Yin Bupo asked inexplicably, Qin Xiao was stunned, but he knew that there was something strange about this question.

"Is it ..... Were the Vedic cavalry hired? Qin Xiao's face was extremely solemn.

Yin Bupo smiled: "It's really smart." ”

"Who is it?" Qin Xiao grabbed Yin Buru's collar: "Who hired those Vedas?" ”

Yin Bupo saw Qin Xiao's anxious appearance, but there was a drama in his eyes, and he didn't speak, Qin Xiao looked at him with a smug look in his eyes, raised his hand suddenly, and punched Yin Bupo's face.

The strength of this punch was not light, Yin Bupo spit out blood, and laughed instead of anger: "You are really in a hurry." ”

Qin Xiao punched down several times in a row, and said sharply: "Who hired those Wutuo cavalry?" What the hell are they going to do? ”

After these few punches, Yin Bupo's face was already swollen, and the blood he spit out carried his teeth, but his lips were still smiling.

Qin Xiao knew that Yin Bupo was already iron-hearted, and it was impossible for him to confess.

This man guarded the border and experienced the hardships of the bitter cold, so he didn't say that if he was really tortured, as long as he was unwilling to confess, it would be impossible for him to get any useful information from him.

He let go of his hand, pulled out and wore it, the blade pressed against Yin Bupo's throat, and said coldly: "What you said is right, with you, the speed will be much slower, and I can rush back as soon as possible." Yin Bupo, I know you are a tough guy, but you have collusion with the Vedas, no matter what your purpose is, you are a traitor to the enemy, a traitor, and there is no mercy. ”

"You should have done this a long time ago." Yin Bupo sighed: "Otherwise, your time will be more calm." Qin Xiao, even if you do it, we will each be our own masters, and we will die in your hands, I will not blame you. ”

Qin Xiao looked up at Tian Sè, and with a fierce force in his hand, the blade had already sunk into Yin Bupu's throat.

Yin Bupo's eyes burst out, his throat gurgled, Qin Xiao pulled out the knife, spurted a stream of blood from Yin Bupo's throat, and fell to his side.

Qin Xiao put away the knife, ignored Yin Bu's corpse, rushed over and turned over on the horse, shook the reins of the horse, and continued to gallop eastward.

According to Tang tradition, the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve is the most important day of the year.

Even in the far west, people will still try their best to have a hearty Chinese New Year's Eve dinner on this day, and the cannibal family will definitely change their children into new clothes and welcome the new year with joy.

For Fan Houfu, today is a day of double happiness.

Not only is it going to be Chinese New Year's Eve like everyone else, but it is also Mrs. Fan's 80th birthday.

This birthday banquet has been prepared as early as a month ago, and a troupe of actors was invited, and it is said that they spent a lot of money from the customs to invite them over, and in the front yard of Fan Hou's Mansion, they set up the stage early.

However, watching the play is a program after the birthday banquet, before the birthday banquet, the lion dance team in front of the Hou Mansion with teeth and claws, surrounded by the sound of firecrackers.

Many people in the city know that today is the 80th birthday of Mrs. Fan, and the performance of the lion dance team is very lively, so many people from all over the city come to watch, and the whole Hou Mansion is in front of the main gate.

The lights are colorful, and the mood is full of joy.

Marquis Fan prepared red dates and candied fruits and distributed them to the people who came to join in the fun, which was festive.

When it was dusk, the banquet had not yet opened, and in the main hall of the Fan Hou Mansion, everyone was talking and laughing, talking and laughing.

Pei Shiqing of the Northern Courtyard and Yao Mubai, the protector of Xiling, were among them, and several officials, including Li Changxin, the county guard of Fanjun, were also invited.

Participate in the birthday.

Li Changxin and the others came to the banquet today, not so much for the sake of Fan Ziqi's face, but for the sake of Pei Shiqing and General Hei Yu, these officials learned that General Hei Yu and Pei Shiqing would attend the birthday banquet, naturally did not dare to care about their own Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

After this year, the Fan family will move into the customs, and for officials like Li Changxin, the Fan family will have no value from now on.

But General Hei Yu and Pei Shiqing's face could not be withheld.

Needless to say, General Hei Yu will guard Xiling from now on and hold the military power, and Pei Shiqing is the supervisor sent by the North Courtyard, and the power behind it should not be underestimated, compared to these two people, Xiling Du protects Yao Mubai It seems very mediocre.

Since these two will come to the banquet, Fan County is the county guard, so naturally there is no reason to refuse to go to the banquet.

"I heard that Lord Shiqing not only knows how to taste opera, but also has a good voice." The main hall was as warm as spring, and Fan Ziqi stroked his beard and smiled: "If you don't dislike it, go back and go up twice, and let me and others appreciate the demeanor of adults." ”

Pei Shiqing waved his hand and smiled: "It's funny." I'm just shouting a few times when I'm idle, but I don't have the ability to go on stage. By the way, Master Hou, I don't know which team was invited this time? ”

"Beihe Yutang Month!" Fan Ziqi said: "It took a lot of effort to invite me." ”

Pei Shuqing clapped his hands and smiled: "That's really a coincidence." Beihe Yutangyue is a real kung fu troupe, Lian Dajue is one of the best horns today, hahaha, Master Hou, please Yutangyue, this is really face-saving. I remember two years ago, the 60th birthday of the king of Fenyang, at that time invited the four major teams, Yutangyue is one of them, I was fortunate to go to congratulate, listened to the whole night of play, although the four teams have their own merits, but Yutangyue is the most suitable for my taste. ”

"That's great." Fan Ziqi laughed and said: "The adults are listening to the play here, and when they are tired of listening, let them leave." ”

The crowd burst into laughter.

Whether it is the North Courtyard or the Purple Eunuch, they are the sphere of influence of the eunuchs in the palace.

Today's saints reuse eunuchs, compared with the civil and military ministers in the court, these eunuchs are more trusted by the saints, whether it is a Beijing official or a local official, they dare not offend these eunuchs in the slightest.

The sound of gongs and drums outside the main gate of the Hou Mansion was lively and noisy, but it did not affect the elegance of all the adults present.

"It's getting dark, is the general delayed by something?" Yao Mubai looked out of the door and couldn't help asking.

"The general has been busy with military affairs for a while, but everyone can rest assured, General Hei Yu is true to his word, since he promised to come to the banquet, he will not lose his trust." Fan Ziqi smiled and said: "Bear with me first, as soon as the general arrives, we will start the banquet immediately." ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw a servant hurriedly come in and said, "Report, Master Hou, the general has arrived!" ”

Fan Ziqi immediately got up, and everyone else also got up, Fan Ziqi smiled and said, "You guys sit down first, I'll go to meet the general." ”

"The general is here, and we can't sit still." Yao Mubai smiled: "Let's go and greet together." ”

Everyone went out of the main hall and greeted the door of the Hou Mansion, only to see that the general had led more than ten horsemen to the door, and they had all dismounted, and they were watching the lion dance team with great interest. ”

"The general is here, and he is shining." Fan Ziqi smiled and said, "The birthday banquet is ready, just waiting for the general to start the banquet." ”

"You're welcome."

Fan Ziqi turned around and ordered: "Tell me to go down, and the birthday banquet will begin." As soon as he entered the house, he saw that the night crows under the general did not follow, and immediately beckoned: "Everyone come in." Xiang said to the general: "General, the government has prepared the seats for these warriors, and I ask the general to let them sit together." ”

The general hesitated, and Pei Shiqing was already smiling beside him: "General, the Black Feather Night Crow is famous all over the world, which one is not a famous warrior, today these warriors are also participating in the birthday together, the old lady must be overjoyed." ”

The general then ordered: "Zimo, you and everyone come in for the banquet." The old lady's 80th birthday is a great joy, let's congratulate her on her old man's longevity than Nanshan. ”

"Come, lead the horses of all the strong men to the stables." Fan Ziqi immediately ordered: "Feed with the best horse feed." Today is the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, let's celebrate Chinese New Year's Eve, and this war horse will also celebrate the New Year together. ”

The banquet in the Hou Mansion was set up in the backyard.

The main hall of the Fan Hou Mansion was very spacious, and Cheng Cheng had already set up the other furniture and placed seven or eight tables.

If it was in the past, the old lady of the Fan family had a birthday, and the major families and officials of Xiling came to congratulate them, even seventy or eighty tables might not be able to sit down.

However, this year's situation was special, and the Fan Hou Mansion not only did not accept the birthday gifts sent by the major wealthy families, but also did not invite these wealthy gentry to attend the birthday banquet.

In addition to some wealthy family heads and relatives and friends who have a deep relationship on weekdays, they also invited generals and other cadres.

Fan Ziqi wanted to ask the general to sit in the chief, but the general resolutely refused to allow it, and finally let Pei Shiqing sit in the chief, the general sat in the second seat, and Yao Mubai, the protector of Xiling, sat under the general.

Meng Zimo and the other twelve night crows sat at two tables.

"General, why don't you see General Zhonglang?" After Fan Ziqi sat down, he asked softly.

The general smiled: "Master Hou, don't blame it. Su Changyu doesn't like too many people, and rarely participates in exercises, in addition, he has to stay in the army, and there must be no generals in the army, and Hou Ye has many Haihan. ”

"Yes." Fan Ziji said with a smile: "Today is the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, I sent someone to send wine and meat to the barracks early in the morning, and I hope everyone can have a good year." ”

The general said: "I have ordered to go down, tonight will distribute the wine and meat to the soldiers of the whole army, Hou Ye is worried about the soldiers, everyone is grateful, I thank the soldiers on behalf of the Hou Ye." He swept around and asked, "By the way, why didn't Bai Jingzhai come to the banquet?" ”

"I sent someone to invite in the afternoon, but Mr. Bai contracted the wind cold and couldn't come to the banquet." Fan Ziqi sighed: "I hired a doctor for him, and I just hope that he can recover soon." ”

"Mr. Bai is sick?" The general frowned and said, "There are too many military affairs in the military these days, and I can't go over to visit, after the banquet, I will go to see him." ”

"I've been there too, it's fine, the general doesn't have to worry." Fan Ziqi waved his hand to the servant: "Open the table, serve!" ”

"Master Hou, do you want to pay homage to the old lady first?" Yao Mubai asked: "We haven't seen her old man yet, so why are we embarrassed to move the chopsticks first." ”

Everyone laughed, and Fan Ziqi said with a smile: "Don't worry, all protect the adults, the first half of the banquet is considered to be the New Year together, and halfway through the meal, the mother will be ready, and when the mother comes out, it will be regarded as a birthday banquet." ”

"Clever!" Li Changxin, the county guard of Fan County, gave a thumbs up and smiled: "Hou Ye is really smart, in this way, the birthday banquet is there, and this Chinese New Year's Eve dinner is also eaten, killing two birds with one stone." ”