When I arrived at Huafeng Building, I saw two rows of brocade clothes waiting for guards on both sides of the street. It seemed that the road in front of the door was under martial law. Prince Kang greeted the guests on the doorstep. When he saw my sedan chair stop, he got off with a smile. The steps come to greet you.

I stepped out of the sedan chair and said with a smile: “Brother, what a big show, what kind of drink is this?” Prince Kang laughed and said: “My good brother, I knew that you will definitely come, let’s have a good time today Let’s have a good time.” Seeing that he refused to tell the purpose of the treat, I didn’t feel comfortable asking, but I knew in my heart that he was taking advantage of Wu Yingxiong and using me as a cover.

The two joined hands, talking and laughing as they walked into the restaurant. There were many tables in the lobby on the first floor of the building, and all kinds of gambling equipment were readily available. They thought there would be a big gamble later, so they said, “Brother, why don’t you book the casino opposite? It’s more convenient for everyone to play.” Prince Kang said: “What’s the use of your reminder, we booked the opposite side early, but today there are many people, and the two sides will fight together to make it lively.” I laughed and said: “Today, my brother spent money Quite a lot.” Kang Wang smacked his lips and said, “I really let you talk, you don’t talk about Huafeng Building, this price is really the best in the world.” I laughed and said: “Our Huafenglou, what we want is this pie, not the best, but the most expensive. But brother, you also have a part in our place. Today’s feast is counted as interest. Tomorrow I will let shopkeeper Li take the money Send it back to your house.”

Prince Kang waved his hand and said, “That’s not going to happen. There’s no reason to get back the money I spent. I can still afford to spend the 8 to 2 taels of silver.” Although I heard what he said, I made up my mind not to take it back. His silver, as a prince, is only more than 60 taels of silver a year, plus his own property and business, all year round, the sky is the sky, and it is only [-] million taels. This old prince has just gained power, and it is too late. I’m not in a hurry to collect money, it won’t be too late to kill this old man after he has fattened up.

Suo’etu and Duolong, the head of the imperial guards, came down from the upstairs. When they saw Kang Wang and me, they greeted them together. Suo’etu smiled and said, “Kang Kang is treating you today. We haven’t drunk for a long time. Let me borrow the prince’s favor today.” It’s a waste of money, but I’d like to offer you a few drinks.” I said, “I’m not good at drinking, so I don’t dare to offer you a toast, but brother is a good drinker. You two can fight, let’s see who is the number one in the Qing Dynasty. Drinking Batulu.” King Kang laughed loudly and said: “The first drinking Batulu in the Qing Dynasty, this is interesting, Duolong, dare you compete with Suo for this title.” Suo’etu was promoted only recently The cabinet bachelor is already among the best.Duolong was also considered to be on good terms with him, without those official worries, he said, “Look, I won’t drink him under the table.”

Seeing that there was another storm of drinking and rain, Kang Wang and I looked at each other and smiled, and pulled him upstairs together.

King Kang set up the main banquet in the Longqiu Hall. There were already seven or eight princes and ministers inside. I have seen most of them. When I saw us coming in, I stood up to greet them. I chatted with them one by one. Greetings, Suo’etu took me to another hall to meet people, chatted with people I knew, and introduced Suo’etu to those I didn’t know. Dry, just looking forward to an early start.

At this time, a guard ran up to report to King Kang, saying that Wu Yingxiong had arrived, and I thought to myself, boy, if you are so arrogant, you dare to let grandpa wait for you, and it depends on what kind of appearance this Wu Yingxiong looks like.King Kang went down to meet the guests, Suo’etu said in a low voice: “Brother, today we are going to make another payment.” I understood it, and said with a smile: “The Wu family occupies Yunnan, and I don’t know how much money they have plundered. We brothers will help them If you spend some of it, it’s considered killing the rich and helping the poor.”

Suo’etu laughed and said, “That’s quite reasonable. Does the Wu family want anything? It won’t be worth spending the money. It’s nothing if we spend some of it on him.” I said, “Brother Suo, I’m afraid This kid is stingy, he won’t take more, if you get him drunk later, let’s bet him two times, win him a few million taels, and let him redeem him with money.” Suo’etu just listened haha laughing out loud.

Duolong next to him couldn’t hold his breath anymore, and quickly asked, “What are you two muttering about? You are laughing so happily.” Suo’etu stopped laughing and said, “We are discussing, how can we recommend it to the emperor?” What a brother you are.” Duolong said happily after hearing this: “What do you recommend me? Will you be released as a foreign official?” Suo’etu said: “That’s right, it’s so majestic to put a few flags in Outer Mongolia.” Duolong Immediately my eyes widened, and I hurriedly said with a smile: “Brother Suo is joking with you, we two are discussing how to pour Wu Yingxiong down later, and take this opportunity to get some money from him.”

Duolong was overjoyed, and said, “I’ll take care of the pourer. You two just take his money, and don’t forget to share my share.” It was originally a joke, but Duolong took it seriously. Suoetu and I They all laughed.Duolong was a little puzzled, and said anxiously: “Do you want to take it all by yourself? We are brothers.” As soon as he said this, Suo’etu was woken up, and said in a low voice: “Brother, what you said is quite right. My heart, Brother Wei, if we hit it off, we might as well become brothers of the opposite sex. We will share blessings and difficulties together in the future, what do you think?”

Duo Long also came alive, and said: “Lao Suo’s words are like human words, which is very suitable for me. Brother Wei, let’s find a place where there is no one in a while, and we will be sworn brothers.” Seeing the two of them being so eager I thought about it. One of them is the minister of the guards, my immediate boss; the other is a cabinet scholar, the first rank in the court. Naturally, I couldn’t ask for it, and said happily at the moment: “The two elder brothers are so kind, if I refuse again, I will become a person who doesn’t know what is good or bad.” The two of them were very happy when they saw that I agreed.

While chatting vigorously, Prince Kang came in accompanied by a young man. I saw that this young man was about 25 years old, handsome and talented. I guess it was Wu Yingxiong.We all stood up to greet each other, and Prince Kang first introduced me to Wu Yingxiong: “Your Majesty, this is Mr. Wei, who is also the Deputy Chief of the Minister of Internal Affairs and the Deputy Chief of the Minister of Internal Affairs. He is the most popular court official in front of the emperor. It is highly regarded by the emperor.”

Wu Yingxiong was startled immediately, and quickly saluted him, saying: “Master Wei, when we were far away in Yunnan, we have heard of your name for a long time, and it is well known all over the world that you have killed Oboi with your hands. My father also said that the emperor governs himself Soon, it will be a blessing for the Qing Dynasty to have the help of such a talented and strategic elite as your lord. It will surely create a prosperous age through the ages. This time, I have specially prepared a small gift for my lord to show my admiration when I come to Beijing this time. Please don’t refuse, my lord.”

I cupped my hands as a return gift, and said with a smile: “Old Prince Kang specially set up wine to welcome you. It is also a respect for the patriotism and loyalty of your father and son. The little prince has come from thousands of miles away, so please don’t be polite.” Prince Kang saw my head. Just one sentence raised his face, he was naturally happy, and hurriedly greeted everyone to sit down.

After everyone was seated, the waiter outside the door put the dishes on the table like flowing water. Prince Kang stood up with a glass of wine and said, “This glass of wine is my respect to King Pingxi.” Wu Yingxiong immediately got up, picked up the glass of wine in front of him, and said: “I drank this cup on behalf of my father late, thank you, my lord.” The words must be drank in one gulp.The waiter behind him poured it again, and I also picked up a cup, got up and said, “Little brother, I also offer a cup to King Pingxi, wishing his parents a long life.

Wu Yingxiong said happily: “Thank you, Mr. Wei, for your kindness. This humble job has also been drunk for my father.” After speaking, he drank the wine in front of him.Not to be outdone, Suo’etu raised his glass and said, “I wish King Pingxi good luck, longevity and well-being.” Wu Yingxiong had no choice but to drink another cup, and Duolong, Mingzhu Moluo and others paid respects one after another, pity Wu Yingxiong, As soon as he sat at the table, he was downed by a group of people with more than a dozen cups.

Seeing that everyone finished toasting, Wu Yingxiong just sat down and hurriedly picked up the chopsticks, wanting to pick up a few mouthfuls of food to suppress the wine, but Prince Kang, an old fox, stood up again with a glass of wine, and said with a smile: “Your Majesty, how recently have you It’s been a hard journey to Beijing, and I’m going to toast you a glass to welcome you.” Wu Yingxiong was stunned for a while, stood up with a sad face, picked up the wine and said: “Thank you for your kindness, my nephew will drink it.” After he drank the wine in his glass, I also stood up and said: “My lord, it’s the first time we meet, this glass of wine is here to welcome you, and secondly, it’s also a celebration of our acquaintance, I toast you. “Wu Yingxiong naturally wanted to make friends with me, no matter how hard or tired he was, he didn’t dare not give me this face, so he just thanked me and drank it down.

Then Suo’etuduolong and others toasted him one by one. Wu Yingxiong was really good at drinking, and he survived another round.After this circle, his eyes became a little straight, and he didn’t take another look at the delicious food on the table.

At this time Kang Wang stood up again and said: “Nephew, the emperor liked you very much when he heard that you came, so he decided to ask me to toast you three cups on his behalf. The emperor values ​​you so much, I am really envious of you, haha. “Wu Yingxiong stared blankly at Prince Kang, tears streaming down his cheeks.

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Wu Yingxiong was very drunk, and chanted: “When is the recommendation available? Ask the judge about the wine. I don’t know when the Wenqu in the sky will be updated. I want to add it to the collection, but I am afraid that the author will be greedy and the manuscript will not be uploaded. The famous book is on the bookshelf. Ask me for it.” Small money~~~~~~~~~~”

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