That night, the lights in Weiyang Palace were brightly lit.
The main hall originally used for court meetings was now filled with wine and banquets under the personal orders of King Qin Liu Zhang to entertain the winners of today's martial arts competition.
The musicians on both sides of the hall were playing beautiful vocal music.
In the center, there are also carefully selected dancers, dancing with the dance steps of Guanzhong and Sichuan.
King Liu Zhang of Qin was at the top of the throne, accompanied by all his important ministers.
The four forces and forty generals were arranged in the most appropriate positions.
Of course, the defeated generals also had banquets, but they were held in separate courtyards of the palace.
The banquet was held in two places entirely to show King Qin's favor to the winner.
This banquet has no other purpose than to celebrate today's winner.
Therefore, it is the first prerequisite to ensure that the forces of all parties do not conflict and to allow the generals of each force to drink and chat happily.
However, the generals still could not let go, even the generals of Qin were no exception.
King Qin Liu Zhang is above, and he is in the extremely solemn main hall of Weiyang Palace.
Who dares to really have no scruples?
Even the most unruly Zhang Fei was sitting extremely quietly at this moment.
Of course, the beautiful dance performed in the hall also attracted most people's attention.
The central dancers are all carefully selected beauties. Their naked clothes and seductive movements are very eye-catching.
The warm vocal music on both sides perfectly complements the dancers and constantly warms up the atmosphere in the hall.
Despite the constant tinkling, no one felt a little irritated.
Listening quietly will have the effect of feeling relaxed and happy!
After three songs and three dances, the dancers and musicians stopped, waiting for new instructions.
Liu Zhang naturally had no interest in continuing to appreciate it.
He waved his hand and dismissed all these people.
If a banquet is held for aristocratic officials, these music can continue until the end of the banquet.
But now there are military commanders and rough people, which is really a bit disharmonious.
The forty generals were from a wealthy family but from a humble family.
People from poor backgrounds, direct farmers, even refugees!
For example, Guan Yu, who killed people and went into exile, made a living by selling dates.
Wei Yan, for example, had no food to eat and almost starved to death.
The purpose of Liu Zhang's celebration today is to let these warriors eat meat and drink wine!
The dancers were jumping around, the musicians were playing, and these people couldn't let go.
Not to mention getting drunk before you stop.
However, when the dancers retreated, they still attracted many reluctant looks.
It fully demonstrates that warriors are also men.
Just after all the singing and dancing had stopped, Liu Zhang stood up from the Qin throne with his wine glass in hand.
"Generals, today's banquet has no other purpose! I just love your bravery!"
"Generals, gentlemen, please!"
Liu Zhang raised the toast in person, and no one dared to hesitate at all.
Nearly a hundred people in the main hall of Weiyang Palace raised their glasses and expressed their thanks in unison.
"Thank you, King Qin!"
"please!"
A glass of wine, drank in one gulp.
Liu Zhang looked at the top generals from all the forces in the palace and couldn't help but feel something.
After pouring a glass of wine by himself, he began to move down.
Everyone's eyes also followed Liu Zhang's figure.
First, we walked to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei’s small tables.
"General Guan, General Zhang, do you still remember the scene when we first met?"
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes.
This was the first time that they did not feel the smell of conspiracy in Liu Zhang's eyes.
There is even a hint of melancholy caused by the past!
It's a pity that Liu Zhang cast such a deep shadow on them that they can't believe that Liu Zhang was just a simple memory.
Especially Zhang Fei, I always feel that Liu Zhang didn't hold it in well!
In the end, Guan Yu had the courage to answer Liu Zhang's questions.
"Remember!"
"When Lu Zhonglang was besieged by the Yellow Turban thief Zhang Jiao, Guan, his eldest brother, and his third brother led the army to rescue him."
"If Guan remembers correctly, King Qin was still the captain of the Xiaoqi School at that time!"
Liu Zhang smiled and nodded, Guan Yu was absolutely right!
"I didn't expect General Guan to still remember the past twenty years ago!"
Guan Yu's body trembled slightly, and then he couldn't help but sigh.
"Hey, twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye..."
As soon as these words came out, most of the people in the hall had a meaningful look in their eyes.
Many people came all the way from the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
It's just that things are different now.
In twenty years, individuals, forces, and even the world have changed drastically!
For example, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are no longer the young and frivolous they used to be, and have to face the fact that they are about to enter middle age.
After a while, Guan Yu picked up his wine glass and paid tribute to Liu Zhang.
"If King Qin's divine soldiers hadn't descended from heaven and defeated the thief Zhang Jiao in one fell swoop, Guan, his eldest brother, and his third brother would not have known what would have happened!"
"Guan will never forget King Qin's kindness! Today I will borrow King Qin's wine to express my gratitude to King Qin!"
After saying this, Guan Yu made a gesture to Zhang Fei, beckoning him to join him.
Despite all his reluctance, Zhang Fei still picked up the wine glass.
After all, in the capital of Qin, there is nothing wrong with making friends with the King of Qin.
Even if you can't make friends, as long as you don't make enemies, it's a good thing!
"Prince Qin, I, Zhang Fei, thank you!"
"Hehe, please!"
Liu Zhang smiled and didn't care about Zhang Fei's inconsistency.
Holding the wine glasses, Guan and Zhang drank the wine in one gulp.
In fact, it didn't matter to Liu Zhang whether Guan Yu thanked him or not.
Even if Liu Zhang did not attack Zhang Jiao himself at that time, it is estimated that these people could save the day in the end.
After all, in history without Liu Zhang, none of Lu Zhi, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei died at the hands of Zhang Jiao.
Of course, since he thanked him, Liu Zhang naturally accepted it.
In everyone's eyes, this is indeed the case.
After drinking, Guan Yu stood up and filled the bowl for Liu Zhang himself.
The relationship between the two is nothing like the life-and-death enemies they had before!
Liu Zhang looked at the full glass of wine, then looked at Guan Yu, and sighed softly again.
"Why..."
Guan Yu was slightly startled when he saw this. He wanted to ask why he was so excited.
But from Liu Zhang's eyes, he could see the reason very clearly.
That’s the day of recruitment!
Guan Yu himself thought of that day more than once.
I have even made countless assumptions.
If you had followed Liu Zhang, what would your situation be like now?
Perhaps, among the generals of the Qin State, he has a place!
After all, Liu Zhang only had Huang Zhong, Taishi Ci, and Dian Wei under his command at that time!
Unfortunately, there is no if.
If Guan Yu is given another 10,000 choices, he will still reject Liu Zhang and continue to follow his eldest brother Liu Bei.
Over the years, Guan Yu has regretted, but he has never regretted his decision to follow Liu Bei.
Guan Yu gave Liu Zhang a very complicated look, and then raised the wine glass in his hand.
"King Qin... Everything is done in wine, Guan Mou respects King Qin!"
Liu Zhang nodded slightly, he indeed understood what Guan Yu meant.
"Yun Chang, please!"
