The general who led the Tunwei generals Xu Shiyun and Wei Chigong out of the Zuotunwei Mansion was the Mai Tiecane.

Sima Jiu had a relationship with Yang Su at the celebration banquet for the capture of Pingyao City.

Sima Jiu saw that Mai Tiecan's eyes widened angrily, glaring at Xu Shiyun and Wei Chigong, and was about to make a move, and immediately said: "General Mai, why did you go to Daxing City to enjoy happiness if you didn't fight in Bingzhou?" ”

When Sima Jiu was in Pingyao City, he liked the straightforwardness of Qu Tutong and Mai Tiecane.

According to historical records, Mai Tiecane can be regarded as a loyal martyr, and he died in Goguryeo in order to protect Yang Guang.

Zuo Tunwei's general Mai Tiezhu frowned slightly at first, and then his gaze swept towards Sima Jiu.

When he saw Sima Jiu clearly, he immediately grinned.

He strode up to Sima Jiu and patted Sima Jiu's shoulder with both hands.

"Good boy, your name is Sima Jiu, that day in Pingyao City, you actually poured down my old wheat, and disappeared the next day, I lost a good meal, and I want to have a drink with you."

"Later, I learned from the Governor that you have special military affairs in your body, so you went to Bingzhou first."

"Do you remember that kid Duguhu, he is still clamoring to learn from you."

"Eh, why did you come to this Daxing City?"

Sima Jiu and Mai Tiezhu are only one side, in fact, it is also the fate of a meal.

"Thanks to Brother Mai's concern, Xiaosheng is grateful, Xiaosheng is asking to see the chief manager." He was very pleased to see that the rod of wheat was so enthusiastic.

"Haha, the Lord Governor is still in the state, originally, Lao Mai and I will continue to quell the rebellion with the Lord Governor."

"In the battle of Artemisia Ze, Lao Mai and I led the Xuanjia Iron Cavalry, and were the first to break through the Han King's army formation, killing the Han army to lose their armor."

"In the master's remarks, Lao Mai's name was put at the forefront, no, His Majesty transferred me back to the imperial capital and took the position of General Zuotunwei."

Sima Jiu congratulated: "Congratulations to Brother Mai, your official luck is prosperous!" ”

"Hahahaha!" Wheat Iron Rod threw his head back and laughed.

The general of the Sixteenth Guard, whose rank is already extremely high, is a real member of the third rank.

Moreover, the Sixteen Wei generals are important in the military position of the imperial capital, which is related to the safety of the imperial capital.

Originally, the generals of the Sixteen Guards were all the sons of the nobles of the Guanlong Gate Valve.

Mai Tiezhu was born in a civilian family, and it was not easy for him to be promoted to become the general of Zuotunwei among the sixteen generals.

This position often involves direct contact with the emperor.

Once the spleen and stomach of the Son of Heaven are right, he can even be among the generals from the second rank.

In order to enter the office, Sima Jiu has studied the official system of the Sui Dynasty a lot, and he naturally knows the Tao in it.

When he saw that a rough man with a wheat iron rod pretended to be modest, he couldn't help but laugh.

Xu Shiyun and Wei Chigong looked at Sima Jiu and Mai Tiecane in surprise and said, surprised.

"Brother Mai, the younger brother knows Xu Shiyun and Wei Chigong, I don't know why?"

When Mai Tiezhu heard this, he said indifferently: "It turned out to be a friend of Brother Sima, and today's matter is over." ”

Sima Jiu asked: "Brother Mai, we still have to figure out the reason, otherwise, it will trouble you, and the younger brother will not be happy." ”

"It's nothing, let's go in and talk." As he spoke, Mai Tiezhu beckoned Sima Jiu, Xu Shiyun and Wei Chigong into Zuotun Wei Mansion.

After saying it briefly, Sima Jiu knew that it turned out that there was a big oolong between Mai Tiezhu and Xu Shiyun Wei Chi Gong.

The new emperor Yang Guang wanted to build the Golden Babel Tower, and among the several gangs in the rivers and lakes that Zuo Tunwei was responsible for collecting gold, Xia Changtang was included.

In recent days, Mai Tiecane has been forced to be overwhelmed by the command of the Daxing City Overseer, and he is calculating the shortfall every day.

Today, Xu Shiyun and the others came to pay the gold, and one of the gold leaves was in excellent condition, far exceeding the gold of other gangs.

The treasurer of Zuotun Wei paid attention and reported the matter to the wheat iron rod.

He saw that the gold paid by Xu Shiyun and the others was in excellent condition, and he thought that they had a way to get gold, so he asked them to explain the source of the gold.

Xu Shiyun and Wei Chigong were quite righteous, and when they saw that Mai Tiezhu's attitude was excessive, they were afraid that they would implicate Sima Jiu, so they made their words unclear and annoyed Mai Tiecane.

This is the situation where Xu Shiyun and the two were pushed out of the house by Zuo Tunwei just now.

After a few people opened the words, Mai Tiezhu knew that the golden leaf came from Sima Jiu, and he naturally would not embarrass Xu Shiyun and the two of them anymore.

At this time, it was close to noon.

Sima Jiu, Xu Shixian, and Wei Chigong were about to leave, but Mai Tiezhu was willing to agree.

He asked people to arrange wine and food, and put on a posture of paying a drunk party.

Since Sima Jiu is interested in entering the office, he naturally can't miss the wine game with Zuo Tunwei's general Mai Tiecane.

Not long after.

At the wine table, Mai Tiezhu was very happy to see Xu Shiyun and Wei Chigong drinking happily, and he did not despise them because of their background, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

"Brother Sima, don't look at Zuo Tunwei's bright armor, in fact, most of them are useless, Lao Mai, after I took office, after strict training, I have a little elite appearance." Mai Tiezhu raised his glass and touched Sima Jiu.

"Big Brother Mai's shot must be extraordinary, and the little brother is already imagining the expression of the chief manager who is reluctant to let Big Brother Mai leave." Sima Jiuxi said.

"Hahahaha!" Wheat Iron Rod threw his head back and laughed.

A moment later, when his gaze swept over Wei Chigong and Xu Shiyun, he said:

"A few days ago, a team of patrols under Lao Mai and I was attacked with stones in the alleys of Shengpingfang, and several people are still in the medical workshop."

"General, this matter is exactly what I and my eldest brother did, those guards bullied the old woman who sold vegetables, my brother really couldn't see it, so he did it, if it caused inconvenience to the general, I will take the blame." Xu Shiyun got up and stood up, and made a bow to the wheat iron rod, his expression was calm, neither humble nor arrogant.

Dare to be brave, heroic, Sima Jiu secretly praised in his heart.

He was about to come out to play a round when Mai Tiezhu laughed again: "Hahahaha! This matter is over, even if it is gone, Lao Mai, I am not the one who will take people at my own banquet! ”

"Two days ago, Tang Guogong told the ministers about this matter as a joke in the court, and made it clear that this matter was done by his family's ignorant second son Li Shimin."

"Your Majesty not only did not blame Li Shimin, but praised Li Shimin's benevolence, righteousness and love for the people."

Then, Mai Tiezhu's face turned cold, and he said: "The position of the commander of this guard was originally in the bag of Changsun Sheng's son, Changsun Wuji, and His Majesty decided to settle my old Mai against public opinion." Now, the Li family has changed Fati Laomai and I am not strict in commanding the army, and the people are remnants in the imperial capital, but fortunately, the emperor has suppressed the criticism. ”

Everyone listened to the words of the wheat iron rod and knew that this matter was unusual, and they were silent.

"The responsibilities of the sixteen guards are very great, and in addition to promoting Lao Mai I, Your Majesty has appointed Zhang Xutuo as the commander of the right cavalry guard. However, this matter has been stuck in the court and cannot be implemented for a long time. Mai Tiezhu didn't know if he had drunk too much wine, or if he had other thoughts, and told the inside story of the court.

"The eldest grandson Wuji has no military merits, but he has a close relationship with Li Shimin, the second son of Tang Guogong, although Li Shimin is only seven or eight years old, there are masters behind him, it is said that he has begun to make friends with good men, and there are many strangers around him.

"He touched my old wheat's moldy head, there is a deep meaning behind it, this son is scheming, and now, outsiders only know Li Shimin, but they don't know that the talented eldest son Li Jiancheng has been built."

Mai Tiezhu saw that Sima Jiu and the three seemed to be stunned, and laughed again. "It's rare to meet a few drinking friends, and today, Lao Mai has talked a little too much."

"Brother Mai, we did it, you feel free." While speaking, Sima Jiu coaxed, and a table of people raised their glasses and touched each other.

"Okay, come, do it!"

After a cup of belly, Mai Tiezhu said again. "When Lao Mai was young, he also wandered the rivers and lakes, and today Lao Mai said these words just to remind you not to be used as a knife."

"Come, come, drink, drink." Seeing that Yu Chigong and Xu Shixian's faces were gloomy, Mai Tiezhu thought about it, so he didn't say much, just beckoned everyone to drink.

"Come on,!"

The more everyone drank, the more enjoyable they became, and they chatted a lot, until two o'clock in the unitary hour, and then dispersed.

Sima Jiu and the three of them staggered out of Zuotun Wei Mansion and walked towards the home of Xinchangfang.

Originally, Xu Shiyun often praised Li Shimin in front of Sima Jiu.

However, after leaving Zuotun Wei Mansion, he never mentioned Li Shimin again.

Obviously, he had an idea for Li Shimin.

Mai Tiecane's words made Sima Jiu save a lot of things.

He has a lot of friendship with Li Jiancheng, but he has no good impression of Li Shimin.

After all, a person who completely disregards family affection for the sake of power, even if he is an emperor with great talent, Sima Jiu does not want to be with him.

Sima Jiu and the three of them went all the way east, and the more eastward they went, the sparser the pedestrians became.

Gradually, the bright moon rose into the sky.

Suddenly, he stopped and looked at a rooftop not far ahead.

There, there's a monster.