Chapter Twenty-Eight: Celebrations
That night, Lin Fan led everyone back to the station of the Inspection Division. At this time, torches and bonfires had been lit in the inspection department, and the entire camp was brightly lit, and Lin Fan asked people to go to the kitchen to take out the stock of wine and meat, and everyone gathered together to drink.
Lin Fan said to them: "Brothers, relax military discipline today, everyone can indulge in pleasure, and there is no need to have too many restraints, but it is limited to the camp, and you must not go out to disturb the people with alcohol, otherwise you will not be spared."
Seeing that everyone was looking at him expectantly, he stopped talking nonsense, picked up the wine bowl and smiled at everyone: "What are you waiting for?" Let's get started! ”
As soon as these words came out, everyone was like having fun, and they couldn't stop it.
Before Lin Fan and others arrived, the inspection department at that time was simply raised by the stepmother, and the grandmother didn't care about the uncle or the uncle, no one cared about it and no one asked. And Song Mao rarely disciplines them on weekdays, so it has caused this group of people to be idle and disobedient to discipline.
For a long time, these people have been bullying men and women, and they have done a lot of things in the fish and meat township. It's not a big evil, but if you take off your military uniform, it's no better than those ruffians and hooligans!
It's just that after Lin Fan came, he handed them over to An Ning and Wang Hu.
When you meet the two of them, these people are unlucky, and all those who are disobedient and take the lead in making trouble have been cleaned up by the two of them a few times, and these people have suffered several losses before they are honest.
It is precisely because of the forcible pressure from above that they have reined in a lot in the past few days, and they dare not act too presumptuous on weekdays, after all, no one wants the first fire of the new official to burn on themselves.
However, these people are used to being free and casual on weekdays, and after being pulled together for a few days of training, they are uncomfortable, but they are suffocated.
Although no one dares to blatantly pick on the child, there are a lot of complaints in private, and passive sabotage is inevitable.
Therefore, Lin Fan's move is also intended to let them relax, judging from the current situation of the Inspection Division, blindly strict discipline cannot solve the problem, and only by training can it be more efficient, and it is easier for the people below to cooperate.
This time I finally caught the opportunity to relax, and these people will not be polite, because I don't know when it will be next time.
They gathered in groups of three or five, guessing the boxing orders one by one, pushing the cups and changing the lamps, so it was not lively.
Later, when the wine came up, he didn't even want the bowl, and drank it directly against the cow in the jar, which was called a heroic spirit.
Lin Fan himself was injured, and he didn't drink too much at first, but only responded with a few sips when people came forward to toast, which was counted as a response.
The sergeants wanted to come up and pour wine on Lin Fan, but seeing An Ning and Wang Hu protecting them with black faces, several people hesitated for a long time, and after all, they still didn't dare to be too presumptuous.
Seeing that they couldn't go directly to Guan Lin Fan, everyone had to break through from the side and knock down An Ning and Wang Hu first, which can be regarded as revenge for the training in the past few days.
Everyone surrounded the two of them, and they were very affectionate, you and I took turns to toast a cup and a bowl, and the two really couldn't shirk it, so they could only accept it.
However, neither of them in the crowd noticed that under the intention or unintentional of the sergeants, they were slowly leaving the surroundings of Lin Fan.
The others saw that An Ning Wang Hu was led away, and Lin Fan was alone, where would he be polite, and they all surrounded him, and it was you who came up to toast with a word.
When it comes to martial arts or the art of war, Lin Fan is far superior to these people. Even the amount of alcohol is not necessarily worse than them, but when it comes to the ability to toast, where is Lin Fan the opponent of these veteran oils.
Lin Fan used to contact most of the scholars and literati, and his style of action was gentle and elegant, and the wine table was also against the flowers and the moon, and he had never seen such a scene.
After a while, Lin Fan was defeated in the wheel battle of everyone, if it weren't for the difference in identity and status and Lin Fan's injuries, according to their posture, Lin Fan would not have stopped.
Not for Lin Fan, but for An Ning and Wang Hu, they don't have such big concerns. Everyone has some grudges, they have been tortured enough by An Ning and Wang Hu in the past few days, and now they will not let the two of them go even if they are killed.
With so many people gathered around, no matter how good the amount of alcohol the two people had, they were dizzy when they drank, and then they were numb, that is, as long as someone handed over the wine bowl, they drank it without asking the reason. At the end of the drink, An Ning and Wang Hu each held a wine jar and fell to the ground drunk, unconscious.
Seeing the embarrassment of these two people, everyone gloated and laughed, and the original resentment against the two of them in their hearts was unconsciously put down.
Under the fumigation of the wine, Lin Fan's face was slightly red. He looked at all this with a smile and didn't stop it. Only in this way can we better integrate into this group by letting go of our bodies and mingling with everyone.
Lin Fan asked the two of them to be carried back to the house to rest, while the others continued to drink and have fun around the bonfire, and it was like this until it was nearly midnight, when Song Mao came back with people.
Lin Fan washed his face with cold water, dispersed the smell of wine on his body, and then personally greeted him at the door.
Song Mao dismounted and asked the horse to be returned to the stable. Lin Fan hurriedly stepped forward and took his hand and walked inside, and said as he walked: "Brother Song, you are back, but let me wait!" Come on, come on, I'm waiting for you, hurry up and have a few drinks with everyone! ”
When he arrived at the place, Lin Fan let go of his hand and handed Song Mao a glass of wine.
Everyone coaxed together, and was about to come forward to toast, Song Mao took Lin Fan's wine and drank it all, and then stopped drinking other people's.
He laughed and scolded and drove the rest away, and said, "You bastards, come back to trouble me later, let's not get drunk and don't return, you go down first, I have something to talk to the adults now."
Everyone no longer bothered the two, and they all went to play by themselves in groups.
Lin Fan asked Song Mao: "Brother Song, how is the situation in the county this time, and what does the county magistrate say?"
Song Mao smiled and replied: "My lord, this time I went to the county, and the county magistrate was very happy to hear that I was here to repay the merits, and he even met me personally."
"He said that he didn't expect you to give him such a big gift as soon as he took office, and he really didn't mistake you, he wanted to report to the imperial court, and he also gave you credit."
"He also said that the armor and weapons promised to us will be transported as soon as possible, and he said that he can rest assured that he will be sent over with this reward when the time comes! I hope you can use these things to kill more thieves and better serve the court. ”
The corners of Lin Fan's mouth twitched, and he secretly scolded Gao Wensheng in his heart for being really ruthless, and he snatched the big head of this credit without making a sound, but fortunately he didn't really eat and wipe it clean, and he didn't recognize people, and he also knew to send armor and silver rewards.
In fact, Lin Fan doesn't care about these small profits, he will take them away, and there will be many opportunities for meritorious service in the future, this is nothing, there is no need to worry about it. Of course, a few words in your heart are always indispensable!
Lin Fan then asked, "Did the county magistrate say what to do with those thieves?"
Song Mao sighed and smiled: "Back to my lord, the county commander said that for those who are already dead, they will be cheap, and the violent corpses will be thrown into the mass grave for three days to feed the dogs!"
"As for those who are alive, they will be tortured and interrogated first, and then they will be beheaded when they find out where the bandits' nest is and how many people there are. Alas! Although it is a bit cruel to say, these thieves deserve to do a lot of evil. ”
Lin Fan glanced at him with some surprise, and said with a smile: "Brother Song is pitying them?"
Song Mao was suddenly taken aback, the crime of sympathizing with the bandits is not small, and he can't bear this hat.
He hurriedly said: "What the adults said, it's just a little emotional!"
"Haha, Brother Song doesn't have to be nervous, it's just a joke!" Lin Fan waved his hand at him and said with a joke.
Song Mao smiled reluctantly, wiped the cold sweat from his head with his hand, and said with some embarrassment: "Ha... Ha ha! Adults are really joking! ”
Lin Fan chuckled: "Okay, okay, I won't tease you!" Now that's the business done. After working hard all the way and working for most of the night, Brother Song still left me alone, go and have a few glasses of wine with everyone, and suppress the shock! ”
At this time, seeing that the two were finished talking, a drunken and dizzy team was walking towards the two.
He said to Song Mao with a big grin: "Big brother, are the brothers waiting for you?" If you don't come again, you won't be in a hurry, come and drink! ”
Song Mao's face changed slightly, and he realized that something was wrong, so he hurriedly scolded: "Jin Hai, what are you doing here?" Don't you see that I'm talking to an adult? Don't go down yet! ”
This team named Jin Hai has been drinking with everyone for a long time, and at this time, the wine strength came up, not only did he not leave, but he said in a mess: "Big brother! You are the head of all of us, and if you don't come, we won't have a good time! ”
Hearing this, Song Mao's face changed greatly, and he was carrying Shangguan behind his back, and it was a taboo in officialdom to form a gang among his subordinates, not to mention that Lin Fan was still next to him at this time.
He shouted, "Shut up, what are you messing around?" Get the hell out of here! ”
Jin Hai saw that Song Mao was really angry, and immediately shrunk his neck in fright.
There was a cold sweat, and Jin Hai's wine was also a little sober. He didn't dare to make any more mistakes, and he didn't dare to speak, so he was pulled by a few people next to him and helped him to the side to rest.
Song Mao secretly observed Lin Fan's expression, and saw that Lin Fan's face was calm as usual, still smiling, looking at Jin Hai, he couldn't see any vision, he shouldn't have thought about it so much.
But he didn't dare to take it lightly, and still said to Lin Fan: "My lord, forgive me, Jin Hai has always been like this, he will make a mistake when he drinks too much, and what he said just now is some drunken words, I hope that my lord will not take it seriously, don't blame." When he sobers up, I will make him plead guilty to the adults. ”
"Alas, Brother Song, do I look like such a small-bellied person? Jin Hai just drank too much and said a few nonsense, how could I take it seriously! Not to mention the same knowledge as him. Lin Fan smiled and explained him.
Song Mao saluted and said, "Thank you for your magnanimity!"
Lin Fan said to everyone: "Okay, don't worry about me, you continue." Brother Song, you look at everyone, you must let them eat and drink well. I have an injury, so I'll go back and rest first, and I won't accompany you! ”
"Also, tell the brothers that everyone is tired of the day, and tomorrow morning's morning exercise will be canceled, so that everyone can have a good rest. But don't overdo it, or see how I clean him up! ”
As soon as Lin Fan's words fell, everyone cheered in unison when he heard that he didn't have to go out in the morning, and the second half of Lin Fan's words were obviously ignored by everyone, intentionally or unintentionally.
Lin Fan had long known that this was the result, and he was not angry, he said goodbye to everyone and walked towards his room, his figure gradually disappearing into the night.
As for Song Mao, he bowed to Lin Fan's fading back for a long time, until Lin Fan's figure was completely submerged by the night, and he still kept his head down.
In the night, no one could see his expression, let alone what he was thinking!