Chapter 101: The Banquet
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In the next few days, the yamen did not arrange anything for Chen Xiaoting, so that he could rest for a few days.
On the contrary, the two new flag officers, Qu Zhenghao and Xu Chengwang, were so busy that their feet did not touch the ground, and the task assigned to them by Zhou Wenzhu was not so simple.
Their investigation offended the gentry gangs in Guangde Mansion City.
Zhou Wenzhu of 100 households was unhappy with them, and many people in Guangde City were also unhappy with them, so that they were not people inside and outside.
Time blink of an eye to October 15, after Chen Xiaoting arrived at the Yamen, he received an invitation from Zhou Wenzhu.
Tonight in the Ziyun Building of Sancai, Zhou Wenzhu wants to practice for Zhang Zhenshan, and everyone at the level of Xiaoqi will be present.
As a superior Zhou Wenzhu to Zhang Zhenshan's practice, you can know the weight of Zhang Zhenshan in his heart at this time.
Although Zhang Zhenshan was still the chief flag officer after arriving in Luyang, he was transferred by Shen Yue by name, and if he went further, he would probably become a hundred households.
Chen Xiaoting was soaked in the yamen for a day, he was not dedicated, but wanted to know more about the progress of Qu Zhenghao and the others.
In fact, Chen Xiaoting has a question that he can't understand now, Han Yu's attack on Guangde Baihu is to drag Shen Yue back...... But why did the White Lotus teach those people to do this?
Not only that, but in the previous period of the Sancai infighting, what did the gentry want to get involved? What role did the Guangde Mansion play?
At this time, Chen Xiaoting still felt that his level was too low, and he couldn't understand many things.
The sky quickly darkened, and when Chen Xiaoting walked out of the yamen, two other small flag officials of the same level also followed.
"Brother Chen, let's rush over together!" Gou Ming'an stepped forward.
The two of them were promoted to Xiaoqi on the same day, so the relationship was relatively better, and Chen Xiaoting also rejected it.
"Two big brothers, please first!" Chen Xiaoting said very humbly.
His appearance also made Gou Ming'an and the others feel very comfortable, Chen Xiaoting was so young that he was not arrogant or impatient, which was indeed too rare.
When the three of them arrived at Ziyun Tower, they found that it was empty, and then they saw Zhang Wu coming up.
"Three adults, please go up to the second floor, the other adults have already arrived!" Zhang Wu said very humbly.
Just a few days after he was released from the Jinyiwei prison, he still looks a little cringe.
Zhang Wu was originally the bait released by Zhou Wenzhu, in order to fish out the White Lotus Sect and other people behind the scenes.
Now that Zhang Wu is still alive, Chen Xiaoting is really a little surprised.
Not only that, when Chen Xiaoting went up to the second floor, his old acquaintance Li Wen was also there.
"Adults, please ...... inside Poor hospitality, poor hospitality! Li Wen stepped forward and said.
Li Wen's face regained some blood, and walking was not a problem, and Chen Xiaoting saw a touch of sadness between his eyebrows.
Compared with Zhang Wu, Li Wen is obviously clearer about his situation, as a bait that may be eaten at any time, how can Li Wen not worry.
These two people have just been released, and they took over the power of Sancai so quickly, thinking that it is more to protect themselves.
There were three tables on the second floor at this time, and there were already seven or eight people present, plus Chen Xiaoting, and the three small flag officials had almost arrived.
"Brother Gou, Brother Chen, you are here, take a seat quickly!" Zhang Chengfa, who arrived early, took the first two steps.
Although he invited everyone, when he got closer, he only grabbed Chen Xiaoting's sleeve, and the difference was up to the benevolent.
Zhang Chengfa, as a "big flag officer", is naturally long among the small flags, so his behavior also attracts the attention of others.
"Brother Chen, you can have a few more drinks today, brother, I have been fighting with you for a long time!" Zhang Chengfa said with a smile.
Chen Xiaoting was the youngest among the people present, and Zhang Chengfa's invitation made him unable to refuse, so he only listened to him: "The little brother is not good at drinking, and it will all depend on the mercy of your eldest brothers!" ”
There were only three tables on the second floor, two of which were made by ten small flag officers, and the one on the north was empty.
There were only five stools around the empty table, just enough for the number of the general flag and 100 households.
About ten minutes later, Zhou Wenzhu and his entourage arrived at the scene, and it was Zhang Zhenshan who walked side by side with Zhou Wenzhu.
When Zhou Wenzhu went upstairs, all the small flag officials got up and saluted: "Meet the Lord of the Hundred Households!" ”
Today's Zhou Wenzhu seems to be in a good mood, and after waving his hand to signal everyone to be exempt, he said: "You came quickly, it seems that you have been thinking about this glass of wine for a long time!" ”
After Zhou Wenzhu sat down, the others sat down, and soon a maid served a fine wine.
Chen Xiaoting didn't remember that there were maids in Ziyun Tower, and he didn't know if it was a trick made by Li Wen, in order to please these people in the Baihu Institute.
After Zhou Wenzhu and a few people arrived, the atmosphere on the second floor was obviously depressed.
No matter how easy-going Shangguan is, as a subordinate, he will inevitably be restrained, and Chen Xiaoting is not exempt from vulgarity.
When the wine was full, Zhou Wenzhu raised his glass and said: "The first glass of wine, let's congratulate Mr. Zhang on his promotion!" ”
Zhang Zhenshan, who was sitting next to Zhou Wenzhu, was a little frightened, only to see him stand up and clasp his fists at Zhou Wenzhu and say, "My lord, how can you afford to be humble!" ”
Zhou Wenzhu had a smile on his face, and only after he pulled Zhang Zhenshan back to his seat did he say: "Brother Zhang has made great contributions to hundreds of households over the years, and he deserves this cup of wine!" ”
"Counting on Brother Zhang to go to Luyang, don't forget these old brothers of our Guangde Hundred Households!" Zhou Wenzhu said with a smile.
At this time, Zhou Wenzhu looked amiable, which made it difficult to think that he was a decisive Jinyi Wei Baihu.
Since Zhou Wenzhu said so, Zhang Zhenshan can only drink this glass of wine, otherwise it will be him who will not give face.
But Zhang Zhenshan is very clear about his positioning, knowing that even if he wants to go to Luyang, the status gap between him and Zhou Wenzhu, a hundred households, is still obvious.
So when drinking, Zhang Zhenshan still put the posture of his subordinates and did not get carried away.
After everyone drank it all, Zhou Wenzhu quickly raised a second glass of wine.
I saw him say to Qu Zhenghao, who was sitting opposite: "Qu Zongqi and Xu Zongqi, Lord Qianhu let you come to Guangde, that is the importance of you...... But you are also welcome to come! ”
"This glass of wine, for you to catch the wind!" Zhou Wenzhu still said with a smile on his face.
But the meaning of the words before and after, Chen Xiaoting tasted a slight difference.
Zhou Wenzhu emphasized that Zhang Zhenshan was rooted in Guangde, but said that Qu Zhenghao and the others were sent by Shen Yue, which always gave people the feeling that one person was talking about intimacy.
But this shouldn't be Chen Xiaoting's concern, as a small flag officer, he, like everyone else, can only hold a glass to listen to Shangguan's speech, and then drink when it's time to drink.
Qu Zhenghao and the others were very enthusiastic, and after thanking Zhou Wenzhu repeatedly, they drank the glass of wine with everyone.
Thinking about it, the two of them also know that Zhou Wenzhu is the sky in Guangde, and they are no longer in Luyang.
After two glasses of wine, Chen Xiaoting's stomach burned in a panic, but then he raised a third glass of wine.
I only heard Zhou Wenzhu say: "The third glass of wine, this official respects all colleagues...... It's been hard work for everyone to verify during this time, but at this time, the stakes are very high, and I hope you will do your best! ”
Although Zhou Wenzhu said this at the wine table, the flag officials still replied solemnly: "I will go all out to live up to the high expectations of my lord!" ”
When he said this, Chen Xiaoting still hadn't kept up with the rhythm, who let him participate in this kind of wine for the first time.
After three glasses of wine, there is not so much attention to the back, Zhou Wenzhu chatted at one table, and Chen Xiaoting also let go of eating and drinking at the two tables.