Chapter 322: Birthday Wishes
As soon as he finished speaking, the surface of the giant mirror suddenly fluctuated. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 The info glass seems to turn into a rippling surface of water.
A sword-bearer warrior in black armor stepped out of the mirror. The warrior was wrapped from head to toe in pitch-black iron armor, with spiky iron gloves on his hands, and only a pair of cold eyes that glowed behind the mask.
Although the weight of the whole body with a three-fingered thick back machete exceeded 400 catties, the warrior's steps were as light as a tanuki, without the slightest sound.
Shi Wu took two steps back, watched the warrior stand still, and reached out to push the retractable visor up into the helmet, revealing a square, serious black face.
The black-armored warrior wanted to speak and stopped, only to see him bend down and vomit on the ground, and it took a while to straighten up, and the murderous aura dissipated, and said with a wry smile: "Shi Da, who invented this secret language, why is it so disgusting? ”
Shi Wu glanced at the languishing black-armored warrior with disgust: "Pang San, as a Gyeonggi Guard, why is he still so fragile?" The lord of the imperial capital said that in order to prevent someone from misoperating the teleportation array, the secret language must be strange and narcissistic to the point of perversion. ”
"If they are all like you, Pang San, have you either eaten or slept, or killed you, the secret of the teleportation array may be discovered in two days. ”
"Also, a big man, don't vomit, even if you're pregnant, it won't be your turn, right?"
The black-armored warrior Pang San waved his hand and said weakly: "I can't say you every time." Never mind. How's it going?"
Shi Wu put away his laughter and said in a low voice, "The exit of the Dimensional Gate of the City Lord's Mansion has been deployed. Now there are still two generals of the rank of deputy marshal outside the strike circle. But I've done a two-handed preparation. ”
"In two days, I will invite all the nobles and generals of the city to attend in the name of a birthday party, and gather most of the people at my residence in Longmen Lane. I have arranged three formation entrances there, which can be quickly deployed and concentrated attacks. ”
"In addition, today I will add 18 border people's grooming mirrors to all parts of the city in the name of strengthening the city's cultural construction. Two of them were separated by a wall from the two generals' residences. ”
Pang San nodded and said, "Not bad." Prepare a contingency plan in advance. It's really not good, and our Gyeonggi hunting battalion is still making up for the knife. As soon as the battle starts, the secrets of the teleportation array will soon be revealed. Until then, it is important to achieve maximum results. ”
Three days later, in the evening, the gate of Longmen Lane Shifu was full of traffic and lively. Wealthy people from all walks of life came to Shiwu's birthday party in luxurious cars.
Originally, the disappearance of a foreign merchant was not a big deal, but most of the noble officials in the city also came to participate.
Although the status of the merchants of the Song Kingdom is not low, it has not yet reached the same status as the noble officials, and these big names are rare to see, and the rich merchants naturally flock to them.
In fact, the nobles didn't particularly want to come, but the young ladies who couldn't bear the spring heart wanted to recruit the golden beetle son-in-law.
As for the officials, it was because two days ago, Shi Wu threw gold bullets and directly took out 50 million gold coins as military funds to strengthen the outer defensive fortress of Zhengzhou.
Such a patriotic action, on the one hand, can eliminate the suspicion of "spies" for Shi Wu, and on the other hand, it can also give the government a benchmark: "Look, patriotic businessmen are like this, why don't you hurry up and follow?"
50 million gold coins, according to the rules of the officialdom of the Song Kingdom, after layers of burden reduction, should not be more than 5 million in the end. But for both the Zhengzhou government and the military, it is a win-win situation.
Even the sappers on the front line were rewarded with a full meal of meat, which was a great joy for all.
Since you have taken the lining, you naturally have to give some face. So Shi Wu's birthday became very lively.
Although the lord of the city did not attend in person, he sent his master to send a gold-lettered plaque of "Model Patriotic Businessman". The rest of the officials, big and small, plus the generals of the local army in Zhengzhou, basically came to appreciate their faces.
Fortunately, the stone mansion is very spacious, and the hall, east and west compartments, and the large courtyard in the middle are all placed on the table. The courtyard of the stone mansion is not purely open-air, and the crystal glass pattern covered with it tonight has turned into a brilliant fireworks, replacing the usual starry blue night.
The high-ranking officials, generals, and nobles sitting in the hall joked that they wanted to sit in the courtyard. Of course, this is just a joke.
After all, the difference in rank determines the seat, which is the established law.
Middle- and low-ranking officials and wealthy people sat in the wings, while in the courtyard were small merchants.
Instead, many ladies were attracted by the fireworks and insisted on sitting in the courtyard. When the yearning for beauty reaches a certain level, women don't need to pay attention to the rules.
Only a few self-respecting noblewomen remained in the hall. Among them is Earl Xia's eldest daughter, Xia Yuhe, who is both talented and beautiful.
Xia Yuhe sat beside his father and elegantly took a sip of colorful fruits.
This drink, which is said to have been invented by Gu Wen, a famous super genius and legend in the Chu Kingdom, has many advantages such as crystal clear, changeable color, sweet taste, and rich layers. As soon as Pu came out, it was warmly welcomed by the noble ladies from all over the world.
Of course, such a cup of colorful fruit treasures is worth about five hundred gold coins. And the monthly income of Earl Xia's Mansion is probably in this range.
The family of Earl Xia has made great achievements and has produced many talents. In Xia Yuhe's father's generation, he was also the deputy commander of the Zhengzhou Army. But in terms of business, the Xia family has no talent, and they have the hereditary title of an earl, but there is only an empty shell left in the family.
The conceited and talented Xia Yuhe originally disdained to befriend a lowly copper-smelling businessman like Shi Wu. The young talent who can make her fantasize is only Gu Wen, a legendary young man who is far away in the Chu State.
It's a pity that Gu Wen couldn't come to Song Kingdom to meet him, not to mention that he was already married. Xia Yuhe is proud, and it is impossible to be a concubine. But Xia Fu's already unsustainable financial situation did not allow her to play with the temper of the eldest lady.
In fact, Xia Yuhe's elegant light blue ice silk dress, along with the pearl accessories on her head, were all rented. And Xia Yuhe unfolded the skirt intentionally or unintentionally, but it was to cover a hole in the corner of his father's golden carved red regular clothes.
This small hole always reminds Xia Yuhe, so that she, who has never been unapologetic to people, always smiles when facing Shi Wu, who is socializing between the banquets, and finds a good angle, especially highlighting her most beautiful half of the side curve.
For her charm, Xia Yuhe is always full of confidence. It can be proved from the gaze of that vulgar young businessman from time to time.
Shi Wu really took special care of Xia Yuhe, always looking for opportunities to approach, and invited her to sit in the big courtyard before he had anything to say. I guess I want to show off my extravagant glass roof.
Xia Yuhe reservedly refused. No matter how embarrassed she is, she won't be in the company of the shameless vulgar fans in the courtyard. Watch them scream and cheer at the ever-changing colorful fireworks overhead, and even jump up and clap their hands. Xia Yuhe will be ashamed of them.
What's more, she also needs to cover that little hole for her father. For some reason, Xia Yuhe still had a little regret in her heart.
Shi Wu also seemed to regret, he shook his head and smiled, and began to continue to maneuver between the powerful. After several years of experience, he has been able to play a profiteer with long sleeves and good dancing very decently.
The two-hour birthday party was a great success, and the generous gifts that came with the birthday gifts were very satisfying.
At this moment, the girls in the courtyard let out another scream of surprise. A huge five-tiered birthday cake three meters tall was pushed to the center of the courtyard by four servants in white dresses.
This birthday cake is very beautiful, and it is also lit with a few bunches of colored candles, which is extremely eye-catching.
It is said that this thing was invented by Gu Wen again. Xia Yuhe couldn't help but have some resentment against a certain chef and a certain fox spirit in the legend again.
Shi Wu smiled and confessed to the magnates present, left the hall, bypassed a group of girls who had been sucked away by the big cake, and stood on the brocade stool in front of the cake.
He clapped his hands, and suddenly the lights began to dim slowly, leaving only the light of the candles on the cake in the field.
Shi Wu said loudly: "Distinguished guests, distinguished gentlemen and ladies, thank you for coming to Shi's birthday banquet. Now it's time to share the birthday cake. ”
"According to the etiquette formulated by Mr. Gu Wen of Chu State, the inventor of the birthday cake. I want to make a wish and then blow out the candle so that my wish will come true. ”
"If there are girls who are afraid of the dark, it's best to close their eyes first, hehe"
Everyone in the audience laughed in unison.
Shi Wu then said loudly: "Born in such a prosperous era, Shi Wu feels very happy. I have no other wishes, but I hope that you ladies will always be beautiful, gentlemen will always be healthy, and our country will always be prosperous and strong!
In a round of applause, Shi Wu blew out the candle. (To be continued.) )