Chapter 102: Between the Wines
Zhang Yu was helpless by Cao Bao's insistence, so he had to turn his head and ask Uncle Tang for help: "What does Uncle Tang think?" ”
Uncle Tang said: "Uncle Cao, I believe in people, but it's okay to listen to it." The public has Uncle Cao to help, so he should resign. ”
Cao Bao said: "No, I recommend Uncle Tang to Mr. Zhang, that is, Uncle Tang should advance and retreat together, how can I stay alone." ”
While talking, a doorman came to the back hall and said, "The king has gathered all the guests, please Cao and Tang Second Uncle to meet." ”
Zhang Yu and Mr. Xiahou both said: "Let's take a break and go to the lobby to see Mr. Public." ”
Uncle Tang had to resign again, including Cao Bao, and the three of them refused to allow it again and again, so they had to follow him to the lobby from behind. The doorman who made the announcement first bypassed the screen to make the announcement. After a while, he saw Xinlingjun turn around and bow down: "I would like to see Cao and Second Uncle Tang!" With a bow, he let the second uncle in front of the screen. Cao Bao and Uncle Tang saluted and resigned, and Xinlingjun was polite again and again, and the two of them crossed their hands on their chests, turned the screen, and stood on the east side. Xin Lingjun saluted again: "Please take a seat!" The two resigned again and moved to Xixi. Zhang Yu and Xiahou stood behind Xinling Jun. All the guests in front of the hall knelt up from their seats, held hands and saluted.
Cao and Tang were in place, and Xinling Jun said: "Please take a seat!" The two of them sat down. Xinlingjun sat on the east seat, and Mr. Zhang Yu and Mr. Xiahou sat under Xinlingjun's shoulders to accompany each other.
Xinlingjun bowed his hand to Cao and Tang, and said to the guests in front of the hall: "There are Cao and Tang second uncles today, and they are all loyal and brave people. Lonely and widowed, Mr. De two taught before the table, fortunately! ”
All the guests in front of the hall said together: "I'm lucky to see the second duke!" The two of them returned the salute.
Xin Lingjun bowed his hand to the guests in front of the hall again, and said to Cao and Tang: "There are no young talents, and Mr. Xingzhong advises day and night, and he has to be less guilty." Ben walked with Mr. 300, but now he is mostly in the army, it is inconvenient to accompany him, and he begs for forgiveness! ”
Cao Bao didn't wait for Xin Lingjun to finish speaking, don't interject: "The minister has no form, he is dishonest to others, and he is willing to accept the guilt in front of all gentlemen!" ”
Xin Lingjun was stunned when he heard this, and said, "What is Uncle Cao's crime? ”
Cao Bao said: "The minister has already responded to Mr. Zhang, and is willing to be a pawn under his command." However, when I saw the king, I forgot the preface. One body and two masters, the crime cannot be punished! ”
Zhang Yu hurriedly said: "Uncle Cao's righteous man is also recommended by the king, not the second master." ”
Xin Lingjun looked at Zhang Yu suspiciously: "Mr. wants to recruit Uncle Cao?" ”
Zhang Yu quietly winked at Xinling Jun and said, "Mr. Xiahou said that there are many strong and brave coachmen, and he wants to introduce him to you. The minister said that the monarch was hard in military affairs, and it was difficult to be courteous, so he could recruit him first, and when the military was over, he could recommend it. I don't think the second uncle is already known to you! ”
Xinlingjun then saluted Mr. Xiahou and said: "Mr. Buyi has the heart to do this, and he is grateful." ”
Mr. Xiahou respectfully returned the salute, but said to the opposite seat: "This time, the coachman is very brave, which is unusual and comparable. Dare to ask the second uncle, who is the servant who has to be such a warrior? What is the commission? ”
As soon as these words came out, Uncle Tang on the other side immediately changed his complexion, stretched out his hand in front of his clothes, and finally crossed his hands to his chest, pushing him deaf and dumb. Cao Bao said: "A certain floating in the world, poor in Xingyang. Unexpectedly, Uncle Tang helped him get out of trouble, so he and Uncle Tang applied for recruitment. ”
Mr. Xiahou turned to Uncle Tang: "Uncle Tang is a loyal and righteous man, why did he fall into the cow and the horse?" ”
Uncle Tang's face turned several times, and finally sighed and said, "The reason for this is difficult and humane. Want to be close to the secret room, but what? ”
As soon as Uncle Tang said this, Zhang Yu and Xiahou both changed their expressions greatly, and they were about to say something to stop each other, but Xin Lingjun said angrily: "If you want to teach Mr. Yu!" It is really difficult to have a secret room in the army, and the study next to the hall is where the festival is located, and others are not allowed to approach unless they are called. I don't know if it's going to be as good as I want? ”
Uncle Tang stared at Xinlingjun for a long time, and said, "Guo Xianjun too!" "Fall on the ground, and then stand up. Shinlingjun also rose. Zhang Yu quietly touched Xin Lingjun's feet, but Xin Lingjun ignored it, and let Uncle Tang into the study on the east side of the lobby and closed the door casually.
Zhang Yu and Xia Hou exchanged uneasy looks, but they couldn't reveal this uneasiness. Xiahou temporarily acted as a guest of honor, and said loudly: "Your Excellency and talk to Uncle Tang, why don't we drink and reward Uncle Cao!" So some of the doormen, who were seated near the door, went out, and found an urn of wine, and a few lamps, and placed them between the upper seats. Mr. Xiahou scooped out the wine and said, "The east seat is headed by Mr. Zhang, and the west seat is headed by Uncle Cao, and it is a reward." Cao Bao and Zhang Yu said a little and left the table. The rest of the guests saluted and got up from their seats. So starting from Xiahou to Cao Bao, Cao Bao toasted Zhang Bao again, and the east and west tables toasted and sang to each other, and the atmosphere became instantly warm. After Zhang Yu and Cao Bao drank wine, they did not take a seat, but turned to the end of their respective teams, and introduced them to the guests along the road, Cao Bao was so excited that his face was red, his pupils were dilated, and he had a drunken seizure, and his voice was unconsciously raised, and he was very happy with a group of guests.
After a tour of wine, Cao Bao and Zhang Yu returned to the head of the team. Xiahou scooped the wine again, and Cao Bao shouted: "The wine is poured down, but you should respect the king and Uncle Tang, don't miss it." ”
Xiahou said: "When the king and Uncle Tang were talking secretly in the study, what can I do? ”
Cao Bao said: "Why don't you invite it!" ”
Xiahou said: "At present, the study is still where the festival is located, and the place where the real military aircraft is secretly discussed, if there is no summons, not only is it not allowed to enter, but it is not allowed to be close to the front." Violators will follow the military order, who dares to approach! ”
When Cao Bao heard this, he ignored it and shouted loudly: "We have all been rewarded, and I would like to ask the king and Uncle Tang to pay each other!" ”
Although the atmosphere in the hall was warm, the humming was constant, and it was by no means quiet, but this voice overpowered all the noise and came out clearly, and all the people who were talking unconsciously stopped talking and looked over. There was a sudden silence in the hall, and everyone felt a strangeness in their hearts, and they naturally turned their eyes to the study: It seems that Xinlingjun and Uncle Tang have been in for a long time, why are they silent?
The eerie tranquility may only last for a moment, but it seems very long in the human mind. In the quiet, Xin Lingjun's voice came from the study: "Uncle Cao is fast, let's come!" Hearing this, Zhang Yu and Xia Hou's hearts were relieved and they almost fainted. The door of the study immediately opened, and Xin Lingjun and Uncle Tang held hands and appeared at the door.
In the cheers of everyone, Xinlingjun and Uncle Tang walked to the urn, Uncle Tang was in the west, and Xinlingjun was in the east. Xiahou scooped out a bowl of wine, saluted Uncle Tang, and said: "Uncle Tang is a true and righteous man, and people admire him, and he is full of this cup!" ”
In the cheers of everyone, Uncle Tang took the wine and drank it all. But he took the wine scoop from Xiahou's hand, scooped it into the lamp, held it to Xinlingjun, and said: "I have heard the virtue of the king for a long time, and now I have seen it, I still have it, what a blessing!" Borrow wine to send your heart, may you drink to your heart! ”
Xin Lingjun took the wine and said, "Uncle Tang's eyes, I have no regrets!" "I drank it all in one go. The hall was filled with cheers.