Chapter 371: The Red Lantern Hangs High
Cao De and the two Rui Beasts continued their tour, and after leaving the camp of the Zhongwei Battalion, Cao De went west to the White Tiger Cavalry and the Five Weapons Camp. After that www.biquge.info Cao De turned south, went around in a circle to Qinling, and finally arrived at the Qingni Pass, and then returned to Chang'an City!
Cao De walked around and walked around the camps side by side, although the distance was a lot, it didn't take much time, it only took about forty days! Therefore, when Cao De returned to Chang'an City, it happened to be the end of September. In other words, there are ten more days, and it will be the wedding day of Cao De and Huang Wudie!
And the people who returned to Chang'an City, after entering the city gate, found that the entire Chang'an City had changed!
The red lanterns, at the door of every house, are like ripe fruits, swaying with the breeze!
This scene is very common for people who have followed Cao De for a long time. But for Ding Chong, who had just followed Cao De to Chang'an, it was a little strange.
Ding Chong has been following Cao De for some days, but Ding Chong knows that Cao De is not an extravagant and wasteful person. However, today Ding Chong saw the lanterns hanging everywhere, and Ding Chong was a little suspicious. Although Ding Chong knew that ten days later would be the big day for the lord and the fourth lady to get married, there was no need to hang lanterns in the whole city!
And at this moment, Cao De's frame came over.
"Look, the general is back!"
"The general is back!"
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Soon, Cao De's carriage was surrounded by the residents of Chang'an City!
Originally, Cao De had already ordered that no officials were allowed to greet him, whether he left or returned. Therefore, the residents of Chang'an City also waited for Cao De to appear before they knew that Cao De had returned!
"The general's wedding is imminent, congratulations to the general!"
"Congratulations to the general, congratulations to the general!"
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The crowd surrounding Cao De's carriage hugged their fists to congratulate Cao De! And Cao De also stood up from the carriage, "Thank you, fathers and fellow villagers!" When I get married, I hope you will come to the house to have a cup of wine! ”
It is precisely because of Cao De's gentleness and casualness that there will be today's situation, and there will be thousands of people who spontaneously surround Cao De to send their blessings!
"Hehe, definitely, definitely!"
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Although Cao De sent them an invitation, and they agreed, how many people would really go. Cao Dewen is gentle, casual is indeed casual, but Cao De is also the number one here, and it is already very face-saving to be able to say a few polite words to them. But if you really go to drink a few glasses of Cao De's wedding wine, of course you can. But would anyone really be cheeky to go? Besides, Cao De's level is here!
Cao De chatted happily with the people, and Ding Chong in front was a little shocked!
It turns out that the lord will also chat and brag with ordinary people!
Suddenly, Ding Chong heard a topic that he was more concerned about. Cao De asked the people: "This lantern was asked by the General's Mansion to be hung by you?" Don't worry, whoever told you to hang, say it, I'll call the shots for you! ”
After hearing this, all the people looked at the people around them with a smile, and the person who had just chatted with Cao De bowed and said, "Xiaomin has thanked the general first!" These lanterns were not hung by the General's Palace. Instead, some neighbors passing by the gate of the General's Mansion saw the lanterns outside the General's Mansion and asked the General's guards before they learned that the General was going to get married. Then, the villagers spontaneously hung lanterns at the door of their homes to congratulate the general! ”
Cao De smiled and nodded, "It's really a waste of money for the villagers!" Pei Yuanshao! ”
"The subordinates are here!" Pei Yuanshao's voice sounded behind the crowd, but due to the crowded crowd, Pei Yuanshao took a lot of effort to squeeze in front of Cao De! "Lord!"
"Well, you immediately go to Gu Yong and ask him to return the money for the lantern to the villagers from door to door. The villagers are not rich in the first place, can I get married, and let the villagers waste another ten big money! Cao De said sternly to Pei Yuanshao.
"No!" After Pei Yuanshao got the order, he was about to turn around and go to Gu Yong. However, "Wait! "The person who explained the lantern to Cao De earlier stopped Pei Yuanshao!
"The general doesn't have to be like this, two lanterns are not worth a few big bucks, and the boss of the lantern shop, after learning the reason, sold two lanterns as one! Besides, five big bucks are even more worthless for the benefits that the general has given us. The general is still not polite. It should be a congratulatory gift for the general! ”
Since everyone said that this was a congratulatory gift, Cao De could no longer refuse. Therefore, Cao De said: "Since this is the case, then it is better to be respectful than to obey your fate!" I would like to thank you in advance! However, Pei Yuanshao! ”
"The subordinates are here!" Pei Yuanshao on the side clenched his fists and said.
"Go, tell Gu Yong. Let Gu Yong send a pot of happy wine to the villagers door to door! ”
Since you have received a gift, you have to return the gift. So, Cao De sent wine! It would be unrealistic to let the whole city go to the General's Mansion to eat and drink, and the General's Mansion could not accommodate so many people, so it was better to send it door-to-door!
"General, how many families are there in the city. You go door-to-door to deliver wine, even if it's just a jug, that's a lot of money. If the general has us in his heart, then we will be satisfied! The man continued.
"You have hung lanterns for me, and I invite you to eat a pot of wine, so what's the matter? Wait at home! Cao De waved his hand and said.
"Then thank you, General!" Everyone saluted in unison and said.
"Well, in that case. It's time for me to go home! Please let me be! Cao De raised his hand and clenched his fist and said!
"The general's military affairs are heavy, let's make way for the general!"
"yes, yes. Come on, let's go! ”
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"Congratulations to the General!"
Soon, Cao De's frame disappeared from everyone's sight, however, the people did not disperse because of Cao De's departure, but gathered together again, still discussing what had just happened.
Since Cao De was blocked by the people at the gate of the city, he has been bumping and bumping along the way! Whenever passing by a place with more people, someone will always stop Cao De and congratulate and congratulate him.
Cao De walked into Chang'an City at noon, but by the time Cao De returned to the General's Mansion, night had already fallen.
And when everyone turned into the street in front of the general's mansion, the big red lantern had already been lit, and there was a lantern at intervals between every gate, every tree, and even the courtyard wall. The candlelight shines through the red lantern shroud on the nearby trees, making the colorful brocade hanging on the branches shine.
On this street, not only Cao De himself, but also Gu Yong and other Chang'an officials also live on this street, and there are still many vacant houses, which are prepared for itinerant people. For example, when Jia Xu came to Chang'an to run errands, he would live in these houses. Moreover, the generals who followed Cao De also lived in these places. Their fixed residences are all in Chengdu!
However, now these people have all run to the front of the general's mansion, waiting for Cao De's return.
"Greetings, Lord!" With the voices of everyone, Cao De's frame slowly stopped in front of the General's Mansion.
Cao De glanced around, there were basically all the people who came, and those who didn't come should be on official business.
"Thank you for your hard work, come with me into the house!"