Li Xiaoyi set up a military banquet to entertain Xue Shao, Heizhi Changzhi and Wu Yougui and others.

Because Li Xiaoyi has a high rank and a grand reputation in the Li Tang clan, and he is a well-known favorite of the Queen Mother, he can be called a very influential figure in both the government and the opposition and the army.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have the courage to come forward to mediate, and it would be a problem involving people of the level of Xue Shao and Hei Zhi Changzhi.

The Tang Dynasty was born in the most important family, and at the same time, the exchanges between nobles also paid great attention to etiquette, and sometimes even paid attention to cumbersomeness. Although today's banquet was held in the barracks, because the main family was Li Xiaoyi, a veteran of the royal family, the etiquette during the banquet was not simplified because it was a military banquet. In fact, Li Xiaoyi's banquet specifications are not low, just like he is banqueting the noble royal family in Chang'an's own mansion.

Xue Shao's heart had already calmed down, and he didn't really expect Li Xiaoyi to play any big role. The reason why he came here was purely to give Li Xiaoyi a face. After entering the table, he completely regarded this place as a banquet for colleagues in Chang'an, and only cared about talking and laughing with old acquaintances such as Wei Yuanzhong, Song Jing and Xue Chuyu.

Wu Youning also looked very relaxed and casual, but he would squint at Xue Shao's eyes from time to time, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but raise a few laugh lines.

Everyone can see that Wu Yougui is trying to express that his wisdom pearl is holding the clouds and the breeze is clear, and this posture makes him feel that he should be very elegant. But in the eyes of Xue Chuyu, Guo An and others, his current dignity is a lively Dong Shi Xiaofeng.

- Wu Yougui, an upstart who developed overnight by virtue of nepotism, seems to be imitating the demeanor and demeanor of Xue Shao, an "authentic" aristocratic son, intentionally or unintentionally.

Although Xue Shao is now a general leading soldiers, almost all of the etiquette habits he has developed in the family life environment since he was a child have been seared into the memory of every cell of his body, and he has not even faded because of the replacement of his soul. The former son of Lantian was not vulgar in appearance, and he was elegant in conversation, and he could be called a nobleman among nobles.

Now Xue Shao discovered some of Wu Yougui's small actions, so he decided to punish him.

Before getting up to toast Li Xiaoyi, Xue Shao deliberately took off his military boots, and then walked in front of Li Xiaoyi on the carpet wearing a pair of new socks that the moon slave had just sewn by himself.

"Li Lianggong, I will give you a drink." Xue Shao smiled and raised his glass.

Li Xiaoyi, like everyone else, noticed that Xue Shao came with shoes and socks, but he didn't doubt it as usual, but quickly got up and raised a glass to greet him, "Thank you for your kindness, please drink this cup!" ”

The two drank the wine, and Xue Shao returned to the table.

Wu Yougui saw this scene at the opposite table, and muttered in his heart: Is there a rule for taking off shoes to toast the elders of the royal family?

It is an established etiquette for the invited guests to toast the host's wine, and after Xue Shao saluted, it was naturally Wu Yougui's turn. After hesitating for a long time, Wu Yougui still decided...... Shoes!

Unexpectedly, as soon as his shoes were taken off, the people at the table couldn't help frowning and covering their noses - it stinks!

Wu Yougui was already difficult to ride a tiger, so he had to raise his glass like Xue Shao and step forward.

Li Xiaoyi's cultivation has always been good, although he greeted him with a toast, he really couldn't help but cover his nose and whispered: "Why did General Wu take off his boots?" ”

"Uh...... Is there anything wrong? Wu Yougui suddenly felt that his face was burning hot, and there seemed to be hundreds of pairs of eyes poking his backbone behind him and scolding.

"You...... Hurry up and put it on! After Li Xiaoyi whispered this, he immediately said, "Please General Wu drink this cup!" ”

Wu Yougui hated to dig a hole in the ground and get into it, so he hurriedly finished drinking with Li Xiaoyi, and hurriedly ran back to the seat and hurriedly put on his boots.

Xue Shao looked at Wu Yougui on the opposite table with a smile, and said: "Life in the army is hard, and it is simple, presumably General Wu rarely washes his feet and never changes his socks, right?" It's hard for you. I have an Aiji who has made a good sock, and I will send someone to send you a new pair of scented socks later, how about it? ”

"Don't bother!" Wu Yougui's face was red and white, and he rolled his eyes.

Xue Chuyu, Guo An and the others were about to hold back their internal injuries when they held back their laughter, and they all thought in their hearts: Yuenu always strives to serve the young marshal as a noble son should be, even if he is out on the march, he washes his feet every day and changes his clothes, shoes and socks every day. Wu Yougui brought humiliation on himself, and he deserved to be ashamed!

It was supposed to be a very strict negotiation, but when it was tossed by this farce, it suddenly seemed to have changed its taste. Li Xiaoyi didn't know how to start. Looking at the look of Wu Yougui in front of him, he looked like a little widow who had been caught and raped in bed, and he was afraid that it would be too late to escape, could he still be expected to stand up straight and negotiate here?

Li Xiaoyi was a little entangled.

Xue Shao didn't take the negotiation seriously anyway, so he pushed the cup and changed the lamp.

After the banquet lasted for nearly half an hour, the black tooth Changzhi couldn't bear it anymore, he got up and said, "Li Lianggong, the last general is not here today to eat and drink. But if there is something serious, you may wish to discuss it as soon as possible. When people are drunk, there is nothing to talk about. ”

"Well, General Blacktooth is right." Li Xiaoyi finally caught a reason to start, and hurriedly said: "Actually, the old man specially invited Xue Fuma, General Heizhi and General Wu to come here just for one thing. I hope that both of you can take a step back and value peace. In any case, we are all ministers of the Tang Dynasty, and we can't fight in the same room! ”

Xue Shao just smiled and didn't rush to speak.

Wu Yougui spent half an hour cleaning up the dignity of the place, and at this time he finally recovered a little, and hurriedly got up and said: "Li Lianggong, I and other juniors all respect your high morality, and we all hope that you can mediate and uphold justice." It's just that your words should be said to Xue Yuma. Throughout, General Blacktooth and I never mentioned a word about being in the same room. However, Xue Yuma repeatedly said that he wanted me to wait to see the majesty of the tiger and wolf under his command! ”

Li Xiaoyi frowned on the spot, his face was embarrassed, and he thought to himself, Wu Yougui, how can you fight like a naughty boy and lose the attitude of suing Diao?

Xue Shao on the other side smiled, "I said, how about it?" ”

"You! ......" Wu Yougui was choked by Xue Shao's words.

"I led the army back to the division well, and I didn't recruit you or provoke you. But you have collected the boats and blocked the way across the river, and you have clearly deceived me too much. Xue Shao also stood up and said, "Why, you dare to intercept me first, and don't you want me to say two cruel words to show a counterattack?" ”

Wu Yougui immediately regretted it in his heart - Xue Shao's kung fu has never been more idle, he dares to scold a ruthless person like Pei Yan in the court until the three corpses are full of temper, how can I take the initiative to provoke this war of words against him?

"Li Lianggong." Xue Shao had already walked to the center of the banquet hall, bowed to Li Xiaoyi, and said, "Since your old man is out to uphold justice, then I will ask you to persuade General Heizhi and General Wu to make way for our army." Under the emperor's order, he was eager to return to Beijing to hand over the decree. If the time is delayed, no one can afford to bear the sin. ”

"This ......" Li Xiaoyi hesitated, thinking that Xue Shao deliberately avoided the important and did not mention Cheng Wuting's matter, how could I speak first?

So Li Xiaoyi looked at Wu Yougui and hoped that he could bring up the matter.

Wu Yougui is regretting it vigorously, where will he casually open his mouth to give someone a handle? - So, silent!

Hei Tooth Changzhi would not take the initiative to take up this trouble that had nothing to do with him, so he kept silent.

Li Xiaoyi didn't want to cover the hot mountain pole in person, so he simply picked it away and said, "General Black Tooth, General Wu, what do you two say?" ”

Hei Tooth Changzhi reacted very quickly, "The last general is stupid, and since he led the army to start the army, he has listened to General Wu's advice and strategy, and he will definitely take this matter!" ”

Wu Yougui hated itchy, so he had to stand up, walked up to Xue Shao, and said, "If you want our army to give way, of course you can." The premise is that Xue Fuma left one person behind. ”

"Okay."

To everyone's surprise, Xue Shao agreed quite simply.

Li Xiaoyi and Wu Yougui were stunned at the same time.

"Then it's settled." Xue Shao barely gave them time to react, "Time is urgent, I'll go back to the north bank immediately and prepare to cross the river." Farewell, Li Lianggong, everyone! ”

With that, Xue Shao turned around and left.

"Wait—wait!" Li Xiaoyi was shouting, and Xue Shao's figure disappeared outside the door of the banquet hall in a flash. Even Guo An and the others who came with him flashed like ghosts.

He ...... Promised? Wu Yougui barely reacted.

"Like, yes." Li Xiaoyi is definitely full of "indefinite" expression.

"Who knows what he's up to?" Wu Yougui felt teased again, this time more embarrassed than the "boot incident", so he almost jumped to his feet and screamed and scolded-

"Unless the surnamed Xue hands Cheng Wuting in front of me first, I'd rather die than give way!"

"......" Li Xiaoyi's expression was speechless. At this moment, his heart is also clear, whether it is Xue Shao or Wu Yougui, they don't really take his "mediation" seriously. It seems that this matter is really not something that I can "mediate".

What's next?

- Then only God knows!

……

Xue Shao and his entourage quickly left the banquet camp, and just as they were about to get on the horse, Xue Shao pointed at Li Xianyuan: "You stay!" ”

"Huh?" Li Xianyuan was stunned for a moment, "Xiaosheng stays, what can I do?" ”

"You don't have to do anything." Xue Shao said, "Didn't you hear Wu Yougui just now, if I want to leave one person, he will give way." You are my military advisor, and it is too important to keep you, so as to show our sincerity! ”

"This ...... Isn't that okay? Li Xianyuan's expression looked like he was about to cry.

"Less nonsense, go back!" Xue Shao scolded with a straight face, and immediately couldn't help laughing: "Don't worry, Li Xiaoyi will definitely serve you with delicious food and drink, and I guarantee that you will feel at home!" ”

"......" Li Xianyuan's eyes were stunned for a long time, and he shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I, a military teacher, deserve to be authentic!" ”

"Let's go!!"

Xue Shao whipped his horse and flew away with Guo An and others.

Li Xianyuan looked at the figure of Xue Shao and his party in the distance, and was stunned. But after a while, a few more horses came galloping and stopped beside him, "Master Li, do you know where the young marshal has gone?" ”

Li Xianyuan glanced up, it was Xue Chuyu. Without saying a word, he raised his hand and pointed forward.

"Thank you, Master Li."

Xue Chuyu rode over, Li Xianyuan was choked by the dust raised by the horse's hooves, coughed a few times, and walked to Li Xiaoyi's military camp stupidly.