Chapter 35: The Taste of the Year and the Trumpet
Liu Yun originally wanted to do something bad and warm up his relationship with Ma Wenlu, but Wang Yun'er, who was killed halfway, was so disturbed.
What surprised Liu Yun was that Wang Yun'er, a little girl who was not thin, actually fell in love with iron.
I really can't see that this girl's interests are so wild.
But Liu Yun also supports that people should strive for their own interests.
Whether it's striking iron or doing something else, as long as you like it, it's done.
Without an ideal life, it is like a salted fish.
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It had been snowing for a whole day, and in the evening, it finally stopped.
The courtyard was covered with a thick layer of snow, and when you stepped into it, it almost reached your knees.
The people in the house were busy shoveling the snow, and big bones were being stewed on the stove that had just been built in the kitchen.
Liu Yun wrote a few pairs of Spring Festival couplets with his crooked dog characters, as well as a large number of blessing characters.
The Spring Festival without Spring Festival couplets is soulless, and it doesn't matter if the handwriting is good or not, the key is to have something.
Liu Yun doesn't know how other people celebrate the New Year in this Eastern Han Dynasty, but his own territory, it must be his own decision, and he has to celebrate the New Year in the way he remembers.
Paste the Spring Festival couplets, hang the word blessing, and the sound of firecrackers is safe in the year.
The Spring Festival Gala must be unwatchable, Liu Yun can only express considerable regret.
Gai Xun rushed back from Shouyang with the whole family, the old general who was obsessed with his career, as soon as he entered the door, he got together with Wang Zhi, who had just recovered from his body, and studied the sand table with interest.
I don't know when that sand table has expanded from the simple three counties of Jincheng, Hanyang, and Longxi to Sanfu, Chang'an and other places, occupying almost the entire room.
After Wang Ting entered the door, the topic of the two people instantly turned around, and they were very enthusiastic about how to transmit information more efficiently for Wang Ting.
Flying pigeons and fast horses are two very traditional ways.
But as leading generals, what they expect is faster and more comprehensive intelligence.
After discussing left and right, they focused their attention on the people, such as setting up secret contact points, and so on.
Under the leadership of Liu Yun, their brains gradually became a little wild.
Gongsun Lu has not returned yet, and this Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, he seems to be absent.
The news from the first palace, Gongsun Luna, is quite smooth, but I am afraid that he will not be able to come back in a short time.
Liu Yun instructed his subordinates to hang up the couplet and light a festive red lantern.
The breath of the year is finally there.
The grand Chinese New Year's Eve dinner also began.
Under the guidance of Liu Yun's suggestion, the stewed big bones exude an extraordinarily rich aroma.
The seasonings of this era are actually very rich, such as peppercorns, green onions, ginger, garlic, etc., all of which are already available.
It's just that people haven't found the right way to use them, but Liu Yun knows how to eat them and knows some simple methods.
That's all right, under the guidance of Liu Yun's advice, the food on the table has also changed.
This may be another innovation, no, it should be an absolute innovation.
Ma Tie finally regained his personal freedom and was invited by Liu Yun to have a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner together.
For Ma Teng's family, Liu Yun has not yet figured out the real attitude, but at the moment, there should be no harm.
A long table large enough to hold twenty or thirty people stretched across the courtyard, and steaming large bones were brought up.
After three rounds of drinking, Ma Tie stood up at the signal of Ma Wenlu and walked towards Wang Zhi.
"Brother Zihan, in the past, we were each our own master, and we were offended. I heard that your injury is just right, and I just came out of the black house, how about you and I have a drink and turn the conflict into a jade silk? Ma Tie said with some restraint.
Although he has his own sister here, this table is after all the enemies of the past, so he can't help but be nervous.
Wang Zhi laughed, raised his voice like a broken gong, and said, "Don't tight, don't tight." Look, now we don't sit at the same table and eat! Come, full drink. β
Liu Yun heard the sound of harmony, at least it was enough on this festive night.
"Fujun, can we eat?"
Ma Tie wiped a handful of wine that ran down the corners of his mouth and said to Liu Yun with a smile.
Ma Wenlu's face couldn't help but turn dark, and he kicked Ma Tie, feeling a little panicked on his face.
"On this occasion, my husband and the generals haven't said anything yet, you, the general of the defeated army, have to eat first and sit down." Ma Wenlu reprimanded awkwardly.
Teach his brother a lesson, Ma Wenlu is extraordinarily natural.
From childhood to adulthood, this is the case, and the age of the two of them should be reversed.
The daughter of the Ma family is not just a daughter.
Ma Tie's head drooped, and he sat down obediently.
Liu Yun also felt a little embarrassed, but not because of Ma Tie, but because of Ma Wenlu's name for him.
He is her husband, but not everyone's husband, and it sounds too awkward to say this.
I have to find an opportunity to talk to Ma Wenlu about the correct name of my husband.
Liu Yun raised his hand with a smile and said, "It's okay, what Ma Tie said is reasonable, this is just about drinking and chatting, and the meat that has been stewed for half an afternoon is almost cold, let's hurry up and eat." β
Before Liu Yun's words fell, the table suddenly became like a storm, although everyone was quite restrained, but a group of generals stayed together, and the meal was not gentle.
Ma Tie is not the only one who is hungry for that plate of big bones.
Gai Xun, Wang Zhi and others also stared at it for a long time, but they were embarrassed to speak.
"My lord, this ...... What does husband mean? Gai Xun asked.
Liu Yun was stunned, his mind was suddenly a little blank, and he also regretted giving Ma Wenlu the title of teaching.
How can this be explained? He is also a person who knows how to be shy and make a face.
Oh yes, I really regret it.
"That's it...... That's probably what the lover means. Liu Yun said hesitantly.
He, the lord, is estimated to be cracked down by a group of subordinates.
Gai Xun nodded slowly, and picked up a bone with a calm expression.
When he was about to plug his tongue with meat, he still couldn't hold back after all, and laughed out loud.
Wang Zhi, Huang Fu Xian, a few people, either look up at the starry sky at forty-five degrees, or look down at the desktop.
But they tried to hold it, but they still couldn't help twitching the corners of their mouths, and it could be seen that they should have endured it quite hard.
Liu Yun's mind was suddenly full of black lines, he was wrong, really wrong!
After all the calculations, he really didn't expect that he could plant such a big heel on this title full of love.
Ma Wenlu also felt this strange atmosphere, she lowered her head slightly, stuck out her tongue, and covered the red ears with her hands.
However, the shyness can't be covered, and the more she thinks about it, the more awkward she becomes, and her whole face instantly becomes the ruddy cold plum in the corner.
Although it has a unique charm, Ma Wenlu didn't dare to look up anyway.
She also regretted that she had obeyed Liu Yun's order and sat at the same table with these people.
If we didn't sit together, there would never be anything like this.
What can we do now......
On the entire table, there may be only Ma Tie who is outside the realm.
He seemed to be really hungry for meat, and in just a few moments, there were three bones piled up in front of him.
The gnawing was so clean that I couldn't see even a trace of minced meat.
"Actually, I, Ah Weng, also miss the imperial court, but now that I have taken that step and become a rebel, it is really difficult to go back......
Ma Tie chewed on the stewed crispy pork bones, secretly glanced at Liu Yun, and muttered in a low voice.
He really didn't seem to notice the awkward atmosphere at the dinner table, and suddenly remembered it and said it.
Liu Yun couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, he really thanked Ma Tie for his wit in changing the topic.
can't let these people continue to worry about their husbands, and think about it desperately.
Eating such a comfortable big bone, you should think about something serious.
Wiping his hands, Liu Yun said seriously: "I can't go back." β
Even if you are embarrassed in your heart, you have to pretend to be indifferent, damn.
Putting aside the fateful topic of her husband, Liu Yun insisted on thinking about Ma Teng.
Ma Teng is really much more important than her husband.
Ma Tie's words, Liu Yun didn't know whether it was true or not, but it was certain that he wouldn't be able to go back.
At this time, if Ma Teng really wanted to return to the imperial court, then his thoughts were really too simple.
Even if he returned, his allegiance would no longer be to His Majesty.
Now it's Dong Zhuo, then Wang Yun, then Li Dao, Guo Yan, and then it's time for Cao Cao.
It's all a mess, fighting and killing people without a clue, and everyone wants to be the master of the house and dominate the world.
After taking a sip of wine, Liu Yun looked at Ma Tie and asked; "If I remember correctly, Dong Zhuo once wooed General Ma Teng and Han Sui, why didn't he agree at that time?"
"Dong Zhuo is also from Liangzhou, in his opinion, he and my Ah Weng may be the same, both from Liangzhou, he hopes that my Ah Weng will serve him and become his arm. But in my Ah Weng's opinion, Dong Zhuo is a thief who steals the man, and my Ah Weng is just forced to raise an army, just to make a living, not to steal the man. Ma Tie said.
This answer is slightly different from what Liu Yun imagined.
Ma Teng's starting point may be so, but his purpose is definitely not just to make a living.
At this point, Liu Yun didn't get the real answer he wanted, so he changed the topic and asked, "Ma Tie, Song Jian, what do you think?" β
Ma Tie gnawed off the bones and was trying to find a way to suck the bone marrow, when he heard Liu Yun's words, he said casually: "This person, a thief villain." This thief has seized the land of the projectile in Caohan, and he once wanted me to be a vassal to him, and his head is really not afraid of being stabbed. I tried to lead the army to slaughter him several times, but I was stopped by my Aweng. β
"Why did General Ma Teng stop you?" Liu Yun asked strangely.
It's not for the sake of clichΓ©s, Liu Yun really has such doubts.
Song Jian's kid occupies such a little space, and he is still very arrogant, but whether it is Ma Teng or Han Sui, they don't think about that kid, and in the end, even Cao Cao almost forgot about that guy.
Song Jian occupied that projectile land and was the king for more than 30 years.
Such an arrogant person, Liu Yun didn't think he could survive for so many years.
Ma Tie said bluntly: "I, Ah Weng, feel that Song Jian has always been an ally, and I don't want to fight with him. β
Liu Yun laughed silently, in this way, what kind of character should Ma Teng be?
In the romance, Ma Teng was particularly positive, and he became a loyal minister.
In historical data, he is a prince of one side, a typical heroic character, and a villain.
However, when he was a hostage to Cao Cao, Han Sui's family sent his son, so he took his son with him personally.
At that time, what did he think?
After being a hostage, there will naturally be no then.
Liu Yun just couldn't think about what kind of person Ma Teng was and what kind of personality he had.
Wang Zhi interrupted and said: "Brother Ma Tie, I think, you and I are equal to come to assist the lord, don't you feel uncomfortable being a general under your own Ah Weng?" You see, the lord is in the prime of life, and the soldiers are strong, and the food is so enjoyable, and this battle is more enjoyable and comfortable. β
Ma Tie looked at the whole pile of big bones in front of him in his hand, and couldn't help muttering: "It's very enjoyable, but I'm ...... How to say this? β
"What else is there to consider, just do it!" Wang Zhi waved his arms and shouted.
Liu Yun heard his own quotations again, this group of people who don't learn the words seriously, they learn really fast.
Staring at Ma Tie quietly, Liu Yun also wanted to know how he would answer.
Wang Zhi, a rough man, after suffering a catastrophe, seemed to have a sudden flash in his brain, and he actually had a little bit of Zhang Fei's embroidery.
"Isn't Fu Jun in love with my sister Wen Lu now, and the two are happy, won't the two families become a family soon. At that time, don't say that it is me, even if it is me, I will also serve under the account of the king. Ma Tie stood up and bowed to Liu Yunchang, but said to Wang Zhi.
Liu Yun pointed at Ma Tie and said with a smile: "Although today is a joke and a conversation at the banquet, but Ma Tie, I remember what you said!" Now I have elite soldiers, but I lack strong generals, so don't regret it at that time. β
"That's nature, how dare you fool Fu Jun, hehe." Ma Tie laughed childishly.
Liu Yun smiled and asked people to pour Ma Tie a bottle of wine.
Ma Tie is quite clever, if this guy grows up, he will definitely be a master who can take charge of himself in the future.
With a childish and clever general, he has a lot of room for play and development.
Suddenly, Liu Yun really wanted to pull Ma Tie under his command.
I have to think of a way, such a talent can't be cut by Cao Cao.
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The festive atmosphere of the New Year is still strong in this exquisite mansion.
"Report ββ! Longsang City Urgent! β
In the early morning, a long drink suddenly woke Liu Yun up from his sleep.
Patting his aching head, Liu Yun put on his clothes and walked out of the door.
I drank a lot of wine last night, and now my brain is a little cloudy.
"Lord Qi, Song Jian sent troops to raid Longsang City, killed more than 400 soldiers defending the city, and plundered away."
The black-clad armor soldier knelt down at the foot of the stairs and shouted loudly.
Liu Yun suddenly sobered up, his eyes were cold, Song Jian, this dog thing!
"Please cover the general's deliberations!" Liu Yun snorted with a cold face.
"Whoa!" The armor took the order and ran quickly to the outer courtyard.
After rubbing his face with the cold snow in the courtyard, Liu Yun strode into the study.
As soon as he walked in, he folded it out again and shouted: "Come on, please General Ma Tie come over." β
"Whoa!"
A soldier flashed out of the corner of the courtyard and answered.
Song Jian, this dog thing, is really looking for death!
The reason for his attack on Longsang City, Liu Yun could guess without thinking about it.
If it weren't for the fact that the rod killed his messenger, it was because Longsang City was now too hot and rich in products, which made him look red.
There is absolutely no other reason than these two reasons.
Song Jian, you must die!
Hearing this damn bad news, Liu Yun also regretted that he didn't strengthen the defenses of Longsang City, allowing Song Jian to take advantage of it.
Local affairs are all handled by Huang Fuxian and Gongsun Lu.
At the beginning of the opening of Longsang City, in terms of city defense, like other cities, a small number of soldiers were stationed and recruited locally to expand the defensive force.
Liu Yun never expected that in such a short period of time, Song Jian would be able to seize the opportunity.
He just got a little bit of a square market, and it was ruined like this.
This dog thing!