohai rarely interrupted. "There are many people talking today, saying that Zong Liushou will not dare to compare with Zhuge Wuhou after today, but he is not inferior to Wang Jinglue, and if the Guan family can really revive the power of the ancestors' unification
, there will be more to say in the future if Zezong stays behind..."
"It will definitely be revived." Hu Hongxiu replied solemnly in a depressed mood.
"Actually, according to my nephew's opinion, today's events can also show his ability as an official." Wan Qixi looked a little drunk, but glanced at Hu Hongxiu, and continued the topic without losing interest.
"That's right." Wang Shuzhan continued to twist his beard and replied. "It is normal for a person to be a master to check and balance the left and right, and to use force to fight. It has been almost two years since the official has been on the throne. Although he is already proficient, but today this time, it seems to be especially
Exquisite... By using the position of Privy Councilor and the condition that Chen Shangshu not be allowed to join the ranks of prime ministers, several husbands were hung up, but the husbands were willing to help the officials suppress the commanders. And the best thing is
Yes, Chen Shangshu actually doesn’t care, and is still so excited after being betrayed by the official family.”
Hu Hongxiu frowned completely.
Wan Qixi smiled even more when he heard this: "Uncle Xian only knows one but not the other..."
"Is there any other explanation?" Wang Shuzhan was slightly startled.
"My nephew thinks there is," Wan Qixi said simply. "Several husbands seem to be going back and forth with the official family, exchanging other people's affairs, but they have no idea that they have fallen into the official circle... It's easy
In the meantime, all the commanders and ministers have become direct leaders of the official family, and after all the commanders and ministers have been promoted collectively, it will probably be even more difficult to control military affairs with civil servants."
Wang Shuzhan thought for a moment and nodded in approval: "What my nephew said makes sense... In fact, I heard a colleague who returned from outside the city talk about something this afternoon. He said that before Xianggong Lu finally answered, Xianggong Xu suddenly came behind him.
After giving him a tug, Mr. Lu quickly spoke out...I thought it was Mr. Xu urging him before, but now that you said it, it seems like you are reminding him."
This time, it was Wanqixi's turn to be slightly startled.
"Master Taishan, Brother Wanqi!" At this moment, Hu Hongxiu finally couldn't bear it anymore and threw his chopsticks at the table. "Isn't what you two said the general trend? And the official's behavior today, or the behavior in recent days, isn't it true?
Isn't it a conspiracy? How could there be so many devious tricks? After all, since the battle of Yanling-Changshe, the official family has gained prestige in the army. After moving north to the old capital, everyone in the central government is also excited... Such a great trend
Next, the officials may have some cleverness in their actions, but whether they are ministers or princes, how can they really disobey them? Even if the officials don't do these tricks, can they really disobey them? It's nothing more than the officials giving them face.
!”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at the table was startled, and all looked at Hu Hongxiu in astonishment.
"Why are you looking at me like this?" Hu Hongxiu was helpless and picked up his chopsticks again. "This is the general trend of the art of war. Under the so-called great victory, what can't be done? Master Taishan and Brother Wanqi don't even understand this, right?"
The rest of the people at the table looked at each other, and then Wanqixi sighed slightly: "Liangbi (Hu Hongxiu's nickname) hit the mark! On the contrary, my vision was too low, and I was temporarily obsessed..."
"So, Xianggong Xu is indeed urging, and Xianggong Lu's hasty response is suspicious." Wang Shuzhan also thought thoughtfully. "As for the official banquet for all the handsome ministers tonight, there should be no trouble."
?”
"That's exactly what I said!" Wan Qixi said firmly.
Not to mention how Wan Qixi and Wang Shuzhan's family overestimated the capabilities of the Zhao Guan family. On the other hand, the Zhao Guan family, who was hosting a banquet to entertain a group of senior generals, was already a little powerless... He was selling face, but some people really didn't buy him.
face.
Although he acted lightly during the day, it seemed that he had made rough decisions lightly, but in fact, Li Yanxian and Zhang Jun were still dissatisfied with being ranked with Yue Fei. Wang De and Lu Qing were also aggrieved, and Wang Yan was also a little dissatisfied.
During the day, in front of so many people, the emperor and the governors spoke in unison. Under the pressure, they each endured for a while. But in the evening, when the officials held a banquet to appease these people, these people drank several kilograms.
Drinking wine, everyone started to act recklessly.
Then all the nonsense words and nonsense things came out.
This is really unreasonable, because these days the officers of the Song Dynasty basically have this kind of virtue. They really want to be worse than bad. They are as bad as they are. They are heroes and heroes who fought against the Jin Dynasty. It does not delay that they are bad people!
In fact, just take a look at Han Shizhong, who helped Zhao Guan's family maintain order today, and you will know that this guy's ability and loyalty are recognized as phenomenal figures, and he is also a so-called "famous general in ancient times". However, the officials of the Great Song Dynasty should have
He also doesn't fix his problems.
Lustful! Military discipline is broken! Arrogant and arrogant! He eats empty pay and drinks soldiers’ blood! What is missing about him?
In another time and space, Lieutenant Han even did such a stupid thing - he asked his confidant, the Black Dragon King Sheng, to recognize Wang Jixian, a highly trusted imperial doctor, as his godfather, in order to marry Zhang Jun.
They are jealous and fight with each other.
Based on these nonsense, if you cover up the name, it is simply a rubbish with all five evils. But when you open the name, you realize that this is a loyal and brave general in this era who is as famous as Yue Fei. Historically, he was also known as Yue Han, and he was comparable to Wei Huo in the past.
Can you believe the famous historical general who will be as famous as Xu Chang in the future?
However, in the final analysis, fortunately the Zhao family knew that this was Han Shizhong and not just a cat or a dog, otherwise he would probably have to give up during the rebellion that day.
As for the other guests of honor attending the small banquet in front of the emperor today... Zhang Jun is a money-grubbing rotten man who dares to recognize Wang Yuan as his godfather. There is no need to mention it;
Li Yanxian was a weirdo. Zhao Guan's family personally persuaded him to have a drink, so he drank one. Wang Yuan, Yang Yizhong and other guests came to persuade him, but they ignored him.
Wang Yan had the arrogance of a scholar. Although he was rewarded this time, he was also dissatisfied with being under Yue Fei, so at first it was okay that no one revealed his true colors. Later, he also wanted to take the opportunity to vent his anger. He was also not an easy master to serve.
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Lu Qing was the most mature of the generals, and he looked good at first glance, but like Wang Yan, he also became full of sourness after drinking too much in the later period;
As for Wang De, needless to say, he is a pure roughneck. He is the first to cause trouble after drinking too much. He takes off his clothes and shows his arms to show his wounds to the officials, and he cries about the defense of Nanyang Four Walls.
It was worthless, and then he turned around and provoked Han Shizhong, Li Yanxian, Zhang Jun, Wang Yan, Yue Fei and other five officials who had made great achievements one by one!
However, it was this last incident that made Zhao Guanjia gain knowledge today. Only now did he realize that Yue Fei was also a poor drinker... Wang De provoked a circle, but the others still maintained a trace of rationality.
, had no intention of making a fool of himself in front of the officials, but after provoking Yue Fei, Yue Pengju simply stepped down and beat Wang Yaksha easily to the table.
This drunken impulse is not a good thing.
However, what Zhao Jiu didn't know was that in history, Yue Fei was not only a bad drinker, not a good person, but a terrible drinker! He got into trouble more than once when he was drunk, and he lost his job in the first drunken brawl.
, the second time I became a commander, even when I was thirty, I ended up getting angry and beating up a commander after drinking, and almost beat him to death.
Of course, Wang De was not killed by him this time, and no matter what, Yue Pengju is still the one with the most exemplary personal ethics among the seven generals here, not to mention the direction of running the army and maintaining military discipline.
According to Zhao Jiu's previous observations, compared with others, Yue Fei is simply a saint.
Returning to the front, after Wang De was beaten, seeing that all seven people were obviously drunk, Zhao Guan's family simply ended the banquet, and then there were Bachelor Xiao Lin, Yang Yizhong, Liu Yan, Lan Gui, Feng Yi, etc. as guests.
According to the official's prior arrangements, these seven people were dealt with one by one.
The drunken Han Shizhong was sent directly to the Heyin City County Yamen backyard where Zhao Guan's family lived to stay. Mrs. Liang was invited to take care of her. He snored like thunder that night. He was living next door to Zhao Guan's family and Mrs. Wu;
Zhang Jun returned to his residence in depression, only to see a large amount of gold and silver treasures sent by Zhao Guan's family in advance, including hundreds of pieces of Shu brocade that Zhang Jun had sent from Sichuan and Sichuan during the war. For this reason, Xiangyang escorted the most valuables.
All the precious goods were given to Captain Zhang, and neither the officials nor Mrs. Wu kept any of them to make new clothes...it was also shabby;
As for Li Yanxian, this young general (36 years old) who was a little unhappy when he first met the official family returned to his home. Unexpectedly, early the next morning, the official family made a big fanfare and sent in-house bachelor Xiao Lin and the chief officer Lan Gui to arrive, officially
The decree was issued, and the army was mobilized and a "mainstay" military flag was given to them;
And Wang Yan, Wang De, and Lu Qing all received separate rewards, comforts, and pardons the next day... The only special one was Yue Fei. Early the next morning, Zhao Jiu sent Yang Yizhong to deliver an oral speech, with fierce words and clear words.
Tell me, you are not allowed to drink in the army in the future!
These things cannot be hidden from anyone in the small Xiaoheyin City, which is almost full of dignitaries.
And as the news spread instantly, there was bound to be some gossip in the early morning.
"The decline of culture and the prosperity of military affairs is the general trend." Somewhere in the city, Deputy Prime Minister Xu Jingheng sighed while twirling his beard at Lu Haowen, the Prime Minister who lived in the same courtyard last night. "However, among all the generals, I originally thought that he was a holy family member.
The most serious one is Han Shizhong, but this time it seems that Yue Pengju is not bad either... What do you think, Brother Shuntu (abbreviated by Lu Haowen)?"
"Why are you thinking about all this?" Lu Haowen, who was sipping porridge, shook his head repeatedly, and then became helpless. "Don't you have to accompany the officials to review the troops in the morning? Don't you have to accompany the officials to hold a big banquet in the afternoon? There are more than thirty commanders alone! That's it!
Since this is the Heyin incident, don’t we need to think about countering the rebellion in the southeast and cleaning up the ruined land in Henan? Where do you people come from so much thought? With these thoughts, what’s the point of drinking more porridge? "
When Xu Jingheng heard this, he also picked up the porridge bowl, but put it down again, and then sighed: "To be honest, Brother Shun, I always feel that the official family will not be so honest. If there was no trouble yesterday, there will definitely be trouble today..."
"What then?" Lu Haowen put down the porridge bowl and asked helplessly.
Xu Jingheng was slightly startled, but he simply picked up the bowl of porridge.
ps: This chapter is for the evening, so I don’t have to wait tonight. I’ll take the opportunity to adjust my schedule... and write the end of this volume... Good afternoon, everyone.