Chapter 116: Birthday Banquet (2)
Pengduo Timur came here to celebrate his birthday in the name of his father, which really alarmed the entire Wanhu people at this moment.
As soon as Timur appeared, the officials in the hall, no matter how big or small, all stood up, bowed their hands, laughed and welcomed, and some other people who did not know or were familiar with the court officialdom also stood up together, and the scene was very lively.
The Yilian Zhen class, who has not shown up until now, was also accompanied by Harandore at this time, and greeted them together.
The father and son walked one after the other, smiling, clenching their fists and walking towards Pengdo Timur.
"Virtuous nephew, the old man is celebrating his birthday today, I really don't dare to alarm the Imperial Doctor, I don't want the virtuous nephew to come over, it really flatters the old man, and he shines...... "Yi Lian Zhenban said with a smile.
He was not tall, he was even a little thin, although his hair and beard were gray, but he was in good spirits, his face was full of red light, and he was more vigorous in front of Harandor.
"Uncle has a big birthday today, and since the little nephew is nearby, where can there be a reason to miss it? It's just that I didn't inform my uncle in advance, and I asked my uncle to forgive me for the trouble! Pengdo Timur said with a smile.
He spoke appropriately at the moment, and his smile was gentle. can let the prime minister of a province Zuo come out to greet him in person, today he is still the first one, and there is light on his face.
"Where is it, the virtuous nephew can come, and it's too late for the old man to be happy, how can he blame? Take a seat! Yilian Zhenban smiled, enthusiastically grabbed the arm of Pengduo Timur, and personally led him to the top position in the hall.
Su Lian didn't care about the conversation between Yilian Zhenban and Pengdo Timur, his attention was always focused on the two men and women behind Pengdo Timur.
The woman with willow eyebrows and phoenix eyes, autumn waves, a cinnabar mole in the corner of her eyes, a long crimson dress, and a clever smile, is the woman she met in Xuanmen Hyogo yesterday.
This woman kept saying yesterday that she had nothing to do with Cao Shengjiang, but at this moment, she was walking side by side with her, dressed in a brown robe, with gray hair, ruddy complexion, and a majestic momentum, who is it not Cao Shengjiang?
When he was in Haozhou, although Su Lian seriously injured Cao Shengjiang and escaped by him by jumping into the water, when he looked at Cao Shengjiang at this time, he saw that his spirit was undiminished, his eyes were superb and shining, and he seemed to be fine.
Su Lian could see Cao Shengjiang in the crowd, but Cao Shengjiang couldn't see him. Following behind Pengduo Timur, Cao Shengjiang was full of smiles, and he was very happy to see people as a courtesy.
The woman still looks sophisticated and sleek, up and down her body, full of spring, when her eyes are flowing, she is also quite concerned about the Yilian Zhenban, often taking a look at her eyes, with a charming smile on her face, and her gestures are all amorous.
Although Mullerundo had been following Timur, she was eccentric, lively, and her eyes constantly roamed the crowd.
Although Luo Qianyin covered her face with a white veil, she couldn't escape this girl's eyes, so she actually found out and immediately smiled and waved to Luo Qianyin.
Then she said a few words in Pengduo Timur's ear, and Pengduo Timur was also surprised, looked at Luo Qianyin, and nodded.
Luo Qianyin didn't want to show up, but she wouldn't refuse anyone, so she had to nod in response. Pengduo Timur also saw Su Lian, but just stared at him, and turned his head away with a gloomy face.
Cao Shengjiang and the woman sat down at the top table with Pengduo Timur. Accompanying them were Mo Tuchi, Yilian Zhenban's father and son, and two other officials Su Lian didn't know, one had a thin black face and didn't smile, and the other was white and fat, full of joy.
Since Shen Renxi came over, he hasn't gone back, and sat down at Su Lian's table.
Originally, there were eight people at each table, and he sat in someone else's seat, and when the steward came over to ask, he said it didn't matter, so he changed the seat.
Shen Renxi's original seat was two grades higher than Su Lian's table, and the people who originally sat at this table also changed happily when they saw that Shen Renxi's position was better.
"Brother Su knows the son of the Imperial Doctor and Timur?" Shen Renxi asked out loud when he saw Pengduo Timur and Mullerunduo and Luo Qianyin Su Lian's eyebrows.
Su Lian smiled helplessly and said, "Pengduo Timur?" Knowing is knowing, but I'm afraid in his heart, but I think it's better not to know me......"
"Also, Timur is the imperial historian of the dynasty, and he is also the younger brother of the right prime minister of Zhongshu Province. This change in the banknote law is a plan to promote by Totoku......" Shen Renxi said with some melancholy: "Let his son come to the birthday banquet of the prime minister of Jiangsu and Zhejiang first, I don't know if there is any instruction in it?" ”
"Who can know, maybe it's just an ordinary exchange of ......etiquette," Su Lian saw Shen Renxi's sad look, and asked again: "Brother Shen is still worried about the change of the banknote law?" Shen Renxi used Pengduo Timur to introduce the change of the banknote law, Su Lian of course understood what he was thinking, so he followed his words.
"Yes......" Shen Renxi didn't hide it, and said directly: "The change of the banknote law is a major event involving national policy, and it should be very difficult to implement, so it naturally needs the support of officials from all over the country." also sent his son over to congratulate Yilian Zhenban on his birthday, and I am afraid that he also took this opportunity to win over the support of Yilian Zhenban......"
"Brother Shen means that he is worried that Peng Duo will come over this time and seize the opportunity, making it more difficult for the purpose of your trip to succeed?" Su Lian said with a deep groan.
"Well, I'm just afraid that the Yilian Zhen class will not listen to the suffering and sincerity of our Chamber of Commerce......" Shen Renxi nodded and said, "Therefore, ......" He was silent at this time, just looked at Su Lian.
Su Lian shook his head and smiled, and sighed: "So Brother Shen wants to make a fuss on Timur's side?" But there is no way? Shen Renxi smiled bitterly and said: "I really can't hide anything from Brother Su, I just gave birth to this idea...... Su Lian smiled slightly and said: "If Brother Shen wants to go to see Timur first, he can use his brains on his son Pengduo Timur......
"Really?" Shen Renxi's eyes lit up, and he said in surprise: "Brother Su, do you have a way?" ”
"Brother Shen, I said the same thing, you can try your best to think of a way......" Su Lian said with a wry smile: "It's just that I'm not sure, if it doesn't work, I hope Brother Shen won't blame me!" ”
"Where is Brother Su?" Shen Renxi hurriedly said: "You can help me solve my worries and find a way for me is already benevolent and righteous, which is commendable, how can I blame you again without being interesting?" Whether this matter can be done or not, it will not make me treat Brother Su differently......" Shen Renxi's eyes were open and open-minded, which made Su Lian feel ashamed, and secretly thought that he would try his best.
Since Pendo Timur came in, almost all the guests have arrived. As soon as noon arrived, a gong sounded in front of the door, and the birthday banquet officially began.
The maidservants began to fish in from the inside, wearing flowers and butterflies to serve wine and food during the banquet. And all the people opened their bellies, drank and had fun, and the feast became hotter.
After three rounds of drinking, Harandore stood up with only a glass of wine, and said aloud: "Colleagues, squires, today is my father's fiftieth birthday, and thanks to everyone's care, they have all left their affairs and made a special trip here to congratulate and cheer, which makes me very impressed in my heart. Here, I would like to toast everyone with a glass of wine and express my gratitude! Eat and drink well today, and be sure to have fun! Please! He tilted his head and toasted.
Everyone in the hall stood up and drank a drink. Su Lian also symbolically took a sip of the wine glass, originally he came today to be perfunctory, and he didn't want to make a name for himself here.
Even though he thought so, there were many people in this hall who had other ideas. After Harandore only toasted a glass of wine, many people walked to the top seat one after another and toasted to Yilian Zhenban alone, of course, there are many people who just want to mix up their faces, as for whether Yilian Zhenban drinks or not, whether they appreciate it or not, they don't care very much.
After the wine was hot, the hall was gradually becoming noisy. Some good drinkers drank a few more glasses and began to have fun.
At one time, there were those who made a drinking order and punched their fists, knocked on the bowl and sang songs, and there were also those who shouted loudly and drunk, clamoring to compare themselves with so-and-so.
Yi Lian Zhenban smiled and watched the commotion at the banquet, and did not say anything. It's supposed to be like this between banquets, but if it's too quiet, it's not beautiful.
At this time, a person stood up at the second table, his face was flushed, and he shouted loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, I have long heard that when General Mo Tuchi was young, he was the best in the world with a hundred steps of Yang stunt. Today's opportunity is rare, how about we ask General Mo Tuchi to perform a stunt and help Prime Minister Zuo? Do you think it's good? "This man is stout, with a full beard, a rough appearance, and clear eyes, and he looks like a military general.
However, he sat in the second seat and dared to ask the chief general to come out to perform, I don't know if he really wanted to see it or had another thought.
"This person's name is Yang Wanzhi, he belongs to the Propaganda and Consolation Department of Zhejiang East Province, and he is currently stationed in Jiaxing......" Shen Renxi knew him, so he introduced him to Su Lian.
It turned out to be another frontier general, and he asked the Huaidong Dao Xuanfu Marshal Sidu to come out to perform, either the ignorant and fearless, or he wanted to make Mo Tuchi ugly.
Su Lian was amused in his heart, he smelled the meaning of disharmony. Zhedong Province and Huaidong Province are both garrisons of the East China Sea, but they have the taste of attacking each other.
With so many heads and faces present, it would have been an opportunity to stand up and perform. But Mo Tuchi is already the head of a provincial garrison, he doesn't need to be in the limelight in front of others, and his performance is normal, if he deviates for a while, he will lose face and be ridiculed.
This Yang Wanzhi clamored for him to perform, but he didn't have the intention of making him show off. In terms of official positions, Mo Tuchi obviously pressed Yang Wanzhi, but Yang Wanzhi was not a person in his system, and it could not be said that others committed crimes.
Besides, it's just a farce during the banquet, and the casual tantrum makes people look flat. Mo Tuchi's face was gloomy and he didn't reply.
Seeing that he didn't react, Yang Wanzhi shouted to the crowd again: "Do you want to see General Motuchi's stunts?" ”
"Yes!"
"Okay!" The audience is always lively, and there are many people at the moment. Yilian Zhenban also looked at Mo Tuchi with anticipation, hoping that he would not ruin everyone's interest.
A general behind Motuchi moved, wanting to come out to block it, but was stopped by Motuchi reaching out and reaching out.
"If the general is inconvenient, the child can take the ...... on his behalf" Yi Lian Zhenban also smiled and comforted, but was also stopped by Mo Tuchi with his hand.
When he raised his hand, the person had already stood up, and if he behaved again, it would be underestimated.
"Okay......" Seeing this, everyone immediately applauded loudly. Yang Wanzhi also looked good and sat down.
"Since everyone is so interested today, I will make a fool of myself and help Prime Minister Zuo, can I ask General Yang to cooperate with me in the performance?" Motuchi said with a smile.
As soon as Yang Wanzhi sat down, Mo Tuchi told him to stand up again.