It was still the Mipu that received Daliang Wei, and the shopkeeper of Mipu welcomed a new batch of guests. The leader was Chen Si, followed by five or six strong men. The shopkeeper of Mipu said with a smile on his face: "Thank you, the fourth brother asked the brothers to help again. ... The brothers are all sitting inside." The group of people followed the instructions and entered the door and into the backyard. Chen Si deliberately fell last, leading a skinny young man and said: "Brother Hou recommended me, and I want to go to Kaifeng in the same boat." The shopkeeper of Mipu was stunned, recovered, and said with a smile: "Fourth brother came out again. It's a matter!... Since I am recommended by Brother Hou, please come into the accounting room. Dare you call me sir?"
Mr. Che You said: "Don't dare, you cheap Mr. Che."
The shopkeeper of Mipu said: "It turns out to be Mr. Che." The two of them bowed their hands in greeting again.
Chen Si asked: "Which gentleman is leading the battle?"
The shopkeeper of Mipu stepped into the east accounting room and said, "This is Mr. Li. Please wait a moment. I'll ask Mr. Li to meet you."
Chen Si and Mr. Che You were waiting outside. The shopkeeper came into the inner room and invited out a tall and thin gentleman with a strong body and stern eyes, which was intimidating. The shopkeeper of Mipu introduced: "Mr. Li, the accountant. Fourth brother Chen is an acquaintance. Mr. Che was brought by brother Chen and recommended by brother Hou. We went to Qifeng in the same boat."
Mr. Li cupped his hands and said, "Both brothers Chen and Hou are outsiders. Since they were recommended by the second brother, I ask Mr. Che to do what he wants."
Mr. Cheyou took out a jade pendant from his arms and said, "I'm going to open the seal. I have some money and things to use. But I'm in a hurry and don't have much money at hand. I would like to use this pendant as a pledge for a certain loan. Is it convenient?"
After hearing this, Mr. Li took the jade pendant, twirled it, pondered for a moment and said: "This matter is beyond our control, please arrange it at the counter."
Mr. Cheyou said: "Of course we have to work on the counter. It's just that Mr. Li is guarding the formation, so we must inform him first."
Mr. Li said: "If the master is willing, what does the servant do?"
The shopkeeper of Mipu took the jade pendant and looked through it. The two said goodbye to Mr. Li and followed the shopkeeper out. The shopkeeper said: "Please rest here for a while, let me report to my employer. I don't dare to take this pendant with me, please keep it away and don't expose it to outsiders' eyes." The two said yes, and went to the backyard to join the others. Chatting on the floor.
Not long after, the shopkeeper of the rice shop came back and called out Mr. Che You and Chen Sixao: "I don't want to tell you that Mr. Che can spend all his expenses on the counter. With Brother Hou here, he can't miss anything. The jade pendant is too noble. If you can't afford it in a small shop, you won't dare to stay here. All Mr. Che's orders are only left to Mr. Li and me to serve you."
Hearing this, Mr. Cheyou said: "Guidong is so loyal, how dare you take it?"
The shopkeeper of Mipu said: "For the sake of friends, it should be like this!"
At the same time, groups of heavily armed soldiers were gathering in front of Daliang Wei Mansion. They each carried their own banners, and there were only dozens or hundreds of people in each batch. However, before long, the small empty space in front of Daliang Wei's Mansion was filled to the brim. The porter of Daliang Wei came out to ask questions, and someone replied that this was the transfer of defense troops from various prefectures, and they were gathered in front of the gate of Daliang Wei's mansion under the general's order. The concierge went in to report, and the manor said nothing more. Although they were soldiers, they were in strict formation. They sat on the ground as ordered and almost no sound was heard.
The silence in front of Daliang Wei's mansion was quickly broken: the sound of cars and a large number of footsteps came from far and near. Many soldiers looked back and were scolded by the leader. The footsteps stopped not far away, and then came the command to sit down on the spot. The sound of the car continued forward, straight into the military formation in front of the gate of Daliang Wei Mansion. The guard asked "who is it?" and answered "General on inspection" when he came to the car. Among the people who went to greet him were some of the disciples of Mang Mansion. Naturally, they recognized the Mang family and his son. They hurriedly introduced him and wanted to knock on the door. Mang Mao stopped the doorman and only allowed his two sons to come forward, saying, "Mang Hai and Mang Wei were ordered to see and praise the painting of military aircraft by Mr. Liang Wei." The concierge went in, and after a while, Mr. Liang Wei came out to meet and communicate with Mang's father and son. After a few words, only Mang Hai and Mang Wei entered the house, while Mang Mao remained outside the house. Several family heads came forward under the guidance of the retainers, gathered around Mang Mao, and discussed something in low voices.
Mang Mao suddenly discovered that Wei Qi, the Prime Minister of Wei, had not sent any soldiers, and immediately asked the guests who came to contact him. The guest replied: "Wei Xiang said that there are few people in the family, and he has a young son, and there is no one to send." Mang Mao said: "You hold my festival talisman, take a car and go to the door to invite Wei Xiang and Duan Zan Hua Ziqian to come to the Daliang Wei Mansion. I'll meet you, and I'll wait for you in front of my house." The retainer agreed and drove away.
At the dock, Chen Si led a group of brothers to load the grain into the boat. One person sat on the bow of a boat and chatted affectionately with the boatman. Mr. Che You and Chen Si were no exception. Everything was prepared correctly. The shopkeeper of the rice shop waved his hand, and the soldiers on the dock gave a signal. The water gate was raised three or four feet, and it was almost enough for an open boat to pass through. The people on the boat even lowered their heads. After the six boats were released quietly, the water gate was closed again. Kaifeng is downstream of Daliang, and it is along the current. The boatman's oar does not row in a hurry, and the boat quickly heads towards Kaifeng.
Naturally, Mr. Liang Wei could not let the general wait outside the palace gate for a long time, and soon he finished and left the palace gate neatly. A large group of people, including Mang Hai and Mang Wei, followed behind, with the elder Wei Liao leading the way, and then stood at the foot of the steps with a group of guests and family members of the Wei Mansion. Young Master Liang Wei looked at Mang Mao, walked down the steps, and bowed deeply in front of the car. Mang Mao stood on the car and returned the salute. Mr. Liang Wei immediately returned to the steps and stood quietly with everyone. The lieutenant held a talisman and stood at the foot of the stage. Another person stood beside him and shouted loudly: "By the general's order!" This voice was very effective. The leaders of each government ordered to "stand in silence", and the soldiers stood up and lined up. Array. The flag and drum cart brought by Mang Mao also played a drum in cooperation.
The gruff-voiced doorman shouted again: "Come forward, generals and soldiers!"
Several people behind Young Master Liang Wei walked up to him and bowed in salute. Mr. Liang Wei returned the greeting and gave a few instructions in a low voice. The others bowed and left.
Another voice said: "The soldiers of the government are coming forward immediately!" About thirty people from the leaders of each government came forward to salute, and Mr. Liang Wei returned the salute. A servant placed a small case filled with festival symbols in front of Mr. Liang Wei. The young master knelt down and took them out one by one, calling each leader to come forward. Since Mr. Liang Wei was kneeling in front of the case, the leader who was called up could only kneel down in front of the case and accept the talisman. Mr. Liang Wei handed out the festival talisman and gave some instructions. No one who was far away could hear him. They saw that everyone who took the festival was respectful, bowed and retreated, and was taken to different military officers by others. The leaders of each government naturally have a high status in the government. Now they are kneeling, standing up, and bowing their heads in front of the case of Mr. Liang Wei. Many thoughts are in the hearts of the people around him.
The government soldiers led many troops, and it took a long time to complete the assigned tasks. After allocating the soldiers, the retainer called out again: "Come forward, general of the civilian army!"
Mang Chen, who was already standing behind Mang Mao, looked at Mang Mao with some doubts. Mang Mao motioned for him to come forward, but stopped the Pianbi, Wei, Sima and others behind him.
The small movements here can be clearly seen on the steps. Young Master Liang Wei looked at Wei Liao uneasily. Wei Liao's expression remained unchanged, his lips parted slightly, and he didn't know what he said. Mangchen walked up the steps, came to the case, and bowed. Young Master Liang Wei took out a festival talisman as usual. Since Mang Chen was standing, Young Master Liang Wei could only hand it to him with his face on his back. Mangchen took the festival talisman and bowed again. Mr. Liang Wei looked at him doubtfully and said something, only to see Mang Chen salute again and reply. So Mr. Liang Wei took out the remaining festival talismans on the case one by one, raised his head and handed them to Mang Chen one by one, and ordered them one by one. Mangchen bowed and saluted one by one, took the festival talismans one by one, and handed them to Mang Chen. The previous knot charm is inserted into the collar. This slightly funny scene lasted for a long time. Mang Chen's collar was filled with festival symbols, which made him look quite ridiculous. The symbols on the desk were finally empty, and Mang Chen retreated.
After that, a loud voice shouted again: "Everyone will do as ordered!"
