In the final analysis, Huang Ma is just a local person. No matter how high his status is in Sicheng Prefecture, it is only limited to one place. In fact, in half his life, he was only lucky enough to see the Guangxi patrol officer once more than ten years ago.
At that time, because the new emperor Longqing came to the throne, Xu Jie and Gao Gong had their first battle of wits, and the entire Ming Dynasty officialdom was undergoing adjustments. Cen Shaoxun took him to Guilin to inquire about the news and see if there was any change in the court's attitude towards Guangxi chieftains. That time, he followed Cen Shaoxun to meet with the then Guangxi Governor.
Speaking of which, that time left a deep impression on him, because Cen Shaoxun, the uncrowned king of western Guangxi, had been sent to the Procuratorate for almost ten days before Master Yintai received him with great mercy.
In Huang Ma's memory, apart from being at least 20 years older than Gao Jingshi, the receptionist's demeanor and expression were exactly the same as Gao Jingshi's before outside Lingyun City. As Cen Shaoxun, he always spoke with love to him. Ignore the answer. Often Cen Shaoxun will say a lot, and the master will simply say in an understatement: "I understand."
Later, when Cen Shaoxun left, the receptionist didn't even move to get up, let alone see the guests off in person - there was no thought of it. Even the sentence "It's easy to go" sounded extremely perfunctory. No matter how it sounded, it seemed that it was just to show that the master who pressed the stage still knew etiquette.
So much so that when Huang Ma faced Gao Pragmatic's indifference today, she couldn't help but wonder, maybe Mr. Yintai is like this?
After all, they are in charge of officials. In front of the master, local officials may be treated as a lower class before they even open their mouths - well, maybe there are more than one class.
So, facing the pragmatic situation, Huang Ma had no choice but to endure it.
He explained to himself in his mind: What do I have to be angry about? There are a lot of chieftains here, and there is even Cen Qifeng, the local magistrate of Zhen'an Prefecture. Didn't he even fart?
Anyway, this patrol is just for a tour. Judging from his performance in Guinan, it is amazing that he stayed in Lingyun City for ten days and a half, so I tolerated him. After he left after half a month, Lingyun City It’s still my Huang Ma’s Lingyun City!
There are indeed many chieftains coming today. In addition to Cen Qifeng, the local magistrate of Zhenan Prefecture, there are also a large number of chieftains from other states and counties, such as Cen Dalu from Tianzhou, Luo Ruiqian from Nadi, Xu Zongyin from Xia Lei, Pan Chengji from Anding, Longying Zhao Bangding, Return to Cen Jin, Donglan Wei Wentao, Wancheng Xu Guolian, Xu Zonghui, Dukang Fengji, Baishan Zewangguan, Yongshun Deng Deyang, Peng Dawu, Xinglong Weiguan, Nandan Mo Dahou, Xincheng Mo Zhenwei, Hurun Cen Shousong , Xiawang Wei Xianwei, Gu Lingqin Wenxian, Anlong Cenhong, Wu Jingcen Qingbao and so on.
Gao Pragmatic didn't know much about Cen Qifeng, but Huang Zhiting had told him before. Huang Zhiting said: "Qifeng is weak and can't be with the people because he looks down on the people."
To put it simply, this guy is usually a homebody and doesn't show up much at all, so the local residents of Zhen'an Mansion don't take him seriously.
However, Huang Zhiting added something more, saying: "He used Huadong Cen Wen, who lived in the city, to help manage the affairs of the government. Wen Po was very capable and made the town peaceful and stable."
That is to say, although Cen Qifeng himself was of average skill, he hired a steward named Cen Wen from the same clan, who was of good skill, so that there was no trouble in Zhen'an Mansion.
There is nothing special worth mentioning about the banquet. Apart from the fact that the ingredients must be all natural, Gao Pragmatic, a guy who is used to luxury, can't feel the other benefits. Anyway, there is enough meat, even if it is good food in Guangxi in this era. .
Because Gao Pragmatic's style was a bit too great, no one at the banquet dared to toast him at will. Only Cen Qifeng, the local magistrate of Zhen'an Prefecture, had the highest official position among the chieftains present. It makes sense, so he stepped forward and toasted Gao Qingshi.
Gao Pingshi gave him face, raised his glass and took a sip. Naturally, Cen Qifeng didn't dare to do so, and drank the glass of wine in one gulp.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, all the toasts were drinking lightly, but there was nothing out of the ordinary. They couldn't help but gradually began to relax a little. Each one of them was so drunk that their ears were warm, and their voices gradually became louder. .
Cen Qifeng, the otaku of Cen, suddenly sighed and said: "Everything is fine today, but Shao Xun can't come forward. It's a pity. It's strange to say that Shao Xun used to be strong and healthy, so why did he suddenly become so ill?"
Huang Ma secretly cursed in her heart: This street boy really doesn't care about the pot, just drink your yellow soup, what's the matter with Cen Shaoxun!
However, after all, he is the local magistrate of Zhen'an Prefecture. He currently has the highest official position among these chieftains. Now that he has spoken, Huang Ma can't remain silent at all, so he can only force a smile and say: "It is indeed regrettable, humble position. The others are also sighing... But today is not only the visit of the Grand Master, but also the gathering of talents. It is difficult to talk about these things on such a good day. Come, Master, please drink this cup!"
Cen Qifeng actually had a drink with him with a smile. He didn't have any airs, but he seemed to be unable to understand what others were saying. Even though Huang Ma had already said so, he still refused to let Cen Shaoxun go.
However, this time he did not mention Cen Shaoxun himself, but said: "I heard that Shaoxun took a concubine a few years ago, and it was Miss Xu from Huadang Village? Oh, back then, Miss Xu was famous far and wide. , even I have heard of it, especially that he knows a kind of Tianzhu dance, which is very mysterious... Hehe, I really want to see it."
Huang Ma's face turned a little cold, and she said unhappily: "The Master is drunk."
"Drunk? It's a joke. I, Cen Qifeng, have been drinking three times a day since I came to office at the age of fifteen. Have I ever been drunk?" He showed a sleazy smile, looked around, and said to the chieftains present: "Haven't you heard? Have you passed Miss Xu’s Tianzhu dance? What’s the magic dance called? I heard that not only do you wear less clothes, but you also...haha!"
There were not many toasts present who had read too many books, and it was inevitable that they would be vulgar and illiterate. In addition, they had drunk a lot now, and they all made noises when they heard the words. Someone shouted: "Since there is such a wonderful thing, Anyway, I’m just a concubine, why don’t you come out and give us...oh, how about you dance on stage?”
This was a good cry, and someone immediately responded: "This is extremely true, this is extremely true, Shaoxun can't come out on his own, whether he is ill or something, in short, he has lost etiquette and asked this concubine to come out to perform a dance." Qu, in my opinion, is very reasonable, very reasonable!"
Hey, you are already an "old man", and you still have this kind of elegance?
A bunch of rough guys were shouting, but everyone in Sicheng Prefecture looked unhesitated. Cen Shaoxun was their legitimate chieftain after all, so this group of people was really a bit outrageous. Cen Ling's face was also a little ugly, and he said nothing with a cold face.
But the one with the ugliest expression was Huang Ma, who stared at Cen Qifeng with a pair of cold eyes.
But for some reason, maybe Cen Qifeng was just bragging when he said that he had never been drunk. He actually turned a blind eye to the looks of everyone present in Sicheng Prefecture. Instead, he smiled and asked Gao Pragmatic: "What do you think of this idea?"
Gao Pangshi seemed to be a little distracted just now. He seemed to be thinking about something while holding the wine glass. After being asked by Cen Qifeng, he came back to his senses. He looked around, then snorted and said: "You should see for yourselves, but don't fight." Ben’s banner, Ben’s has been studying hard since he was a child, staying far away from the bamboo and close to the classics. He doesn’t have much experience in dance or anything like that, and he can’t say he has any interest.”
The faces of everyone in Sicheng Prefecture calmed down slightly, Cen Ling's eyes looking at him were particularly soft, and even Huang Ma's eyes seemed to be a little grateful.
However, the other chieftains did not agree. Some people laughed and said: "Hey, Yingtai's words are wrong. It is precisely because Yingtai has never seen any dance before, so he feels it is not worth mentioning. But he doesn't know that this Tianzhu Demon Dance is not mine." It’s like Ming Dynasty, it’s extremely fragrant, I’m sure you’ll like it after watching it on stage.”
Huang Ma finally couldn't help it this time and stood up and said: "We naturally welcome you all to Lingyun City as guests, but if you continue to speak so openly, don't blame Huang for violating the way of hospitality!"
"Hey? Huang Tumu is really majestic." The chieftain who called himself me before said: "In terms of seniority, I am Shaoxun's great-uncle. Even here, he would not dare to talk to me like this. Where did you, Huang Ma, grow onions, and how dare you speak so brazenly in front of me, huh?"
Everyone turned around and saw that this person was Cen Jin, the local magistrate of Shun Prefecture. Guishun Prefecture is also a Zhili Prefecture. Although its strength is not as good as Sicheng, there is Zhen'an Prefecture between Guishun and Sicheng. Even if Sicheng ignores the court's admonishment and forcibly sends troops to attack, he is not very afraid - after all, there is Zhen'an Prefecture. Head in front.
But Huang Ma's own family knew about his own affairs, how could Sicheng Prefecture have the ability to send troops to attack elsewhere? Huang Ma himself usually refuses to leave Lingyun City. After all, except for Lingyun City, all other territories in Sicheng Prefecture are controlled by Cen Ling. Why go out and deliver food to your door?
All his confidence lies in Lingyun City, and now... he is in Lingyun City!
"Old man, how dare you insult me!" Huang Ma got angry and shouted: "Come here, give me..."
"Huang Shoubei!" Gao Pingshi suddenly spoke and interrupted him: "I didn't come to Lingyun City to see you show off your power."
Huang Ma was embarrassed, and he hesitated a little. He didn't know if Gao Pingshi had any other deep meaning in what he said. He was partial to Cen Jin, or he simply didn't allow anyone to be too arrogant in front of him. He couldn't help but feel at a loss for a while.
At this time, Gao Pingshi said to Cen Jin: "Prince Cen, please stop saying a few words." Then he turned to Cen Qifeng and said: "There is also the prefect Cen who can't watch the dance. Could it be that I can't drink this wine?"
Prefect is the honorific title given to the magistrate by the Ming Dynasty; Taishou is the honorific title given to the prefect by the Ming Dynasty people.
Cen Jin coughed dryly and sat down without saying anything. Cen Qifeng smiled and said: "I don't know what I know from the stage. It's not that I have to watch this Miss Xu dance, but there is another reason."
