Chapter 64: Banquet on the way home
Wang Xiaoming couldn't figure out what Zuo Sanxiang was thinking, but based on his understanding of Zuo Sanxiang, Zuo Sanxiang would definitely do what Zuo Sanxiang said.
Just because this little girl came out to welcome Zuo Sanxiang and Liang Jun two years ago when everyone was afraid to avoid them, Zuo Sanxiang wanted to take his family back to the capital.
At this moment, Wang Xiaoming suddenly realized that Zuo Sanxiang was really brilliant. He let nature take its course and accomplished something that could make the government and the public happy.
There is a difference between people from Gaochang taking the initiative to go to the Central Plains and bringing people from Gaochang to the Central Plains to meet the emperor.
Originally, Wang Xiaoming could have done it by choosing a few people who could speak well and go to the capital, but like Zuo Sanxiang, it was easy to do it. The little girl was clamoring to go to the Central Plains and go to the capital. That was really difficult.
Now it seems that when Zuo Sanxiang casually gave the horse given to him by King Jin to this little girl, he was already planning what happened now.
When an expert does something, smart people will see it when it's done, but ordinary people won't.
"General Zhengxi, what are you thinking about? Go to your house!"
Zuo Sanxiang patted Wang Xiaoming on the shoulder, and Wang Xiaoming came back to his senses, "Okay, okay, we have already prepared the food and drinks. This beef and mutton have been stewed for several days!"
As soon as Liu Jingchuan heard the word "wine", he immediately shouted, "I have to fill up on the wine today and let me drink enough!"
"And there we are!"
"Don't miss out on our share!"
The soldiers of the Third Prime Minister Zuo also started shouting from behind, almost scaring everyone.
Third Prime Minister Zuo turned around and scolded, "Why are you so anxious? Is there no wine for you to drink in Gaochang City yet? Just be patient and we will be at General Zhengxi's house soon. General Zhengxi will let you drink to your fill!"
Wang Xiaoming lowered his head and snickered. It turned out that it was true that there was no wine in Luntai. It seemed that these people had really been holding it in for too long and couldn't hold it in when they heard the word "wine".
"Shuai Zuo, Mr. Liu, brothers, please eat your fill of wine and meat. Gaochang's wine is really good, and it would be even better if paired with roasted whole lamb! Everyone has a share!"
The soldiers' eyes were brightened, and the hard days were finally over.
"If you thank General Zhengxi, you'll be welcome!"
Zuo Sanxiang coughed a few times, "Cough cough cough, cough cough, pay attention to the food phase, don't scare people!"
When we arrived at Wang Xiaoming's General Zhengxi Mansion, there was indeed enough wine and meat. The beef and mutton were stewed in a big pot. The courtyard of the mansion was all equipped with tables, chairs and benches. Each table had a roasted whole lamb, four pots of wine and other things.
There were some large cakes and fruits, and a total of twenty tables were set up. Each table could accommodate just ten people.
Zuo Sanxiang's team only had about a hundred people, which could just fit in with the group of people from Wang Xiaoming's house.
After sitting down, Wang Xiaoming invited Zuo Sanxiang to come to the chief position. Zuo Sanxiang still declined: "I am a commoner now and can no longer sit with General Zhengxi. If someone joins my book in the future, it will be enough for me! Zhengxi
I appreciate the general's kindness! You and King Gaochang are both masters now, and you two are the chiefs. This is in line with the rules of the household!"
Wang Xiaoming, Wang Xiaozhun and Wang Xiaokuang came together to persuade him, "Commander Zuo, we are expressing our respect, not taking our seats according to official positions. No one can afford this!"
"Commander Zuo, without your command, how could we three brothers be promoted? You must be the chief today!"
"Commander Zuo, please stop refusing!"
The king of Gaochang, Ju Yongwen, also came over, "Commander Zuo, the success of Gaochang depends entirely on Commander Zuo and the generals. You must sit here, chief. Xiao Wang can just drink down with the heroes!"
"In that case, it would be too pretentious for Zuo to refuse any more. Well, I'll just follow your advice and sit on the chief seat together with General Wang!"
Surrounded by everyone, Zuo Sanxiang sat down at the head of the table. Wang Xiaoming took his seat next, and the others also sat down.
"General Zhengxi is the master. If the general speaks, then we can fill up the temple of the five internal organs!"
"Haha, Commander Zuo is also the master. Come, come, come, don't be polite. Today I am still
As the saying goes, you have to eat as much as you want!"
"Brother, it's so boring to just eat meat and drink wine without dancing and music! Are all the singers and dancers in your house hiding?"
Wang Xiaokuang rolled his eyes and asked. Wang Xiaoming smiled and shook his head, "You boy, I originally wanted to surprise Zuo Shuai, but it would be better for you to poke me out first! Come on, come on, play music! Dance!"
Ten women immediately came from both sides of the screen wall behind Wang Xiaoming, four of them were holding pipa, flute, flute, Hujia and transverse flute, and the remaining six were only wearing thin gauze skirts.
Everyone who was drinking and eating meat immediately stopped, their eyes followed the six dancing girls, and some of them beat the music on the table with their hands.
Zuo Sanxiang glanced at it for a few times and then continued to eat meat. Wang Xiaoming looked at one of the dancers and was also in a trance.
It was Ju Yongwen who picked up the wine glass first and stood up to greet Zuo Shuai, "Zuo Shuai has been tired all the way. Please stay in Gaochang for a few more days. Tomorrow, Xiao Wang will host a banquet in the palace to entertain Zuo Shuai and Mr. Liu. I also ask Zuo Shuai to show your respect!"
With this glass of wine, Xiao Wang wishes Mr. Zuo that he will be promoted to a higher level after returning to court!"
Third Prime Minister Zuo also stood up and responded, "King Gaochang is too polite. Of course I will go to Gaochang Palace. Mr. Liu and I will not be polite! As for the matter of returning to the court, everything is subject to the arrangements of the court! Come, come, come, I also wish Gaochang
Under the king’s rule, the people live and work in peace and contentment and the weather is good!”
Wang Xiaoming was a little embarrassed at this time, and stood up quickly: "I and King Gaochang also wish Zuo Shuai a long life and make great achievements again! When I return to Beijing in the future, I will rely on Zuo Shuai for support!"
Zuo Sanxiang had finished the wine given by Ju Yongwen in one gulp and filled another cup himself: "General Zhengxi, come on, come on, I can't mix the wine you toasted with me with King Gaochang's toast and drink it together. This Zhengxi
The title of general brings good luck and good fortune. I also wish General Zhengxi that he will be promoted step by step. In the future, he will be promoted to generals and prime ministers before me! The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead, and the new generation is better than the old ones. Zuo is looking forward to brothers like you.
The more meritorious service we can achieve, the faster we will be promoted! Come on, come on, don’t fall behind, General Zhengxi, let’s drink this cup together!”
Wang Xiaoming held the wine glass with both hands, raised his neck and drank it in one gulp, then pointed the glass towards Zuo Sanxiang, "Zuo Shuai, you are too polite! Xiaoming just lost his temper and offended me. Today I know that Zuo Shuai is a first-rate person."
.When I bought these six dancers, their boss told me that no matter how powerful a man is, he will be fascinated by them and watch them intoxicated! But Zuo Shuai was not moved at all! Xiaoming was completely convinced today!
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Zuo Sanxiang laughed loudly, "Hahahaha, what's this? In fact, I took a look at it a few times. It's just that when I think of the tigress at home, I don't dare to look at it anymore! How can I be the first-class person?"
He is just a man who is afraid of his wife! Come on, now that we have said this, I would like to give you a toast to General Zhengxi. What Zuo envies most in his life is a real man like you who is not afraid of his wife!"
Wang Xiaoming also laughed so hard that he almost died: "Ha, yo, hahahahaha, I didn't expect, I didn't expect that Zuo Shuai, who was feared by people on the battlefield, turned out to be a man who was afraid of his wife. Okay, okay, I'll take this glass of wine! I
You are really not afraid of your wife!”
At this time, everyone was also attracted by Zuo Sanxiang and Wang Xiaoming, who were standing up. When they heard this, they all staggered with laughter, and several wine bottles were knocked over.
Some people quickly caught the wine flask, while others lay down and drank the wine from the floor, causing the dancing girls to laugh.
This banquet was extremely joyful. Except for Zuo Sanxiang and Ju Yongwen who remained awake, everyone else drank until they fell over on their backs and fell asleep on the ground in a mess.
Third Prime Minister Zuo called the servants in the house, "Serve General Zhengxi and all the military lords well, and King Gaochang will reward you!"
"If there are not enough manpower, I will send someone to the palace. Please take good care of these military masters and be sure not to catch a cold after drinking!"
Waiting for everyone to settle down, Zuo Sanxiang and Ju Yongwen talked alone in the yard.
"King Gaochang, do you have any suggestions for Zuo when he returns to Beijing this time? Zuo is here
I have done a lot of things in the Western Regions for more than two years, and naturally there are a lot of criticisms!"
"I am very proficient in music, calligraphy and painting, but I really know nothing about court battles, especially when I have to give advice to a great talent like Zuo Shuai. You think so highly of me!"
"King Gaochang is too self-effacing. He can be a proton for several years and survive in an environment surrounded by tigers and wolves. This is something that ordinary people cannot match you. And when I go back this time, my first priority is to save my life! So I made a special trip
Ask King Gaochang for advice!"
"Commander Zuo thinks highly of me. Now that Commander Zuo has asked this question, I will tell the truth. The reason why I survived is because I am incompetent. I don't know martial arts, I can't lead troops to fight, and I can't manage national affairs."
I was able to survive according to the arrangements of the Daliang garrison. But Commander Zuo is a man who has made great achievements in both civil and military affairs. It is useless to keep a low profile. Even if you resign and go into seclusion after you return, the court will not trust you. You have offended me.
People will not let you go! All Zuo Shuai has to do is to continue to display his talents and meet the next challenge until the end of his life!"
Zuo Sanxiang was silent for a while, "You are right, I only have room to maneuver when I am in the whirlpool. Once I want to escape from the whirlpool, I will be swallowed by the whirlpool! That's right! Then I know what to do.
!The drink today was worth it!”
"Shuai Zuo, please protect the Ju Wenli family you are about to take away from Gaochang. If you can't, send someone to send them back!"
"Ju Wenli? King Gaochang is talking about that little girl?"
"Yes, I gave her the name Ju Wenli. From then on, she had the surname of the King of Gaochang, and she also became a member of the royal family of Gaochang! She won't be looked down upon in the capital. I know Zuo Shuai's intentions. With her in the court,
With these words from the heart, both the emperor and the ministers will be amazed by your achievements!"
"King Gaochang really has insight into people's hearts. If you were born in the Central Plains, you would definitely be able to accomplish great things!"
Ju Yongwen waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no, no, Zuo Shuai, many times in life, I will be harmed by my own delusions! I am still the person who only knows how to play the piano and draw, that's all!"
"I understand, life's destiny is different for everyone, and the only thing you can control is your own heart!"
During the ten days in Gaochang City, everyone spent half of the time drinking and the other half sleeping and sobering up.
When it was time to leave, everyone was still dazed except for Zuo Sanxiang. Zuo Sanxiang asked Liu Jingchuan, "Do you still have some wine to load into the car? General Zhengxi has prepared a jug for each brother!"
"I can't drink anymore, and I won't drink anymore!"
"I haven't even woken up yet, I can't drink anymore!"
Zuo Sanxiang looked at everyone, "Let's load it into a car. I'm afraid that if I can't go out for three days, you will want to drink again! Besides, if you go further east, it will be windy at night, so you will need some wine to warm your body!"
"Wait for us! We're going too!"
Zuo Sanxiang looked back and saw Wang Xiaozhun coming out with a hundred people.
On the sixth day, Zuo Sanxiang told Wang Xiaoming about building the inn. The three Wang brothers thought it was really necessary to follow Zuo Sanxiang's method of building the inn, so they sent Wang Xiaozhun to follow Zuo Sanxiang.
A post station has been built.
"Is General Xiao coming here to see us off?"
"See you off. Also, learn from Zuo Shuai in building a post station. We will build one after five hundred miles, so we have to get ahead of Zuo Shuai and speed up!"
"That's right, it's just that General Xiao and his team went out and turned back for fear of building one!"
"Zuo Shuai forgot, didn't you say that with a three-month rotation period, my third brother Wang Xiaokuang will transport supplies to the post station we built two months after we set off, and then we will send people to the next one.
A post station has been built in the local area! In this way, within five years, the post station can be built to Yumen Pass!"
Chapter completed!