[R18] Will drink wine – “About Wine” Chapter 39 [English]

Chapter 39 Wolf Tiger

There is a charcoal fire in the hall, which makes the house very hot.

Chenyang had been kneeling for half an hour. Xiao Chiye was sitting on the main seat reading the military book. Outside the curtain were kneeling the generals of the Imperial Army. It was quiet inside and outside.

As the saying goes, “before the power is exercised, it must first be used to demonstrate its power [1]”.Five years ago, when Xiao Chiye took over the Forbidden Army, he gave him a commanding force. What he wanted was the absolute power to command the heroes.In the past five years, rewards and punishments have been clear, and the money that should be given to the Forbidden Army has not been less. Not only is it not less, but it has also been supplemented.He is generous to the people below him, but his own big cloak was given to him by his sister-in-law three years ago.

Qiu Lie made the Forbidden Army feel proud, and the limelight overshadowed the Eighth Camp, and the scenery was unlimited for a while.These soldiers, who had been waiting in the camp for a long time, used to pretend to be grandsons in front of the Eighth Camp, but now they dare to go out and yell at the Eighth Camp.

This is not a good sign, and you will get carried away if you become complacent.

Xiao Chiye needs an opportunity to defeat the Forbidden Army, and today’s Tantai Tiger is the opportunity.

Chen Yang didn’t dare to raise his head, Xiao Chiye knocked on the table, and immediately stood up to add tea to Xiao Chiye.As soon as the tea was full, the man knelt down again.

Xiao Chiye didn’t speak all night, and Chen Yang knelt on the ground all night.

There are many things left unsaid that make people feel more guilty than if they were said.

The next day, Xiao Chiye was going to the morning court. After getting dressed, he said to Chen Yang, “There’s no need to follow today. Let’s rest.”

Chenyang knelt until his legs were numb. He knelt on the ground and said in a harsh voice: “Master…”

He always called Xiao Chiye Governor, but this time he was really moved.

Xiao Chiye indeed stopped but did not look back.

Chenyang kowtowed again and said, “Please master, please punish me.”

Xiao Chiye raised his hand to signal all the people serving him to go out. When there was no one else in the hall, he turned sideways and looked at Chen Yang: “If a person has no fault, how can he be punished?”

“I know my mistake.” Chenyang said with sweat dripping from his forehead.

Xiao Chiye was silent for a long time and said: “In recent years, Zhaohui has been fighting in the border areas with his eldest brother. He has seen his military rank getting higher and higher. In less than five years, it will be time to be granted a branch office. You are all good men selected by dad. How come you, Zhaohui, have such an honor, but you, Chenyang, have to wait for death with a bastard?”

Chenyang’s lips turned white and he said: “How dare I think this way? The prince is as good as the prince, but the master is my pillar of support! Chaohui and I are brothers in the same family, and we will both prosper and suffer.”

“It’s best that you understand this.” Xiao Chiye said, “Brothers fighting against each other and fighting in the same room are all rotten to the root. No outsiders need to touch them. You will die first. You stay with me in Qandu, and Zhaohui will take care of everything at home. heMy sister is married to a minister of etiquette, and you will support me during the holidays.If you want to achieve success, you must be strong-willed, but you have to recognize it morally.What are you afraid of and anxious about compared with he?Zhaohui couldn’t do what he did yesterday.You have to take care of your eldest brother’s face.You have become the leader of the Imperial Guards, and you have to rely on that to convince others. For that little pleasure, even your master’s face can be stepped on.You know, you still changed he to yesterday’s job, just to make he.He said with anger.What’s wrong, Chenyang, have you followed me to the point where you have to play like this to win people’s hearts?You don’t hesitate to defeat your master’s majesty for the sake of this moment of happiness.

Chenyang felt regretful, lowered his head and said, “I can’t help my master——”

“You can’t help yourself.” Xiao Chiye suddenly said indifferently, “When you think about it, come back for the rotation. Let Gujin follow me these days.”

Chenyang knelt down in a daze and looked up to see Xiao Chiye lifting the curtain and leaving the door.

* * *

Shen Zechuan finally slept last night, and now he stood beside the carriage, breathing in the hot air and watching the sea greens hovering in the snowy sky.

Xiao Chiye went out and got into the carriage. Gu Jin took the riding whip and looked at Shen Zechuan.

Shen Zechuan didn’t look at him, but when he saw the curtain was half open, Xiao Chiye winked at him.

Shen Zechuan suddenly felt like a light on his back, and the imperial guards who had been freezing in the courtyard all night looked at him.He smiled at Xiao Chiye and actually went up.

Gujin drove and the carriage shook.

Xiao Chiye handed a Tang Pozi to Shen Zechuan. When Shen Zechuan accepted it, he put the back of his hand against Shen Zechuan’s hand.

“It’s so cold.” Xiao Chiye said.

Shen Zechuan raised his fingers to push away Xiao Chiye’s hand, leaned against the wall, and hugged Mrs. Tang.

Xiao Chiye said: “I don’t look very happy.”

Shen Zechuan warmed his hands and said, “I’m happy.” He looked at Xiao Chiye and said with a smile, “Second Young Master stood up for me, I’m happy.”

Xiao Chiye said: “Second Young Master did nothing for anyone.”

“That’s what it is said,” Shen Zechuan said, “Now that my power has been established, when will I be able to show my favor? My days as a guard are running out. If you want to use me, you must hurry up.”

Xiao Chiye looked at he and said nothing.

Shen Zechuan raised his chin slightly, which was a posture similar to relaxation. He breathed out, paused for a moment, and said: “I am not as good as you in the way of controlling people. Shen Lanzhou is a good target. If he puts it in front of him, he can defend himself, shock the tiger, and maybe even warm the bed. It is really hard to achieve three birds with one stone like this. Xiao Er, you are so awesome.”

There was a lot of people outside the car, and the atmosphere inside the car gradually became solemn.The two people were only a few inches apart, but they seemed to be separated by a huge chasm.When the car arrived, Gu Jin was wise enough not to disturb him.

Shen Zechuan warmed his hands, put Mrs. Tang back on the small case, and said, “It’s a pity.”

Xiao Chiye said: “What?”

“Everyone thinks you have a good time every night,” Shen Zechuan licked the tips of his teeth and said slowly to he, “Who knew that you, Xiao Er, are still a conscientious Liu Xiahui. Not to mention fucking you, I have never even drooled on you.”

After saying that, he was about to lift the curtain and get out of the car, but Xiao Chiye suddenly hooked his belt.

“That’s right.” Xiao Chiye smiled playfully, “I’m so looking forward to a fight on the bed, so I’ll give in to you.”

Shen Zechuan said: “I don’t want anyone with such fierce eyes.”

The curtain flickered and the person had already gone down.

Xiao Chiye’s fingertips were empty and he shook them with unfinished thoughts.

* * *

After the Tantai Tiger incident, the Imperial Guards became less ostentatious and turned their tails between their legs, returning to their appearance before the autumn hunting.Chen Yang was even more cautious in everything, and no longer dared to turn a deaf ear and let others make nonsense.He had injured his foot in Libei before. It was extremely cold for a few days and he had a vague pain every day on duty.

One day after dinner, Xiao Chiye threw several bottles of plaster to Chenyang.Chenyang went back and opened it, and it turned out to be a valuable plaster that Xiao Jiming had obtained from Master Guiyi earlier.He couldn’t help but blame himself again and work more carefully.

Tantaihu over there returned home and fell into trouble within a few days.Everyone in his family died, but Zhongbo adopted three children, and they all relied on his salary.He is not married, has no wife to take care of the family, and has spent all his money. Now he is in short supply of rice and noodles, and he is in a hurry to celebrate the New Year.He is a veteran of Dengzhou. He has brothers in Qian, but he has always taken care of others. Now it is his turn to borrow money and tighten his belt to feed his children. However, this is not a long-term solution.

Tantai Hu was thinking about getting money for tiger skins and followed people to collect debts, so Chen Yang came to visit.

“The New Year is coming soon,” Chen Yang put down the money and said, “The governor still remembers that you have three children at home.”

Tantai Hu turned his back and sat on the chair, saying, “Since I am no longer on duty in the Forbidden Army, there is no reason to collect money from the Forbidden Army.”

“I think you are a real tiger.” Chen Yang said sternly, “Why are you still angry with the governor? So many people were watching that day, and you made a move. Why did you ignore the governor? Lack of military discipline is a big taboo. You have been a colleague for so long, don’t you understand?”

Tantai Hu said: “What can I do? When I saw Shen Ba, I remembered my parents!”

Chen Yang sighed and said: “Then you shouldn’t open your mouth to humiliate others and even scold the governor. What kind of temper does the governor have? You have been following him for several years, why are you still talking so freely?”

Tantaihu rubbed his hair.

Chen Yang said: “I also made mistakes. I knew you were reckless, but I didn’t stop you. If you make a mistake, you will admit it, and if there is a punishment, you will admit it. A real man can bend and stretch, but he has to give up and quit to be a real hero?”

“Then what can I do? I’ve already handed over my waist card!” Tantai Hu said this, feeling aggrieved and sad, “I have been with the Governor for five years, I have sold my life in Qiu Lie, and the Imperial Army has finally come forward. Seeing that fox girl coming in and out all day long, I am also afraid! He looks like that, I am really afraid that the Governor will be deprived of his future! I am anxious, I hate him to death! What did Ding Tao say heThat’s right, that’s right, who doesn’t understand this?But who can stand it?It’s my parents and brothers who died, not a dog on the roadside!”

Chenyang also remained silent.

Tantai Hu stomped his feet heavily and wiped his face randomly. The scar-faced man even shed tears when he recalled it. He choked and said: “I hate a person. Seeing himIt makes people feel unhappy to be close to each other, let alone such hatred.In the year when Zhongbo was defeated, in Chenyang, all the people who survived had their families destroyed and escaped death!Who could pity us?Look at these three children in my family, who were orphans and survived by digging under the hooves of the Biansha cavalry.”

Chenyang patted him, and waited for him to calm down before saying, “But now that you have joined the Forbidden Army, the Governor is Heaven. Huzi, the Governor purged the Forbidden Army five years ago and wanted to recruit you foreign military households. The Ministry of War did not agree. Do you still remember what the Governor said?”

Tantaihu’s shoulders shook slightly.

Chen Yang said: “You still want to be a soldier today, isn’t it because the governor said that day, ‘The family feud has not been avenged, and the national humiliation has not yet been avenged.’ The imperial army will have to leave the country one day. When the time comes, won’t it be more enjoyable to kill the enemy with your own hands than to blame others today? How come you have forgotten it as time goes by!”

Tantaihu said: “How dare I forget? I haven’t forgotten for a day. I gave my life to the governor just to have such a day.”

“That’s it.” Chen Yang stood up and pushed the money to the Tantai Tiger. “Brothers don’t have an overnight feud. The governor treats us as brothers. The governor also paid for the money himself. After the New Year, you will return to the original team, hang up the small flag and badge, and work as your errand.”

Tantai Tiger had mixed feelings and sent Chen Yang out.

When Chen Yang came back, he saw Shen Zechuan, and the two of them saluted each other in the corridor.When he lifted the curtain and went in, Shen Zechuan knew that it was done.

Shen Zechuan looked at Luoxue boredly.

Such a wolf and tiger can really pretend to be fake, and the fake can also become real. People can’t tell whether he is happy or angry, nor can he tell whether he is genuine or fake.

Not long after, the morning sun came out again. He lifted the curtain and nodded to Shen Zechuan, saying, “The governor is waiting for you to have dinner together.”

Shen Zechuan turned around and saw Xiao Chiye looking at him.