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Volume 5 Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, Looking Northward Chapter 128 Drinking

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    After sitting down one after another, the waiters quickly served wine and food. The dishes were a combination of sheep products and Kaifeng cuisine. The participants looked at the table full of fine delicacies, looked at the precious luminous cups of wine in front of them, and even feasted with the emperor.  The dignitaries were all so excited that it was indescribable.  "I've gone first, feel free to do as you like." Emperor Zhou spoke calmly, and the participants raised their luminous cups to compare with each other before tasting and eating.  Emperor Zhou looked at Lu Qi and said with a smile: "I came here because I wanted to thank you. Thank you for your family's rescue of King Ji and King Cao in Qianyang County."  It was just that I neglected my duty at the time and failed to discover that there was an assassin on the roof first, but it put His Highness King Cao into crisis. In fact, thanks to the commander, Zhao Zhuo responded in time and pushed His Highness Cao away without thinking about his own safety.  I was attacked by the poisonous flying knife, and I was extremely frightened." Lu Qi replied with a fearful tone.  Emperor Zhou was slightly startled after hearing this, then nodded and said, "What do you think the assassin is from?" Lu Qiwei was startled. He felt that the emperor should not discuss the assassin's origin on this occasion, but he had to answer and thought for a moment.  Said: "Your Majesty, I have seen the assassins and did not find any evidence. However, when I first took office in Shizhou, there were assassins who pretended to be Mengmenguan Town Army and surrendered. I almost fell into the trap." Emperor Zhou said.  Slightly startled, he asked, "Have you also been assassinated in Shizhou?" Lu Qi nodded and said, "I have been assassinated in Shizhou, but he may have been an accomplice of the original governor of Shizhou." Emperor Zhou nodded and raised his glass.  Lu Qi and the others raised their glasses in response, and put down their glasses. Lu Qi smiled and said, "Your Majesty, the luminous cups of grape wine of the ancients are very popular and arouse people's imagination, but in fact, what Hexi people like most is not wine.  It's grain wine. I'm in Huizhou with His Highness Prince Ji, and all I drink is grain wine." Emperor Zhou nodded with a smile, turned to look at Prince Ji lovingly, and said, "Xi Jin is only fifteen years old.  In Huizhou, it should be thanks to your care. " "I feel that I cannot agree with your Majesty's words. In Huizhou, His Royal Highness, Prince Ji, has always been able to deal with things calmly, and his views on military and political affairs can be viewed from an overall perspective.  He joined the army at the age of seven, but His Highness experienced the hardships and killings of the army at the age of fifteen. I respect him deeply," Lu Qi responded naturally.  "Father, the wind in Huizhou has taken care of me and taught me a lot. I am grateful." King Ji responded sincerely.  Lu Qi looked at King Ji with a smile and said: "Your Highness, there are some things that cannot be done by looking after you. I joined the army at the age of seventeen and experienced the first battle a month later. After the first bloody battle, I was horrified.  It took more than ten days to get rid of the bloody nightmare. During the battle of Qingshui River, His Highness stood on the front line of the killing. It is very rare to be able to visit the soldiers in the bloody corpses in person every time after the battle. " Ji  The king's expression became solemn and he said: "That's what I should do. The soldiers sacrificed their lives with blood. Although I am scared, I must go and give some comfort to the soldiers." Lu Qi nodded and said: "There are many things that should be done, but we can  Abandoning it, His Highness always rode a horse when he was patrolling in Huizhou and when he went out to patrol Hehuang." King Ji was startled and said, "Shouldn't I be riding a horse?" Lu Qi smiled and said, "It's very easy to ride a horse.  It¡¯s hard work, especially in the west, where there is a lot of wind and dust, it¡¯s hot in summer and bitterly cold in winter.¡± King Ji looked thoughtful after hearing this. Emperor Zhou looked at King Ji lovingly. Lu Qi raised his glass in toast, put down his glass and said with a smile.  "Your Highness, does your Highness know why I recommended Zhong Fei to become the Protector of Beiting?" King Ji was startled and said, "Tianfeng, tell me." "The reason is very simple, because Zhong Fei is very similar to His Highness, Zhong Fei  When he arrived in Shizhou, he did everything by himself. He groomed his own horses, organized his military supplies, and practiced military martial arts hard every day in compliance with military disciplines. He truly regarded himself as an ordinary soldier. If he acted like a young master,  , I kicked him out of Shizhou a long time ago. Later, Zhongfei personally fought in the bloody battle of Qingshui River. After leading the army to advance into Hehuang, I also knew that I sympathized with the hardships of the soldiers, so I recommended him to become the Protector of Beiting.  ." Lu Qi said peacefully.  People in Lanyue Pavilion were actually listening to the music with their ears raised. Many people looked at Shi Zhongfei after hearing it. Shi Zhongfei lowered his head slightly and drank silently. He was obviously embarrassed, but his heart felt warm.  Full of gratitude, the general rectified his reputation.  King Ji nodded, and Lu Qi said calmly: "Your Highness was born in the Heavenly Family, so you don't have to do the work of grooming horses. But being able to ride a horse means that Your Highness regards himself as a general in the army, leading the soldiers. Only by leading the soldiers, can we  It is not easy for His Highness to gain the recognition and respect of the generals and soldiers. He is only fifteen years old and can ride a long distance and work hard." After hearing this, King Ji looked embarrassed, and then complained: "It's just an ordinary thing.?But it makes you talk to the sky. Who can talk nonsense like you? Drink.  " "Okay, drink.  "Lu Qi smiled and raised his glass to Emperor Zhou. Emperor Zhou smiled and raised his glass. Lu Qi then paid homage to King Ji and Yun Jindong. Putting down his glass, Emperor Zhou looked at Lu Qi and said gently: "I heard that you also bought something in Jingzhao Mansion.  Six shops.  " "I bought six shops in the West Market of Jingzhao Prefecture, mainly because I wanted to establish a commercial road from Hexi to Kaifeng Prefecture. When I came back to Kaifeng Prefecture, after buying this restaurant, I also bought clothes nearby.  Shops, jade shops, tea shops, medicine shops, Chen Restaurant opened today, and many famous people were entertained. The intention was to establish mutual benefit of goods. Chen can provide original products from Hexi and also purchase goods from Kaifeng Prefecture.  , such as porcelain, tea, silk.  " Lu Qi replied. Emperor Zhou nodded and said: "Unexpectedly, as a general who is good at fighting, you are also proficient in business.  " Lu Qi smiled and said: "To be honest with your Majesty, I have been playing in a shop bought by my late father for several years since I was a child, so I have never been averse to business since I was a child. I returned to my hometown while serving in the army in the south of the Yangtze River.  He bought a drug store and invested money in building a paper mill.  " "Oh, you know how to make paper?  "Emperor Zhou smiled. Lu Qi nodded and said: "I am familiar with papermaking, and I also have a plan to build a papermaking mill in Shouzhou and then hand it over to the tribe for management.  " Emperor Zhou nodded, raised his glass and took a sip. Lu Qi raised his glass as well. The two of them drank wine and chatted about ordinary things. They seemed like old friends. However, looking at the diners around them, most of them felt that they were here.  Even though he was lucky enough to drink fine wine with His Majesty and not offend Lu Tianfeng, Emperor Zhou only stayed in Lanyue Pavilion for half an hour before he drove away. After seeing off His Majesty, the guests who stayed in Xifeng Tower were relieved.  Tasting the real joy, it was as lively as the Lantern Festival. After getting in the car, Emperor Zhou closed his eyes a little tiredly and leaned back to rest. Prince Ji sat opposite and looked at his father with a worried expression. He knew that his father's body was not healthy.  Jia, gets tired easily. ¡°Xi Jin, what do you think of Lu Tianfeng?  "After the car drove for a while, Emperor Zhou opened his eyes and asked gently. King Ji was startled, thought for a moment, and then said: "Father, Lu Tianfeng is a genius. He should be comparable to Zhuge Liang in ancient times. He is a capable official in politics.  He is also a famous general who is good at fighting.  " "Lu Tianfeng has the talent of Zhuge Liang. Do you think he has the character of Zhuge Liang?  " Emperor Zhou asked. King Ji looked at Emperor Zhou, hesitated, and said: "Father, I think Zhuge Liang's character is just a tribute to future generations. Zhuge Liang has never captured the Central Plains. If he captures the Central Plains, he will unify it.  The Zhuge Liang of the world may be Wang Mang. Before Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, he had a reputation as a more virtuous person than Zhuge Liang.  " Emperor Zhou's eyes were a little surprised. He looked at them for a few seconds and then said gently: "Do you know why my father asked you?  " "My son feels that his father is counting on Lu Tianfeng's help.  "King Ji replied. "Do you think you can count on it?  "Emperor Zhou asked gently. King Ji looked at Emperor Zhou and replied: "I believe that we need to count on it now, because the great Zhou Dynasty needs the security situation in the west. Security in the west can stabilize people's hearts and contain it.  Do not surrender to power.  " Emperor Zhou was silent for a while, and then King Ji said again: "My father came to Xifeng Tower in person, and I think it was just to win over Lu Tianfeng.  " Emperor Zhou raised his eyes and looked at King Ji, his expression changed to something like a smile but not a smile.
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