Chapter 841: Chess is strangled by an opponent

However, this Hongmen Banquet is not completely devoid of the nature of the Hongmen Banquet!

And this initial Hongmen banquet function was not aimed at Mai Ke, but at the two Manchu civil and military officials.

Zhizhou Wenzuo has been organizing the common people to support the defense of the city, although so far, there has been basically no major movement.

The other is the chief soldier Zhao Meng, although they have not yet directly confronted the Heavenly Army, his two Qing soldiers are ready and ready to go.

However, from the very beginning, Zhang Tianci did not intend to work these old soldiers.

If they are allowed to oppress the people, they can still be aggressive, and if they really fight, they will not be used.

One of these two is in the state government and the other is in the barracks, and they don't know anything about the contest between the Zhang family and the heavenly army in the crypt.

Even what happened at the East Gate, they didn't know.

However, after all, they are the highest local administrative and military governors, and although they have not done enough, if they are not handled well, there are more bad things.

When Mai Ke mentioned this matter, Zhang Tianci slapped his thigh and remembered the potential trouble of these two.

It can be seen from this that the Zhang family has long been in the hands of this state-level city, and the two nominal officials have become puppets.

Since he planned to hold a big family banquet to entertain Mai Ke, he could use this opportunity to lure these two over, and then control them.

According to Zhang Tianci, these two guys have always wanted to enjoy the ancestral Hongmen banquet of the Zhang family, and they have mentioned it at least twenty times openly and secretly!

But the Zhang family, a banquet dedicated to serving the emperor, how could it be lightly arranged for the two of them!

Every time they have such a request. were all categorically rejected by Zhang Tianci.

Now, if they were invited to come, they would be very happy, and they would immediately leave a qiē and come to the feast.

Sure enough, as soon as Zhao Meng heard that there was a dream feast, he immediately hit his horse and came, faster than he could welcome the holy decree.

It's a pity that he still didn't enjoy his life, and he didn't even see it, as soon as he entered the Zhang family's compound. was captured by the family who had been waiting for him for a long time.

Zhang Tianci will not affect the quality of the Hongmen banquet because of taking people.

Invite Wen Zuo's business. Zhang Tianci sent Zhang Bao to go.

Wen Zuo really inquired, and asked Zhang Bao why he wanted to hold a grand family banquet at this time? He was rejected many times, and he also knew that there was a Qing generation. It's never been furnished.

Zhang Bao followed the pre-determined reason for the invitation. Sue sù he said. Because of his cavalry, he attacked the heavenly army and won a great victory, and the Zhang family celebrated his victory. It's like this.

Zhang Bao went to copy the back road of the Heavenly Army, Wen Zuo knew it, and after hearing it, he did not doubt it, so he put down his official duties and came to the banquet.

Like Zhao Meng, Wen Zuo didn't see the feast, but he was treated better than Zhao Meng, and he was led to the Zhang family's hospitality room, where he was placed under house arrest.

At this time, Zhang Tianci had already sat down with Mai Ke, and Zhang Hu was the only one who sat with him.

Zhang Long has been abolished and is no longer the candidate for the next head of the Zhang family, so Zhang Hu progressively became the first candidate.

"Uncle Zhang, now that Dayong has fallen into the hands of the Heavenly Kingdom, there is no one to manage and maintain order, are you old and tired, and take on this responsibility?"

At the beginning of the feast, Mai Ke sensed the host's kindness and kindness, so he changed his name to Uncle and no longer called him patriarch in a businesslike manner.

Zhang Tianci was very happy about this, and he had three cups with Mai Ke in a row!

It's all rice wine with a lower degree.

However, these wines are old, and it is said that they are at least 200 years old.

This also illustrates the heritage of these ancient families.

Only Zhang Hu knew it in his heart, he knew that his father had been worried about these hidden wines for a long time, but because he had no name, he never drank it.

There is such a good reason this time, of course, I am really happy, why not drink it heartily?

Just now, in the first round of Hewan, Zhang Bao recently reported that the major events had been completed, and the Manchu civil and military commanders had been captured.

After finishing speaking, he picked up the wine jug on the table and said: "The leopard is slow to do things, and he actually delayed the opening of the table, and the crime is unforgivable, and he will be punished with three glasses!"

Drink three glasses in a row!

Zhang Hu said: "Brother Leopard is tired of running around, but I sit safely for my brother, and I am guilty of the same crime as my brother, and I will accompany you for three cups!"

Speaking of which, Zhang Hu also had three cups in a row!

"Hahaha!" Mai Ke burst out laughing, this kind of wine is also worth the effort to drink more?

With a touch of his right hand, he took out four bottles of 80 degrees, gave one bottle to each of the three fathers and sons, and said, "Come and don't be rude!

After opening the cap, several people touched it, and they all raised their heads and drank the bottle!

A spicy spicy that has never been experienced before went straight into the belly, and this man and son suddenly changed from a little white face to Guan Lao Er!

Mai Ke has been tested for a long time, of course, he is quiet, but he is secretly happy in his heart.

These guys, who basically can't drink more than 18 degrees in their lives, suddenly have a bottle of 80 degrees, even if the amount of alcohol is large, it is enough for them!

This 80-degree stomach, although it is not enough to get drunk, but under the influence of alcohol, the courage of the three of them is suddenly much greater!

Another side effect is that the 100-year-old wines, which were once the most sought-after, are now almost unattended.

Seeing these people's desire for a second bottle, Mai Ke had no choice but to take out another bottle and give it to them.

Before giving them again, Mai Ke set a precondition - you can't drink it today!

Mai Ke knew that if they drank again, they would be really drunk.

If you really want to drink, you will have to wait until the feast is over.

As a result, the following topics went very smoothly.

"The virtuous nephew has an order, not to mention being affected, even if he is in danger of losing his head, Uncle Yu will also do it for you! Okay! After a while, Uncle Yu will go to the state yamen and take over all those routine affairs!" Zhang Tianci was very happy now, and he agreed.

"Okay! Uncle is in the center, I'm relieved! What else do you want?"

Mai Ke let go of his thoughts, and he was also very happy, he was happy that the guest room was genuine, and there was no influence of 80 degrees.

"No! It's already very good! Uncle Yu is very satisfied, and he must do a good job of this matter for his virtuous nephew!" Zhang Tianci looked solemn.

"Still. If it is possible, can the virtuous nephew be open to Wen Zuo, others are not bad, and their abilities are also superior, but in the Manchu government, it is difficult to make a difference. If the virtuous nephew agrees, I still want him to help me!" Zhang Tianci hesitated slightly, but still made a request.

"Well, the person who can enter the uncle's vision must have good ability and character, and it is all up to the uncle. There is no limit to the use of personnel. However, everyone has a premise, that is, loyalty to the kingdom of heaven! There is absolutely no exception to this rule. "Recruiting rebellion is not a big deal for Mai Ke, so he simply handed it over to Zhang Tianci to deal with.

In addition to comprehensive support in the employment and action. Mai Ke, of course, also put the welfare of the kingdom of heaven. Bring it to the great mediocrity in its entirety. Including the three-in-one hub project, especially the river of life and the fruits of the four seasons.

All these benefits are in the process of staggering the light of several people. You've got a spirit and it's done.

Of course, there is also a whole set of electrification, with complexes up to 100 floors and dozens of 80-storey residential buildings.

When Mai Ke described these to the father and son, the three of them couldn't believe their ears!

Is there such an amazing thing in the world? Not to mention, it's too fast!

Mai Ke simply did a good deed to the end, sent someone home, called the clouded leopard, and took the father and son around the city.

Sure enough, the cityscape, which wasn't particularly bad, now has a new look.

The whole world is a wonderland!

By the time they returned to the feast, the three of them had lost interest in the dishes they had eaten for the first time, and were just desperately digesting what they had just seen.

Now it's cheap, he doesn't have the consciousness of being a guest, the host doesn't eat, it's just right! I'm coming, I'm ready, if I don't eat it, won't I be violent and ruin?

Mai Ke is also different when it comes to eating, even the most different!

He doesn't have a problem if he doesn't eat for more than ten days, but when he eats, he can top dozens of people!

I saw him approaching his dishes and plates, like cannibalizing mulberry leaves, wind and clouds, only to hear a rustling sound, the effect of the three lights immediately appeared!

Which three lights?

Bowl light, plate light, dish light!

Also, the light of the dish, the light of the rice, and the light of the soup!

When this grandfather was stunned, he wanted to taste the ancestral food, and he was dumbfounded!

One hundred orders and eight dishes, all of them have been wiped out!

Mai Ke's encroachment has ended, and the scope of encroachment covers the desktop of Zhengg, starting from the desktop in front of him, attacking left and right and sweeping the territory in front of Zhang Long and Zhang Bao, and then driving straight forward, directly smashing Zhang Tianci's main seat.

Seeing the three of them looking at themselves like strange people, Mai Ke smiled shamefully and said, "These dishes are reasonable, thank you!"

Zhang Tianci almost didn't overturn the seat, you can't wait to eat all the tables, just get by?

Zhang Tianci asked, "Is the virtuous nephew full?"

"I'm more than half full. Well, that's a good idea! But is it better than this one? If it's about the same, forget it! Even if you're not full, you're not hungry, so don't waste it!" replied leisurely.

Zhang Tianci was directly speechless!

Zhang Hu was frightened there! He was specifically responsible for preparing the Hongmen banquet, and he knew that those precious ingredients had been exhausted and could no longer be found, and if Mai Ke said that he would have another set, he would cut off the flesh all over his body, and he would not be able to make it up.

Fortunately, Mai Ke still knew not to waste it, which made Zhang Hu breathe a sigh of relief.

Faced with the empty table of dishes, Zhang Tianci felt that it was better to change the environment, and it was too sad to look at these things!

So the four of them went to the reception room.

Zhang Tianci originally wanted to transfer Wen Zuo to another place, but Don't stop him.

Since he agreed to let him contribute to the kingdom of heaven, Mai Ke met him and took the opportunity to investigate him.

Zhang Tianci explained to Wen Zuo the situation of the Kingdom of Heaven and his invitation, and as expected, he agreed without much hesitation.

Seeing that everyone was about to sit down, he asked suspiciously: "Isn't there a banquet yet?"

Mai Kele is happy, it seems that this guy is also a foodie, when has it been, and he still can't forget this Hongmen banquet?

However, it can also be seen that this public is really a man of temperament, regardless of the wind and waves. The true colors do not change.

Zhang Tianci was embarrassed.

He's a terrible friend!

Fortunately, Mai Ke was still righteous, so he hurried over to cover up and relieve the siege.

"Haha, Brother Wenzuo, right? I'm Mai Ke. Uncle Zhang's 100-chicken banquet just now, hey, no, no, Hongmen banquet, I didn't pay attention, I ate it all well, and of course I also had the credit of Uncle Zhang and Brother Tiger and Leopard! It seems that I can't eat it this time, so let Uncle Zhang come again next time. Brother Wen Zuo is specially invited. I can still be with you, haha!"

Wen Zuo was deflated when he heard it, next time, even if there is, it will be a junior!

But. Mai Ke mentioned it like this. It's not a complete joke. He felt that the Zhang family could open a large restaurant with a table of signature dishes, and the name was "Hongmen Banquet".

Only one table a day. Accept national reservations, if more than one person is located, open a bid, and the highest bidder wins.

Since Wen Zuo was willing to assist Zhang Tianci in managing Dayong, Mai Ke appointed him as the executive deputy mayor, and the mayor was of course Zhang Tianci.

Then, the size of the meeting was expanded from four to five.

Although Wen Zuo didn't eat the Hongmen Banquet, he got a bottle of 80 degrees from Mai Ke, and with the newly picked fruits of the four seasons, he also felt the taste of a new life, so he put aside that disappointment and participated.

With the help of Wen Zuo, who was familiar with the situation, many things became clear at a glance, and the men quickly arranged all these things.

Just as it was about to end, suddenly an earth-shattering cry came.

The crowd hastened to their feet, trying to discern where the sound was coming from and why it was so noisy.

"It's the East Gate! Where there is an enemy situation, I'll hurry over and take a look!" he stepped onto the clouded leopard and rose up.

Zhang Bao said: "I'll go too!" Before the voice fell, the person had already run out of the door and disappeared.

At the east gate, Ding Guangye was anxious.

He is now under attack, left and right!

Without warning, the enemy launched a fierce attack from the front!

He hastily mobilized his men and resolutely resisted the enemy's siege, but he felt particularly difficult!

These people are more ferocious and tenacious than the people of the outpost war that began.

Just as they were struggling to cope, a large group of enemies suddenly appeared in the city and charged fiercely from behind against the celestial army defending the city!

Fortunately, Ding Guangye has prepared a reserve team!

At the critical moment, he sent all this reserve force out to block the enemy army that entered the city.

These enemies attacking behind are even more fierce, and all of them have high martial arts, although the reserves of the Heavenly Army are also the elite of the elite, and the best situation can only be a draw, and about half of the individual soldiers are not the opponents of these enemies.

was so anxious that Ding Guangye had no choice but to draw troops from the defense line of the city wall and block it himself.

Ding Guangye found the most ferocious Hunan Yong, who seemed to be a leader, and without saying a word, he fought directly!

Only then did you know that the other party was a fierce opponent!

Especially Ding Guangye was even more surprised, he felt that he was not the opponent of the other party!

If McKezai, he must have figured out who this person is.

It turned out that Zeng Guoquan personally led the team!

He also has no way, although he said that he dug a lot of trenches in front of him, which can effectively provide a layer of protection for himself, but its task is not to protect himself, but to open up the passage connecting the western part of Hunan Province!

Therefore, while digging a trench for defense, he and Zhang Long racked their brains, trying to find a way to break the city.

With his incomparable familiarity with the terrain, Zhang Long finally found a secret passage, and he didn't know what year and month it was left behind, and with a little rest, he could pass through Guò, bypass the defense line of the city wall, and go straight to the back of the defenders.

With the passage, Zeng Guoquan decided to lead the raid team himself and go deep into the territory of the Heavenly Army.

entrusted the affairs of the besieging army outside to Zhang Long.

At the same time, Zeng Guoquan and Zhang Long agreed that when he entered the cave, the army outside would launch a siege, not only to attack, but also to do their best.

The purpose is to cover the strange army behind.

When Mai Ke arrived, Ding Guangye had already retreated and approached the outer defense line on the city wall, and both sides were fighting to the death, but there were no shouts of killing.

I can't take care of it, and I don't have the strength anymore!

Everyone is working hard, it depends on who lasts the longest!

The fierceness of the battle was unprecedented, with heavy casualties on both sides!

Originally, many people did not die at first, but fell from injuries.

But none of them left the battlefield, but continued to fight with the enemy, until at last they were too wounded to fight again, and they had to pull a cushion on their backs, and die with the enemy.

In the short route that Mai Ke came to, he saw three cases, two of which were soldiers of the Heavenly Army, and the other was Xiangyong!

They all wrapped their own bodies around the enemy's blades, and then took the opportunity to get close to the enemy and sent their own blades into each other's bodies, and then they both fell to the ground!

Mai Ke shouted, let his guards go up, and deal with those Xiang Yong, he himself flew to Ding Guangye's side, he found that Ding Guangye had been seriously injured, just holding on, and he would die at the hands of the enemy every second!

Mai Ke pulled out the nine-section whip, snapped, and swept over!

But something strange happened!

The enemy general who was still fighting Ding Guangye alive just now just glanced at Mike and immediately retreated!

Mai Ke was also in a trance, and glanced at the enemy general, although he didn't meet head-on, he recognized it at a glance!

"Haha, isn't this an old friend? Zeng Guoquan! Since you're here, why are you in such a hurry to leave, let's stay!"

At this time, Zeng Guoquan could not care about talking, smearing oil on the soles of his feet, and slipping away quickly!

Mai Ke shouted: "Stop him!

Zeng Guoquan ran as hard as he could, and sighed unlucky!

He first found out that Mai Ke was not here, and then he went out in person, but he didn't expect him to return so quickly, if he knew in advance, he would definitely not come by himself.

If you are captured alive again, where will you still have the face to live in the world!

Those Xiang Yong under him have never seen the fourth master run away desperately regardless of his image, knowing that the matter is urgent, they are all trying to block the guards in front of him, and would rather die than let them stop the fourth master.

Those Xiang Yong who did not confront the guards came to stop Mai Ke!

Although Mai Ke bypassed many of these blocking Xiang Yong, the closer he got to Zeng Guoquan, the more he encountered the entanglement of these blocking enemy troops!

I had to fight!

Although they don't have a single general, there are a lot of them!

So they still blocked Mai Ke's pace of catching up!

Mai Ke is in a hurry, and he must not let the tiger return to the mountain!.

(To be continued......)