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In Zuru Mansion, Nan'an Lane, north of Xingqing Mansion City, Deputy Privy Councilor Yeli Wangrong was reviewing military reports in his study. He was hesitant to decide something. He raised his eyes and stared out the window, lost in thought. While he was weighing the matter carefully, he saw a
The figure flashed out of the moon door, sneaked along the wall and towards the door. His face immediately darkened and he shouted: "You bastard, come back here!"
The figure was shocked, turned around slowly, entered the study with his head lowered, and stood in the room dejectedly.
Yeli Wangrong said in a deep voice: "Where are you going again?"
It was the eldest son Yeli Huaide who was summoned back by Yeli Wangrong. He accepted the invitation from his friend and planned to sneak out of the house to attend the meeting, but unexpectedly he was discovered by his father. At this moment, he felt upset and secretly thought that he would have known better.
So, I took the trouble to go out through the back door. In order to save two steps, my father caught me. It seems that I won't be able to get out today.
"My son received a message and is going to Jinbo Lake...well, Jinbo Lake Guild Hall..."
Before Huaide could finish his explanation, Yeli Wangrong shouted: "You can only eat, drink and have fun when you don't have a formal appearance all day long. How do you look like you are about to command an army? When I go to the Privy Council next month for inspection, I'm afraid that
Don’t you want to disgrace my old face?”
Ye Lihuaide muttered: "Immediately step down, bows, arrows, swords and spears, I ask myself, I am not afraid."
Yeli Wangrong slapped the table and said angrily: "You are a general who is going to be a commander. If you are only brave, you are a barbarian. How can you lead good soldiers? A man can command five thousand people and is not familiar with military books and strategies.
When fighting, you have to kill people! Don’t think that your second uncle, who is in charge of the Xiangyou Supervisory Military Division, can protect you for the rest of your life. The Xiangyou Supervisory Military Division is in Shizhou, not the mainland, it is a border war zone..."
Yeli Huaide protested: "I earned this command through actual military exploits, not under the care of my second uncle! Father, go and find out, brothers will all obey me!"
Yeli Wangrong said angrily: "Is this commander given by the imperial court or by your big-headed soldiers? They serve you for nothing! I can tell you that the Privy Council has to take a test on the art of war during the examination.
When the time comes, don't come to me if you show your ugly face! If you can't pass the test, your second uncle's recommendation won't work, so go back to the third command, and I'll just be your prisoner!"
Yeli Huaide had no choice but to say: "I know, I'll go back and read a book right away." He then said breathlessly: "It's not easy to come back, and I can't even meet my friends. Then father, please find someone to help me get back to Gaodalang.
, just say you don’t allow me to go out.”
Yeli Wangrong blinked and asked: "Which Gao Dalang? From the Gao Huaien family in Kaifeng Prefecture?"
Ye Li Huaide said angrily: "Who else could it be? He sent me a message and invited me to go drink at some kind of restaurant in Jinbo Lake..."
Yeli Wangrong thought for a while and then asked: "Where is Gao Dalang on business now?"
Yeli Huaide said: "Yiwei Sima Jun left guard, coach. Hehe, he is not as good as me in this regard."
Yeli Wangrong glared: "You are so arrogant, they are the Forbidden Army, and besides, you haven't become the commander yet! Hmm... It's not easy for you to come back, so I'll give you permission this time."
Ye Lihuaide was stunned: "Really?"
Yeli Wangrong said: "Make more friends like this, and avoid those gangsters! By the way. Ask him later, if you want to be the commander of the left guard, just say what you want. Don't bother me! If
If you want, ask his family to send a message... Gao Huaien has been busy with political affairs since he became the governor of Kaifeng, and he doesn't travel much with our family, so it's time to take some time to get together."
Yeli Huaide immediately exploded: "Why are you willing to contribute when Gao Dalang is the commander, but I, the commander, have to fight with swords and guns by myself? Father, you are unfair! I am not your biological son!"
Yeli Wangrong shouted: "What nonsense are you talking about, get out of here!" Seeing that Yeli Huaide was still angry, he picked up the inkstone and prepared to smash it, Yeli Huaide immediately ran out and fled in the blink of an eye.
After leaving the gate of Zuru Mansion, a servant had already led the white jade lion horse. This horse was all white. It was a good horse sold by a large food merchant in the far west. Yeli Huaide paid a full three hundred taels of silver for it.
He has been with him for the past two years. He put his left hand on the horse's back, jumped up, and rode away, walking through the streets and lanes, and arrived at Yuehe Lane in less than half an hour.
Walking along Yuehe Lane, I came to the door of a large house. A young man dressed in black stepped forward and took the reins of the horse.
Yeli Huaide looked up and saw an acquaintance waiting at the doorstep, but it was Liang Xingxia, whom he hadn't seen for many years. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Why does this house look familiar? It turns out it belongs to your family."
Liang Xingxia also smiled: "Young Master, do you still remember? The last time I came here was about ten years ago, right?"
Yeli Huaide said: "Why don't you remember? I was still young at that time... By the way, Lao Liang, although we haven't seen each other for many years, we didn't look like this when we were born. What do you call me 'Little Marquis'? Just call me Da Lang."
.How are you doing? Which government office do you work for?"
Liang Xingxia sighed: "After my father passed away, there was no way to get into the official position. I could only do some business to supplement the family income. My house has also been changed. Now I have no one to live in, and I make a living in partnership with others."
Ye Lihuaide looked at the plaque hanging on the door, which read "Jinbo Club." and couldn't help but said: "Why is it a club? What does this mean? Shouldn't it be a guild hall?"
Liang Xingxia smiled and said: "Da Lang, don't be too serious here. The club is just a high-end club, there is no difference. Come on, let's go in. Gao Dalang has already arrived."
Yeli Huaide followed Liang Xingxia into the gate. In front of him was a large screen wall. He walked around and saw that a large stage was built behind the screen wall. The three rows of rooms surrounding the main courtyard were all open and filled with all kinds of goods. He couldn't help but
He asked curiously: "Old Liang, what are you doing?"
Liang Xingxia said: "Dalang will know later. Go and see Gao Dalang first. He has been talking about you for a long time."
Several rows of tables and chairs have been placed around the stage. Some exquisite fruits and cakes are placed on the small tables. There are also some young women in long skirts who are shuttling between the tables and chairs, pouring tea for the guests who have arrived.
.These women's long skirts are tight and have a curvaceous appearance, which makes Yeli Huaide keep looking at them with great interest.
Gao Yanei and Zhao Ran came up to meet him. When they met, they punched Yeli Huaide in the chest and laughed: "You kid ran to Shizhou and stayed there for three years. Now you are much darker, but you are also strong."
A lot."
Yeli Huaide said with emotion: "The wind and sand on the border are really not easy to endure. I really envy you guys for joining the Forbidden Army."
Gao Yanei pulled Zhao Ran and introduced him: "I'd like to introduce you to a good friend, Cheng'an, the owner of Chengji Shop. He comes from Daming. He's the host today. Let's have a good drink later and we won't come back until we're drunk!"
Zhao Ran raised his hand and said, "Please take good care of me, little Marquis."
Yeli Huaide was slightly curious, wondering how this businessman from the Ming Dynasty got into the Gao family. He cupped his fists and returned the greeting: "Easy to say, easy to say." He didn't want to ask more questions at this time, so he took a seat with Gao Yanei and Zhao Ran.
While drinking tea and eating fruits, chatting, some more guests came one after another. Liang Xingxia was mainly the one to receive them. Only occasionally when a few people arrived, Gao Yanei would step forward to introduce them. Most of these people who came were familiar with each other and met each other.
The meeting was indispensable with a few words of greeting. After sitting down, everyone began to talk to each other about recent developments. Even Ye Li Huaide was pulled aside by several generals to laugh and curse, and the place gradually became lively.
The guests who came included generals of the imperial army, officers from other towns, children of nobles, officials and dignitaries, as well as wealthy businessmen. Originally, I planned to invite only fifty guests for the first opening, but in the end, seventy or eighty came.
.It is rare for these people to get together, and such a lively scene today is even rarer. Therefore, the conversation was very lively, and Zhao Ran was also very busy with social activities, so he had to postpone the auction of goods for half an hour.
Seeing that he couldn't delay it any longer, Zhao Ran took a wine glass and climbed up to the high platform. He briefly explained the reason and purpose of building the "Jinbo Club", then threw his hands around and said: "I come from the Ming Dynasty, and now I am in Xingqing Mansion."
I hope you can help me start a business, and I also hope that this Jinbo Club can provide you with a platform for communication. I also hope that you can treat this place as your home in the future and come here often."
Someone shouted under the stage: "Don't worry, Mr. Cheng. When you come to Xingqing, you are a guest. We Xia people are the most hospitable. If you have any difficulties, just let us know."
Someone else shouted: "You've been talking for a long time, is this meeting a restaurant or a shop?"
Someone even said more humanely: "Dong Cheng, hurry up and start. If something good comes out, your money will be indispensable!"
Zhao Ran nodded, then raised his glass and said: "Jinbo Club is opening today. I wish you a happy opening. Cheng Mou proposes a toast to you all. Come on, do it first as a token of respect!" (To be continued...)