Fu Song

Chapter 164

"For this glass of wine, we want to respect the soldiers of the Dingwu Army who fought bravely and dared to be the first." Cui Ang, who was at the top, raised his glass loudly with a smile on his face.

With a clatter, in the hall, under the leadership of Tao Dayong, more than a dozen officers of the Dingwu Army above the capital supervisor all stood up, holding cups in both hands.

"This battle lasted for two months. The Dingwu army has been charging forward, and finally defended Guiyi City, repeatedly defeating the Liao army's attacks. Come on, brave, drink this cup."

Tao Dayong bowed humbly and said: "All this is due to the wisdom of the officials and the strong support of the shuxiang. Tao Dayong is nothing but a brute force ear. The merits belong to the officials and the shuxiang."

"Too modest, too modest!" Cui Ang laughed loudly: "It is your credit, it is your credit, whoever dares to take your credit, Cui will be the first to let him go, come, come, everyone, today Dayong is back, you have to accompany me, don't neglect! Jin'er, pour wine for everyone, pour wine!"

Cui Jin, the governor of the appeasement envoy, Gou Jiyi, laughed and brought out the pot, "Everyone, Commander Tao has gone back to Bianliang this time. If you want to refill his wine, it will be difficult. Maybe it will be a few years later." , Commander Tao will be able to rise to the top and rank among the top ranks, and then you will not dare to drink his wine, the opportunity is not to be missed, and it will never come again, what are you waiting for?"

Cui Jin is naturally happy, because this time, he has been promoted step by step in this battle. As a pacifier, he is in charge of Gou Jiyi, no matter where the battle is won, he can get involved, not to mention Tao Dayong guarding Guiyi City He, Cui Jin, personally did all the logistical supplies. Now, he is a dignified fifth-rank court official, and he has already crossed the most difficult step for the officials of the Song Dynasty.

If it wasn't for his father taking him to Hebei Road, if it wasn't for the illustrious military exploits that Hebei Road has made against the Liao people in the past few months, how could he be promoted so quickly?

Tao Dayong was overwhelmed instantly.

Some sincerely wish, some are jealous, some want to make friends, and some want to see jokes.In short, the Dingwu army was carried back to the barracks in the end from Tao Dayong down that day.

The Dingwu Army finally withdrew from Guiyi City, and their replacement to defend Guiyi City was the joint force of the Pingjapan Army and the Tianwu Army from Bianliang, the capital city, with a total of [-] people, led by the commander of the Pengjap Army Zhao Zheng.

Tao Dayong led the Dingwu Army of less than [-] people, returned to Yicheng, and marched all the way to Daming Mansion. Here, after receiving the review and reward from the pacifier Cui Ang, they will go to Bianliang next. It will be formally reorganized as a member of the Upper Fourth Army.

This means that they will have higher treatment and a more convenient ascension channel, and it also means that war will be far away from them, and the days of ease are just around the corner.

Different from the hustle and bustle here in the appeasement mansion, the mansion of the Daming Mansion is quiet here. Xia Jie, the magistrate of the Daming Mansion, did not attend this celebration banquet and practice banquet, but sent a The judge went to make a joke.

Since the magistrate had such an attitude, the judge of the Daming Mansion naturally knew it well. When the person arrived, he ordered a drink, offered a glass of wine, and then resigned because he was busy with business.

At this moment, Xia Jie is taking Xu Hong and Xu Changsheng, boating on the river, fishing leisurely.

"Bachelor, you should actually have a drink, even if you only show one side." Xu Hong looked at Xia Jie who was concentrating on fishing, and sighed: "This way, it seems a bit narrow-minded."

Xia Jie rolled his eyes and glanced at Xu Hong, dare to say that he is narrow-minded, that is Xu Hong has the courage.

"Do you think I'm jealous of Cui Ang's brilliant results and showing his face in front of the officials, so I don't feel angry so I don't go to this banquet?"

Xu Hong chuckled, he really thought so.

Xia Jie knew the Daming Mansion, and also served as the transshipment envoy of the entire Hebei Road. He originally had a high position and authority. Earlier, King Jing was here. But Cui Ang launched this war recklessly, and made Xia Jie stay away.

Now it seems that Cui Ang has succeeded, and it is human nature for Xia Jie to be jealous.

Xia Jie let out a laugh, and watched the buoy on the river sink suddenly, he pulled the fishing line violently, a fish wagging its head and was folded into the air, drifting leisurely towards Xu Hong, Xu Hong stretched out his hand He pulled the fishing line, took the fish out, and put it in the fish basket.

No more bait, Xia Jie actually threw the empty hook into the river again, then pressed the fishing rod under his crossed legs, reached out and took a wine gourd from one side, sipped it He took a sip and said, "It's not entirely true if you say you don't feel jealous in your heart, but ah, it's just a little bit of disappointment. Changsheng, there are some things you don't know yet!"

"I don't know what it is?" Xu Hong asked in surprise.

The corners of Xia Jie's mouth tugged downwards, and he shook his head after a while and said: "An old friend wrote me a letter, saying that His Royal Highness Prince Jing had already arranged everything for the military army, the garrison of the army, the houses, land and Everything."

Xu Hong sighed, retracted his neck, but remained silent.

"His Royal Highness King Jing is treating Bianliang as a battlefield! He only knows how to move forward bravely, but he doesn't know how to retreat strategically." Xia Jie said, "Tao Dayong is also a unit supported by His Royal Highness King Jing!"

Xu Hong nodded and said: "Besides, Tao Dayong is different from Xiao Ding, this person is probably more likely to become a diehard loyalist of His Royal Highness King Jing."

"So, why am I getting so close to this person?" Xia Jie said with a smile: "Cui Ang, I'm afraid he misjudged the situation. Now the more I show that I don't know this person, in the future, I will The more benefits you can get.”

"Is there really no chance for His Royal Highness King Jing?" Xu Hong said leisurely: "I always think that if His Highness King Jing takes the position, you will be reused more. After all, you have cooperated with him on Hebei Road for many years and know each other well, and His Highness King Jing I also trust you very much.”

Xia Jie was silent for a while: "Of course this is the best. His Royal Highness King Jing is forthright, straightforward, aggressive, and cautious. If he can take over the position, we, the courtiers, will actually have a better life. But, right now It is because of these temperaments that it is impossible for him to succeed."

"So, you have always wanted to keep a distance from His Royal Highness King Jing!" Xu Hong whispered.

Xia Jie snorted and said, "Our officials are fishing! He is looking at what His Royal Highness King Jing can do, and how many people support King Jing. When the time comes, he will catch them all."

"That's his son, and he's a capable son." Xu Hong said in shock: "Compared to King Chu, King Jing is much stronger."

"Until it's too late, our official family will not consider the issue of successors." Xia Jie said with a chuckle: "How can an official family tolerate someone's power being diluted? After all, whether these people go up or down depends on the official's thought, but once the East Palace is established, how can he withdraw as soon as he wants?"

"That's true!" Xu Hong said. "So, if Tao Dayong leaves tomorrow, why don't we send it off?"

Xia Jie thought for a while and said: "You go, anyway, this man has worked so hard on Hebei Road for so many years, and I have to express my gratitude for being the magistrate of Daming Prefecture. At the same time, send him four words for me."

"Which four words?"

"Retreat bravely in the rapids!" Xia Jie looked at the buoy in the river, and suddenly lifted the fishing rod, and unexpectedly caught a fish on the hook without bait.

Xu Hong stared at the fish with wide eyes, passed in front of him several times, but didn't remember to catch the fish.

"Look, even a fishhook with nothing on it can take the bait. As the saying goes, those who wish to take the bait!" Xia Jie took the fish out by himself and threw it into the fishing basket.

"Tao Dayong has fought for half his life, and now is the time when flowers are blooming. I'm afraid he won't be able to listen to these four words right now." Xu Hong shook his head and said, "It's no harm to talk to him at this time. Disgusting, annoying."

"Do your best and obey the destiny!" Xia Jie said, "Tao Dayong has been on Hebei Road for so many years, let him make his own decision if he wants to listen, but if he doesn't say it, one day in the future, I'm afraid I will regret it."

Xu Hong nodded.

This is a fierce general with great military exploits, but relatively speaking, he is a general who is weak and has little knowledge of political warfare. In the current political struggle, I am afraid that the first unlucky people are people like him.

"Yes, Tao Dayong is different from Xiao Ding!" When Xiao Ding was mentioned, Xu Hong laughed again: "But this one has changed a lot now, not as honest as he was on Hebei Road. It is also a life It's the master of the matter. Judging from what happened on Shaanxi Road this time, it's obvious that Xiao Ding killed first and played later, and Ma Xing was anxious to make up for it later."

"That's because King Jing suppressed him before!" Xia Jie shook his head and said, "And his younger brother is not a fuel-efficient lamp. He regained Hengshan Dangxiang, established Dangxiang's army, and raided Yanzhou. It doesn't matter how you look at it It looks like Xiao Ding's hands and feet, in my opinion, it's probably his younger brother Xiao Cheng's plan."

"A sixteen-year-old doll?" Xu Changsheng didn't believe it.

"I talked to this doll in your mouth, hehe, sixteen years old!" Xia Jie changed the subject and said, "However, if he is too good, he will make God jealous. will be the backbone of this country."

Xu Hong was greatly surprised, he had never heard such a high evaluation from Xia Jie's mouth.Even Xiao Ding, in his mouth, can only get a sentence that is rare in the world.

In the Huang Song Dynasty, to praise others as a hero, sometimes, is not necessarily a compliment.

"Shaanxi Road will not be safe, and Hebei Road will not be safe." Xia Jie stood up holding the fish lollipops: "Let's lie down in the hut and watch the wind and rain, Changsheng, or next year, or the year after, I think I can go back to Bianliang!"

(End of this chapter)