Soldiers come to the world

Sun Quan's banquet was not held in Qichun County, but on Sun Quan's boat in the Yangtze River. Sun Quan's boat was a huge [-]-stone building boat named "Tiger Zun", which was built last year. It is also currently the largest warship in Jiangdong. It cannot sail into Taihu Lake and is usually moored on the Yangtze River outside Wuhu County.

The whole big ship is more than [-] feet long from bow to stern, and nearly eight feet high. From a distance, it looks like a moving hill on the river. There is a huge wooden carving of a tiger's head on the bow, with a fierce and ferocious face. It's like a huge tiger lying on the surface of the river, which is chilling.

The banquet was held in the lobby on the first floor of the big ship. The lobby is extremely spacious, five feet wide and ten feet long, just like a small palace. The embroidered Wu brocade is either brightly colored or fresh and elegant. There are bronze animal head incense burners in the corners of the surrounding walls. Green smoke curls up and a faint fragrance permeates the cabin.

There are more than a dozen musicians sitting in the upper left corner, playing the qin and the sheng, making the hall full of music and making it extremely lively. Amid the melodious music, a group of dancers danced gracefully with their long sleeves, as if a fairy had descended.

There are more than [-] small tables around the lobby, on which are placed golden bowls and jade dishes. On the soft seats behind the small tables are the civil and military officials from Jiangdong. On the north side are two large tables. Sun Quan is the host, and on the right is Liu Jing, the host and guest of Jingzhou. On the other two sides, Jiang Gan, the envoy of Cao Cao, is the first on the left, Zhuge Liang, the representative of Liu Bei, is the first on the right, and Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu and other high-ranking civil and military officials are seated next to the left and right.

At this time, there was a clear sound of cloud boards in the lobby, the drums stopped, and the dancers retreated one after another. Sun Quan raised his ear cups and stood up with a smile: "It's such a joy to have friends coming from afar. , to discuss the world's major affairs, I am the proprietor, entertaining everyone is not good, I would like to toast you a glass as an apology!"

After finishing speaking, he took a drink from his earcup, and everyone drank with him. Sun Quan laughed again: "Today we don't talk about business, just talk about romance, eat and drink as much as you want, and you will not rest until you get drunk!"

Everyone laughed, "Very good, just talk about Fengyue!"

Sun Quan applauded twice, the cloud board knocked again, and immediately the drums and music rang together, and the dancers entered again. The lobby was toasting, and it was very lively. At this time, Jiang Gan came to Liu Jing with a glass of wine, and said with a smile: "Every time During the banquet in the army, when Prime Minister Cao mentioned the heroes of the world, he would always talk about Young Master Jing, wishing we could have a drink together, Jiang Qian has heard about the young master's name for a long time, and we will see you today, I will offer you a cup!"

Liu Jing got up and took the cup and said, "Sir, you are too polite. Liu Jing's younger generation, who dares to be a hero, I'd like to offer a toast to you."

He raised his ear cup and drank it down, looking at Jiang Gan with a smile, Jiang Gan was a little guilty, laughed dryly twice, and drank the cup again. At this time, Zhou Yu said with a smile: "Brother Ziyi, I heard that Cao Cao in the past The Prime Minister cooks wine and discusses heroes, only Meng De and Xuan De are allowed, so now there is a new hero in the world? Zi Yi might as well come and listen."

Zhang Zhao also said with a smile: "Such interesting things, just to accompany the wine, Mr. Jiang talk about it."

Jiang Gan had no choice but to smile at everyone: "Prime Minister Cao used to cook wine and talk about heroes. It's the past. When he came back from conquering Wuhuan last year, the prime minister had a banquet for all civil and military officials. He was so excited that he said that the heroes of the old world are all dead. , the younger generations are formidable, the rising heroes of the world, only Liu Yanqing of Jingzhou and Sun Zhongmou of Jiangdong!"

Everyone laughed, at this time Cheng Pu winked at Captain Ling Tong, Ling Tong understood, got up and said: "As a hero, you should use your sword to cheer up, why not listen to the melody, I would like to dance the sword to cheer up the Lord and Liu Zhoumu."

Zhou Yu's expression changed, and just as he was about to stop, Sun Quan nodded happily and said, "Since General Ling has such a heart, I agree!"

Ling Tong drew his sword in his hand and strode into the hall. With a swipe of the sword, there was a cold light everywhere, only to hear Ling Tong sing loudly: "The hero is gone, the dust of the levy is not gone, the wind is blowing in Jingzhou, and the Jiangdong is out of its sheath. Look for heroes again. Only the victor can be invited..."

His singing was desolate, and his sword became stronger and stronger. Gradually, he approached Liu Jing. He stabbed with the sword suddenly, and retracted it about a foot away from Liu Jing's throat. Liu Jing felt the murderous intent of the sword, and his eyes slowly narrowed Standing up, holding the hilt of the sword, Zhou Yu couldn't bear it anymore, stood up and shouted: "Lieutenant Ling, have you drunk too much? Get off!"

There was no sound in the hall, Sun Quan suddenly came back to his senses, stared at Ling Tong sharply, Ling Tong burst into tears suddenly, swung his sword and slashed at Liu Jing, Shen Mi rushed out behind Liu Jing, swift as an ape, and immediately Ling Tong fell to the ground.

Sun Quan was furious, slapped the table, pointed at Ling Tong and shouted, "Come on, arrest me!"

More than a dozen guards rushed up, pinned down Ling Tong, and tied him up with ropes. Ling Tong shouted loudly: "Liu Jing, if you don't avenge the murder of your father, I, Ling Tong, swear!"

It was only then that everyone realized that Ling Tong wanted to avenge his father's death. Many people breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, otherwise, Marquis Wu would not have been able to explain clearly. The guards pushed Ling Tong to the ground. The gold wine bottle was thrown at him fiercely. The wine bottle can hold a bucket of wine and is extremely heavy. When the wine bottle hit Ling Tong's forehead, blood flowed immediately.

Sun Quan knew in his heart that if he didn't act ruthlessly today, he would not be able to explain to Liu Jing, so he said angrily, "Push it down, behead him!"

Several guards dragged Ling Tong away, but Liu Jing waved his hands and shouted: "Wait a minute!"

Seeing the eyes of countless people pleading for mercy, including Zhou Yu, Liu Jing smiled at Sun Quan and said, "Marquis Wu, please allow me to have a word with General Ling."

Sun Quan nodded, "This life or death is up to the state shepherd to decide!"

The guards pushed Ling Tong back, Ling Tong bowed his head in hatred, and said nothing, Liu Jing said slowly: "I killed your father in the battle of Chaisang in the past, but when two armies fight, it is only about life and death. If I don't kill him, he will kill me, if he dies, he will have a son to avenge, if I die, who will avenge me?"

"If you die in a fight, I have nothing to say, but my father has retreated from the city, but you shot him to death with an arrow, that's different!" Ling Tong said angrily.

"What's the difference? Didn't he die on the battlefield?"

Liu Jing stared at Ling Tong, and his tone became severe, "If I rushed into your house and killed your father, you can indeed take revenge, but I killed him in the battle for the head of Chaisang City, why not? Just like you Father killed so many Jiangxia soldiers, killed Jiangxia General Wang Tai, if you want to seek revenge from me, then who will they seek revenge from!"

Ling Tong was speechless and bowed his head in silence. At this time, Liu Jing said to Sun Quan: "I will ask Marquis Wu for favors. For his young and ignorant sake, please spare him!"

Sun Quan was grateful in his heart, and he didn't want to kill Ling Tong if he had no other choice, so he pointed at Ling Tong and said, "For Zhou Mu's sake of pleading for you, I will spare your death, but the crime of living is unavoidable, come and push him away." Go down, hit two hundred army sticks hard, and be reduced to a soldier!"

This is how Sun Quan would behave. Of course, the executioner would not hit two hundred army sticks so much. He can be promoted after being demoted to a soldier, but he gave Liu Jing enough face and made Liu Jing feel comfortable. This matter will pass up.

Ling Tong gritted his teeth, still without saying a word, he was pushed down by the soldiers, Sun Quan took down the dagger from his waist, handed it to Shen Mi, and said, "Savior of a strong man in danger, Sun Quan is grateful and has nothing to respect. Mind."

"Thank you Marquis Wu for rewarding the sword!" Shen Mi took the sword with both hands, saluted and retreated.

Liu Jing bowed his hands to Sun Quan and said with a smile, "Marquis Wu is convincing!"

Sun Quan waved his hand and said with a smile: "I won't mention this matter, let's continue to drink, what did we say just now?"

Zhang Zhao next to him smiled and said, "Don't talk about state affairs, just talk about Fengyue!"

"Yes! Yes! Just talk about Fengyue."

Sun Quan laughed, and the sound of drum music immediately sounded, and a group of dancers flew in again. Jiang Gan drank several glasses, and seemed a little overwhelmed, but he was no longer as timid as before, and laughed loudly: "Speaking of Fengyue , Prime Minister Cao proposed to marry Wu Hou’s younger sister for his second son, I wonder what Wu Hou thinks?”

Sun Quan smiled faintly, "Although this is a beautiful thing, but my sister only marries a hero in the world, Cao Zhang doesn't seem to be a hero yet."

Speaking of this, he looked back at Liu Jing, and said with a smile: "I think Liu Zhou Mu is a hero in the world, but he can be my sister-in-law!"

Liu Jing secretly gave a wry smile. Although Sun Quan's attitude is admirable, but this way of refusal is a bit irritating...

Zhou Yu laughed again and said, "All the soldiers and civilians in Jiangdong sincerely hope that Princess Shangxiang can get married one day sooner. If she can marry in Jingzhou, that would be the best."

Everyone understood what Zhou Yu was referring to, and they all roared with laughter.

At this time, Liu Jing looked at Jiang Gan, and Jiang Gan immediately lowered his head. After a while, Jiang Gan stood up and seemed a little drunk and said: "Actually, my prime minister also said in private that Wu Hou's sister is too strong, and he hopes to marry his second son." Big Joe."

As soon as these words came out, there was no sound in the hall again, and all the generals were furious. Da Qiao was the wife of the former lord, and Cao Cao dared to insult his lord like this. Many people pressed on the hilt of their swords, drew their swords halfway, and glared at Jiang. Fuck, even Sun Quan changed color and snorted heavily.

Seeing that the situation was not going well, Zhang Zhao quickly smoothed things over and said, "Da Qiao is Bo Fu's wife. How could Prime Minister Cao say such things? Mr. Jiang must have drunk too much and talk in a daze. Hurry up and help him down."

At this time, Zhuge Liang sneered and said, "Prime Minister Cao really has this intention, but he is not asking for his son's marriage, but he wants it for himself. Not only Da Qiao, but also Xiao Qiao is what he is looking forward to."

All eyes in the lobby were looking at Zhuge Liang, and Zhou Yu, who was sitting next to Zhuge Liang, changed his face even more. He said coldly, "Sir, what proof do you have for saying this?"

Zhuge Liang said calmly: "I know that Cao Cao once built the Tongque Terrace, vowing to accept the beauties from all over the world in it. His son Cao Zhi wrote a poem on the Tongque Terrace, which can prove Cao Cao's idea."

Liu Jing asked: "Do you remember this Tongque Terrace Fu?"

"Its text is gorgeous and beautiful, so you can remember it!"

Zhuge Liang smiled slightly, got up and recited slowly: "Looking at the long flow of the water, looking at the nourishing appearance of the fruits in the garden; standing on the left and right, there are jade dragons and golden phoenixes, holding two trees in the southeast, happy to be with them day and night common......"

Before Zhuge Liang could finish speaking, there was a loud bang, and it was Tai Shici who kicked over the table, furious, drew his sword and rushed towards Jiang Gan, while Lu Meng hugged him hurriedly, "Wu Hou is on top, Ziyi must not draw his sword. "

Tai Shici suddenly came to his senses, put his sword back in its sheath, pointed at Jiang Gan and cursed: "I wish I could eat your flesh and sleep on your skin to vent my hatred!"

Jiang Gan was so frightened that he fell to his knees on the ground and bowed to Sun Quan: "I made a mistake after drinking, I hope Marquis Wu will spare me!"

Sun Quan was so angry that his face was livid, and he couldn't say a word for a long time. Before Sun Quan could open his mouth, Liu Jing pleaded for Jiang Gan: "The two countries are fighting each other. If you don't kill me, Mr. Jiang is just a messenger. This matter has nothing to do with him. Please don't take your anger out on him, try to ensure his safety!"

Sun Quan suppressed his anger and waved his sleeves, "He drank too much, help him down!"

A guard hurriedly helped Jiang Gan go down, Zhang Zhao looked at Jiang Gan's back as he staggered away, and couldn't help sighing in his heart, even if Marquis Wu had a heart for Cao Cao's appointment, I'm afraid the generals below won't tolerate it, they are all damned Kong Ming, thinking of this, Zhang Zhao gave Zhuge Liang a hard look.

Liu Jing also looked at Zhuge Liang, thinking to himself, 'Did he see something? '

But Zhuge Liang didn't realize it, picked up the tremella yellow cup on the table, and savored the fine wine in the cup carefully.