"Mark Liu Ziyu and see the town ......"

The visitor was a high-ranking military attache from the Southeast Division, who was as tall as a gun, and it could be regarded as a one-sided relationship in Mrs. Chen's cavalry guard.

After showing the seal letter and his identity, he also brought a few words of oral messages and a few handwritten letters from my cheap brother-in-law, General Ning, who is now in charge of the armies of the Huainan front.

Of course, this way of doing things is also for the sake of avoiding suspicion and preventing people. After all, General Ning is in front of the army, and I am also in front of the army, each based on the north and south ends of the Huai River, and has tens of thousands of horses.

If we meet on the battlefield, it will be justifiable, and there is nothing to say about it, but if the two of us deliberately come to the rear and meet in private, it will be a prison country in the country, and there will be some uneasy heavy incident.

Therefore, at present, he just sent a personal soldier before joining the army to send a letter to express his concern and greetings, as well as his willingness to communicate.

Now, I am also qualified to speak to him, or to become an important source of caution for the other party.

Then the rewards from the stone town were also delivered, loaded with several cartloads of precious silk, brocade robes, and crown belts; In addition, a silverfish bag and a pearl gold belt, two sets of gold meals and tea utensils made inside, a pair of sandalwood bone and green jade small screen fans, two large clusters of red coral, and a pair of large clams carved golden branches and seas.

There is also a small box of large and small gold ingots, gold wraps, gold leaves, etc., and the latest large silver treasure of the year is 1,000, which can be said to be a rich reward.

This is like opening one end, and at one time, more than a dozen posters and gift lists were sent to Banmei Garden by all kinds of servants.

Of course, there are more of them are all kinds of temptations and friendships for the first time, among which the more worthy of attention is the gift list and invitation from Cheng Xuan, the envoy of the southeast back road and the Jianghuai transfer envoy, but it is a private banquet on a painting boat in Mochou Lake.

In the warm breeze after the end of the night, after a simple bath and change of clothes, I also embarked on the road to the banquet, and brought three men dressed in men's clothes, as well as a number of guards in casual clothes.

As one of the characteristics of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, in Jiangning City, where there are many bridges and ferries, taking a boat is also the most common way to travel and transportation at night. It is the so-called unique bustling city lifestyle of day and night boating.

Outside the West Gate of Banmei Garden, there is a Watergate Ferry, and there are exclusive flat-bottomed caravans and sailors to facilitate travel. The caravan is unremarkable on the outside, but on the inside, it is unique.

All kinds of cloth thick decoration brocade, light weft gauze curtains, compact and delicate and suitable, just like the local Jiangnan charm, even the lanterns hanging on it, are also decorated with red plum branch patterns, which looks exquisite and unique.

Sitting at the stern of the boat, blowing the cool breeze in the river lane, listening to the sound of paddling, you can see the smoke willows on the embankment, the lights on the shore, and the graceful posture swaying with the wind in the fishing fires in the water.

And floating in the air, there are faintly silk and bamboo from the pavilion and the accord, as well as the staggered flow in the water alley, I don't know which corner of the touch, the boat girl's singing voice.

Even if you can't understand these gentle lyrics, you can still feel the elegance and grace of her daughter. Let these battle-hardened athletes around me inevitably let go of the coldness, and the expression of the face has become a little softer.

When we entered the zigzag labyrinth known as the Fat Powder River and Sister Alley, the air seemed to become ambiguous.

The so-called fat powder river refers to the fact that there are so many painting boats and flower boats coming and going here that the fat powder washed off is dyed with some exaggerated color and fragrance by the river.

And the truth of Sister Lane is even simpler, because every alley by the river here is full of unique caves and scenic spots full of warblers and swallows.

I was not surprised by such a grand scene, and some of them calmly admired the colors, after all, I had already enjoyed similar hospitality from Han Liangchen.

And most of my guards have never had the opportunity to see this battle formation, although because they are loyal to their guards, so that their eyes do not fall out, but they also can't take their eyes off and can't help but be amazed.

The face of only a man dressed in three pieces has collapsed since he entered here, and then he has been tense, and his lips are thin, as if some man-eating monster will fly out of it.

When the terraced buildings that blocked our view became open again with the sudden widening of the lake, it was easy for me to find the exclusive canopy on the shore under the guidance of the boatman.

and the two large characters of "Jingyun", which are quite beautiful and harmonious.

Compared with the temptation and charm of the frontier river flower lane, this is one of the scenery of the two lakes where Jiangning's many winds and moons are hidden and gathered.

It is said that almost everywhere here are courtesan restaurants that are popular with Jiangning officials. In Jiangning, going to the Goolan Quxie to have fun, drinking and laughing, or inviting courtesans outside to serve a cup and sing and dance wine, not only does not need to dodge, but becomes a romantic affair of chasing each other and boasting about each other.

According to Xie Mingxian, only those fledgling officials who want to go to the hotel to have fun, but are also afraid of being accused by others, cover up and hide their heads and tails.

Following the instructions under the shed, we headed for the lake again

Floating on the water is a large painting boat several feet long and wide, three stories high, not counting the front and rear terraces framed in silk, and the hull of each floor has long been used with fresh flowers, and all kinds of delicately shaped Chinese lanterns, to decorate the flowers, but people do not feel kitsch and aesthetic fatigue.

I thought it was just an ordinary viewing and playing boat, but I didn't expect it to be such a big guy that is enough for hundreds of people to carry out their daily activities, like a mobile courtyard.

Compared to the caravan parked on the side, it is like a small miscellaneous fish.

"Official, Wanfu, Jin'an......"

"Welcome to ......"

After boarding the ship, the greeting of the warbler and the swallow, the fat powder mixed with the smell of incense, couldn't help but cheer up my left and right.

Regardless of the neat clothes and miscellaneous servants, the demeanor and dress of these women on the ship can be called very "charming" according to the standards of the high doors.

They combed a popular updo, wore an acacia shirt woven with a "heart" pattern, tied a pleated limbo skirt, and stepped on a pair of high-top crested shoes made of red and white grosgrain staggered.

But I can't help but think of the scene when I first saw Su Su a few years ago, and I couldn't help but feel a little warm, and this place is a different style.

Then a welcoming man led us up to the three-story pavilion.

When they arrived, the others who accompanied them were left on standby, and they were provided with food and drink, and the corresponding accompanying pastime. Only three followed me into the three-story cabin.

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After lifting several light veil curtains, in a brightly lit hall, I saw today's master, the new Jianghuai transfer envoy Cheng Xuan, who got up from a soft seat on the top seat and greeted him.

Then I will introduce them one by one, and everyone waiting in the hall.

In addition to Cheng Xuan, the host of the banquet, there were also Zhan Du, the deputy envoy of Jiangxi, Lu Yihao, the judge of Jianghuai Transfer, Li Ye, the deputy envoy of the Jiangning Defense Army, Shi Xin Yongzong, the governor of Jiangning, and Li Zongzhen, Li Ziqi, and Yu Jing of the Southeast Division.

At this time, another line of female dancers, from the inner waiter, came out, and began to make melodious dancing gestures with their hands and feet in the sudden sound of silk and bamboo.

They comb their hair and raise their hearts, obliquely insert floating branches and flowers, and wear pleated skirts with chest-length waists, pomegranate red and Yunqing gradually dyed, showing graceful and graceful posture.

After a dance,

The female performers, who were slightly sweaty, walked to the front of the banquet gracefully, persuaded the guests to dry the door cup with a graceful smile, and poured them a round of hot wine again.

Then he returned behind the curtain, and began to tap the sandalwood board, slowly opening his lips, and singing the new word plate in a sluggish, sometimes unstinningly slow extension:

"The clothes are dyed yellow, I love to stop singing and stop shooting, and persuade the wine to hold on.

The shadow of the low cicada moves, and the whispering is fragrant.

The eaves are dripping, the bamboo is cool, and the drama is drenched in the waves.

As the night deepens, the lantern lantern is on the moon, and the face is carefully dressed.

The bosom friend saw that he was unmatched, and he was not afraid of Zhou Lang.

Changfeng knows that there is hatred, and he can't make up if he is greedy.

Something annoying. Why not?

I'm afraid of Yi: Seeking to dispel hearing and losing weight. ”

Of course, for me, it's just a chicken listening to a duck and only listening to an artistic conception.

"This is Xiao Zhou's new work "Unforgettable"

Cheng Xuan explained to me in a low voice

"It's a pity that in the land of the two lakes, Cui Nianyue and Zhao Yuannu, who are famous for a while, have no time to separate themselves in this matter"

"Otherwise, if they sing it, it will be even more charming......"

Then the dishes of the feast were also served one after another, and they were allowed to enjoy themselves.

And most of these escorts are familiar with each other and are very good at adjusting the atmosphere and creating topics, so the atmosphere in the banquet is not awkward, and they soon become familiar with each other.

You can also feel the characteristics of each person.

For example, Zhan Du, the deputy envoy of Jiangxi, is very good at appreciating calligraphy and painting; Jianghuai transfer judge Lu Yihao is a veteran of Fengyue, and he comes with a mouth full of meat jokes; The city boss mentioned Li Ye as a wine drinker, and it is said that he can taste the color and year of the wine with his tongue;

Shi Xin Yongzong, the governor of Jiangning Mansion, looks like Mr. Daoxue, but after getting drunk, he is very tasteless, and he likes to be around him

Cut the hairy hands and feet of female creatures. And Liu Guang, the deputy envoy of the Jiangning Defense Army, is quite rough and arrogant in appearance, but his writing is quite good.

However, the table of these people obviously has little to do with me, and for me, I am more interested in the food provided on the boat, the fish is delicious and delicious, the white-cut five-bird platter is salty and fragrant, the tea snail soup is rich and mellow, the fruit and vegetable stew is fresh and crisp, and the wine is sweet and delicious.

After patiently talking to them, Cheng Xuan entered the so-called topic slightly drunk,

"Today's special invitation, one is to renew the old friendship ......"

"It is also entrusted by others, and the cheekiness to pass on a word to the virtuous......"

"But I don't know where the sacred ...... is"

My heart is awe-inspiring, but I am drunk with half-truths and half-truths

"The ...... of being able to make a labor movement"

"Naturally, it's the one in Fuyuan in Shangcheng......"

He held the Yueqing wine cup steadily, and looked at me unhurriedly.