Elong Town Military Camp.
After Yue Pengju led his people to inspect the terrain and returned, it was getting late.
He had just sat down, eaten two rough steamed buns, and drank a bowl of millet porridge. When he heard that Yu Peng was back, he immediately stood up and went out to greet him.
When Yu Peng was about to salute, he supported him first and said, "How is the situation?"
"I got some information and it seems that the Song envoy was detained by Zong Han."
His expression changed drastically. Wouldn't Hua Rong fall into Zong Han's hands
"Currently, the news we have received is that Lord Yuwen and his party have not returned from the banquet, saying that only seven important people were detained, and Madam is not among them. The news from Zhang Xian said that they are temporarily hiding in Jin Wushu's palace. Madam, you don't need to Worry."
He reluctantly breathed a sigh of relief, but even if Hua Rong escaped by chance, how long could he escape
Moreover, it was in Jin Wushu's palace!
He understood Jin Wushu's thoughts best. He had tried to kill Hua Rong many times because he couldn't get what he wanted. How long could he be safe in his palace
Yu Peng knew that he was worried and asked, "What should we do next?"
Yue Pengju pondered for a moment. In fact, the negotiations between the two countries depend on the strength of the country. Whoever has more troops and horses will have more say. Now that the Jin people are so arrogant, they are naturally confident.
In the past, the garrison in Elong Town was just a decoration under the orders of the imperial court. It never dared to confront the Jin people head-on, let alone effectively protect the safety of the surrounding Han people. The Jin army always looked down upon it.
"We also got news that there are soldiers and horses of the God of Ceres stationed fifty miles away to recuperate. Now, it's time for spring hunting. They will go to the border to hunt in March and April every year... "
The so-called "hunting" generally involves harassing the border on a large scale and plundering the property of the people of the Song Dynasty. Sometimes, this kind of action even extends to one or two hundred miles around the border.
"Okay, then take the initiative and give them a little warning first."
"yes."
This deployment has been planned for a long time, and it must be hit with one hit without any mistakes. The date of departure is tomorrow night.
It was bitterly cold in the north, and there was no supply of charcoal fire. After Hua Rong left, there was no firewood on the kang, and it was very cold to lie down on it. However, the reason for tossing and turning was definitely not because of the cold kang, but because of loneliness—a loneliness that penetrated deep into the bones.
His heart was as cold as sea water, and half of it was fire. He had tasted the wonderful feeling of newlyweds for the first time, and then he knew the other realm of life. However, it was soon a farewell, a long-lasting farewell.
The blood in a young man's body was boiling like lava, but his wife was not by his side. Not only that, she was also in danger. For a moment, he seemed to see her floating in from the narrow window, covered in the moonlight, He reached out his hand in surprise and hugged her, but he hugged her in the cold air.
He felt strange, why didn't he miss her so deeply before? But at this time, we could only see each other for seven or eight days, but the days were like years, and every minute and second seemed to be suffering.
Not long after lying down and tossing around, I heard an urgent voice outside the door: "Mr. Yue..."
After he was promoted to Xuanfu envoy, his subordinates regarded him as "Xiangong". This was Wang Gui's voice, which was very urgent. He quickly got up, and as soon as he opened the door, he saw a man walking in, accompanied by only two people. bodyguard.
The visitor spoke first: "I have admired Pengju for a long time, and I am in Wujie, Sichuan, Shaanxi..."
Wu Jie is of medium build and in his forties. When they first met, he called him "Pengju" to show his affection.
Yue Pengju was overjoyed and saluted respectfully: "It turns out to be Mr. Wu."
Wu Jie, the military commander of Sichuan and Shaanxi Province, is the most famous general in the imperial court today. Even before and after the Jingkang disaster, the Jin army wanted to attack by bypassing Sichuan in an attempt to occupy the rear. They attacked from both front and rear, but were repelled by Wu Jie and failed. Therefore, he was deeply appreciated by Zhao Deji. But, how could Wu Jie appear here at this moment
The two sat down, and the guards served hot tea. Wu Jie looked around this simple room and said with a smile: "I have heard for a long time that Pengju is strict in running the army and does not care about property. When we meet today, his reputation is well-deserved..."
"Master Wu, thank you."
"To be honest, I came here under orders this time..."
It turned out that Zhao Deji was deeply aware that this matter was of great importance. The envoys from the Song Dynasty had been detained many times. He missed his mother very much and was afraid that this group of envoys would never return. Therefore, in order to be sure, he suddenly thought of Wu Jie and went north to fight against the Jin Dynasty and left Sichuan. Before Shaan returned, he sent a secret order for him to assist.
Although Wu Jie had heard of Yue Pengju for a long time, military generals in the Song Dynasty were accustomed to exaggerating and falsely claiming military achievements. He was afraid that Yue Pengju had gained fame in vain, so he dressed in casual clothes and came to find out what was going on.
Wu Jie's "surprise attack" not only did not disgust Yue Pengju, but was extremely happy. This kind of hands-on style is really different from that of generals Liu Guang, Du Chong and others. No wonder he can garrison for many years. Sichuan and Shaanxi will stand undefeated.
At the same time, Yue Pengju also understood Zhao Deji's intention. Originally, he, like Hua Rong, felt that after Zhao Deji came to the throne, he was timid at all times, favoring treacherous ministers, and was gradually following the path of his father. At this moment, his impression of Zhao Deji could not help but change greatly. , he was finally willing to fight for his mother.
The two famous generals did not agree with blindly compromising and peace talks with the Jin army. They knew that only by winning the war would they have bargaining chips. They had the same mind and looked at each other, both feeling that this was a great opportunity.
Wu Jie whispered: "My 30,000 troops and horses are still two hundred miles away, and the vanguard is in front..."
Yue Pengju also said: "I have found out that after the death of the old wolf master of the Jin Kingdom, the successor is not enough to convince the public. Now the Jin Kingdom is very divided. If we can seize the opportunity, we will not worry about not being able to truly regain the two rivers..."
"exactly!"
The two of them lit up the lamp and talked at night. The more they talked, the more they became more and more speculative, and they felt that it was too late to meet each other.
With his mouth dry, Wu Jie took a sip of coarse tea and sighed: "Pengju, you are living a very miserable life..."
The famous generals of the Wu Jie generation came from a famous family, and were always well-dressed and well-fed. Their hobbies were in line with the noble tastes of the scholar-bureaucrats of this dynasty. They appreciated poetry and songs, and liked the sounds and sounds of female musicians. Even in the army, they had strict dietary requirements, and they always had a number of them with them. A concubine who is famous, talented and beautiful serves you.
Therefore, looking at these crude tea steamed buns brought out to welcome him, I felt like I couldn't eat them.
Wu Jie looked around: "Pengju, you have been in the army for a long time and have no one to take care of your life. Why don't you keep a few concubines by your side?"
Yue Pengju chuckled and took a sip of tea: "Pengju has his wife by his side."
"Oh? Your wife is with the army?"
Naturally, he couldn't say that his wife was going to rescue the Queen Mother. He only said: "She has something to do and left for the time being."
"In this case, it is even more appropriate to have a concubine by your side to serve you."
He shook his head.
Wu Jie saw that he was very frugal in food and clothing, but he was still a young man with a vigorous spirit. He looked closely at his eyes and face, and saw the bloodshot eyes in his eyes that were unique to young men. He was old at this. According to It is customary for generals in the army to have concubines to serve them. It is incredible for such a young man to be alone in the army for a long time, and it is not good for his health. He smiled and said: "Pengju, I am going north this time. There are several pretty women who are accustomed to serving you tenderly, so I might as well send them to you..."
"Sir, you must not do this."
"Why not? Could it be that Mrs. Yue is a tigress?"
"My wife is gentle and virtuous, never aggressive or jealous."
"In that case, why not?"
At that time, an indispensable virtue for a woman who was a wife was to tolerate her husband's concubines and live in harmony with them. Only in this way could she be called a "good wife." When Wu Jie saw that he claimed that his wife was not aggressive or jealous, he even He persuaded and said: "Pengju, you are busy with military affairs, so you must have someone to take care of you. This matter is settled..."
Yue Pengju chuckled and bowed: "My lord, I don't know. Pengju is not just showing off. He has a deep affection for his wife and promises to live up to her in this life."
Wu Jie was even more disapproving. Is it true that a man who has a concubine is being unfaithful to his wife? He thought that Yue Pengju's wife was a tigress, and secretly laughed at the fact that his generation of military generals were also so henpecked.
This meeting with Wu Jie caused Yue Pengju's plan to be slightly adjusted and delayed for a few days. He and Wu Jie hit it off immediately, and he was grateful that the emperor had finally done something. He was already full of energy, and he was determined to do it this time. Victory means not only rescuing the Queen Mother and others, but also recovering the two rivers.
That evening, when he came back from checking the military situation, he saw Yu Peng stepping forward quietly, with a smile on his face, and whispered: "Mr. Yue, Mr. Wu has sent you a beautiful woman. You are so beautiful..."
It turned out that after Wu Jie left, he thought that Yue Pengju was a young hero, so he wanted to find him a beautiful house in the army. Coincidentally, he happened to meet his daughter when he was caring for the widow of a general who died in the station. The daughter's name His name was Yongxu, he was seventeen years old, well-educated, clean-blooded, and pretty. He immediately gave the widow a generous pension and bought some jewelry for himself. Yongxu heard that he was marrying a famous general. Naturally, Yue Peng was fully willing to accept her as his concubine. When both parties were satisfied, Wu Jie sent someone to send her.
Yue Pengju was stunned. In the past, some people had sent him beauties, including Zhao Deji. At that time, he flatly refused. But this time it was different. This time, he had an interview with Wu Jie and felt that meeting him was better than being famous. Moreover, I was grateful for his kindness and must not refuse without knowing what was good or bad, lest I let Wu Jie's good intentions go down.
However, taking a concubine was absolutely out of the question, not only because he had promised Hua Rong to be monogamous throughout his life, but also in his mind, although he longed for the beauty of newlyweds, he had never thought that besides his wife, he could be married to anyone else. Obtained from women.
I have never even had such an idea.
Is there any woman in this world who is more desirable than his wife
Therefore, how to settle this woman became a difficult matter.
Yu Peng, Wang Gui and others saw that he was uneasy. They followed him for a long time and knew that he was a husband and wife and would never take a concubine at this time. However, they could not come up with any ideas on this matter, so they had to Hehehe smiled, waiting to see how the ever-victorious Yue Pengju would handle such a difficult matter.
Yue Pengju saw that the two of them not only had no ideas, but also looked like they were watching a good show, he said helplessly: "You guys should tell me, what should I do?"
Yu Peng smiled and whispered: "In my opinion, Mr. Yue might as well enjoy this beautiful blessing that comes to his door, and he will not live up to Master Wu's kindness..."
"Yes, it is not good to offend Mr. Wu. Moreover, my wife is virtuous and understands the hardships in the army and will not blame you..."
Yue Peng raised his hands to his forehead and said anxiously: "What kind of bad idea are you talking about? Alas, I still have to find a way myself."