Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 641 Situ Night Banquet
"Hahaha……"

There was a joyful atmosphere in the general's mansion.

"Three military advisors, you didn't see Cao Cao's face today. It was as pale as a pig's liver. Haha, I'm so happy..."

Cheng Liang laughed the most heartlessly, and he almost fell to the ground laughing.

Zhu Ye also added fuel to the fire: "That's right, that guy must be so angry, but he has to pretend to be grateful. When he goes back, he will probably be so angry that he will vomit three liters of blood. Just thinking about it makes me happy. Haha, let him dare to bully my brother..."

Guan Yu didn't laugh as crazily as they did. He rolled up his beard and leaned in front of Cheng Liang and Zhu Ye. "Fifth brother, what you said makes sense. This guy bullied me because I have no one in Bingzhou. He really deserves to be killed. Why don't you give the order to attack today? I see that the generals in Yanzhou are just chickens and dogs. If you order our army to charge in, we will definitely be able to chop off Cao's head."

Gao Shun, on the other hand, said expressionlessly, "Cao Cao should not be underestimated. There must be an ambush in the city."

Guan Yu waved his hand and said, "Even if there is an ambush, what can it do? With the mob of people in Yanzhou, how can they defeat our mighty army?"

"Hey, second brother, don't be impulsive."

Liu He said, "In terms of strength, Cao Cao is weaker than Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu. But now Yuan Shu has been destroyed by him, and Yuan Shao has also been killed by our army, but Cao Cao continues to grow stronger, which shows that he is cunning and scheming, and is definitely not comparable to the two Yuans. Our army now needs to rely on merchants to purchase food and grass. Since Jizhou has been exempted from taxes this year, even after the autumn harvest, the food and grass we get will not be enough to last until the beginning of next spring. If we force a war, it will be disadvantageous. I am afraid that even if we empty the treasury, we may not win."

Guan Yu was very unconvinced: "I don't believe that Cao Cao has such ability. Didn't we get 500,000 grains and 500,000 fodders from him this time? Big brother, please give them to me. I will lead only 20,000 heavy cavalrymen of my own army. Within two months, I will definitely be able to take Cao Cao's head and bring it to you."

"I am willing to go too!"

"So does my little brother!"

Cheng Liang and Zhu Ye asked for orders.

Just as Zhang Yong was about to speak, Guan Yu immediately shouted, "Fourth brother, your Golden Sword Battalion has 30,000 soldiers. There are too many of them and not enough food and fodder. It would be better for you to wait for news in Luoyang."

Zhang Yong smiled and said, "Brother, if there is a suitable opportunity, why would I compete with you brothers for credit? It's just that although your cavalry is powerful, it is not good at attacking cities and seizing territories. It's better for us to listen to the arrangements of elder brother and military advisor."

"Well, fourth brother, you have thought it through. Yanzhou and Yuzhou will be in our army's pocket sooner or later. Let Cao Cao appease the people for us first, and then we will go to take them. What's the harm? We have been in the army for several years without rest. Now it's a good opportunity for us to be at home with our family, which is also a good thing."

Liu He's words forced Guan Yu and others to suppress their desire to fight.

At this time, a soldier ran over and said, "General, there is a man outside who claims to be the steward of Situ Mansion. He has come to deliver a visiting card and invites you to come to the mansion tonight for a chat."

"Oh? What could Situ Wang want to talk to me about at this time? Could it be about the abdication ceremony? But why do we have to discuss this matter at night? Moreover, this matter is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites, who is under the jurisdiction of the Grand Commandant. How could it not be Commandant Yang who is looking for me? It's a bit strange."

Xun Yu thought for a moment and said, "My lord, this is not surprising. My lord is about to ascend the throne and become the emperor. The ministers who follow the emperor also have different levels of closeness. I think Wang Situ just wants to establish a relationship with you before you accept the throne. To be honest, my lord, during the few days you were in Yunhai County, Wang Situ was the most diligent minister in the court to visit you."

Xun You also said, "That's right. Among the three ministers of the court, the Hongnong Yang family is one of the leaders of the gentry in the world, and its status is no less than that of the Runan Yuan family. Its students and former officials are all over the world. Among the dozens of important officials in the current court, nearly half of them were once students of the Yang family. As for the Boling Cui family, they have Zhou Ping under the command of the lord, so they don't have to worry. Only the Taiyuan Wang family did not have the merit of supporting the lord in the early years, and they also had the fault of Wang Chen making things difficult for them. Among the gentry, they are neither high nor low. If they want to gain a foothold in the new dynasty, they naturally have to cling to the lord. Otherwise, after the lord ascends the throne, not to mention the Cui and Yang families, I am afraid that by then, families such as Zhang, Su, and Zhen will rise straight up because of their marriage relationship with the lord and General Guan and others, and surpass the family status of the Taiyuan Wang family."

"Hmph, a villain's trick. How could we sacrifice public interest for personal gain? Relying on one's own military achievements to promote relatives and friends is tantamount to judging others by one's own mean character." Guan Yu said disdainfully.

Zhang Yong was more open-minded: "Second brother, we have a clear conscience, but others don't think so. Since ancient times, when one person succeeds, everyone around him will benefit. Big brother is going to become the emperor, so it's inevitable that the ministers will have some concerns."

Cui Jun also said: "My lord, you have to get used to this matter in the future. As a monarch, the art of ruling subordinates and the art of balance are also necessary principles to learn. It is good for my lord to get used to this banquet tonight."

After listening to everyone's words, Liu He nodded and said, "In that case, you go and report to that person, and tell him that Liu will come to the mansion on time at 3:30 pm tonight."

"Yes!" The soldier took the order and retreated.

It is now the height of summer, and at three quarters past three in the afternoon, the sky is actually still bright, with the sun just jumping to the halfway point of the mountain in the distance in the west.

Liu He was not used to riding in a carriage, so he simply rode a horse by himself without any entourage, and arrived at Situ Mansion, which was only across the street.

Wang Yun, his son Wang Gai, and his nephew Wang Chen had been waiting outside the mansion early. When they saw Liu He coming, they hurried forward to greet him.

"Wang Yun respectfully welcomes the general."

"I greet the general!"

Liu He got off his horse and helped Wang Yun up: "Why are you being so polite, Minister of Education? Please stand up quickly. The two of you should also stand up." Wang Yun bowed and turned sideways: "General, please."

"Please, Situ."

Several people walked into the mansion and arrived at the main hall.

Wang Yun clapped his hands and said, "Let's start the banquet."

Following his order, a group of maids came in in a short while, carrying a lot of fine wine and delicious food, and placed them on the tables in front of the people.

Immediately afterwards, the musicians on both sides began to play the harp, the flute, and the strings.

"Hmm... the delicious aroma is in front, and the pleasant sound is behind. Thank you, Wang Situ, for your trouble."

Liu He acted intoxicated.

Wang Yun said modestly: "The general has praised me so highly, and I am grateful for your kindness."

As he said this, he winked at Wang Chen, who quickly stood up with the wine bottle in his hand and came to Liu He.

"When I was serving as the deputy governor of Bingzhou, I offended the general many times, and I have not apologized to him yet. In the past few years, the general has forgiven me and promoted me. This morning, I offer this cup to apologize for my past sins."

After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the wine in the jug in one gulp, and a maid beside him quickly brought him the second cup.

Liu He did not stop him. Since he already knew the purpose of Wang Yun's banquet tonight, there was naturally no need to be polite.

Wang Chen picked up the second cup and said, "This cup is to thank the general for his kindness in recognizing me and promoting me."

After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp, and the maid brought the third cup immediately.

"This cup is to pay tribute to the great hero and great hero who are rare in the world like the general."

He tilted his head back and drank it all.

Liu He then stood up and said, "Why should the Luoyang Magistrate be like this? I have long forgotten the past grudges, so there is no need to bring up the past. In the past few years, the Luoyang Magistrate has made many achievements in his office. All the officials in the court and the people in the city have praised him. This is a blessing for the court. Who says that only charging on the front line can make merit? As long as you serve as an official, perform your duties faithfully, and benefit the people, it is also a great achievement, and you can be promoted. It is not an exaggeration to say that you can enter the center of the court."

Upon hearing his words, Wang Yun's eyes lit up: "Chen'er, why don't you thank the general?"

Wang Chen was not as smart as him and didn't quite understand what his uncle meant, but since his uncle had spoken, he knelt down directly.

"Thank you, General!"

Liu He gave him a false helping: "No need to be polite, please return to your seat."

After Wang Chen, it was Wang Yun’s eldest son Wang Gai who came to toast Liu He. Liu He accepted the toasts and also said some words of encouragement.

Wang Gai's ability is much worse than Wang Chen's. Wang Chen now has an intelligence of 82 and a politics of 84, but Wang Gai's two attributes are only 76 and 72 respectively. I don't know if it's because he lacks talent, or if Wang Yun really cares more about his deceased brother's posthumous son than his own son.

The four of them drank and chatted happily like this, until they had drunk more than thirty glasses of wine and eaten five dishes. Wang Yun did not mention anything about state affairs, which surprised Liu He.

But he was now a little dizzy from drinking, and whatever plans he had in his mind became a mess and he couldn't think of anything.

Wang Yun looked at Liu He and saw that his cheeks were slightly red, his eyes were blurred, and there was a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"By the way, I have recently recruited a group of dancers into my mansion. I would like to ask the general to help me check them out."

As he spoke, he clapped his hands, and Liu He saw a team of dancers in gorgeous clothes entering from both sides of the door, and the music played by the musicians on both sides also changed instantly.

(End of this chapter)