Chapter 158: The Great Feast
The military strategy was agreed, and a banquet was held later.
Tian Xin didn't drink alcohol, and sat beside Guan Yu to concentrate on eating, while Liu Bei raised his glass again and again to appease Wen Ping and other military officials from the Nanyang Hao family.
The real combat effectiveness of the Nanyang soldiers is the private soldiers brought by these wealthy families, and the 5,000 county soldiers recruited by the county lieutenant Deng Fu are not high, so they can only be regarded as barely forming an army, but they are actually here to serve as auxiliaries and transport supplies.
It is good to fight hard in the war and leave the matter of military merit to Nanyang Haoqiang, and these people are also happy to work hard.
When the wine was drunk, Liu Bei had already sat down beside Tian Yu with a cup, and couldn't help crying: "The country has let the country let it, and the country has been wronged." ”
Tian Yu couldn't hold back his emotions, hugging Liu Bei's arm and crying.
Cao Cao cried ten times in public, while Liu Bei only cried five times in public, not counting Liu Feng's incident, there were two pieces of tear farewell Tian Yu and sighing for the hip meat, as well as worshipping Liu Biao, crying Pang Tong, and crying Fa Zheng three times.
The music in the tent stopped, and Liu Bei's left arm wrapped around Tian Yu's shoulder, choking and crying.
Guan Yu, Liu Ba, Fu Kuang and others hung their heads silently, and there was a lot of sadness.
Infected by emotions, Tian Xin was also melancholy.
The figures of Yu Ban and Lu Yi flashed in their minds, and thinking about it was nothing more than a sentence, the loser has no human rights.
When Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun were in rebellion, Liu Ziping of the Plains raised Liu Bei to engage in fighting thieves together, encountered Zhang Chun's rebels, and was annihilated by the beaten army, Liu Bei pretended to be dead on the battlefield, and his friends pushed a cart to meet his corpse, so he escaped.
Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun were the heroic and powerful rebels during the Yellow Turban, and after the war, the imperial court cut redundant officials, cut to Liu Bei, and also cut to Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun, so they did not hesitate to rebel, Youzhou, Jizhou, Qingzhou, Yanzhou There are many local officials who respond.
Coupled with the Wuhuan soldiers who were bewitched by them, officials from all over the country, remnants of the Yellow Turbans, and powerful soldiers who merged with each other, it was really a mess.
It was not the robe of the Yellow Turban that killed Liu Bei in the past, but also the heroes around him, and even the friendly troops of yesterday.
There is no way to escape, so you can only pretend to be dead and wait for others to move the body.
was so miserable back then, Liu Bei never cried in public.
Liu Bei and Tian Yu drank three more cups, and then he staggered back to the main seat, rolled up his sleeves to wipe away his tears, smiled at Tian Xin, and looked around at everyone, at this time Qingyang vocal music remembered: "Sun Quan is afraid of the courage of filial piety, so he tricks me." It also has the meaning of a thief. It can be described as killing two birds with one stone, and the strategy is deep. ”
With a long breath of wine, Liu Bei said in a resolute tone: "I will make Xiaoxian to participate in the battle with Yunchang, and the soldiers of Nanyang will be sent to the south bank to attack Wuchang according to the plan." I waited for 30,000 people to wait for Zhang Wenyuan, so that he could know that I also knew the soldiers, and I was not comparable to Sun Quan. ”
"After this feast, all battalions are not allowed to drink, be vigilant and prepare for war!"
Guan Yu bowed sideways, and more than 40 people in the big tent bowed their hands and bowed for a long time: "Obey the order." ”
Liu Bei smiled, waved his hand, and everyone received the gift, and saw Liu Bei smile at Tian Xin and said: "If Xiaoxian can capture Sun Quan, the south of Wancheng, the west of Xinye, the east of Danshui, and the north of Hanshui will all be assigned to Zhaoyangyi for Xiaoxiantun army." ”
"Your Majesty, the minister will kill the thief."
Tian Xin arched his hand, and his tone was calm: "The athletes under the command of the minister are not accustomed to water warfare, so I implore you to stay in the camp to defend Your Majesty." ”
"Hmph, why does Xiaoxian despise me?"
Liu Bei's tone was slightly excited: "There are tens of thousands of troops around Sun Quan, and Xiaoxian intends to break the army alone?" ”
"I don't dare."
"I know that filial piety is concerned about the overall situation, but breaking Sun Quan is the top priority, and filial piety must not be wasted because of small things."
"Yes, keep in mind."
Liu Bei saw Tian Xin's cautious appearance and frowned: "Xiaoxian, you should be like Dingguo, you should not be restrained." ”
"The minister has a dull personality, and when he first sees His Majesty, he doesn't dare to let go wild."
"Then filial piety might as well drink a full glass, and the wine can be enjoyed."
Under Liu Bei's playful gaze, Tian Xin arched his hand: "The minister receives the order." ”
Guan Yu turned his head to look at Tian Xin's side face, and then turned his head back, Tian Ji, Jiang Liang, Xie Fu, Luo De, and Yu Zhong who came with Tian Xin were a little stiff, and the others were mostly smiling.
Goo-to-goo, Tian Xin is full of drinks, and the wine does not leak.
As soon as he put down the Jiufeng black-patterned vermilion lacquer cup, he heard Liu Bei ask, "Maybe drink again?" ”
"The minister can drink."
The smile on Liu Bei's face gradually faded, and he waved his hand: "Drink again." ”
"Your Ministers obey."
The two waiters carried the wine barrel to Tian Xin's side, carefully poured the wine, Tian Xin looked down at the eight points full of wine in the cup, the corners of his mouth were upturned, and his right hand was raised and his head was raised.
The empty cup was placed on the table, and the two waiters looked up to see Liu Bei, and continued to pour wine for Tian Xin, the slightly cloudy wine was poured into the cup, and Tian Xin drank another cup.
By the time he had drunk the fifth cup, there was no one smiling in the tent.
When the waiter was embarrassed to continue pouring wine, Liu Bei asked, "Filial piety first, maybe drink again?" ”
"Don't hide it from Your Majesty, the minister can still drink."
Liu Bei waved his hand, and the two waiters continued to pour wine, and Tian Xinlai did not refuse.
When the ninth cup was down, Liu Bei spoke: "Xiaoxian, you shouldn't restrain your nature. ”
"Your Majesty, human beings are inherently evil, and ministers do not want to make mistakes. It is not easy for a minister to live in the world, and he is a pro-party person, so he does not dare to make mistakes. ”
Liu Bei listened and looked up at the open ceiling of the big tent, and could vaguely see an eagle circling and flying by, and couldn't help but smile at the corners of his mouth: "Filial piety is no less than Ah Sheng, I can tolerate Ah Sheng, and I can tolerate filial piety." ”
Tian Xin's slightly drowsy head immediately sobered up, raised his hand to wipe off the red scarf on his head, revealing his inch-long short hair full of sweat, and wiped the sweat on his face with a cloth towel: "Your Majesty, in addition to the fighting skills, the minister is proud of this stubbornness. ”
Liu Bei also picked up the wine glass and raised his head to drink: "Xiaoxian once violated discipline in the army, and Yun Chang punished him with a cane. Since Xiaoxian led the troops, I still thought that if Xiaoxian made a mistake, it would be better to teach Xiaoxian a lesson from the elders. But filial piety is restrained everywhere, which really makes me dislike. ”
"It is precisely because of the knowledge of His Majesty's generosity that the minister dares to be stubborn and presumptuous. If he survived under Cao Pi and Sun Quan, the ministers had to do nothing, and they didn't dare to act alone. ”
Tian Xin said and turned his head to look at the wine in the barrel, and the corners of his mouth curled up and hummed softly: "This kind of wine is no different from white water to the minister." Ministers can eat enough, but they can't get drunk. ”
Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu with a smile at this time: "Yun Chang, filial piety is drunk first." ”
Guan Yu stroked his beard and smiled: "It's drunk, judging from the ministers, you can drink three cups at most." ”
Liu Bei untied a mutton fat jade cicada with the jade belt around his waist, handed it out and handed it to the waiter: "I know that filial piety doesn't love gold and jade things first, and now I am a general of the country, and I am a marquis because of my merits, but I have no inch of jade, so I am not afraid of thieves and ministers?" ”
Tian Xin caught it with both hands: "Thank you, Your Majesty for the reward." ”
Liu Bei corrected with a smile: "I should say thank you." ”
"Yes, thank you."
Tian Xin got up and bowed for a long time, hung the mutton fat jade cicada on the right side of his belt, and sat down when he saw Liu Bei waving his hand.
When he sat down, Liu Bei raised his glass again: "Come, drink it full." ”
Everyone raised their glasses and drank one after another, Tian Xin still didn't take the wine glass, except for a little flush on his cheeks, there was no difference from before.
Liu Bei and Guan Yu looked at each other, both smiled bitterly, raised their glasses from afar, and ignored Tian Xin when they each drank.
After two or three more glasses, everyone was drunk, Liu Bei rolled up his sleeves and tucked the small drum in the hall, beat the drum and danced.
Those who dance badly, or who play the wrong beat, either pretend to be ugly as punishment, or punish themselves for drinking.
During this period, two people learned donkey barking and were able to pass the test.
When he arrived at Tian Xin's place, Tian Xin picked up the drum handed by the waiter and accompanied Liu Bei.
And Guan Yu was simple, got up and danced with Liu Bei with the drum, and left a vacant seat, so that Tian Yu also had room to rotate.