Chapter 466 Infighting in the Song Family!
The change in Longyou was in an uproar. The third son of the Song family was originally the least favored by the family, but now they are growing up alone, with tens of thousands of people alone, and a state, government affairs, and military pay are almost independent of the Northwest Army. This is really incredible.
Although the Northwest Army has the tradition of raising enemies to respect themselves, few people use the straightforward strategy of driving away wolves and swallowing tigers like Song Wensong.
The Song family used the Turks to pull out Song Wensong's nail to change their ownership. Song Wensong first resisted the Turks' means and instead used the other way to help them. They also occupied five counties with the help of the Turks, which hurt Song Laoda and Song Laoer.
The two brothers were brothers born to the mistress. They all exploded. Everyone could not sit still in the Song family, including Song Boyuan, and rushed from Liangzhou to Song Naifeng's military camp. Of course, they used the name of the eldest wife for their birthday. Song Naifeng was in military affairs and it was inconvenient to return home, so the nobles of the Song family moved to the border.
Now the entire Song family, Song Naifeng's attitude determines everything. If he can't sit still, even if Song Wensong's territory doubles and Song Naifeng's heavy troops are enough to crush him.
This is the power of the great general in the northwest of Song Naifeng. In the Song family, Song Boyuan is the head of the family and Song Boyuan is responsible for daily affairs. Song Boyuan was injured in his early years and had no descendants, so he regarded Song Wenjie and Song Wenhua as his sons.
The foreign tribes behind Song Wenjie and Song Wenhua are also rich families in the northwest. Therefore, Song Boyuan and his eldest wife can basically have the final say in the Song family and Song family in Liangzhou.
Song Naifeng was in the border army most of the time, and he could be said to be a person who lacks a sense of existence in the Song family. However, at the critical moment, at the moment, no matter who it is, the Song family has to come to him. His words can determine the future of the Song family and the future of the northwest.
It was in this place that Lu Zheng went to Song Naifeng's military tent. Lu Zheng had just been named the Left Army General by the court. He came to report his duties!
Song Naifeng's central army tent was put on a banquet, and all the nobles had already taken their seats. Song Naifeng's temper regarded his confidants as his family. Therefore, important generals of the Northwest Army, Song Boyuan and others, sat in the central army tent together.
The men came to report that Lu Zheng, the General of the Left Army of the Northwest Army, was about to pay a visit to the general. The central army tent immediately became an uproar. The huge commotion made Song Boyuan frown slightly, and the housekeeper behind him came over and said:
"Master, Lu Zheng is the county magistrate guarding Yumu County, and he and the third prince are brothers who worshipped the prince. They were originally from Jiangnan, but came to the northwest to become officials because they offended Dai Xiang. Unexpectedly, he, a small scholar, actually knows military affairs. Now in the northwest army, his name is very famous!"
Song Boyuan nodded slightly, and the counselors around the eldest wife also informed the master Lu Zheng's origin, and the atmosphere in the tent suddenly became strange.
At this time, Lu Zheng suddenly came to pay homage to the general. What was his intention? When Lu Zheng came, Song Wensong didn't come. Could it be that Song Wensong was so arrogant that he wanted to break up with the Song family completely and didn't even come to congratulate his mistress's birthday?
Anger appeared on the eldest lady's face, but this was the army. He, a female, couldn't say anything, so he could only turn his eyes to her husband and said coldly:
"This official named Lu came at a time. We set up a family banquet and he was going to make a fuss. Is it going to upset our entire Song family?"
Song Naifeng's lips raised slightly and said lightly: "Lord Lu is the General of the Central Army granted by His Majesty. It's not surprising that he came to pay homage to me. Come on, please, Lord Lu!"
Lu Zheng wore the official uniform of the fifth-rank rank general of the Dakang Dynasty and feathered on his head, adding a sense of heroism to his elegance. Compared to when he came out of the northwest, Lu Zheng was less literary and weak and more energetic.
Everyone's eyes were all on him. Lu Zheng looked around, walked straight to Song Naifeng without any panic, and knelt down, saying, "The General Lu Zheng, the General of the Left Army, paid a visit to the General. Today, the left army is in fierce war, and the General's military affairs are heavy. Although he received the order, he has never come to pay homage to the General. Please forgive me!"
Song Naifeng narrowed his eyes and stared at Lu Zheng, smiled and said, "Today, the Left Army has successively occupied the surrounding counties, why don't we report? The military and political affairs in the northwest have always been separated. Generals are in charge of military affairs, and government affairs are the local authorities. Why do your Left Army privately collect taxes?"
Lu Zheng said calmly: "Reporting to the general, although the lower officials are the title of General of the Central Army, they are the magistrate of Yumu County. The subordinate officials of Yumu County need to be responsible. As for other places mentioned by the general, the subordinate officials do not know the details. The subordinate officials are the generals of the Central Army issued by the imperial court. It is difficult to truly master the actual position in the Northwest Army. Who doesn't know that the 100,000 elite soldiers in the northwest are just nominally belonging to the court, but are actually private soldiers of the Northwest power clan?"
"Bold!" Song Naifeng's face turned blue, and everyone in the tent changed. Song Naifeng stared at Lu Zheng and said, "Mr. Lu, as a general of the Central Army, you have received such grace. You can't speak nonsense and alienate the relationship between the border army and the court! If you spread your words like you, wouldn't my northwest become a barbarian who is unfaithful to the emperor and father?"
Lu Zheng looked calm and said lightly: "God General calm down. What I just said is just following the logic of the General. The General said that the Left Army is involved in government affairs. I see that the entire northwest, government affairs and military affairs are controlled by the northwest. The subjects in the northwest only know the General and King Jingxi, but the General and King Jingxi are still important officials.
My left army general Song Wensong, has an urgent military salary. He has been fighting with the Turks since the beginning of winter last year. When the general saw me today, he did not ask about the hard work and hard work of the left army in the battle, but instead asked about the left army's involvement in government affairs. Could it be that the general doubted the loyalty of our left army to the court and the general?"
Lu Zheng talked freely, and Song Naifeng was speechless after a few words. Everyone in the tent was all in a state of fear. Only then did everyone come to their senses. Although Lu Zheng was wearing the official uniform of a military officer, he was a complete talent. When it comes to his verbal skills, how could a group of rude men who fought on the battlefield be his opponent?
Song Naifeng gently picked up his beard and said quietly: "Well, I saw the emperor give you a general. I saw that you were not old and weak. I felt a little doubtful. I deliberately spoke and gave it a try. Okay, the emperor really knew people with keen eyes. Lord Lu, a young hero, come here, give him a seat!"
Lu Zheng looked at Song Naifeng in surprise. He didn't expect that Song Naifeng had this attitude. What does this mean? Lu Zheng suddenly became a little optimistic about Song Wensong's future.
Everyone in the Song family regarded Song Wensong as an enemy, but Song Naifeng was not like this. Just as Lu Zheng judged, Song Naifeng was disobedient since childhood and almost completely relied on his unruly to fight a path for himself and his family. It was unusual to see people and things.
The current situation in Song Wensong may have been caused by Song Naifeng on purpose. If Song Wensong was really cowardly and was eaten by his two brothers, he would give up.
But now Song Wensong is fighting back in desperate situations. The situation may be exactly what he saw. Song Naifeng may be very curious about how high Song Wensong can go and how far he can go. As long as he maintains this curiosity, he should not violently interfere in the current situation. Song Wensong may have a glimmer of hope.
Lu Zheng was given a seat and the banquet began immediately. There were many generals present today. Lu Zheng's battle in Yumu shocked the northwest, and many people were very interested in him. The banquet began. After everyone had three rounds of wine, the atmosphere gradually became higher, and there were many people who took the initiative to toast with Lu Zheng.
The northwestern men, especially military generals, did not have too many twists and turns. Because there were many wars in the northwest, Song Naifeng was strict in the military, and the discipline in the army was strict, and rewards and punishments were clear, so everyone in the army valued military merits very seriously. It was very difficult to make military merits when fighting against the Turks. Lu Zheng was able to make great achievements because of his real ability. Therefore, the generals also respected Lu Zheng very much.
Lu Zheng was a little restrained, but soon he was gradually relieved by the atmosphere around him. Dakang's wine was not strong. Although Lu Zheng didn't drink much, he also had a lot of alcohol. Today, he was in a good mood and had a good atmosphere. He also opened up and had a drink and chat with everyone. The atmosphere of the banquet did not have any influence on his arrival. The guests and guests were all happy.
Song Wenhua and Song Wenjie watched this scene from beginning to end, and they hated Lu Zheng in their hearts, but they had no choice but to do anything about it. Needless to say, the boys who were with Lu Zheng, had excellent martial arts skills, and the other followers were all powerful masters around Song Wensong. I think Song Wensong knew that Lu Zheng had no arrangements for this trip, and was secretly prepared.
Song Wenhua and Song Wenjie wanted to make something secretly about Lu Zheng. Unless they really mobilize the army, it would be difficult to be unaware of it. Lu Zheng's identity is different. He is an imperial general, representing the imperial power of the capital. The relationship between the northwest and the court is so subtle. If the Song Wenhua brothers made mistakes in this matter, there would be endless troubles. At even a critical moment, Song Naifeng would destroy the righteousness and ease the relationship between the northwest and the court.
It is precisely because of Lu Zheng's identity that Song Wensong's left army had the guise of the court that Song Wenhua and Song Wenjie joined forces to fight against the third brother, and were afraid of being afraid of trouble.
Things are so difficult, everything has returned to the starting point, that is, the northwest matters still require Song Naifeng to express his opinion. What is everyone’s fate? Song Naifeng’s words are all in one sentence.
Therefore, the Song brothers almost surrounded Song Naifeng's central army. On the one hand, the eldest wife blew the wind beside her pillow, and on the other hand, the eldest brother Song Boyuan tried to put pressure on his brother. Third, the two sons, Song brothers, were mournful, and everyone had the same goal, that is, the Song family could not be divided and had to be united. Only in this way can the inheritance of the family have hope and the northwest can stand firm.
Chapter completed!