Chapter 1,257: Slave Wedding Banquet Brothers Together
Jingkou, Suanshan Town, Qili Township, Liujiacun, Liuyujiazhai.
More than seventy tables of running water mats have been placed outside the courtyard of Liu Yu's house. This house is already the largest in the village, but it still cannot accommodate so many tables. There are lights and decorations inside and outside the house, and red ribbons are everywhere.
, in this era, there is no such model of gathering around the table for meals as in later generations. Usually everyone is still used to the system of sharing meals per person, but today Liu Yu follows the rules of the army, working in groups of ten, just like when marching and fighting.
It was like surrounding a big pot, but what was placed in front of everyone today was chicken, duck, and fish. In front of each group, the main dish was a big pig head. This is Jingkou's famous pig-killing dish, also called the first dish.
Cai, Liu Yu spent a lot of his savings on this wedding banquet.
Tan Pingzhi smiled and patted Tan Daoji on the shoulder: "Daoji, you usually like to eat meat the most. Why are you so polite today? Is this still the Daoji I know?"
Tan Daoji smiled slightly: "I'm afraid it will be difficult to travel if you eat too much. Before we went to battle, we only ate to seventy percent full."
Wei Yongzhi on the side rolled his lips: "Daoji, what are you talking nonsense about? Although Brother Jinu said he was leaving, he didn't say he would leave tonight. This is his big day, and he has to have a bridal chamber with his wife anyway.
We won’t leave until two days later.”
Liu Yi smiled and shook his head: "I think what Dao Ji said makes sense. Soldiers are valuable and fast. Maybe the slaves will set off today. I don't know."
He Wuji was chewing on a big pig leg in his hand, and his mouth was full of oil. After hearing this, he put the pig's trotter down, wiped his mouth, and said: "Hey, you have said that you will follow the slaves since the beginning of the banquet.
Let’s go, I said, what will the court think of so many people leaving together? I came all the way from Donghai Palace to attend his wedding today, but unlike you, I have already made preparations. Even if I have to leave,
I have to go back and take leave."
Having said this, he looked at Liu Yi: "Xile, can you, the Sima of South Xuzhou, leave your post casually?"
Liu Yi curled up his lips and said: "Normally, this is not possible, but Governor Diao and Governor Diao were transferred out yesterday, and the new Governor has not arrived yet. I have the final say here. Even if I resign and leave, it won't be a big deal.
Anyway, it doesn’t matter if we are short of officials in Jingkou."
Xiang Jing laughed: "Brother Xile, it would be great if you could go to Luoyang with Brother Jinu. We old brothers will stay together and never be separated."
A hint of deep meaning flashed in Liu Yi's eyes, and he turned to look at Liu Jingxuan who was sitting on the side seat, and said: "Ah Shou, what do you say, can you go away?"
Liu Jingxuan sighed: "I want to go more than any of you, but I am currently in the military and cannot leave my post without permission. My father values me too closely. I have to beg for a long time to come to this wedding today."
When I left, he told me that if I didn't go to Dian Mao before noon tomorrow, he would punish me according to military law and kill me!"
Liu Yi smiled and shook his head: "That's because you missed the opportunity to make new achievements. In the past two years, we have been bored in Jingkou. We have no wars, and we have to suffer from those outsiders who say what we are.
The defeated general, An Guangyan, is brave. Now Wang Zhenjun has rebuilt the Beifu Army. Instead of recalling us old brothers, he has called in bandits who helped rob homes and houses. Ah Shou, as a law enforcement officer, you are quite busy now."
Liu Jingxuan said angrily: "Knowing the truth, I now have to deal with at least a dozen cases of these people committing crimes every day. They are either pretending to be bandits and robbing, or robbing civilian women, and there are even people who resell military supplies. According to the military law of our Beifu Army,
They all need to be beheaded."
Meng Chang sighed: "Xuanshuai is no longer here, and the rules have also changed. In the past, the Beifu Army was from Jingkou. They were all fellow villagers, and they had their own responsibilities. They were able to fight against foreign enemies. But now, they are recruiting only stragglers. What's more,
We have to coax them, as long as no one is hurt, even if it is robbery and rape, it will only be done with dozens of military sticks. The Beifu army is really boring, it is better to go to the north with the slaves."
Liu Yu's laughter was accompanied by a high-concentration wine burp: "You guys, if you can't feel happy after drinking, why can't you put down other things and finish this bowl first?"
He was dressed in a bright red robe, a standard groom's attire. Today was his big day. His whole body smelled of alcohol, and even his face was red. He held up the wine bowl and raised his head.
He drank it all without leaving a drop.
Everyone at this table looked at each other and smiled. They also raised their wine bowls and drank down the wine. He Wuji laughed and said: "Jinnu, don't drink too much today. We will enter the bridal chamber soon. If you are not strong enough, then
But it’s so embarrassing!”
Liu Yu smiled and waved his hand, suddenly squatted down and lowered his voice: "Brothers, are you ready to set off at any time?"
He Wuji frowned: "Are you really going to leave overnight?"
Liu Yu shook his head: "Wuji, if it's inconvenient for you, you don't have to go there. This time we acted privately and there are risks. You, the lieutenant of the East China Sea Palace, have come so easily, so don't wade into this muddy water."
He Wuji said angrily: "Jinnu, what do you think of me? Our brothers are close friends who lick blood with each other. You are going to Luoyang for the honor of our Beifu Army. What reason do I have not to go? I
I went home to pack up and set off overnight. Many people resigned from Da Jin and left, including me."
Liu Yu felt hot in his heart, nodded, and turned to look at Liu Yi. Before he could speak, Liu Yi said: "Jinnu, don't say anything. You were willing to discuss this matter with me the day before yesterday. I just think it's worth it."
I, treat me as a brother, you asked, how can I refuse, everything has been arranged, I have more than 200 brothers here, we can go on the road together, but it is a bit irritating to have so many people walking together, so we will go there in batches,
I, Yanda, and Liu Fan will each take a group."
Liu Yu patted Liu Yi on the shoulder: "Here, you are considered half a Jingkou parent official, and you are the most important official among us. If you are willing to give up your official position and come with me, I will remember your love for the rest of my life."
Liu Yu's eyes finally fell on Liu Jingxuan. The giant man's eyes were shining. He suddenly picked up a jar of wine next to him, raised his head and drank hard. After drinking half of it, he jumped up and threw the jar of wine on the ground.
Guan, wiping his mouth, was about to speak. Liu Yu smiled and held his shoulders: "Ah Shou, forget it, your father needs you more, and we also need you to take good care of the Beifu Army here and take good care of our family!