When Zhang Yu heard this, his eyes lit up and he said: "Your Majesty has made a clear decision. Although the position of guard of Daliang is low but powerful, it is his duty. But he is in Daliang, not in the camp."
Lord Xinling said: "The guard of Daliang Gate belongs to the left side of the central army, with one school and five battalions. The king sent his second battalion, and General Mang and Doctor Jin all guarded the center. There are three soldiers in the defense of the central town of this city, which is the commander of the five battalions. , each has a chief and an uncle, and Si Mang is the governor of the camp. Now if a soldier is transferred to transport grain and grass, and Si Mang is the governor, the name is just right, and there is no other excuse."
Zhang He said: "In this case, I hope your Majesty will order it."
Lord Xinling said: "Si Mang, I should respect you as a member of the guard of Daliang Gate. Why do you order me? You should greet me with courtesy."
Zhang Ye said: "In this case, I will send someone to invite you."
Lord Xinling said: "No need to worry, I can invite you to have a meal with me if you want. Who is Si Yong?"
Zhang Ye said: "That's what Yue Pao is."
Lord Xinling said: "In the past, the cook Ding worked for King Hui, and then he entered the Tao. The more the cook covers the cattle, the better."
Zhang Ye said: "It's a pity that the knife used to cut off the ox has been put into a useless place."
Lord Xinling said: "What does it mean to be useless? The sword is hidden in the box, and when it comes out, the world is shocked. It is used correctly. It is the same as Yue Pao."
Zhang He said: "It is true what your Majesty said."
Lord Xinling said: "The sword is still hidden in the box. Please prepare meat soup at Yue Kitchen. Si Mang will ask Mr. Zhong Yue to come to the door in person."
Zhang He said: "Si Mangzhi and the emperor are kings, ministers, and generals. How can they be so polite?"
Lord Xinling said: "Monarchs, ministers, and generals are divided into different parts. Si Mang is a scholar. Now, instead of using ministers to envoy him, he will be treated as a soldier of the country."
Zhang He said: "Your Majesty is as ambitious as I am. I will ask Mr. Zhongyue to invite you."
Lord Xinling said: "It's okay to hold a pheasant."
Zhang He asked: "Where are the pheasants in the camp?"
Lord Xinling said: "It's okay to borrow it from the city lord...but it's just a courtesy!"
Zhang He came out and ordered someone to find a chicken in the city and send it to Mr. Zhongyue's courtyard. He asked Mr. Zhongyue to invite Simang to have a meal at the city lord's mansion. Send military envoys to the abandoned city and order Jin Bi to send chariots to the small town to collect food. The first batch of fifty vehicles must be sent out after the food is paid and arrive at Yuzhong. After noon, another fifty carriages will be dispatched. After Mr. Xinling finished handling his affairs, he went to the backyard and established himself as a shooting marquis. He took off his shirt, put on his wrench and arrow holster, and started his daily morning lessons. Some idle diners gathered around to watch the shooting and cheered endlessly.
After the morning shooting lesson of hundreds of arrows, Lord Xinling handed over the bows and arrows to the guests, so that those who were interested could get a taste of shooting, while he put on his coat. The aroma of meat wafting from the front made the diners more and more interested and the atmosphere became more and more lively. A bold guest asked: "What does meat mean today?" Lord Xinling replied: "Si Mang, the gatekeeper of Daliang, is diligent in military affairs, bold and careful, so he deserves to be eaten. Sir, please accompany me. Don't say goodbye!" They all said: "The emperor has your destiny, how dare you resign!"
In the middle of the day, when it was almost time to eat, the diners assigned to each camp returned one after another to eat. As soon as I entered the courtyard, I smelled the aroma of meat, and then I saw the big cauldron cooking meat under the steps, and my mood was immediately aroused. They gathered together in small groups, chatting or discussing; their expressions were either relaxed or serious. After a while, the diners who followed them to the backyard came out from the side door and stood at the foot of the steps. When the diners who were talking knew that Mr. Xinling had finished his morning classes and it was time for breakfast, they immediately stopped talking and returned to their seats, making the courtyard quiet. After a while, Lord Xinling appeared in front of the steps and saluted all the guests: "Thank you for your hard work! Today, Wuji has prepared a small meal because he wants to dine with Si Mang, the gatekeeper of Daliang. I would like to accompany you, okay?"
All the diners said in unison: "Here!" Then some diners in the front row went to the corridor to bring seats to sit on, and laid them out one by one. The diners took their seats in order. Before they had finished sitting down, there were footsteps outside the door, and a loud voice called out: "Your Majesty, Si Mang, the gatekeeper of Daliang, hereby honors the orders of my Yue Zi Zhong to meet Lord Xinling."
Lord Xinling glanced at Mr. Zhongyue who had already arrived, and whispered: "Are you sincere?"
Mr. Zhongyue also whispered: "The full set of etiquette has not been reduced. Si Mang does not dare to meet each other with courtesy, but it is okay for the emperor to return."
Lord Xinling understood, walked to Xiao Qiang, and said loudly: "My son is insulted, please come home, Wuji will come and see you."
The man outside the door hesitated for a moment and said, "Being reckless is not enough to disgrace my life. Please see me eventually."
Lord Xinling said: "Wuji doesn't dare to do the ritual. Please ask my son to come home. Wuji will come and see you."
The man outside the door immediately replied: "I don't dare to do this as a courtesy, so I just want to invite you."
Lord Xinling said: "If you don't stick to your words, you will lose your life. How dare you disrespect me!"
Just as the two were talking to each other, Zhang Ye and Zhong Yue had already arrived at the door. After Lord Xinling said "dare you be disrespectful," they opened the right door of the mansion, and Lord Xinling came out and bowed deeply. Si Mang was dressed in military uniform and could only return with military salutes. Zhang Ye and Zhong Yue opened the left door again. Lord Xinling bowed and invited Si Mang to enter the left door. Si Mang repeatedly said that he did not dare and said: "Your Majesty calls upon me, but I dare not fail to show up. How can I be my guest?" He only followed Lord Xinling into the right gate, and outside the Xiao Wall, he met Zhang Noi and Zhong Yue first. After the door was closed, the four of them turned around the Xiaoqiang in order, and all the guests in the courtyard stood up and saluted.
Si Mang stepped aside and said uneasily: "Your Majesty greets your ministers, but you greet them with the courtesy of a scholar. I dare not accept it."
Lord Xinling said: "Today I have nothing to do but call Yingsi, so I want to make friends with Junzi Mang. I hope you will not resign. Please don your military uniform and sit high."
Si Mang said: "I am born in a poor family, how dare you insult your Majesty's etiquette. Please resign."
Lord Xinling said: "As ministers of the same dynasty, we should meet each other with the courtesy of a scholar-official. Please do not say goodbye!"
Zhongyue said: "Your Majesty, please do so. I hope my son will not say goodbye."
Si Mang had no choice but to say: "Mang insists on saying no, please obey my order!" Relying on his sword, he took off his leather armor and placed them all under the Xiaoqiang. Meet Lord Xinling and his disciples again with courtesy.
Lord Xinling led Si Mang to the court, but Si Mang definitely refused to be promoted. Lord Xinling invited again and again, and ordered Zhang Yue and Zhong Yue to move up the stairs together. Only then did Si Mang follow Lord Xinling up the stairs. Seeing the banquet in the hall again, Si Mang said firmly: "I have a low moral character and a low position, so I would never dare to resist the emperor's courtesy." Lord Xinling refused to follow his invitation again and again, so he had to order: "Move the banquet to the front of the steps." !" The four of them moved the banquet from inside the hall to the outside. Lord Xinling and Si Mang sat down across from each other, while Zhang Yue and Zhong Yue went downstairs to get food. Si Mang's voice was choked with sobs and he said: "How virtuous I am! Your Majesty treats me so kindly!"
Lord Xinling said: "When I was alone in the camp, everything was harmonious and there were no obstacles, which is the merit of the Si. When the army entered the city and the people did not disturb it, the four gates were quiet, and the soldiers and the people did not invade. This is the virtue of the Si."
Si Mang said: "How many duties does this minister have?"
Lord Xinling said: "Being diligent in the king's affairs is loyalty; handling matters appropriately is ability; not taking credit for meritorious service is righteousness; being in harmony with the army and the people is benevolence; not overstepping one's position is courtesy. The minister has these five virtues, and he is the only one who has them." Respect him. Not because of his position or title, but because of his virtue."
Si Mang said: "As the king said, how can I be so embarrassed that I dare not give my best and then die!"
