Under the clear blue sky, the Jimen General's Mansion looks particularly golden.

In the main hall, in all directions, the cloud top sandalwood is the beam, the crystal jade is the lamp, the pearl bell is the curtain, and the fan gold purple jade is the pillar base; above the dome, there is a huge jewel shining brightly, like the bright moon, illuminating the whole hall, making people like the clouds and mountains and the phantom sea.

Under the soles of the feet, the warm jade of Lantian paves the way, and the lotus flowers are chiseled out, the petals are fresh and exquisite, the stamens are delicate and recognizable, lifelike, and the lotus is born step by step.

A deep voice spread in the hall, after Wen Taishi announced the military exploits of the princes' children, he explained the matter of the personal reward of the human emperor Xin, and then announced the beginning of the feast, celebrating the first battle of Beidi, so that everyone could drink happily.

For a time, the golden bottle of sake, the jade plate delicacies, the sound of silk and bamboo are endless, the cups are exchanged and the lamps are staggered, the words are happy, and they are happy.

Many princes came to congratulate Li Shoujiang and euphemistically expressed their proposal for marriage; they also heard that the Marquis Suhu of Jizhou had already made a marriage, and lamented the pity, and then indicated that trade between clans and cities could be carried out to deepen ties.

This is also beneficial to Tangzhou, and Li Shoujiang naturally readily agreed.

Of course, there are princes who talk very happily, there are princes who are mutually beneficial, there are princes who flatter, and there are princes who are indignant and jealous...... Especially the father and son of Beibohou Chonghouhu, the gold bottle in his hand didn't know how many times they had been pinched.

By Li Lin's side, Su Quanzhong, Jin Ge, Xu Wu and others congratulated them, and they were a lot of respectful in their words, and they no longer had the previous arrogance.

This change made Li Lin sigh slightly in his heart, but he didn't say anything.

"Pardon the champion Hou! brother-in-law, it seems that the Taishi attaches great importance to you. Su Quanzhong was envious and said solemnly: "It's just that in this way, I'm afraid you have to be careful." ”

Jin Ge nodded and said, "Brother Quan Zhong is right. Bei Bohou is afraid of his identity and will not make any big moves, but the mighty Hou who has just been promoted may not be necessarily. ”

"Be cautious!" Xu Wu snorted lightly, looked at Li Lin and said, "If you want to help, just say it." ”

Liu Brown said: "Yes, we will join forces, even if he is mighty, he will not dare to go too far." ”

Li Lin's heart warmed, and he hugged his fists and said, "Thank you, brothers." However, the soldiers will block, the water will cover the earth, and there is no need for a few brothers to drive it. ”

As Li Lin spoke, his eyes swept away, and he saw two familiar figures, and secretly walked out of the main hall, his heart moved, and said, "Brothers, have you forgotten something?"

"Forget what?"

Everyone saw the afterglow in the corner of Li Lin's eyes, looked over, and suddenly realized.

"Yes, but I forgot. It's time to teach some people a lesson. ”

Liu Brown's eyes rolled, pretending to see Yang Wen's father and son, and said in a loud voice: "Hey, isn't this Sui Zhou Hou and Zhiwu Hou? Why? Are you going to leave before the celebration feast is over? Or don't you want to be willing to gamble and lose, and want to be untrustworthy?"

Yang Wen, Yang Hong, father and son, paused for a moment, then pretended not to hear, straightened up, took steps, and continued to walk forward, but the steps were obviously much faster.

"Pretend not to hear? It's treacherous!" Liu Brown still underestimated the cheekiness of the father and son.

Li Lin opened his voice quietly, neither big nor small, but it spread around, and said: "Sui Zhouhou, you bet against my father, and the bet will naturally be collected by my father, so I won't interfere." ”

"But...... Wei Wuhou, do you also want to break your promise? This is the oath you made in the name of your ancestors, are you really not afraid that the ancestors of the Yang family will not be at peace under the Nine Springs?!"

"Li Lin, Li Zichu, don't deceive people too much!" Yang Hong was helpless, turned around, gritted his teeth, and said.

"I've deceived people too much, then I'll deceive you, what can you do?!" Li Lin shouted lightly: "Besides, you added this bet, can you blame me?"

"If you want to blame you, Yang Hong is incompetent, he lost the gambling contract, he is to blame, who is to blame?!"

"You ......"

Yang Hong's face was pale, he couldn't speak for a while, standing in place, in a dilemma, not knowing what to do.

All around, some unknown princes also knew the reason from their own children's side, and they all shook their heads, all looking at Yang Hong with disdain.

"Tut-tut, talking doesn't count, is this Sui Zhouhou's tutor?"

"Actually swearing in the name of the ancestors? Is this the IQ of the dignified generation of Zhiwu Marquis? What a stupidity!"

"Tangzhou Hou really gave birth to a good son. ”

"The Yang and Li families are feuds, I thought that Zhiwu Hou was shining and was already outstanding, but compared with the champion Hou, it was simply a firefly compared to Haoyue!"

Among the princes, all public opinion fell directly to Li Lin's side, and even if he was friendly with Sui Zhouhou, the head of the princes of Northern Xinjiang, Bei Bohou secretly shook his head.

Obviously, no matter which aspect of this game, it is a complete victory for Tangzhou!

"Poof!"

Hearing all kinds of unbearable words in his ears, Yang Hong was in a hurry, his qi and blood surged, and a blood mist erupted, staining the hall red.

"Brother Hong......" A soft whisper came, but it suddenly disappeared, as if it had been pulled away.

Hearing this voice, the corners of Xu Wu's mouth twitched, and Su Quanzhong and the others smiled awkwardly; Li Lin knew that this was the voice of the pseudo-mother before.

Yang Wen naturally also heard the gossip around him, sighed, his back bent, and he seemed to age a lot in an instant.

He came to Li Shoujiang's face, clenched his fists sincerely, and said: "Tangzhou Hou, the bet between you and me will be presented soon, and my son and Li ...... The champion Hou also has to bear the matter of betting!"

"But if you ask for something, as long as Sui Zhou has, you will give it all......! I just hope that the champion Hou can let me go once. As he spoke, Sui Zhouhou turned around, bent his body, and bowed to Li Lin: "Yang Wen, I am grateful!"

"Father!" Yang Hong roared angrily and said: "Li Lin, this matter is my own opinion, and it has nothing to do with my father, you ......"

"Shut up!" Yang Wen turned his head, drank Yang Hong lightly, and then bowed down and said: "Please let my son go, Sui Zhou is grateful!"

"This ......"

Li Lin was a little at a loss, this is an old prince, whether it is in terms of age or qualifications, or in some other aspects, he should salute him by himself, but now it is the other way around, and the dignified generation of Sui Zhou Hou saluted him Li Lin instead.

Li Lin was speechless, although the two families were feuding, but this was a prince, his face was bigger than the sky, and sometimes he couldn't even take his life!

This kind of behavior of Yang Wen in Suizhou made Li Lin very passive, and he didn't want to let Yang Hong go like this, but Yang Wen had already bowed, if he refused, how should the other princes look at him, and how should Taishi Wen look at himself.

Tangzhou Hou Li Shoujiang didn't speak, looking at everything indifferently, he also wanted to know what choice his son would make.

At this time, the princes put down the gold bottle of sake, the dancing girl did not know when she had retreated, the hall was silent, and the falling needles could be heard!

All eyes converged on Li Lin and Yang Wen, looking at Sui Zhouhou like this, many princes looked at each other, and there was a sense of sadness and indescribability.

Some of the princes were even more sympathetic, looking at Yang Wen's father and son, their eyes changed slightly, and they whispered in a whisper, full of sympathy.

"Although Zhiwu Hou is indeed at fault, Sui Zhouhou admits his mistake, and it should be almost the same. ”

"Yes, Suizhou Hou Aizi is heartfelt, understandable. ”

The public opinion of the princes began to turn, and the two sides were at a stalemate, gradually balancing.

Wen Taishi looked at it and smiled playfully, he also wanted to know what choice Li Lin would make: "This is a test, if you become the future of Northern Xinjiang, you will be the leader, and if you lose, the position of champion Hou will have some twists and turns." ”

Su Quanzhong's lips moved, but he suddenly felt a burst of dazzling eyes, and was warned by the Marquis of Jizhou, so he hurriedly shut up.

The same is true for Xu Wu, Jin Ge, Liu Palm, etc.

Now, it is no longer just a matter of gambling, but what makes all the princes more concerned is: Is this champion marquis, who has risen to fame, killed hundreds of thousands of enemies, and made more than 3 million military achievements, really deserves the title of champion? Can he really rank first among the princes' children? What is his attitude towards them? Is it to kill them all, or is he still respectful?!

Li Lin's decision will affect the judgment of the princes, and finally take sides.

It's a test!

The head of the sons and daughters of the princes of Northern Xinjiang is the leader of Northern Xinjiang in the future, and the military achievements are very important, but more important is the ...... of the princes of Northern Xinjiang Heart!

This test came so suddenly that many princes were taken by surprise.

Sensing the strangeness in the scene, some of the unresponsive princes didn't feel anything, but Bei Bohou and Cao Zhouhou changed their faces one after another, their faces were like water, and they looked at each other.

Obviously, they also thought of this.

"Hey!" Li Lin's face changed, weighing the pros and cons in his heart: Anyway, he didn't suffer a loss, and there are still all the princes waiting, if he is aggressive, I'm afraid it will be a little unfavorable in the future, so ask for more compensation.

Li Lin's vision is very long-term, especially when Wen Taishi has just announced the pilgrimage of the princes next year, he has an inexplicable panic, as if a catastrophe is coming.

He needs allies now, and he needs time, and he can't be suspicious of the princes of the Northern Frontier.

At least, not now!

Li Lin sighed, slowly helped Yang Wen up, and said to Yang Hong: "You have a good father." ”

"That's it, three kneels and nine knocks, and there is no need for insults. However, an apology must be made!"

Yang Wen immediately nodded, "This is nature!"

"Sui Zhouhou's bet with my father will be realized as soon as possible. ”

"The matter of the gambling contract, the champion Hou can rest assured, all the princes present can testify. ”

Yang Wen pointed to the field, most of the princes nodded one after another, and even Bei Bohou and Cao Zhouhou also grinned.

"Also, the gambling contract between Benhou and Zhiwuhou can be abolished, but it must be compensated!"

Yang Wen had no reason to refuse: "It should be." ”

"As for the specific compensation, it is up to you to discuss it with my father. ”

Li Lin looked at Li Shoujiang, Li Shoujiang nodded very calmly, and so did Yang Wen, like a chicken pecking rice, afraid that Li Lin would regret it.

"Then ...... So be it. ”

Li Lin's words fell, Li Shoujiang was noncommittal, Yang Wen finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the Marquis of Jizhou also relaxed...... The eyes of many princes softened when they looked at Li Lin.

Obviously, Li Lin's actions like this made them feel at ease, and they didn't need to worry that there would be another strong and domineering and unreasonable prince in the future.

The princes of Beibohou and Caozhouhou were serious-faced, their eyes were calm, and they showed a wisp of murderous intent as if they were nothing, and it was not until Li Shoujiang's gaze inadvertently glanced at this place that the wisp of murderous intent passed away quietly.

Yang Wen's groveling posture made Yang Hong very dissatisfied, but he also knew that the reason for all this was because of himself, he clenched his fist, and then let go, his face changed for a while, revealing a frightening and chilling smile, came to Li Lin, and spoke indifferently.

"Champion Hou, I'm sorry, I was wrong!"