The Xuli Dynasty has always attached great importance to etiquette, and the monarch of Heeliu got off the sedan chair, and Emperor Shu brought his ministers to greet him in person, and he entered the banquet with the monarch of Heeliu.

Emperor Shu was young, and in order to show respect for the elder monarch, he sat side by side with him in chief. That's not all, pouring wine and adding food is also frequently started in person, Xiang Ju'an watched Emperor Shu's flattering every move during the banquet, his face was gloomy, and his heart was on fire.

The monarch of Helu didn't just come to have a meal, and after only a few glasses of wine, he said: "The situation in the east has also been heard of, and although the current situation tends to be stable on the surface, it still cannot be ignored. He patted Emperor Shu's hand affectionately, as if an elder reminded the younger generation, and said: "In the past, when your father was here, we were close friends. ”

Shu Di nodded again and again, and said, "I understand what you said, and the stability of Xuli Country is all dependent on your support and help." ”

The monarch did not let the attendants add food, but picked up the chopsticks himself and pulled them twice on the plate in front of him.

It was a dish of stir-fried rabbit meat.

"Everyone says that this rabbit is smart, but if you really weigh it, it is only a few pounds and a few taels, and if you have something to rely on at home, it is okay to be safe and stable. If you don't know the severity of running outside alone, you will be eaten sooner or later. He Yuliu picked up a piece of rabbit meat and put it in his mouth, chewed it carefully: "Hmm~ The meat of this little rabbit is really tender." ”

Xiang Ju'an listened to the sound of the words, and only clenched his fists fiercely.

Seeing that Emperor Shu was still heartless and greeting the monarch of Heluliu, Xiang Ju'an picked up the wine glass in front of him, raised his head and drank it all.

Since Emperor Shu succeeded to the throne, the monarch of Heyiliu almost did not come to Xuli in person, he said so much in and out of his words, Emperor Shu did not understand the meaning, he reminded again: "Heyiliu's ability is limited, he can only contribute to the forging of weapons, Your Majesty rest assured, once the situation in the east changes, I Heyiliu will not sit idly by." ”

Emperor Shu took a sip of wine, the expression on his face was already heavy, and he said anxiously as if he was sitting on pins and needles: "I know what you mean, the relationship between our two countries must be maintained permanently. But the wall of the Yanjiang promenade in the north was advocated by the people below without authorization, don't mistake it for me, I have no such intention, absolutely no such intention. ”

In order to express his loyalty, Emperor Shu did not forget to add another sentence, saying: "No matter what, Xu Li must not leave the support of He Yiliu, he can't do without it!" If you are really dissatisfied with that wall, I will tell them to tear it down, what do you think? ”

With his words, he brushed himself clean, and the pressure was naturally all on Xiang Ju'an.

Who doesn't know that the border area is where he Xiang Ju'an is single-handedly advocating the leadership?

Xiang Ju'an was in a dilemma, on the one hand, he was afraid of the pressure of He's favors, and on the other hand, he didn't actually feel that there was anything wrong with increasing the border defense in the north.

It's just that the thoughtful words haven't been thought out yet, and on this occasion, Xiang Ju'an is ready to improvise and deal with the past first.

However, the monarch waved his hand, not caring and said, "That wall is not a big deal. ”

He moved his gaze to the audience, locked on Xiang Ju'an, who was sitting in the chief of the minister's position, and said: "Speaking of which, General Xiang is really wise and brave, and the northern lonely man has been rampant for so many years, and finally he was cleaned up by the general, and he is really admired." ”

Xiang Ju'an picked up the wine glass and said respectfully: "You have won the award, this is the collective strength of the border army, not the glory of one person." Naturally, it is also inseparable from the material help of Heeliu. ”

"The general is low-key, but from the perspective of solitude, with the strength of the general, the small eastern country is really foolish, and sooner or later it will be in the pocket of your Xuli country." The laughter of the monarch echoed throughout the banquet hall, and the ministers took over the conversation one after another, and they were grateful for the generous assistance of the Helu Kingdom.

Back and forth, those words again.

Xiang Ju'an looked around at the people around him, those flattering faces made him extremely uncomfortable, and he couldn't help but show a disgusted expression.

In this luxurious palace, the civil and military officials are no longer dignified men, but more like servile people wearing gorgeous skins.

The dignified Xuli Dynasty has been choked by the throat in military equipment and has been snorting for many years, how long will this humiliation last......

He Yiliu Guojun said extremely beautifully, and he half-truthed and half-falsely joked: "This territory of Xuli is all expanded by the strength of the general, in fact, there is no need to say it if you are grateful, but if you really want to be grateful-" He stared at Xiang Ju'an's expression, and said with a smile on his face: "It's always good to look at the Yanjiang promenade alone." ”

Just now, the banquet hall was full of chattering and laughing, and it came to an abrupt end at this moment.

Those civil and military ministers could no longer hold the mask of flattery, and even Prime Minister Han Qi and Han Cheng froze with a smile on their faces after hearing this. Not to mention Emperor Shu, he didn't say anything when he heard the words, and hurriedly lowered his head and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

And Xiang Ju'an's heart seemed to be beaten by a heavy hammer.

The ultimate meaning of this banquet is no longer the wall of the border defense of the branch of the northern Yanjiang region, the real intention of the monarch of Heyuliu is the entire Yanjiang promenade!

What a lion's big mouth!

Xiang Ju stabilized his mind, suppressed the shock in his heart, pulled the corners of his mouth and smiled: "The jokes of the old monarch are really getting more and more interesting. ”

The smile on his face was deep, and he didn't say anything more.

Some of the words just need to make sense.

And when the banquet was dispersed and everyone was gone, when Xiang Ju'an was alone, he gradually became uneasy.

Xiang Ju'an joined the army at a young age, and he has been galloping on the battlefield for many years. On the battlefield, there are only two words of courage and strategy, and all kinds of tactics have already been played by him, but the future is terrifying, and Helan Yan's words made his back cold.

He began to have to suspect something that shouldn't have been questioned. The children who came out of the camp were young and high-spirited, and it was okay to say bold things.

But he Xiang Ju'an is the general of Xu Li who commands the three armies! It is a major matter concerning the two countries, and if he says it out of thin air, he must not talk about it casually.

In order to express the importance of the Helu Dynasty, the Helu Kingdom will send envoys to send all kinds of treasures every year, and the monarch of the Helu Kingdom is a frequent visit to Xuli.

Xiang Ju'an looked at the frost knife on his waist, the treasure knife was forged in Heyiliu, and the handle was also engraved with the pattern of the royal family of Heyiliu.

It was brought by the monarch of Heliu in the past to give it to the first emperor, and when Xiang Ju'an made great contributions, the first emperor rewarded him with this sword.

After many years of friendly friendship, the country of Helu will never ......

In the end of yesterday's conversation with Guan Jiyu, it was not that he didn't understand what Helan Yan meant, but he needed a legitimate reason that could convince him.

But Helan couldn't give a reason, it was all based on subjective judgment, this young man did not have the ability to predict the future.

Helan Yan understated the sentence "What if?" ”

Xiang Ju'an didn't dare to think about it anymore, and had to think about it again. When the situation has changed today, the Xuli State has been in constant war over the years, and the treasury really can't take out much silver, plus there are some ministers in the court, and Emperor Shu is weak and ownerless, and the entire Xuli State is no longer the same situation as when the first emperor was alive.

Xiang Ju'an is at the border, how can he influence the affairs of the court?

Just because he doesn't dare to think about it doesn't mean that everyone won't think about it.

In the past and even now, the two countries are friendly countries, and no one can say for sure what will happen in the future. At present, the east is a tense time, and the so-called "joke" of the monarch of Heeliu, I don't know how many people can really take it to heart?

The wind came fiercely in the night, blowing Xiang Ju'an with a headache.

He began to feel that he was no longer young, and for the first time, he felt lost.

Luckily, he had the three young men he was most proud of.

Xiang Ju'an lit the lamp and turned out the red paper with the camp selection list written on it.

Among the three, Guan Jiyu is the most stable and has the highest force, which reassures him the most. Although Helan is casual and uninhibited, after all, he has a general understanding and strategy, and he is the one with the most ideas and calmness.

And Jiang Yingnian is the real lion of Nanqin, in terms of force and resourcefulness, he is not as good as Ji Yu and Helan, but he has a unique ruthlessness.

And this energy is what he admires most about Xiang Ju'an, and it is also the place that is most like him.

He is sure that Jiang Yingnian will be a generation of generals who will be famous all over the world.

They are all good boys, Xiang Ju'an covered the red paper on his chest, and his heart suddenly settled down.

Even if the sky falls, he Xiang Ju'an is fearless, and now that he has the best subordinates, he has enough confidence.

Xiang Ju'an didn't drink much wine during the banquet, but the words of the monarch of Helu made him feel depressed, and after the banquet, he did not stick to etiquette, carried a pot of wine, and walked out of the imperial city gate.

When he arrived at the courtyard where he lived, Guan Jiyu was still waiting for him.

Seeing him walk in with a smell of alcohol, Guan Jiyu quickly stepped forward to support him, and said worriedly: "General......"

Xiang Ju'an shook his head and said, "It's okay." ”

"Why did you drink so much? You should take me today, you ...... alone" Guan Jiyu helped him sit down, turned around and poured a cup of hot tea and handed it over: "You drink the sobering wine." ”

Xiang Ju'an didn't refuse, took his hand and swallowed a whole cup of hot tea regardless of his posture, regardless of whether his mouth was hot or not.

After drinking, he leaned back in his chair heavily, his dark cheeks flushed red, his usually bright eyes were tired at the moment, and he could only mutter: "Today's banquet, it's good that you didn't go, it's good ......."

"A group of rats ......" Xiang Ju'an squinted, half-hiding the moisture in his eyes, and said dejectedly: "The grain of Shi Xuli is used with the silver issued by the imperial court, but it doesn't earn half of the face for Xu Li, what's the use?" It's not a bit of a man's temperament, it's all rats......"

Guan Jiyu didn't know what he had encountered today that made him so angry, and he didn't dare to ask more, so he could only silently add more tea.

She thought that he had drunk too much and was about to fall asleep, but Xiang Ju'an's eyes suddenly widened, and he seemed to think for a long time before he said to her as if he was explaining: "In the future, even if we don't have their assistance, even if we can't resist foreign enemies...... Even if you lose your life. He looked at Guan Jiyu and said word by word: "As long as I am still in my Xiang Ju'an army for a day, the integrity on my body must not be lost!" ”