Mixed in the Three Kingdoms as a magic stick

Fortunately, this predicament did not exist for long, and it was naturally broken with the arrival of the guests who came to this celebration banquet one after another.

Although it was not explicitly stated, most of the princes tacitly carried only one piece of paper and one military force. Cao Cao only brought his most confidant Xi Zhicai and Xiahou Dun. After seeing Yan Qing from afar, he approached with a smile. Good regards.

Liu Bei wanted to seize the opportunity, reveal his aspirations, and make friends with the well-known Da Sikong. Unexpectedly, Cao Cao had a familiar attitude, cunning and ingenious, and joined the conversation without a trace.

Capturing Cao Cao's vague arrogance, Liu Bei showed a slight regret, sighed secretly, took a step back gracefully, and said goodbye first.

Yan Qing was secretly relieved.

Yan Qing glanced at him and said with a smile, "Why don't you see Miao Cai?"

Cao Cao was quite surprised, and looked at Xiahou Dun who couldn't restrain his surprise, and said happily, "Sikong actually knows the name of a wonderful talent?"

Yan Qingqing nodded of course and said: "Xiahou's family has produced a large number of talented people. Miaocai and Yuan Rang are both outstanding among them, and they both value love and righteousness. That day, Miaocai saved the blood of his deceased brother and Ning shed the life of his youngest son. , I have also heard about it, and I admire it very much. It would be a pity if I could not see it today."

Yan Qing only picks up pretty words.

As a descendant of Dayu, the Xiahou family who later became the Marquis of the State of Qi did deserve the description of 'noble blood', but after the Spring and Autumn Period, with the fall of the State of Qi, the descendants of the Marquis of the State of Qi had to change their surnames. Xiahou' was unknown after that, and it was not until Xiahouying, who followed Liu Bangzheng everywhere and never made a mistake, stepped into glory again.

However, the hereditary title that Xia Houying earned for his descendants was taken away from Xia Houying's great-grandson by borrowing a small matter from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. A painful choice between the dead brother's daughter and his own biological son.

Brilliance is a glorious past, but it is really not very good to say that talents are born in large numbers.

Especially in today's chaotic world, there are countless relatives and relatives of the emperor who can't pay rent due to frequent wars, are displaced, and starved to death in the wilderness.

Xiahou Dun just didn't expect that his younger brother would suddenly be surprised by Sikong's eyes, but now he was flattered.

Although he was loyal to Cao Cao, he didn't have any plans for Yan Qing, so he just stood behind Cao Cao honestly, with low eyebrows and eyes, willing to be an unknown person, and never talked carefully like some flattering villains .

As a result, his own family was warmly and cordially praised by this well-known senior official, not only helping his younger brother, but also helping his whole family to gain a name.

It is conceivable that, with Yan Qing's current high popularity, and the appreciative comments he said in public, the reputation of Xiahou's family will definitely skyrocket within a few days.

For Xiahou Dun, he was caught off guard by the great light, and he really felt like a dream and a dream, as if he was stepping on a cloud.

"This," Xia Houdun stumbled accidentally, saluted at a loss, and said in a trembling tone, "I dare not take it. Many, many thanks, Sikong Jianai."

Yan Qing's eyebrows were curved, and then he clarified the suspicion of poaching in front of Cao Cao without any trace: "Let's not talk about others, with me, I can definitely afford it. It is precisely because I know that Xiahou is a military exploiter. Everyone in the aristocratic family is a general, and when Meng De left alone, I could rest assured and let him go."

With regard to the deep friendship between the Xiahou family and the Cao family, Yan Qing could only watch. It was impossible to requisition, so it was better to be a favor.

This time Cao Cao worked so hard, not only for himself, but also to repay his kindness back then. Of course, Yan Qing didn't want to see the two settle, and simply reciprocated. Before the real reward in the future, he would give a small gift first.

Yan Qing once again felt that it was too wonderful to be famous.

It's a pity that the position of Sikong is so prominent, but the effectiveness it can exert will become more and more limited.

Not to mention whether or not the key to keeping Dong Zhuo is whether he can settle Dong Zhuo. The superior is weak, and the rationality of the superior is questionable. The court is useless, and the benefits brought by official functions will naturally decrease sharply. .

Cao Cao understood Yan Qing's intentions, but first glanced at Xi Zhicai, bowed his hands sincerely, and said with a smile: "Cao's temporary replacement has been highly praised by Sikong."

Yan Qing also laughed, and teased, "Meng De has a thick skin, yet he accepts it with such peace of mind? I'll think that you will compliment me in return, that would be fair."

Cao Cao laughed loudly, Xiahou Dun looked left and right, and laughed along with embarrassment.

Yan Qing said so, how could it be possible for Cao Cao not to let Xia Houyuan attend?

Cao Cao made a decisive decision and asked Xia Houdun, who was not very good at speaking, to call his younger brother Xia Houyuan immediately.

Lu Bu watched indifferently, and silently twitched the corners of his mouth, mocking in his heart.

Being complimented by the lord in a polite way, just take it seriously and not say it, how can you forget to be like this?

——Not at all as stable as him.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, I stopped wasting time here and entered the tent.

"There is no need to be too polite for a celebration feast."

Yan Qing smiled and nodded, restraining them from getting up and saluting, and walked to the main seat with fluttering clothes.

He quietly waited for the rest of the people to arrive, and everyone looked at him one after another, with either awe, loyalty, or secretiveness in their eyes, and then they gracefully raised their cups and said simply: "Today, you can get this Victory is all due to the talents present here, so it is appropriate to celebrate. Although the great harm has not been eliminated, with your assistance, there is no need to worry about this disaster..."

Yan Qing paused, and said with a smile: "I won't talk too much about Wen Crape. I'll drink up this cup and start the banquet. I hope you can really relax and have a good time!"

"it is good!"

Lu Bu took the lead and shouted, waiting for the people who had just woken up from this long speech to follow up one after another. Immediately, they raised their necks and gulped down the fine wine in a cup.

This wine was sent by the people of Zhongmu County as a congratulatory gift. It is not a good old wine, but it is a rare good for the soldiers who have been banned from drinking alcohol for a long time.

Lu Bu learned to hide his emotions and anger, the more people there are, the more he can maintain a calm and indifferent face, and he doesn't express anything after eating a bowl of yellow soup.

On the other hand, Guo Jia was full of anticipation at first, and then put down the cup after he really tasted it, wrinkled his face a little, and quickly covered it with his sleeves, poured most of the unfinished drink into the side in a daze In the dull Xun You cup.

Yan Qing caught this scene out of the corner of his eye, and couldn't help laughing.

But he is the leader of the allied forces, even if he deliberately keeps a low profile, there are bound to be countless pairs of eyes on him. This light smile, of course, also fell into the eyes of many people.

——It seems that Yan Sikong is in a very good mood.

Gongsun Zan rolled his eyes, feeling that this was the best time he could wait for, so he stood up abruptly, raised his robe and strode forward, raised his glass to invite him, and said loudly, "Zan, I wish to respect Sikong."

Yan Qing glanced at him with great interest, and said respectfully, "Okay."

Lu Bu drank a glass of wine sullenly.

Yan Qing intuited that Gongsun Zan's purpose of toasting him without Liu Yu and his junior brother Liu Bei was not that simple, but it didn't show anything on his face. playing tricks.

Sure enough, not long after, Gongsun Zan couldn't hold back anymore.

He whispered: "Zan made an impertinent request, I hope Sikong can forgive me."

Yan Qing said softly: "But it's okay to talk about it."

Gongsun Zan threw out the reason he had prepared long ago—there was an urgent report the day before yesterday, saying that as soon as he and Liu Yu left, Xianbei, which had just been pacified not long ago, began to move again, and there was a great opportunity to unite with Wu, who had been defeated by him. Huan, the ambition to take advantage of the emptiness of the army in the state.

Without him sitting in town, the foreign race is really difficult to deal with.

Yan Qing nodded, and said reasonablely: "Although General Gongsun has shouldered the heavy responsibility of guarding the border, he still wants to kill the thieves in the court. If there is a change in the border, he should go back immediately, and he should not be biased. At this critical juncture, many parties will lose."

Gongsun Zan was overjoyed, and hurriedly toasted Yan Qing a few more cups before retreating.

Yan Qing watched him leave with a smile, without turning her head, she just patted Lu Bu's tight thighs sitting beside her under the cover of her wide sleeves.

Lu Bu's whole body tensed up suddenly, and Yan Qing softly praised: "Smart."

It turned out that just now Lu Bu had a flash of inspiration and pretended to pour wine for Yan Qing, but in fact he had already replaced it with clear water.

So after being toasted several times by Gongsun Zan, Yan Qing still kept his face unchanged, leaving a 'massive' heroic impression.

Lv Bu bravely moved closer, lowered his voice and said, "Is that why the lord let him run away?"

Yan Qing hummed, and said slyly: "Run and run, he is so dishonest, I wish he could not. Please Liu Yu come over later."

What crooked idea did Gongsun Zan come up with? How could he still not know?

This General Fenwu is not a kind person who talks more about morality, and he has always been displeased with Liu Yu's foreign policy of focusing on softness, and he has long wanted to seize power.

Right now is a great opportunity.

From a rational point of view, it is difficult for Yan Qing to judge whether Liu Yu's compassionate soft government or Gongsun Zan's aggressive and rigid government is better.But Gongsun Zan's idiosyncrasies of becoming stupid as soon as he swells up has been clearly proved by history, and Yan Qing doesn't want the rebel army to be used as a tool by the ambitious Gongsun Zan to seize power.

Lu Bu was still a little dazed when he heard it, and then saw Yan Qing see Gongsun Zan was thinking about packing his bags, and after leaving the table first, he waved his hand and politely invited Liu Yu over.

Yan Qing briefly explained Gongsun Zan's appeal just now, then stared at Liu Yu's unpredictable expression, and persuaded him to go back.

Liu Yu's complexion was not very good-looking, he forced a smile, accepted Yan Qing's favor, and left.

Lu Bu stared blankly, realizing that Yan Qing had sent Gongsun Zan back.

But he hesitated and said: "In this way, isn't there two less powers?"

To surround Luoyang and attack Dong Zhuo's base camp, you have to worry about throwing a mouse, which is much more difficult than breaking through a tiger prison.

Yan Qing said: "They fought in secret, with very little help. Besides, Gongsun Zan is the one who knows how to fight. Now that he took the initiative to resign, let them go back."

The turbulent undercurrent during the banquet was quietly covered by Yan Qing, and not many people noticed it.

In Liu Bei's deep thought, the banquet ended successfully.

Yan Qing said goodbye to them one by one with a smile, but when the people under her control were about to get up and leave, she stopped them.

Yan Qing ordered: "Watch the door."

Everyone looked at each other, Guo Jia said, "Master?"

"It was a public banquet just now," Yan Qing smiled, walked down from his seat, and sat with the surprised crowd. With a flick of his sleeves, he conjured up a jar of good wine that made Guo Jia's eyes shine, and gave it affectionately. They said one by one: "It's a private banquet now. Continue."

As a result, Yan Qing found out amusedly that the difference could be seen just by pouring a drink: others were pleasantly surprised to see this fairy wine that would become infinitely powerful after drinking it, and thanked them repeatedly; Indifferent, just staring at him.

Sensing Yan Qing's gaze, Lu Bu felt a little nervous in his heart. He couldn't help finding something to say, and wondered why Yan Qing held this 'private banquet'.

"Good question, I just want to celebrate two things. One, of course, is this great victory," Yan Qing smiled, and wrote lightly: "The second is...it happens to be my birthday today."