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Chapter 384 Allies

Xu Ding's home.

Du Shisheng and Xu Ding were switching glasses.

In the early years, Du Shisheng used to run under Xu Chi's family, and he was also an acquaintance with Xu Ding.However, the situation changed later, and the two almost never communicated.

But friendship is always there.

Ever since Xu Ding became Shangshu Youcheng, guests seeking to see him have lined up bustling outside the door.However, today Xu Ding invited them all back early, and held a private banquet at home.The cook is also an old cook who has worked with Xu for many years.

Du Shisheng's entourage was killed by Qing Shannu who pretended to be intimidating.He changed another entourage and drove the carriage to come, holding a jar of golden wine in his hand, saying that it was left over from a gift, and he would not drink it for nothing.The two of them didn't say much, they just drank together.

After drinking for three rounds, Du Shisheng seemed drunk.Facing Xu Ding, he narrowed his eyes and said, "Mr. Xu Lang, you are old and look like Prime Minister Xu."

Xu Ding laughed, got up and stood by the window, took a bronze mirror with double fish pattern, and stroked his beard to take a picture.

After looking at it twice, he turned back and sat down again. After a moment of silence, he patted the table and said, "I don't want to end up like my father that day! The people who are close to me in the court don't want to be said by the court to go to the rich family one day." , forming a party for selfish interests, being a humble and sycophant, all should be deposed!"

At that time, Xu Chi, the dignified prime minister of the country, was forced to serve as a senior official, and then he was suddenly changed to a deputy privy envoy and ordered to go to the army in Beijing. As a result, he died of illness as soon as he arrived in the army.

And the wing figures in the camp of Xu Zhiguo, such as Zhang Fuheng, Zhang Fuheng, Zhang Jiazhen, Zhang Jiazhen, Zhao Shu, the Jiedu envoy of Tongzhi Anfeng Army, Zhang Guangting, the Jiedu envoy of Tongzhiding Navy, Gao Yuanfu, the head of the household department, and Zhang Yan, a member of the criminal department. The old man and others were all called traitors, and their fate was very miserable.

If Du Shisheng became a wanted criminal and had to hide in Tangluo, Hebei to be a teacher, naturally there would be more.

With such a painful experience before him, Xu Ding is not a fool, so he should be more thoughtful.

After patting the table, he leaned back and leaned against the back of the chair: "Mr. Jinzhi, I have already done what I should do. Guo Jiedu is really sincere?"

"Sincerity?" Du Shisheng hiccupped and squinted his eyes: "Mr. Xu Lang, with your order, Ding Haijun will enter the Central Capital with [-] soldiers, as if responding to the call of Prime Minister Tu Shan that day, and punished him." Hu Shahu is like a tiger, how about it?"

Xu Ding laughed: "That's not enough, His Majesty Yingrui Congcha will not just sit and watch..."

"Ying Rui Congcha?"

Du Shisheng laughed loudly: "That day Wanyan walked through Wanyan Gang's family from Jia, intending to sneak into Zhongdu via Hejian Mansion. It was my family's commander-in-chief who intercepted him and made him a prisoner. How sharp and intelligent he is, I can see it more clearly than you."

Xu Ding remained silent, and asked after a while: "Mr. Jinzhi, why does Guo Ning think so highly of you? Can you make such a decision on his behalf?"

"A person like me has a lot of fighting power in Dinghai. I'm just a mere judge, and I don't dare to say how much my family's integrity is valued. The reason why I can make such a promise is because..."

Du Shisheng put down his wine cup and smiled: "Mr. Xu Lang, times have changed."

"how to say?"

"If the Great Jin Kingdom is still strong, with the power of the imperial court center and Jurchen Meng'an Muke's military power, it will naturally be able to suppress the four corners of the world. But what is the status of the Great Jin Kingdom today? The Great Jin and Mongolia are not as good as the Daliao It was related to Dajin, and the hardships of the people under Dajin were a hundred times greater than that under the rule of Daliao. At this time, the reason why the soldiers and people in the region still supported the emperor of Dajin was simply because the Mongols were too cruel and tyrannical. No new options were given!"

"This, what are these words!"

"Haha, Mr. Xu Lang, think about it, if the Mongols are willing to cultivate one or two emperors, who would pay attention to the emperor of Dajin? In Liaodong, Brother Yeluliu has claimed to be the king of Liao for a long time, and Liaodong Xuanfu envoy Puxian Wannu is also full of thoughts of proclaiming the king and establishing a system. Although my family's Jieshuai leads the army to kill him, he will not give birth to respect for the imperial court; and the generals of Liaodong have long given up the territory and power of Liaodong. The family is divided, do they really care what the court thinks?"

Du Shisheng pointed to the food and wine on the table:
"For example, at this moment, being able to eat these wines and vegetables in my stomach depends on my own teeth and my own ability. Anyone who refuses to let me eat well is deliberately causing trouble for me. I, Du Someone jumped up and acted wildly, but he has no scruples!"

Xu Ding let out a long sigh: "Mr. Jinzhi, you still have the same mad temper as before! It's too difficult to take advantage of you."

He picked up the wine jar and filled the wine cup in front of Du Shisheng: "Whatever you want to eat or drink, just ask. Can I still afford a table of wine and food?"

Du Shisheng responded immediately: "Mr. Xu Lang's dishes are naturally very good. I brought the wine!"

Xu Ding laughed loudly, raised his glass, and drank it down in one gulp.

"This is very good. Guo Jiedu and I are allies, not masters and servants. I serve the dishes, and you bring the wine, so that you can organize a good banquet. However, I am over forty now, and I don't drink as much as before. If I don't want to drink, Guo Jiedu can't force me to drink it. If I drink too much, I will also go crazy with alcohol, I'm afraid it's impolite."

Du Shisheng said sternly: "Mr. Xu Lang, you don't know, my family is handsome, but in fact we don't like alcohol. If it's not necessary for entertaining distinguished guests, his family doesn't drink at all."

The two had a dumb fight. In fact, "dish" is the court's reputation, and "wine" is the military force of the navy.However, if Du Shisheng insisted on saying that Guo Ning, an evil tiger, is not good at "drinking", that would be a show of sincerity, and he would open his eyes and talk nonsense.

The two immediately laughed.

Amidst the laughter, Xu Ding asked again: "So, what exactly does Guo Jiedu like?"

"My family was born in the army, so it's not easy to enjoy. He likes..."

Du Shisheng thought about it, and at the moment really didn't know what Guo Ning had a special hobby: "When he was standing in the pond that day, it was also a hot day, and he seemed to... like melons and fruits a lot?"

Xu Ding smiled and said, "Well, let's eat some melons and fruits too."

He walked outside the courtyard gate, waved to the servants who were hiding in the distance, and gave some instructions.

No matter how tight the supply of supplies in Zhongdu City was, it couldn't be as tight as he, the chief executive.In no time, the servants brought large basins of fruits, such as peaches, plums, pomegranates, and watermelons, all soaked in well water.Some are also dipped in sugar, which tastes cool and sweet.

Just after eating a few mouthfuls, a person in Tsing Yi hurried in and whispered something in Xu Ding's ear.

Xu Ding's expression changed slightly, he looked at Du Shisheng, and hesitated to speak.

Du Shisheng was about to ask a question, when his entourage reported from afar: "Sir, I just received... ahem, a letter."

"Bring it to me."

After reading it twice, Du Shisheng put the letter into his arms: "Ridiculous, ridiculous."

"What's ridiculous?"

"A table of dishes must be shared between two people. He thinks that two people can fight together? I'm afraid he overestimated the deliciousness of the dishes!"

Xu Ding sighed lightly.

The decision just made by the emperor has not yet formed any written edict.It was already dark at this moment, and the gate of the palace was closed, which should have isolated the inside and outside.However, a Zaizhi and a judge from another state Jiedu found out the inside story from their own channels.Inside and outside the palace, it can be said to be riddled with holes.

However, the dishes are indeed delicious.But I don't know, what choice will Li Ting make?To what extent can Guo Ning control his subordinates?

After sighing, Xu Ding asked: "The emperor has some doubts, so he will inevitably use some small means... Is there any hindrance?"

Du Shisheng rolled up his sleeves: "Don't worry. Let's eat melons, eat melons."

　The situation is not good!Am I going to stockpile food again?
　
(End of this chapter)