Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 13 Attending the Banquet
  Liu Ling really doesn't like Yang Keshi's career.

The Song Dynasty has its own national conditions, and it is normal to use culture to govern military affairs. If Yang Keshi really has any connections in the country, there is no need to hide here, or even rely on Liu Ling's "casual promise" to do so. There has to be a chance of survival.

In addition, even if he really has connections, is Liu Ling required to give up everything here and become a soldier in the Western Army of the Song Dynasty?

What Liu Ling really likes is the military training methods of serious generals like Yang Keshi.

He only knows how to ride a horse and shoot arrows. As for training soldiers, is it really necessary to conduct modern running training for those hundreds of soldiers?

"General."

Zhang Wu's voice interrupted his thoughts. The former wore a black armor and stood in front of Liu Ling. He said solemnly: "According to your military order, more than 150 brothers are already patrolling the nearby streets. When the time comes, There will be more than fifty people following you in first.

The remaining soldiers and horses, all well-fed and well-dressed, were waiting in the military camp in the city. As soon as the order was sent, they would arrive at Chen's house.

The news has also been found out. Today, all the prominent people in the city will go to the Chen family for a banquet to congratulate him. "

"congratulate."

Liu Ling rubbed his fingers and nodded slightly. His soldiers and horses were mobilized normally. Most people would not see the problem. Moreover, fifty people were not many, so those people would only think that he was too cautious.

But they didn't understand what Liu Ling was thinking at this moment.

According to the historical process, after the Song and Jin Dynasties negotiate a peace, the Jin people will divide the seven cities and prefectures including Yanjing City to the Song Dynasty; Guo Pharmacist will be sent to guard Yanjing at that time, and then he will go to the imperial court according to the order. Zhao Guan's family.

In these two major events, as his "confidant", he also had the great credit of shooting the Queen Mother of the Liao people, so when he entered Beijing, Liu Ling definitely had to be with Pharmacist Guo.

Going to Yanjing means leaving Rongcheng, so there is no point in operating here.

Therefore, in these two months, Liu Ling will try his best to seize wealth and recruit troops here. Even if he abandons Rongcheng and goes to Yanjing, he will still have a group of troops loyal to him to mobilize.

Liu Ling nodded, Zhang Wu turned and left.

Behind me, the voice of the late wife sounded.

"Why are you still wearing armor when you go to a banquet today?"

Liu Ling turned around. The queen was wearing a plain blue dress today, with a red plum blossom on her head. She looked delicate and beautiful, and all she could see was Liu Ling's figure.

She paused, and when Liu Ling didn't speak, she stretched out her hand to tidy up his clothes. After a moment, she said softly: "My family just went out and bought an old hen. Remember to come back tonight. I'll have the chicken soup waiting for you."

Liu Ling smiled, looked past her, and saw Liu Wan standing behind Wan Niang, also looking worried.

"rest assured."

There are still fifty soldiers settled in his home. Even if things suddenly change, they can still protect the home. Liu Ling is not particularly worried.

After getting on his horse, he was about to set off. In the distance, Yang Keshi was wearing a black brocade robe and a thin face. He was followed by two soldiers. On his face, he regained the stern look of a leading general.

"Brother Yang."

"Good brother."

Yang Keshi took a deep breath. He led troops to fight all year round, so he could tell at a glance that Liu Ling was obviously wearing inner armor.

What do you want to do?
  "Give me one too."

He said it very directly.

Liu Ling nodded, and Zhang Wu next to him had to dismount and get another piece of inner armor. After Yang Keshi put it on, the group set off again.

Chen Mansion.

There is an old housekeeper at the door greeting guests. Walking through a door, the owner of the house, Chen Liang, is greeting guests in person. Distinguished guests, go inside to welcome them. There are beautiful maids serving tea, singing, dancing, and opera, all of which can only be found inside.

Rongcheng is located on the border. It used to be a city belonging to the Liao people, so the folk customs are rough on weekdays. However, during festivals and red and white events, the solemn etiquette of the Han people is still retained.

"It seems that people from Rongcheng have come to the Chen family to congratulate me today."

Yang Keshi could see it clearly from the horse and said with a smile: "He, a white man with no official position and no position, gets married in a much more luxurious way than you, the Lord of Rong City."

"Why do you think there's a thorn in your words?"

"Aren't I trying to find reasons for what you will do later?"

Liu Ling paused and said, "Do you know what I'm going to do right now?"

"What else could it be?" Yang Keshi said lightly: "Even our Western Army occasionally plunders places. The old Mr. Zhong has strict control, but his subordinates are so wild."

"I am worthy of my name."

"Ah."

Anyone who monopolizes a business must use various means, not to mention that this is a border town, where murder and arson are as common as eating and drinking.

Killing people here is not to say that it is not a crime, but it is just because no one from above is taking care of it.

As long as the money, grain, and taxes are paid on time to Yaoshi Guo and Chang Shengjun, who cares how many grievances you have.

The role of Xiao Zhixian is also here. He can be regarded as a "tainted witness". With his testimony, if you find out a few scandals in these big families in the past, you can be directly convicted. Liu Ling just wanted to pry money and food out of the mouths of several local big families, and he could let Xiao Zhixian stay here to deal with the aftermath.

On the first day of the first lunar month, heavy snow fell, turning the sky and the earth white. In front of the Chen family's door, the snow had long been swept away. The old housekeeper who greeted the guests at the door was a discerning man. When he saw Liu Those behind the mausoleum were obviously cavalry. They immediately recognized his identity, took a step forward, and bowed with kind faces.

"The head of the family has been waiting for the general inside for a long time. When General Liu comes today, our Chen family will really shine."

"Okay, take me in."

Liu Ling was too lazy to listen to his nonsense and looked inside the Chen family gate. Several guests had turned around and looked at him curiously.

"General, my family has specially set up a banquet in the outer courtyard for the officers and men behind you, and we invited them to sit there."

Zhang Wu immediately said coldly:
  "I was escorting the general, but you taught me to leave. Could it be that you wanted to do something evil to my general?"

This is right to say,

The old housekeeper quickly apologized and said with a smile: "But today is my young master's happy day after all. If you bring these weapons in, I'm afraid they will collide. I don't have any other intentions."

Just as he was saying this, someone had already gone in to report. At this time, Chen Liang came out with a smile. He was wearing the gorgeous clothes of the Liao people. As soon as he saw Liu Ling, he immediately walked to the horse and bowed to salute.

"Young man Chen Liang, please pay your respects to General Liu. The general is willing to come to our Chen family as a favor."

"Your housekeeper, won't you allow me to bring some guards in?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Liang immediately turned around, kicked the old housekeeper, turned around and said with a smile:

"This old guy is in a daze. Don't be as knowledgeable as him. Of course all the soldiers under your command can come in and have a wedding drink. It's too late for me to be happy, so how can I refuse?"

The other party kept a smile on his face the whole time. Liu Ling's eyes paused for a moment on his Liao clothes, and nodded:

"Take me in."

(End of this chapter)