Li Jiangyao got up slowly and glanced at Cheng Dong, Cheng Dong reluctantly left his seat and introduced him: "Dadu Hu, this is the sister, the boudoir Cheng Wen." Sister, come and see Dadu Hu. ”

Cheng Wen moved lightly, walked to Li Jiangyao, and bowed: "See the general." Thanks to the question, and the gift of good goods, kindness and kindness, should be accepted, Wen'er is grateful. ”

"Miss is polite. It's just a small courtesy, not enough to worry about. Li Jiangyao hurriedly replied: "Li went to the mansion for a banquet today, and there was a lot of disturbance, and I invited Miss Haihan." ”

Cheng Wenyan smiled, turned her head to Cheng Dong and said, "Brother invited the world's number one general and the great hero of the Holy Tang Dynasty to have a drink, and he didn't ask Wen'er to accompany him." Did my sister offend you in some way before? ”

Cheng Dong was a little embarrassed, and sneered: "How can you offend? It's only that today is a banquet for the brothers to accompany most of the capital, and the topics involved are mostly military matters, so I am afraid that you will be sulky, so I did not invite you. ”

Cheng Wen glanced at him meaningfully, turned to Li Jiangyao and said, "Dadu Hu, I also want to toast you with a few glasses of wine, you won't dislike it, right?" ”

"How dare you," Li Jiangyao said with a smile: "Miss appreciates the light, Li is honored, please take a seat." ”

Seeing this, Cheng Dong had no choice but to order his subordinates to add seats and let Cheng Wen sit next to Li Jiangyao.

The children also returned to their respective seats with them, but for a while, no one was drinking and laughing like before, but all looked at Cheng Wen in a proper manner, waiting for her to speak.

Li Jiangyao had heard the Seventh Princess say before that Cheng Wen was shrewd and capable, and quite means, after the death of her father Cheng Kaiyang, she took care of her mother while taking care of the upper and lower rooms of Cheng's mansion. When I saw it today, the rumors were true.

Thinking of these thoughts in her mind, Cheng Wen had already picked up the wine and said with a smile: "Dadu Hu is a hero who is unparalleled in the world, Wen'er toasts you." ”

Li Jiangyao raised his glass to greet him: "Miss praised it falsely, Li didn't dare to be it." ”

Cheng Wen obviously had a good amount of wine, raised her head and drank it all, and said with a smile: "Fight alone, resist the strong enemy, and recover thousands of miles of rivers and mountains for Shengtang." In the more than 800 years of the Imperial Dynasty, no one has ever established such an achievement as the Great Protector, and you definitely deserve the title of unparalleled in the world. ”

She put down her wine glass, paused slightly, and pointed to everyone present: "My Zhenguo Mansion is a saint Tang noble, and the world is favored by the emperor, although there are many children in the clan, but in the end, the only people who can serve the country in the army are my father and second brother Cheng Xi." ”

As soon as these words came out, all the children of the Cheng family, including Cheng Dong, felt a little dull on their faces, and they all covered up their embarrassment with a smile.

Li Jiangyao waved his hand: "Miss's words are wrong. Serving the country is not necessarily limited to the military battlefield. St. Tang's prosperity and tranquility require a variety of talents. Whether it is governing the country or teaching and educating people, it is no less than the contribution of going into battle to kill the enemy. ”

Hearing this, Cheng Wen smiled faintly: "Most of the guards are looking for a step down for our Cheng family." In a peaceful and prosperous era, each naturally shows its strengths, but when the country is in danger, saving the country is the most important thing. Xumei's husband has no other choice but to put pen to paper and fight bloodily. ”

Cheng Nan nodded and said, "What my sister said is right!" I also want to fight in the army like my father and second brother! Dadu Protector, does the Zhenjiang Army still need people? Do you think I can do it? ”

Li Jiangyao laughed loudly: "What's wrong with that?" As long as you want, the Zhenjiang Army is always welcome. By the way, which legion is your second brother currently playing in? ”

"Cheng Xi is in the White Tiger Legion." Cheng Dong replied for his younger brother: "He was a captain of the clearance battalion for a period of time, and later he was assigned to General Gong Chengze. ”

"Oh, that's right." Li Jiangyao nodded: "I remember, the Clearance Battalion is dedicated to fighting poison soldiers, right?" ”

Cheng Nanying said: "That's right, when the poisonous soldiers were raging in the Central Plains, the second brother secretly ran from Yizhou to Luoyi, the eastern capital, without telling his mother, and followed General Gong to form a purging battalion. He fought bravely and made many achievements, and now he has been promoted to the commander of the third banner of the White Tiger Legion. ”

Cheng Bei is also quite proud: "My second brother didn't rely on the reputation of his family, he completely fought it out with a knife and a gun." ”

Li Jiangyao praised: "It's really not easy! I have seen the power of those poisonous soldiers in Zijin Pass, and I dare to fight them to the death, your second brother did not embarrass Zhenguogong. ”

"So I also want to join the army," Cheng Nan said: "I don't want to go to other legions, so I like the Zhenjiang Army." Dadu Hu, now that the southern rebels have not been destroyed, I think there should be still many battles to be fought. ”

Li Jiangyao was about to answer, but Cheng Wen next to him smiled and said, "Brother Nan, you can go to the Zhenjiang Army if you want to?" There are heroes who are not afraid of death, what about you? If you scratch your skin, you have to cry your nose. ”

"Sister, why are you making fun of people like this?" Cheng Nan said dissatisfiedly: "In front of the protection of the capital, expose my shortcomings!" ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone present couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Cheng Dong picked up the wine glass, eased his younger brother's cheeks and said: "Let Dadu Hujian smile, our brothers and sisters have always been like this, and no one will save face for anyone when they fight." When my father was alive, I liked to watch them make a fuss. ”

Cheng Wen's expression darkened, and she sighed: "It's a pity that Daddy left too early and couldn't see his children grow up." ”

"Yes, it's been ten years," Cheng Bei sighed: "I can't even remember my father's appearance." ”

Cheng Dong looked at his younger brothers and sisters, and suddenly turned his head and asked Li Jiangyao: "Dadu Hu, when my father was killed, you were leading the troops to fight in Western Xinjiang, right?" ”

Li Jiangyao was slightly stunned, and responded: "Well, I was fighting in Metasequoia City at that time. ”

"No, you're mistaken." Cheng Wen smiled faintly: "When my father was ordered to be transferred to the commander of the Long Knife Legion, Dadu Hu was indeed commanding the enemy in Metasequoia, but when my father was killed by assassins in the army, you happened to be named Baron Metasequoia by the Turks, am I right?" ”

Such a sensitive topic was said by Cheng Wen in person like a joke, which immediately stunned the children of the Cheng family. Everyone instantly turned their eyes to Li Jiangyao, the protector of the capital, and their eyes were full of fear and worry.

The military generals who directly offended the military power in their hands may not be much to replace with the former Zhenguo Mansion, but now that the family is in the middle of the road, once it angers the Dadu Protector, it may immediately cause a huge disaster.

Li Jiangyao was also stunned for a moment, suddenly raised his hand and patted his forehead, and smiled embarrassedly: "Miss Cheng is right, I am confused." At that time, the Turkic army had just swept through the entire ghost desert of Western Xinjiang, and I was almost burped by them. ”

Cheng Wen asked with a smile: "So most of them protect the heroes from suffering immediate losses, and they came up with a trick to pretend to be obedient?" ”

"That's pretty much it," Li Jiangyao nodded, and said calmly: "At that time, the main Turkic forces were all in the western Xinjiang, and our Zhenjiang army couldn't resist at all, so we could only make peace with the enemy and seek self-protection for the time being." ”

The fact that Li Jiangyao was awarded the title of Baron Metasequoia was deliberately spread by the Turks, and even led to the first emperor Li Chengwu personally ordering the conviction and arrest, so everyone in the Holy Tang Dynasty knew about it. Later, the Zhenjiang army proved its loyalty to the country with its own practical actions, and gradually no one deliberately mentioned it anymore.

Originally, the anti-plots on the battlefield have emerged in an endless stream since ancient times, is it possible to really believe in the rhetoric of Turkic ghosts?

However, having said that, it is not a glorious thing to succumb to the enemy's strength after all, and Cheng Wen's talk and laughter like this still makes the Cheng family a little secretly worried.

Cheng Bei's mind was lively, and in order to avoid Li Jiangyao's embarrassment, he hurriedly diverted the topic: "Daduhu, you are not only good at land warfare, but also extremely proficient in water warfare, which is really admirable." Can you tell me about it......"

Before he finished his words, Cheng Wen said again: "Daduhu, you were in Western Xinjiang at that time, not far from Liangguan, you should know the whole process and the reason for your father's assassination, right?" ”

Li Jiangyao thought to himself: It's finally here.

He coughed lightly twice and responded, "Please forgive me, Miss." At that time, Western Xinjiang was controlled by Turkic and rebel forces, and there were wars everywhere, and the situation was very chaotic. We have been alone in Metasequoia, and we have been unable to contact the imperial court, including the Long Knife Legion commanded by Ling Zun. Therefore, I am not very clear about the whole story of the assassination of Lao Guogong. ”

He glanced at Cheng Dong, who was sitting next to him with a gloomy face, and continued: "But then I heard Murong Xue say that Ling Zun was killed by Xie Guang and Lao Jianhua, in order to let Xie Guang's nephew Xie Biao seize military power, and at the same time give the Turks the opportunity to invade Shengtang. ”

Cheng Wen followed Li Jiangyao's gaze, also glanced at her brother, and then said lightly: "I also asked someone to ask Shen Shaoqing about this matter later, and his statement is the same as that of General Murong. However, the assassin ......"

When Cheng Wen was about to continue, she didn't expect Cheng Dong to suddenly interrupt: "Wen'er, what has passed, let him pass!" Daddy has been gone for so long, why do you still bring it up? ”

Cheng Bei also helped: "That's it, please drink and feast today, our own family affairs, let's not mention it." ”

Cheng Wen glanced at her brother and brother, and immediately showed a charming smile, raised her glass to Li Jiangyao and said: "Wen'er was rude just now, you shouldn't talk about those unpleasant memories, come, this cup should be to make amends for the protection of the capital." ”

After that, Cheng Wen drank all the wine in the cup.

At this moment, Li Jiangyao couldn't help but feel a little puzzled in his heart.

In the situation just now, Cheng Dong should obviously know about Lian Ji, so he stopped Cheng Wen when he was about to reveal his identity as an assassin.

However, why Cheng Dong did this, and what is the purpose behind it, is worth scrutinizing.

He really wants to expose the matter of Lian Ji, so as not to offend Li Jiangyao, a person who must not be offended? Or do you want to stabilize Li Jiangyao for the time being, and then have another plan?

Their Cheng brothers and sisters, do they have their own plans? Or are you singing together and performing a double reed at this banquet?