Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 339
"Old Ba, how do you talk? Do you still have the idea of ​​superiority and inferiority? Is there anyone who arranges their own elders behind their backs like this? If you dare to talk nonsense, believe it or not, I will beat you!"

Zu Zepu, the second eldest child of the ancestral family, scolded loudly.

He has the closest relationship with Wu Sangui. When he was in Jinzhou, he had fought side by side with Jianzhou Jurchen and Mongolian Tartars several times, and he admired Wu Sangui's bravery and agility.Now seeing his cousins ​​all coming towards Wu Sangui, if no one stood up to cover up for him, these brothers of his family would probably go too far, so he borrowed Zu Zeyuan's words The idea of ​​ridiculing Wu Xiang stood up and made a mistake for Wu Sangui.

Zu Zeyuan snorted and stopped talking, while Wu Sangui looked at Zu Zepu with eyes full of gratitude.

"I'm talking about second brother. He has done everything. How can there be no reason not to say it? Is there something wrong with Xiao Ba's words? We are only allowed to be unkind, but we are not allowed to talk about it? Second brother, you have to think clearly, some people Now he is someone from the imperial court. If the imperial court really wants to attack us in Liaoxi in the future, he might be a vanguard for the imperial army! Mr. Wu is very capable of fighting. I hope Zongbing Wu will spare my brother's life for the sake of past affection!"

Zu Dashou's third son Zu Zehong sneered and added fuel to the fire.His words can be said to be extremely punishing. This is no longer an accusation, but a blatantly treating the Wu family as an opponent.

"Third brother, you are too spineless. If there is a day, I will not make a sound even if my head falls off! Say nothing and beg for mercy from the traitor!"

The youngest Zu Zeqing stood up and shouted loudly, as if he was fighting against Wu Sangui.

"Okay, okay! Old Ninth, sit down for me! Playing around must be done in moderation! They are all brothers, why talk about those words that have no reason? Today is a banquet for my aunt, after the banquet I will go to toast my aunt later. After my aunt enters the customs, it will be very difficult for me to meet her as a junior. So let me say something here. During the toast, whoever dares to show my aunt , Don’t blame my brother for being rude afterward!”

Zu Zerun, the boss sitting in the top position, stopped the attack on Wu Sangui on the field with his words.As Zu Dashou's most admired eldest son, his words are still very intimidating. It can be said that in the second generation of the ancestor's family, Zu Zerun is a person who speaks the truth, and these brothers of the ancestor's family have often been punished by him.

Once, Zu Zehong, the eldest son, was drunk and whipped a military household who blocked his way to death for no reason. He was whipped in public in the square of the mansion, and Zu Zehong didn't let him go until he begged for mercy.

After the incident, Zu Zehong lay on the bed for more than a month before getting out of bed. Since then, he has been in fear of the eldest brother, but Zu Dashou praised the eldest son's actions. The general also respected and feared, and Zu Zerun's prestige in Jinzhou also increased greatly.

The atmosphere in the living room quickly cooled down following Zu Zerun's scolding, and the other people who were about to take turns firing at Wu Sangui didn't dare to speak anymore, and the room fell into silence for a while.

"Xiaoqi, what you said in front of my father earlier, that the imperial court has no intention of liquidating Liaoxi, is it true? Is the emperor really so generous?"

Zu Zepu's words broke the quiet atmosphere in the room, and the others all looked at Wu Sangui in unison following his words.

"Second brother, no matter what other people think or say, the younger brother is of the same heart with Liaoxi, and what he said is by no means deceitful. In the eighth year of Chongzhen, the fourth brother also entered the pass with me to suppress thieves. What I have seen in the past two years I have heard a lot, and there should be a fair sentence for the emperor and the court. I don’t have the intention to repeat this matter now, but I dare to say that the court will never massacre in Liaoxi, but it is very difficult for me in Liaoxi. It's just like it used to be!"

Zu Kuan, who had never said a word, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded slowly, as he recognized Wu Sangui's judgment and conclusion.

While everyone was skeptical about Wu Sangui's judgment, they were still quite unwilling.Because Wu Sangui's last sentence means that the days of Liaoxi reaching out to the court for money will never come back, and it is likely that he will be made things difficult and constrained from time to time. Although this ending is better than being liquidated, it is still embarrassing. It is difficult for people to accept.

While talking, the housekeeper came in to tell Zu Zerun that the banquet had been set up, and asked if his young master would start the banquet now.

After Zu Zerun nodded, he got up first and left the living room, and walked towards the banquet hall in the side yard. The rest of the people stood up one after another. Wu Sangui, Zu Zepu and Zu Zesheng walked together, Zu Kuan and others whispered in groups Discussing and following behind.

By the time it was past noon, the banquet was halfway through.The atmosphere during the banquet was not friendly from the very beginning. Except for Zu Zepu who was at the same table, no one at the same table or the other people at the next table spoke to Wu Sangui at all.

Zu Zehong and others sitting at the other table deliberately talked loudly, laughed and drank, and their words were still full of sarcasm to the Wu family. , Zu Zesheng pushed the cup to change, and by the way, some anecdotes in the pass.

Seeing that it was almost time, Zu Zerun suggested that, except for Wu Sangui, the others go to the backyard to toast to his aunt. Everyone who was already a little drunk, whether they wanted to or not, followed Zu Zerun to the backyard.

After everyone left, Wu Sangui immediately felt much more relaxed.So many people have played with him since he was a child, and there have been quarrels and disagreements, but basically there are no major conflicts. I didn't expect it to become like this today
Although the Wu family did something wrong in this matter, for the benefit of their own future, they have to make a choice at a critical moment. If a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, who is not selfish?

While Wu Sangui was thinking about his own thoughts, he poured himself a drink, and he, who has a very large capacity for alcohol, soon became five points drunk.The maidservants serving in the banquet hall got their orders and left the yard after serving the dishes. He was the only one left in the large hall.

At this moment, following the sound of footsteps, Zu Zehong, Zu Kefa, and Zu Zeyuan staggered back to the hall. Seeing Wu Sangui sitting alone in a daze, Zu Kefa walked towards him first come over.

"Xiao Qi, come! Brother toast you a glass! From now on, you and I are strangers! With this glass of wine, brother, I wish you prosperity in the future, and you will be appointed as a marquis and general. I have to give my brother a bun to eat!"

Zu Kefa grabbed an exquisite white jade bowl on the table, filled it with wine, raised his head to drink it up, then pointed the mouth of the bowl to the ground, and said to Wu Sangui, breathing out the breath of wine.

"Fifth brother is joking! My younger brother has never thought of becoming a marquis and a general, nor has he thought of becoming a great success! I don't want to explain what happened before. This glass of wine is my thanks to fifth brother for his care over the years!"

Wu Sangui, who was overwhelmed with alcohol, stood up and drank his glass, then sat back in his original position without even looking at Zu Kefa.Zu Kefa stood there blushing, not knowing what to do for a moment.

Wu Sangui no longer wanted to repeat those topics, and gradually became impatient with the rude behavior of these cousins.

Before he entered the pass to suppress the bandits, he was the best general in western Liaoning. Together with Zu Kuan, he was known as the Shuangbi in western Liaoning, and he was also famous in western Liaoning.

Although Zu Kefa was slightly older than him, he never dared to speak too presumptuously in front of him. Today, he dared to ridicule him face to face with the strength of alcohol, coupled with the relationship of a large number of people. Wu Sangui's hidden arrogance was suddenly aroused.

"Hey! Zongbing Wu is so majestic! Take a rest, fifth child, come to offer a toast to Zongbing Wu!"

　Thanks to book friends Happy Xiongjun and book friends who are bored to death 110 for their rewards.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)