serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 332
It was snowing heavily in the capital at this time, but in Ulyasutai it was clear skies. Of course, it was still very cold!
Outside the gate of the central military camp, brothers Xue Pan and Xue Biao came slowly on horseback, followed closely by the servants. The horses they led carried a lot of prey on their backs.

Xue Biao asked Xue Pan, who was covered in blood, "Brother, you really don't want to go back with me?"

Xue Pan shook his head: "I won't go. It's so interesting here. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but you can also hunt. While the weather is good, I want to hunt more mink and make coats for my mother and sister."

Suddenly, a melodious sound of music floated from a distance.

Xue Pan and Xue Biao looked at each other and understood that Jia Hu was hosting a banquet for the leaders of each tribe.

Piles of huge bonfires were lit in the open space in front of the Chinese army's tent. The heat radiated from the bonfires made the surroundings not feel cold at all.

Jia Hu sat cross-legged on the tiger-skin mattress at the top. On the left were eunuch Zhao and Xie Qiong and other generals. On the right were the Mongolian nobles and the leaders of the Huoli tribe, Ewenki, Daur, Oroqen and other tribes. In front of them The table is filled with large plates of beef and mutton, fine wine and various dried fruit snacks sent from Guanhai.

After the dance ended, the Mongolian girls who performed the dance bowed to Jia Hu, who was sitting in the middle, and then retreated one after another.

Jia Hu stood up with the wine glass in hand, his eyes slowly swept over everyone's faces, and said loudly: "There is a saying in Guan Nei, 'In the whole world, everything is the king's soil; on the shore of the soil, is it the king's ministers.' This cup Let’s drink wine to His Majesty the Great Emperor, and wish His Majesty the Emperor long life! Long life to the Great Zhou Dynasty!”

Eunuch Zhao, Xie Qiong, all the generals, and all the leaders and nobles stood up together and raised their glasses with both hands.

Jia Hu drank it all in one gulp.

Everyone hurriedly drank it all.

Eunuch Zhao filled the cup with wine, raised his glass and said, "His Majesty, the great emperor today, is a saintly and benevolent man. He rules all over the nine provinces and is blessed with great blessings. We drink from this cup and wish his majesty the emperor good health and good luck!"

Everyone said in unison: "I wish His Majesty the Emperor good health and good luck!"

Everyone drank it all together.

Jia Hu sat down cross-legged, took the towel from Lin San, wiped his hands, and said with a smile: "Sit down, sit down."

Everyone then sat down in confusion.

He picked up the meat knife on the counter and cut a small piece of lamb leg meat and brought it to his mouth. Jia Hu chewed it carefully for a moment, nodded with satisfaction, and said to Montemu, "The lamb leg was roasted well today."

Montemu was overjoyed: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!" After saying that, he stood up with the wine glass in both hands, walked to Jia Hu and knelt down: "Your Majesty is the great benefactor of our Mobei Mongolian people. On behalf of the tribe, I wish you the best for your success. Dukes and princes for generations"

Eunuch Zhao smiled: "Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. The title of a county king is hereditary and irreplaceable, and all descendants are kings of the county. You must wish the prince wealth and health, good fortune, all the best, and all your wishes come true. Always smiling and full of descendants!"

Montemu was shocked and said: "The little one deserves to die, the little one deserves to die." He placed the wine glass in his hand on the grass, raised his hand and gave himself a slap, and then wanted to hit him again.

Jia Hu smiled and raised his wine glass: "I wish you a prosperous career and may you be a prince forever." After saying that, he drank the wine in one gulp, and then pointed the rim of the glass at the leaders and nobles.

All the people present here understood what Jia Hu meant immediately. They all raised their glasses and toasted to Montemu, who was kneeling in front of Jia Hu: "I wish General Montemu a prosperous career and may the princes be kings for generations to come!" Their eyes were full of envy. envy.

Montemu, who was shaken in his heart, came to his senses, kowtowed firmly to Jia Hu, then took the wine glass with both hands and drank it all in one gulp.

Eunuch Zhao's eyes flashed, and then he picked up the wine glass and said to Jia Hu: "The Za family would like to toast the prince and wish him good luck!"

Jia Hu looked at him with a smile and said, "Please!" He drank it all in one gulp.

Xie Qiong and other generals took turns toasting to Jia Hu.

Then, the leaders and nobles of each tribe came up to toast Jia Hu.

Algulun, the leader of the Huoli tribe, stepped forward with a wine glass in his hand, raised his glass, and toasted to Jia Hu: "Your Majesty is a hero and has made great achievements. I wish you prosperity, good health, all the best, and many children and grandchildren."

Jia Hu smiled, picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.

Algulun drank with him, then took a step forward with a smile and said: "Our Huoli tribe has prepared a unique song and dance for the tribe, and we would like to present it to the prince."

Jia Hu smiled: "Please come up."

Algulun was overjoyed: "Your Majesty, please wait a moment." After saying that, he ran out as fast as he could.

Soon, Algulen led eleven well-dressed Huolibe girls over, followed by several musicians.

After walking to the middle and stopping, Algulun said: "Hurry and pay homage to the prince!"

The girls from the Huli Department bowed to Jia Hu.

Jia Hu waved his hand.

Algulun waved to the musicians, then stepped aside.

Cheerful music sounded.

The girls in the Huoli Department danced to the music, humming songs that Jia Hu didn't understand while dancing.

"My lord, look at the one who is leading the dance." Lin San leaned into Jia Hu's ear and whispered.

Jia Hu followed his instructions and immediately noticed that the girl in the middle was different from the other ten girls in Huoli. There was no trace of grassland wind and frost on her face. Her fair face looked like a Han girl in Guan Nei, but she also had the characteristics of a Han girl. There is no rosiness in the white skin.The unique dance coupled with the graceful and graceful figure makes her a little more attractive and exotic than the Han girls. Well, she is also a little more heroic.

Not only did the girl not avoid Jia Hu's gaze, she opened her eyes wide and looked at Jia Hu unabashedly.

Lin San said in Jia Hu's ear: "This is a beauty trap."

Jia Hu was startled for a moment, and then glared at him: "If you like him, just say so. Don't make trouble with me."

Lin San curled her lips and said, "I don't want it."

Jia Hu smiled: "Are you so afraid of Xiao Hong?"

Lin San's face turned red: "Who, who is afraid of her?"

Jia Hu wanted to tease her, but Lin Sanyi said, "Here he comes."

Jia Hu looked up and saw that the girl floated up to Jia Hu, knelt down, picked up the jug on the table and poured a full glass of wine. She held it in both hands and stared at Jia Hu with her big shining eyes. Amber.

Jia Hu did not accept the drink, but stared at the bold Huolibu girl with narrowed eyes.Seeing that Jia Hu refused to accept the drink, the girl smiled lightly, revealing two shallow dimples, and spoke fluent Chinese: "With this glass of wine, I wish the prince good luck and good luck."

Jia Hu's eyes lit up: "Can you speak Chinese?"

The girl smiled slightly: "My maternal grandmother is Han." She raised her hands above her head and said, "Your Majesty, please drink this glass of wine."

Jia Hu first glanced at Albugu who was looking nervously here, and then said with a smile: "I'll reward you."

The girl suddenly lost her opinion and looked at Jia Hu blankly with her big eyes.

Albugu hurriedly came over and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty."

Jia Hu interrupted him with a wave of his hand and said with a smile: "Don't think too much, I'm just giving her a glass of wine."

Albugu felt relieved after hearing this and said, "Why don't you thank the prince for your reward?"

The girl came back to her senses and said hurriedly: "Thank you, Lord, for the wine!" After saying that, she tilted her neck and drank the glass of wine.

Looking at Jia Hu's face, Albugu gritted his teeth and whispered: "Does the prince still like these girls?"

Jia Hu looked at him, then at the girl who was looking at him nervously, and said calmly: "Go down."

The girl's face suddenly turned pale.

Albugu's face was also gloomy.

Lin San breathed a sigh of relief: "Please, Chief Albugu." He said and gave up his hand.

Albuquerque: "Yes." He answered and led the girl back.

In the distance, Xue Pan was hiding behind the soldiers and peeking at this side. His eyes were wide open. When he saw Albugu leading the woman to the side, he spat fiercely: "Bah! That's right!" Why don't you take a pee and see what you look like! My sister hasn't..."

He was so frightened that Xue Tao hurriedly covered his mouth and said: "My good brother, how can you say this?!"

Xue Pan came to his senses and realized that he had bumped into someone, so he turned around and walked towards his tent.

Xue Biao was afraid that he was causing trouble, so he hurriedly followed him.

After drinking for three rounds, Jia Hu put down his glass and raised his hand to clap it.

The soldiers came over carrying food boxes, placed bowls of fragrant Yuanxiao on the low table in front of everyone, and then retreated.

Jia Hu held up the bowl and said with a smile: "Today is the Lantern Festival. I invite everyone to eat Lantern Festival, please!"

Everyone picked up their bowls and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jia Hu stopped talking and everyone ate Yuanxiao in silence.

After a while, Jia Hu put down his bowl, and everyone quickly put down their bowls as well.

Jia Hu picked up a towel and wiped his mouth, then spoke: "The imperial court wants to build cities in Tangnu Ulianghai and Khovd. I need [-] young men to cut down trees. You can discuss it among yourselves. During the service, not only food and accommodation will be provided, but , and wages.”

All the leaders and nobles responded in unison: "Yes."

"Second thing."

Jia Hu picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, and then said: "In view of the Mongolian cavalry in Mobei, which is about to collapse, I have decided to select military attachés to help you reorganize and train new armies. From now on, these new armies will be stationed around the newly built city, under the control of the imperial court. Provide food and salary and accept the jurisdiction of the Protectorate."

As soon as this remark came out, there was a commotion among the crowd.

Eunuch Zhao slapped the case: "Quiet!"

Immediately quieted down.

Jia Hu: "I am not the kind of unreasonable person. You can choose not to accept it. But tribes that do not want to accept it must move to the newly occupied area west of Tangnu Ulianghai. Troops that do not belong to the imperial court are not allowed here. Exist!" He said, glancing at the leaders and nobles, "You don't have to worry about the safety of the tribe, the court's garrison and the new army will provide you with protection. If you are still worried, you can also go to the capital to live here. The people you trust will take care of it and wait in the capital every year to collect the money."

After saying that, he stood up and said, "Okay, you can go back and think about it. You can also discuss it together and give me an accurate answer in three days."

The leaders and nobles got up and said, "Yes." They replied and left with different moods.

Jia Hu then said to Eunuch Zhao, Xie Qiong and others: "You should also go back."

Everyone retreated in response.

When they were all gone, Jia Hu turned to Lin San and said, "Let me write a letter and send it back to Beijing later."

Lin Sanyi was stunned: "Your Majesty, why are you writing this letter?"

Jia Hu: "Tell your sister-in-law that someone used a beauty trap on me."

Lin San said quickly: "Second Master, how dare I do such a thing?"

Jia Hu: "If I tell you to write, just write."

Lin San: "But."

"What an elm head you are!"

Jia Hu rolled her eyes at him, "You want to focus on describing how I resisted temptation, do you understand?"

"Oh~ I understand!" Lin San smiled and nodded.

Jia Hu: "After you have written it, give it to me for reading." After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the big tent.

Looking at Jia Hu walking away, Lin San muttered: "You said I'm afraid of my wife, huh, you're not much better either."

(End of this chapter)