Xie Ming

The east wind unfurls the flags, and the shore is bustling with activity.

Wait until about 11:45 am.

Five people, Xiao Xing, boarded a small boat and crossed the river to Zhuxian Town to attend the meeting.

Wu Sangui personally greeted him with false courtesy, asked about his well-being, grabbed Xiao's wrist, and walked away side by side.

Looking at the camp facing the waterside at this moment, from inside to outside, there are hundreds of people lined up in two rows on the left and right, wearing silver helmets and silver armor, looking so heroic and intimidating.

From far to near, the flags are spread out and arranged in a coordinated manner. It seems that the organization is complete and there is quite a lot of mysterious experience.

"Hahaha"

"Some time ago, I heard that Governor Xiao was very happy. Congratulations."

"What a pity, brother, I am in the armored camp and I really can't leave."

"I can't come to your house in person to ask for a glass of wedding wine, nor can I offer my congratulations. I feel so sorry!"

"For several days, every time I think about this at night, I feel ashamed and can't sleep at night. I haven't been able to sleep well for several days!"

Wu Sangui's pretentious and empty words made people smack their teeth when they heard him.

"Haha, thank you very much, thank you very much, Marshal Wu for your concern."

"It is a trivial matter for Xiao to get married, but I have caused the Marshal so much trouble. I should be the one who feels sorry for it."

"To be honest, Kaifeng is the most important town in Henan."

"If I had known that the Marshal would be stationed here, I would have always wanted to visit him."

"Lai is just in an awkward situation right now, so I have to avoid suspicion."

"It is indeed a sin for not coming to pay my respects earlier. I hope the Marshal will not blame me? Ah?! Hahahaha"

At the beginning, Xiao Jingchuan's words were rather empty.

The two men pretended to be ignorant although they knew the truth, each with their own ulterior motives. While chatting and laughing, they walked towards the general's tent in pairs.

Before settling down, the second one showed false courtesy, invited each other to be humble, and stretched out his hands to push and embrace.

After a long while, he finally finished writing and then put the money into the tent.

Following behind were Generals Hu Chen and Yuan Ping, a combination like a black tower of killers. They were always serious and alert.

From beginning to end, keep a distance of five steps from the opponent, and don't give an inch. Everything is under control.

Of course, don't underestimate this just because it's just a pretense. In reality, Jin Xiaolang, as well as Qi Gang and Chang Ting who were following behind, were secretly looking around all the time.

Since they were unable to find any major flaws, they decided to give up and go with the flow.

The aroma of wine was strong at the banquet, and the morale of the soldiers in Wu camp was high.

A grand banquet was held to entertain the guests, but they didn't realize that they had missed the Hongmen Gate.

Inside the tent, the distinguished guest of honor was allowed to enter. Looking up, he saw two rows of tables, cups and bowls piled up, and fine wine and delicious food prepared long ago.

After a while, everyone took their seats.

Wu was the chairman, sitting in the middle, with Xiao's seat on the upper left. Yuan Ping and Hu Chen were both unwilling to take seats. Only Xiao stood on both wings behind him to maintain his prestige. They were also closer to Wu Sangui than to him and could take action at any time.

On the upper right, Qi Gang was on a diplomatic mission before, and he was supposed to be a matchmaker, so he sat in the front row. But when he was in the back row, Chang Ting did not even sit at the table, and only stood behind Qi Gang.

This item was actually planned before coming here. After all, Qi Gang was weak and had little skills.

If you need to escape when something happens, it would be safer to have someone to protect you.

"Hahaha."

"General Xiao has come from the north and has had a hard time on his journey."

"Come on, Brother Qi, you should also raise this cup. Let's drink it all up to celebrate the successful meeting today! Huh?! Hahahaha"

Wu Sangui acted as the host. After all the people had settled down, his servants poured wine and busied themselves with making arrangements to prepare a banquet.

While they were talking, the fellow glanced again at the official at the entrance of the tent.

With just a glance, more than ten dancers walked in from outside the tent.

Suddenly, music sounded harmoniously, and singing and dancing began at the banquet.

In response, Xiao Lang and Qi Gang remained expressionless and did not comment. They sat opposite each other, looked at each other, and watched what would happen.

"Hehehe"

"I see that Commander Xiao is not very interested in this dance and music, huh? Hahaha."

"To be honest, Henan's climate and feng shui are not as good as those in the south."

"It is said that the local climate and soil shape the local people." "Let's not talk about other things, just compare this woman's appearance and skin color."

"Women from the Central Plains have rough skin and rough looks, so I'm afraid they won't be in the governor's eyes! Haha."

Wu Sangui looked alert, pretending to be drinking, but his pair of thieving eyes were always observing people's words and expressions, and he was constantly looking around.

As soon as he got off the stage, he saw a dancer entering the tent. Xiao was so stunned that he didn't even blink, and just glanced at Qi Gang.

He will then understand that methods to arouse the mind with the beauty of women are of no use to him.

He was just trying to gain some benefits, just as the party was lively. He was trying to control the situation and make his opponent focus on him, which was better than plotting against him behind his back.

"Haha, Marshal, you're just joking, just joking."

"Go south, there are many good things in the south."

"The Qinhuai River and the Yangzhou scenery are well known to everyone in the world. There must be a reason for this."

“It’s just me.”

"General, we are both from the north. Have you forgotten?"

"If you ask me, this lady from the north has her own unique charm."

"Don't underestimate yourself."

"Marshal, what do you mean?!"

Xiao Lang was at a crossroads, and his words were all empty and evasive.

"Haha, yes, yes."

"General Xiao is absolutely right."

"Alas, I think back then, when Wu was guarding Liaodong."

"Many of the people I deal with are natives from outside the Great Wall."

"Haha, brother, you may have never been outside the Great Wall. The situation there is, in one word, desolate!"

"It's a wild meadow, a wild boar forest."

"The local people are very tough."

"Even women, they are so fierce and fierce."

"The body is solid, and the skin is so tight!"

"All my strength."

"Don't underestimate women, but if you are unlucky and run into a tough guy, you will be very powerful."

"Even a strong man with big arms and waist can't resist it."

"That guy, like an old tree with twisted roots, sat on your crotch!"

"Hey!"

"You confessed too early. I'll have to slap you both in the face and scold you for being a jerk!"

"Ha ha ha ha."

"No way, that's the condition."

"Unlike you, the warlord, you rose to prominence after going south, and even married a beautiful bride."

"The Duke is here. The key is that he will become the Emperor's brother-in-law. That is an extraordinary blessing."

"I'm not ashamed to say that. I, Wu, am really envious."

"What day before yesterday, brother, if you are interested, find a matchmaker for our Old Wu."

"Jiangnan is a beautiful place. Young girls and wives, I heard, are everywhere beautiful women."

"I've been a single man for all these years, and I've been so greedy, huh?! Hahahaha"

Wu Sangui was well versed in the ways of banquets and drinking parties, and he had been in the army for a long time. How could he expect the host and the guest to become friends quickly?
For men, talking about women is definitely the safest and most effective way.

No matter how sanctimonious you are, or how hypocritical you are, you are still a vegetarian who believes in Buddhism.

In this worldly life, as long as the topic is about women, it will never be dull.

Even if you can still utter a few rude words during this process, that would be even better, as it will definitely help you get twice the result with half the effort.

(End of this chapter)