Chapter 41: Lifting the Ban and Visiting Friends (3)
Because there are a lot of New Year's greetings in the past two days, there are many people inside and out, and it is really difficult to encircle them all at once.
Qi Shi walked down the aisle, suddenly thought of this, and hurriedly caught up with Lu Fangxuan and Zheng Shiyan to explain the situation.
"It seems that Qi Commander has an idea, let's listen to your method first." Lu Fangxuan pointed at him and said.
Qi Shi smiled mysteriously: "Brother Lu, it's better to call all the guests in the mansion to the living room first." ”
Lu Fangxuan and Zheng Shiyan glanced at each other, then turned their heads and asked him, "Can you do it?" ”
Qi Zhi hit his chest with his fist: "Brother Lu doesn't have to ask, but look at how the lower official uses the plan!" ”
Ye Yongjia didn't see the three people come out for a long time, and he didn't dare to say goodbye, he was anxious and angry, and only looked behind the curtain.
At this time, Lu Fangxuan walked back with a smiling face, touched his chair, and didn't seem to have any intention of sitting down.
Ye Yongjia saw that the situation was not right, and swallowed a few saliva nervously.
"Are you confused?" Lu Fangxuan swept over everyone, "There is no need to be like this, we are inviting guests from other places to come, and there is something important to announce." ”
The minion who had said the wrong thing turned pale with fright, and looked straight ahead, his body trembling constantly.
Ye Yongjia couldn't help but glared at him fiercely, and only then did he feel relieved.
"Guests, let's all go inside."
As soon as everyone turned around, they saw Zheng Shiyan with a few soldiers, as if leading prisoners, and brought more than a dozen guests to the front of the hall.
Lu Fangxuan cleared his throat and said to everyone: "The princes have worked hard to come from afar, just to send things and New Year's greetings to Lu, but Lu has not been able to repay him in the slightest, so he is deeply ashamed." After discussing with the two leaders, it was decided to hold a night banquet, so that you can do your best and leave tomorrow, how about it? ”
This was an invitation from Yue Guogong himself, how dare they spit out a word, and nodded their heads in agreement.
Ye Yongjia stood there stupidly, and was occasionally seen by Lu Fangxuan, so he smiled at him and said: "Governor Ye, you have official business, and it is inconvenient for you to be here with people from the Wanjia family, and my father is extremely understanding." Let the leaders send you out. And the cloth I promised to give back, I will give it to you. ”
Qi Zhi rushed out from behind Lu Fangxuan, led a few personal soldiers, and stepped forward to grab Ye Yongjia's hand: "Lord Ye, let's go." ”
Several of them walked out of the house, and did not speak any way; After walking for a distance, Ye Yongjia stopped, turned around and asked, "Commander Qi, what are you doing?" ”
"We?" Qi Zhi said, kicking the knee of the slave of the Wan family, "It's not all caused by this thing!" Master Wan is so powerful, he has his name everywhere......"
This slave was already on fire, and he was kicked by the Lu Party's dogs, and he was anxious for a moment, and he wanted to run up, Ye Yongjia hurriedly pushed it away, and said to Qi with a smile, "This is not our subordinate." The original intention was to join forces with Lu Gong, don't get me wrong. ”
Qi Shi sneered: "Hmph, you stupid people of all parties have no ability." I'll tell you about it: at the beginning, Lu Yuegong wanted to force these people to stay, but the official thought it clearly and persuaded him to serve the guests with good food and drink first; When they received this hospitality, they were all happy and convinced if they were forced to stay tomorrow. ”
Ye Yongjia nodded: "It turns out that this is the truth." ”
"Ye Zhifu, I don't expect you to learn anything from me," he poked his head, "but Chinese New Year's Eve is a big deal, so it's best not to mess it up with me!" ”
He didn't say anything more, just waved his sleeves, and Ye Yongjia and the others were pushed and shoved out of the Lu Mansion.
Qi Shi turned his head and returned to the living room, seeing that the guests had dispersed, and Zheng Shiyan was even arranging the banquet.
"Commander Zheng, they are not many down-and-out characters, I'm afraid this little bit of wine and meat alone is not too rare."
Zheng Shiyan raised his head when he ascended: "That...... So what to do? ”
"Call a few cousins," said Qi Zhi, "to make sure they stay honestly until tomorrow." ”
"That's ......," Mr. Zheng said.
"My method is, don't invite some noble people to come, the cheaper the better!" Qi Zhi was afraid that Zheng Shiyan would be wrong, so he hurriedly said.
Zheng Shiyan's face became ugly: "Qi Commander, won't these people ruin the atmosphere by entering the Yue Gong Mansion?" Even if you want to come, you have to tell the public. ”
Qi Shi shook his head: "How can you still work for Lu Gong for such a trivial matter?" Commander Zheng, if you want to be comfortable this year, do as I say. ”
Zheng Shiyan was helpless, and immediately sent someone to go.
Ye Yongjia returned to the mansion without a moment's delay, which summoned Wei Chong and discussed with him: "The day after tomorrow is Chinese New Year's Eve." Due to the opening of the curfew, the city needs to take strict precautions, the king of the county and the prince of Yue allocated manpower to me, and the government plans to withdraw people. ”
"Evacuate?" Wei Chong was puzzled, "Who are you withdrawing?" ”
Ye Yongjia did not shy away from it, and said bluntly: "Some of your people have been removed." ”
How could this gentle sentence make Wei Chong agree, he said hurriedly: "My lord, the prince of the county and the prince of Yue sent people to support, and the well water of our yamen does not interfere with the river water, they take care of them, we take care of us, where is the reason for withdrawing people?" ”
"Good. Who will listen to when the time comes? Ye Zhifu tapped his fingers on the table.
"I ......" Wei Chong was at a loss for a moment, dancing with his hands: "You can let them live in the yamen and be on call at any time!" ”
"Always on call?" Ye Yongjia smiled, "Wei Shuban wants to find out who they are, and if they don't let them get their hands dirty and share the credit, can those people give up?" These people are masters, and they will be in a position with an official for the time being, and they will be able to take credit in the future. ”
Wei Chong lowered his head aggrievedly.
"Who is the current inspector?"
"Those with the surname Qi will be inspected by Qi." Wei Chong knew that this person was his confidant, and he was extremely reluctant to report it.
Governor Ye didn't look at him either, and immediately ordered: "You go and tell him that the two governments should send troops to support, and don't be lazy; The inspection is the duty of arresting thieves, and the two governments of Wanlu attach great importance to it, and they wronged him and dismissed him. ”
Wei Chong was cold, pulled the collar of his coat, and said in a low voice, "That's it...... That's it? ”
Ye Yongjia also pretended to be pitiful, and sighed: "It's up to anyone, and I can't bear to do it." Tell Qi to inspect and inspect that after the matter is completed, there will be another appointment. ”
"The lower official knows."
Wei Chong walked straight out of the study, and before leaving, he gritted his teeth and spit two mouthfuls in the direction of Ye Yongjia before throwing the whip away.
The sky was quietly darkening, and Lu Fangxuan's night banquet was lively. Zheng Shi solemnly pressed the sword in his hand, commanded his officers and soldiers, and stood beside Lu Fangxuan, not leaving an inch.
The guests were all drunk, belched a few times, hugged a few prostitutes and laughed, guessed the order, and shouted loudly, so that it was not noisy.
They didn't even notice Qi Shi's figure.
Lu Fangxuan tilted his head and lowered his voice: "Commander Zheng, let Qi Zhi get ready now." ”
Zheng Shiyan looked straight ahead and muttered, "It's better to wait a little longer." ”