Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 798 Serious Illness
In the courtyard of the back office at night, Wang Xiaolie held a banquet to welcome Ye Mengde.

Shizhou is in the valley, which is much warmer than the mountains.I used a large screen to block the cold wind, and lit several pots of charcoal, but it was still very hot.

Wang Xiaolie toasted, and said to Ye Mengde: "Everything is simple, don't dislike participating in politics."

Ye Mengde laughed and said: "This is the front line, the captain has already put his heart into it. I deserve it!"

After speaking, he raised his wine glass and drank it down with Wang Xiaolie.

Putting down the wine glass, Wang Xiao said: "There will be wars at any time. There are no singing and dancing here, only the sound of swords and swords. If you are not used to participating in politics, you can go back in a day or two."

Ye Mengde said: "Why, is the Taiwei going to fight in the next few days?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "The Holy Majesty's edict is very clear, asking me to pacify the Guanzhong area. The army is ready to go."

Ye Mengde pondered for a while, and then said: "At first I wanted to say something, but everything here is different from the other army. After thinking about it, I'd better keep my mouth shut. Since there is going to be a war, I will stay a little longer. Take a look at the gold and iron horse, how Fang Jianer can compete with the Hulu!"

Wang Xiaolie smiled, didn't say any more, just drank.

There is no good food here in Shizhou, but sheep is good and cheap.Tonight, a sheep was slaughtered and threaded with a stick. Each person had a small stove in front of them, and roasted while eating.With a few cold dishes, such as mung bean sprouts, lotus root slices, radishes, etc., it is also hearty.

While drinking, while talking gossip.

Although Ye Mengde is a civil servant, he is very interested in talking about the gold and iron horses on the battlefield.I heard some generals tell some war stories, and I was very interested.

It wasn't until late at night that they drank to their heart's content and dispersed.

Wang Xiaolie returned to the room, served a pot of tea with his own soldiers, and then retreated.Wang Xiaolie sat at the table alone, motionless.After a long time, I suddenly picked up the teapot and drank it down.

Judging from Zhao Gou's edict, he has already decided on the Northern Expedition.It should be his artillery that gave him courage and made him feel that he could gain the upper hand against the Jin army.

Qin Hui dismissed his prime minister and Zhang Jun returned to court, the signal was very clear.In particular, recalling Zhang Jun was a gesture of favor to Wang Xiaolie, allowing him to let go of his hands and feet in Shaanxi.Over the years, Wang Xiaolie's avoidance of Zhang Jun was very obvious, and of course others could see it.Whatever the reason, it was obvious that Wang Xiaolie avoided contact with Zhang Jun.

At this time, Zhang Jun was recalled, and there was no Xuan Fu envoy at Chuanxia Fourth Road, which is intriguing.

Ping Guanzhong ugly, Wang Xiaolie recited this sentence silently, got up and stood in front of the window.

Shaanxi Road is not limited to Guanzhong, nor to Northern Shaanxi, but also Qinfeng Road to the west.If it is counted as a transit route, it can be divided into Yongxingjun Road and Qinfeng Road.If you count the economic and appeasement roads, there are more, such as Yongxingjun, Yanyan, Huanqing, Qinfeng, Jingyuan, and Xihe roads.Zhao Gou deliberately didn't say clearly, but only talked about Guanzhong, so Wang Xiaolie needed to think clearly.

After much deliberation, I can only think that what Zhao Gou allowed Wang Xiaolie to occupy should be the Yongxing Army Road.

The Song army's resistance to the Jin army was not fierce on Yongxing Army Road, and the Jin army did not do much damage. The situation was much better than Jingxi Road and Hedong Road.As soon as Zhang Jun left, Wang Xiaolie wanted to go west and occupy this territory where there were not many Jin troops.With this, military expansion has capital.

Looking at the dark night outside, Wang Xiaolie fell into deep thought.

Speaking from his heart, Wang Xiaolie didn't want Zhao Gou's Northern Expedition.Once the Northern Expedition wins, Zhao Gou will accumulate great prestige and secure his throne.At that time, even if Wang Xiaolie held a heavy army, it would be difficult to shake Zhao Gou's dominance.Zhao Gou obviously understood this reason, so he was willing to delegate power to Wang Xiaolie in exchange for him sending troops on Hedong Road to support the Northern Expedition.As long as the Northern Expedition is successful, it will be easy to clean up Wang Xiaolie.

Why doesn't Wang Xiaolie understand?If this Northern Expedition is successful, I will be like a shooting star in this world, once shining brightly, but will eventually return to silence.I just don't know if people will remember that ray of light in the sky.

With Zhao Gou as a person, there is a high probability that Wang Xiaolie will be rich for life as long as he gives up his military power.The biggest characteristic of Zhao Gou is that he can endure, as long as he needs it, he can endure any kind of things.

Is this what you want?

Wang Xiaolie returned to the table and sat down, looked at the night quietly, and finally sighed.

What is the biggest contradiction in this era?Of course it was the Northern Expedition to fight against gold.As long as Zhao Gou grasps this main contradiction, others have nothing to do.Even if Wang Xiaolie has the power to overthrow Zhao Gou, he doesn't want the people to suffer.What's more, the loyalty of his subordinates is also difficult to guarantee.

What can we do?

Zhao Gou said that the Northern Expedition is going to happen, so Wang Xiaolie must do his best to help.Don't think about your own back road, use all your troops to capture Taiyuan.If Zhao Gou succeeded in the Northern Expedition and destroyed the puppet Qi, the Song Dynasty would have a better strategic situation.If Zhao Gou's ambition is higher, he will continue to go north and occupy Youyan.

If Zhao Gou's Northern Expedition is unsuccessful, it depends on how he acts.At this time, everything is uncertain.

Leaning on the chair, Wang Xiaolie felt as if a huge stone was pressed against his chest, and he was almost out of breath.

The next morning, Wang Xiaolie woke up leisurely.Only then did I realize that I had fallen asleep on a chair, and my body hurt everywhere.He stood up, staggered forward, almost fell down.I just felt hot all over, and when I touched my forehead, it was hot.

Slowly sitting on the edge of the bed, I felt that I no longer had the strength to stand up.Just sat there, for a long time, sighed.

He wanted to call the soldiers to the room, but found that his voice was hoarse and he could hardly make a sound.After sitting on the bed for a long time, I finally gathered enough strength to move the table to the door.Open the door, call the soldiers, and let them cook a bowl of ginger water.

The soldiers dare not ask more questions.Go to boil ginger water and report to Cui Qing by the way.

Cui Qing ran all the way over.Seeing Wang Xiaolie still holding on to the door frame, standing there.He looked powerless, his eyes were empty, and his face was frighteningly white.

Stepping forward to support Wang Xiaolie, Cui Qing asked: "Xuanfu, what's wrong with you? You look really scary! Take a break, I'll call the military doctor!"

Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "Last night, I suffered from the wind and cold. I drank some ginger water and slept well. What's the use of calling a military doctor?"

Cui Qing helped Wang Xiaolie to sit down beside the bed.He unfolded the quilt, waited and lay down, and carefully tucked the corners of the quilt.Turning his head, he saw that the charcoal fire had long been extinguished.Said: "It was said that Xuanfu would install a fire path in Xuanfu's room, but Xuanfu just refused. Alas, this is-"

Seeing Wang Xiaolie staring at him with his eyes open, he hurriedly stopped talking.

Wang Xiaolie said: "It's my fate, you don't have to blame yourself. Things are coming, just take care of your illness."

Cui Qing nodded.

The soldiers brought ginger water over.Jiang Qing took it, and waited carefully for Wang Xiao to drink it.

Passing the bowl back to the soldier, Cui Qing glared at him and pointed to the charcoal basin next to him.The soldier felt ashamed and hurriedly lowered his head.

(End of this chapter)