The banquet in the general military mansion, rather than the banquet in the general military mansion, is naturally of a different meaning.

Although it was only two courtyards next to each other on the same street, one was Jiang Han, the chief military officer of Ningxia, who hosted a banquet to entertain Pingbei Bo Xu Xun in an official capacity, and the other was to entertain relatives and friends in a private capacity. So on this day, the officers up and down the town of Ningxia arrived, and even the senior officers of the Ningxia avant-garde and the left and right Zhongtun guards also came.

Everyone thought that this young magnate who was confused as soon as he came would inevitably put on a show, and it was too late to drag it out until the end, but they thought that they had come early in the morning, but they suddenly found that in front of the council hall of the commander of the Shuai Mansion, Jiang Han was talking and laughing with a few people. Among them, the one who stood with a smile on his face, who else was Xu Xun who he had seen before?

Since Xu Xun came back from Zhenyuan Pass, he brought the news of the army and horses that had come to Guyuan before, and then asked him to transfer the soldiers and horses of the Ningxia avant-garde and the left and right Zhongtun guards, Jiang Han has been thinking about what to do if Xu Xun forcibly ordered him to send troops, and even made Pegasus urgently report to Yang Yiqing, the general system of the three sides. I wanted to take advantage of the banquet tonight to listen to the news, but who thought that Xu Xunren came early, but he made three chapters of the law and didn't talk about business today. Therefore, at this time, he could only listen absentmindedly to the few people around Xu Xun talking about the many customs and customs of Xuanfu Datong this time.

Qiu Yue and several generals got up, and when Chen Xiong mentioned Datong's mother-in-law with a smile, one of the generals couldn't help but lick his lips and said: "If you want to talk about Datong's mother-in-law, it is true that except for the capital, there is no one in the north who can compare." I heard that there are more than 2,000 musicians in the flower book now, and the singing and dancing orchestra is endless day and night. It is the Qinglou Chu Pavilion in our Ningxia City, and many of them are also mothers-in-law from Datong. If you want to talk about taste, they are more flavorful than the women in Huaiyang Jiangnan. ”

Although this topic was brought up by Chen Xiong. But at this time, it was extended too far, and even the previous celebration of the king's birthday was revealed. Jiang Han couldn't help but glance over there dissatisfiedly. However. That general was Chu Hong, the left general of Lingzhou, who had just returned from Lingzhou, and he didn't know about the previous festival, so he didn't notice Jiang Han's blackened face at all. Speaking of this, he even asked with a smile: "Lord Zongrong, today is a banquet to entertain Pingbei Bo and all the nobles from the capital. It's better to borrow a few Ji people from Qingwangfu, otherwise there will be no taste between the staggered plans......"

"Ahem. Ahem! ”

Jiang Han coughed heavily. Just as he was about to knock Chu Hong a few words, Xu Xun smiled slightly: "Why, the singing and dancing people in Qingwang's Mansion can also borrow them casually on weekdays?" ”

"I heard that King Qing does not look at congratulatory gifts for his birthday, but only looks at his heart, which shows that he is still generous. Besides, there is a name from the General Military Office, where will it not be borrowed? Chen Xiong is nearly 50 years old. But he hasn't been tired of going out for nearly a month and a half, and Xu Xun said that tonight is just a pastime, so he said with a smile, "What does Mr. Jiang think?" ”

Although there is also a patrol in Ningxia City, this kind of thing can't be covered at all, and the imperial history will be impeached, but seeing that Xu Xun seems to be disapproving, Jiang Han immediately nodded and said: "It's okay, I'll send someone to Qingwangfu!" ”

With the arrival of the generals one after another, Jiang Han had to introduce Xu Xun one by one. To his surprise, he was just leading people to report their official names and surnames, but Xu Xun would be able to tell his resume and military exploits with a smile in the next moment. If it is only at the level of a general and a guerrilla general, it will be forgotten, but more than half of the garrisons, capital divisions, and middle officers, and even those commanders of the Ningxia guards, Xu Xun seems to know everything well, and he can casually say the most proud military achievements that people have ever been proud of. …,

Located in the northwest, lamb is the most commonly used dish. Jiang Han was originally worried that Xu Xun was from Jinling and might not be used to eating mutton, but seeing him drinking wine and eating meat in a big bowl, talking and laughing without taboos, it was very different from the previous two meetings, and he only felt that his head was messy for a while. Especially when he saw a commander holding a big bowl and going up to toast, Xu Xun drank it all without saying a word, and he almost didn't bare out of his eyes.

The wine of the Northwest, but it is strong in the mouth, and it is even stronger in the stomach!

Xu Xun also knew the amount of alcohol he had, and this bowl felt like it was burning, and seeing that many other people were eager to try it, he put the bowl upside down on the table, and said with a smile: "I've already drunk six or seven bowls, and I can't drink anymore." Everyone, I'm free to do so, but I still want to save some stomach for other good things, and I can't just let the wine fill up! ”

At this time, a large plate of mutton was served, and all the generals naturally laughed in unison. After all, today's military generals have not yet reached the point where they are bent on imitating the civil and official temperament, and they even have to be supported by beautiful maids when they walk, and they are also wearing Confucian shirts and scarves, so they are almost like Zhuge Wuhou in the poem to shake a feather fan, and the most admired is the heroic temperament and cheerfulness. For example, those civil servants who are good at moderation in everything and even eat lightly, it is really restrained to sit at the same table with them.

Therefore, Qiu Yue even heard the left and right whispering there: "I used to think that this Pingbei Bo was a powerful person who was not easy to get close to, but now it seems that as long as you don't provoke him, it's okay." Look at it, it's all just a matter of grabbing it at this time! I think that when General Jiang set up a banquet to entertain President Yang, President Yang sat there, but no one dared to speak during the meal, let alone invite singing and dancing to help the fun! ”

"That's right...... Hey, it's coming, it's the Caiyun class of Qingwangfu! ”

With this exclamation, some generals even stood up in oblivion. It must be known that there are a lot of Kabuki in Qingfu, but the team from Datong is just such one. Among the thirty-seven people, 12 people are music, 12 people are dancers, 12 people are songs, and the name of the Ji people who lead the singing is called Plug on the snow, which is because its skin is better than snow, and it is the most favored person of King Qing. Now that King Qing can send such a team to the General Military Mansion, it shows that Xu Xun has a big face.

It's just that most people don't know that if there was no such heavy birthday gift that Xu Xun sent to King Qing's mansion before, and this time he secretly sent someone to say it, King Qing would definitely not return the favor and be so generous.

After the tooth plate sounded three times, the sound of the pipa began. Although Xu Xun had already heard Yutangchun's song "Ambush on All Sides" in the capital, which made Zhang Cai, a famous man for a while, full of praise. But at this time, when I heard the sound of the pipa played by these people in unison but did not mess up at all, I still couldn't help but stop and enjoy it carefully. Suddenly. The tune suddenly changed. Several of them still twisted lightly and slowly, while others suddenly played a strong and powerful tune with their right hands, but they were plucked like a storm. And at this moment, there is one of the most gorgeous outfits among the singers. Himeto, the fairest-skinned, began to sing.

"Qinghai Changyun Dark Snow Mountain, the lonely city looks at Yumen Pass. Yellow sand wears gold armor in a hundred battles. If it is not broken, Loulan will not be returned. ”

One person sings, and everyone sings in unison, for a while. The sound of the lute and the singing seemed to merge together. Chen Xiong suddenly took the lead and called out a good word. Even Jiang Han, who was worried that Xu Xun would let him go to Qingwangfu to borrow a singing and dancing troupe for another purpose, saw Xu Xun also applauded and admired, and couldn't help but feel relieved.

Zhu Houzhao has always liked to have fun, and Zhang Yong accompanied this master to watch the songs and dances of the palace teacher. The fireworks places such as the Si Hutong, the music alley, and the Gooyan alley are also frequented, and I didn't think there was anything new about the lyrics at first. But at this time, after listening to it for a while, even if he was a eunuch, he also had a feeling of blood and blood. At this moment, it was not until the singing music dropped down a little that he couldn't help but ask, "I've already seen the singing and sitting music, what about those dancing girls?" "The dancing girl is here!" ”

With Xu Xun's low answer, I saw that twelve dancing girls dressed as generals also poured into the huge hall. The leather boots and light armor, coupled with the helmet-like hat, and the sword that I don't know if it's true or not, brought out a bit of the solemn atmosphere on the battlefield for a while. As the sound of the pipa suddenly stopped, and was replaced by the sound of the long flute, everyone unconsciously gave birth to a kind of loneliness and desolation where the sunset shone on the desert.

"The black clouds crush the city and want to destroy it, and the armor light opens to the sun. The sound of horns fills the sky with autumn colors, stuffed with swallow fat and night purple. Half a roll of red flags is in the water, and the frost is heavy and the cold is silent. repay the king's will on the golden platform, and carry the jade dragon to die for the king. ”

Although it is another Tang poem, at this time, the singers are singing in a low voice, which is more tragic than the previous passion. A group of dancing girls sang from the initial defense of the city to the final enemy attack, although there were only twelve people, but it made people feel as if they were there, even if there were many generals who had fought with the captives, they were all attentive at this moment. But this time, it was until the music stopped, and the singing and dancing girls bowed down together, and there was still silence in all directions.

"Sure enough, it is worthy of the song and dance of the Qing Palace, and it is worthy of its name."

Xu Xun watched this song and dance purely from the perspective of appreciation, so he was the first to open his mouth to break the silence. Seeing that the crowd was still prostrating themselves on the ground, he said, "This song and dance is a new rehearsal?" ”

Hearing this, the singer who had led the singing before raised his head, and she was as delicate as snow: "Back to Pingbeibo, the concubine and others just arranged this class of songs and dances ten days ago, and they originally planned to perform on the princess's thirtieth birthday this year, but today, His Royal Highness King Qing specially instructed that it was necessary to perform with new songs and dances, so they moved up in a hurry." If there is any negligence, please also ask Pingbei Bo to forgive the sin. ”

With that, she bowed again. Today, he was sent to the General Military Mansion to perform, and everyone in the Caiyun class knew that Jiang Han, the chief military officer of Ningxia, was in order to set up a banquet to entertain Pingbei Bo Xu Xun, and his own King Qing seemed to have a good intention, so he specially sold his strength. But even so, after all, it was just rehearsed, and there were inevitably two or three small mistakes. Thinking that there was a noble person from the capital in front of him, everyone was inevitably a little trembling.

"The song is good, the song is good, the dance is good, and the most important thing is that today's scene is appropriate!"

Xu Xun stood up with a smile, picked up the wine urn that had been sitting aside just now, turned the upside-down bowl over again, and poured a full bowl, and then raised it to show everyone: "I was already not strong enough to drink, but after watching such a song and dance today, I really can't do without wine." Generals, just now this good song, good song and dance is enough to drink, I salute you a bowl! ”

Originally, I thought that today's banquet was a Hongmen banquet, and all the generals came with apprehension, but after the good wine and food, they watched a good song and dance that they almost wanted to see in the past, and then Xu Xun toasted in person, and all the people up and down felt very face-saving, and for a while, the general Jiang Han took the lead, and the generals stood up and were busy pouring wine. Finally, Qi Qi raised the bowl.

"With this bowl, I wish him not to teach Huma to Yinshan in the future!"

I just used two Tang poems in a row. At this time, Xu Xun said again. The people didn't feel abrupt, and they all responded in unison. The singing and dancing girls who knelt down looked at each other cautiously, and they all knew that the song and dance song just now was the appetite of these nobles in the capital, and they were naturally extremely happy. Really. After the generals above drank it all, Xu Xun said, "I specially asked you to come from King Qing's Mansion to perform such a song." I can't let you run in vain, reward! ”

Jiang Han was about to say that he had prepared the reward, but who expected that a young officer beside Xu Xun had already stood up. I recognized that he had been sent to Ningxia Town by the avant-garde of the government army before. It seems to be Cao Mi, the second son of Cao Xiong, the chief military officer of the town guarding Guyuan. He raised his eyebrows, but saw that Cao Mi had already walked in front of those singing and dancing girls with a box. ..., "Gold and jade vulgar things, you can't pay this good song, song and dance." I heard that in the past, it was customary in the north that women had skirt knives, and the skirt knives in this box were rewarded to you! ”

The prostitutes were stunned. However, knowing that the General Military Mansion must have another reward. The leader had to thank him again, and after taking the box, he withdrew from the hall. When Jiang Han's personal soldiers sent a basket of clear money, she smiled and ordered the people who came with her to accept it, and when she got into the carriage with the box and a few other people who had always been close, she couldn't help but be instigated by the sisters, and she lifted the lid. Seeing that there were indeed six neatly placed skirt knives, she couldn't help but grab one of them and play with it in her hand.

"This Pingbei Bo is really strange, I heard that today he also specially ordered someone to say, what kind of war song and dance song is going to be performed, fortunately we have rehearsed such a play, otherwise how can we get it?" The other Ji Ren also looked over curiously to look at the box, and when she saw the swarthy sheaths all over the color, she couldn't help but pout, "If you want me to say, I really hope he can send two kinds of jewelry made inside." ”

"Little hooves, the jewelry made inside is something we can afford? Even if it is sent back, most of it will be handed over, and the princess of the palace and those serious ladies are not enough, it is better to have these skirt knives, maybe they can fall into our hands. ”

Stuffed with snow snorted softly, and suddenly pulled the knife out of the sheath, seeing that the blade of this plain-looking skirt knife was unusually short and sharp, she couldn't help but have a thought, and immediately stuffed it into her arms with a smile, and then looked at the other four people around her and whispered: "What is in the horizontal vertical, that is, a few of us know, one person to leave a souvenir, anyway, it is also something that the famous Pingbei Bo rewarded." The rest of the handful, turned around and dedicated it to His Royal Highness King Qing, and said that it was rewarded by Pingbeibo, and it was expected that the princesses and concubines of the palace would not want this kind of thing, so he would either reward me again, or keep it for himself, so as not to ask Pingbeibo how much he rewarded? ”

Although the crowd said that it was better to reward gold and silver jewelry, it can be seen that the thing is not good-looking, but it is indeed sharp, and short and inconspicuous, but it can be kept for self-defense, for a while, the other four only hesitated for a moment, and one of them stretched out his hand to take a handful, and hid it in his arms like a thief. When the snow was stuffed and the box lid was covered, someone asked curiously: "I don't know why Pingbei Boda came all the way from the capital, why did he bring such a thing as a skirt knife?" ”

Not only were they the singing and dancing girls puzzled, but above the hall, Xu Xun gave things a reward, and many of the generals were puzzled. At this time, it was already the end of the song, and some people were already drunk, so on the seat with their left hand, someone couldn't help but ask: "I don't know why Pingbei Bo rewarded those singing and dancing girls with skirt knives just now?" ”

As soon as these words came out, the others couldn't help but look at the talkative man in unison. In particular, Jiang Han, the chief soldier, has a lot of speculation - Xu Xun's skirt knives are probably not just for those singing and dancing girls, if you really have to attack when you turn back, who among the generals will not obey the order, Xu Xun's skirt knife will be sent out, and at that time, the reputation of the first generation will be lost!

"I heard that the people of the northwest are fierce, there are more heroes and heroes, even women are also strong, and it is customary to carry skirt knives with them.

Xu Xun replied as if he was careless, and seeing that the commander who asked the question had been dragged down by his colleagues, and the others didn't say anything more, he staggered to his feet, arched his hand casually, and said: "Today, I think it should be the joy of the guests and the hosts, and everyone is happy." Ningxia is located in the bitter cold land of the border, you have been stationed here for many years, it is inevitably boring and boring, and there is nothing wrong with occasionally appreciating and appreciating songs and dances. It's just that you also need to know that Ningxia Town is one of the nine sides, and the captives are certainly guilty of Guyuan this time, but if they kill a horse gun, Ningxia Town will not sit back and relax! Listening to songs and watching dances when the peace is peaceful, it is entertainment, but appreciating songs and dances when the war is in full swing, that is the sharp blade and the neck, especially unconscious! Seeing that the first kind of general, no matter how deep or shallow the wine was, all of them were red, Xu Xun slowed down and said: "In the past, when Wang Taifu passed through the three sides, he once asked the King of Qin for female music. Today, I dare to say to you that if I can teach the Tartars not to dare to commit crimes for a few years, I am also willing to come out to ask King Qing for women's music, thinking that the army is entertaining! Only in the peaceful years can they enjoy singing and dancing easily and comfortably, otherwise, no matter how good these female music is, in case the captives come to the city, or even the danger of breaking the city, they only have the only way to commit suicide with a skirt knife! That's all I have to say, so introspect! ”

When Xu Xun and the others left the table, Jiang Han, the chief soldier who led everyone to the door, couldn't help but let out a long breath. However, before he could rejoice that Xu Xun was just beating on his lips, someone in the room actually muttered in a low voice.

"Is that Pingbei Bo serious? He can really bring the entire Caiyun class from King Qing, how can King Qing be willing to do it? ”

"You big fool Peng, shut up, if you don't speak, no one will be dumb for you!"

"Why shut up, I heard that this Pingbei Bo is the most true to his word, he should be more than just talking! is such a beauty, but it is difficult to be on the ordinary side, and it is not good to think about it? ”

Qiu Yue looked back and saw that although Peng Da Fool was shouting there alone, many people's faces showed deep emotion. I think that Wang Yue brought a whole female music team from King Qin, although it was included in the mansion, but it was not exclusive to one person, but all the soldiers under his command, but most of them could be rewarded with one if they had merit. At that time, merit was an official position, money was a woman, and who didn't do his best?

Although it has passed, the scene of the feast in the General Soldier's Mansion is still talked about. Especially the generals and colonels who missed this scene and couldn't see the song and dance of the Caiyun class of Qingwangfu, they all beat their chests and regretted it. And the officers and officers who went to the Guandi Temple to see Xu Xun were also endless. This time, Xu Xun did not close the door to the self-recommended people like he had in the Xing'an Bo Mansion in the capital before, but met them one by one, even if it was some suggestions full of loopholes, he was patient enough to listen. It wasn't until the early morning of this day that he finally waited for a few people who were in the dust. However, there was no Mo Feng among them.

"The captives have come out of the northwest foot of Helan Mountain, and have crossed the Yellow River into the trap, looking at it should be only six or seven thousand people, looking at the smoke and dust, they didn't bring much baggage, and they didn't see how many people were coerced."

Hearing such news, Xu Xun finally let go of his biggest concern. The chief military officer of the town guarding Guyuan is Cao Xiong, who is his Xu Xun's subordinate, and Yang Yiqing also personally rushed to Pingliang Mansion, if he let the captives successfully return from the plunder, these two people will have the responsibility that they can't escape, and now it seems that Yang Yiqing and Cao Xiong are worthy of it, and they shouldn't let people take advantage of it!

An hour later, the Ningxia Town General Military Office also sent the latest news, Yu Kou successively withdrew from Guyuan Town from Jingyuwei, and Yang Yiqing, the general commander of the three sides, was rushing to Ningxia Town. Knowing that Yang Yiqing was afraid that he would make an accident, Xu Xun saw that Qiu Yue, who came to take revenge, was obviously looking at his face, so he opened his mouth and said, "You report to General Jiang, I know about this matter." ”

As soon as Qiu Yue left, Jiang Bin, who followed him from Datong and followed Xu Xun to Zhenyuan Pass, finally couldn't help but ask: "Uncle Pingbei, since the movement of the captives is known, is it a battle or a defense now?" ”

Xu Xun glanced at Jiang Bin, and knew that this person had been dragging him and had not returned to Datong, but he was afraid that he would want to fight, and now this situation happened to be in his arms. However, this time he was patrolling the border, not as the chief officer with some general seal to fight the war, and now that the enemy situation is not completely clear, it is better to delay it than rashly attack and crash into the ambush circle, first, to wait for Yang Yiqing to arrive, and second, to ponder what the purpose of Balsborough and the fire sieve is.

No one is a fool, it depends on whose patience is better!