At night, inside the Qian Mansion, it is brilliantly lit.

In the large living room of the Qian family, a large round table was placed, but only six stools were placed.

And on these six stools, there are already five people seated, which means that the people present are waiting for the last person.

Sitting in the top position is Qian Shoude, the head of the first house, and on his left is Liu Yanghui, a fellow acquaintance.

The other three people present were the heads of the three major families in Guangde, namely Duan Guoan, Ning Youyan and Hou Pingshan.

At this time, he heard Duan Guoan say: "Lord Prefect, do you want to send someone to urge?" ”

Qian Shoude said with a smile: "Don't be in a hurry, Chen Baihu is busy with official business, let's just wait!" ”

Duan Guoan was testing Qian Shoude's attitude towards Chen Xiaoting, and the result was of course a big disappointment to them, but it was actually expected.

Since Liu Yanghui was arrested in prison last time, the prefect's yamen has not been able to talk about his bearing in front of Jinyiwei.

In fact, Duan Guoan also understands Qian Shoude's choice, who made Chen Xiaoting too difficult to deal with.

Just when everyone was about to talk again, at the courtyard gate outside the hall, the figure of the housekeeper of the Qian Mansion appeared, and he only heard him say: "Master, the distinguished guest is here!" ”

Qian Shoude stood up and greeted his son Qian Yangye, who was standing aside, and said, "Let's go, let's welcome the distinguished guests!" ”

I have to say that Qian Shoude personally went out to greet Chen Xiaoting, which gave him great courtesy.

In fact, in addition to Qian Shoude's gratitude to Chen Xiaoting, there is also the meaning of reconciling with him.

Because of meddling in the gang's affairs before, Qian Shoude and Chen Xiaoting had an unpleasant relationship, and Qian Shoude has always been difficult to mind.

Qian Shoude chose to greet him in person, and everyone in the house couldn't continue to sit, so they could only follow Qian Shoude outside.

They had just walked outside the hall, and Chen Xiaoting had already appeared at the courtyard gate, followed by the other sixteen people standing in two rows.

If it weren't for the fact that they were all wearing regular clothes at this time, everyone in the courtyard would have been scared half to death, thinking that Chen Xiaoting had brought someone to arrest them.

Although he didn't know why Chen Xiaoting brought so many people here, adhering to the truth that the visitors were guests, Qian Shoude still said with a unchanged face: "The distinguished guests are coming, and Qian is shining!" ”

Chen Xiaoting smiled, and then said as he stepped forward: "Lord Qian is polite, Chen brought so many mouths over, don't blame me for eating you down!" ”

Qian Shoude couldn't help but smile, and then said: "Lord Chen, don't say these unseemly words, although Qian's family assets are thin...... But you can still afford a meal! ”

At this time, Chen Xiaoting had been welcomed to the middle, and everyone present saluted him, and Chen Xiaoting also returned the salute one by one.

Under the signal of Qian Shoude's eyes, the Qian family set up two more tables in the hall, which were obviously set up for Chen Xiaoting to bring these people.

I heard Chen Xiaoting stop, pointed to the subordinates who followed behind, and said: "These sixteen school captains are the ones who broke into the tea house that day and rescued Ling Gongzi!" ”

Chen Xiaoting was introducing Qian Shoude, and the sixteen school captains also hugged Qian Shoude and said, "I've seen the prefect!" ”

Hearing this, what else could Qian Shoude complain about? After all, these people were his son's lifesavers.

So Qian Shoude said: "You don't have to be polite, let's sit down first!" ”

Immediately, everyone walked to the hall, and at this time, not only had the seats been arranged, but also began to serve food one after another.

After everyone sat down, the atmosphere became more solidified, not only because of Chen Xiaoting's arrival, but also because of the captains on the left and right.

In fact, bringing these captains here today was not a whim of Chen Xiaoting.

The reason why they were brought here was because these sixteen people had indeed done great deeds, and it was natural that they should be rewarded with this.

After all, the prefect's banquet is not just for anyone to come.

After the food was served, it was some routine toasting and drinking, which Chen Xiaoting was not very interested in.

He came here today, in fact, he also wanted his own purpose.

Just when Qian Shoude and the others were praising each other, Chen Xiaoting said in a deep voice: "You guys drink quietly, don't make noise to others!" ”

Although Chen Xiaoting said this to the captains on both sides, the praise of Qian Shoude and others also stopped, and he wondered if he had any inconsiderate hospitality.

Drinking is all about the atmosphere, and when the scene is completely quiet, who still has the heart to continue drinking.

As the host, Qian Shoude said at this time: "Lord Chen, today is all for happiness, don't be too strict!" ”

Chen Xiaoting nodded, what he wanted was quiet on the spot, so naturally he would not continue to train people.

I only heard him say: "Lord Qian, Chen also has something to say to everyone here, please listen to it!" ”

No matter how dissatisfied they were with Chen Xiaoting in their hearts, Duan Houning and the three of them still put on a deferential look, while Liu Yanghui, who was next to Chen Xiaoting, asked, "I don't know what Master Chen has to say?" ”

Chen Xiaoting said: "Everyone here has a profound impact on Guangde, and now that Guangde is in turmoil, aren't you worried?" ”

Qian Shoude was in a fog when he heard it, so he asked, "Why did Lord Chen say this?" ”

Seeing that the others were also puzzled, Chen Xiaoting said: "The Guangde White Lotus Sect is constantly slashing thieves, and there are Golden Horde soldiers pressing the border outside the Luoyun Pass, and there are its detailed efforts to listen to the news inside the pass, do you think Guangde is dangerous?" ”

In fact, all of us here have heard about these things, but they have not paid enough attention to them, or they think that it has nothing to do with them.

At this time, Chen Xiaoting continued: "Luoyun Pass has only been alive for a few years, you can think about it, if the White Lotus Sect rebels and the Hu people outside the Guanwai attack, and the internal and external difficulties fall to Luoyun Pass, what will be the result for everyone?" ”

Indeed, Luoyun Pass has only been alive for many years, and the tense situation in recent years is obvious to everyone.

In other words, after Chen Xiaoting's straightforward reminder, everyone present was urgent.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Xiaoting continued: "I'm afraid Lord Qian doesn't know that the thief who kidnapped Ling Gongzi is the fine work of the barbarians outside the Guanwai!" ”

Seeing everyone's surprised expressions, Chen Xiaoting picked up his wine glass and said, "Today, these thieves dare to kidnap the son of your Qian Governor's Mansion, so what else do they dare not do?" Aren't you worried? ”

Finally, Duan Guoan couldn't help but ask, "Dare to ask Lord Chen, what should I do?" ”

It's boring to sing a one-man show alone, since Duan Guoan came to be this praiser, Chen Xiaoting continued: "It's very simple, that is, everyone here joins hands, whether it is the White Lotus Sect or the barbarians outside the Guan, let's uproot their forces!" ”

"Guangde Mansion is our place, even if it is to protect our own safety, you should do your best, right?" Chen Xiaoting asked solemnly.

After the scene was quiet for a while, he heard Qian Shoude say: "Lord Chen is reasonable, this matter should be cooperated by the government and the people, so as to completely eradicate the thief!" ”

"After all, whether it is the rebellion of the White Lotus Sect or the barbarians outside the Guan, it is our own ...... who suffers."

"No matter what position you hold in the government, or if you have a lot of money, it will eventually be wiped out!"

I have to say that Qian Shoude's last sentence was more thorough, so that Duan Houning and the three of them could not face this point.

"What the two adults said is that my Duan family will definitely cooperate with the government to find and crack down on thieves......"

With Duan Guoan at the beginning, Ning Youyan and Hou Pingshan also expressed their positions, and finally Qian Shoude expressed his position on behalf of the government.

In other words, from this moment on, the public and civilian forces of Guangde were integrated.

At least...... On the surface, it is.

At this time, Chen Xiaoting picked up the wine glass again and said loudly: "Come, for our unity, cheers!" ”