Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 188 Zhang Jun
In the middle of August, the weather has cooled down significantly.The sun crossed the sky.The midday heat receded, and the cool breeze picked up by the river.A group of officials stood on the shore, some of them were wearing thin clothes, and they felt a little cold.

When the large white sail came into view, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.Zhang Jun finally came.If you don't make it today, you'll have to make another fuss tomorrow.There is a huge guard of honor to welcome them, who can bear such a toss?

The tracker pulled the boat slowly to the shore.Wang Xiaolie straightened his clothes and led the crowd to meet him.

Zhang Jun stepped out of the cabin and looked at the people on the bank of the Han River with burning eyes.This time I was ordered to go to Sichuan and Shaanxi, and I have a heavy responsibility.At this time, Beijing Northwest Road has completely fallen, except for a few people such as Zhai Xing, they are basically controlled by the Jin people.Jingdong Road is fighting fiercely. The Song Dynasty did not have heavy troops, and the future is not optimistic.Only on Shaanxi Road, most of the state army is still controlled by the Song army, and there are still heavy troops, which can fight the Jin army.

Zhang Jun disembarked with his entourage and officials, and Wang Xiaolie led all the officials to greet him, saluting like a ritual.

Looking at Wang Xiaolie, who was about 20 years old and still a little childish, Zhang Jun felt a little strange in his heart.Now on Jingxi Road, Zhai Xing from Henan Province and Wang Xiaolie from Xiangdeng District are the strongest, but they didn't expect him to be so young.

Zhang Jun was in his early thirties, with a fair complexion and a beardless chin. He looked like a frail scholar.However, with a majestic face, sharp eyes, and no anger, he is not a person to be provoked at first sight.It was beyond Wang Xiaolie's expectation to see him so young.

When I got off the boat, I was greeted by the government office of Zhizhi.Zhang Jun went to the back to change clothes and wash, while Wang Xiaolie and other officials were waiting outside.

Not long after, Zhang Jun came out, and Wang Xiaolie and all the officials went up to meet him.

Zhang Jun said a few polite words, emphasizing his tone, and said: "The gold thieves broke through the capital, and they are still harassing the dynasty. Now that the war on Jingdong Road and the Huaihe River is in full swing, and the golden army in the cloud is gathering, it will inevitably be another war in winter." Fierce battles. Now the imperial army, the largest force is the 30 troops from Shaanxi Road. I will go to Shaanxi under the order of the court, and fight the Jin army in Guanzhong! If the first battle is successful, the two capitals will be recovered in the east, and great things will be accomplished!"

Wang Xiaolie disapproved in his heart, and applauded with all the officials on the face.

The 30 army of the Song Dynasty, in terms of strength, certainly had the strength to fight a decisive battle with the Jin army.But the problem is that the combat effectiveness of these armies is questionable, and the generals are questionable.Although Zhang Jun thinks highly of himself, he actually lacks the ability to be a handsome official.In Wang Xiaolie's memory, it was not until the battle of Huang Tiandang that the Song Dynasty had a major victory over the Jin army.In the decisive battle between Shaanxi and the Jin army, most of them were defeated.

Next, Zhang Jun talked about the current situation and the imperial court's plans.It sounds straightforward, but there is nothing wrong with it.

Wang Ruohai once said that the situation in the world is headed by Guanzhong.When I heard that Zhang Jun had arrived in Shaanxi, I was very excited.It's just that now he is a jailer on Southwest Jinglu Road, otherwise he really wants to follow Zhang Jun to Shaanxi.

That's all, Zhang Jun introduced the officials accompanying him.Wang Yan, the leader of the Bazi Army, led the former army, Liu Ziyu participated in the military affairs, and Fu Yu and Feng Kangguo were in charge of Jiyi writing.He Yang, Zhen Yuan and others accompanied them, and the momentum was extremely large.

Zhang Jun knew that the Privy Council served as the Xuanfu disposition envoy to guard Sichuan and Shaanxi, which was the responsibility of half the world and had a high position and weight.During this trip to Sichuan and Shaanxi, Zhang Jun himself was full of spirit, and he acted vigorously and resolutely, without allowing anyone to shirk.

That's all, look at the sky will be dark.Wang Xiaolie prepared a banquet in Houya to welcome Zhang Jun.

Everyone sat down, soldiers prepared wine and food, and everyone chatted.

Zhang Jun said to Wang Xiaolie: "When Zhizhi was in Kaifeng Mansion, it is said that he had acquaintance with Wang Yan, the former commander of my army. I listened to him in his spare time. You are stable in doing things, eager to learn and make progress, and you are a rare general. When I saw you today, you really are. A momentary choice."

Wang Xiaolie handed over his hands: "The defense was too much. It was only because my father commanded the army and worked hard around the Kaifeng mansion. Unfortunately, he died in battle. I had no choice but to accept the responsibility of commanding the army. I know that I am young, I don't know much, and I am cautious in doing things. When I was in Kaifeng Mansion, thanks to the continuous teaching of defense, I only knew a little about military affairs."

Zhang Jun said to Wang Yan who was beside him: "Wang Xiaolie today is not comparable to when he commanded hundreds of troops in the capital. I heard that there are now more than [-] troops, and no one in the surrounding forces dares to look directly at Xiangyang and Dengzhou. It can still be like this." Humility is very rare."

Wang Yandao: "At that time in the capital, hundreds of township soldiers were ordered and commanded, and they really didn't know much about the military. But they were decisive in their actions and brave in battle, which is not comparable to ordinary people. It is not by luck that we are here today."

Zhang Jun nodded: "It's rare, it's rare. Facing the national calamity, Wang Tong sentenced his family to spend all his wealth and set up troops to serve the king, which shows his loyalty and bravery. He made his son inherit his father's business and moved to many places, and finally he has the situation he is in today. He will practice well later. Soldiers must have made great achievements!"

Wang Xiaolie only dared not.I didn't expect that the good relationship I formed with Wang Yan in the capital would still be of such great use today.The talents Zhang Jun relies on most now are Wang Yan and Liu Ziyu, and their words are especially useful.When he was in the capital, Wang Yan had a good impression of Wang Xiaolie, and he said many good things in front of Zhang Jun these days.This is the reason for choosing to meet several state officials in Xiangyang this time.

Not long after, the food and wine came up.Tonight's dishes were specially selected by Wang Xiaolie.Combining with one's previous life knowledge, one is to be delicate and eye-catching.Don't need too expensive ingredients, after all, this is a difficult time for the country.

Six cold dishes were served first, which were cold pig ears, boneless chicken feet, white-cut chicken, dry fried small fish, mixed with three shreds, and sweet and sour lotus root slices.

Looking at the exquisite dishes on the plate, and a few serving spoons and a few pairs of serving chopsticks on the table, Zhang Jun said with a smile: "I heard from Wang Fangfang that the food in Zhizhi's army is very good. I saw you today. That's it. You have a beautiful plate here, and you want to eat it just by looking at it."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Everything is difficult now, the army is short of money, and there is really no expensive food to entertain the Privy Council. It's all commonplace food, don't bother with my humble place."

Zhang Jun smiled, drank with everyone, and tasted the food on the table.The dish is not a famous dish, but it is really delicious.Eating cold dishes is especially good for drinking, and I drink three times in a short time.

The soldiers served eight more hot dishes.Cumin mutton, sweet-scented osmanthus duck, Sixi meatballs, braised pork with preserved vegetables, Mushu meat, tofu box, and a stir-fried kidney and squirrel mandarin fish.It's all based on Wang Xiaolie's memory, he likes to eat it more, it doesn't use expensive ingredients, and the taste is particularly good.

The squirrel mandarin fish has a special shape.Zhang Jun took a sip and couldn't help but praise it.The ingredients used in this dish are fresh, made with extra care, and the taste is particularly delicious.For fish dishes, besides steamed, squirrel mandarin fish is used in the south, and braised carp in braised sauce in the north, which are especially popular among diners.These dishes were all Zhang Jun had never seen before, and the taste was particularly good, so he was satisfied.

Followed by four vegetarian dishes.Scrambled eggs with ground vegetables is a famous delicacy in this area, and it has been widely spread in later generations.A fresh mushroom cabbage heart is a very delicious dish that has been widely spread in later generations.A craftsman's fragrant dried, which is newly made fragrant dried.There is also a dish of fried green sprouts. Although the ingredients are very common, it is a test of the chef's skill.

While eating the food, Zhang Jun unknowingly drank a lot of wine.The banquets in the Song Dynasty were higher in standard and varied in dishes, which cannot be compared with today's banquets.Fortunately, today, all the common dishes are used, but they are extremely refreshing.

At the end, it was a dish of sliced ​​pork with soup.Each person has a small bowl, and the vegetables and soup in it have the taste of sour, spicy and numb.After drinking, the mind is shaken, which has the effect of sobering up.

After drinking the soup, the moon is already in the sky.Zhang Jun was full of wine and food, and was extremely satisfied with Wang Xiaolie.

(End of this chapter)