At the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, all the civil and military officials arrived. They stood in twos and threes outside the Meridian Gate, seemingly chatting and having nothing to do, but in fact they could form small groups.
For example, Jian Yi was always surrounded by courtiers who wanted to flatter him, and the same was true for the other ministers.
Yang Rong, Xie Jin's six or seven cabinet bachelors, also gathered together and hugged each other.
Xu Jingchang has always been miserable. He is a loner and no one wants to get close to him.
But today's situation is a bit special. King of Han Zhu Gaoxu is following closely beside him, walking back and forth, just like a little follower.
This scene shocked everyone.
Is this still the always arrogant Zhu Gaoxu?
Don't be possessed by evil spirits!
On Xungui's side, Qiu Fu and others also came, but due to the previous incident, Qiu Fu was angry at Zhu Gaoxu's incompetence and did not come to say hello.
What is surprising is that Zhu Neng, Duke of Chengguo, came over on his own initiative.
It is quite appropriate to say that we are not a family and we do not belong to the same family.
"Do you still have the nerve to come?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "I would like to learn, but I am suffering from the lack of famous teachers..."
As if they were back in the military camp again, they fought in succession and defeated the Confederate army, becoming invincible.
In order to survive, it is not easy for everyone.
Li Jinglong said bitterly: "Let's make do with life, we can't live in search of death."
Zhu Neng can't be said to be very good. At least Qiu Fu is back. He is not so comfortable as the second-in-command of Jingnan Xungui.
Xu Jingchang gave him a look. This is the only thing you can brag about, but don't delay me from forming cliques.
One sentence made Li Jinglong blush. Just as he was retreating, Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Mr. Cao Guo, I haven't seen you for a few days. How are you now?"
"Xu Tongzheng, I, I'm afraid I'm not good enough..."
"The King of Han should always be filial to His Majesty. I will go and ask Duke Cheng Guo for advice when I have time."
Fortunately, they both still respected Xu Jingchang and restrained themselves from getting angry.
But who can agree to use him?
"Xu Tongzheng, thank you for the mooncakes. Go back and pick out some good bows for me. You, a general, can't let go of your ability to ride and shoot."
Xu Jingchang and Xia Yuanji exchanged glances. They were both poor people in the world, so they could only join a group to keep warm.
Zhu Gaoxu glared and wanted to curse, but Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Mr. Cao Guo, I recently received a note from the Ministry of Rites. I want to compile actual records. I plan to recommend you to be in charge of the military affairs department. Are you interested?"
"I'll do it!" Zhu Gaoxu suddenly said excitedly: "Cousin, if you want to learn, just learn from me. My martial arts are what my father and the emperor agreed."
"Okay, okay! The literati speak, and the warriors act. Zheng Heng, I remember well, your father was a hereditary member of the Thousand Households during the reign of Taizu, and Cao Guogong's father, King Qiyang, was the nephew of Emperor Taizu. This is also similar to the banquet of bronze birds.
In Taiwan, five good generals will fight against the heroes of the clan. It is indeed a battle between dragons and tigers, a good show."
It is the hereditary Cao Guogong, the special official of Guanglu, Zuo Zhuguo, the crown prince and grand master Li Jinglong!
"Xu Tongzheng, I, I think it's a happy day today, so I shouldn't take action, lest I hurt my harmony..."
Li Jinglong was shocked. This was what Master Yao said. He quickly thanked him without going into details. The palace door opened and the officials entered.
Even Xu Jingchang himself is a person who hates people and hates dogs. There is no one who can achieve this level of officialdom.
Xu Jingchang said, walked up to Li Jinglong and whispered: "Can you beat me?"
But the Mid-Autumn Festival cannot but come.
A prince, two great ministers, two high-ranking princes, both civil and military, rich in money and soldiers... But after careful analysis, this is not the case.
If Xu Jingchang is hated by people and hated by dogs, then Li Jinglong is angry and resentful, and everyone wants him to get out of here. Li Jinglong also knows that, and he usually doesn't come out.
When he got closer, he noticed Zhu Gaoxu's cannibalistic gaze.
The speaker was none other than Zheng Heng, the Marquis of Wu'an.
But at this moment, another person hurried over. He looked around and plunged into Xu Jingchang's circle.
Zheng Heng sneered and said: "Well, I won't say anything. I'll ask Mr. Cao Guo to take action and compete with me. I'll do it for His Majesty's entertainment!"
"Gong Cao Guo, Xu Tongzheng has taken a liking to you, and I also think you are pretty good."
Xu Jingchang's side was fine, and the civil servants were even more honest. Only those Jingnan nobles started shouting and drinking without having a few glasses of wine.
Yao Guangxiao, because of his background, could only be a solitary minister in the court and could not play with anyone.
"Don't be afraid, you just need to tell the truth. My father said before his death that among the noble sons, you are second to none, Cao Guogong. Your civil and military skills are rare in this world."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "We don't know each other until we fight. Your Majesty and my grandfather are both princes awarded by Taizu. If you don't get it, I will have to let me, with my little arms and legs, get it. This is the face of several generations, and warriors compete for it.
All you need is one breath. If you are a real man, don’t say you are incompetent and don’t embarrass your ancestors. Come on, let me toast you first.”
How could Li Jinglong have the courage to fight with Zheng Heng? Just as he was about to refuse, he suddenly heard Xu Jingchang clasping his hands and laughing.
While they were chatting, two more people came over, a monk and a civil servant.
When Xu Jingchang saw this scene, he immediately understood that this old Xia was really a ghost. He went to ask Queen Xu for protection, and he approached Master Yao.
When Zhu Di saw this, not only was he not angry, but he was overjoyed and encouraged him to drink.
On the other hand, the old monk Yao Guangxiao had some thoughts in his heart and a smile on his face.
In fact, if you look carefully, they are quite a group.
"Mr. Cao Guo, although you are superior to me in rank, I am still dissatisfied. How can a defeated general be brave?"
Li Jinglong's face turned red and he became more and more embarrassed. He was not attending a banquet, he was just looking for a scolding.
Xu Jingchang and his group were all in the front and had the best position.
At this time, one of the nobles stood up and said, "Your Majesty, there are fine wines and delicious food, but there is nothing to entertain you. I will perform martial arts to entertain your Majesty, just like in the past in the military camp."
After all, if he hadn't sent hundreds of thousands of troops, Zhu Di wouldn't have been able to win so easily. What's more, Li Jinglong took the initiative to open up the city and sacrifice Yingtian, which was even more of a feat.
At night, bonfires were lit in the military camp, and people sang and danced without restraint.
Zheng Heng said proudly: "Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty. When I fought in Baigou, I rushed to the front, killed countless people, and chased me to Jinan City in one breath... By the way, I fled in front of me in embarrassment at that time, and I couldn't catch up.
The people on top seem to be on top of the Golden Palace as well."
This man is tall, handsome, graceful and dignified.
Xu Jingchang praised Li Jinglong so much that Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Neng's eyes dropped. What the hell are you doing?
But with Zhu Di firmly taking the throne, Li Jinglong's life became more uncomfortable.
Even the recognized virtuous king Zhu Ji of Zhou wrote a letter of impeachment, saying that Li Jinglong had asked for bribes from him.
Yao Guangxiao and Xia Yuanji also came over.
Zheng Heng set his sights on Li Jinglong.
The Ministry of Punishments impeached him for harboring evil intentions and plotting evil intentions. The Ministry of Officials impeached him for conspiring to rebel with his brothers. The Ministry of Rites even impeached him for accepting the obeisance of his slaves at home, just like the emperor.
Li Jinglong was startled. He wanted to take any job now, not to mention repairing records, even repairing horse hoofs!
Um!
This is very reasonable.
After Zhu Di arrived, he had a smile on his face and was in a good mood.
Zhu Gaoxu ruined a good thing because of his own stupidity, and he was full of regrets and didn't know how to make things right. Xia Yuanji had enemies all over the world because of the tax issue.
He was attacked unanimously from above and below.
Li Jinglong's blood was surging. He stared at the glass of wine and gritted his teeth. "Thank you Xu Tongzheng. You'd better wait until I win before drinking."
Li Jinglong was startled. Of course he could beat him. The question was, would he dare?
"Today is a festive day. There is no need to be formal. Let's drink and express our feelings freely."
The ministers congratulated the emperor, and then the banquet began.
Zhu Di smiled and said, "Okay, I know your abilities. You are the bravest of the three armies and you are invincible."
Zhu Neng smiled and nodded, "Okay, that's what I asked for."
He didn't have time to observe carefully. Seeing that there weren't many people, he came over.
According to what Zhu Di said when he entered the city, Li Jinglong was the chief hero.
"wrong."
After saying that, Li Jinglong flew out with a strong step, raised his fist, and hit Zheng Heng.
Zheng Heng didn't expect that this guy would take the initiative to attack, so he hurriedly attacked, but he didn't expect that he was hit by a powerful and heavy punch, causing him to retreat one after another... Li Jinglong stepped forward and swept his legs, and Zheng Heng fell to the ground.
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Zheng Heng was stunned. He got up from the ground and said angrily: "You, you attacked sneakily, you don't have martial ethics. I'm not ready yet!"
Li Jinglong punched and kicked the evil spirit in his chest, and couldn't help but sneered: "Zheng Heng, come again if you don't accept it!"
