Ji Tang

Chapter 930 Dahuang and Lao Xue
Zhenguan 20 years, spring.

The New Year has just passed, and the Lantern Festival is coming soon.

Tonight, the emperor ordered that all officials above the fifth rank in Beijing should go to the Zhuque Gate to have a banquet with the emperor. The Queen also issued an edict to invite all the imperial wives to attend the banquet at the Zhuque Gate.

This is the only such grand banquet in recent years. Although it has happened before, it was always for the emperor and some ministers to drink and keep in touch.This year is extraordinarily different. Not only does the emperor invite officials of the fifth rank and above, but the empress also entertains all the imperial wives, which is rare!
Not only that, even the generals who were not engaged in major wars were called back by the emperor years ago. He did not summon them, but just told them to have a good rest!
But which of you here is a fool?If the emperor had nothing important to announce, would he make such a big noise?Therefore, everyone who comes back is full of anxiety, just like the person in front of Ji Song.

The wind and frost at the frontier not only made Xue Wanche's face rougher, but also seemed to make his rough character more prominent.Anyone who sees a tall and thick man, with an arm that can run a horse, and a fist that can stand on someone, should say "grandpa"!
But if you understand this person's character, you can only say - stupid!

This General of the Tang Dynasty, who was frightened by the enemy he was killing at the border and who scared the foreign servant to stop crying, is now squatting at the gate of Ji Song's house, confronting Dahuang.

I don’t know if this kid has forgotten the shadow of being almost bitten, or he is just overjoyed to have just come back.The last time I came home, I kicked Dahuang without saying a word.

But what kind of dog is Rhubarb?

That was Ji's baby bump, and even the master Ji Song had never really kicked it.The family even treats it as one of their own. They all know that this is Ji's house beast. They usually coax it or support it. When has Dahuang ever been wronged?
But the good guy came up and beat up Dahuang. Dahuang was stunned at that time. It was obviously the first time he had been beaten in so many years, and he didn't react for a while.

When Dahuang came to his senses, Xue Wanche was dumbfounded. If others didn't know Dahuang's combat power, how could he know it?

It was Dahuang who led him and Ji Song through five passes, killed six generals, and then rushed into the enemy camp and killed the Turkic general.Usually five or six big men are not enough to look at Dahuang.

Over the years, who among the bad guys in Chang'an doesn't know the name of Dahuang?No petty thief dares to hang out in front of rhubarb, and even those criminal thieves will feel weak in the legs when they see rhubarb.

But now Rhubarb is beaten?

After reacting, Dahuang pounced on Xue Wanche without saying a word. The strength and power were comparable to those of a giant insect in the mountains. If Ji Song hadn't arrived in time and stopped the frantic Dahuang, Xue Wanche would have been bitten!
So, every time I came home from now on, I had to ask if Dahuang was there, otherwise I would not dare to come in.

The housekeeper Lao Liu was quite capable during this period, but because of the beating of Da Huang, the old lady was called to scold him, saying that Da Huang was beaten at his own door. How did you become a housekeeper?

If it doesn't work, just replace it. There are many people who want to take over the position at home.If Ji Song hadn't said a few nice words to him in the end, he would have been lost to the position he had finally earned.

Ji's mother really regarded Dahuang as one of her own. When she fell ill and fainted, the whole family was panicked, but it was Dahuang who stayed at the door of her room without eating or drinking until she regained consciousness, and then left.I heard that Rhubarb slept for a whole day and a night that time, which frightened everyone into thinking that Rhubarb was dying.

After that, rhubarb was a taboo against Ji's mother. If Ji Song bullied her, she would be scolded, let alone beaten.Some time ago, Ji Song was trying to reduce Dahuang's stinking problem. Ji's mother felt distressed and often complained about Ji Song's cruelty.

But now he was beaten at the door of his house?Is this a big deal?So he ordered that anyone who saw Xue Wanche, a fool, would be beaten out with sticks.

Therefore, Xue Wanche squatted at the door and could not get in, and it was impossible for Old Liu to really beat Xue Wanche away, the dignified prince.As long as he didn't come in, he would be invisible.

Ji Song walked out calmly, saw Lao Xue sitting on the steps with his back to him, and kicked him directly.

"If you leave, your Majesty the Duke will not feel ashamed!"

He looked at this guy with disdain and walked out.

Rhubarb has such a clever nose. As long as this guy dares to enter the front yard, Rhubarb will probably pounce out.As for the kennel door?hehe!That's just a decoration. If Dahuang is willing, even the city wall can't stop this guy.

Anyway, Dahuang has identified this guy now. As soon as he smells the scent, he will run out of the kennel and settle the score with this guy.

In order to keep his family safe for a while, he had no choice but to come out.

Soon we arrived at the largest restaurant in Chang'an, Zuixian Tower.This is the only second property left by the Ji family in Chang'an after the family split.One is a perfume shop, and the second one is Zuixian Tower.

However, although the Ji family occupies the majority of the members in Zuixian Tower, the Qin family, Li family, Cheng family, and Yuchi family all have a certain share, but not much!

Today, Zuixian Tower is an iconic place in Chang'an. Even those who have never been to Chang'an can still hear the name Zuixian Tower from passing merchants.

What is the best building in the world, the best in Chang'an? The reputation of this building for the delicious food and wine of the Tang Dynasty has long spread all over the country.Those outsiders who come to Chang'an will definitely regret it if they don't go to Zuixian Tower once.

Even if the local rich people spend a lot of money, they still have to put on a show in Zuixian Tower, otherwise they will not dare to say that they have been to Chang'an City.

Not to mention those foreign businessmen who want to come to Zuixian Tower, they have to queue up first. Just like this, if you encounter a banquet hosted by a powerful person in Chang'an, you have to wait until you can explain it.

As soon as he entered the door, he was welcomed by the shopkeeper into Ji Song's exclusive room on the top floor.

Xue Wanche just came back from outside. The last time he wanted to have a drink with Ji Song, something happened, otherwise he would have dragged Ji Song here to make food.

It's not that he can't afford it, but that no one in his family allows him to spend money randomly. The monthly expenses are calculated in advance.When he spent too much money, he would find a way to go there by himself, and warned him not to go into debt.

This really drove Lao Xue to a standstill, as he usually only had a few sips.But Jialiang, who is used to drinking in Zuixianlou, who would drink from a roadside stall?

Although he was also involved in Zuixian Tower, everyone had agreed in advance.Dividends are distributed at the end of each year, but you still have to pay for meals and drinks on weekdays, and no credit is given.This was hard for him who was a heavy drinker, so he took Ji Song here to drink when he had time.

"I said your Dahuang is too stingy. Didn't you just kick him? As for seeing me as if you want to see your enemy? You don't know, it was almost the same last time."

Xue Wanche pointed at his vitals and said with lingering fear: "If I'm just a little short of this, my happiness for the rest of my life will be completely ruined. I might have to go to the palace to keep His Majesty company."

Ji Song rolled his eyes and thought, you still know how to be afraid?
Who the hell is the leading general who is leading the charge in the Tang Dynasty's war now?It's like you, a fool, don't risk your life. I heard that he was tripped by the enemy's tripping rope last time. If the soldiers hadn't tried their best to protect him, the grass would have been three feet high in front of his grave.

I didn't have a long memory, but I heard that it was the same as before after going to Longxi. Li Shimin was almost angry to death when he found out.The emperor had commented on this fool before, saying that he was either a big victory or a big defeat. Now that I think about it, it's absolutely true.

Since the Tang Dynasty's national strength recovered a little, it has crushed the neighboring countries in terms of national strength. From then on, whenever the two armies fought, very few people would personally take part in the battle as the commander.

It's not that I have become timid, but I don't want to at all.

There was nothing we could do in the past. We had just emerged from the ruins of the late Sui Dynasty, and the food that the Tang Dynasty ate was still the food left over from the previous Sui Dynasty.The place is full of old, weak, women and children, and people often starve to death. How can there be food to hand over to the national treasury?
At that time, we were fighting for our lives, because the country simply did not have the ability to support a steady and steady war. It basically took the wrong approach and did everything possible, just hoping to end the war in a short time.

But things are different now. A strong national power means that Datang has the ability to fight a protracted war.Although this consumes a bit more, at least it won't be a big defeat.

As long as there is no major defeat, with the national power of the Tang Dynasty, even if they are delayed, they can drag the opponent to death. There is no need for the general to charge into the battle.Because once the general is killed or captured, it will most likely lead to a sharp drop in morale and lead to a rout.It also smeared the Tang Dynasty and made the bosses and emperors in the court look bad.

"You are complaining. You are so complacent that you dare to say and do anything when you are happy. Sooner or later, you will be ruined by your mouth. Dahuang provoked you? You came up and beat you up. ?Fortunately, I didn’t see it. If you were to catch me, I would beat you until you have teeth all over the floor.”

"I can't stand your bad habits!"

Ji Song became more and more angry as he talked. Why did he blindly recognize such a brother in the first place?He is simply a troublemaker. He seems to feel uncomfortable if he doesn't find anything for you. He has owed this guy so many favors over the years, and it still doesn't make people worry.

"Aren't you trying to be brave? Okay, in a few days I'll beg His Majesty to let you go to the sea. There are many giant sea beasts there. You can fight as much as you want. Anyway, even if you lose, you will be eaten by the fish. The officers and men on the ship did whatever they were supposed to do, and it didn’t have any big impact. If you continue like this, I don’t know how many more victims of Pao Ze will be killed in the Tang Dynasty."

Xue Wanche's face turned green when he heard this. Look, this is what a human said?If anyone else said this, he would think it was nonsense, but when it came from his own brother, he had to believe it!

If you say you will get to the sea, you will definitely get to the sea. If you say it will be tomorrow, it will never be delayed until the day after tomorrow.

"No! Good brother, you don't know that I am a landlubber. I am a hero on land, but worse than a bear on water. If you let me go to the sea, you might as well kill me instead!"

But seeing that Ji Song was unmoved, he took a sip of wine and said angrily: "I'm not going anyway. I only have this ability in my life. If I can't even use it, what's the value of my life?" ?”

"Charging into battle, do you think I want to? But I can't learn the skill of commanding Ruoding, and I can't learn it. Apart from giving up these hundred pounds, what else can I do that can make people look up to me? I'm not you , both civil and military, and more thoughtful than anything else. I know that you have been protecting my brother all these years, otherwise I would have been sent to such a miserable state and suffered so much."

He is naive, but not stupid.He knew what Ji Song had done for him, but with this little ability, what else could he do if he didn't work hard?
Because of what happened back then, my own brother was embarrassed to associate with me and always felt ashamed of myself.If it weren't for Ji Song's help, would he have been able to marry Du?

Even if Du was willing, would Du Ruhui allow his sister to marry a reckless man like him?
Ji Song was a little stunned when he heard this. It turned out that he knew everything and understood everything, but he never said it!

"Oh! Forget it, stop talking!"

"But you have to promise me that you won't be so reckless in the future. When I heard that you were knocked off your horse, I almost scared me to death. Fortunately, your men are quite capable, otherwise."

Ji Song didn't say any more. Since he knew it in his heart, there was no need for him to say anything.

"But you should think about going to sea. Brother, when have I ever harmed you? In the next few decades, there will be very few wars on land. The usefulness of generals like you will become less and less, and they will definitely be marginalized in the future. The target. Your Majesty is still thinking of affection, so get out of here, otherwise you will regret it in the future!"

Seeing that this guy still looked unwilling, I became very angry.

"This matter is settled. If you don't go, I will go to my sister-in-law and tell you. I am discussing with you now to give you face. Don't be shameless. Let's see what you can do."

Xue Wanche's face turned dark and he glared at Ji Song, but when he saw the look in Ji Song's eyes, he was immediately discouraged.You can't say it, you can't fight it, so what else can you do?Accept your fate!
Seeing that he didn't speak, Ji Song nodded with satisfaction, poured him a glass of wine with a smile, pushed it in front of him, and said: "That's right, isn't it just moving from land to sea? What's the big deal, don't forget Bro, what did I do before? Not to mention anything else, but at sea, bro, this is what I did."

When you say thumbs up, the meaning is self-evident!

"But what can I do at sea? I have only been able to do this on horseback in my life, and I am much weaker at sea. If you are thrown into the sea and sink immediately, you are a waste. As long as you are not embarrassed, I don't care. Yes, but I’m used to being embarrassed, so it doesn’t matter!”

Ji Song listened indifferently and said with a smile: "This is my business, brother. I guarantee that you will be useful."

Seeing that this guy still looked unhappy, Ji Song put his shoulder on his shoulder and said, "Okay, what's the big deal? But you have to practice your swimming skills, otherwise you accidentally fall into the sea and get drowned." If you die, you will have to be laughed out of your head!"

"You are not required to be proficient in water skills, but you must at least be able to swim ten miles and eight miles, so that others have a chance to rescue you, right?"

"Ten miles and eight miles?"

When Xue Wanche heard this, his face immediately turned pale. He felt dizzy when he saw the water. He was still swimming ten miles in the sea?It's better to kill him then!
(End of this chapter)