Still at the No-Drunk-No-Return restaurant, Shan Xiongxin spent a lot of money to host a banquet to appease Qin Qiong. At the same time, he also thanked Yang Ji for his help. However, this time it was not in the lobby, but in a classy elegant room.
The elegant room can hold six banquet tables, which can meet the needs of a large number of diners. If there are not so many diners and the restaurant is overcrowded, the screen will be drawn up to divide it into three small elegant rooms. However, the sound insulation is not good in this way, and it is easy for two to Three groups of diners interfered with each other.
Shan Xiongxin is a Caozhou tycoon with a huge family fortune. He has always been generous and magnanimous. In addition, the banquet is for distinguished guests like Yang Ji. Naturally, he will not care about this small amount of money. Not only did he book a large elegant room, he also Nice selection of expensive food and drinks.
The guests headed by Yang Ji had all had lunch and were not hungry. However, Shan Xiongxin and others had been hungry all morning because of Qin Qiong's incident.
Pei Shuying, who "accidentally" met Yang Ji, followed her closely like a tail. She and Liu Rumei, who came after hearing the news, sat on the left and right sides of Yang Ji respectively. The two of them appeared elegantly among a large group of rough men. Not only does she look a little red among the greenery, she also looks like a little girl next to a gangster.
Qin Qiong already knew about Yang Ji's rescue of him through Shan Xiongxin, but unlike the rough and majestic Shan Xiongxin, Qin Qiong was a relatively reserved person. There were no words of thanks; but for Yang Ji, who had had conflicts before, his gratitude was expressed in words.
"Your Majesty, I, Qin Qiong, dedicate this bowl of wine to you. I don't want to say more words of gratitude. I, Qin Qiong, will remember your life-saving grace in my heart." Qin Qiong stood up and raised a large bowl full of roasted knives above his head with both hands. , drank all the wine in the bowl in one breath, suppressed the surge of alcohol, and said to Yang Ji: "Your Majesty, please do as you please!"
"I did it too!" Yang Ji also drank all the wine in the bowl. He didn't like drinking very much, but that didn't mean he couldn't drink. Moreover, although Shaodaozi was the only distilled spirit in the Sui Dynasty, the alcohol content was still far away. It was not as good as Moutai and Erguotou in later generations; besides, I was full at this time, so I drank nearly half a kilogram of wine, but my expression did not change.
"Your Majesty has a good capacity for drinking." Shan Xiongxin, who was watching, was greatly surprised. His many years of experience in wine shops led him to the conclusion that a big man can drink, but a small man cannot drink. Unexpectedly, Yang Ji, who looked like a scholar, actually It’s also so massive.
"This bowl is nothing." Yang Ji said with a smile: "In Liangzhou, we drink wine from wine bottles. Sometimes when marching and fighting, everyone has one wine bottle and one water bottle, but some soldiers actually have two wine bottles. .”
"Your Majesty, can you drink while marching?" The speaker was Cheng Yaojin. He was almost beaten to death by Yang Ji in Fengming Tower, so he had a lingering fear of Yang Ji, and during the few times they spent together, he stayed away. Yang Ji. But at such a young age, he was not only lustful, gambling, and drunk, he was also a talkative person.
He had heard that alcohol was prohibited in the army, and he didn't have much enthusiasm for martial arts, but he didn't want to settle for mediocrity, so he was always in a dilemma. Now when he heard what Yang Ji said, he suddenly became interested and even less afraid. .
When Shan Xiongxin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongtong, Zhai Rang, Huang Junhan and others heard this, they also raised their heads and looked at Yang Ji who was sitting at the top.
Yang Ji was not surprised by their reaction. He knew that the wealthy people in these places were used to being free and loose, and it was normal for them to be afraid of strict military regulations. However, their understanding of military regulations was actually normal and they did not know why. Little did he know that although the military regulations of the Sui Dynasty were strict, they also had a humane side.
When he saw Qin Qiong, an officer, also raising his head, he knew that he was also a person who had never been on the battlefield, so he introduced: "Among the logistics supplies of the army, wine is actually a top priority. It is used to strengthen the troops and celebrate achievements." Secondly, it is mainly used to keep out the cold. Sometimes, a battle is fought from summer to winter, and the soldiers have no clothes to keep out the cold, and they need to perform some tasks in the ice and snow that cannot make fire, so at this time, wine is the drink for the soldiers. They are the best thing to keep out the cold. For example, scouts often need to crawl in the snow and monitor every move of the enemy. However, they can neither light a fire nor jump up and move around. If they do not light a fire to keep warm, they will not move around. If they do, the whole person will be frozen into ice, so at this time, wine that can generate heat and activate blood is what they need to survive and complete their tasks. In the same way, some troops responsible for night attacks also need wine to activate blood."
Cheng Yaojin asked again: "What if someone is drunk?"
"If someone is drunk, he has only four fates. These four fates are to be killed by the enemy, captured by the enemy, frozen to death in the ice and snow, and executed by military regulations after the war." Yang Ji said with a smile: "Veterans all know this, so even if they bring alcohol privately, they use it as a life-saving thing, not just to get drunk. Even if some people can't help but take a few sips, most of them save it until the critical moment. Drink on time."
Cheng Yaojin thought for a while and continued to ask: "What if some generals let their soldiers carry hundreds of kilograms and get drunk before they stop?"
Yang Ji said: "If he misses important military and state affairs because of drinking, then the lives of his whole family and clan will be in danger. No one would risk the lives of the entire family just for a temporary addiction to alcohol. Even if there are a few , the imperial court, coaches, and generals did not dare to entrust him with important responsibilities."
"I thought I couldn't touch alcohol, but I didn't expect that soldiers could drink alcohol during the war. Now, I can safely use all my strength to compete." Cheng Yaojin's eyes rolled rapidly: "Your Majesty, For example, I am just a captain, can I bring my own soldiers?"
"That's great!" Yang Ji said with a smile: "According to the rules, anyone from an official to a school captain can bring fifty personal guards. However, the personal guards of the officials' children far exceed this number. This is because there are not many soldiers. The disadvantage is that the food, accommodation, rewards, and pensions of the soldiers are not paid by the court, so the court and the coach turned a blind eye to this, and no one went to complain."
"Your Majesty, are you participating in the martial arts competition? If you sign up, the first place will be yours." At this time, Zhai Rang asked next to him.
The martial culture of the Great Sui Dynasty was very strong, and people had strong heroic plots. The heroes in their minds were often touted to be perfect. In the end, even the 'hero' himself did not recognize that the person he was talking about was him.
Yang Ji was young, well-born, and a top-notch playboy before he became an official. When he achieved world-renowned achievements, he became closely aligned with the image of a hero in people's hearts. To this day, his deeds have long been widely circulated around the world. So people say that Yang Ji dominates the world, is invincible, has the martial arts to take the head of a general out of a million soldiers, and is a rare and unparalleled general in the past... Such legends, under the foreshadowing of brilliant achievements, people all Choose to believe.
"It's impossible!" Yang Ji almost laughed when he heard this. He pointed at Xue Ju: "This is a real master, and my martial arts can barely be called 'good'. If we have a life-and-death duel, Lao Xue can easily kill me. Therefore, the reputation of being the best in the world is easy to hear. If you believe it, you will die without knowing it. "
Yang Ji's words made people look at Xue Ju for his silence.
Seeing everyone watching, Xue Ju said humbly: "Your Majesty, you are exaggerating. In fact, everyone who has been on the battlefield knows that personal martial arts is just a small skill. A person who simply relies on martial arts is destined to not become a great weapon, even if he is invincible in the world. Wasn't the overlord Xiang Yu forced to commit suicide in Wujiang in the end?"
"What's more, when two armies are fighting, who will decide the outcome in a single fight with you? Even if you kill hundreds of enemy generals in a single fight, if thousands of troops come up against you, even if you have Even though he is extremely capable, he is exhausted to death!"
Cheng Yaojin chuckled and said proudly to Shan Xiongxin: "You always say that I am poor in martial arts and don't work hard enough, but I think that it is difficult for an ordinary man to achieve great things with bravery, and no one can convince anyone. Now the king and General Xue have said so, You should believe it this time, right?"
Zhai Rang obviously didn't agree with Cheng Yaojin's argument. He shook his head in disgust and said, "You will make excuses for your laziness."
"That's right!" Shan Xiongxin nodded in agreement.
Yang Ji smiled and said nothing. From these few words, we can see the difference in the personalities of these people.
Xue Ju glanced at Yang Ji, smiled and said to Shan Xiongxin: "Brother Shan, I think all brothers are heroes, and Liangzhou has many opportunities to make contributions. In my opinion, you should give up martial arts and join the king's army directly. alright!"
Yang Ji also didn't expect that Xue Ju would help him recruit people, so he smiled and said: "Actually, this is exactly what I want to say. If you are willing, I welcome it; and there is no shortage of wars on the border. With your ability, it is not difficult to make contributions."
"Your Majesty, can you allow us to discuss this?" Qin Qiong said with some embarrassment. Although Yang Ji saved his life and joining Prince Wei's Palace was indeed a shortcut to becoming an official, he did not want to join Prince Wei's Palace.
On the one hand, Yang Liang's rebellion made Qin Qiong think that the high-ranking Yang Ji was a huge whirlpool of right and wrong. Even if Yang Ji did not rebel, he might become like Shu Wang Yang Xiu, who had an empty title but no real power. The idle prince; if he rashly bears the mark of the King of Wei lineage, it will definitely not be a good thing for everyone's future.
On the other hand, Qin Qiong has deep confidence in this group of friends and feels that they will definitely get good rankings in the martial arts examinations and become officials of the imperial court in an upright manner. When the time comes, he can protect his son through General Zuo Xiaowei of the Holy Family Zhenglong, and transfer his friends to Zuo Xiaowei. With Hu'er's character, these friends will also have the opportunity to come forward.
This was also caused by Shan Xiongxin's bad attitude in front of Yang Ji and scolding Lai Huer. If he had known how Lai Huer behaved when Shan Xiongxin came to ask for help, he might not have thought this way.
Yang Ji heard the polite refusal in Qin Qiong's tone and said with a smile: "We really should discuss it. In a word: the door of Prince Wei's Mansion is always open for everyone."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding." Qin Qiong breathed a sigh of relief.
When Shan Xiongxin saw this, he couldn't say much. He has a heroic nature and likes to make friends with heroes. He has a good impression of national heroes like Yang Ji. Especially when he is isolated and helpless today, Yang Ji's generous help makes him even more grateful. So when Yang Ji sent out the invitation At that time, I was ready to agree without even thinking about it. But Qin Qiong spoke first, so he had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a little awkward, he changed the topic and asked: "Your Majesty, Shu Bao has also signed up to participate in the martial arts competition. Will today's matter affect him?"
When Yang Ji saw that Qin Qiong looked a little nervous, he understood that Shan Xiongxin had asked about his concerns, so he said: "The two people that Brother Qin killed were not Sui people, but the lackeys and domestic slaves of King Yuzhang. I have intervened in this matter. From now on, the person who is most afraid of the government filing a case is King Yuzhang. He is worried that the saint will investigate the matter and expose his evil deeds one by one, so he will definitely try his best to conceal it. Judging from the fact that he beat up the lackey, he is I am going to dump this evil deed on the lackeys. So in the end, this matter can only be left alone, and it will not affect Brother Qin's participation in the martial arts competition."
Yang Ji's words finally made Qin Qiong feel relieved. However, he was a very cautious person. He knew that Yang Jian did not dare to cause trouble to Yang Ji, but he might not let him go just like that, so he said: "Let's take a look now. Let’s talk about the situation, if the situation is not good, it’s not too late to make a decision.”
Yang Ji said: "It is no longer suitable for your clan brother and his wife to live in the capital. It is best to let them leave."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for reminding me." Qin Qiong nodded silently.
Yang Ji smiled and said to everyone: "Daxing City will soon become a companion capital. In fact, there is nothing to miss. And the glory of Luoyang is just around the corner, and it will also be a place where dignitaries and wealthy families gather. If If you have extra money in your hands, you can let your family go to Luoyang to buy a few pieces of land first. It will definitely be a good business with huge profits."
"..." Liu Rumei was speechless upon hearing this.
"Young Master!" At this time, the concierge of Prince Wei's Mansion came. He saluted Yang Ji and said, "Xiao Jue, Minister of War, is here to visit."
"Is he in the house?"
"Exactly!"
"Okay!" After Yang Ji heard Shan Xiongxin talk about the loopholes in the martial arts regulations, he sent someone to inform Xiao Jue. Now that he heard what the concierge said, he knew why Xiao Jue came. He stood up and said to Shan Xiongxin said: "Brother Shan, Xiao Shangshu is looking for me about the regulations of the martial arts competition. If you find any loopholes, please go to the palace and inform me as soon as possible."
"Here!" Shan Xiongxin and others quickly stood up and saluted.
"Everyone, drink slowly. I'm going to go ahead." Yang Group bowed and left the private room with Xue Ju and others.
After being separated from Shan Xiongxin and others at the door, Pei Shuying could no longer suppress the anger in her heart. She blushed and said angrily: "That Qin Qiong is so ignorant and ungrateful." Damn it, it makes me so angry. Shan Xiongxin and others were obviously going to agree to my brother's invitation, but instead of thinking about repaying his kindness, he sent everyone away with just one sentence."
Pei Shuying's words were actually the thoughts of Liu Rumei, Yu Chigong, Li Daliang, Dugu Pingyun, and Zhu Can, but she had taken them away first.
"Cousin, what Mrs. Pei said is right! That Qin Qiong is indeed too self-righteous. My cousin saved him because of Shan Xiongxin's face. He is good. Who do you really think he is?" Dugu Pingyun finished listening. , also snorted angrily: "Based on my cousin's current status, isn't it worthy of his service? Since he is so great, why doesn't he ascend to heaven?"
"I understand Qin Qiong's behavior better." Xue Ju said: "The reason why Qin Qiong refused to recruit, I think, is mainly because he thinks too well about the world, which makes his ideas too idealistic and too naive."
Yang Ji didn't take Qin Qiong's rejection to heart, and he didn't care much about whether they defected. After hearing Xue Ju's words, he asked curiously: "Why is this?"
Xue Ju did not answer, but asked: "Young master is also a capable and capable young man. If you are not from a high background and know that you can be qualified for a position based on your true ability, then do you seek this position yourself or are you entrusted with it?" People get it?”
After Yang Ji heard this, he said proudly: "Of course I'll ask someone to get it."
"..." Everyone had a dark look on their faces.
"This, this doesn't count!" Xue Ju asked Dugu Pingyun again: "Dugu, tell your conscience, did you seek it out on your own, or did you rely on others?"
Dugu Pingyun quickly replied: "I have such a good relationship with my cousin. If I still think that I am self-righteous and seek a position by myself, then I will be seriously ill."
"Ha ha!"
"Ha ha!"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh loudly!
Xue Ju looked around and said with a wry smile: "You have a good background and have known how to use your own advantages since you were young. You think my words are in vain. Then I will compare myself with Qin Qiong and the others."
"Although I don't know what their family background is, they should be as rich and powerful as me in the local area. It's just that I am a businessman after all, so my status is far inferior to them." Xue Ju cleared his throat. Said: "They were born too smoothly, and they have too good views on the world. They think that they can find a job based on their abilities, so Qin Qiong refused the young master's recruitment. In order to change the situation of being a businessman for generations, I asked for help everywhere and received cold looks everywhere. Therefore, I can see through people's hearts better than they do. Having suffered setbacks since I was a child, I am more insightful and sophisticated than them and know how to cherish opportunities. Let me say something proud: If we start from a small soldier together regardless of our background or background, what will happen in the future? In terms of status and future achievements, I am definitely better than them."
"Maybe that's the case, but it doesn't matter." Yang Ji couldn't figure out the reason for Qin Qiong's refusal, so he simply agreed with Xue Ju's statement. He said to Pei Shuying, who was unhappy with himself, "You keep saying that I saved your life. I don’t see you ever repaying my kindness!”
"Actually, I want to repay the favor! It's just that I'm a woman." Pei Shuying's heart beat like a drum, and she looked at Yang Ji with a shy and expectant look, hoping that he would say something more ambiguous.
"Forget it then." Yang Ji said, turned and walked forward.
Pei Shuying's eyes were dull, she lowered her head like a deflated rubber ball, and murmured helplessly: "Thank you... I'm very grateful to you..."
Unlike ordinary women, Pei Shuying has a bad temper. Once she opens her heart and falls in love with someone selflessly, that love is the most sincere, pure, passionate and difficult to own. If Yang Ji clearly refused, she might give up, but Yang Ji didn't know that she liked him at all, and always treated her as a friend to get along happily, which made her not think about giving up.
She looked at Yang Ji's retreating back, thought about it, and then returned home. She secretly decided to leave this big trouble to her parents to solve, otherwise what would be the use of "the words of parents ordering matchmakers"?
If Pei Ju knew what she was thinking, he would be furious with her.
You have already chosen the person, is this also called "the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words"?
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At this time, Yang Guang was sitting at the top of the Ganlu Hall, his face gloomy and cold as frost. He has heard about the murder case that occurred today, and also knows the reason for this case.
Xiao Wan, who was sitting on the side seat, glanced at a thick stack of files and then looked at the other stacks on the desk. She felt her heart beating with fear. She asked in a trembling voice, "Are these all evidence of Ah Hai's crime?"
"Not bad!" Yang Guang sighed and said, "Ever since Ah Hai robbed Vajra Slave's BMW, I wanted to get to know my son thoroughly and what kind of person he was. This investigation was shocking."
Xiao Wan pondered for a long time, and then she understood the reason why her husband showed these files to her. He hoped that she would support him in making his eldest son the crown prince. She asked softly: "Ah, have you decided to make Shiming the crown prince?" "
"Exactly! Shiming is our eldest son, and his ability and conduct are impeccable. He is undoubtedly the best candidate for the crown prince. As for his body, I will ask the best doctors to use the best medicine to nurse him back to health. "When Yang Guang said this, he coldly mentioned Yang Jian again: "As for a person like Ah Hai, even I want to kill him. How can I hand over the Sui Dynasty to him? If I hand over the Sui Dynasty to him, Isn’t he even more lawless?”
Xiao Wan sighed after hearing this and asked in a low voice: "What are you going to do with A'hai for the sin he committed?"
"I won't kill him, not even to raise an army to hold him accountable, because once ridiculous things like the prince marrying his bride and stealing his wife are spread, the royal family will become the laughing stock of the world. It might even shake the foundation of the Sui Dynasty." Yang Guang pondered for a long time and then said: "Give him these files and give him a good explanation on my behalf. This is also the last chance I will give him. If he commits the crime again in the future, I will settle the accounts with him on another charge."
