Prime Minister

Chapter 651 The Rise and Fall of the People

That's what I said, but Zhang Yue didn't tell Shi Qi Niang about the danger of going to Qingtang.

Although Li He's song why doesn't the man wear the Wu hook, it is very imposing and has the ambition of being a scholar.

But Li He, who wrote this poem, did not live long. If he knew Chen Tao, he must know the phrase "Poor Wuding Riverside, still a person in the dream of a spring girl", and he would understand that war is not something that scholars imagined so romantic.

And this time, Luowu City, which Zhong Er secretly sent troops to attack, happened to be by the Wuding River.

When the Battle of Haoshuichuan was defeated, more than [-] Song troops were killed. Han Qi left after hearing the news. The wives and children of the fallen soldiers cried bitterly in front of Han Qi. Still almost in tears.

Han Qi, who used to be the strongest in the main battle against Xixia, also became a defensive faction along with Fan Zhongyan after this battle.

The Song Dynasty also officially shifted to a strategic defense against Xixia. Facts have proved that it is useless to shout slogans loudly, but this time sending troops to Hengshan means that the Song Dynasty has officially shifted from strategic defense to strategic offense.

The so-called bone beside the Wuding River can just be used to beat and beat the scholar Wanhuhou, and pour cold water on it.

If I sent troops deep into the hinterland of Xixia, without Dong Zhan's cooperation, I would be alone all the way. If Xixia abandoned the main force of the Song army in front of Hengshan and blindly tried to deal with my partial army, then... I would probably have to confess .

Thinking of this, Zhang Yue looked at Shi Qi Niang and said, "Stay well at home, if I..."

Seventeen Niang couldn't hold back Zhang Yue's words anymore, she couldn't help turning her back, and Zhang Yue saw how she didn't let herself cry.

An ordinary woman might say, I forbid you to say such a thing, but Seventeen Niang said: "What if?"

"It's nothing, you take good care of Gen'er and the baby in my belly when I'm not around."

"I know it myself." Seventeen Niang.

Zhang Yue thought back when he and Zhang Dun went to Lintan Shubi in a fit of anger, Shi Qi Niang was very angry, now that she is deeply involved in the army, how worried should she be.

Zhang Yue still remembered that time when Seventeen Niang was angry, he coaxed her to be happy, and the other party smiled through tears.

At that time, the husband and wife only separated for a few months, but it seemed like ten years had passed.After her ice and snow melted, he stretched out his arms to hug her, and Seventeen Niang rubbed her with her hands, her pink neck drooping.Zhang Yue hugged her into the account, undressed and undressed, and had a good night until dawn.

At that moment, the tenderness of husband and wife is better than countless in the world.

Zhang Yue held Shi Qi Niang's hand, held her against his shoulder, and whispered softly.

The so-called young couples come to accompany each other when they grow old.

Compared with the young people who love to death, Zhang Yue prefers this kind of companionship, if only he can live like this for a lifetime.

Even if he is laughed at as a hero who is short of breath and loves his sons and daughters, he doesn't care.

In Zhang Shi outside, Mrs. Yu and her servants were packing up the boxes and arranging for Zhang Yue's messengers. Zhang Zhi's wife, Lu Shi, and Mother Chen happened to arrange food for Zhang Yue and the messengers on the way.

During the period, there were also officials who knew that Zhang Yue was going to take office and came to see him, and they were also received by Li Kui and others.

Neither husband nor wife would want to miss this moment of reunion.

The noise outside was like fireworks in the world.

Seventeen Niang said: "When I was young, I liked the bustle and bustle, but now I only like common clothes and vegetables. After you become an official, I want to build a house near the lake and plant ten acres of vegetable fields around the house. When the spring is bright in March and April, I will go boating with you." On the lake, it's a pity that the water chestnut is not ripe, otherwise it would be no fun to peel it."

Zhang Yue said: "If I go to the northwest this time, if I make meritorious deeds, I may be able to retire. Anyway, Axi is the supporter in the clan, and he is more appreciated by the officials than me. I will make a way for him Get ahead, otherwise the uncle and nephew at the same time may cause people to gossip, so I can also accompany you to build a room by the lake..."

The husband and wife chatted all night, and because they were about to leave, they didn't want to fall asleep. After talking all night, Shi Qiniang got tired and took a nap beside the table.

On the next day, before dawn, Zhang Yue got up and set off. He saw his wife's vest slightly raised, and knew that the moment he got up, she had already woken up, but Shi Qi Niang continued to pretend to be asleep.

The two of them didn't know what to say about parting, they were both afraid of hypocrisy.

Zhang Yue left the room but saw that Zhang Shi had been busy all night, and Zhang Yue couldn't help shaking his head when he saw that Zhang Shi had packed so many things for himself on the road.After so many years, my brother is still the same as before.

Zhang Shi said: "Actually, my brothers and sisters are all ready, but I always feel that there are too few. If you go to the northwest, it will be so bitterly cold. You should remember to add more clothes. I heard that the snow over there is at least three feet deep. Let's People in the south have never experienced such hardships, and I have prepared medicine for you to adapt to the environment."

Listening to Zhang Shi's rambling words, Zhang Yue knew that his elder brother didn't know what to say to him now, so he could only choose to dress more, eat more, and take care of his body.

It's like the nagging of parents.

But when I was young, I didn't know how to cherish it, but now I feel it very much. Zhang Yue hugged Zhang Shi and cried, "Brother, take care of yourself!"

Zhang Shi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said: "Okay, okay, just take care of yourself."

Then Zhang Yue went to the window sill to take a look at Zhang Gen who was sleeping soundly, and then went outside the mansion. Tang Jiu, Zhang Gong, Huang Haoyi, and Peng Jingyi were all waiting in the courtyard.

Both Yu Shi and Lu Shi stood aside and said: "Uncle, you are a scholar, don't fight in battle, just protect yourself together in the battle."

"Okay. Tang Jiu and the others will protect me," Zhang Yue got on his horse and said, "Brother, sister-in-law, nephew, I'm leaving."

Then Zhang Yue swung his whip and walked, followed by Jue Cong and a group of Xiang soldiers.

At this moment, the sky is not yet bright, and the remaining stars in the sky are dimmed, and the eastern sky is showing a white belly.

Zhang Yue rode his horse in the city of Bianjing, the bell around the horse's neck rang, and gradually moved away from the most noisy and lively place in the Song Dynasty.

After studying in the Imperial College at the age of 12, he spent most of his time in Bianjing City, so farewell to his family, the melancholy in his heart cannot be described in words.

But there is always something he has to do, has to do.

When I arrived at the city gate, I saw a group of cavalry waiting here, and I bowed to Zhang Yue: "The villain is Han Tong, the general of Han Xianggong's family, who was ordered by Han Xianggong to guard his family and go to Qinzhou!"

"The carriage has been prepared, please let me rest inside."

"I'm tired of work."

Zhang Yue nodded and got into the carriage to rest. Tang Jiu, Zhang Gong and Han Jiang's cavalry surrounded Zhang Yue and set out on the road.

As for Huang Haoyi and Peng Jingyi, they walked slowly behind with the entourage of the Xiang army.

The military situation is urgent, and Zhang Yue has no time to stay.

After the carriage left the Bianjing city gate, it galloped on Shangguan Road. Zhang Yue raised the curtain of the carriage and glanced at the Bianjing city in the distance, then closed his eyes and fell asleep in the bumpy carriage.

The carriage moved very fast, almost changing horses without changing people along the way, and they traveled overnight.

However, they arrived at Tongguan in two or three days. Although they had not yet reached Shaanxi, they watched the mule carts and donkey carts of the brigade on the official road and Zhang Yue heading for Tongguan side by side.

Armor, arrows, and mainly food and supplies are loaded on the cart, which are continuously being transported to Shaanxi.

There are mule carts and donkey carts are still rare, but there are more Taiping carts and rooster carts pushed by the common people.

Everywhere you can see civilian husbands sweating profusely pushing carts, struggling to move forward on the snowy and muddy roads, the wheels of the carts rolling over and making an unpleasant rattling sound.

Zhang Yue stopped his carriage and stood by the side of the road to look at this endless team. At this moment, he sincerely sighed, once the state machinery is in operation, it will be such a terrifying power.

A few words from the lords of the temple, and the plan of the officials to seize Hengshan in a decisive battle, turned into countless orders, urging these people to leave their homes and join this vast team.

Zhang Yue got out of the carriage and chatted with the servant who was resting beside him.

"Old man, is Tongguan Road easy?"

The servant was a little old and said: "It's not easy to go, but I have to go!"

"How many times has the old man walked by?"

"I can't remember this clearly. When I was young, I walked there twice. At that time, Li Yuanhao said that he wanted to attack Xijing, and I was dispatched by Li Changzheng. Is the court going to use troops again now? How do you live these days. "

The other party let out a long sigh.

Zhang Yue could only laugh awkwardly.

The common people don't know what the grand strategy to capture Hengshan is. What they do know is to transport what they have in their hands to the field and the errand will be over. Don't make any mistakes on the way. Thank God that you won't be exploited too much by the officials in charge when you arrive at the field. .

No matter how grand the strategic goals are, they are realized in the hands of ordinary people.

For example, the famous saying that the victory of a certain battle was pushed out by the people with small carts.

On average, a soldier on the front line needs at least ten civilians to provide logistical support.In other words, if Hengshan sends 20 Song troops, at least [-] civilians must be mobilized.

Zhang Yue saw someone selling barrels of wine by the side of the road, so he immediately paid for the wine, invited the passing civilians to have a drink, and then squatted with them on the dirt slope next to the official road and chatted.

Han Tong was also surprised to see Zhang Yue's lack of etiquette. It seems that Han Jiang has courtesy and corporals among the officials, but in the Han family, there is a clear distinction between superiors and inferiors. In a word.

But Zhang Yue can chat with ordinary people casually.

Looking at the few commoners grabbing the fleas on the cotton clothes, Zhang Yue didn't take it seriously at all.

From what they said, Zhang Yue felt very fortunate that the recruitment law advocated by himself and Han Jiang had been officially promoted in various states and counties. .

But now people from the third-class households and below can get a sum of money for service, as for the people from the first- and second-class households, they don't have to suffer from running around, as long as they pay for subsidies.

It can be said that the labor law has alleviated the suffering of the common people, but only that.

Fu Bi said that he hoped that the court would not talk about military matters for 20 years, so that's what he said.

Too many people who read history always substitute themselves as emperors and ministers above the temple. If they were replaced by ordinary people like these people, they would have to endure all kinds of heavy labor every day, and they would also have to bear the burden of the whole family. I'm afraid it's hard to say why a man doesn't wear Wu hook easily.

Zhang Yue looked at the endless convoy, threw the drinking utensils and said.

The peaks and ridges are like clusters, the waves are like anger, and the mountains and rivers are outside and inside Tongguan Road.Looking at the western capital, he hesitated.

Sad Qin and Han Scriptures, all the palaces have made earth.

Prosperity, the people suffer;
die, the people suffer.

(End of this chapter)