Since it was basically determined that Kaifeng City was temporarily worry-free, this banquet was naturally very lively. The generals ate and drank openly, and one by one they fought with their fists and drinks in thick throats. And the civil officials are also drinking freely, drinking orders, and by the way, they can also make two limerick poems.

However, Li Yan was very sober, although there were a lot of people who came to toast, but every time he drank less into his mouth, most of them flowed down the corners of his mouth to the armor. Anyway, the generals drank in big bowls, and their clothes were all wet with wine, but most of them just went into their mouths.

When the banquet was over, Li Yan was left behind by King Zhou. Naturally, the king of Zhou would not accompany these civil and military officials to drink, and that was all a matter for the prince and the officials of the royal palace.

King Zhou took Li Yan to walk slowly in the palace, the red palace wall, the yellow glazed tiles, and the flat ground paved with long bricks, a solemn and luxurious temperament came to his face. They didn't say much, but went into the back garden, crossed the stone path in the pine and cypress, and went up the winding stone steps to the pavilion on the coal hill. The evening breeze in the pavilion is gentle, and it is exceptionally cool.

King Zhou commanded, "Sit down." ”

"Xie Chitose." Li Yan hugged his fists and thanked him.

King Zhou pretended to be dissatisfied and said, "Why don't you call your father?" ”

Li Yan had already sat down, but he stood up again, hugged his fists and said: "This, the last general has not adapted for a while, please forgive the prince." ”

King Zhou waved his hand and sighed: "Wu Niang is also a poor person, this king was ridiculous when he was young, and he didn't take good care of Wu Niang's child. When her mother was gone, she remembered her mother's good coming. But the deceased has passed away, and the king can only find a way to compensate Wu Niang more. But, alas, this king doesn't know anyone, and someone will have the idea of beating Wu Niang. By the time the king finds out, she will have already come to you. ”

King Zhou pretended to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes and continued: "But this king will not give up this daughter, this king still wrote to His Majesty in person and asked Wu Niang for the title, which was requested as a concubine." Since Wu Niang chose you, this king, as her father, doesn't care about any bullshit etiquette, and doesn't want the rules, and he didn't marry His Majesty, so he directly promised Wu Niang to you. You have to treat her well, or this king will not sit idly by! ”

Li Yan sneered in his heart, watching King Zhou's performance. He just wanted to dig up Master Niu who had a contract with Wu Niang, but he didn't expect the palace to think that Wu Niang had eloped with him. He knew that this was a means for King Zhou to win him over, but it was under the banner of family affection. However, regardless of his daughter's filial piety, he was forced to marry, no matter how he said it, he didn't look like a good father who loved his daughter.

He stood there and arched his hand, "The last general will follow the teachings of the prince." ”

"Sit, no formality." King Zhou smiled again and said, "Let's sit down and talk, drink tea, and relieve hangover." ”

Li Yan hugged his fists and thanked him, and sat down.

King Zhou finally got to the point: "How about the troops you brought to defend the city?" ”

Li Yan said in embarrassment: "The last general is a deputy general, stationed in Guide Mansion." There are soldiers and horses of General Chen in Kaifeng City, plus the soldiers and horses of the last general, it seems that there are too many people. ”

King Zhou said casually: "You don't have to worry about this, just let Chen Yongfu go to other places to station." You've defeated the thieves again today, and there's no problem with an acting chief officer. ”

Li Yan pretended to hesitate and asked, "What about Guide Mansion?" ”

King Zhou saw that Li Yan didn't seem to want to give up Guide Mansion, so he said: "It's okay, it's an eventful time now, and there are thieves raging everywhere." Let Chen Yongfu be a reinforcement commander and go to other places to chase down the thieves. ”

Li Yan finally nodded and said, "The last general will obey the will of the imperial court." ”

King Zhou finally smiled happily. He knew that although the thieves retreated this time, according to the performance of the officials and soldiers, the thieves might make a comeback. Instead of letting the uneasy Chen Yongfu come to guard Kaifeng City, it is better to let Li Yan, a victorious general, protect his safety. As for Chen Yongfu's placement, he will not care, he believes that as long as Li Yan is there, Kaifeng City will be impregnable.

Li Yan also achieved his goal. If you want to control a big city like Kaifeng, it is not easy to have Chen Yongfu as an obstacle. Since King Zhou can transfer Chen Yongfu away, then he can catch Kaifeng City in his hands. With Kaifeng, a key place between the north and the south, all kinds of workshops can get sufficient raw materials, industry and commerce generate taxes, plus food support from other regions, and a real stable rear can be formed.

Li Yan saw that King Zhou was just drinking tea and had no other meaning to order, so he took his leave: "It's not early, and the last general will retire first." ”

King Zhou didn't agree, but asked, "When are you going to take Wu Niang over?" ”

Li Yan was a little surprised. But he quickly replied: "Now that the war is not over, it is better for her to be in Qixian." When Kaifeng is completely safe, it's not too late to pick her up. ”

"yes, okay." King Zhou nodded with satisfaction and said, "Although the Yibin Mansion has been chosen, the time is in a hurry, and the inside is not yet the same." Since you are not in a hurry, this king will let them prepare well. ”

"The prince is bothered. The last will be retired. Li Yan bowed and bowed, said goodbye and left.

King Zhou watched Li Yan being taken away by the eunuch, and he was very satisfied with this son-in-law who was picked up halfway. Needless to say, in terms of the strength in hand, it is absolutely worth the money. They are almost invincible to the thieves, and with this son-in-law to escort them, they can continue to enjoy the blessings of the Zhou Palace.

Li Yan left the palace of King Zhou and did not stop in the city, but directly led the troops out of the city and went to the camp outside the city in the south. Their great camp was not inside the moat, but outside it. In order to be able to evacuate conveniently in case Li Zicheng came to attack Kaifeng again.

On the way, he heard Zhang Yi say that everything was fine at home, but the grain in the grain store was forcibly requisitioned by the officials and soldiers. When he knew that his family was safe, he was relieved. He was very careful not to have as little contact with the family as possible according to his agreement with his father, so as not to bring disaster to the family. Their Li family's own clan is still in Huaiqing Mansion on the north bank of the Yellow River, so they can't take it lightly.

When he arrived at the barracks, Li Mu scolded and said, "Fuck! Chen Yongfu is still holding back. He wants to place our team in four directions: southeast, northwest, and north! I ignored him, and built the camp here. ”

Li Yan sneered: "Don't worry, his good days are over." After that, he asked, "What about Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai?" Did they play tricks? ”

"Not really." Li Mu replied: "They went straight to Zhuxian Town with the cavalry, and the old battalion and foot soldiers followed behind, it seems that they wanted to catch the officers and soldiers by surprise." ”

Li Yan seemed to see the scene where the officers and troops were caught off guard and were defeated. He instructed: "Let the troops be more vigilant, if Li Zicheng really wins a big victory easily, they should come back." ”

"Fortunately, the food has not been given to them yet, otherwise it will be a big loss." Li Mu said with a smile.

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