Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 368 The Invitational Banquet

As the New Year draws nearer, another snow falls in Chang'an City.

This snow is bigger and more violent.

In just half a day, the entire city of Chang'an was completely white.

The world was covered with snow, and even the sparrows couldn't help but hide in their nests in the cold winter.

In such weather, taking the house with you is the most comfortable decision.

Just at this time, several fast horses suddenly appeared on the streets of Chang'an.

The fast horses gathered in one place from different directions, and Qin Shubao glanced at them.

"Did everyone come here after being invited by Brother Wei?"

Li Ji nodded: "That's right, Wei Zheng has an invitation, I have to come."

In Wagangzhai, the relationship between Li Ji and Wei Zheng was actually the best. After all, both of them were literati counselors, and they had the most contacts in Wagangzhai.

At this time, Cheng Yaojin, Niu Jinda and others also started shouting.

"I really don't understand what this old man Wei Zheng asked us to do. In such a cold day, it's most comfortable to sleep with your mother-in-law in the bed."

During the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, Wei Zheng entered the world as a Taoist priest. Later, when the Tang Dynasty established the country, although Wei Zheng lost his status as a Taoist priest, Cheng Yaojin still liked Wei Laodao and called him Wei Laodao.

"That's right, it's such a cold day, I really don't know what he thinks."

"........."

Everyone chattered, Li Ji smiled: "Okay, maybe I just want to find us for a drink. After all, we brothers in Wagang Village haven't had a drink together for a while."

When Li Ji said this, everyone agreed again and again, and they couldn't help but think of the happy days in Wagangzhai. Thinking of this, they looked forward to this banquet a lot.

"Let's go, if Wei Laodao didn't prepare good wine for me, Lao Cheng, I'd have to ruin his banquet."

The wind and snow became a little more anxious, and everyone swung their whips, and arrived at Wei Zheng's mansion not long after.

As the crown prince, Wei Zheng's mansion is still very large, but Wei Zheng does not do business or accept bribes on weekdays, so although the mansion is large, the inside seems simpler.

Cheng Yaojin hadn't been to Wei Zheng's mansion for a long time, and when he came in, he took a look and immediately pursed his lips.

"This old Taoist Wei, is he used to living in poverty before, his mansion is even more miserable than the Taoist?"

"That's right, there must be a rockery here, right?" Niu Jinda quickly echoed.

Everyone's voices were very loud, and the evaluation all the way around like this can damage Wei Zheng's mansion. Of course, it's not that they are rude, they just want to say something.

What's more, they all took refuge in Li Shimin, and Wei Zheng took refuge in Li Jiancheng. They were a little displeased with Wei Zheng in their hearts. They were all brothers, so it would be good if they all took refuge in one person. nice.

Don't they still want Shan Xiongxin to happen?
So take advantage of this opportunity to hurt him a bit.

Cheng Yaojin and the others spoke loudly, and while they were talking, Wei Zheng already heard the voice coming out from inside.

Wei Zheng, who was unsmiling in front of others, now smiled a little.

"I have been waiting for you for a long time, please come in quickly."

The hands and feet of the man with the cold wind were cold, Cheng Yaojin glanced at Wei Zheng, and said: "Old Taoist Wei, you are really not kind, if you want to drink, it would be better to find another time, why at this time?"

While talking, Cheng Yaojin quickened his pace towards the living room, it was really freezing outside.

Seeing Cheng Yaojin like this, everyone couldn't help laughing.

But after laughing, they quickly followed.

Wei Zheng's living room is not small, but it is relatively simple. Fortunately, there is a kang, so it is relatively warm.

After everyone sat down, Cheng Yaojin couldn't wait any longer, and said, "Hurry up and bring the good wine."

Everyone was also very casual, and they all clamored for wine when they came in. Wei Zheng smiled: "Don't worry, there are still people who haven't come, just wait."

Hearing this, Qin Shubao was a little curious: "Brother Wei, are there any other guests?"

Wei Zheng nodded: "I also invited His Royal Highness Prince Qin. We haven't sat down to drink together for a long time. Taking advantage of this heavy snow, everyone has free time, so we will gather together, and the prince will also come."

Hearing that Wei Zheng had invited the King of Qin, everyone was a little surprised and couldn't help looking at Li Ji. Li Ji stroked his beard for a moment, then shrugged, expressing that he didn't know about it either.

"Old Taoist Wei, what kind of medicine are you selling in this gourd? Why did you invite His Royal Highness King Qin?" Cheng Yaojin curled his lips, thinking that Wei Zheng would kill him if he didn't say anything.

Facing the threat, Wei Zheng was not afraid, he chuckled and said, "Don't worry, when the prince comes, you will all know."

Everyone looked at each other, not understanding what Wei Zheng meant, but at this moment, they all became cautious.

Everyone sat relative to each other, and the bustle was gone. At first, they thought it was just the brothers from Wagang Village drinking together, but now it seems that it is obviously not the case.

The atmosphere in the living room became a bit weird, and the sound of wind and snow outside was loud.

Time was slow, and at this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside: "This snow is really heavy, you all came early?"

After the voice fell, everyone got up quickly, and then saw Li Shimin, covered in snow, coming in from the outside. Everyone was shocked to see that Li Shimin really came.

Originally, with such a heavy snowfall, they thought that Li Shimin would not come back at all, but Li Shimin actually came, which means that Wei Zheng must have something important to say.

"My lord..."

Everyone hurried forward, Li Shimin waved his hands, then looked at Wei Zheng and said, "In ancient times, Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times to invite Zhuge Liang, and now this king is going to the banquet at the risk of blood. Mr. Wei, what do you think of this king's sincerity?"

When Li Shimin said this, he obviously knew why Wei Zheng invited him here. Wei Zheng stood in front of the living room, looked at Li Shimin and smiled, then quickly stepped forward, knelt down and said: "My subordinate Wei Zheng, I pay my respects to His Royal Highness King Qin. .”

Kneeling is a great gift, and it is not easily used. Everyone couldn't help being shocked when they saw that Wei Zheng performed such a great gift to King Qin Li Shimin.

But then, they more or less guessed something.

Cheng bit his mouth the fastest, looked at Wei Zheng and said, "Old Taoist Wei, what do you mean, do you want to seek refuge with His Highness King Qin?"

When these words came out, Qin Shubao and others were shocked. Although they guessed the meaning to some extent, they were still very excited when they really heard Cheng Yaojin say it.

This scene can be said to be what the Wagang Village brothers dreamed of.

Everyone looked at Wei Zheng, they felt that this must be the case, otherwise Li Shimin wouldn't have to rush here in the wind and snow, right?

Didn't Liu Bei visit the thatched cottage three times to recruit Zhuge Liang? Li Shimin must have come here in the snow to recruit Wei Zheng.

It would be great if that was the case.

(End of this chapter)