Zhe Yanzhi returned to the post house, sat under the willow tree in the courtyard, and couldn't help but sigh. After drinking for a while today, I could tell that Wang Xiaolie's attitude towards him was not very friendly. Especially when he said at the end that there are no veteran generals in the army, it was obviously a joke.
Since Jingkang, the biggest victory in the war against Jin was Wang Xiaolie's victory in Shaanzhou. In one battle, more than 20,000 Jin soldiers were killed, which really shocked the world. However, when Li Yanxian arrived, he offered up prisoners, and the court rewarded him generously, which aroused the jealousy of some generals. When they heard that Wang Xiao's army relied entirely on artillery, some people said that if they had artillery in their army, they would surely achieve a greater victory.
The court was really thoughtful about asking for artillery this time. If Wang Xiaolie presented the artillery to the court, the court would imitate it and distribute it to all the armies. If an army can defeat the Jin army in this way, it means that Wang Xiaolie's army is nothing more than this. Later, we can think of ways to let Wang Xiaolie gradually reduce the size of his army.
This matter could easily arouse Wang Xiaolie's dissatisfaction. The imperial court selected envoys, but no one was willing to come. In the end, there was no other way, and the job fell to Zhe Yanzhi, a demoted official who had just been recruited back to the capital.
Wang Xiaolie said that he has no veteran generals in his army, so who dares to say that he is a veteran general?
At this moment, the postman came over. He saluted Zhe Yanzhi and said, "My lord, there is a guest outside who says he knows you well. Please come over and meet him."
Zheyan asked curiously: "I have no old friends in Luoyang, so where can I find familiar guests?"
The postman said: "I don't know. The guest only said that he was an old friend of the official. He gave me a few pennies to report."
Orihiko had no choice but to stand up. After thinking for a while, he didn't call anyone into his residence, but followed the postman out. When he looked up, he saw a man standing in the shadow of the house. Orihiko took a closer look and couldn't help being surprised. Isn't the person in front of me a member of my own family?
When the postman walked away, Zhe Yanzhi stepped forward quickly. He said to the man: "Shizuro, why are you here?"
Jushiro turned his head to look at Zhe Yanzhi, and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Guanren, make it easy for me to find you! This is not the place to talk, so come with me."
"Wait a moment." Zhe Yanzhi returned to his residence and followed his servant, saying that he had to leave the inn for something and not to follow him. Then he followed Shiba Lang out of the post house.
Seeing that he was far away from the post house, the Eighteenth Lang said: "Master Jinglue was very happy when he heard that the officials were coming. He specially ordered me to come to Luoyang to meet Fan Guan."
After finishing speaking, he pointed to the tea shop in front and said: "Fan Guan is in the tea shop in front because he is afraid of being recognized."
After hearing this, Zheyanzhi strode to the tea shop. He saw his brother-in-law Fan Gyu sitting in the corner.
Just as he was about to walk up to recognize each other, he saw Fan Gui looking at him and waving his hand gently. Zheyanzhi understood and said to Shibaro: "There is a restaurant over there. You and your brother-in-law will follow me there. We will meet in the attic."
After saying that, he walked towards the restaurant next to him. Shibaro called Fan Gui and followed closely behind Zheyanzhi.
Entering the restaurant, Zheyan asked for a small attic. Instruct the servants to wait for Fan Gui to come in and ask them to come to the pavilion.
Not long after sitting down, Fan Gui and Shiba Lang entered the pavilion. Looking at Zhe Yanzhi, he said: "What a pity, we still have time to meet each other alive!"
Orihiko stood up and held Fan Gyu's hands tightly. For a moment, I felt like there were thousands of words to say, and I didn’t know where to start.
After everyone sat down, Zhe Yanzhi called the waiter, ordered some food and drinks, and told them to come up quickly.
When the boy went out, Zheyan asked: "You must have got the news that I came to Luoyang, so you came to meet me, right?"
Fan Guidao: "Since the battle in Shaanzhou at the beginning of the year, Jinglue has been setting up spies in Luoyang. When I heard that you were coming to Luoyang, I ordered me to travel under the stars to meet you."
After hearing this, Zhe Yanzhi couldn't help but sigh: "Uncle Thirteen has already voted for the Jin man, and I am Song Chen. So what if I meet him? It's really a trick of fate!"
Fan Guidao said: "In the past, it would be better not to meet each other than not to meet each other. It is different now. Wang Taiwei's army has occupied Shizhou, and even captured Wubao Village, and has arrived at our doorstep. Whether it is war or surrender, it is related to the lives of our whole family! Since you have already If I am appointed by Song Ting, I cannot help but ask for your opinion."
Zheyan questioned: "Why are you using me? It is precisely because Wang Xuanfu's army entered Hedong and approached Fuzhou. The court wanted Uncle Thirteen to be able to correct the situation in time. Otherwise, Uncle Thirteen is the military envoy of the puppet Qi, so how can I be used? The truth?"
Fan Guidao: "As long as you understand. Now that the imperial army is approaching Fuzhou, we must find a way out."
Zheyan questioned: "Since Wang Xuanfu's army has occupied Wubao Village, has he sent anyone to Fuzhou?"
Fan Gui shook his head: "No. If Wang Xuanfu sent someone here, why would the manager be so anxious? In the battle of Shaanzhou, Wang Xuanfu's army killed more than 20,000 Jin soldiers in just one day, and the rest The evil is far worse than the Jin people. If we are not careful at this time, our whole family will be ruined! After returning to Fuzhou, we immediately sent an informant to Luoyang. We just waited around in Fuzhou, but there was no news from Luoyang. It was really anxious!"
After hearing this, Zhe Yanzhi lowered his voice and said, "What do you mean, does the Thirteenth Uncle want to return to the court?"
Fan Guidao said: "The foundation of the Zhe family is in Fuzhou. If Wang Xuanfu captures Taiyuan, do we have any choice? And looking at the situation in the past two years, it is very possible for Wang Xuanfu to occupy Hedong and restore his homeland. We are originally from the Song Dynasty. , why should we sacrifice our lives for the Jin Army?"
Orihiko nodded. Asked: "What do you think, Uncle Thirteen? If you want to return to the court, you should send someone to find Wang Xuanfu."
Fan Gui said: "Why did Jin Lue send someone here? If the news leaked accidentally, how could the Jin people let it go? The Jin army is gathering troops in Shuozhou area, waiting for the autumn to go south to Taiyuan and fight with Wang Xuanfu. At this time, Just proceed with caution!"
At this moment, the waiter brought the wine and food, and the two of them stopped talking.
When the boy went out, Fan Gyu picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp. He sighed and said, "In this matter, it would be best for Wang Xuanfu to send people to get the strategy, which would save countless efforts. But Wang Xuanfu only wants to send troops to Shizhou, how can it make people suspicious?"
Zheyan asked: "What are your plans for coming to Luoyang?"
Fan Gui said: "What Jin Lue means is that you mention the affairs of the prefecture to Wang Xuanfu. It is best for Wang Xuanfu to send a reliable person to see Jin Lue. Just wait until the battle with the Jin army in Taiyuan. We will send out troops to attack the Jin army’s retreat, and we will achieve great success!”
Zhe Yanzhi smiled bitterly: "You don't know that when I came to Luoyang, Wang Xuanfu looked a little displeased."
Fan Gui was startled: "What's going on? You are an envoy of the imperial court. Shouldn't Wang Xuanfu receive you well?"
Zhe Yanzhi was a little helpless: "Wang Xuanfu is a minister, and all major military and political matters are decided with one word. As an envoy, I naturally look a little displeased with him."
