Chapter 311 Fire in the backyard

The war is in full swing, and the situation is constantly developing towards the favorable side. Everything seems to be under control, and victory is only not far ahead.

At night, the battle on the north coast has not stopped; here, there is also no sleep. The sea brat ships kept moving between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits, and the rescuers and transported supplies.

With Liu Ziyu's command on the front line, Chu Tianya can rest assured. So he stayed in the rear to take charge of the overall situation. When the night was getting dark, Chu Tianya did not rest. He discussed the affairs of the court with the officials and several courtiers, and came up with a preliminary proposal on the personnel adjustment after the Baixu incident and the reward for his meritorious deeds after the war. In short, there are not many people involved in the Baixu case. Chu Tianya has been as open as possible. The vacancy left by Bai Xu and others will soon be up. The criteria for promotion are basically the people who stand out in this Jiyuan battle, such as Liu Ziyu, Yue Fei, Jiao Wentong, Wang Xun and Ma Jian.

The north coast is thunderous, and the south coast is extremely busy. Although Chu Tianya did not personally charge in the front, the things he is doing now are directly related to the future court pattern of the Song Dynasty, which will affect the atmosphere of the Song Dynasty in the future, which can also be said to be the middle of the most important.

Just as Chu Tianya was tired and a little sleepy, Luoyang suddenly arrived. It was an express message sent by Xingye, a direct official of Zhang Xiaochun, the governor of Henan Province.

When Chu Tianya received the express, he was almost furious on the spot!

Zhao Huan, an official, and several court officials were shocked when they saw Chu Tianya's expression. At this time, there are not many things that can make Chu Tianya so nervous and angry.

"Aiqing, why are you so indignant?" Zhao Huan asked cautiously.

Chu Tianya came to his senses and handed the express to Zhao Huan, "Please have a look."

Zhao Huan looked at it, and his eyes also straightened on the spot, "This...what's wrong with this?"

The more confused and nervous the other courtiers were, the more Zhao Huan also showed them the express. After looking at it, everyone was stunned and angry.

"Well, we fought hard on the front line with foreign enemies, but someone set fire in our backyard and gave us a draw." Chu Tianya smiled, but he smiled coldly. "A few days ago, when Xiao Wang escorted the official family from Tokyo to Luoyang, he asked Xu Han, the prime minister, to send more than a dozen officials to the south of the Yangtze River and Huaiyang to supervise the money and food, thinking that the army would support him, and more importantly, today's war. Because it was related to military and state secrets, the matter was carried out very secretly. The court did not give a clear decree, but issued an official document of the Taishifu and the three divisions, ordering the local government to cooperate with the business. A few days ago, Xu Han, the prime minister, received information that most of the officials sent by the imperial court to the Huaiyang area in the south of the Yangtze River were rejected by local states and counties, and some places, such as Yangzhou and Hangzhou, actually detained the officials we sent, saying that they were swindlers.

"Aiqing, maybe we should have issued an imperial edict at the beginning... In this way, we will avoid misunderstanding between the following states and counties." Zhao Huan said carefully.

"The official's words are bad." Chu Tianya said, "It's the autumn harvest, and it's reasonable for the court to send commissioners to the rice-producing land to supervise the grain tax. This matter has always been under the jurisdiction of the three divisions, which is Xu Han's duty. In addition, with the supervision office of the Taishi Mansion, there is no reason for local states and counties to refuse to do so. Why do we need the imperial edict this year?

Zhao Huan's expression suddenly became very nervous, because he heard Chu Tianya's voice and felt the strong dissatisfaction and indignation in his heart. Because it is well known to the world, there is now Zhao Gu, the king of Kang, with an old minister, accompanying the emperor to hide in Hangzhou. Normally, the states and counties around Jiangnan and Huaiyang do not dare to accept the commissioner appointed by the imperial court. If it hadn't been for the power of Hangzhou's coercion behind their backs, how dare they do something like this?

In other words, the Jiangnan Huaiyang area dares to take today's actions, and it is clear that they are demonstrating to Chu Tianya.

"His Royal Highness the King of Luoyang, now that the battle is fierce and the enemy is in the present, it's better to be a little restless and stabilize Hangzhou first." The accompanying minister said, "It's better to ask the officials to issue a supplementary order and then implement it; if it doesn't comply, it will be known."

"Do you mean that Jiangnan and Huaiyang only recognize the imperial edict, but do not recognize the three divisions of the Song Dynasty and the Taishi Mansion?" Chu Tianya's face was cold.

"No, no, that's not the intention!" The minister panicked and said hurriedly, "Weichen just thinks that at present, we should kill the enemy and fight against the bandits first, and to appease the abnormal situation in the south of the Yangtze River and Huaiyang first, and we can't worry about it."

After listening to it, Chu Tianya pondered for a moment, swallowed his resentment and nodded, "That's reasonable. I just put up with it this time. However, the temporary appeasement does not mean that I will raise traitors - officials. Please issue the imperial edict to all parts of the Yangtze River and Huaiyang as soon as possible, and order local officials to assist the commissioners of the three departments to supervise money and grain, and be sure to transport Luoyang to support the army as soon as possible. When this country is in danger, it is better for the whole country to work together. If someone set fire in the backyard at this time, no matter who he is, he will never be spared!"

Zhao Huan was frightened for a while. Chu Tianya's words were too obvious. The target was Taishang Emperor and Zhao Gu.

"Okay, I'll issue an order right away." There were bursts of cold sweat on Zhao Huan's neck. He hurriedly took the imperial edict, jade seal and other things, and immediately issued the imperial edict.

At this moment, Chu Tianya's heart really endured a burst of anger and would break out at any time. He felt that at this critical juncture, those who don't want to repay the country and still make trouble behind their backs are far more hateful than Wanyan Zonghan and others on the north coast. They are the real disasters to the country and the people, and they are the internal thieves and cancer of the Song Dynasty.

At the same time, a bad feeling slowly formed in Chu Tianya's mind: the areas of Jiangnan and Huaiyang have always been the most important production base of rice grain and cloth in the Song Dynasty, and the tax revenue over the years has also accounted for an important proportion of the total revenue of the national treasury. At present, Huyang and Jianghuai refuse nanotax together. Does it mean that these things have fallen into Hangzhou's pockets?

That is to say, even if Zhao Huan has issued the imperial edict now, it is very unlikely that he can get money and food. The purpose of the emperor and King Kang is very clear, which is to strangle the throat of the Tokyo court, cut off the lifeline in the south of the Yangtze River, and at the same time, take all the products of this rich land into their pockets. With the rise, Hangzhou has really prepared the ability to resist the Tokyo Chamber.

Whether it is war or politics, it must be based on the economy. War is about money and food, and politics is also about interests. The hands of the Emperor and King Kang can't be said to be cruel.

When Zhao Huan was writing the imperial edict, Chu Tianya also sat down and wrote a letter to Zhang Xiaochun in Luoyang. Chu Tianya asked him to find a way to prepare food and fodder from other places, and must not cut off the loan of the army. There is really nothing we can do. We can buy and borrow grain from the rich people in all parts of Guanzhong. Even if we sell the Luoyang Palace and smash the pot and sell iron, we can't make the army hungry.

Soon after, the imperial edict and Chu Tianya's letter were sent to Luoyang together.

The war is in full swing, and the backyard is on fire. At this moment, no one can understand the anxiety and anger in Chu Tianya's heart. Zhao Huan and others just saw the abering murderous atmosphere from Chu Tianya's fleeting eyes. They agreed that sooner or later, Chu Tianya would definitely take action against Hangzhou.

This tax denial incident undoubtedly ignited the fuse of the civil war in the Song Dynasty. If it hadn't been for an unrivaled national war on the north bank of the Yellow River, Zhao Huan and others believed that with Chu Tianya's personality, he would have gathered generals and ordered troops to fight against the south of the Yangtze River overnight.

As soon as this happens, that's all for tonight's discussion. Chu Tianya said goodbye to the official and returned to the military account and opened another letter.

This is a letter from home sent by Xiao Linglong to the messenger.

After reading the letter, Chu Tianya's mood became more and more dull and depressing.

Xiao Linglong said in the letter that Meng De was going to resign and leave with Xiao Ai to leave Luoyang and go to their Qing Dynasty.

Originally, Meng De and Xiao Ai Jili asked Xiao Linglong not to inform Chu Tianya about the news, so as not to affect him in commanding the war on the front line. However, Xiao Linglong knows the nature of Chu Tianya. If he really doesn't tell him, he will not see Meng De when he comes back, and even Xiao Linglong will be scolded.

The most important thing is that if you are separated from your best brother in this way, it will be an indelible regret and pain in Chu Tianya's heart.

Chu Tianya lay on ** and couldn't let go for a long time.

At this time, the night was dark, and the sound of killing on the north bank could be clearly transmitted to the south bank. I don't know how many soldiers will sacrifice their lives in this national war.

"Come on!" Chu Tianya suddenly jumped up from the bed.

"What's your command?" Xiaofei and the nobleman came in and answered.

"Xiaofei, you go to the North Bank and give my knife and seal to Liu Ziyu." Chu Tianya said, "Let's say that he will preside over everything here before noon tomorrow. No matter who it is, as long as you dare to disobey the order, kill without mercy, kill first and then play!"

"Yes." Xiaofei took the sword and was stunned. "The lord is so anxious. Is he going to do something urgent?"

"Your nobleman, prepare a horse." Chu Tianya took a deep breath and said, "Let me go out of the camp - remember, don't leak the news."

"Yes." Both of them agreed and went to work separately.

Chu Tianya sighed alone and said to himself with deep eyebrows, "Seventh brother, do you have the heart to say goodbye?"

Soon, in the night, the two riders drove out of the barracks quickly, holding the central army's scout order and torch, and no one stopped them wherever they went.

Chu Tianya and the nobleman ran quickly one after the other, looking at Luoyang and leaving.

It is not too far from Luoyang County, and it can be reached in two hours. Of course, Chu Tianya and the nobleman's mounts are not low-grade. He estimated that he should be able to arrive in Luoyang before the time.

If Meng De hasn't left yet, he can still meet him. Then return to Jiyuan at the starry night. If it goes well, you will return to the barracks before the hour, and you can't miss the big deal.

Objectively speaking, Chu Tianya knew that he should not leave the army now; but emotionally, he could not allow himself to ignore Meng De's departure like this.

On the one hand, there is great achievements, and on the other hand, there is brotherhood. It seems to be difficult to balance the two. But Chu Tianya knows that if he doesn't go to see Meng De today, he will definitely regret it for the rest of his life!

......

The fast horse is flying, with the stars and the moon.

Chu Tianya had hardly rested all the way and didn't say a word. The BMW that stepped on it was about to die. Finally, it rushed to Luoyang smoothly. The door had already been closed. Chu Tianya asked the nobleman to open the door with a token, and then ** went straight to Meng De's house.

At this time, 90% of the families in the city have rested, and there are few lights. Meng De's house is also dark, and no one lights the lamp. After Chu Tianya disemboed, he personally came forward to hammer the door.

After a long time, an old man in his fifties came to answer the door. The sleepy-eyed boss muttered unhappiness, "Who is there? What's the emergency in the middle of the night?"

"It's me!"

"Who are you?"

"Chu Tianya!"

"Ah?!"

......

A moment later, there was a light in Meng De's house, and all the servants and maids came out. However, there is no Meng De and Xiao Ai.

"Where are they?" Chu Tianya asked.

"Lord, General Meng left in a carriage with Miss Ai early yesterday morning." The housekeeper's little winged way.

"Where did they go?" Chu Tianya's voice was particularly low.

Everyone shook their heads confusedly, "General Meng didn't say anything."

Chu Tianya froze on the spot and was speechless for a long time.

Everyone looked at his very ugly face and was a little panicked. The nobleman came forward and asked them to retreat. He whispered in Chu Tianya's ear, "Lord, since Meng De and Xiao Ai have left... You have been running around all night, why don't you go back to Luoyang Palace and have a rest? After dawn, shall we turn back to Jiyuan?

Chu Tianya shook his head and said, "I'm tired. Just sit here for a while."

After saying that, Chu Tianya sat down on the threshold of the gate of Meng De's house.

"This... Lord, it's not good to sit here." The nobleman said urgently, "Only beggars can sit in this place!"

"Shut up!" Chu Tianya shouted angrily and scolded, which scared the nobles not dare to speak.

So, Chu Tianya sat there quietly, with his head drooping and holding a horse whip in his hand, quietly like a clay sculpture. The nobleman didn't dare to say anything or leave, so he had to stand aside and didn't know what to do.

After a long time, Chu Tianya still didn't get up. He seemed to be extremely tired, so he leaned against the door frame and closed his eyes, as if he had fallen asleep. The nobleman hurried into the house and asked someone for a robe to put on him, but Chu Tianya still didn't wake up.

It's dawn.

Gradually, pedestrians passed by in the aisle, and they all looked at Chu Tianya sitting on the threshold in surprise. The nobleman was very anxious to see this situation, but he didn't dare to call him. He was at a loss.

At this time, a carriage slowly drove over and stopped in front of Meng De's house. A man jumped down from the horse and made the nobleman scream on the spot, "Ah!"

Chu Tianya was shocked and woke up.

Looking up, he stood up on the spot.

"Third brother!"

"Good brother!"

Meng De's tears suddenly came down. He took a step forward and hugged Chu Tianya tightly.

Xiao Ai got out of the car and burst into tears. The nobleman looked at it quietly and quietly shed tears.

The two big men hugged tightly on the street for a long time.

"Seventh brother, why did you leave without saying goodbye?" The two of them let go, and Chu Tianya asked.

"I... After all, I don't belong here, and I can't adapt to this kind of life." Meng De looked ashamed, but said calmly, "You are my brother, and you must know me. I have no ambition and I am not good at officialdom. The reason why I have come to this day is entirely because of you. Now that there are so many talents around you, Meng Qi can't help you. So, I want to live for a few years, the life I want.

Chu Tianya knew that this was the big truth in Meng De's heart, although he never mentioned it.

Therefore, Chu Tianya had no words to refute.

After a long silence, Chu Tianya said, "Then why are you back?"

"Because I know... you will definitely come to see me off!" Meng De smiled, and tears quietly slipped out of his eyes, "So, I have to come back. Let's meet my good brother again.

Chu Tianya nodded gently, "Okay..."

Meng De was speechless and nodded with a smile, "Brother, I still have to go."

Chu Tianya still nodded gently, "Okay..."

"I'm leaving." Meng De looked at Chu Tianya and retreated step by step.

Chu Tianya's tears, drop by drop

Xiao Ai and the nobles have already cried out.

Meng De cruelly turned around and got into the carriage and shouted, "Brother, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself!"

"Brother Seven, it's easy to go!" Chu Tianya's voice was already hoarse, "You have never asked me for anything. Today, let me... kneel down for you!"

"Plop", Chu Tianya knelt on his knees on the stone road.

......

The dawn of this day seems to come later than usual. The fierce battle day and night has created countless ghosts, and also made no one alive on the north bank of the Yellow River not exhausted.

When the first touch of Chenxi just appeared in the sky, Chu Tianya and the nobles rode horses and appeared at the gate of the Song Dynasty's military camp.

Full of dust, tired face.

Jumping off the horse, Chu Tianya didn't have time to rest for a moment, and immediately went straight to the handsome tent.

At this time, Zhao Huan, the official, was still sleeping, and the handsome tent was quiet, just like when Chu Tianya left last night.

Fortunately, nothing strange happened. Liu Ziyu from the north coast sent someone back to send back the war report, saying that the war was progressing smoothly and our army was overall dominant. Yang Zaixing carried out the cutting tactics very well, so that there has been no leader in the main business of Jurman, only waiting to be killed. But there are too many enemies, and the camp is winding for dozens of miles. Coupled with the complex geomorphology around the north coast, it will take at least two or three days to eliminate the enemy and win.

Chu Tianya took a gentle breath.

"Two or three days" sounds ambiguous, but from Liu Ziyu's mouth, it is trustworthy. From this, it can be judged that he has firmly grasped the situation on the front line.

Bai He died, and Meng De left.

The former right-hand man no longer exists.

Chu Tianya feels unprecedented loneliness.

Tired, he plunged his head on the marching couch and fell asleep.

At this time, it is also the time when Wanyan Zonghan is most tired and about to overdraw. He also just lay down with his clothes, but it was impossible for him to sleep soundly. Because less than a minute away from him, his army was killing Xixia's iron Harrior. The sound of killing went straight to the world. Wanyan Zonghan did not dare to sleep and had to sleep again. He was afraid that he would not die in battle at such a critical time but was exhausted, or he would make some stupid decision under extreme sleepiness.

Not long after Wanyan Zonghan lay down, a sudden exclaim came from outside his camp, "What is that?"

Wanyan Zong Hanteng jumped up and pulled the knife out of the sheath like a reflex!

Almost at the same time, there was a tearing sound from the top of his tent, and a dark shadow fell from the sky!

"Bum bang bang!"

In an instant, the knife is flint!

The candle was extinguished at the first time. Before Wanyan Zonghan could see the face of the person in front of him, he made three moves against the assassin in the dark.

"Awesome!" Wanyan Zonghan was inexplicably shocked and said secretly, "What a familiar sword move!"

At this time, there was also a sad scream outside the account, and it seemed that many people died in an instant. Wanyan Zonghan shouted in his heart - the other party is more than one person, and they are all masters! The guard outside the tent was my wolf-toothed guard. Up to now, no one has rushed into the tent. Obviously, he was restrained by the accomplice of the assassin in front of him!

"Oh--"

With the sound of flesh and flesh stinging, Wanyan Zonghan was injured, and a three-inch-long wound was cut in his right arm holding the knife, bleeding like a note.

"Wan Yan Daike, it's you!!" Wanyan Zonghan suddenly shouted.

The assassin was a little stunned, didn't say a word, and continued to chase and fight fiercely.

" Stop it!"

Zong Han suddenly shouted and jumped back three steps, "I didn't treat you badly. I'm single-minded to you. Why are you like this?"

"Hung--" only heard the sword chanting, and the assassin ignored Wanyan Zonghan at all. The tip of the sword pointed straight to his throat, and the whole person seemed to be integrated with the sword body, like a flying rainbow piercing.

Wanyan Zonghan gritted his teeth fiercely and tried his best to fight back.

"Wo-la"

Wanyan Zonghan hung the color again, and added another wound to his face. Another sword was scratched on his chest armor. If the armor hadn't been extremely hard, I'm afraid he would have been dead on the spot now.

At this time, the movement on the side of the handsome tent obviously shocked many real women, and countless people shouted to the edge.

"Deco, stop it!" Wanyan Zonghan said anxiously while being tired of dealing with it, "I promise you don't care about the past, and you will still lead the wolf teeth!" Just come back to me and be my woman!"

"chi——"

With a sound, Wanyan Zonghan's eyes widened and shut up permanently.

The tip of a sword showed more than two inches from the back of his neck.

A pair of cold eyes looked at Wanyan Zonghan's protruding eyes and narrowed slightly.

"This is my answer to you!"