Chapter 48: Family Banquet
The guards of the Xiao family live in a row of side rooms, close to the tall courtyard wall.
Xiao Cheng took Li Xin and carried two jars of wine. He was still far away from the side room when he heard Wei Wu talking loudly.
But he was showing off what he had seen and heard in Bianliang City to these personal guards from northern Xinjiang.
From the three layers of walls and dozens of bridges in Tokyo City, we talked about the skills of the tiles in the tile-roofed houses, and then jumped to the royal etiquette of the four solar terms.
He went to Jinmingchi to perform martial arts, and it was as if he personally participated.
In fact, where has he been? Wei San has never been to the Goulan House.
Because of his disability, even if Xiao Cheng finally got him a pair of iron feet, in places like Tokyo, where money, appearance, and talent were all important factors, Wei Sanwei really felt that he couldn't get on the stage.
And now, the eldest lady in charge of the family has pointed out the eldest girl Wan'er in her house to Wei San as his wife. Wan'er's character, talent and knowledge are incomparable to many serious ladies from small families.
, Wei Wu burst into tears with gratitude. He felt ashamed in front of Wan'er and obeyed her words. How could he go out and wander around!
But if he wants to deceive these bumpkins who have just arrived in Bianliang, Tokyo from northern Xinjiang, that is enough.
Sure enough, there were waves of exclamations coming from inside.
Wei Wu was naturally close to these people.
He used to be one of them.
When these people saw Wei Wu's current situation, their loyalty to Xiao Ding became even stronger.
With a boss like this, what else is there to say?
He never deducted military pay, but also tried every means to provide subsidies to everyone. He was at the forefront of fighting. If any brother was disabled, he was also properly accommodated, just like Wei Wu before him.
Earlier, Wei Wu brought his daughter-in-law to meet with everyone. These big-headed soldiers who had never seen the world were all shocked. Whether it was their conversation or appearance, they were different from the ones they had seen before.
, the Northland mother-in-law who kills people with a knife is totally in heaven and earth.
Back then, Wei Wu had both of his legs broken, and was miserable. Everyone thought that this guy was dead, but in a few years, he actually changed his appearance and lived a much better life than them.
Standing outside the door, Xiao Cheng coughed slightly, opened the door and walked in.
The room immediately became quiet, and everyone, led by Wei Wu, stood up in unison.
"This is Erlang!" Wei Wu jumped lightly on his two iron feet and jumped in front of Xiao Cheng, introducing everyone: "My pair of iron feet was made for me by Erlang."
"I've seen Erlang!" A group of northern soldiers led by He Zheng all clasped their fists and bowed.
The person who came here is the brother of the general, and he is also a scholar and a scholar. I have often heard the general say that his brother is a scholar.
As for human beings, they have already respected him as if they were gods.
Because their leader, Xiao Ding, is a man who never makes lies.
Thinking about it, all the seventh-grade censors were so shameless and arrogant before. This Erlang is so talented, I am afraid he will look down on them.
Not to mess with scholars, especially those with official status, is a creed that these generals have always followed.
"Don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously!" Xiao Cheng dared to help He Zheng up tightly, bowed together, and returned the gift to everyone. "Brother, in the north, I have a lot of support and help from you. As the saying goes, there are three fences for one.
Zhuang, there are three gangs for one hero. Without you, my brother would probably not be able to achieve what he is today. Xiao Cheng, thank you very much."
Xiao Cheng's kindness was far beyond everyone's expectation. Everyone looked at each other and clasped their fists to salute without even daring to say anything. The room became a mess.
After a while of noise, the room became quiet again, and Wei Wu quickly invited Xiao Cheng to sit down, but Xiao Cheng asked everyone else to sit down first before sitting down.
However, Xiao Cheng casually asked about some customs and customs in Northern Xinjiang, the topography, and the battle process with the Liao people. Everyone also asked and answered. There was no such warm atmosphere in the room before. Judging from everyone's demeanor,
, everyone is still very restrained and cramped.
Xiao Cheng sighed secretly in his heart.
No matter how polite and amiable he pretends to be, the imprint on these people's hearts is not so easy to untie. Even Wei Wu, who has been with me for two years, is still standing behind him honestly at this moment.
Don’t you even want to sit down?
After several years in the mansion, Wei Wu paid more attention to the dignity and etiquette of superiors and subordinates than these men who had just come from the north.
What's more, now that he has married Miss Wan'er, he must have given instructions to Wei Wu not to go beyond the limit.
If I stay here any longer, it will make these people's lives difficult.
Immediately he stood up and excused himself to everyone.
"Brothers, you have traveled all the way. It's been a long journey, but now you are home. Although you can relax and unwind. Xiao Cheng doesn't have anything else good. He just brought two jars of wine for you. Wei Wu, you have to do it for me.
Please keep everyone company!" Xiao Cheng ordered.
"Don't worry, Erlang!" Wei Wu looked at the two bottles of wine without any labels and asked cautiously: "Is it from Tianxiang Pavilion?"
"Everyone has a life-and-death friendship with my eldest brother. Now that I'm here, how can I not bring out the best things to entertain the guests?" Xiao Cheng said with a smile: "You should beat me if you ask this!"
Wei Wu was overjoyed: "It's true that they should be beaten. They should be beaten. Don't worry, Erlang. I have to put them down here one by one today and sleep until tomorrow."
Although Xiao Cheng was around, no one dared to be presumptuous, but a low ouch sounded.
The room is full of strong men who have come from fire and walked with blood. They usually drink wine like water. The two jars of wine brought by the Xiao family's second son are quite a lot, but they only weigh more than twenty kilograms at most. There are a total of ten in this room.
Several people, each of them weighing only one kilogram of wine, can actually make everyone drunk? Moisturizing their throats is enough, right?
Xiao Cheng did not criticize Wei Wu. This wine was not the light wine that everyone usually drank. It was an out-and-out strong wine. Xiao Cheng rarely drank it. Judging from the taste, Xiao Cheng judged that this wine must have at least some
Go up at fifty-five degrees.
If you can really drink more than a kilogram, it would be considered a massive amount.
But I have never drunk alcohol of such strength before, and I am afraid it will be absolutely unbearable for the first time.
When Xiao Cheng walked out of the house, the dishes had already been delivered to the kitchen at a reasonable price.
Xiao Hanshi was considerate and sent these people very few vegetarian dishes. They were basically big fish and meat. Of course, the exquisite utensils were not used. Instead, they were full of huge sea bowls. And in the end
What stood out was a whole lamb that was roasted brown and fragrant.
Naturally, the Xiao family has no shortage of various spices. This lamb is so roasted that it will make people salivate immediately when they smell it.
Mrs. Xiao Han was really willing to spend money to provide these companions for her son. These people really had to stay at home for ten days and a half. Xiao Cheng estimated that Mrs. Xiao Han could make them gain several pounds.
When I walked to the main hall, I saw my old man who was in high spirits after taking a shower and changing clothes after getting off work. Xiao Yu, Xiao Sansi, the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty, was sitting at the top with Xiao Han, and Xiao Ding was taking his wife and children.
Meeting my parents!
Even though he changed into a uniform at this time, the fierceness of Xiao Ding's body was still evident. When Xiao Cheng, who looked gentle and elegant, stood next to him, the contrast became even more obvious.
"Don't you shave your beard?" Xiao Han said with obvious regret to Xiao Ding.
"My son has a tender face. With such a big beard, he can not only calm the soldiers, but also scare the enemy." Xiao Ding said with a smile: "But you can't shave it. It's not easy to grow it like this after shaving it."
Those words made Xiao Han's eyes turn red again.
Thinking of how difficult it was for his son to be in the Northland, struggling between life and death almost every day, he looked at Xiao Yu with a somewhat unkind look.
"The official is now a prime minister, and his status is sufficient. Ding'er has also made great contributions in northern Xinjiang. No one can say anything when he is transferred back. How can there be a lack of Ding'er in the upper four armies of Bianliang?
?”
Xiao Ding became a little anxious upon hearing this, and was about to speak, but Xiao Yu shook his head and said: "Ding'er is now the commander of an army, and he is famous in the north. How can I decide his whereabouts? I'm afraid it's just a matter of time.
It’s just the old rules of Chen Jingsheng, even if you say it, it won’t count.”
“Is it possible that under a single unified system of districts, we can still work for the government?”
"I'm afraid the control of Ding'er can only be changed if the officials speak out! Do you think I don't want to transfer him back?" Xiao Yu said, spreading his hands.
"Sir, mother, my son is doing well in Tianmen Village and he doesn't want to move!" Xiao Ding found the loophole and quickly expressed his attitude.
"I can't control that much, and it's not up to you to make the decision on this matter. If the official refuses to tell me, I will go to the palace to cry to the Queen tomorrow." Xiao Han said angrily.
"Don't make trouble!" Xiao Yu shook his head. He also knew that Xiao Hanshi was just speaking out of anger. "We will talk about this later."
"The food is ready." Xiao Cheng hurriedly came out to smooth things over, "Why don't we all chat while eating? My dear, didn't you say that when we get back to the official house, we will summon the eldest brother? Maybe after seeing how brave the eldest brother is, he will leave the eldest brother behind.
Tokyo is not allowed to leave! Our official family is famous for dragging all the good things to the imperial city."
This sentence made Xiao Han burst into laughter, not to mention that it was really possible.
But these words made Xiao Yu blush.
"It's nonsense. You can say whatever you want to the officials. If it spreads outside, it will be a crime of disrespect."
"They are all from my own family, how can it be spread outside!" This time, Xiao Han stood on Xiao Cheng's side. When he said this, he glanced around and saw the servants and maids around him.
Immediately, everyone lowered their heads.
The male leads the outside and the female leads the inside.
Xiao Yu didn't care about family affairs.
Chapter completed!