Chapter 173: An Awkward Dinner Party
According to the original plan, today's dinner will invite Emperor Liu Xie. As the highest symbol of power in the Han Dynasty and the allegiance of the Holy Sect, his arrival was indispensable.
Of course, Dong Zhuo, who likes to pick things and make trouble, Dong Zhuo's sudden disturbance on the day of registration made the Holy Sect and the emperor lose face, and he will not make the same mistake again this time. invited Dong Zhuo, naturally the god of war Lu Bu is indispensable.
After Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu, their respective subordinates did not dare not be invited, and even the miscellaneous general was also on the banquet list. Arrange the personnel of these two parties first, and then it will be the turn of other big officials, celebrities and the families of the players.
The three elders made full preparations for this dinner. When to sit at the table, when to make a ceremony, when to make a speech, and when to start the banquet are all counted on time. At this time, the three elders were laughing and chatting in the background.
Shi Xin first found the three elders and explained that Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun had been appointed as the left and right protectors. Lu Zhi and the other three had already heard him say that the two of them were powerful, and they had already seen Zhuge Liang during the day. Now seeing that Zhao Yun is extraordinary, what is even more rare is that he is a calm and modest close pulse master, and he immediately praised it.
All of a sudden, five top young pulse masters joined the Holy Sect, and it was the three elders who were the most excited.
For a while, the old man kindly encouraged the young man, and the young man complimented the old man, and the scene was noisy and warm.
At this moment, a Holy Sect disciple with a worried face hurriedly ran in. Just as he was about to speak, his eyes glanced at Shi Xin and the others, and he suddenly stopped talking.
Lu Zhi could see that he had some scruples, and waved his hand, "They are the Great Dharma Protector and the Left and Right Dharma Protectors, and our power will gradually be transferred to them in the future, just say what you have to say." ”
"Yes!"
"News has just come from the palace that the emperor is ill and will not attend today's dinner. Coincidentally, there was also news from the Taishi Mansion that Taishi Dong would not come to the dinner. ”
The disciple's words surprised the three elders. Lu Zhi is the great elder and dedicated to the country, and if the emperor does not come, it proves that he has an opinion on the Holy Sect, then this dinner party will become meaningless. He was as anxious as an ant on a pot, his brows furrowed, and he was helpless.
The emperor's thoughts, anyone can guess, isn't it just for Cai Yan? Lu Zhicheng's mansion did not have Wang Shen, and while pacing around, he peeked at Shi Xin, and he was really restless.
Shi Xin's Great Protector, that is the real power figure of the Holy Sect. The three elders have entered middle and old age, and the holy woman Cai Yan is a female generation, and the power of the Holy Sect will fall on Shi Xin in the future. Shi Xin's attitude towards the emperor directly determined the attitude of the Holy Sect towards the emperor. Shi Xin's policy and strategy directly determined whether the Holy Sect was loyal to or opposed to the emperor.
The relationship between Shi Xin and Cai Yan is known to almost everyone who knows them. This is a great stimulus for Liu Xie, who has been looking forward to Cai Yan marrying him as the queen. The emperor didn't want Shi Xin to be the great protector no matter what. He had a bad attack in front of the people during the day, but he didn't appear at the dinner, which proved his dissatisfaction and unwillingness.
Wang sighed and reminded: "Big brother, haven't you noticed? In addition to the emperor not coming, there is also Taishi Dong not coming." ”
Dong ...... If Mrs. Dong doesn't come, it doesn't seem to have much to do with it?Besides, isn't it better?" Lu Zhi couldn't figure it out.
"If the emperor doesn't come, and if Taishi Dong doesn't come, will the ministers of the court and the central government come? Will the big men in Luoyang City who see the wind and steer the rudder come?" Wang's face turned blue, "At that time, there will be few guests at our dinner, and there will be many people, so I am afraid that it will be."
Luoyang City and even the whole Han joke. ”
Lu Zhi's face changed again, and he asked the king, "Is this ...... How is this good" Seeing that the king shook his head, he asked Cai Yong again, "Second brother, ......"
Cai Yong kept his head down and was silent, and at this time he was depressed and said in a trembling voice: "I...... I don't know. ”
As the father of Cai Yan, he is proud that his daughter is admired by two of today's most famous teenagers. One of them is the son of the Han Dynasty, the other is the future head of a sect, and a rising star. But at the same time, he was also very distressed, the Son of Heaven was the Son of Heaven after all, if he angered him, the entire Cai family would fall to the ground.
Cai Yong is difficult, as a minister who is loyal to the monarchy, and at the same time an old father who regards his daughter like a jewel, he is really difficult. Seeing her daughter grow up day by day, she has her own opinions. She became more and more disgusted with the false emperor, and more and more admired the self-made Shi Xin, so she sent to marry him.
Cai Yong's face turned into a bitter melon, and he almost burst into tears.
For the three elders, the most serious thing is not the problem of face, but the emperor, who was loyal to them and devoted his life to assist, did not agree with them, which was equivalent to abandoning them.
The three elders knew very well in their hearts that as long as Shi Xin was removed from the position of Great Dharma Protector, the emperor would change his mind. But when you do that, the problem goes back to the way it was. What's more serious is that the left and right protectors are all from Shi Xinla, and as soon as he leaves, others will definitely follow, so the selection competition will become even more of a joke.
Zhuge Liang saw the three elders crying one by one, and if he delayed any longer, he was afraid that the dinner party would start. After asking Shi Xin about the cause and effect, he rolled his eyes and suddenly laughed, "I thought that why was the big deal, the elders were too worried. Liang pinched his fingers, the dilemma at this moment will be solved by itself in an instant, so let's prepare for the relevant matters!"
The three elders had heard Shi Xin say how Zhuge Liang was wise to the sky, full of strange strategies, and unpredictable ghosts and gods, and when they heard him say it relaxed and happy, they couldn't help but hurriedly ask: "Kong Ming, the plan will be safe."
Zhuge Liang half-squinted his eyes, smiled and shook his head gently, with an unfathomable look: "Don't say, don't say it, you'll know later." After speaking, he persuaded the three elders with a smile, and he was full of confidence throughout the whole process, and it didn't seem to be fake at all.
The three elders were skeptical, but there was no good solution at the moment, so they had to go out and talk about it according to what he said.
Shi Xin fell behind, pulled Zhuge Liang back, and said in a low voice: "Kong Ming, what are your plans, tell me about it." ”
"What kind of trick?" Zhuge Liang looked inexplicable.
Shi Xin was dumbfounded, "You...... Didn't you pinch your fingers?"
"Oh, you mean what I just said, yes, I'll be able to get through it safely. ”
"That'...... Then how do you calculate?" Shi Xin couldn't help but doubt when he saw Zhuge Liang smiling weirdly, "Kong Ming, you won't be ...... You didn't even think about it, didn't you?"
Zhuge Liang didn't intend to hide it from him, and said in a low voice: "This is a dead knot, unless you give up the position of the Great Protector, or promise to give up the Holy Maiden to Emperor Xian, otherwise it will be in vain, and Emperor Xian will not come." Since you don't want to back down, then don't think about anything at all, and the first priority is to finish the ceremony first. After that, through action and determination to serve the court, the emperor will be remembered for your loyalty, and you may be able to settle your old suspicions. ”
Seeing Shi Xin's "this is okay" table, Zhuge Liang shrugged his shoulders and said: "You taught me not to be too cautious in everything, this is my way to deal with it."
Ah, don't you have any other way?"
"I didn't ...... No. ”
The group turned out from the backstage, and there were no less than dozens of banquets in Dali, but most of the banquets were empty, and only Ge Xuan, Lei Gang, Dong Feng, and Ge Hong were sitting, which seemed quite abrupt. They looked at each other, and they both felt the abnormality of the atmosphere.
The huge Holy Crow was silent, and the disciples of the Holy Sect looked eagerly at the gate of the lanterns, but unfortunately the front of the door was empty, how could there be an imaginary scene of guests like clouds
Seeing the three elders leading several new elders out, the disciples all looked at this side, looking confused, waiting for their explanation.
At this time, Cai Yan and Zhang Ning, who were waiting next to them, also walked over. Cai Yan frowned and asked Shi Xin in a low voice, "Senior brother, why is it so lonely, no one wants to come to the dinner...... It's too unreasonable, isn't it?"
Shi Xin smiled and shook his head, and was about to explain, when suddenly a disciple in charge of welcoming guests ran from the gate, with a strange expression. He walked towards Lu Zhi and said, "Great Elder, come...... Here comes a man. ”
The guests who came here now were like rare treasures, even if they were unknown little people, it was enough to make Lu Zhi happy for a long time. He hurriedly took a step forward and said excitedly, "Who is it? I should greet it personally!"
"Yes...... It's Jia Xu!" The disciple replied in a low voice, while stealing a look at Lu Zhi.
Lu Zhi's steps retracted, frowning and hesitating: "Jia Xu, Dong Zhuo didn't come, why did he come?" He looked at Shi Xin and asked, "Xin'er, what do you think...... What did he mean?"
Jia Xu almost made a move with Li Ru because of Shi Xin's relationship, and many people know about this. Lu Zhi looked at Shi Xin's meaning, and also hoped that Shi Xin could guess the purpose of Jia Xu's coming. After all, Jia Xu is Dong Zhuo's most important strategist, and his every move has an important connection with Dong Zhuo's thoughts.
"I'll meet him. ”
Shi Xin couldn't guarantee Jia Xu's intentions, but he was the only one here who had a relationship with Jia Xu, and he could only do it himself to greet him.
As soon as Shi Xin stepped out of the holy door, he saw Jia Xu with his head buried in his head, his hands stretched into the huge sleeves of his coat, pacing from the vast night.
Shi Xin hurriedly greeted him, saluted respectfully, and made a gesture of invitation.
"I don't know if the seniors are coming, and I miss the distance, please ...... here"
"Stinky boy...... You owe me a man again. Jia Xu sighed to himself, ignoring Shi Xin's stunned expression, "Knowing that the Taishi is still angry, I still come to support you, you will soar in the future, but you can't forget me." ”
Shi Xin was in his heart and moved: "The seniors risked being blamed by the Taishi, and still came to congratulate the kid, this ...... Alas, the boy is really unrewarded!"
Jia Xu looked at him fixedly, "hehe" smiled, "There is something to be rewarded, there is something to be rewarded." He suddenly stretched out his hand to stop Shi Xin, "You don't have to lead me in, stay here to greet others!"
Shi Xin was stunned again, and his shape stopped suddenly, "The seniors laughed, how dare anyone come?"
"I said yes, just stay. Jia Xu muttered in a low voice, "I don't know what magic you stinky boy has, there are so many people who are not afraid of death come to congratulate, hehe!
Jia Xu walked into the saint, ignoring the frightened or guarded gazes of the others. He walked to a table in the far corner, sat down without saying a word, picked up the flask and poured himself a drink, without even lifting his eyelids.
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