After Zhang Cheng and others returned to the official hall, two women came over to have a busy meal. As soon as they boiled water and made tea, Chen Zhong rushed back with the old army who led the way.
"General, He Bingxian sent someone to send a message. I will wait for the general to pass by the house tomorrow morning. The official family of Qin Tongpan Mansion said that Mr. Tongpan is not in the house and will not return until three days later."
Chen Zhong reported the delivery of the greeting card, and Zhang Cheng nodded. He was just passing by, so it would be best to meet him first. If he missed it, he would have to make up for it later. Anyway, in the future, everyone will work together and will meet sooner or later. .
After drinking a few sips of hot tea and seeing that the time was about the same, Zhang Cheng said, "Chen Zhong, please come with me to Deyue Tower. Liu Jinhai, please bring four more guards with you."
Because Du Rucheng wanted to arrange food and drinks for Li Changsheng and the others, he called another veteran soldier to lead the way. As soon as everyone left the general's office, there were already sergeants leading their horses to wait outside the door.
Zhang Cheng, Chen Zhong and all the guards got on their horses. The old soldier who was responsible for leading the way took the reins of Zhang Cheng's horse and walked forward. The sparse lanterns on Chongning Street were picked by those who had not closed their doors. There was a faint light in front of the store.
The group of people turned onto Dading Street at Gulou and walked north for a while. Soon they arrived in front of Deyue Tower, where Wu Youlu, the guard of Chi Castle, was already waiting.
Behind Wu Youlu, there were also some people dressed as generals. Among them was a fat man with a smile on his face. Zhang Cheng looked from a distance, but he couldn't tell whether he was really smiling or fake.
When there were still more than ten steps away, Wu Youlu hurried forward to meet him. He took the reins of Zhang Cheng's war horse from the old soldier and said respectfully: "General, you are here."
Zhang Cheng turned over and dismounted, and said politely: "Why don't you trouble Wu Shou Bei to lead the horse for me? Jin Hai, please take it quickly."
Liu Jinhai had handed over his horse's rein to the guard next to him. After hearing this, he hurried forward and took the horse's rein from Wu Youlu's hand after saluting. A bartender came over and took everyone's horses over. Chen Zhong was worried and winked at the two guards to follow him and take a look.
Here, Wu Youlu didn't care about leading Zhang Cheng's horse. He said with a smile: "I have heard about the general's deeds to serve the king for a long time. I am so admired. It is really an honor for me to lead the general's horse today."
"Haha, it's just a small matter, no need to mention it. How about it? It will be a little late. Wu Shoubei and everyone are waiting impatiently."
Zhang Cheng laughed "haha" and started chatting. They naturally said to each other that "there is no rush, no rush".
Then, Wu Youlu briefly introduced everyone present. On his side were two of his camp commanders. They were both officials from Qianhu, and both were about thirty years old. One was named Wu Youqing, and the other was named Wu Youlu. Song Shanquan.
And that fat man is You Mingzhen, the ambassador of Guangbeicang of Aka Castle. He is the guy who seems to be smiling but not smiling. There is also a man dressed like a Confucian scholar. He looks about forty years old and is very thin. He is as tall as the fat man. They are a very well-matched couple, they are Shen Shichun, the medical officer of Baocheng Pharmacy.
Behind them there were several people dressed as businessmen, but Wu Youlu did not introduce them. Surrounded by everyone, Zhang Cheng climbed onto the second-floor hall of Deyue Building.
It could be clearly seen that the Deyue Building must have been cleared in advance. There were no tables of diners on the first or second floor. Wu Youlu led Zhang Cheng to sit at a large table by the window on the second floor facing the street.
There is no doubt that Zhang Cheng naturally sat in the most distinguished seat. He did not give in at all and sat directly on it. Facing a group of future subordinates, he naturally had to maintain his aura.
The four guards were all arranged to have dinner downstairs, where they were also greeted with good wine and food. They were also accompanied by several team officers arranged by Wu Youlu and his own servants. However, these guards were all ordered by Chen Zhong. You can eat whatever you want, but you are not allowed to drink.
The outside of the second floor of Deyue Building was also filled with lanterns, which complemented the candlelight inside the building and illuminated the entire hall. Moreover, there was a small stage directly opposite Zhang Cheng's table.
In a hurry, Wu Youlu also found a troupe to play and play music, and there were even a few delicate official prostitutes singing ditties to Zhang Cheng's surprise.
After Zhang Cheng sat down, he looked at the slightly exposed government prostitutes opposite, who were dressed in brocade and splendid clothes, and looked at them one by one. He couldn't help but feel a little impulse in his body. Looking back, he seemed to have not touched a woman for more than half a year. La.
Facing these beautiful women, especially their sultry appearance in the first room, Chen Zhong and Liu Jinhai, who were sitting at the other table, were also blushing.
After all, Liu Jinhai was someone who had come before him. He just looked askance. Although he was a little blushing, he was not very rude. After all, Chen Zhong was younger. His family had originally promised to give him a wife, but he was delayed by the matter of entering the imperial guard. .
Now because his father died during his reign as King Qin, he will not be able to get married until next year. He has never experienced women. After coming into contact with the sultry eyes of these women, he immediately blushed like a ripe peach and lowered his head. Don't dare to touch their eyes.
Although Zhang Cheng was a little impulsive, he looked normal. After all, he had been through this before. He didn't know how many times he had seen scenes that would be a hundred times more revealing than this in later generations.
At this moment, sitting in the big chair, he looked at the official prostitutes in front of him with admiring eyes, then turned around and started chatting and laughing with everyone.
Having experienced two lives as a human being, he knows too well that wine and sex wear away people's hearts, and gentle towns are always the tombs of heroes.
After Zhang Cheng sat down, Wu Youlu sat next to him, and the rest of the people also sat down in order of honor. Naturally, Chen Zhong was the most honored person at the other table, and the others were the merchants and the officials of the garrison. Stay with me.
Liu Jinhai was sitting at another table, with some hundreds of households and merchants accompanying him. The second floor of Deyue Tower was full of four tables, with more than thirty people here listening to music and singing, drinking and chatting.
The banquet was lively and the dishes were very rich. Looking at the dishes on the table, stewed chicken, steamed fish, and stir-fried vegetables with soy sauce meat, they were all full of color and flavor. It was worthy of being a big restaurant in the castle.
But Zhang Cheng thought of the old soldiers and women who swept the house in his own general office, all with sallow faces and thin skin, and couldn't help but sigh. This reminded him of Du Fu's saying, "The wine and meat in the Zhumen are smelly, and the bones are frozen to death on the road."
At this time, Wu Youlu, the guard of Chicheng, raised his glass and began to make a toast. He did his best, and everyone in the banquet cheered loudly. Then the troupe played, and the lyrics of several official prostitutes were like melodious sounds. Generally speaking, when it reaches everyone's ears, it sounds very comfortable.
Several official prostitutes came forward and encouraged everyone at the table to drink. While the wine was intoxicating, all the military attachés started to act wildly, making fun of the prostitutes or taking advantage of them. He looked overjoyed.
