Chapter Forty-Four: Blending Together

On the second day, Shi Min received a military order, ordering him to capture Xiangyang after the beginning of spring.

After receiving the military order, the generals under the tent are all gearing up, cheering, since the capture of Luoyang, there has been no real fight for a long time, which is really uncomfortable for these generals who fight the world on horseback. Now that the military order has been issued, the generals finally have the opportunity to show their strengths, and they are all enthusiastic.

"This military order, before the army is dispatched next year, can only be known by a few people here, if one more person knows, don't blame me for not thinking about brotherhood!" Shi Min's face was displeased, and he spoke sharply, and the generals didn't dare to say more, and they didn't dare to say more.

After Shi Min left, the generals looked at each other and whispered.

"General, what's the matter? In the past, if there was no military order, I had to ask for orders to fight, but now I am not happy when I receive a military order. ”

"Now the general goes to the Dongshi tavern every day, orders wine and food, looks at the lively street market, sometimes sits for half a day, the general will not be addicted to the prosperity of Luoyang, and will not think about war, right?"

"Hey! Don't say it, the wine and food in the Dongshi Tavern are really fragrant, I heard that it is a famous chef invited by the King of Luoyang from Sichuan, Chongqing and Shudi, I haven't been there for a few days, and my mouth feels tasteless, and I am hungry! ”

"And the Yang family under the King of Luoyang, that figure, that skin type, that style, where can you see this kind of woman in the north! The general shouldn't have gone to see the Yang family! ”

"Are you impatient to live, dare to talk about the general behind your back!" Charic slapped the table, and the tent suddenly fell silent. Chari Ke snorted and said: "In my opinion, the general is afraid that the king of Luoyang will change, and now Luoyang has finally recovered some prosperity, if he attacks Xiangyang at this time, the king of Luoyang will definitely rebel!" His rebellion can't be a thing, but Luoyang is unattended, and it is bound to make the people miserable, and the general is worried about the people of Luoyang, do you understand? ”

"Yes, yes, General Charry is right!"

"Or General Charry understands the general! I'm ashamed! ”

In the blink of an eye, the caravans under Qu Gao's command brought goods such as dried fruits, preserves, poultry meat and wine from all over the world, which was bound to ensure that every household could have a good New Year with abundant food and clothing. Qu Gao also took out some of the silver money in the treasury, and distributed it in the name of Shi Min, according to the rank of the general, from the general to the non-commissioned officer, and could purchase the required materials by himself. The rules of the Hu people's army, Yulu is distributed to the family on an annual basis, because they have no money on them, since Qu Gao took over Luoyang, there are often soldiers under Shi Min's tent who make trouble because of robbing things, and Qu Gao has not severely punished Shi Min's face. But in the final analysis, it is the good things that Qu Gao transported from all over the country that are really loved, but the soldiers in the army have no money. This time, the silver taels were distributed in the name of Shi Min, one is to show the generosity and benevolence of Shi Min, and the other is to activate the market in Luoyang. If you want to take it first, you must give it first, this is Zhu Yan's way of doing business.

Sure enough, the wine in the market is very popular, and there are people who spontaneously make wine, many of which are well-crafted, and the wine is fragrant for several miles; Some Hu people loved silk fabrics, and in Yang's workshops, women could rely on their crafts to support themselves; In order to maintain long-term development, Qugao restricts the production and circulation of each commodity. Of course, greater efforts are made to encourage agriculture and mulberry, and vigorously support farmers and breeding to ensure that these people can perform their duties to build Luoyang.

On the night of Chinese New Year's Eve, the generals of Shi Min's tent gathered together, wine and meat added to the table, and the staggered bargaining, this New Year of the fusion of northern and southern customs and cultures, the unique celebratory atmosphere, for everyone in Luoyang City, is profound and unforgettable!

"King Luoyang, the last general will toast you!" Halfway through the banquet, Charik raised his glass and walked to the Qugao seat and said: "I'm a rough man, I don't understand the messy etiquette of your southerners, I only know one thing, the general treats you as a brother, and you are also my Charike's brother." "Drink it all.

Qu Gao replied: "General Charik is the most brave warrior of the Qiang tribe, and it is Qu Gao's honor to be a brother with General Charike!" "This Chari Ke is brave and unparalleled, and his personality is straightforward, and among the generals under Shi Min's tent, Qu Gao also admires him very much.

The generals under Shi Min's tent originally did not take Qu Gao and other Han people in their eyes, and they always despised arrogance. But after getting along for a few months, I gradually recognized it. Especially in the matter of distributing money, although Qu Gao was in the name of Shi Min, all the soldiers also knew in their hearts that it was really Qu Gao's doing. They wanted to get close to one or two, but because of their face, they didn't know how to speak. Now Chari Ke took the lead, and the generals also raised their glasses and drank with Qu Gao.

"I heard that the King of Luoyang once killed Zhang You alone, and killed the two masters of my Zoroastrianism, presumably martial arts are also a must, and the last general is not talented, I want to learn one or two!" Suddenly, a military general left the banquet, walked to the middle, and shouted loudly.

Shi Min's face was slightly angry, and he was about to reprimand, but he suddenly stood up and responded: "It's just right!" I'm also trying to learn about the strength of the generals under the general's account! Shi Min saw that Qu Gao's face was full of alcohol, and he didn't know whether he was drunk or sober, but Hu Ren was still martial, and since he had already taken this competition, he couldn't intervene. He only said: "Today's Chinese New Year's Eve, it is not appropriate to see blood, take the trial weapon, and the two of you will end there!" ”

The two of them each held a wooden sword, and after giving each other hands, they went straight to the fight.

Qu Gao hurried out and forced in front of the young general, the long sword in his hand slashed and stabbed, and he was entangled with the young general. Qu Gao's body is extremely fast, the sword is light and agile, Jun Lang is chic, Han Yi is flying, and there are many Jin family disciples who are extremely romantic, so that the subtlety makes people look bright. He wandered around the young general, one move was not finished, the second move had arrived, the sword move was still on the left when the sword move came out, the body had turned to the right when the sword move reached the enemy, the sword was a sword, the person was a person, and the two were very irrelevant. And the young general's knife skills are also very solid, no matter where Qu Gao's sword moves come from, he can block them with a fast knife, the two of them fight fast, there are back and forth, the two duels, it is really wonderful!

The martial arts fight between the two is not so much a competition, but more like a martial arts performance, the moves are fast and handsome, very ornamental, and the generals applauded again and again. Shi Min frowned, didn't say a word, and breathed a little deeper.

The two fought dozens of moves, regardless of victory or defeat, so they gave up and went back to their seats to eat and drink. Qu Gao didn't know when the banquet was drinking, but he felt that his body was as light as floating, like a dream of Penglai.