That night, Xu Wei sent someone to invite Su Jin to a banquet. The banquet was held at a restaurant called Zie Yue Lou on the cross street north of the government office. There were not many restaurants in Weizhou city, and the total number of restaurants was not much.
There are seven or eight restaurants, and most of them are ordinary restaurants. Due to the lack of ingredients, the prices are also horrifyingly expensive. Although there are hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in the city, the really rich people do not go to these ordinary restaurants to eat, and how can ordinary people have money?
Go to restaurants, so few can sustain their business.
But this Zhaiyue Building is different. Su Jin was a little surprised when he entered this majestic restaurant. Looking at the layout and furnishings inside, although it is not as elegant as a luxury restaurant in a bustling city, it still has red lights, green steps, carved beams and jade pillars.
, quite elegant and elegant; it must be said that it is a miracle that there is such a luxurious restaurant in the dilapidated city of Weizhou.
The people standing at the door to welcome Su Jin led Su Jin up the stairs. He walked one level after another, and went straight up to the fifth floor. He came to the highest hall, where a sumptuous banquet was already placed.
Several delicate-looking maids stood aside holding wine bottles.
Su Jin said in surprise: "The most luxurious restaurant in Bianliang City only has four floors. This building is actually five floors high. It's really surprising."
Xu Wei chuckled and said: "That's not true. Master Fu Zun now knows the reason why this restaurant is called Zhaiyue Tower. We are in the northwest, the sky is closest to the sky at night, and the stars are dotted in the sky. The bright moon is in the sky. Being in this building feels like you can reach out.
Holding the moon, doesn’t it mean picking up the moon tower?”
Su Jin looked up and saw that today was July 15th. Sure enough, there was a Jade Rabbit hanging above his head, like a big golden disk that seemed to be within reach. This place was already on a plateau, and the air was pure and thin, making the entire moon look even more delicate.
Now, it feels quite strange.
"Sure enough, one can reach out to grasp the moon. This name is very famous. The ancients said, 'The dangerous building is a hundred feet high, and you can pick the stars with your hands. You dare not speak loudly for fear of frightening the heavens.' Today, I have somewhat understood the meaning of this poem. After a while,
In the end, when we drink and talk, we have to bite our ears face to face, but we can’t scare Fairy Moon Palace from her dream. Haha...!"
"Okay, Lord Fu is worthy of being the top scholar in this subject. His words are well-spoken and his words are humorous. How can you say such witty words without real talent and learning? I admire you." Xu Wei lost no time in taking the initiative, and all the officials also agreed.
, full of admiration.
The crowd looked up at Su Jin as if they were stars, and held him on the throne. After Su Jin sat down, everyone sat down individually.
Su Jin looked at the table full of delicious food and pretended to be angry: "You guys really shouldn't spend such a large amount of money. I've got what you want. Why bother having a banquet here? The food in this restaurant is probably very expensive."
Xu Wei said with a smile: "What did the Lord say? It is a blessing for me and my colleagues that you can come to Weizhou. No champion has ever come to the northwest to serve as an official. You are the first one. How can we not
Treat your lord well."
Su Jin smiled and said: "It seems that I, Su Jin, have no ability. As the number one scholar, I went to the northwest to become an official. But those who have the ability stayed in the capital or became officials in the prosperous state capitals in the south. Oh, think about it
I’m also very depressed.”
Xu Wei didn't expect that his words would cause Su Jin to misunderstand. The flattery was not accurate enough. It seemed that he was indeed sarcastic about Su Jin's lack of access. He hurriedly explained: "Master Fu Zun misunderstood, and the number one scholar has never been awarded directly."
The position of the fourth-grade prefect is the fourth-grade prefect once he becomes an official. How many people envy him? Besides, although our Weizhou is a small town, it is a strategically important place. The emperor sent you to guard it.
It means respect, you should be happy."
Su Jin nodded and said: "As expected, from what you said, it is indeed a bit special. It seems that the emperor treats me well."
Everyone hurriedly smiled and agreed: "That's not true. Your Majesty is very considerate of your Majesty."
Xu Wei stretched out his hand to greet the serving maid to come forward and pour wine. Su Jin pointed to the two empty seats next to him and asked, "Is anyone else coming? Why are there two empty seats?"
Xu Wei blinked and said mysteriously: "Master Fu, these two positions are reserved for General Ge Huaimin, the commander of Weizhou's military deployment, and Mr. Li Zhihe, the supervisor of Jingyuan Road. They arrived late.
When the meeting comes, I will fine them with wine."
Su Jin smiled and said: "Then how can we do it? The two adults are busy with military affairs, and it is their duty to be late."
Xu Wei smiled and said: "We usually do military affairs, but today is not military affairs. I heard that the Lord of the Palace is here tonight to enjoy the honor. He said that he wanted to get some good food for you, but I don't know why he hasn't arrived yet."
Su Jin understood that one of the two men was the commander of the troops deployed in Weizhou, and the other was the military supervisor of the entire Jingyuan Road sent by the Imperial Ministry of War. The former held the power of 20,000 troops in Weizhou, and the latter
They are the supervisors of the entire Jingyuan Road with nearly 50,000 soldiers and horses. When Wang Yan was the envoy of the road, these two people were under Wang Yan's command. Now that Wang Yan has returned to Beijing and the position of the envoy of the road is vacant, these two people will
He is the most powerful official in Jingyuan Road and has the highest official position, even bigger than himself.
Naturally, the banquet could not start before these two people arrived. Xu Wei asked people to hurry up, while talking to Su Jin in various ways, his eyes wandering around Su Jin's face, wanting to see Su Jin being raped by Ge Huaimin and Li Zhi.
Will you be unhappy if you neglect me?
Su Jin naturally didn't show off at all, he just talked and laughed with everyone without showing any hint of impatience.
Half an hour passed, and the officials were all anxious, but Su Jin was still chatting and drinking tea with great interest, without asking a word why Ge Huaimin hadn't arrived, why Mr. Li Zhihe hadn't arrived, or when the banquet would start.
Xu Wei confessed his crime and pretended to get up to go to the toilet. He quietly went down the stairs to the door of a private room on the fourth floor. He knocked lightly on the door. Someone inside said: "Who is it?"
Xu Wei whispered: "Two adults, this is the lower official Xu Wei."
"Come in."
Xu Wei pushed open the door and walked in. Two people, a fat one and a thin one, were lying on their sides on the bed. There was a woman beside them, each helping to beat their legs and rub their shoulders. Both of them were dazzled and almost fell asleep.
"Hello, you two adults," Xu Wei said.
"Well...did that kid jump in a hurry?" the fat man asked in a high-pitched voice.
This person is Li Zhihe, the supervisor of the Jingyuan Road Army. The supervisors of this dynasty were all eunuchs sent from the palace. They were assigned military positions in the Ministry of War and were sent to various roads to act as the emperor's eyes and ears. Of course, Li Zhihe was also a man without the subordinates.
A eunuch with a big gun, so when he talks, he seems to be neither male nor female.
"Well, that's not the case. He doesn't seem to be in a hurry at all."
"Oh? This guy is very calm. He's not angry at being so neglected by us." Li Zhihe was a little surprised.
Ge Huaimin, who has a thin dark face and big hands and feet, half-opened his eyes and said: "What's strange about this? How dare he show it even if he is angry? In this Weizhou city, what does it mean to know the state? Without us to help him defend the city, I'm afraid
But he can't stand it for a day, and he might even be captured by the Western thieves and become an unworthy prisoner."
Li Zhihe smiled and said: "That being said, the magistrate is always in charge of government affairs and has the power to defend the city and mobilize troops. Although he has no affiliation with us, he is still a senior member of the party. He can be so calm.
He seems to be quite a character."
Ge Huaimin waved his hand and said: "What kind of city can a seventeen-year-old baby, a half-grown boy who has just been weaned, have? Wang Lu was always polite to us, so what is he, a boy who smells like milk?"
Xu Wei smiled apologetically and said: "What the two adults said is true, but it is enough after such a long time. I think the two adults should go out and show their faces. After all, he will still be the prefect of Weizhou in the future. It will be difficult to get along with him if he is too stiff. Besides,
We still have to win over him as our main priority, it will be troublesome if our business is targeted by him."
"He dares! Does he have ten lives? Even if he does, as long as he messes with me, I dare to kill him ten times..." Ge Huaimin sat up suddenly, frightening the woman beside him who was pinching his feet.
The beauty faded.
Li Zhihe hurriedly said: "Lao Ge, please be patient. It's better not to have any conflicts. It's only right to be friendly and make money. We and the Western thieves are currently in peace. It seems that the battle may be soon."
I won't fight anymore, and I can make more money now. In the future, the two adults will return to Beijing and find high-level jobs. They will have money and can smoothen their relationship. You don't know the situation. Now, who among the top and bottom is not a wealthy person?
If this Su Jin knows how to look, we will take him to share a share. If he doesn’t, it’s not too late to make excuses.”
Xu Wei quickly agreed: "Yes, what Mr. Li said is true from the bottom of his heart, and it does make sense."
Ge Huaimin rolled his eyes, waved his hands and said impatiently: "Okay, okay, I'm on the pirate ship of you two anyway. It's up to you to do whatever you want. Let's go meet that kid now, but today I want to invite him
Eat something delicious. If he doesn't eat it, he won't give me face, so I will give him a good look."
Li Zhihe chuckled and said, "Whatever you say is whatever you want. It doesn't matter if you give this kid a show of strength."
The three of them walked out of the room. Xu Wei went up first. Ge Huaimin ordered the soldiers around him to carry a large iron cage covered with black cloth and followed Li Zhihe up the stairs.