Although Xue Ne and Xie Wan were a little uncomfortable, their years of military career made them understand that the young man in front of them was their boss, and they must respect him. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info to say more, stretch out your hand and don't hit the smiling person, Zhang Baoer invited them to the banquet, and they couldn't help but give Zhang Baoer face no matter what. The two of them said in unison: "Dingguo Gong is polite, the two of us dare not be." ”

"Come, two generals, try the dishes I prepared for you, which are all cooked by the chef of Yonghe Building." Zhang Baoer said politely.

"Dingguo Gong still owes me a drink, and today it can be regarded as making up for it!" Xue Ne said politely: "When I was leading troops, I heard about the reputation of this Yonghe Building, but I didn't have a chance, I must try it today." ”

"Xue Shuai, Xie Shuai, don't hide it from the two, this Yonghe Building is my property, the two of you can go at any time, as long as you report my name Zhang Bao'er, eat and drink for free."

Xue Ne and Xie Wan's eyes collided, and a trace of disdain flashed in their eyes at the same time.

Zhang Bao'er saw it in his eyes, and didn't mind, and pointed to the wine on the table and said: "This is the latest ancient wine brewed by Chang'an Cen Clan's firm, and it hasn't started to be sold on the market yet. ”

Xue Ne's eyes lit up: "Ancient wine, this is a good thing, last year, an old subordinate came to visit me, specially brought me a jar, I tasted it, this wine is not only mellow, but also really strong, it is indeed a good wine." ”

Xie Wan also nodded and said: "I heard that the ancient wine is now priceless and unmarketable, and it seems that we are blessed to be able to drink this wine today!" ”

Xue Ne and Xie Wan said this not contrived, but the truth, they have been stationed in the bitter cold land for a long time, and they are all good drinkers, how can they not like good wine?

"Don't worry, I have enough ancient wine today, so you can let go of your belly and drink it. However, after drinking today, the three of us are going to the barracks to take up our posts, and there is military discipline in the army, but we can't drink alcohol. ”

Xue Ne asked in surprise, "Dingguo Gong, you said you want to live in the barracks?" ”

Zhang Bao'er asked puzzledly: "I am the general of the auxiliary country who commands the Yulin Army and the Ten Thousand Cavalry, and I don't live in the barracks, so where do I live?" ”

Xue Ne and Xie Wan glanced at each other again, but this time there was no disdain in their eyes. The general of the auxiliary state has his own special government office, and there is no precedent for living in a barracks. But Zhang Baoer has to live in the barracks, either he has never led soldiers and does not understand the rules, or he is indeed a capable master.

"Come, I'll give you a glass first!" After that, Zhang Baoer took the lead in drying up the wine.

"Thank you Dingguogong!" The two of them also drank it all.

After three rounds of drinking, Zhang Bao'er suddenly asked: "Two old marshals, do you know why I want you to go to this Yulin and Wanqi to be generals?" ”

Xue Ne and Xie Wan were silent when they heard this.

Zhang Bao'er smiled: "I have heard that the two old handsomes are both upright people, but when they arrived in Chang'an, their temperament has also changed." Anyway, I also sincerely feasted the two old generals, I just want to talk to you about my heart, do the two old generals look down on me so much? ”

Zhang Bao'er's words embarrassed Xue Ne and Xie Wan, Zhang Bao'er was right, not to mention that Zhang Bao'er was their top boss, just saying that Zhang Bao'er had good wine and good food to feast them, which was interesting enough. They drank wine and ate food, but they kept silent, and it was true that some of them should not be.

Especially Xue Ne, who once worked with Zhang Baoer to suppress Li Chongfu's rebellion, he was also a little embarrassed to hear Zhang Baoer say this. hurriedly hugged his fists and said: "Dingguo Gong misunderstood, I am used to staying in the barracks with Lao Jie, and I speak straightforwardly, I am afraid that you are not used to it, so I ......"

Zhang Bao'er laughed and said, "Dare you to scruple about this? It's just that Xie Shuai doesn't understand, Xue Shuai, you and I have worked together, am I really a person with a small belly? ”

"Not really! Since this is the case, then Xue knows everything. Xue Ne said bluntly: "Dingguo Gong is like a fish in water in the court, like a god in unjust prison and interrupting cases, and has a wide range of wealth in the commercial market." Now that Dingguo Gong is in charge of the army, the army is no better than others, and it is not easy to gain a foothold in the army. Although the two of us are old, we still have some small names in the army, and I guess Guogong has taken a fancy to this, so he will let the two of us serve as the generals of Yulin and Wancai. ”

Zhang Bao'er was noncommittal, and looked at Xie Wan again: "I don't know what Xie Shuai thinks?" ”

Xie Wan pondered for a moment and said: "In addition to the reason that Lao Xue said, I think that Dingguo Gong also considered that the two of us are neither Princess Taiping's people nor the prince's people, let us control the army, and will not participate in the battle between Princess Taiping and the prince, which will make the court situation even more chaotic." ”

Zhang Bao'er nodded and said: "I can see that the two old marshals are telling me the truth, so I will also tell the truth to the two." ”

"Dingguo Gong, please speak, we will listen!"

"There are reasons for what you two just said, but they are not the main ones. Although I have not led troops, I am sure that I can gain a foothold in the Yulin Army and the Ten Thousand Cavalry, and I can still firmly hold the Yulin Army and the Ten Thousand Cavalry in my hands. As for the battle between Princess Taiping and the crown prince, it is not a big deal, and sooner or later the dust will settle. I have invited you here because I have other considerations. ”

Xue Ne and Xie Wan don't know what to say, Zhang Baoer has never led an army, but he dares to say that he can firmly control the army, isn't this arrogance? As long as anyone with a discerning eye can see it clearly, the battle between Princess Taiping and the crown prince is the biggest result of the current imperial court, but when it comes to Zhang Baoer, it is not a big deal, is there something else in his heart?

Xue Nehu asked suspiciously, "What do you think about Dingguo Gong, can you tell me?" ”

"To be honest, I don't want to be an auxiliary general, do you believe it?" Zhang Baoer asked.

The two nodded and said, "We naturally believe it." ”

Zhang Baoer is not greedy for fame and fortune, Xue Ne and Xie Wan have also heard that it is indeed not easy to do this, which is why they happily went to the banquet, if it were someone else, they would have politely refused.

"But I can't resist Your Majesty's bitter pleas, after all, Your Majesty is not easy. As I said earlier, it is not difficult to control the army, and the reason for inviting the two veteran generals here is to take advantage of this great opportunity to get along day and night, and you can often consult the two of you on some things. ”

dared Zhang Bao'er to invite them, neither to borrow their fame, nor because they didn't make friends with powerful people, but to treat them as teachers to ask for advice, which made Xue Ne and Xie Wan a little unexpected.

"We are just a martial artist, how can we teach Dingguo Gong, Dingguo Gong is too elevated to us." The two waved their hands again and again.

"Two old generals, you are not right! After the great chaos, it is necessary to take great order, and border defense and armament will be the top priority of great governance. Xue Shuai has been stationed in Youzhou for a long time and has rich experience in dealing with the Turks and Khitans. Xie Shuai has served as the general manager of the Shuofang Army for many years, and he knows a lot about Tubo and must have unique opinions. In recent years, the imperial court has been in constant trouble, because there is no long-term policy for governing the army and the country, I want to take this opportunity to learn more about the border situation from the two old generals, find a good policy that is beneficial to my Tang Dynasty, and re-promote my Tang Dynasty military prestige! ”