Ma Wuming kept saying that he wanted to break up with Xiao Chen, but he still sat there and didn't leave.
It seems that even though he is angry, the friendship cannot be broken.
What's more, Xiao Chen has always valued his friends the most.
"What I miss the most in my heart is your horse brother, but I really don't know that your Ministry of Industry still wants horses? Calm down your anger. I'll just ask them to send a few thousand more horses later. I don't have any others in Yanyun County.
It's just that there are plenty of horses." Xiao Chen waited for him to finish venting, and then spoke slowly.
"Well, this is still a human saying." Ma Wuming immediately replied with anger, "What we want is not a war horse, but a cart horse. As long as it is strong, it will be fine. If you get me a war horse, I'm afraid I will be beaten by Lu again."
Jing Nasi snatched it away... When will you bring it to me?"
"Then you have to wait until I get back?" Xiao Chen didn't know when the pole was ready.
Seeing that Ma Wuming was about to change his expression again, he smiled and said, "I didn't prepare horses for you this time, but there are a thousand mule mules, five hundred camels, and fifteen hundred donkeys. It's really on board."
I can’t hold it anymore, otherwise I will bring you more..."
"Oh my, you kid is so angry when you talk! You are joking with me on purpose, right?" Ma Wuming jumped up immediately, hugged Xiao Chen and kissed him on the face.
"Brother, don't be like this. I don't like this tone either!" Xiao Chen's face was so wet and sticky that he felt uncomfortable.
"I'll send someone to pick it up right away. Please write something and hurry up!" Ma Wuming was impatient.
"Why are you in a hurry?" Xiao Chen said, "I know you are coming back and have already prepared some wine..."
"Why are you so anxious about drinking? Hurry up and write for me. I'll order someone to rush over immediately. If Chen Wenqi and the others find out about this, they will definitely intercept it!" Ma Wuming was even more anxious than Lu Jing.
He urged Xiao Chen to write the calligraphy, grabbed it and hurried away.
Xiao Chen sighed, who do you think you can call me a friend? I've been back for two days, young master, and you don't even want to take care of me, even if you don't want to have a meal with me!
Fortunately, the third minister made a special trip to have dinner with him, and it was Wang Anbang, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
The two of them are close friends to a certain extent. Among the major ministers, Xiao Chen has the best relationship with him... at least on the surface.
Not only did he come to eat and drink, he also brought a sumptuous banquet.
"Brother, don't blame me for being rude. After all, I can't invite you to my home now. I can only come to my house and set up a banquet for you." He said it very cheerfully.
The situation is unclear now, and no one dares to get too close to Xiao Chen. The emperor has hinted that no one is allowed to pick up Xiao Chen, so if he holds a banquet at home to pick up Xiao Chen, wouldn't it be against the decree and disrespectful?
But it's okay to come and visit him.
After all, public is public and private is private.
Qin Hui still has three good friends, so Xiao Chen is not allowed to have a few close friends?
Besides, Xiao Chenyuan was still thinking about giving them gifts in Yanyun County. Now that Xiao Chen is back, if you don't come to take a look, you won't be able to explain it.
This is human nature, and the emperor can understand it.
To take a step back, if you don't come, the emperor may think you are unkind and unjust...
The fat man, Li Hong, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, arrived, and soon after, Liu Wenzheng, the doctor of the Ministry of Household Affairs, also came. Before even saying a few words, Chen Ming and Zhang Baiwan arrived again.
Just as I sat down, another second-grade official came, who turned out to be Lin Dongyang, the governor of Jiangdong County?
He came to Beijing to report on his work. He just heard that Xiao Chen was back and came to visit immediately.
I thought that Xiao Chen's house must be deserted, but unexpectedly it was full of guests. Even Wang Anbang, the Minister of Personnel, came in person. It was really unexpected.
Later, several Qianhu Dusi from Jinyiwei, several commanders from the Forbidden Army, and officials from various ministries also came together.
In a short while, more than a hundred people arrived. Some people had such small official positions that they did not even have seats and could only stand. However, after such a great event, no one wanted to leave.
Zhang Baiwan hurriedly ordered people to order ten banquet tables in the restaurant, along with tables, chairs, benches, and waiters.
The originally deserted living room suddenly became lively, full of laughter and joy, almost like a wedding.
In Wang Anbang’s words, it’s the New Year before we are fifteen, and it’s rare for everyone to get together today. Let’s just spend an old age with my brother Xiao!
Here, Brother Xiao, no matter what official position he has, we are all brothers, and no one should be restrained. One of you here today is not drunk, and I don’t follow suit either!
The meal lasted until the evening, and when it was time to hold the lanterns, three big bosses, Zhu Xiaochuan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Jinyi Guards, Wu Zicheng, the leader of the Forbidden Army, and Wu Zhongze, the Admiral of the Nine Sects, also arrived hand in hand.
They all thought that there would be no one in Xiao Chen's house at the moment, but they didn't expect it to be so lively, and they couldn't help but be surprised.
Everyone wants to talk to Xiao Chen alone, but since there are so many people here, it seems that there is no way to talk about serious things. No matter what, just treat it as the Chinese New Year, drink!
Just as he was getting warm from his drink, another big shot unexpectedly came, but it was Gong Shouli, the eunuch with a pen?
Everyone was startled when they heard that he was coming. The originally lively atmosphere solidified instantly. Everyone stood up. Wang Anbang, Zhu Xiaochuan and others also quickly stood up, took a breath and stood in awe.
That’s not to say that Gong Shouli is not qualified to welcome him!
Everyone thought he was here to deliver an edict.
You're not here to drink, are you? This guy and Mr. Xiao are sworn enemies, and they're at odds with each other!
Gong Shouli didn't come to deliver an order, but he came here to follow an order. He wanted to see how Xiao Chen was doing and whether he was dead...
I feel a little dizzy when I see the people in this room. Damn it, do you still have the heart to treat me?
I originally wanted to show off my power with Xiao Chen, and even thought of all kinds of mean and sarcastic words, but I didn't expect this scene.
That's fine with others, but Zhu Xiaochuan, Wang Anbang, Wu Zicheng and others are far above him in rank. He didn't come with an imperial edict. Not only did he not dare to show off his power, he also had to kneel down and kowtow to others...
Damn!
I should have known I wouldn't be here!
"Old Gong, you're already here, what can you do without a drink?" Seeing that he was about to leave, Wu Zicheng quickly grabbed him and forced him into his seat.
"Yes, we have never been close to each other. It's rare for us to get together today through Mr. Xiao's banquet. We have to have two drinks anyway." Wu Zhongze said.
"If you don't drink other people's wine, I, Lin Dongyang, have come all the way here, so why don't you allow me to offer you a drink?" What Lin Dongyang gave him was not a toast, but a penalty drink.
It's okay if this guy doesn't deal with Xiao Chen, but he actually went to find trouble with his niece Yang Feng'er, which made him quite annoyed.
What the hell, you are such a big eunuch, how can you be so small-minded?
My niece is just a noble person and a widow. Xiao Chen was entrusted by me to take care of her for a while. How the hell do you treat her like a member of Xiao Chen’s party and make everything difficult for a woman like her?
When beating a dog, it depends on the owner, right? Not to mention my niece!