Zhang Ye was helpless by Cao Bao's persistence and had no choice but to turn to Uncle Tang for help: "What do you think, Uncle Tang?"
Uncle Tang said: "Uncle Cao, I trust people, but I can listen to them. Since I have Uncle Cao to help me, I should resign."
Cao Bao said: "No, since I recommend Uncle Tang to Mr. Zhang, I will advance and retreat together with Uncle Tang. How can I stay alone?"
While they were talking, a guest came to the back hall and said, "Your Majesty has gathered all the guests and invites Uncle Cao and Tang to meet him."
Both Zhang Ye and Mr. Xia Hou said: "We will suspend the discussion temporarily and go to the lobby to see the gentlemen."
Uncle Tang wanted to resign, and the three of them, including Cao Bao, repeatedly refused, so they had to follow him to the lobby from behind. The doorman who reported the report first went around the screen to report. After a while, Lord Xinling turned around, bowed and saluted: "I would like to see you, Uncle Cao and Tang!" With a bow, he moved the uncle to the screen. Cao Bao and Uncle Tang bowed before saying goodbye, Lord Xinling bowed again and again. They crossed their hands and crossed their chests, turned around the screen, and stood on the east side. Lord Xinling saluted again and again: "Please take a seat!" They excused themselves again and moved to the west table. Zhang Zou and Xiahou stood beside Lord Xinling. All the guests in front of the hall knelt down from their seats, held hands and saluted.
Cao and Tang took their seats, and Lord Xinling said, "Please take a seat!" The two sat down. Mr. Xinling sat on the east table, and Mr. Zhang Zou and Mr. Xiahou sat under Mr. Xinling's shoulders to accompany him.
Lord Xinling raised his hands to Cao and Tang, and said to all the guests in front of the hall: "Now there are two uncles, Cao and Tang, who are both loyal, righteous and brave men. I am lonely and virtuous, so I am lucky enough to have my second uncle to teach me!"
All the guests in front of the hall said in unison: "It's a pleasure to meet you!" The two of them avoided the table and returned the greeting.
Lord Xinling then raised his hands to the guests in front of the hall, and said to Cao and Tang: "I am a young man. Fortunately, all the gentlemen have taught me day and night, and I have made few mistakes. I was originally traveling with Mr. Three Hundred, but now many of them are in the army. It is inconvenient to accompany me. Wan Beg for forgiveness!”
Cao Bao didn't wait for Lord Xinling to finish what he said, but Wu Wu interrupted and said, "I am shameless and have broken my trust. I am willing to accept my guilt in front of all the gentlemen!"
Lord Xinling was stunned when he heard this and said, "What crime did Uncle Cao have?"
Cao Bao said: "I have agreed to Mr. Zhang and am willing to serve as a pawn under his command. However, when I saw the king, I forgot what I said before. Two masters in one body, the crime cannot be punished!"
Zhang Ye quickly said: "Uncle Cao is a righteous man. He is actually recommended to the emperor. He is not the second master."
Lord Xinling looked at Zhang Noi doubtfully and said, "Sir, do you want to recruit Uncle Cao?"
Zhang Ye quietly winked at Lord Xinling and said: "Mr. Xiahou said that there are many brave men among the coachmen, and he wanted to recommend them to you. I said that you are busy with military affairs and it is difficult to fulfill your courtesy. You can recruit them first and wait for the military." That’s it, I can just recommend it. Unexpectedly, my second uncle has already been known to you!"
Lord Xinling then saluted Mr. Xiahou and said, "I didn't expect that Mr. Xiahou had such intention. Wuji is very grateful."
Mr. Xiahou returned the greeting respectfully, but said to the other party: "This driver is very brave and extraordinary. May I ask my second uncle, who hired such a brave man? How much is the commission?"
As soon as these words came out, Uncle Tang's expression on the opposite side immediately changed, he stretched his hands in front of his clothes, and finally put his hands on his chest, pushing him to silence. Cao Bao said: "A certain person wandered around the world and was poor in Xingyang. Unexpectedly, Uncle Tang helped him out of trouble, so he and Uncle Tang were recruited to drive."
Mr. Xiahou turned to Uncle Tang: "Uncle Tang, a loyal and righteous man, how could he fall into the trap of a bull and a horse?"
Uncle Tang's face changed several times, and finally he sighed and said: "The reason for this is difficult to understand. Is it okay if you want to get close to the secret room?"
As soon as Uncle Tang said these words, Zhang Yue and Xia Hou both changed their expressions. They were about to say something to stop them, but Lord Xinling said enthusiastically: "I was just about to ask Mr. Yu for advice! It is difficult to have a secret room in the army. The study next to the hall was at that time. Where the talisman is, others are not allowed to approach it unless summoned. I wonder if it will go as expected?"
Uncle Tang stared at Lord Xinling for a long time and said, "Lord Guo Xian!" He lay down on the ground and then stood up. Lord Xinling also rose up. Zhang He quietly touched Mr. Xinling's feet, but Mr. Xinling ignored him. He moved Uncle Tang to the study on the east side of the hall and closed the door behind him.
Zhang He and Xia Hou exchanged uneasy glances, but they couldn't show this uneasiness to others. Xiahou temporarily acted as a guest and said loudly: "Your Majesty, let's talk to Uncle Tang. Why don't we have a drink with Uncle Cao?" So a few diners who were seated near the door went out and found a jar of wine and a few cups. , placed between the upper seats. Mr. Xiahou scooped out the wine and said, "Mr. Zhang will be the leader at the east table, and Uncle Cao will be the leader at the west table, and they will be rewarded." Cao Bao and Zhang Yue said a few words and stood up from the table. The other guests all saluted and stood up from their seats. So from Xiahou's honor to Cao Bao, Cao Bao's honor to Zhang Noi, the east and west banquets toasted and sang to each other, and the atmosphere instantly became lively. After Zhang Yue and Cao Bao drank, they did not take their seats. Instead, they turned to the end of their respective queues and introduced themselves to the diners along the way. Cao Bao was so excited that his face turned red, his pupils dilated, and due to the alcohol attack, his voice unknowingly When he got up, he chatted happily with all the guests.
After the drinking tour, Cao Bao and Zhang Ye returned to the head of the team. Xiahou poured out the wine again, and Cao Bao shouted: "I'll pour the wine down now, but I should respect you and Uncle Tang. Don't miss it."
Xia Hou said: "Your Majesty was having a secret conversation with Uncle Tang in the study. What can you do?"
Cao Bao said: "Why not invite him!"
Xia Hou said: "At present, the study is still where the Jiefu is located. It is a place where military affairs are secretly discussed. If there is no summons, not only are you not allowed to enter, but you are not allowed to come near. Anyone who violates the rules will follow military orders. Who dares to come near!"
When Cao Bao heard this, he didn't care and shouted loudly: "We have all finished our singing. I would like to ask your Majesty and Uncle Tang to repay us!"
Although the atmosphere in the hall was lively and buzzing, it was by no means quiet, but this voice overcame all the noise and came out clearly. Everyone who was talking unconsciously stopped talking and looked over. There was a sudden silence in the hall, and everyone felt a strange feeling in their hearts, and naturally turned their attention to the study: It seems that Lord Xinling and Uncle Tang have been in there for a long time, why are there no sounds?
The eerie silence may only last a moment, but it seems very long in the human heart. In the silence, Lord Xinling's voice came from the study: "Uncle Cao, hurry up, we are here!" Hearing this voice, Zhang Yue and Xia Hou felt relieved and almost fainted. The study door opened immediately, and Lord Xinling and Uncle Tang appeared at the door holding hands.
In the cheers of everyone, Lord Xinling and Uncle Tang walked to the urn, Uncle Tang was in the west and Lord Xinling was in the east. Xiahou scooped out a bowl of wine, presented it to Uncle Tang, and said, "Uncle Tang is a true righteous man and is respected by others. Please drink this cup to the full!"
Amid the cheers of everyone, Uncle Tang took the wine and drank it in one gulp. But he took the wine ladle from Xia Hou's hand, filled the cup with wine, held it to Lord Xinling, and said: "I have heard of your virtuous nature for a long time, and now I see you, I still have it. How lucky you are! I borrow the wine to express my heart, I wish you Your Majesty, drink to your heart’s content!”
Lord Xinling took the wine and said, "I have no regrets about winning Uncle Tang's eyes!" He drank it all in one gulp. The hall was filled with cheers.
