Chapter 1883 Quan Jusheng
By dawn, almost every street and alley in Yunshan Prefecture had Wei Tianqing's reward order posted.
Wei Tianqing is naturally a celebrity in Yunshan. He served as the commander of the Xishan Imperial Guard for many years and is very heroic on weekdays. In fact, he has friendship with many wealthy families in the city, and his reputation in Yunshan is also very good.
After losing the previous battle, Qiao Mingtang naturally tried his best to block the news to avoid panic in the city. Although some people in the city knew that the Xishan Army seemed to be defeated, not many people knew the truth. Wei Tianqing was imprisoned for many days, and the government had been blocking the news, and no one knew it. Therefore, when the reward order was posted, all the young and old in the city were shocked.
The reward order claimed that Wei Tianqing violated the national law and was arrested and imprisoned, but escaped and fled. He offered a reward for a large sum of money. People immediately discussed what kind of crime Wei Tianqing committed and why there was a reward order all over the city.
Qiao Mingtang sent a lot of people to search the city, but Wei Tianqing was like evaporating from the world and disappeared.
However, Quan Jusheng didn't care about these things today and was preparing for the evening banquet.
Quanjusheng is the number one restaurant in Yunshan Prefecture City, and it is the property of the Xu family. The head of the Xu family, Mr. Xu, has a close relationship with Linlang's father. When Linlang was excluded by everyone, Mr. Xu extended a helping hand and was very righteous.
Quanjusheng has three floors, decorated in a gorgeous way, and holding a banquet in Quanjusheng is very respectable. Therefore, the wealthy officials and wealthy officials in Yunshan usually have banquets, and the metropolis arranges a banquet in Quanjusheng.
However, today the Governor was at Quanjusheng. Although he only set up a table of wine, Quanjusheng refused to receive other guests. This was certainly Qiao Mingtang's request, while Quanjusheng also knew that if the Governor was at the banquet, Quanjusheng would inevitably suffer any accidents. Since this is the case, it would be better to only receive this table of guests.
At dusk, before the sky was dark, Qiao Mingtang was the first to arrive in Quanjusheng.
The banquet was placed in the living room on the top floor. In order to hold the banquet tonight, Quan Jusheng worked hard to move away the other tables on the third floor, leaving only this one table, and by the window not far from the table, ancient tables and chairs were placed.
After Qiao Mingtang entered the restaurant, there were guards of the imperial guards at the front and back doors.
Tonight's banquet, in addition to Qiao Mingtang, several other officials from Yunshan Mansion came to accompany the guests, so Xiao Moyun is naturally indispensable.
Several officials were whispering on the top floor, and the topic was naturally Wei Tianqing's escape from prison last night. Now, the whole day has passed after posting a reward order, but no one has reported the case to the yamen.
As he was talking, he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves downstairs. Qiao Mingtang got up and walked to the window, looking down from a high point, and saw more than ten fat and long-legged war horses that had arrived at the gate of Quanjusheng. The first one was Feng Polu. There were fifteen or sixteen cavalry behind him, including Hexi cavalry, but also half of the Yi barbarian cavalry.
"Here you come!" Xiao Moyun glanced at him and said with a smile: "Marquis Beiyong dare not give him such a face."
Qiao Mingtang just smiled faintly and did not comment. Soon, he heard footsteps coming from the sound of stairs. Before the people arrived, Feng Polu's voice had already been heard: "Governor Qiao, the official will return to the official, private will return to the private, we are happy and grateful for your greeting banquet for us, but we cannot owe food and grass for this."
Qiao Mingtang had already come forward and smiled and said, "The Marquis is impatient. Since he has come, how can this food and grass be avoided? If we cannot supply food and grass, I will not dare to see the Marquis, so I have found a place to hide."
At this time, Feng Polu had already walked to the stairs. When they heard Qiao Mingtang's words, both of them burst into laughter.
Officials behind Qiao Mingtang came forward one after another and saluted Feng Polu. Although Feng Polu was a surrendered general who was subdued by Dingwu, he was now entitled to the title of Beiyong Marquis. These officials may not have any awe of Feng Polu, but they cannot neglect their face.
Behind Feng Polu, four big men from Yiman came upstairs and saw the gorgeous and noble decorated in the restaurant. Whether the screens or the ornaments decorated around were exquisite and beautiful, they forgot to salute the officials for a while, but looked around, as if the countrymen first arrived in the city, their eyes were full of surprise.
This is no wonder these barbarian generals. After being transferred from Mobei to Hexi, they did not enter Wuping Prefecture City. They were stationed outside the city. Later, they were transferred to Yunshan and were stationed outside the city. They had never seen such a magnificent restaurant.
"Mr. Marquis, can you introduce these people?" Qiao Mingtang said with a smile.
Feng Polu coughed and said in a deep voice: "Several, this one is Governor Qiao of Xishan Dao, why don't you see it quickly?"
After hearing Feng Polu's orders, the four Yi Barbarian generals came to their senses and bowed to Qiao Mingtang. Feng Polu said, "You must already know who these four are. They are Wanhu of the four Yi Barbarian tribes. This is Ibrahimovicunhu, this is Anlei Wanhu, this is Wanhu of Shuwutai, this is Wanhu, this is Fan Persie Wanhu!"
Several officials were smiling on their faces and bowed, and the four thousand households were all imitated and bowed, but they were obviously very unfamiliar with the etiquette of the Central Plains and their movements were very stiff.
The officials smiled but were amused in their hearts.
It's okay for the four people to wear strange clothes, but the shape is very strange. Ibrahimovic is a soaring sky-high man on his house, An Lei is a bald head with no grass, and Shu Wutai's hair is disheveled, while Van Persie is tied with dozens of braids.
"Come on, please sit down first!" Qiao Mingtang greeted: "You come from Hexi to support me in Xishan. As the governor of Xishan Road, this governor thanks you on behalf of the people of Xishan Mountain. Although this reception banquet is too late, don't be surprised. After all, it is very difficult for you to do so. After all, there are many things to do and you can't find time."
Feng Polu smiled and said, "We all know that the Governor is very busy. In fact, it doesn't matter whether this reception banquet is available or not. As long as we work together and support each other, and quell the rebellion in the northwest, we will be happy even if we eat braised vegetables."
Qiao Mingtang laughed and everyone sat down one after another. Feng Polu naturally became the main seat, while Qiao Mingtang sat next to him.
"Governor Qiao, I heard that Wei Tianqing escaped from prison yesterday?" After Feng Polu sat down, he asked straight to the point: "Can you arrest him now?"
Qiao Mingtang was stunned and smiled bitterly: "The Marquis is so informative."
"This does not require enlightenment." Feng Polu smiled and said, "The streets and alleys of Yunshan Prefecture City are all reward orders. After we entered the city, we saw at least a dozen posting reward orders. Even the blind man knew that Wei Tianqing had escaped from prison."
Qiao Mingtang looked cold and said, "To be honest, the traitor Wei Tianqing has indeed escaped from prison, but there is no news about him yet." He paused and said, "But don't worry, Marquis, I have sent people to search the whole way, and he will never be able to escape from Yunshan Prefecture City no matter what."
"It's okay for me, but the court will pursue it in the future. Without Wei Tianqing to submit the matter, things will be difficult to handle." Feng Polu chuckled and said, "Wei Tianqing is quite capable and can escape from the prison. No wonder Governor Qiao chose him as the commander of the Imperial Guard."
Chapter completed!