In the restaurant, Liang Jing raised his glass high and drank it in one gulp.
Everyone raised their heads to drink, and Liang Jing looked at them calmly under the light.
Some people are happy, some are pretending to be happy; some are tired, but keep their spirits up... More than ten people are a drama, and various dramas are constantly being performed.
After his sister became the princess, Liang Jing, who was taken to Chang'an, felt the need to win over some people.
He was a social expert in Shu, and he got along well with local cowards.
After arriving in Chang'an, he used the methods he used in Shu, being bold and enthusiastic.
But several times later, he found that he was being treated as a mallet... If he borrowed money and refused to repay it, and invited someone to drink, this person could attract more than a dozen of his friends...
He gradually realized that he was being treated as a stick by these people.
He still doesn't change. In a word, money is like a bastard, spend it and then earn it.
While calling for friends, he selected some useful people and formed a small group with these people.
But he found that his level was too low to help his sister, let alone help him gain a foothold in Chang'an.
At this moment, the emperor stretched out a pair of magic hands and snatched away his sister who was still his daughter-in-law.
He was shocked to find that he had become the elder brother of his beloved concubine.
Then those people changed, and their once contemptuous faces turned into flattery.
What makes these people bend over?
It's power!
The corners of Liang Jing's mouth were slightly raised, with a touch of sarcasm hanging on the corner of his mouth, which then turned into a passionate laugh.
"I won't come home until I get drunk today!"
"You won't come home until you're drunk!"
The atmosphere gradually became warmer.
Knock knock knock!
Someone knocked on the door.
The man who came in was the official Liang Jing had recently attracted.
"I'm late."
"Drinking as a penalty!" Liang Jing laughed.
It was said that he was being punished by drinking alcohol, so he himself accompanied him.
It must be said that this heroic style makes people think that this person is reliable.
"Why are you late?" someone asked.
The official said: "The DPRK is preparing to send an envoy to the Southern Zhou Dynasty. The envoy has not been decided yet, but there is some controversy over who will accompany him."
"As an envoy to Southern Zhou Dynasty?" Everyone lost interest upon hearing this.
"Except for the money, there is nothing else in that place."
"Nanzhou Zhenbao is now working as a hostage in Chang'an, and that woman is absolutely beautiful."
Liang Jing was not interested in this matter either.
The official raised his glass and said, "Mr. Liang, I remember that you have a good relationship with Chenzhou Sima Yang Xuan. Why is there no one today?"
Yang Xuan came to Chang'an... Liang Jing remained calm and said with a smile: "It's the end of the year and there are many things to do."
Everyone laughed knowingly.
It's the end of the year, and when local officials come to Chang'an, they not only have to report on their duties, but they also have to go to camp.
An official drank too much and said in a dazed manner: "To be an official, you must first know how to be a human being!"
"It's true!"
"Drink a drink for this!"
Everyone raised their glasses loudly, but no one saw the gloom in Liang Jing's eyes.
In his eyes, Yang Xuan is one of his own. But this one of his own refused his help last time and planned his own future.
This time when Yang Xuan came to Chang'an, he didn't come to meet him first. This shows that this person has been separated.
Why?
The thought passed by in a flash.
Look at the officials here, which one is not more powerful than Yang Xuan?
Why be depressed over a young man?
Thinking of this, Liang Jing smiled and raised his glass.
“Good wine!”
Suddenly someone shouted from next door and knocked on the table very loudly.
Everyone was startled, and Liang Jing shouted: "Who is making a fuss?"
There was silence next door. After a while, someone knocked on the door.
The attendant opened the door.
There was a big man outside. He looked burly, but upon closer inspection, he turned out to be a foreigner.
The man smiled honestly and saluted, "Shi Zhongtang in Southern Xinjiang has met you all. I have been fighting in Southern Xinjiang for many years and have never drunk such fine wine, but I just lost my composure."
He turned around and said, "Chun Yu, bring me some wine."
A bottle of wine was brought, and Chunyu gave Shi Zhongtang a warning look.
"Shame on you!"
A jar of wine was exchanged.
Shi Zhongtang raised the jar and drank.
Gudong, Gudong...
After finishing the jar of wine, Shi Zhongtang cupped his hands and said, "I'm offended."
He was about to go back and glanced at Liang Jing seemingly casually.
"Wait a minute!"
Shi Zhongtang felt happy, turned around and smiled, "What can I ask?"
Liang Jing asked, "What kind of position do warriors from southern Xinjiang have?"
"General of Southern Xinjiang."
The general has entered the rank of mid-level general. If someone can help him, his promotion is just around the corner.
Liang Jing pointed to the side of him. The official suddenly stood up and changed his seat.
"Can I still drink?" Liang Jing asked.
Shi Zhongtang smiled and said, "Why not?"
"sit!"
When Shi Zhongtang entered the room, he first cupped his hands and looked a little restrained.
After a few drinks, Shi Zhongtang mingled with the group of people.
He looks honest and honest, and does not appear to be aggressive. He has a good temper, and the key is that he is also eloquent. He describes the scenery of southern Xinjiang in a very moving way.
"...Xiaoguan rushed in with his brothers, and a group of women were hiding inside. Thinking that the brothers had been holding back for a long time, Xiaguan ordered them to do their own thing."
Shi Zhongtang narrowed his right eye slightly when he saw that everyone was listening in rapt attention.
"A group of people went in, and there were still people waiting outside. It didn't take long for a group of people to come out, but one person never came out. Everyone was surprised, thinking, is this person so good? After waiting, this person still didn't come out.
.”
"Good work!" someone praised.
Everyone was envious.
"The official kicked open the door and took a look. When he saw it, the man's armor and clothes were intact. He was sitting there and taking a nap. The woman was shouting on the side, and her voice was hoarse."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh.
If you want to integrate into a group, drinking is the best way, followed by matters between men and women... This is the so-called three irons in life.
Liang Jing then asked about some situations in southern Xinjiang, and Shi Zhongtang spoke in an orderly manner, and the key was to have something to say.
"Nan Zhou, what do you think?"
"The rebellion of the foreign tribes is inseparable from the Southern Zhou Dynasty. I thought that the Southern Zhou Dynasty should be beaten. If the Southern Zhou Dynasty refuses to accept it, then a large army will be used to suppress the territory."
"Bei Liao will take advantage of the situation to send troops." Liang Jing played with the wine glass.
Shi Zhongtang said with a smile: "It will retreat with one strike, which is enough to frighten the Southern Zhou Dynasty."
"interesting!"
The two toasted and then whispered.
After drinking, Liang Jing and Shi Zhongtang were already arming themselves.
"I wish I could be like this every day with Mr. Liang."
Shi Zhongtang sighed.
"Do you want to go back to Chang'an?" Liang Jing seemed to have drunk too much, but in fact he was observing Shi Zhongtang.
Shi Zhongtang smiled brightly, "Xiaguan has no relatives in southern Xinjiang and no one to help him. He won't be able to come back!"
A general has no foundation, and it is difficult to get promoted in the army.
"Some people say that the guards in Chang'an are the dogs that keep the household, and the northern and southern borders are the tigers and benches." Liang Jing said playfully: "Where do you want to go?"
The brothers and sisters have attracted many people, but they have been unable to get involved in the army. Generals are like duckweeds and are best controlled. Liang Jing is inevitably moved.
Shi Zhongtang smiled bitterly, "I can't help myself."
"What if I help you?"
Shi Zhongtang looked sideways at Liang Jing, almost gritting his teeth and said: "From now on, I will only listen to the doctor's orders. I will kill whoever the doctor tells me to kill!"
This is a word of allegiance.
A general who has no foundation is suddenly valued by a nobleman. He is being reserved if he doesn't kneel down.
Liang Jing patted him on the shoulder, "What do you want to do in the future?"
"Be a high official."
Chi Guoguo's pursuit of fame and fortune made Liang Jing laugh, "Let's go!"
The two went to a brothel.
Two female prostitutes each.
When entering the room, Liang Jing smiled and said: "Don't let the female prostitute call you, just sleep aside."
Shi Zhongtang's face was slightly red, "But the lower officials don't know how to do it. If the doctor doesn't believe me, why don't we talk to him in bed together at night?"
"good!"
The next morning, when the two came out of the brothel, they seemed to have become real brothers.
"You go back and take a bath. I'll go to the palace later to take a look. If it's okay, I'll let you go and see the market."
After Shi Zhongtang left, a man walked up to Liang Jing.
"Shi Zhongtang's original name was Ashina Shiming. After joining the army, he fought fiercely and could overwhelm the soldiers. He would always rush to the front in every battle..."
Liang Jing yawned, "What's the background?"
"Zhang Huan seems to value him, but he is like a cat or dog, beating him from time to time."
"In this way, it can be used. If he strives for his own success, let's lend a hand to help. Your Majesty also has her own people in the army. Come, go to the palace and ask if your Majesty has any free time today."
Yang Xuan is renovating the house and is very busy.
At this time, Liang Jing took Shi Zhongtang into the palace.
"Don't look around." Liang Jing said with a cold face.
"yes!"
Shi Zhongtang was very nervous.
"Let's see." Liang Jing teased him and patted his shoulder, "If you like someone, I may not be able to reward you."
Shi Zhongtang blushed, "They are all as noble as fairies, how dare you lower your rank!"
The country bumpkin-like awe made Liang Jing's heart move slightly.
"Mother, that person is here."
The imperial concubine looked at the score lazily, then threw it away, with a hint of impatience in her eyes, "Who is he, worthy of being brought to see him by the eldest brother?"
Jiao Li sent someone to get the clothes, stepped forward and said with a smile: "Da Langjun is becoming more and more capable now. His Majesty even praised him last time."
Then change clothes.
After a while, someone came in from outside to ask for instructions.
Jiao Li nodded, "Let him come in."
Liang Jing was the first to come in. He nodded sideways, while Shi Zhongtang walked in with his head lowered and his steps staggering.
The body was actually trembling.
Jiao Li said in a low voice: "Madam, Da Langjun said he is a general from Southern Xinjiang."
The imperial concubine nodded, and Jiao Li said: "Send your name."
At this time, you should stand up and report your identity and name.
Plop!
Shi Zhongtang knelt down and said in a trembling voice: "Southern Xinjiang... This little man comes from Southern Xinjiang. His name is Shi Zhongtang. He is loyal to the Tang Dynasty."
Let alone an audience with a noble concubine, even if it is an audience with the emperor, there is no need to perform this grand ceremony.
Poof!
Jiao Li couldn't help but laugh.
The imperial concubine covered her mouth and said, "Raise your head."
Shi Zhongtang slowly raised his head, looked at the imperial concubine blankly, and suddenly kowtowed.
"Aniang! Aniang!"
The imperial concubine was stunned, "Who is your aunt?"
Shi Zhongtang kowtowed, "When I see the noble concubine, I feel kind and think of my mother-in-law who left early."
The imperial concubine couldn't bear it any longer and threw her head back and laughed.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Shi Zhongtang looked at her stupidly, until Jiao Li shouted: "Discourteous!", then he lowered his head.
Liang Jing teased: "Am I going to adopt an adopted son?"
The imperial concubine was startled, "How can such a thing happen?"
Someone went to report it to the emperor, and later brought the emperor's words.
"Your Majesty said that if you have a son, you will be the son of three emperors."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
This is obviously the emperor's ridicule.
A group of people laughed together.
But the imperial concubine became interested and said, "Let me prepare some water."
ah!
Everyone was stunned.
Liang Jing smiled and said: "Shi Zhongtang, you haven't called me yet."
"Aniang!"
Shi Zhongtang raised his head and said with a simple and honest face, "I've seen my mother-in-law."
Turning around, he paid homage to Liang Jing again, "I've met my uncle."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
When the emperor learned that the imperial concubine was indeed going to adopt an adopted son, he also condescended to watch the fun.
The washing of children in the Three Dynasties was just a ceremony, so the imperial concubine could not do it herself, so she let the palace staff handle it for her.
After taking a bath, come back to see me.
"I've met my mother-in-law."
The imperial concubine was very interested, "Give Yunshan Nu a gift."
There was a lot of commotion and the palace was enjoying itself.
Then there was a banquet, and Shi Zhongtang was very drunk. The imperial concubine's cheeks turned red and she shouted: "Let the palace men carry me out!"
Shi Zhongtang was already generous and plump, and more than a dozen palace servants held up boards and carried the concubine's newly adopted adopted son around the palace.
The imperial concubine was amused, and the emperor was also having fun. With a wave of his hand, which was proficient in musical instruments, Shi Zhongtang instantly rose to the top.
"General Yunhui."
General Yunhui started from the third rank, and then went up to the third rank, entering the ranks of the top military generals.
This soaring speed is shocking, but it is commonplace in the palace and in the court.
In the past year or so, the emperor has become more and more generous, and he often rewards those around him generously. The concubine's sister has become a rich man in Chang'an. As for the title, she throws it away casually, without feeling bad.
Yang Xuan is still busy.
He has to personally inspect the decoration materials to avoid being cheated. He has to keep an eye on the decoration nodes to avoid problems being covered up...
He squatted in the open space in the backyard and ate biscuits. A craftsman came out and asked, "Yang Sima, how do you arrange this bedroom?"
Yang Xuan swallowed the food in his mouth, "In the future, a dressing table should be placed next to the window, and the bed should not be too far away. In addition, the windows should be carved."
The craftsman asked: "There are many types of carvings. With Yang Sima's martial arts skills, I want to carve a majestic one?"
"No, carve some flowers and plants. That's it, second child."
"What?"
Wang Laoer squatted at the door of the kitchen and was eating too.
"Go to the Imperial Academy and ask Aning what she likes to have carved on her windows."
"oh!"
Wang Laoer ran away quickly.
He will come back later.
"Anything is fine."
An Ning is really considerate.
Wang Laoer continued to squat and picked up the Hu cake from before, "By the way, she also said...it would be better if she carved some medicinal flowers."
Isn’t everything okay?
Yang Xuan was confused and felt that women were really mysterious.
Suzaku sighed, "A woman's heart is like a needle in the sea. Xiao Xuanzi, I'm starting to worry about your future. Remember, your husband can't be weak!"
Aning is not that kind of person!
Yang Xuan told the craftsmen again.
"Zitai!"
A head popped out of the wall.
"Three blessings?" Yang Xuan said angrily: "Why don't you take the ordinary path?"
Zhao Sanfu held up with one hand, turned over freely and easily, landed on the ground easily, clapped his hands and said: "I have some reputation now, and I am worried that it will affect you."
"What kind of reputation?" Yang Xuan stuffed the last piece of Hu cake into his mouth.
"The reputation of being a cruel official." Zhao Sanfu looked more awe-inspiring, and also looked more indifferent and almost proud.
"It doesn't look like it."
When Zhao Sanfu saw Wang Laoer concentrating on eating, he laughed and said, "Younger, do you think I'm a cruel official?"
Wang Laoer raised his head and looked at him seriously for a moment.