You have mastered the art of thunder and you tell me that it is in a strange world?

Chapter 182 Banquet

The people of Youzhou City had a rare good night's sleep last night.

Since the fog rose, most of the people in the city were in a panic, and many thought they would not be able to sleep tonight. However, they suddenly did not expect that a breeze would blow in the middle of the night, sweeping away their panic and giving them a good dream.

In this dream, some people saw their deceased family members or some saw their beloved lovers; some people looked far and wide to see the beauty of thousands of mountains; some people tasted delicious food and tasted the most unique flavors in the world.

When I woke up early the next morning, I felt refreshed and comfortable.

They gathered together again and started to discuss in whispers:

"What on earth happened last night?"

"I don't know about that. I just remember there was a thick fog. It was really scary."

"At that time, I saw a figure in the sky. It must be Liu Xian who pushed the fog back."

"It doesn't seem so. I was close to him at the time, and I also saw the figure. He was a Taoist priest dressed neatly. How could Liu Xian wear so many clothes?"

"Indeed, Liu Xian never seems to dress properly..."

Everyone in Youzhou city also took the opportunity to gossip. It was estimated that they would not be short of topics to talk about for some time.

Without much idle chatter, most of the Youzhou people went back to work, reclaiming the hard-to-cultivate land and running their own small shops.

Even if there was a thick fog and huge waves yesterday, as long as you are not dead today, you have to keep working.

Even King Wei had to find ways to arrange soldiers to stand guard every day, let alone these ordinary people.

He is not a second-generation prince who only needs to have fun.

However, before the work began, the residents of Youzhou City suddenly discovered that several fast horses had rushed out from the palace of King Wei. All of them were handsome young soldiers in the city, and they shouted happily as they ran:
"Today, the King of Wei is holding a grand banquet to entertain the people of the city. He will open a warehouse in the city, set up a big pot, and put all kinds of precious meat into it. Those who are interested can come to the main gate to enjoy the buffet!"

After hearing this, everyone in the city was filled with joy.

This was not the first time that King Wei held a grand banquet.

The northern fortress was full of dangers. Some evil black water creatures would always come from the north, and major battles would often break out. King Wei would also lead his soldiers to attack and kill the evil creatures, and never let any black water creature pass through the city gate.

After every great victory, King Wei would open his warehouses and hold a grand banquet.

This is a unique pleasure in the entire Youzhou city. Once the banquet begins, almost everyone in the city will gather.

Whether it is farmers who are working on the land, woodcutters who are cutting trees, or merchants who are running shops in the city, sometimes even peddlers passing by will come.

It seems like a holiday.

And this is also a signal.

It means that the crisis has passed, Youzhou has returned to peace, and the people can live and work in peace and comfort again.

Those who cannot afford meat can take advantage of this day to eat their fill, and those who can afford meat can also come and seek good fortune.

Of course, the people will not come empty-handed.

How could you attend a banquet hosted by hundreds of families without bringing some of the best things from your own home?

Those who had food took a bag of food, those who had meat took a few strips of bacon from the butcher rack, those who had money took some precious seasonings, and those who had nothing would pick some fruits and vegetables from the woods outside and bring them to amuse the children.

There were also some families who really couldn't afford any good food or drinks, so they simply took up gongs, put on red silk, played suona, danced and sang, making the long Youzhou city lively and bustling. How joyful!
The neighbors on the left contacted the neighbors on the right, the old man told the child, and like the tide, they gathered at the main entrance.

"Wow, there are so many people! I haven't seen so many people even on New Year's Eve!"

Caiyi, who was helping to prepare the banquet at the main entrance, couldn't help but click her lips when she saw someone coming.

She had attended several banquets with Zuo Chen, ranging from the small ones held in the village with roast chicken and roast duck to the large one such as the Ankang Banquet held in Xuzhou at that time.

She liked banquets with roast chicken and roast duck. She could reach out and break off the chicken or duck legs to eat, and then drink a bowl of good wine, feeling very happy.

Although the Ankang Banquet was grand, Xuzhou was really suffering at that time. The King Kang was cooked, and it was more for venting anger than participating in the banquet. Caiyi felt uncomfortable all over and did not feel relaxed there.

Today's event in Youzhou was really big, and it was really going well.

Many of them were in a happy mood and threw out a few colorful clothes on the spot to entertain the children next to them, which caused the children to exclaim in surprise and shouted as if they were the fairy sister who had descended to earth.

Caiyi was so happy that she almost had snot bubbles popping out of her nose.

Hu Wen also came to the banquet with the little fox in his arms. Where had the fox seen so many people gathered together? He screamed and hugged his two little arms to his head. He was trembling with fear instead of excitement, fearing that Hu Wen would throw him to the ground and let him face these countless legs.

Hu Wen laughed in silence, but gently touched the little fox's head.

Ever since the Qingqiu Dream, his attitude towards the little fox has become completely different.

This is the bloodline that the Qingqiu immortals left behind with all their might. It is actually a good thing that they are not aware of worldly affairs.

"My dear, why are there so many people around here? What are they doing?"

After staring for a while, Hu Ni's curiosity was finally aroused. She suppressed the fear in her heart, looked around, and asked her husband cautiously.

"We'll have dinner soon."

"Eat!" Foxy's ears stood up: "What do you want to eat?"

"Meat. Stew. Stew."

"Meat! I love meat! I'm going to eat a lot of meat this time!"

"Okay." Hu Wen rubbed the little fox's head and said with a smile, "I'll fill a big bowl for you then."

After hearing this, the little fox's eyes narrowed with laughter, not to mention how happy he was. On the main seat on the side, Zuo Chen was led to the main guest seat. He had just finished talking to King Wei and Liu Quande about what happened in the north, which caused the man and the demon to sigh:
"After rescuing Hu Wen that year, I did notice that there was something different in this kid's bloodline, but I never expected that he was a descendant of Qingqiu!" Liu Quande was quite emotional.

"After all, the Qingqiu Great Dream requires the burning of Qingqiu blood. After escaping from the Sea of ​​Bitterness for such a long time, the blood in his body will indeed be burned out. Now Hu Wen is just an ordinary young man. Only a little bit of the characteristics of the Qingqiu Immortal remains."

Zuo Chen explained.

After chatting for a few more words, Li Ji drank a bowl of monkey wine and his face turned slightly red.

This monkey is very good at drinking. Even someone with innate Taoism like Li Ji felt a little tipsy after drinking a few bowls.

Ask Zuo Chen:
"What are your plans next, Taoist Priest?"

"I plan to go to Kyoto to investigate what happened in the capital. I think it has something to do with the bitter sea."

"Master, why don't you wait for three months and go to Yuzhou to look for my brother, Prince Jing. He has a lot of information about Kyoto."

"I do plan to stop by and see Prince Jing... Prince Wei, why do I feel like you have something else to say?"

Zuo Chen asked curiously.

Hearing Zuo Chen's question, Li Ji chuckled:
“This time, the Taoist priest has completely cut off the road to the Northern Sea of ​​Bitterness. It is estimated that no evil creatures from the Black Water will appear for a long time, and my cavalry can also be released.

"I have no interest in this world, nor do I want it to continue to rise and fall. The Taoist priest is studying the matter of saving the world, and it is definitely better if the world is more peaceful. My nephew on the throne does not have the ability to do so."

When King Wei said this, Zuo Chen also reacted.

After the Qingqiu Mountains sealed off the north, no black water evil creature could cross the mountain for at least fifty years.

This period of time was enough for King Wei to purge the court and regain control of the entire Daliang.

“I know that the Taoist priest wants to support the new kid from Xuzhou to be the emperor, but I just thought about it and realized that what the world needs now is a strong country rather than another emperor!

"The sea of ​​suffering is about to be destroyed, what the hell is the emperor? It would be better to gather a few more capable people, quickly put Daliang in order, and clear out the rotten roots that have taken root in this area.

“It doesn’t matter whether I can help the Taoist priest or not, but at least I can’t hold him back.

"I wonder what you think?"

After hearing what Li Ji said, Zuo Chen also took a rare look at the middle-aged man.

He could probably tell that this plan was not just something Li Ji came up with on a whim, but he probably had this idea a long time ago.

Sweep away the evil in Daliang and reshape the foundation of humanity.

However, his army was dragged down by the evil creatures in the sea of ​​suffering and could not move at all, so he did not tell anyone about this plan.

"So you want three months?"

"Yes, I need to reorganize the troops. I also need to deal with my nephew, Prince Chang Li He, who has never been very obedient. When you set out for Kyoto in three months, the five thousand cavalry will be outside the Kyoto Gate. By then, as long as you give the order, hehe, I really don't believe that the current Kyoto can withstand my brothers who fought out of the sea of ​​suffering!"

"You have quite an idea." Zuo Chen said with a smile: "So how do you plan to deal with King Chang? Kill him directly?"

"That won't work. Jingzhou is too big. If we really want to kill him, three months will definitely not be enough. But... my nephew will come to me on his own initiative." Li Ji smiled as if he had come up with a clever idea.

"How to say?"

"Didn't he send Xiao Huanxi here? If Xiao Huanxi succeeds, do you think he will lead his army into Youzhou?"

……

After talking about the business, a big pot was set up not far away and a lot of firewood was burned under the pot.

The big pot has been filled with water, and all kinds of meat and seasonings are put in, steaming.

Li Ji stood up, raised his glass, and said happily:
"Have a banquet!"

Following his call, the soldiers all said in unison:
"Have a banquet!"

The people cheered and brought out table after table from their homes, placed their own food and fruit plates on the tables, and chatted and laughed. It was as lively as New Year's Day.

Looking at the lively scene in front of him, Zuo Chenbenpingbo's heart finally began to beat fast.

Only at this moment did Zuo Chen finally realize why he had such a subtle feeling in his heart when he saw Hu Wen reunited.

He thought of the distant past, of the small house, of the people at the table, of the faces that he had not seen for a long time but that were still very impressive to him.

It is difficult for wanderers to return home.

In a trance, Zuo Chen's mind was slightly disturbed.

"Master? What's wrong?"

Suddenly, he heard Caiyi's voice beside his ear. Zuo Chen came back to his senses and found Caiyi standing beside him, looking at him worriedly.

"Nothing. Just thinking of the past."

Zuo Chen adjusted his mood.

Look again at those happy faces.

If you can’t find your past home, then keep your present home well.

Concentrate your thoughts in your mind and there will be no confusion in your heart.

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