Chapter 157 Military Bonfire Party
Chapter 157 Military Bonfire Party
(The best title in the Tomato test was "After Traveling Through Time, I Was Targeted by the New Emperor." I should use the new title from now on.
Thank you for your understanding if this causes any inconvenience to the readers!)
That night, the military camp held another bonfire party.
However, this bonfire party was more lively than the last one because there were 50,000 more soldiers, and a whole roasted lamb was served.
Although it was a campfire party, not everyone just sat around casually. They were divided into different levels.
Qi Wushuang naturally sat at the main seat, Zhang Dinggong, Chen Yanchi, and Qi Kangping sat in one place, and Chu Taian and Qi Wu sat in another...
Ye Wuwei was an exception, as he sat next to Qi Wushuang. This made the generals realize once again how important Ye Wuwei was in the heart of the new emperor.
Qi Wushuang cut off the freshly roasted lamb ribs, put them on a plate and handed them to Ye Wuwei.
Ye Wuwei's eyes lit up as he took the plate: "How do you know that I like roasted whole lamb ribs the most?"
Qi Wushuang looked at Ye Wuwei lovingly and said:
"Didn't you say that yourself?
When we were in Anping County, you once said that the best part of a roasted whole lamb is the lamb ribs, which are fat and lean, tender and juicy.
"Do you remember what I said a few years ago?"
Qi Wushuang was stunned:
yes?
Why does he remember what Ye Wuwei said three years ago?
Still remember it so clearly?
Could it be?
will not!
Qi Wushuang quickly denied it in his heart.
Three years ago, Ye Wuwei was just a young boy who had not yet grown up. It was impossible for him to have any bad intentions towards Ye Wuwei at that time.
Ye Wuwei had no idea of Qi Wushuang's inner struggle; his mind was completely focused on the lamb ribs.
Ye Wuwei sprinkled cumin powder on the lamb ribs, then grabbed the lamb ribs and started chewing on them.
When he was halfway through the meal, the three family heads, Nie, Hu and Di, came over to offer Qi Wushuang a drink.
This time, the food and other supplies were delivered personally by the heads of the three families.
Normally, the head of the family does not need to be personally involved in escorting supplies, but this time they took the initiative to escort them in order to meet Qi Wushuang.
Qi Wushuang did not offend the three family heads and drank the wine happily.
"I'll trouble you three family heads to take care of the logistics. I will never forget your contributions."
The three family heads were overjoyed and said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, rest assured. We will definitely live up to your trust."
After toasting Qi Wushuang, the three family heads filled their glasses with wine and toasted Ye Wuwei.
The one who spoke on behalf of the family was Patriarch Nie.
"Captain Ye, I've heard from Youren that you're young and promising. Now that I see you, you're indeed a man of great stature, handsome, and a man of talent."
The head of the Nie family was Nie Youren's father. Ye Wuwei didn't dare to be arrogant and quickly picked up the wine glass and stood up:
“Brother Nie and I are friends, so you can just call me by my name, uncle.
I offer this wine to you, drink it first as a token of my respect."
After finishing this glass of wine, Ye Wuwei took the initiative to pour wine to toast the two heads of the Hu and Di families:
"You are all my elders, and I should respect you."
Ye Wuwei was originally handsome, and now he was humble and sweet-talking, making the three family heads smile happily.
He couldn't help but secretly wonder if there was a girl of the right age in his family who he could introduce to Ye Wuwei.
Seeing Ye Wuwei drink three cups in a row, Qi Wushuang nagged him: "The party has just started, you will have more to drink later, drink slowly."
"I can drink quite well, so this amount of wine is nothing.
Besides, the three family heads are elders, and we should respect them."
The head of the Nie family received a letter from Nie Youren, which mentioned Ye Wuwei and said that Ye Wuwei was the person His Majesty valued the most, and asked them to treat Ye Wuwei with courtesy.
Originally, Patriarch Nie was a little skeptical, but now after seeing this scene, he believed it.
"Captain Ye, when you get to Andu, we'll treat you. We'll play the role of host and have a few drinks with you."
"Okay, I'll tell you when I get to Andu."
After the three family heads left, Ye Wuwei said to Qi Wushuang, "I'll go and toast to General Zhang, General Chen, and General Qi."
"I'll accompany you."
Ye Wuwei thought for a moment and said, "That's fine. Now is wartime, and this will make you appear close to the people."
"I'm worried someone might give you a hard time."
"You think too much.
Everyone knows that I am His Majesty's favorite person. Everyone is busy trying to please me, so how could they possibly make things difficult for me?"
"That's not necessarily true. People in the army don't think as much as people in the court."
In fact, Qi Wushuang wanted everyone to respect Ye Wuwei.
With Qi Wushuang’s personal introduction, everyone’s attitude towards Ye Wuwei naturally changed.
As they were talking, the two of them walked up to Zhang Dinggong, Chen Yanchi and Qi Kangping.
The three people stood up quickly.
Qi Wushuang raised his glass: "This battle still requires the three commanders to work together."
The three of them hurriedly said, "This is my duty."
After the three of them finished drinking, Qi Wushuang said:
"Wu Wei has long heard of the heroic deeds of the three commanders, and would like to offer you a toast."
Ye Wuwei raised his glass:
“Tong Zhang once chopped off the heads of fifty-seven Ati people in a battle.
During your 22-year military career, you beheaded 376 people, captured 188 people, and defeated seven armies. You are truly brave.
I toast to you! "
Ye Wuwei's respect was indeed sincere.
Ye Wuwei was originally a soldier and he admired brave men on the battlefield.
Zhang Dinggong was born into a commoner family and he was promoted to his position based on his military achievements. Therefore, he originally had some disdain for Ye Wuwei in his heart.
He was originally polite to Ye Wuwei out of consideration for Qi Wushuang, but now that he saw that Ye Wuwei could talk about his deeds at will and his admiration for him was genuine, he felt like getting close to Ye Wuwei.
"Captain Ye's deeds are no less remarkable.
The iron weapons used in the army today are all made by you. It is rare for you to have such skills at such a young age."
Qi Wushuang added:
"The imperial examination system currently being piloted in Andu was also proposed by Wu Wei. He hoped to give more civilian students opportunities."
After hearing that the imperial examination system was also proposed by Ye Wuwei, Zhang Dinggong became even more eager to get close to Ye Wuwei.
“Although my family has no sons who can read, the imperial examination system really provides a huge opportunity for ordinary people and is a blessing for them.
This action by Commandant Ye is very kind."
Ye Wuwei:
"I just talked about it briefly and didn't do any of the tedious work involved in the actual implementation. I really don't deserve such high praise from the governor."
"If a leader has this kind of heart, he is a great good man."
After drinking with Zhang Dinggong, Ye Wuwei poured another glass of wine to toast Chen Yanchi.
"General Chen is no less brave and valiant.
Chen Dutong once killed hundreds of Ati people in a battle, and did not retreat even though his horse was seriously injured. Such bravery is truly amazing and he is a role model for our generation!
I'm not as brave and powerful as Chen Dutong, but I also want to learn from him. I hope to show Chen Dutong's unifying and heroic style in the upcoming battle against the Ati people."
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