It has been more than a month and a half since Sima Lun selected warriors, and the Xiangguo Mansion Guard has expanded the initial claim of 5,000 people to tens of thousands, but in fact the private soldiers of Xiangguo are not 10,000, but a full 20,000 horses.

Gong Sheng, as one of the five rates, led 4,000 men and horses, trained soldiers and horses every day, and the daily people ate horses and chewed silver and weaved to keep him busy. As one of the private generals of the Xiangguo Sima Lun, who leaned towards the government and the opposition, in addition to taking charge of the military training, there were many visits and courtesies that had to be dealt with every day.

On this day, Gong Sheng received an invitation from Hou Shi Chong of Anyang, inviting him to visit Shi Chong's other courtyard outside Luoyang City, Jingu Garden. Gong Yinglong was also invited with Tai Shiyu, so the two made an appointment to go to the meeting together to be invited.

Although Jingu Garden is the private bepit of Hou Shichong of Anyang, it is also one of the eight famous Luoyang scenery - Jingu Qingchun. It is rumored that Shi Jilun built Beppu here in order to fight with Wang Kai to be rich, Shi Chong built a platform and chiseled a pond because of the water potential of the mountain, arranged the pavilions and pavilions around dozens of miles, and placed more treasures such as pearls of the South China Sea, agate, amber, rhino horn, ivory, etc., every time the wind and the sun are beautiful in March, the peach blossoms in the Jingu Garden are scorching, the willows are curling, the colorful butterflies are stepping among the flowers, the birds are talking to the branches, the grand scene is the best for a while, so there is the reputation of the golden valley clear spring.

On the occasion of the summer, the warm wind has ended, the cricket sounds, and Gong Sheng invited Tai Shiyu to go to Jingu Garden together. As soon as the two of them arrived at Jingu Garden, they reported their names, and someone came up to greet them, and respectfully saluted the two of them and said, "The two nobles are here, and the villain will lead the way for the two." Just call me Xiaohu. ”

This self-proclaimed Xiaohu subordinate is tall and thin, with a turtle on his face, Gong Sheng looks a little familiar, but he can't remember where he has seen it for a while, so he nodded and asked casually: "Xiaohu, you were originally an errand here in Anyang Hou?" ”

The servant hurriedly said with a smile: "The little one has only been here for a long time, and he owed too many debts before, thanks to the Hou Ye's righteous rescue, the little one stayed here in order to repay the Hou Ye's kindness." ”

Hearing the words of debt, Gong Sheng's heart moved slightly, and suddenly there was a sound that when he was sent to be Bi Ma Wen, the one he met in the pawn alley took out his mother-in-law to pawn for money.

It seems that after selling her mother-in-law, she didn't pay off her debts, and she sold herself again. Gong Sheng just said this in his heart, and he didn't say it.

Along the way, the subordinate named Xiaohu pointed out the location of the Fengguang in Jingu Garden while leading the way, "two nobles, the front is Tingtao Pavilion", Gong Sheng looked in the direction he pointed, not far away an octagonal pavilion with an oval window sat near the stream, and the mountain fell straight in front of Tingtao Pavilion, so that the stream that was originally flowing slowly formed a water curtain waterfall with a height of several feet.

Tai Shiyu then asked, "Is this small waterfall natural?" Or is it artificially excavated by Shihou? ”

Xiao Hu bowed his waist and humbly replied: "If you go back to the nobles, this waterfall was dug by Lord Anyang Hou. ”

Taishi Yiyuan then smiled and said Gong Sheng: "I have heard his name for a long time, and it is better to see it than to hear it." ”

Gong Sheng did not reply directly, but pointed to the tapestry barrier stretching in the distance and said: "I have heard that the Marquis of Anyang and Wang Kai are fighting rich brocade for forty miles as a step barrier, and it is indeed magnificent. ”

Tai Shiyu: "This seems to be Shu brocade." ”

Xiao Hu smiled and said: "It is indeed Shu brocade, Hou Ye is rich in the world, and the most expensive Shu brocade must be used to use it." ”

Not long after, Gong Sheng and Tai Shiyu came to the meeting place of Hou Shichong in Anyang under the guidance of his subordinates. Visible to see a pavilion according to the topography rises, and the water is spread out in the first place, the gurgling stream is spread out dozens of zhang, above is the pavilion and pavilion connected by the bridge corridor loop, and the water potential is suspended outside the pavilion because of the sudden sinking of the terrain, and then slowly flows through dozens of zhang outside the extension to the palace Sheng and Taishi Yu foot.

Tai Shiyu praised and said: "Even the boat swings the clouds, and the water flows into the building pot, this must be the Penglai Continent of Anyang Hou." ”

Xiao Hu on the side immediately picked up and said: "Your Excellency, this is Penglai Zhou." The topography of this place is all artificial, whether it is a small waterfall formed by a raised slope, or this water surface with a width of 200 steps, it took a lot of manpower to dig and repair, and then erect a floating tower on the water. The nobles gather here as if they are on Penglai Island overseas, so it is named Penglai Island. ”

Gong Sheng, Tai Shiyu who listened to the audit all sighed at the luxury of Shi Chong, approached and looked at Penglai Zhou again, only to see the six beasts on the eaves, the tiles were all green, and the buildings were mostly covered by green gauze curtains, and the artistic conception of a piece of green mountains and rivers poured out along the flowing water in the building.

Gong Sheng and Tai Shiyu came to the pavilion, and the subordinate named Xiaohu hurriedly said: "The two nobles will stop, and wait for the little one to go and pass the same story." As he spoke, he trotted in. After a while, I saw Anyang Hou Shi Chong personally greet him.

Shi Jilun took Gong Sheng and Tai Shiyu's hands with a spring breeze and said: "I can look forward to you two young people, come with me to the table", after speaking, he took the two of them to the pavilion left and right, and the mood was very familiar.

There were already people waiting for the banquet inside, and Shi Chong first pulled the two of them to introduce: "Everyone, these two are the two talented people who were famous all over the world some time ago, and the two talented people who performed martial arts in front of the emperor. ”

After introducing the two, Shi Chong introduced the guests present one by one, he pointed to a handsome guest and said: "This is Pan An, who fascinated the girls in the city back then, Pan Yue, Pan Anren, the waiter of the Yellow Gate, can also fascinate many young women now, hahahaha." ”

This Pan Anren also laughed when he heard Shi Chong make fun of himself, his expression changed, there were ups and downs on his eyebrows, and there were waves in his eyes, if he was ten years younger, I am afraid that it would really be like the legendary city full of commotion. He raised his glass and took a sip.

Shi Chong pointed to another person and said: "This Zuo Taichong's "Sandu Fu" was originally a Luoyang paper noble, and he was a leading figure in the world's literary world. I don't know Zuo Taichong in my life, and the name of the article is in vain, but you can see it today. ”

Zuo Siqi is not good-looking, only talent is more important than the world, he also smiled and bowed his head, and said again and again: "Ji Lun always bluffs people with my false name, and the two of them laughed." ”

After introducing Zuo Si, Shi Chong introduced a guest who was a young man, his face was like a jade crown, his eyebrows were green mountains, he was sitting on his lap, his sleeves were slightly folded and his hands were half covered, and his expression revealed a lingering peace of mind.

Shi Chong brought Gong Sheng and the young man closer and said: "Langya Eight Horses, the pillars of the country. This is Wang Dao of Langya, and Wang Xian's brother is Maohong. He also said to Gong Sheng and Tai Shiyu, "You are several years old, you might as well communicate more." ”

Gong Sheng and Tai Shiyu immediately saluted each other with Wang Dao present, Langya Wang's family is almost the crown of today's clan, the eight kings are famous all over the world, Wang Rong and Wang Yan brothers are the leader Shilin, of course the two understand the weight of the Langya Wang family, not to mention that this Wang Maohong is graceful, just as soon as they meet, it makes people feel cordial.

Then Shi Chong led Gong Sheng and Tai Shiyu to Lu Ji and Lu Yun and said, "These two are Lu Yun and Lu Ji, who are known as Luoyang Sanjun. So Gong Sheng and Tai Shiyu greeted Lu Yun and Lu Ji again.

Later, Shi Chong introduced Liu Kun, Chen Hui, Liu Qiao, Du Tan, Du Yin and others, and a total of fifteen people, including Gong Sheng and the host Shi Chong, attended the banquet.

Among these people, Chen Huizi Daoda, who was born in the Chen clan of Xuchang, Yingchuan, is currently the head of the left guard of the East Palace, leading 2,500 soldiers of the left guard of the East Palace. His elder brother Chen Ling is the Zhongshu Ling, and the Yingchuan Chen family is prominent, although it is not as good as the original Chen Qun leader Shilin, it is still not a problem to be listed as the world's first-rate famous family.

Liu Qiao's character Zhongyan is already the year of the Mandate of Heaven, just the same year as Shi Chong, when he was young, Liu Qiao went south with Wang Rong to destroy Wu, and saw Ren Sanqi Chang Waiting.

Du Tan and Du Yin are both from the Jingzhao Duling Du clan, not long ago the Jia Party was purged, and Du Bin, the leader of the Du clan, was also punished for rebellion, which can be regarded as a break for the Du clan, but where the family of the gate lord is deep-rooted, such as Du Tan and Du Yin, they will not be implicated.

Gong Sheng entered the game, and saw a row of maids who had been waiting for a long time come up with hot dishes and wine. The maids of Anyang Hou were all different colors, wearing sleeveless silk robes with open collars and tight fits, and the skirts were open on both sides of the thighs under the buttocks, and a large area of snow-white and delicate skin was exposed to the gentle summer breeze.

The originally empty table was immediately filled with exquisite dishes, such as single-cage golden soufflé, mandala sandwich cake, royal yellow queen mother rice, white dragon root, milk stuffed fish, clove fragrant drench, green onion and vinegar chicken and other delicacies were put on the table in a moment, which made people can't help but move their appetite fingers. The good-looking maids smiled and put on the objects for the guests, and then retreated with a smile, leaving a beautiful back.

With a smile on her face, Li Linlin served all kinds of utensils to the guests, and then returned to the back court with the team of maids to wait for the steward to arrange the work at any time.

"Lin Lin, are you tired?" Xiao Hu, who had just finished greeting the guests, greeted Li Linlin with a smile on his face. In his eyes, although Li Linlin is twenty-six or seventeen years old, she can't compare to those cardamom age girls, but the large area of bare skin under her sleeveless tight silk robe is still very feminine.

"Hmm", Li Linlin agreed coldly with an expressionless face, and she took a bite in her heart: "You toad surnamed Hu still want to eat swan meat?" ’

Xiao Hu greedily glanced at Li Linlin's plump body and swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

Not to mention the various things between the servants and maids, the atmosphere of the banquet of Anyang Hou in the vestibule gradually warmed up, Shi Chong raised his glass and said: "You have come from afar, you can't have no singing and dancing, my family has made a new dance and invited you to taste it," he drank it all, and then raised his hand and clapped it three times.

The melodious flute sound is raised, the piano is followed by the pipa is enchanting, the bell is simple, and the intertwined is the graceful beauty lotus step lightly, and then singing and dancing.

Gong Sheng and Wang Dao sat close, and listened to this Wang Maohong exclaiming: "The gauze sleeves cover the jade shoots lightly, and the phoenix hairpin obliquely inserts the cloud bun, this green bead is worthy of its name." ”

The singing and dancing are still the same, the cool maids serve tea to the guests again and again, Gong Sheng sings and dances, and the maids serve tea but a little bit of their heads.

Tai Shiyu on the side poured his eyes on the maid in front of him, and the waiter who served tea for Tai Shiyu gave a picturesque face, her eyes seemed to be puffed with water, the cloud temples were curly, the jade hairpin was obliquely inserted, and the close-fitting bright yellow silk robe outlined the beautiful curves.

Tai Shiyu asked the maid serving tea softly: "What's your name?" ”

The maid lowered her eyes like autumn water, and replied softly with a smile on the corner of her mouth, "Slave Erin." ”

Tai Shiyu took a sip of the new tea served by Mingyan's maid, shook his head and smiled and said to Gong Sheng on the side: "Anyang Hou is really rich. ”

Gong Sheng laughed, a high-grade woman wants to sell for one or two hundred taels of silver, isn't she rich?