Hsu Fengnian finished the last cup of wine and gently put down the wine cup. Because they were sharing a table, as the wine and meat were continuously served, his plates and bowls were all squeezed together. He looked pitiful, like a turtledove occupying a magpie's nest.
It was as if they were afraid that this eyesore would covet his beauty and shamelessly ask the waiter for an extra jug of wine. So when Hsu Fengnian put down the wine cup, the four men all cast impolite glances at him.
Hsu Fengnian smiled and was about to tactfully pay the bill and leave.
This was because Xu Beizhi, who had somehow found his way here, was actually standing behind the woman. He had previously refused Hsu Fengnian's signal to sit down and had already stood there for two cups of wine. Every time he heard the two scholars mocking and ridiculing Hsu Fengnian, he couldn't help but laugh at his misfortune.
Hsu Fengnian actually felt very guilty towards this young strategist that he had personally abducted from Beimang to Beiliang. The conflict between Xu Beizhi and Chen Xiliang had been foreshadowed when his master, Li Yishan, was still alive. As for the carving of these two pieces of unpolished jade, Li Yishan had also taught Hsu Fengnian a brocade pouch and given his own unique views. "Xu Beizhi is like a woman from a wealthy family. Even if she has a mediocre appearance, she naturally has the bearing of a great family. She needs to be carefully carved from the fine details and get rid of the negative arrogance, only then can one slowly see the heavenly fragrance and national beauty and gradually enter the best state. "" Chen Xiliang is just like a beauty from a poor family. Although she is extremely beautiful and moving, in the end, she still lacks the natural bearing of a rich family. She needs to be given an aura from the big picture and open up the layout. Only then can she be as round as you wish, charming but not bewitching. "
As a result, over the years, Hsu Fengnian had tried to 'bring' Chen Xiliang by his side. First, he let him take charge of the salt and iron industry in Beiliang. Later, he even let Chen Xiliang be in charge of the local military and political restructuring in Beiliang. Instead, he threw Xu Beizhi far away from Mount Qing Liang and slowly climbed up in the officialdom in Lingzhou. It was only when the great battle of Liang Mang was imminent that he had no choice but to hastily take down Zhong Hongwu that Xu Beizhi was promoted rapidly. Now, the two of them just happened to be reversed. Chen Xiliang was far away in Liuzhou in the Western Regions, while Xu Beizhi was in the prince's mansion in Mount Qing Liang. It had to be said that fate made fools of people. On the surface, Xu Beizhi had been the provincial governor of Lingzhou and was a practical border official. Now, he was qualified to be the transport commissioner of Beiliang. Although it was a little empty, he was like the provincial governor of Liyang entering the capital to take up the position of Minister of the Six Ministries. If he could go through another provincial governor and return to the central government, then he was basically set to be the First Assistant and Second Assistant. On the other hand, Chen Xiliang, in the three matters of salt, iron, transportation, military, and politics, he had failed in two and succeeded in one. His official position was neither high nor low. In Qingcang City in Liuzhou, he had only reached the position of First Assistant. Even Xu Beizhi's position as the provincial governor of Lingzhou was lower than Xu Beizhi's. However, in reality, the generals in Beiliang who had benefited from the restructuring, such as Wang Zhi, Huang Xiaokuai, and Jiao Wuyi, more or less owed a debt to Chen Xiliang, the person behind the scenes. Especially in the battle of Qingcang City, he pushed Chen Xiliang to a transcendent position. The officials of Beiliang and scholars who went to Liangliang greatly respected Chen Xiliang's decision to renounce the brush and join the army. For the time being, a secondary second-rank transport envoy who had not been recognized by the imperial court, a Liuzhou provincial governor who was supported by the public, a provincial governor who was' hiding 'in Beiliang's backyard, a transport envoy who would continue to deal with taxes and provisions, and a central civil official of Liuzhou who had personally heard of Beimang's horseshoes and personally seen Beimang's iron armor. The difference between the two's future achievements would not be judged based on their official positions.
In the depths of Hsu Fengnian's heart, Xu Beizhi, who was a great talent in the overall situation, was only 'hidden' in Lingzhou because he needed to inherit the position and live a stable life. Otherwise, Xu Beizhi would have been in Youzhou or Liuzhou to oversee the overall situation. Yang Guangdou or Hu Kui's provincial governor positions, one of them should have been given to Xu Beizhi. Unfortunately, the second battle of Liang Mang was about to begin. Hsu Fengnian still needed Xu Beizhi to be far away from the battlefield and win a stable rear for the Beiliang Frontier Army. This kind of smokeless battlefield was destined to be invisible to the common people. Even Beiliang's officialdom would overlook it. Naturally, it was far inferior to Chen Xiliang, who was on the frontlines, who shone with extraordinary splendor and dazzling brilliance.
When Hsu Fengnian stood up and called for a waiter, for some reason, Xu Beizhi walked up a few steps and patted the woman's shoulder with a smile. When she turned her head in shock, he asked, "May I ask for your name?"
The two scholars who came from afar glared at this lecher. The heroic hero from Liaodong suddenly stood up and pressed down on the sword at his waist. He said in a low voice, "Brat, I advise you to remove your dog's paw from Miss Lu's shoulder!"
The four of them saw the young man angrily withdraw his hand. However, he immediately raised his hands and clapped heavily.
Very quickly, a Beiliang warrior in iron armor strode into the restaurant. The hall was instantly silent.
As for this general, one could tell at a glance that he was no ordinary soldier. It would be an understatement to guess that he was a commandant of the border army.
Xu Beizhi was like a hedonistic son of a rich family. His' dog's paw 'was placed on the woman's shoulder again. His other hand pointed behind him and smiled, "What, you don't like it?!"
The burly general full of killing intent stood behind Xu Beizhi. Although his aura was shocking, his eyes were filled with helplessness. Motherf * cker, I am a military officer with real power in Lingzhou. How did I become a henchman who helped my young master bully people? The key was that this was in front of the King of Beiliang!
Hsu Fengnian, who was taking out money to pay the bill, felt a headache. The waiter quickly took the money and ran away.
The hero of Liaodong immediately let go of the hilt of his sword. Although he did not say anything about lowering his head, it was clear that he wanted to keep the peace.
Xu Beizhi suddenly turned to look at the hero of Ji Zhou. He took two steps forward and slapped the guy's head. He cursed, "From your accent, you're from Ji Zhou? Ji Zhou, right? I almost went to your Ji Zhou to be the administrator! F * ck your Ji Zhou … "
According to Xu Beizhi, the Beiliang cavalry would really have to 'borrow food' from Ji Zhou in Hezhou. Moreover, they would have to advance all the way to the west of the capital.
Hsu Fengnian was a thick-skinned grandmaster. Xu Beizhi could not vent his anger. Today, he finally had a chance to do so.
The hero of Ji Zhou wanted to cry but had no tears. The person who provoked you was not me. I was busy cleaning up the greasy chicken leg. I wanted to flatter Miss Lu, but I missed it. I didn't even have time to glare at you. What right do you have to be angry at me?
Other than the Lingzhou lieutenant, there were quickly seven or eight armored soldiers who heard the news. As a result, Xu Beizhi's' bullying 'became even more obvious.
Hsu Fengnian stood up and walked around the table. He held Xu Beizhi's hand and quietly said, "Let's go."
Xu Beizhi forcefully swatted away Hsu Fengnian's hand. He angrily said, "Go, go, go! You only know how to retreat! When will you show even a sliver of your courage toward Beimang? The Liyang imperial court will not dare to let Wen Taiyi and Ma Zhongxian go to Jingan Province to take over the transportation! I, Xu Beizhi, was in Lingzhou and was called the Governor of Bomi. Now I'm in Qingliang Province.
I've become a transport officer in the mountains and a grain purchasing official! This doesn't matter, but our Beiliang cavalry does! "
Xu Beizhi, who had accumulated a lot of resentment, was finally furious. He punched Hsu Fengnian in the chest. "If Liyang wants fewer people to die in the world, I, Beiliang, agree! But if Liyang wants more people to die in Beiliang, I, Xu Beizhi, will be the first to disagree! "
Wen Taiyi, Ma Zhongxian, and "I, Xu Beizhi," were mentioned one after another.
It was not just the two scholars who had just mocked Beiliang about the transportation. They were so scared that they kept quiet out of fear.
The entire restaurant did not dare to breathe loudly.
Hsu Fengnian wanted to say something but stopped.
Xu Beizhi suddenly looked like a disheartened old man in his twilight years. He was dispirited and said self-deprecatingly, "I know that in the end, you were able to let the imperial court enter Beiliang without a lack of provisions. You, the King of Beiliang, have actually done very well."
Xu Beizhi looked at the young vassal king. "But, I feel that it's not worth it for you!"
Xu Beizhi suddenly turned his head and roared at the five people, "Do you think that Beiliang is a fool? That the names on those stone tablets are all fools? Just for this bastard called Hsu Fengnian, you are so generous to die in battle outside the pass?! "
Xu Beizhi, who did not drink but looked like he was drunk, looked around. "If I, your father, Hsu Fengnian, was a sullen bastard, I would have killed you guys who can't even be considered bastards! South of the pass is my Beiliang! Don't forget, south of Beiliang is your Central Plains! "
Hsu Fengnian shook his head and said to Ju Zi, "Ju Zi, I'm not sullen."
Xu Beizhi looked at this guy in a daze and said bitterly in a low voice, "I'm sullen."
Hsu Fengnian smiled and picked up an unopened pot of wine from the table. He put his arm around Xu Beizhi's shoulder and said, "Okay, I'll treat you to a drink."
Hsu Fengnian did not say anything and left with Xu Beizhi. He did not forget to turn around and look at the waiter who was holding the copper coins that should be given to Hsu Fengnian but did not dare to come forward. He joked, "Charge this table less for a pot of wine, and we're even."
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