It was night, when the moon was rising above the willow branches, the lights of the Jiangzhou government office were brightly lit, and the maid Shuang'er and several cooks were busy preparing a feast.

They were very surprised. Your Excellency has never hosted a banquet for anyone since he took office, including the most familiar Master Duan. However, after returning from the afternoon, he ordered the chef to go out to buy ingredients for tonight's banquet, and also prepared a special meal. many.

Especially when they heard about the big bosses who were hosting a banquet for the army stationed outside the city, the cooks and Shuang'er began to become nervous, and they became panicked when they became nervous.

Do you have any quarrel with the garrison outside the city? Are those people harmful to you?

When the time came, the city gate opened, and a neat and powerful sound of horse riding sounded in the city. The shops that had been quietly lying down carefully opened their windows and looked at the neat horses walking on the streets of Jiangzhou. They thought... It was the people who entered the city gate who were killed by the Wuyi people who finally felt relieved. They turned out to be soldiers from the garrison.

What do the garrison soldiers mean when they enter Jiangzhou City at night? Looking at their direction, they are obviously heading towards the government office. This scene falls in the eyes of those who are interested, and they can't help but think about it. Some timid people are even worried about whether they will happen tomorrow. Such a big event as I imagined, I couldn't help but tremble, and I couldn't sleep all night.

In troubled times, there is no stable day.

There are not many people, only about thirty, there are no infantry, they are all on horseback. At the front is a young man about twenty-eighty-nine years old. His bronze face is looming in the night torches, and his eyes are slightly cold from time to time. .

He is Hu Bing, the garrison commander of Jiangzhou County, and he is in charge of five centurions under his command.

According to the laws of the Zhou Dynasty, garrison troops are not allowed to enter the inner city without permission, otherwise they will be punished as treason.

So this is why the people in the city were so frightened when they saw the garrison troops entering the city at night.

As soon as the horse stopped, the gate of the government office slowly opened.

Duan Qing's figure appeared behind the gate, held his hands and smiled from a distance: "Master Hu, Master Ling took the liberty to invite me, I have been waiting for a long time!"

Hu Bing rode on his horse and said coldly: "Master Duan, Master Ling is the newly appointed county magistrate. I can temporarily assume that Master Ling does not understand the local rules, but he should know the laws of the Zhou Dynasty."

Duan Qing laughed: "Master Hu, you are overthinking. Master Ling invited Master Hu and all of you because he is grateful for your great help in maintaining the security of our Jiangzhou Mansion. More importantly, you helped catch the gang of assassins. The mob has vented their anger on your behalf."

Hu Bing's face brightened slightly, and he smiled lightly and said: "This is my duty, why should Master Ling be so polite."

Duan Qing was about to speak when a hearty voice came from behind him: "How can such a thing of help be represented by just a word of thanks? Mr. Hu, Ling was busy in the kitchen just now and couldn't go far." Ying, sorry!"

At this time, Ling Xin'an's figure appeared behind Duan Qing, looking at Hu Bing with a smile on his face.

Hu Bing's face was startled. Although it was already night, Ling Xin'an gave him a completely different feeling at this time. It was a completely different feeling than when he first took office.

"Why, Mr. Hu, you're already here, why don't you come in and sit down? Do you really want me to join you and enter the inner city late at night to disturb my sleep?" Ling Xin'an said with a smile.

Hu Bing was stunned for a moment, then he laughed and said: "Master Ling, please speak quickly. Hu is really rude. Children, get off your horse and scare Master Ling. It is said that Master Ling's two maids are very beautiful."

Ling Xin'an smiled and said: "I don't have any maid, but I have two glasses of wine. If you can make the generals happy, please show some favor to Ling."

Hu Bing laughed again and immediately stepped into the government office, while Ling Xin'an entered side by side.

The front yard is the court hall, so naturally it cannot be used only for entertaining guests. The middle yard is where the maids and servants live, and it is natural to enter the inner yard.

As soon as they entered, Hu Bing and others' eyes lit up. Bright torches were lit around the inner courtyard, illuminating the inner courtyard without any dark corners. More importantly, at this time, Guo Song, Dou Kai and others were

Wearing home clothes, food was placed on a table nearly one meter wide but almost twenty meters long in the middle of the inner courtyard. The table was covered with off-white silk, and oil lamps were scattered on it, neatly arranged on both sides.

There are stools placed there, filled with food, and more are being added.

Behind them, the agents they had contact with on a daily basis were taking turns passing food to them.

"Is this?" Even Hu Bing was shocked by the scene in front of him.

Ling Xin'an smiled and said: "Master Hu, this is just a homely meal. Please take a seat."

After saying that, he led Hu Bing to sit in the right direction, and at the same time turned around and shouted: "Brothers behind, please feel free to do whatever you want!"

I saw Hu Bing sitting on the third seat on the left, and the two in front were centurions.

Ling Xin'an smiled and sat above the main table. Below, the garrison soldiers quickly sat down without any noise. When they all sat down, they stared at Ling Xin'an and Duan Qing.

Ling Xin'an didn't mind either. He quickly glanced over and saw that the soldiers who seemed to be sitting casually gathered the entire table and Hu soldiers together, forming a vague formation.

Ling Xin'an nodded secretly, looking at these soldiers, even at night, with the aura they exuded, she knew that they were veterans who had truly been on the battlefield.

The more this happens, the more Ling Xin'an has expectations.

"Captain Guo, hurry up and serve the food and wine!" Duan Qing shouted towards the back.

"Haha, here we come!" Guo Song came out of the kitchen at this time, holding a huge basin in his hand, which exuded a strong aroma of meat.

Just listen to him shouting: "Master Hu, you won't come home until you get drunk tonight!"

Seeing Guo Song at this moment, Hu Bing felt slightly relieved again. At the same time, he saw the figure of someone he was familiar with before.

Needless to say, Dou Kai, but He Jing, Zou He, Dou Xiaoyong, Duan Jiawu and other local policemen.

There was a cool breeze, and when all the dishes were served, Ling Xin'an smiled and said, "Colleagues, please sit down as you please."

Hearing this, Guo Song Doukai immediately sat down nearby with a huff.

You know, this is the first time Ling Xin'an has entertained everyone like this since he took office.

After everyone sat down, Ling Xin'an stood up and raised his glass: "Dear colleagues, since Ling took office, I have thanked you for taking care of me. If you have offended me in the past, please forgive me. This drink is for Ling."

I apologize to everyone."

After that, he drank it all in one gulp, and before Shuang'er could react, he grabbed the wine bottle and filled himself a second glass.

"This cup is to thank Mr. Hu and all brothers for showing their respect to me. I will do it first as a token of my respect!"

When the glass was empty, Shuang'er, who had learned his lesson, immediately poured the wine on.

"This cup is to thank Chief Duan, Detective Guo, and Detective Dou for putting up with me. I'll do it!"

After three cups, Ling Xin'an's expression remained unchanged, which made Chief Hu Bing, Duan and others change their expressions.

This is the grain wine reserved by the government office. The alcohol content is not low. After three glasses of wine, an ordinary scholar would be unable to bear it and fall down directly.

It's a pity that they didn't know that the person in front of them was no longer the person named Ling Zhian, but a Ling Xin'an with an eight-point face.

As everyone knows, Ling Xin'an kept complaining in her heart at this time: "This wine is a waste of food, it's too unpleasant to drink."

"Master Duan, shouldn't you toast Mr. Hu and others?"

Ling Xin'an sat down and smiled.

Duan Qing understood immediately, picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Master Hu, I'm sorry, I'll drink this glass of wine first as a token of respect."

Then drink it all in one gulp.

Immediately afterwards, Guo Song and others paid respect to Hu Bing for various reasons, always doing it first as a sign of respect. At this time, a person opposite Hu Bing nodded to him imperceptibly.

Ling Xin'an saw it and smiled. She had already picked up the food in front of her and took a few bites when Duan Qing was toasting.

In troubled times, everyone must be cautious. Seeing Hu Bing like this, Ling Xin'an felt a little relieved, because there will be many things in the future that will need people like them. Ling Xin'an looked at Duan Qing and others and couldn't help but sigh, she is really lacking people.

ah.

Seeing that the food and wine were safe, Hu Bing laughed and said, "Master Ling is really polite. You and I, our colleagues, have contributed a negligible amount to the Holy Lord, so why spend so much money."

Ling Xin'an said: "Mr. Hu, you're welcome, I'll give you a toast!"

He raised his glass and clinked it with Hu Bing from afar.

Hu Bing raised his glass and drank it in one gulp.

Ling Xin'an waved her hand: "Eat vegetables!"

Everyone started to raise their chopsticks. Guo Song and others had already been in contact with the garrison soldiers. At this time, they felt relieved and the atmosphere immediately became lively.

Food and wine were served continuously while eating, and the finished dishes were immediately taken away. Even Duan Qing had never seen such a banquet.

Directly opposite Hu Bing, a thin elder was slowly tasting the dishes.

Ling Xin'an looked at him and said with a smile: "I wonder what you call me? Are these dishes not to your taste?"

Hearing this, the thin elder looked at Ling Xin'an and said with a smile: "Sir Ling, it's normal for noble people to be busy with their affairs. It's normal not to remember the younger one. The younger one is Zou Wenshi, the staff member of Lord Hu's tent."

Ling Xin'an suddenly realized: "It turns out to be Staff Zou. Ling will give you a drink."

Zou Wen raised his glass: "You're welcome, sir. Zou is too drunk, so let's do whatever he wants!"

Ling Xin'an smiled and said, "Whatever you want!"

Raise your glass and drink it all in one gulp.

A small episode passed in an instant.

After everyone had finished drinking for three rounds and the atmosphere reached its peak, Duan Qing coughed lightly, raised his glass and shouted: "Duan, here's a drink to you, sir."

Ling Xin'an raised her glass: "Master Duan, you're welcome."

Next, there was another toast, and Ling Xin'an accepted everyone who came. At this point, everyone completely let go and ate with great abandon.

Some people are grabbing meat to eat, some are grabbing wine to drink, and there is no longer the original restraint.

Looking at such a chaotic scene of people snatching food, Hu Bing smiled bitterly: "Master Ling, you are laughing!"

Ling Xin'an shook her head: "Master Hu, you are too unreasonable. I am a great Zhou man who has sacrificed my head and blood to protect my family and my country. I wish I could eat the meat of Huns when I was hungry, laugh about it and drink the blood of Huns, and completely destroy those Tatars."

Sweeping out my kingdom, drinking from a big bowl, and eating meat with big mouthfuls, this is exactly what a man of my Zhou Dynasty should look like."

After saying that, the scene suddenly became as quiet as a ghost, and everyone looked at Ling Xin'an, who looked at everyone with a confused expression.

Immediately afterwards, waves of extremely powerful and murderous aura suddenly erupted and shot straight into the sky. At the same time, roars were heard: "Throw your heads and spill your blood. I wish my ambitions could eat the meat of Huns and laugh and drink the blood of Huns."

The majestic momentum makes people's blood boil.

"Okay!" Hu Bing slapped the table and shouted to Ling Xin'an: "What a wonderful sentence. I wish I could eat Hun meat when I was hungry, and drink Hun blood when I was thirsty. Lord Ling, I respect you!"

Ling Xin'an stood up and raised her wine glass: "Brothers, let's do it!"

"Do it!" everyone shouted.
Chapter completed!