Chapter 147: Going to the Banquet
Because Yang Shaohu was scared stupid, during Tang Ling and Yang Shaojun's banquet, the defense task of Snow City naturally fell into the hands of Feng Ye V16.
Actually, Yang Shaojun is not stupid, he has privately approached Chengtian and given him a high authority. Once Feng Ye V16 has any disobedience, Cheng Tian can use his handwritten letter to mobilize all the soldiers and horses in Snow City, and claim to be the general of the bandits.
And, the reason why Fengye V16 was appointed in advance by Yang Shaojun and trained the cavalry unit is also to monitor and curb the development of Chengtian and others.
Yang Shaojun's original intention was perfect, let them supervise each other and guard against each other. Anyway, after he came back and fought Piaofeng City, these people had no value to use, but they didn't want him to be used by the enemy like this and become a fatal weakness.
After a morning of hurrying and hurrying, He Shuai and others finally arrived at Fengbo Town under the guidance of Zhao Yi.
"Stop, who's who!?" Before entering the town, everyone was surrounded by a large group of people and horses who rushed out of the shadows with a shout.
Zhao Yi tightened the horse's rope, glared at the captain of the guard dressed as the leading officer, and shouted, "Are you blind!?" ”
"Yo, it's General Zhao Yi, offended!" The captain of the guard obviously knew Zhao Yi, and hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile, "The subordinates are just ordered to investigate, and you also know that the imperial court is going to hold a dinner party today, and the four city lords will be entertained!" It's better to take precautions. ”
Zhao Yi didn't show any affection for his flattery, and said sharply, "Don't hurry up and meet our little city lord!" As he spoke, he hugged his fist at the handsome man on the side.
"Yo, the lower officials don't know Taishan with eyes! Please don't blame the lord of the city! The captain of the guard hurriedly ran to the handsome horse and whispered.
He Shuai didn't react, just nodded and smiled.
"Humph! I've found out the right body, so let's get out of the way! Zhao Yi snorted coldly and said again.
The captain of the guard was deflated one after another, and he had long lost his temper and retreated to the side to make an inviting gesture: "City Lord, General Zhao Yi, please!" "I still keep wondering in my heart, why did Piaofeng City have a little city lord when did it?
Zhao Yi changed his respectful expression at this time, and smiled at He Shuai: "Young master, please!" "Outside, Zhao Yi fully gave enough and handsome face as a courtier.
He Shuai and the others entered the town smoothly, and everywhere they could be seen were groups of soldiers and horses patrolling, and rows of archers had already occupied the commanding heights such as corner towers and roofs, and they were all ready with crossbows in their hands like blockers.
Walking slowly, He Shuai asked Zhao Yi: "General Zhao, why were you so mean to that guard captain just now?" "The heart said that they are all doing things for the court, and depending on the situation, the two people still know each other, shouldn't they greet each other when they see each other?
Zhao Yi laughed heartily and said in a low voice: "Little city lord, you don't know anything. Those watchdogs are the Praetorian Guards of the Imperial Court! On weekdays, I am bored in the deep palace compound, and it is rare to have a chance to go out and act, and everyone wants to make more money! Don't look at the fact that you are attending this banquet as the lord of the city, if you are submissive to them, you will have to leave the money to buy the road. ”
"Why is that? Isn't the treatment in the palace always very good? He Shuai didn't seem to understand, and asked with a smile.
Zhao Yi saw that he didn't understand, and said: "The deep palace of this imperial city is simply a paradise for eunuchs and palace maids, and the food and use are all treasures from all over the world. However, their Praetorian Guards were training every day to protect the safety of the Imperial City, and they were doing a life-losing job with a meager salary. The one above is not happy, but the head is going to move. ”
"Oh!" He Shuai only understood when he heard Zhao Yi say this, but he also had a big question mark in his heart, even the pro-army that protected the emperor was so corrupt, let alone the party members below.
"Yo, isn't this General Zhao Yi of Piaofeng City?" Sui Rou's voice turned out to be a white-haired man dressed in satin, walking briskly towards them with small steps.
When Zhao Yi saw this person, he hurriedly jumped off the horse to greet him, hugged his fists and smiled: "Yo, this time you are here to preside over this banquet, Grandpa Zhang?" ”
"Hmm!" Gonggong Zhang nodded inexplicably clasped his hands into fists and raised them above his shoulders, and said, "It's the emperor who looks up to the old slave, no, he sent this errand to our family again." ”
"Father-in-law Zhang, you have worked hard all the way!" Zhao Yi stretched out his right hand into his arms, took out a few thousand taels of silver tickets and stuffed them into the sleeves of Gonggong Zhang, "A little meaning, not a respect." ”
"Yo, General Zhao, you are generous and decent." Grandpa Zhang's face had already turned into a flower, "General Zhao has been tired all the way, come in with me." As he spoke, he pulled Zhao Yi and was about to walk into a courtyard.
"Father-in-law, wait a minute." Zhao Yi pulled Gonggong Zhang with his backhand and came to the handsome horse, and the latter hurriedly dismounted and greeted him with a smile.
Who is Gonggong Zhang, the lord who has been serving the emperor and concubines all the year round, seeing that Zhao Yi is so respectful to this person, he smiled and said: "Yo, this young man has an extraordinary bearing, and there is a faint domineering side leakage, isn't it ......"
"This is the new city lord of our Floating Maple City!" Zhao Yi puffed up his chest and proudly introduced.
"Yo! Our family is really old and dizzy, and we didn't recognize the young master! Sins, sins, ......" said Father-in-law Zhang, who also made a gesture and gently patted his face twice.
"Grandpa Zhang is polite!" Seeing that Zhao Yi was respectful to this person, he was the host of this banquet and said.
"Hehe, the afterlife is terrible, the afterlife is terrifying!" Gonggong Zhang said softly, "Let's go inside with the city lord and General Zhao!" ”
With the personal leadership of Gonggong Zhang, He Shuai, Liu Peng, and Zhao Yi entered the courtyard with ten silver-armored warriors. Passing through a screen, you will be greeted by a huge pond with lotus flowers waiting to bloom, apparently carefully planted.
The cloister is built on top of the pond, and the fragrance of lotus flowers from above is inhaled into the nostrils, which makes people feel refreshed and linger.
Walking to the end of the corridor, Gonggong Zhang pointed to a luxuriously decorated room and said with a smile: "With the city lord and General Zhao, you can rest here and wait for the dinner to begin." What's the matter, even if you tell those minions, the palace still has to retire in advance. ”
He Shuai said: "Father-in-law Zhang, you are good to go!" ”
Zhao Yi grabbed Gonggong Zhang and asked in a low voice, "Are the other city lords here?" ”
"The two city lords of Chiba City and Phoenix City have already arrived, and the city lords of Snow City have not yet arrived. Our family, this is to go out to meet them. Father-in-law Zhang said with a smile, I can't say why every time Father-in-law Zhang laughs, He Shuai only dares to get goosebumps all over his body.
Sending off Zhang's father-in-law, He Shuai walked into the room with the word 'Piaofeng' written on the door under the leadership of Zhao Yi. The layout of the room is very luxurious, and even the tables, chairs and benches are made of golden silk nanmu. The gold pot and silver cup on the table are a little unelegant;
Zhao Yi smiled and introduced: "These are all left by the ancestor when he first summoned the four major city lords. Because this place was originally a separate courtyard during Gaozu's southern tour, the specifications and facilities will be slightly higher than the general courtyard. ”