Chapter 176: The Hearts of the Officials and the People

The news of the victory in the direction of the barracks was transmitted back to the Hangzhou town guard yamen as soon as possible, and all the officials celebrated with their crowns. The enemy's three offensive directions were all completely victorious with almost no losses on their own, which made all the officials, soldiers and civilians full of confidence in holding this Hangzhou city.

In the new issue, these three victories immediately spread throughout the city of Hangzhou, and the shouts of the immature and crisp newsboys were drowned out in the sound of firecrackers in a blink of an eye, and the number of firecrackers was more than the New Year, and the boulder of death that was suppressed on the heads of the people of Hangzhou City seemed to be removed in a blink of an eye, and people had a sense of joy for the rest of their lives.

The victory in the first battle, of course, should be celebrated in the form of a banquet, which is the habit of the Han people, no matter what it is, as long as it is a thing, they must drink wine and feast. In the town guard yamen, hundreds of tables were set up in the lobby and courtyard, and as long as the whole Hangzhou was of the highest grade, they were called over, as well as the representatives of those squires. Of course, there are very few soldiers here, although there are many soldiers who have reached the grade, although this war was fought by soldiers, but in front of these literati, it is just something inferior to pigs and dogs, and it does not spoil the atmosphere of this celebration banquet.

Of course, the representative of the army, Master Yang, and the resourceful Xiao Xiucai still have to be invited, so let them represent those soldiers who are fighting to the death.

They were invited to the celebration banquet, but they couldn't be the chairman because they didn't have that qualification. So when two people came in, they could only be arranged at a table in the corner of the courtyard. There are 10 people at a table, and 8 of them are representatives of the most humble businessmen in society. But even the most despicable businessman according to reason didn't look at the old man and the young master at all, but raised his glass and drank and talked loudly, as if this victory was made by them, and it had nothing to do with the two people in front of him. At this time, the high-spirited town guard eunuch was embraced into the hall by countless officials like stars holding the moon, and everywhere they passed, all the people stood up flatteringly and bowed down. And those who can talk to each other are all moving forward in small steps, and the words that meet them pass like flowing water.

The eunuch of the town guard smiled and nodded in return, making himself a corporal of Lixian.

Then a field of singing and praise filled the entire courtyard. Father Zhao saw that the eunuch had passed, so he said to Mao Yulong: "The process has ended, we are just annoying here, let's go, find a secluded place to have a small drink, it is much quieter than looking at these disgusts." ”

Mao Yulong smiled and said: "My father and I deeply feel the same way, let's walk together." So the two of them walked out hand in hand, but they had not forgotten the etiquette, walked to the gate, and said to the greeter with their nostrils facing the sky: "The war ahead is urgent, we are not here, if the town guard asks for a while, please take a leave of absence for us." ”

The doorman of this valet snorted with his nostrils facing the sky, looked at the backs of the two people in the distance, and couldn't help but sneer. It's just two Qiu Ba, and you're still counting on the town's father-in-law to ask you, do you have that qualification? It's really a toad that wants to eat swan meat, and wants to be beautiful by himself.

As a result, just as he was thinking this, a little eunuch ran out of it and hurriedly asked, "Is General Yang and Xiao Xianggong gone?" The father-in-law of the town guard had just ordered him to take a seat, but I couldn't find it, and I was really in a hurry. ”

This disciple was taken aback at the time, and hurriedly replied with sincere fear: "Just now, the two of them took leave, saying that the military situation on the front line was urgent, and they went to the city." Only then did he remember that he was still at war. But when I looked at it again, the backs of the two people had already disappeared into the alley like a bead net, where could I still find him?

Of course, this is just a small episode, this grand celebration banquet, it doesn't matter whether there is a protagonist or not, just let everyone be happy.

The two of them walked side by side, and Mao Yulong suggested: "My brother Zheng Hongda's restaurant is still good, although we can't eat and drink for nothing when we go there, but there is no problem with a discount." ”

Father Zhao knew Zheng Hongda and was very attached to his person's character in the four seas, so he readily agreed. The two of them were talking, but there was a familiar figure in front of them, looking around, but it was a familiar aspect of themselves. So Father Zhao shouted at him: "Lao Li, why didn't you eat and drink for nothing at the celebration banquet, but you ran out?" ”

The person in front turned around and found that it was his boss and general, so he greeted him, hugged his fists at Father Zhao and said: "That celebration banquet, although Roshan is a sea of wine, but it is uncomfortable to swallow, I am going to find a small restaurant, just take a bite and go back to the city." I wonder why the general and the little minister are here? ”

Father Zhao pouted: "It's not the same idea as you." So the two of them smiled heartily, and Daddy Zhao invited: "Since we met, then let's go to one of my brothers' restaurant for a small drink to soothe our nervous nerves?" ”

Li Huanzhang said with a smile: "It's really not easy to be treated by the boss, I want to eat a good meal and treat my stomach for not filling up in time in the past two days." The three of them walked down the street with their hands behind their backs.

Although it was dark, the streets were lit up with people everywhere, and it seemed to be more lively than usual, and all the people had excited expressions on their faces, and all the people talked about this victory.

When the people saw these two soldiers walking in the street, they immediately swarmed up and surrounded the three of them, regardless of who they were, and their gratitude was overflowing, and many people directly pulled them and asked them to eat. Some of the people simply took out copper coins in their bosoms and stuffed them into their hands, but all of them asked the two of them to tell everyone about the battle, and their enthusiasm was unprecedentedly high.

Father Zhao and Li Huanzhang glanced at each other. The contempt of those high-ranking guys in the yamen and the enthusiasm of these simple people in front of them formed a stark contrast, which made the two people have mixed feelings in their hearts. Those so-called officials are greedy, and the simple people know how to be grateful, so Father Zhao sighed softly: "Not for anything else, just for this group of simple and grateful people, it is enough for us to throw away this life." ”

Li Huanzhang deeply agreed: "With such the love and understanding of the people, what else can't we fight to the death?" People often say that heaven and earth have a conscience, and these people in front of them are the conscience of heaven and earth. ”

In the end, the three people who had been surrounded and could not move an inch could only be released by the people under the pretext of the urgency of the front-line war, so the three people who were squeezed with crooked armor ran into Zheng Hongda's restaurant and hid directly in the private room, just like that, the three people searched under their bodies, and found a lot of bits and pieces, Mao Yulong's arms There were three hot eggs, looking at so many inexplicable extra things piled on the table, the three people were silent for a long time, and their hearts sent out their own feelings, But for a while, I couldn't say it with mixed feelings. The three of them simply ate some wine and rice, and when they went downstairs to meet the accounts, the shopkeeper said to Mao Yulong: "Fourth master, the accounts of the three of you have already been remitted." ”

Mao Yulong was inexplicable, he had already agreed with his brother that unless he had a treat, he only needed to give himself a discount, this was the rule. Could it be that the third brother is back?

As a result, the shopkeeper pointed to the diners in the lobby: "It's these brothers who are working together, and you can make it up for everyone." ”

None of the diners sitting in this lobby were rich, they were all ordinary people, but they remitted money for the three of them, and their eyes were full of tears, and they bit their lips and bowed their hands to this group of diners.

And these diners just smiled honestly and stood up one after another to return the salute, neither of them said anything, but a strong feeling filled the entire lobby. WeChat pays attention to "excellent reading literature", chats about life, and looks for confidants~

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