Rivers and lakes start from Shushan

Chapter 162 Gao Zhaoxuan summoned me to smoke scene
【Embroidered Thief】

Unknown gender
Strong martial arts, suspected to be good at acupuncture

爱财
news-clever

Information source: Jin Jiuling, Snake King

While Lu Xiaofeng was writing these messages, Hua Manlou was sitting beside him, listening attentively. Although he couldn't see them, he had already memorized the stroke order of the characters by heart.

Just can't see it, can only hear it.

【Grandfather Turtle】

Male

martial arts unknown
爱财
news-clever

Information source: Ouyang Qing
As Huamanlou listened, Lu Xiaofeng wrote more about [The Merchant’s Assassination Case] ​​[The Lost Property Case] ​​[The Shadow Wall Disappearance Case]... [The Zhou Dynasty Restoration Case].

He is also thinking about what is the connection between this. The Great Zhou Dynasty has been passed down for thousands of years. During these thousand years, there have been rumors of restoration from time to time.

Even, not just rumors, those overseas isolated islands and wilderness places hide an unknown amount of power for the restoration of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The nine countries in the world all had turmoil caused by the restoration of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Those big events all over the rivers and lakes, if you look deeply, most of them are related to the restoration of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Those rumored treasures are almost all leftover from the restoration forces of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"I have to find Ouyang Qing again!"

Huamanlou noticed that Lu Xiaofeng was looking at him, and after a moment of silence, he realized what Lu Xiaofeng meant, that he wanted him to go with him.

Why is this?

Huamanlou did not ask, between friends, there is no need to ask, just go.

Yiqing Building

"Oh, two masters, what a coincidence, Mrs. Ouyang was invited by Mr. Gao. Mr. Gao is coming back today, and there is a night banquet at home. Do you two gentlemen want to see other girls? They are also beautiful and lovely. The sword dance also sings poetry."

Sitting in the carriage, when they arrived in the building, Lu Xiaofeng got bad news, and did not see Ouyang Qing.

At this time, the building was busy, and the madam greeted them twice. Seeing that they had no intention of spending, he abandoned them and went to greet other guests.

Shaking their fans, the two left the building and sat in the carriage.

"Do you want to wait here?"

Lu Xiaofeng shook his head, he always felt that something was going to happen, his hunch was always accurate.

……

"Gao Jiong came to invite him and came in person."

As soon as Yang Ke's guests were sent away, Yang Yong came over, took out the invitation letter, and talked about a dinner party.

Yang Ke also knew who Gao Jiong was, and he still wanted to call him uncle.

Born in the Gao family in Bohai, it is also a famous family. The Gao family is also a thousand-year-old family.

Thousands of years ago, when the Great Zhou Dynasty collapsed, the Gao family also claimed the title of king. Later, he reduced his title to the king and only stuck to the Bohai Sea area, saying that he was the true emperor and guarded the territory.

During the hundreds of years of war in the nine countries, the Bohai Gao family also sent out various sons and clans, and made military exploits in various countries. They produced many masters of war and unparalleled generals.

In the past few hundred years, the war between the nine countries has ceased, and the inheritance of the Gao family has become somewhat useless. The family background has been silent, and the Gaojuan clan still relied on the Dugu family to gain power.

Gao Jiong also made many contributions to quelling the rebellion in the Sui Dynasty, killing the rebels, and pacifying the local areas, and his achievements were outstanding.

A few years ago, Gao Jiong had been conferred the title of Shangzhu Kingdom due to his meritorious service, the Jin title was Qi Guogong, and he was Shangshu Zuo Pushe, which was equivalent to the position of Zuo Prime Minister. He also married his younger sister to the crown prince Yang Yong.

It can be called a supreme minister.

However, in the past few years, because Yang Yong was deposed as the crown prince, and Gao Jiong was also implicated, all official positions were gradually deposed, leaving only the position of Duke of the Kingdom, and gradually moved away from the core of imperial power.

Once you are far away, it will be difficult to recover.

Today, Yang Jian issued an imperial edict to appoint Gao Jiong as the prefect of Donglai. Although he was far away from the capital of God, the prefect of that county could be called a great official in the frontier.

Since it is worth feasting guests, at this time, it is not forbidden.

Yang Yong naturally wanted to go, and he was the main one to invite. Although he lost power, he was still a prince. In terms of treatment, in the capital of the Great Sui Kingdom, there were really few people above him.

Yang Ke thought about it for a moment, and then accepted the invitation. The purpose of this long journey has already been achieved, and he is already considering the return journey. Before leaving, it is not a bad thing to meet more people.

If a sect wants to grow, it needs not only internal self-improvement, but also external admiration. The spread of Yang Ke's reputation alone cannot promote the sect.

Especially those who hold power in the world, most of them are willing to join Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, and Huashan. These major sects are not considered remote sects.

For example, Kunlun and Tianshan Mountains are a bit remote, and there are quite a few sources of disciples, so many times you need to take the initiative to find them.

The position of the Shushan faction is not too partial, and it is much better than the Kunlun and Tianshan factions.

But compared to those sects in the Central Plains, they are far behind.

Shaolin and Wudang are sects with a lot of discipline and rules, and they also have high requirements for the aptitude of their disciples. Many children from aristocratic families cannot enter, and can only go to slightly inferior sects.

It is these disciples that Shushan wants to compete for.

The reputation and resources they brought are the root of the sect's growth.

It's just that Yang Ke has a lot to do to let the parents of these people send their children thousands of miles away to Shushan.

As the sky gradually darkened, Yang Ke said goodbye to Youping and Cheng Lingsu and went to the front yard.

In front of the mansion, the guards of honor belonging to the two princes have been prepared. Yang Ke is not used to sitting in a sedan chair, but just riding a horse. It is not his own Mr. Bai, but a jade-colored horse, pure white like Mr. Bai, Even the coat color is more translucent.

Its temperament is much more docile. This is a specially bred breed, but it has an outstanding appearance and is not good at running.

Yang Yong still sat in the sedan, he wanted to ride a horse, but now, his weight of three hundred kilograms was really heavy for the horses raised at home.

"King Fangling is here!"

"Prince Xiang is here!"

Two shouts spread across the two streets, and a group of people, both men and women, poured out of Gaojiong's mansion.

"Brother, Ke'er, it's good to be here. My house has become more prosperous..."

Gao Jiong stepped forward and greeted him eagerly, and several of his sons also came forward to pay their respects.

Some guests also came to visit and say hello at this time.

There are also many female guests who come to visit.

After seeing the ceremony, he entered the hall, where the table had already been arranged, with Yang Yong at the head, sitting with Gao Jiong at the same table.

If he was still the crown prince, Gao Jiong, the master, would have to abdicate, but the king of Fangling could only sit in the lower seat.

But Gao Jiong respected him, so he gave up half of the seats, and Yang Ke sat in the first seat on the left.

The welcome song fell, and the guests sat in separate seats. This hall is quite large, divided into three rows of upper, middle and lower, and there are always hundreds of seats.

On the first floor are single-seat seats, all of them are great figures, such as princes and nobles, high officials in court, chiefs of great clans, celebrities in the world, or heroes in military affairs.

Yang Ke saw Yang Zheng who was sitting last on the left, and nodded slightly.

Later, Yang Ke never turned his head to look at him, but there must be many people looking at him.

The delicious food and wine are served one after another, and the people in the seat are served by maids next to them.

The middle and lower seats are just serving the dishes, and there are also maids shuttled around to refill the wine for the guests, but they are not just serving one person.

Gao Jiong was at the top, toasting and talking about the great grace of the emperor. He also talked about his career goals, and also meant to recruit children from various families. Naturally, the great officials in the frontier did not take office alone.

There are tens of thousands of bureaucrats in a county, and he has to arrange at least one or two tenths of them. Gao Jiong's guests are not that many.

After finishing these words, the next person and the people at the table raised their glasses and drank freely. At this time, singing, dancing and vocal music also sounded at the right time.

A banquet took about two or three hours. Listening to the greetings in his ears, Yang Ke raised his glass to respond casually.

This drink is just top-grade fruit wine, not spirits.

Listening to the singing girl singing: Once upon a time there was a beautiful lady named Gongsun...

Looking at a beautiful woman, the sword light was shining, and many people were fascinated, and they didn't know how much of it was true.

Yang Ke didn't know who the beauty dancing the sword in the field was, but he thought she was very beautiful. Although she was a bit gaudy, her beauty was enough to be called stunning.

What attracted Yang Ke the most was the sword in her hand. The endlessly flowing sword light clearly had some true meaning of "Jinghong Sword Art".

I don’t know what the relationship between this girl and Gongsun Lan is, or what involvement she has.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with this woman performing dances here, she had to survive, presumably Gao Jiong gave her a lot of money.

The dress fluttered, attracting everyone's attention, Lu Xiaofeng was sitting in the middle seat, if he was the only one, he would not be able to take this seat.

Although he seems to be famous, there are not too few people with the same reputation as him in the city of God.

The young masters of the various families, the direct heirs of the various sects, which one is not well-known.

However, Lu Xiaofeng came with Hua Manlou, and the young master of the Lunan Hua family could sit at the middle table and bring a friend with him.

Hua Manlou didn't see how the woman in the field was so ethereal, but when she heard the sighs around her and the silence in the field, she knew how beautiful it was.

He was slightly melancholy.

It was so beautiful, hearing Lu Xiaofeng's sigh, it was regret.

Lu Xiaofeng remembered that the first time he saw this beauty, she had intended to be close, but Lu Xiaofeng immediately refused to go any further.

Listening and watching, the singing and dancing gradually stopped, and the beauty was standing in the hall, Lu Xiaofeng was a little moved.

"Good sword! Good dance! Good poetry!"

Gao Jiong was in admiration, patting the table, stroking his beard, and said with a smile: "I am amazed by Ouyang's sword dance. I don't know when I will see this sword dance again and listen to this poem again after I go east." .”

Ouyang saluted gracefully, and said in a pretty voice: "There are also beauties in Dongjun County, I must have learned this sword dance from them, but this poem and words are rare in the ages, Gao Ye should listen to these poems and words more. "

"It's interesting to say, you still don't attend the table to serve my Qilin'er."

Looking at the beauty, who was walking towards the first seat on the left, many people felt sad. What Yang Ke saw was all smiles, but there was a lot of jealousy and hatred hidden in it.

"Ke'er, the beauty is by your side, and the beautiful scenery is beautiful on a good day. Is there any lyrics to sing about it?"

Yang Yong suddenly said this at this time. Ouyang Qing's hand when pouring the wine trembled slightly at this time. A pair of wonderful eyes stared at Yang Ke, full of expectation.

Everyone in the hall is also paying attention to this place at this time, most of them are looking forward to it.

Yang Ke raised his glass and took a drink, then sang:

"The master of heaven and earth, the reverse journey of all things.

Time, the passer-by of EMI.

And the dream of life, what is the joy of geometry?

The ancients went out at night holding candles, which is good for them.

Gao Zhaoxuan called me to use the smoke scene, and the big piece of fake me to use the article.

Meeting the Fangyuan of peaches and plums, preface the joy of family relationships.

All the handsome men are Huilian; we sing songs, and we are ashamed and happy alone.

The quiet appreciation is over, and the high talk is clear.

Open a Qiongyan banquet to sit on flowers, fly wine cups and get drunk on the moon.

Without good works, how can one express his elegance?

If the poem fails, the punishment depends on the number of golden grain wine. "

Gao Jiong was on top, laughing and drinking three cups in a row, and everyone followed suit.

Ouyang Qing was beside her, and she also picked up the wine glasses gracefully, three glasses fell into her throat, and there was a trace of wine on her fair neck.

Hua Manlou was downstairs, drinking three cups in a row, he used to not drink alcohol, but at this time Lu Xiaofeng beside him was drinking one cup after another, probably he would drink more than thirty cups.

Then another song and dance came up, but it was another song and dance. While everyone was talking and laughing, the night gradually darkened.

Jin Jiuling left in a hurry, and when he arrived in front of Gaojiong's mansion, he took off the gift he was carrying and presented it to him, stopping the singing to welcome the guests.

"Second seat is fine."

He is able to be the top seat, the chief arrester of the six sects, and the title of the number one god arrester in the world. Although the six sects are established at the beginning, they will eventually become the mainstay of the power of the Sui Dynasty.

Entered quietly through the side door, Gao Jiong who was sitting above also saw him, and nodded slightly.

Although it is the second seat, it is also a seat for one person, and he will never be allowed to sit with others and eat some leftovers.

Right next to Lu Xiaofeng, Lu Xiaofeng was drinking, one cup at a time, drinking non-stop, the maid who poured the wine next to him didn't leave, just beside him, poured him one cup at a time, he naturally didn't see Jin Jiuling .

Hua Manlou nodded slightly towards Jin Jiuling, as if seeing him.

Jin Jiuling shuddered slightly, stared at Huamanlou, and nodded slightly.

This flower is full of buildings, is he really blind?

While drinking, a thought flashed in Jin Jiuling's mind, and then he looked at the people sitting in front of him.

After scanning them one by one, a few of them, after a few more glances, felt someone looking back.

They are all masters, and they will naturally be noticed by their gaze. Jin Jiuling raised his glass frequently, as if to say hello.

In the end, he looked at Yang Zheng with an unfriendly gaze, but Yang Zheng was expressionless and just glanced at him without saying hello.

It's normal to have some disputes among colleagues, especially if you think about them, everyone is a god catcher, why should you rank above me and order me.

In other words, I have earned this position after decades of struggle, and you challenge me just because your surname is Yang, why?
Even if they were not enemies, they would still be incompatible, but Tai Sui was very big and could accommodate their disputes.

The banquet came to an end, singing and dancing continued, but the guests were already laughing and talking, most of them were acquaintances.

Yang Ke heard Ouyang Qing whispering in his ear, talking about some interesting things, most of them belonged to the people in the hall.

She seems to know a lot.

Some of them are already leaving. After all, the gods are very big. Some people live far away. It will take a long time to go home, especially those families with a long history. lived near the city.

"This is the son-in-law of the Shen family. I'm afraid she came out disguised as a man. I thought no one could see it."

"This is a young master from the Wang family. He is not afraid of death. He pesters the Shen family for fear of being stabbed to death."

Listening to Ouyang Qing talking, what he said was interesting, and looking at the people who were leaving, Yang Ke just listened, and saw the butler hurried forward, whispering in Gao Jiong's ear.

It should be the technique of sound transmission into secrets, but Yang Ke didn't hear it. He saw that Ouyang Qing seemed to have noticed the housekeeper, because she was in his ear and spoke a little slower.

(End of this chapter)