Gao Yanshi and the others went upstairs, and the little servant caught them and welcomed them into the private room.

Yang Wanhu, Guo Conglong and others also just arrived, hurriedly got up, and saluted.

The original bet was agreed, and the winner was seated. Chen Yutou is not there, that is, Guo, Gao, and Yang are the first. Before Gao Yanshi arrived, Guo Conglong and Yang Wanhu humbled and said, "The guest does not oppress the master." The gambling contract is just to win everyone's fun, there is no need to take it seriously, when you are a high-ranking Venerable, please be on top. "Because the people have not yet arrived, there is no decision, so the main seat is empty for the time being.

At this time, Gao Yanshi saluted everyone, looked at the main seat with his two eyes, and walked over, first took off the sword and bow, put it on the side, and then untied the armor and sat down. Yang Wanhu glanced at Guo Conglong, and the two of them thought in general, and they both thought: "This guy is frivolous." ”

Guo Conglong peeked left and right, and saw that several Yijiang schools were unhappy.

Everyone talked about it, and it didn't take long for two or three more people to come, and the room was full. A red-faced general stood up and said with a smile: "* Shuai, Marshal Wang, and everyone are entangled in military affairs, so they can't come." There are only a few of us who have leisure, and everyone has arrived, so this is the feast? ”

His name is Liu Guo, and he is the younger brother of Liu Qi in Pingzhang, Jinan, and is currently in Yidu Wanhu.

Liu Qi is Mao Gui's old man, and he also attended the banquet that welcomed Deng She that day, originally as a marshal, and later Wang Shicheng entered Yidu, in order to win him over, he was given a position in Pingzhang, nominally on an equal footing with Xiao Mao Pingzhang, and handed over Jinan to him, entrusted with important tasks, and had some real power.

Now the situation in Yidu is complicated. As soon as Mao Gui died, the dragons were leaderless, and no one could have enough prestige to subdue the rest and monopolize power. In general, there are two major factions: Tian Feng and Wang Shicheng. To put it more closely, the two major factions are divided into many hills.

Wang Shicheng's faction, because he has the merit of avenging the Lord, and he is the strongest, so everyone respects him as the leader. Wang Shicheng, Xu Jizu and below, there are many large and small forces such as Liu Qi in Jinan. They have one thing in common, they are as many old generals as Mao Gui, and most of the people who went to Shandong with Mao Gui were outsiders.

On the contrary, most of Tian Feng's faction defected later. For example, Tian Feng himself, who was originally a volunteer soldier of Mengyuan guarding the Yellow River. In addition, Yu Bao of Dizhou and Wang Shixin of Tengzhou are also from the families of volunteers. or respect Tian Feng as the master, or form an alliance with it. They're mostly locals.

Liu Guo has this identity, his younger brother is proud of his brother, and he vaguely considers himself the host. His voice landed, and everyone said yes. has a clean maid who waits next to him, and goes to pass on instructions. Plates and pots of good food and wine, hot and fragrant, were also served.

The name of this place is Hongfan Building, as the name suggests, it is a famous Qinlou Chu Hall in Yidu. There were more than a dozen women with flowers and branches, who came in to accompany each other. Most of the generals are regular customers, and they all have good friends. Liu Guo chose two good ones for Yang Wanhu and Guo Conglong and pushed them to his side.

Everyone present is a general with soldiers, who dares to serve the girls carelessly? Exceptionally welcoming. Vegetarian hand-chopping vegetables, red lips to send wine, warblers and swallows, emerald red and red. After three rounds of wine, the atmosphere gradually warmed up.

Liu Guo said: "General Yang, General Guo, two or three months ago, I heard of your name. Overturn Goryeo and capture its king alive. Oh, that's a great credit. There are two of you in Haidong, a tiger and a dragon, which has greatly increased the ambition of my emperor and Song, and even I am honored.

"I have admired the prestige of the two for a long time. Take this opportunity to serve a glass of wine and drink it to your heart's content. ”

Yang Wanhu and Guo Conglong had already received Deng She's orders, not to be public, but to be modest. Yang Wanhu said: "The general's good words are too exaggerated, and I am tormented." At the banquet a few days ago, I was straightforward and fast-talking, and I was offended. Thanks to your brothers, this wine should be drunk by you and me, and I have the right to make amends. ”

Guo Conglong also said: "You don't know, when I went back that day, the head of my family reprimanded the two of us. Almost took a baton. I didn't bring a stick when I came, and in a hurry, I couldn't find the right utensils in the guest house in your province, so I was lucky to avoid a hard beating. Ladies and gentlemen, please do not blame. ......, please, please drink this cup together. ”

He said it funny, and everyone laughed.

Liu Guo was about to speak, but Gao Yanshi interjected: "The true character of the two elder brothers is heroic, and some resistance has long passed. And the day before yesterday, the two of them have already apologized. How can a man's husband be a mother-in-law? But not pickled! You and I are like-minded, so why bother. Please, I'll do it first. ”

He picked up the wine glass, disliked it, threw it aside, changed the large bowl, and poured a stack of powdered heads that accompanied him. He lifted it up and drank it down, and the wine flowed down, and he reached out to wipe it off, and lifted the bowl sideways, and lit it up to everyone.

Liu Guo frowned slightly, although he thought he was rude, he forced himself to press it, and said, "In this case, everyone, let's drink it, right?" And they drank of it. Yang Wanhu said: "Gao Xiaolang is fast-talking, and the words 'like-minded' are good, which is exactly what I mean." Ladies and gentlemen, good things come in pairs, come, come, have another drink. ”

Everyone is not allowed to drink another drink.

After two glasses of wine, Liu Guo thought to himself: "The courtesy is still exchanged, he toasts us two glasses, and we have to return two bowls to him." Moreover, he has many people in Haidong, strong foot soldiers, and strong sailors, so he can't afford to accept it. There is a strong enemy outside Yidu, say no, borrow him as a sailor today, and borrow him as a foot soldier tomorrow. ”

He put down the wine glass, taught the powder to pour it, and was about to speak, when he saw Gao Yanshi holding the wine bowl, turned to the outside, walked to Guo Conglong'er, and said: "Brother is from Hebei, and I am also from Hebei." The day before yesterday, we both won the first place, and we should drink a bowl together. What does my brother think? ”

Guo Conglong glanced at Yang Wanhu's eyes, and Yang Wanhu nodded slightly.

Guo Conglong stood up and said with a smile: "I know my hometown in another country." Although I am old, I am not as handsome as the general's youth. But there was something to tell the general. On that day, at the banquet where your province welcomed the lord of my family, we were seated next to each other. After the banquet was dispersed, the lord of my family once inquired with me and asked, 'Who is the young general?' 'He was full of praise for the general and praised the general: 'Heroic and uninhibited, a true heroic warrior.' ’”

This is true. After the feast that day, Dunsher did say something like that. Dunshe was not very old, and he paid special attention to the young. Gao Yanshi is indeed talented, and it is unusual for him to praise a few words.

Gao Yanshi laughed, complacent, and had a drink with Guo Conglong.

As a result of the shooting competition, Guo Conglong was first and Yang Wanhu was third. He started this head, and he couldn't ignore Yang Wanhu. Liu Guo picked up the wine glass and said: "The two Hebei champions have drunk, and please invite Shandong Tanhualang to drink a cup too." ”

Someone coaxed and said: "General Yang is not only a flower explorer, but also a landlord." One cup is not enough, three cups, three cups! ”

Yang Wanhu is massive, and people who come out of the sea of blood on the battlefield are afraid of drinking? He learned from Gao Yonsei, replaced the small cup with a large bowl, and made three bowls in a row. The generals applauded.

Liu Guo lost no time in courting the relationship, and asked earnestly: "I heard that General Yang is from Dongping?" Yang Wanhu said: "Not bad." Liu Guo said: "It's rare to come to Yidu, why don't you go home and have a look?" ”

A sentence aroused Yang Wanhu's heart, he is a filial son, he is prosperous and rich, and the old people in the family are shabby and suffering, and every time he thinks of this, he often tears. However, he was in a good mood at this moment, and said with a smile: "The lord of my family specially sent someone to Dongping and General Guo's hometown to pick up our parents and family. Count the time, and you will return in a few days. ”

Deng She paid great attention to the details, and this time he came to Yidu, not only to plot against Shandong, but also to pick up the family members of Shandong. Not only Yang Wanhu, Guo Conglong, but also the families of Luo Guoqi and others were also picked up, and then sent to Haidong to concentrate on Liaoyang, Pyongyang and other places.

There are three advantages to doing this, one is that the generals can be grateful, and at the same time, they can be controlled in disguise. Second, lest in the future, when there is a rush, their families will fall into the hands of Yidu, which will not be conducive to stability. The three confused Wang Shicheng and made him think that Deng She did not stay in Yidu for a long time. Otherwise, why bother to take the generals' families and send them to Haidong?

The rise of the high yonsei drink. He hasn't seen his fellow countryman for a long time, and Guo Conglong's martial arts are outstanding and his archery skills are strong, so he can't help but feel sorry for him. He didn't care about Liu Guo and Yang Wanhu talking, and he took care of himself and pulled Guo Conglong to shout five and six, and he couldn't stop punching.

Guo Conglong once beat Haidong officials on the street, which shows that he is not a mild-tempered person and is very conceited. However, his conceit is different from that of Koyonsei.

After all, Gao Yanshi is young, and he is ambitious at a young age, and the greater the credit, the more suitable and proud he is. Guo Conglong is not. Since Dunshe threw him on the front line, he has fought a few bloody battles with real knives, and his personality has gradually become more restrained. When fighting South Goryeo, he was initially under the control of Fang Mihan and was assigned as the forward, Yang Wanhu was their supreme commander, and most of the battles were fought by their troops.

Fang Mihan was indirectly implicated by him and was demoted from a hundred households to a nine-division commander. After the war, there were only six people left in a ten-man team, and the casualty rate was more than 50 percent. Seeing that in just a few months, so many comrades who were alive and well died on the battlefield, it was obviously impossible to say that Guo Conglong did not have any feelings.

Therefore, although he has made great achievements, promoted his speed like a rocket, and became the head of a thousand households, he has not been proud at all.

On the other hand, he was later seriously wounded, and after recovering, Dunshe personally ordered him to be transferred to his side, and personally took the time to teach him the art of war for a while. Deng She is a deep and introverted person, and under the ear and face, it also plays an important role in the change of his personality.

Having said that, Deng She has carefully considered how to use Guo Conglong.

This person is skilled in martial arts, but he has no foundation in leading troops to fight, and he has edges and corners. If you have edges and corners, you may disobey orders; If you don't have a foundation, you're a reckless man, at best, you're a pawn, and you can't use it. So, how to use him? In three steps, first of all, let him feel the cruelty of the war and grind away his unruliness. Subsequently, thousands of households were promoted. The position of Qianhu is exposed to some tactical levels, and it is still mainly based on charging into battle. While fighting, he was taught to read and write, learn the art of war, and learn theory in practice would make rapid progress. Finally, depending on the results of its exercise, if it is good, reuse it; If it weren't for this piece of material, there wouldn't be much progress, and it would just be used as a brave general.

There will be five virtues, wisdom, faith, benevolence, courage and strictness. It's not just one brave.

Since he has such a change, he is a little unaccustomed to Gao Yanshi. But faintly and a little kindly. In addition to the factor of excluding his fellow countrymen, he seemed to see a little shadow of himself in Gao Yanshi's body for a few months.

Guo Conglong and Gao Yanshi fought and drank, both of them had loud voices, Guo Conglong was more attentive at first, and his interest came up, and it was like a sonic shock to the roof tiles. Gao Yanshi was even more exaggerated, rolled up his sleeves, stepped on the desk with one foot, and the posture of charging into battle was about to be taken out. The poor fans in the private room, how have they ever seen such a fierce general, or they have seen the two of them at one time, one by one they are frightened like rabbits, and their hearts are pounding.

The generals are used to it, including Liu Guo, and they don't care. He and Yang Wanhu had a long time at home, and he felt much more cordial, thinking that the heat was almost over, so he pulled the chair and got closer to Yang Wanhu. There was a powder between the two of them, and it was not very convenient for them to speak. The pink head was interested, and he carried the little pony and moved it into the distance.

Liu Guo asked the question he was most interested in, and said in a low voice: "General Yang, I heard yesterday that at the banquet that day, His Royal Highness King Yan proposed to the lord of my family that he wanted to join forces and attack Dadu?" ”

Yang Wanhu thought to himself: "The news spread so fast. He replied, "Who did the general listen to?" I don't know. Liu Guo smiled: "General Yang still wants to hide it?" Many people in the Yidu army know about it. It's really unclear where the news came from. I heard from one of the king's aides. ”

"Although you can raise a soldier, you can't use it."

In Yang Wanhu's mind, Deng She's comments on Wang Shicheng involuntarily appeared. Even the staff can't control it, and everyone knows such a secret military biography, but I really don't know what to do. He shook his head secretly, fortunately, Deng She didn't really want to attack Dadu, and the news spread, maybe it would be helpful to Haidong. Don't ignore it, make a note for the time being, and go back and tell Dunshe.

Yang Wanhu is fierce and fierce, it can't be said that he has no heart, if he is a straight gut, Deng She will not send him and Guo Conglong to take on the heavy responsibility of handing over the generals of Yidu. But instead of answering, he asked, "What is the truth?" What about fake? Brother Liu, don't be embarrassed. This is a military aircraft, how dare we talk casually. ”

It is equivalent to tactfully telling Liu Guo that there is such a thing. Liu Guo's red face became even redder, and he pulled a chair on Yang Wanhu's side again, and said, "I don't know what the head of my family said?" Can you say yes? ”

Yang Wanhu was surprised and said, "Didn't you get the news from the staff of the head of the family?" Did your father-in-law agree, how could you not know and ask me instead? It doesn't make sense. ”

Liu Guo was a little embarrassed, and said curtly: "The status of that staff member is not high, and it is also a rumor, and the specific situation is not clear." Yang Wanhu said: "To be honest, I don't know." He glanced at Liu Guo, used a small trick, knocked on the side, and said, "I don't know how many people in the army know about this?" ”

"Most of the marshals in Yidu City are known. At my level, I don't know much. ”

As soon as Yang Wanhu heard it, he knew that Liu Guo was stained with the light of his brother Liu Qi. He asked again: "If your lord agrees, General Liu, do you think it's okay?" Liu Guo was also honest and said: "Kill yourself." Yang Wanhu made an unhappy look and said, "Don't you believe in my Haidong's combat power?" ”

Liu Guo said: "It's not that I don't believe in Haidong's combat power. It's just that the Tartars of Jin and Hebei are powerful, and I am afraid that I can't support it alone. If so,......"

"What if?"

"My army horses are divided into two branches. There is the lord of my family inside, and there is the king of flowers and horses outside. There are tens of thousands of elite soldiers under the command of Prime Minister Tian of Huama Wang, if His Royal Highness King Yan can say that he can move him, the three of us may have the power to fight. ”

The two were talking, and someone over there shouted: "Lao Liu, there is wine today and drunk today." didn't come to be happy, but pulled General Yang to whisper, muttering, what to say? Liu Guo said: "The day before yesterday, General Yang got a good deer and said that he would share it with me." I'm asking for debt. ”

The generals knew that he was laughing, and they couldn't help laughing. Someone else responded: "I have a joke, just in time." All the generals said, "Let's talk about it, let's talk about it." ”

The man said, "It is said that there is a family that has many debtors. There are full chairs and stools, and some are sitting on the threshold. The master said privately to the man who sat on the threshold, 'Come early tomorrow.' The man guessed that he wanted to pay his debt first, but he was overjoyed, and spoke for his master's house, and dispersed the debtors.

"The next morning at dawn the man who sat on the threshold came again and asked his master, 'What did you mean yesterday when you told me to come early?' Stretch out your hand and wait for the master to give him the money. At this point, the man asked, "Guess what the master did to answer him?" ”

The generals said: "It's definitely not to pay back." ”

"The master replied, 'Yesterday you sat on the threshold, and you were very disturbed. Today I call you to come early, but you can take the position first. ’”

The generals were in a hurry and laughed. Gao Yanshi drank a little too much, laughed crookedly, couldn't stand steadily, and fell to the ground. The people of Yidu saw it, but they didn't pay attention to it, and laughed even louder. It was Guo Conglong who helped him up and put him in the seat. The crowd drank noisily, and it was almost dawn before they dispersed.

There are also Liu Guo and a few others who didn't leave, pulled off the good fans, and went to sleep together. Gao Yanshi was drunk and unconscious, so he was escorted away with a companion. Yang Wanhu and Guo Conglong were together, declined Liu Guo's invitation to stay overnight, and went back to the guest house in the crescent moon sinking in the west.

The two of them were drunk and sleepy, but they refused to go directly to rest, so they washed their heads with cold water, sobered up a little, and waited until dawn to see Deng She.

Deng She got up early and was talking to someone. Seeing the two of them coming in, he sat down and waited. The person who spoke to Deng She, dressed as a servant, Yang Wanhu and Guo Conglong had never seen each other, and they were very face-to-face. Listening to Deng She's conversation with him, it seems that he is talking about some secrecy related to spying on and beware of someone.

Deng She inquired very carefully, gave instructions very carefully, and finally said: "You go back and tell Governor Li that not only Yan Zhixi, Ju Sheng, and Li Yi will continue to be closely monitored, but also all the people Yan Zhixi has come into contact with must also be investigated clearly and monitored separately." Didn't Governor Lee develop a lot of manpower in Yidu? Whoever chooses the reliable is sent out. Twelve hours a day, not slacking off for a moment. ”

The man replied respectfully and asked, "What should I do if I find something abnormal?" ”

Dunsher did not answer. If there is no answer, it is answered. The man understood, saluted, and turned away. Deng She simply explained to Yang Wanhu and Guo Conglong: "The people of the General Administration Department. Governor Li Cai'an inserted it into the guest house. If you see him in the museum in the future, you should not know him, and you should not show your feet. ”

Yang Wanhu and Guo Conglong responded to the order. At that moment, the two of them told Deng She about the experience of the banquet with the generals of Yidu, the things that happened, and everyone's attitude. Deng She said hard work and good words. They talk indoors, and they don't talk about it.

At the same time, he was ordered to meet Li Shousheng's subordinates, pretending to be shopping for vegetables, and swaggered out of the State Guest House. Not long after he left, two people came down from an inn opposite the side of the State Guest House, looked back and forth, and walked along the deserted street to Tian Jialie's house.