Because Yi Cheng followed the two young masters to the Wei Mansion, only Four took the car back to Mang Mansion. The flags, drums and jieyue chariots were on the left and right, Mang Mao's handsome car was in front, and the Yi Cheng escort car was behind. They drove out of the school grounds, generally. The retainers and hangers-on still followed behind the car.
Seeing that there was no one around, Mang Mao asked Mr. Cheyou in a low voice: "In your opinion, is it acceptable to accept the seal of Captain Daliang?"
Mr. Cheyou said: "My lord, don't worry. I have secretly told Mr. Zhong and Mr. Shu that you will be rewarded if you enter the mansion."
Mang Mao raised his brows and said, "Oh? Sir, I don't know what clever ideas you have."
Mr. Cheyou said: "It's just a trivial matter, why should I bother you? In today's war, the commander of the army needs to go out into battle, and the benefits and disadvantages are self-evident. Mr. Liang Wei is still young, and his mother takes pity on him and goes out to force him. His seal will be out."
Mang Mao frowned and said, "Young Master Liang Wei seems to be a very human being and cannot be dealt with in a normal manner."
Mr. Che You said: "If Mr. Liang Wei refuses, why not order him to go on an expedition?"
Mang Mao said: "What do you mean by this?"
Mr. Che You said: "My lord wants to control the military soldiers, but he must not be full of jokes. This is his original intention, and he wants Mr. Zhong to take charge of the troops and attack. If Mr. Liang Wei does not hand over the seal, he will order Mr. Liang Wei to go into battle, and he will be quiet."
Mang Mao was silent for a moment and said: "Sir, you have all the ideas, but I am not as good as me. I hope you will teach me whether it is a success or failure."
Mr. Cheyou said: "There are two strategies. If the Lord has the seal, the battle will be won. If the victory is won, the credit will go to Duanzi, and the Lord will get the truth. If the Lord cannot seal, the Wei Mansion will go into battle. If the victory is won, the credit will be attributed to Duanzi. If the defeat is passed, Duanzi will be credited. Return to the Wei family. It’s just these three strategies, why should there be others!"
Mang Mao said: "In times of chaos, Mr. De can make a decision with just one word, like a spring breeze, how quick it is!"
Mr. Cheyou said: "How unreasonable!"
After the business talk was over, Mr. Che You returned to silent mode. Mang Mao had no choice but to talk to Mang Wei without saying a word, and soon drove past the inner gate and arrived at the entrance of Mang's mansion.
Almost all the able-bodied people went out with Mangmao, leaving only the old, weak, women and children at home. Several children opened the side door and the old man came out. Mang Mao got out of the car, asked a few words casually, and then ordered the meal to be prepared while letting in the accompanying retainers and retainers. The retainers each returned to their own homes, while the retainers gathered in the courtyard. After a while, the servants brought the seats and distributed them to the diners. Under Mang Mao's greeting, the diners sat down in front of the court. Later, someone brought in a vat of sake. Before Mang poured out the wine, Mang Mao paid tribute to all the guests one by one, saying that they had worked hard.
After a round of drinking, the sound of carriages and horses was heard outside the door. After the carriage stopped, Manghai and Mangchen appeared at the door. Seeing the gloomy expressions on the two men's faces, Mang Mao immediately ordered: "Go to the backyard to unload the carriage, change clothes, and wait in front of the court." The two men responded and drove the carriage to the backyard. Two Toneri who were ready to pick him up followed the car towards the backyard.
Mr. Che You looked a little hesitant, but Mang Mao remained calm and called out: "Put on another vat, let's drink with the gentlemen." Mang Wei hurriedly went down, and soon directed the host to bring in another vat of wine. Mang Wei scooped up a cup and handed it to Mang Mao. Mang Mao walked up to the leader, Mr. Che You, and said, "It's not what Mr. expected."
Mr. Che You drank the wine and said, "How dare you take credit for this!" Mang Mao laughed, took the empty cup as if nothing had happened, handed it to Mang Wei to scoop out the wine, and continued to toast the second guest. After another visit, Mang Hai and Mang Chen came to the court to greet Mang Mao and other gentlemen.
Mang Mao asked the two of them, "Is it rude to have paid homage to the Wei Mansion?"
The two said: "Don't dare to make any mistakes."
Mang Mao asked again: "Do you want to pay my respects to Madam?"
The two said: "After Mrs. Meng comes out of the hall, I will listen to the lesson."
Mang Mao said: "That's very good! How to meet the madam, whether the madam is healthy, and what lessons can be learned? Please tell me in detail."
Mang Hai said: "After Mr. Liang Wei entered the mansion, he informed his wife that the general would come to collect the seal."
Mang Mao said: "It's very inappropriate. Why didn't you tell Mang to be the wife of the Captain's Mansion?"
Mang Wei said: "After hearing what the young master said, my wife went to the hall and met her son through the window."
Mang Mao said: "Our noble relatives are different from everyone else."
Manghai said: "My son, I am here to greet you and pay my respects to my father. My wife also expressed her regards to the general."
Mang Mao said: "That's all, it's quite sensible."
Mang Hai said: "As you said, my father has been favored and worshiped the general. He jointly led the Daliang captain and came here to receive the seal letter and festival talisman."
Mang Mao said: "Although the words are indecent, the meaning is not bad. What do you mean, madam?"
Manghai said: "My lady said, Daliang Wei belongs to Feiwei Mansion, and it is where the Great Wei Dynasty is located. The former king has orders, but I dare not obey those who are not the king."
As soon as these words came out, there was a sigh of relief in the table. A guest said from the middle of the seat: "How can it be that it is not the king's order to pay homage to the general at the Imperial Ancestral Temple!"
Mang Mao still calmly asked: "How do you respond?"
Mang Chen said: "My son said that the king of Wei paid my father with a jie ax, so I dare to ask my ears."
Mang Mao said: "It is wrong to use force to suppress others! What do you say, madam?"
Mangchen was stunned for a moment, then asked, and replied: "My wife said that the general received the Jie Yue in the Ancestral Temple and commanded all the troops of Wei. The Wei Mansion cannot be outside. But the General sent a boy servant to summon him with a three-inch Jie. The Wei Mansion dare not disobey. But the seal is given by the late king, and I dare not give it without the king's order."
Mang Mao sneered and said: "To listen to the call but not to the announcement is to respect one's own identity."
Mang Chen said: "My son said that my father would not dare to call the captain's house. But during the war, the leader of the army would lead the troops and brave the enemy's attack, so he is willing to serve as the son. But after the battle, the seal will be returned."
Mang Mao said: "Though it is not the right way to act with emotion, let's just follow the authority."
Mang Chen said: "Madam, the Wei family has been a guard for a long time. In troubled times, we dare not be a queen, so we should be a sharpshooter and calmly face difficulties."
Mang Mao said: "What a strong woman from the Wei family!"
Mang Chen said: "I am incompetent and failed to obtain the seal of Captain Daliang."
Manghai said: "I will go to the palace to ask for the king's orders according to my son's opinion. I will definitely get him."
Mang Mao said: "What a fool! Your Majesty has declared in the Imperial Ancestral Temple that my master will control the area outside the palace. Today, you still need the king's order to take the imperial seal of Daliang. Why should I be the master of the area outside the palace?"
Manghai said in astonishment: "My son is stupid and doesn't know how to advance or retreat."
Mang Mao said: "In that case, you can go to the Wei Mansion again to maintain your integrity and invite Mr. Liang Wei to come to the house to discuss matters."
Mang Chen said: "Brother Zhong, I'm willing to do it for you!"
Mang Mao said: "You have other responsibilities. Let Hai'er take care of this matter." Then he turned to Mang Hai and said: "You are going to Wei's Mansion with a festival bicycle. You only offer family festivals outside the gate of the house and call me Mr. Liang Wei." Discuss the matter. There is no need to say anything else. If the young master agrees to the invitation, we will ride back together; if the young master is inconvenienced, we will return the favor ourselves and there is no need to invite again."
Manghai agreed. Mang Mao said to the gentlemen, "Gentlemen, wait a moment." He then took Mang Hai to the hall, followed by Mang Chen and Mang Wei. Manghai received the Mangfu Festival Talisman and went to the side yard to prepare his car and go out.
Mang Mao said to the other two sons: "You two will lead the civilian army and military soldiers in Daliang City." Both sons said "Well."
Mang Chen said: "My son is still willing to lead the civilian army. Brother Ji can lead the military soldiers to protect him outside."
Mang Mao said: "The military soldiers belong to the king, and that's it. The civilian armies are private soldiers of each government. How do you think we should give orders?"
Mang Chen said: "Every section of the city wall and the security within the city will be assigned to each government. Don't worry if they don't do their best."
Mang Mao said: "This is the only way to follow the authority when the matter is urgent. But how to distribute it is quite difficult. The distribution is unfair, and all the grievances of each government are concentrated on me."
Mang Chen said: "Let me think about this matter."
Mang Mao said: "Let's discuss it with the gentlemen in the court."
