Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 24
Although Wang Xiaohun didn't know much, he also knew the contradiction between Wang Yan and Yue Fei.Unexpectedly, the two met in their own home today.

Yue Fei was originally Wang Yan's subordinate, but when Wang Yan's army was defeated, he left him at the most difficult time.When he went to Kaifeng Mansion and joined Zongze, he should have been killed according to military law.Zong Ze appreciated Yue Fei, appointed him to an official position, and let him re-enter the army.

In fact, at this time, the number of people who left the army in the middle of the road was countless.Yue Fei took refuge in Zong Ze, and the so-called military law should be killed is just talk.Zong Ze really appreciated Yue Fei, and it was true that he should lead the troops.

When Yue Fei left, it was the most difficult time for Wang Yan.After that, he mobilized the crowd, rested on his bed, and changed his sleeping place every night.This is also the origin of the "eight-character army".Having had such an experience, how could Wang Yan have a good face towards Yue Fei?

Wang Xiaohun hesitated for a while, and said, "Commander Yue, there is a visit from the captain of Wang Yan today, and I want to prepare some wine and food. You came just in time. Let's drink two glasses of thin wine together and talk some gossip."

Yue Fei hesitated for a moment, then said: "The captain sees me as a life-and-death enemy, why should I be annoying? It's not convenient today, I'll come back on another day. These days, you lead troops to guard Gongxian County, and you often have to send someone to look after you. It's a pity that there is no one to save. Fortunately, you have a lucky person and good luck, and you have defended the city. Since Jinbing South, there are not many people who have made such great achievements. If you have the opportunity, you should ask for advice."

After finishing speaking, the soldiers who were ordered to accompany handed over the gifts, two chickens and two big carp, and left.

Looking at Yue Fei's back, Wang Xiaolie suddenly felt a sense of loss.This is a person who is famous for later generations and has had a profound impact on the entire Chinese history.When they meet face to face, they feel that people are a bit ordinary, but they are not ignored.

After standing for a while, Wang Xiaohun brought chickens and fish into the camp gate.To Wang Yandao: "Yue Fei came to visit outside and gave him two chickens and two fish. I wanted to ask him to use some wine and meat, but unfortunately he left."

Wang Yan looked at the chickens and fish in Wang Xiao's hunter's hands, and said coldly, "Chicken and fish are rare in Kaifeng City now, so Xiaosheren should stay here. When I was in the Taihang Mountains, I was in a hurry, and Yue Fei led his troops to flee. Trapped in my desperation, this revenge must not be forgotten!"

Wang Xiaochun shook his head slightly.After thinking for a while, he said, "How about we just eat chicken and fish at noon today? There are no good cooks in the army, so we reluctantly drink wine. Now everything in Kaifeng is expensive, we can't let it go bad."

Wang Yandao: "How can I eat what Yue Fei gave? In the Taihang Mountains, drinking ice and lying in the snow, I can't forget that day."

Wang Xiaohun said: "The captain said so, I told people not to clean it up. By the way, the army bought half a pig this morning. I have a way to make pork here, and it is the most flaky. Wei eat."

Wang Yan nodded and sat down again.After changing the subject, Yue Fei was never mentioned.

Wang Xiaohun called Wang Zhong over and instructed him to choose a place with five flowers and three layers of pork that he bought this morning, and cut it into a large piece.Find a crock pot, add less water, put onion and garlic, and simmer slowly.Wang Zhong turned around, and Wang Xiaohun asked him to come back and put some tofu in it.

The famous braised pork in later generations is said to have originated from Su Dongpo in the Song Dynasty.However, this time, the practice is not widely spread.Anyway, there is no other delicious food, so let's make a simplified version of braised pork.

The pigs at this time were not as big as Wang Xiaohun's previous life, and could not move a few hundred pounds.Pigs are generally smaller, about the same as sheep.However, the meat is crispy and soft, and the fat is moderate, which is better than the later pigs.In the process of seed selection, human beings are not only bred for high quality, but more importantly, they will select for higher yields.In comparison, some local pig breeds in Wang Xiaohun's previous life, especially the fragrant pig, are more similar to the pig breeds at this time.Because of this, pigs at this time are far less economical and expensive than pigs in later generations.Of course, even if it is Wang Xiaohun's previous life, the real Chinese native pigs are more expensive than ordinary mutton if they are raised by traditional methods.

History is like that.The price of pork and chicken is not much different from that of mutton and beef.However, they were bred by industrialization and became the most suitable livestock and poultry for industrial breeding, and the price came down.

Wang Zhong himself went to arrange the cooking of the meat.Wang Xiaohun and Wang Yan were drinking tea together and chatting gossip.

Wang Xiao hunted and said, "Taiwei, in your opinion, can you go to Hebei in the summer?"

Wang Yan was silent for a while, and then said: "It's not enough for Zong to stay behind, and for us to be attentive. Without the support of the imperial court, even if it is recovered for a while, it will not last. The saint has already arrived in Yangzhou, I don't know—"

Having said this, Wang Yan shook his head.

Since the Jin soldiers went south, Zhao Gou fled south all the way, and he was not in the slightest in a decisive battle with the Jin soldiers.For the Jinbing going south, and for the fragmented country, Zhao Gou had only two strategies.To seek peace with the Jin army, by virtue of the vast territory of the Song Dynasty, one can escape as far as possible.Jin Jun was originally a small clan, and it didn't take long for him to start, and he couldn't swallow the Song Dynasty.When they get tired of fighting, there is always peace.

Wang Xiaohun looked at Wang Yan and didn't know what to say for a while.Zhao Gou's thoughts, the ministers around him, how could people in the world not see it?How can it be seen?I can only play, I can only persuade the emperor to change his mind, and there is nothing else to do.

This point, Wang Xiaohun can see, Wang Yan may not.In addition to serving the royal family, it is difficult for people in this era to come up with another way.Even if you know it won't work, you still have to go down a path.

After being silent for a while, Wang Xiao hunted and said, "If you can't go north, even if you don't defend Kaifeng, where would the prefect go?"

Wang Yandao said: "I want to go south to the Holy Master. Tell the Holy Master about the situation of the two rivers. If the Holy Master is surrounded by traitors and does not know the situation on the front line, it is really difficult to make up your mind. Front-line soldiers should come before the Holy Master."

Wang Xiaohun didn't know what to say for a while.The emperor is surrounded by traitors?There is no problem with the emperor himself, where are the traitors surrounded by traitors?Throughout history, isn't it always the emperor who has a problem first and then finds a traitor by his side?When it is not when the powerful ministers are in power, the emperor is not a puppet.

But how do you say this?It's not a question of right or wrong, but one's own thoughts, which are fundamentally wrong with this world.

At this moment, Wang Zhong brought two bowls over.Each bowl was filled with meat and placed in front of Wang Xiaohun and Wang Yan respectively.He took another wine and poured it for the two of them.He cupped his hands and said, "Xiaosheren, Taiwei, you should use wine and meat."

Wang Xiaohun took the chopsticks and said to Wang Yan: "The meat in Kaifeng city is difficult, so the captain should not think it is simple."

Wang Yan smiled and said: "This season, the army is the leader, and wine and meat are not eaten every day. You are polite today."

Wang Xiaohun said: "We worked hard all the way. We finally got to Kaifeng, and the soldiers had a good meal, which is a reward for them."

Yesterday, Zong Ze issued a reward, and Wang Xiaohunter had some money in his hand, so he could eat a few good meals.But what will happen next, I don't know.

They drank a bowl of wine with Wang Yan and ate meat each.Wang Xiaohun saw that there was no tofu in it, so he could not help but glance at Wang Zhong's back.I think he picked out the tofu when the meat was cooked.Today, Wang Xiaohun treated guests and served tofu. He was afraid that Xiaosheren would be looked down upon.

Things are difficult in Kaifeng City, so we must save food and use everything.Wang Xiaolie now has five or six hundred people under his command, and everything must be saved.Wang Xiaolie didn't need to care about these things, but Wang Zhong and Yang Shen had to be careful.

While drinking, the two chatted gossip.

Wang Xiaohun is cautious and knows what to say and what not to say.Wang Yan talked casually and felt that it was very compatible with Wang Xiaohun.The difficult years in the Taihang Mountains and the vagueness of the future are coming one by one.

Hearing it, Wang Yan can't see clearly the future either.In autumn, Jin Jun will definitely come again.Zhao Gou kept running away like this, just thinking about his own enjoyment, what would be the consequences?Who can tell.

While learning about the current situation from Wang Yan, Wang Xiaohun recalled historical knowledge and planned his own retreat.

Zhao Gou is now in Yangzhou, and he must go to Hangzhou later.According to history, he should have been active in the southeast area.There was also the focus of the Jin Army's initial operations, and they had been chasing Zhao Gou's butt.

I can't go to the southeast myself, it's better to stay as far away from Zhao Gou as possible.Where does it fit?

(End of this chapter)