Then, in this banquet hall with bright lights and large curtains, there was originally a jerky, tight and embarrassing atmosphere, and it seemed that at this moment, it suddenly disappeared, and it was released in an inconspicuous current. It was submerged in a burst of fun and praise, and the clamor of beautiful words.
At this time, behind the twelve screens embroidered with landscapes, flowers and birds, and jade frames, the sound of silk, bamboo and elegant music was suddenly played; among the lively sounds that set the atmosphere, Zhou Huaian, together with several generals of the Taiping Army, and their acquaintances, They were also led to the seat of the second place at the bottom right of Huang Chao, seated in turn from front to back;
The general manager, Shang Rang, who was just as indifferent as he looked diagonally across, and the generals behind him looked at each other, while the right ambassador Zhao Zhang who was sitting next to him was in charge of welcoming the guests. .
Zhou Huaian once again used his ability to scan the audience, confirming and marking the large area encompassing this round, and there were no redundant layouts or hidden biological characteristics. I finally relieved my heart and pretended to look at the surrounding environment from the corner of my eye.
Surrounded by lush and lush ancient trees, pavilions and pavilions are looming among the trees. As the saying goes, the water depends on the Guo, and the green hills in the distance are faint. It is very quiet and peaceful to make people rely on.
Just as Xu Ranye was blowing through the sand, the courtyard was deep, the corridors were quiet, the trees on the waterside were scattered, and the green gauze under the moon was like smoke, which had a sense of tranquility, comfort and IKEA. Even the fatigue and wariness of the original army horses seemed to be diluted and blown away together.
Then after a few ding-dong chimes rang, I heard a delicate and delicate female voice from behind the beautiful curtain, but a line of maids like flowers and butterflies came out through the curtain, raising their hands for the seats present. Kneeling on the shoulders, the silver basin for cleansing the face and the silver tray for gargle, the green tea cup;
Then the heavier chimes were ringing again, like a violent gong and a row of maids with different dress patterns alternately, each table was served with broken orchids filled with rich tea soup, and gilt-inlaid silver plates. Appetizing dried fruit and honey preserved in a tower shape.
At this time, the maid in the third row of skirts and shirts appeared again, but she was holding silver jug wine jars of different styles, with silk cloth wrapped "Jin Ling Chun, Song Miu Chun, Shi Dong Chun, Bamboo "Ye Chun" and other words; with the opening of the opening in court, the rich and strong aroma of wine filled the table.
Next, Huang Chao, who is at the top, no longer speaks much, but is a time for officials of the Yigan General's Mansion headed by Zhao Zhang, who is present to greet, say compliments, please and amuse and enliven the atmosphere; wait until the sound of Yunban and Panqing After the ringing, began to pass vegetables and deliver the wine in pots, it became an affectionate act of persuading wine and vegetables.
And all this was also dealt with by Zhu Cun and Zhang Juyan, who were next to him, taking turns to deal with it; and Zhou Huaian, as one of the main entertainers and one of the focal points, just nodded or hummed. Instead, he concentrated his mind to use it. At the mouth of Zhao Zhang, carefully distinguished and looked at the various characters present, and the expressions, actions, and attitudes they reflected.
For example, the one on the other side still has a true color and is still a little embarrassed with the few names behind him, as well as the faintly smiling and silent ministers; this is exactly the answer to the so-called "I just like to see you upset and Looks helpless".
For example, as Huangchao’s closest tribe and confidant, the eight sons of Huangmen; only Huang Rui, the secretary of the palm, Huang Rui, the right leader, and Huang Kui, the official of the Confucian Order, and Huang Ye, who have had some connections with each other, appeared; as for the others. Huang Ye in the food inspection institute, Huang Hao, the front-wing commander, and Huang Cuntu, the captain of the door guard, were nowhere to be seen.
On the contrary, several new faces appeared behind them. According to Zhao Zhang's introduction, they came from the children of Huang Wang's wife's natal families. His attitude towards Zhou Huai'an was also not to be denied, or nodded in a polite and distant way; only the secretary of the palm Huang Rui smiled kindly when he met him by chance.
There are also civilian ranks, including Li Junru, a Zuo Junru with profound features, Cui Miao with a white body and a broad body, Bai Risheng, a former inspector with a narrow face and a long neck, and Li Pan, a military sergeant with scars on his face. . . The individual's reserved and subtle attitudes are faintly detached from this atmosphere, and seem to have long been accustomed to it.
There is also another representative of the Rebel Hill besides Shang Ran, who is not surprising but obviously a little hopeful and eager to command Gai Hong; and the army envoy Fei Chuangu, who is not serious but can hardly conceal the fierce scar face, is thin and long arms. And the ex-army leader Pang Shigu, who had acted and escaped, was the most indulgent existence who talked loudly on the spot, if no one was around.
In addition, there is Liu Ying, a handsome general with a slight arrogance and constant laughter, and Meng Wei, a left army envoy who is always unwilling to eat and speechless. The triangular eyes are eye-catching and the clan inadvertently drifts past the eyes. . . .
Among them, the public attitude is relatively friendly, but they are delicious in the Taiping Army, but they are actually a little fat and blessed by the military treasury Liu Tang; and there are constant public exchanges on the bright side, and the black skin of the shipowner is born. Transshipment deputy envoy Wang Mei et al.
As for the other newly recruited rebel generals or newly promoted and raised faces, they mostly look red and black with frost and snow, or dark complexion that has been exposed to wind, sun and rain. , All kinds of awkward public appearances with thick eyebrows and round eyes; most of them are restrained and cautious in their looks and attitudes, but they are not very impressive.
In contrast, the three Taiping generals brought by Zhou Huai'an are also considered to have their own characteristics; the youngest Cao Shixiong is also the one with the most extensive contacts, and among the people around and opposite, you can always find it inadvertently. The old acquaintance of the conversation.
While Zhu Cun has some witty remarks and is good at lively atmosphere, even those who regenerate can smile and draw out the corresponding topic; Zhang Juyan looks loyal and doesn't speak much, but he can always attract the attention of the other party. .
As for the current situation and development, Zhou Huaian is fairly satisfied.
At least, if you show enough muscles before taking out the corresponding benefits, you can effectively avoid others' contemptuous and insatiable coveting from the Taiping Army's kindness, and you need to reflect on the price you need to pay for this.
If you use this as a foreshadowing, you will be more confident and reliable if you want to dig people out of the main force of the rebels. After all, there is no benefit that can be obtained for no reason in this world, and the price of a scheme can also make the other party feel at ease.
Of course, Zhou Huaian did not intend that the rebel generals who had been famous for a long time would be able to bow down to himself; but the future will appear in historical events, or some potential signs that will emerge through this, but it is possible. Those who have spared no effort in soliciting and persuading them.
At least normal history has proven that they have some potential and qualifications, and there is no need to be afraid of taboos that promote the growth; only if their status is low, they can correct their thoughts and reshape them. Anyway, Zhou Huai'an didn't want to get a template of those traditional emperors and generals, but needed a group of talents who have the potential and can be transformed to meet their own needs.
At least he has discovered that although the people he has cultivated have a low starting point and a poor foundation; compared with those historical figures under the traditional model, they are better than those with low requirements, high enthusiasm, and not very particular about treatment, so they are easily moved and tolerated. Hard environment and treatment.
On the other hand, this statement is also a kind of deterrence and inducement; at least until the other party does not obtain the corresponding physical objects in batches, any reckless behavior will damage the overall interests of the rebels, and avoid some potential in disguise. Probability of taking a dangerous move.
At the same time, in the hall, many people were paying close attention and scrutinizing. This legend who seemed to be young but was a latecomer, was highly valued by King Huang.
"This is a good day for the rebels, everyone is very happy, and they don't even play a cheerful song..."
A rough-eyed military general urged the band behind the screen.
"A group of monkeys who are crowned by you..."
Some people sneered and sneered in secret.
"This officer is really shameless,"
Someone secretly immersed themselves in angrily and drank booze.
"This is power, this is power, with soldiers and food, even if the king is Huang, he must treat each other."
There are also people who feel surging.
When Shen Hou's chimes ringed again, the maids in the fourth and fifth rows of different dresses appeared in the banquet hall, and the utensils in their hands had turned into silver plates and bright jade-like Xing Bai. Porcelain bowls; filled with delicious dishes and soups, one by one filled with the huge cases in front of everyone.
According to Zhou Huaian’s simple glance, the ones that can be recognized are at least bran sea bass soup, duck feet soup, dried scorpion fish, tomato-wrapped fish meat, simmered lamb spine with milk, crab with sauce, pepper-stuffed chicken, and charcoal oxtail. , Stir-fried eel with whitebait, simmered pork, braised mutton, game dishes;
In addition to the bright and delicate appearance of the dishes, there are no exceptions, thick soy, thick soup, and generous portions, which are full of a typical rebel traditional banquet style.
And as the finale at the end of the first round of passing dishes, what was finally lifted up was a large covered wok with steaming fumes. After the copper clamps were lifted together, a whole roasted yellow and reddish wok was revealed. The "hundred sheep die suddenly."
"Xia Tong Piaoxiang, fortunately even serving the chiefs..."
Then a sturdy man with white face and little beard stepped forward, holding two shiny silver hook-point cutters in his hand, and humbled his head and bowed in salute.
Then, under the head of Huang Chao, who was slightly nodded, he exhaled with a "hey" anger, and swung his knife like a silver flower to bloom on the huge sheep. With the sound of the audible wind in the hall, the whole lamb skin texture that had been steamed and roasted three times was cut down like snowflakes, and then rolled on the pre-placed copper plate.
Then, a servant stepped forward and took off the skeleton that had been shaved with only the diaphragm, and suddenly revealed the little pink (pig) nest in it; Tong Piaoxiang replaced the knife with a pair of blunt-headed scissors. , After a few brushes, it is divided into large plates with evenly thin and fat plates;
Then he took out another simmering goose from the cut, and pulled the wings and feet directly with his hands to form eight pieces on the cup; suddenly rolled out from the stuffing stuffing such as glutinous rice, fragrant abalone, and fish. It's a chicken-sized thing. In the end, he was cautiously placed in a milk soup cup, and amidst the sound of ding-dong, he respectfully presented it to the head of Huang Chao.
Next, the eight-piece geese were divided into two pieces to Zhou Huai’an’s table as a courtesy; the remaining parts were distributed to the leaders of Shangrang, Gaihong, etc.; and then Xiao ( (Pig) Zhe’s coils were distributed to the generals and military owners present; the last was the whole lamb slices that were born from the old rebels present;
As for the new recruits of the rebel generals, probably all they can get is a piece of bones with little flesh left; even so, many people gnawed at once with a flattered expression.
Zhou Huaian sighed inwardly again, this is the so-called Bell Ming Ding Shi, this is the so-called strict class. After so many years of wars and battles under Huang Chao's insurgents, nothing else has changed and progressed, but they are more and more particular about such things as pomp, style, and decent;
Seeing that those who want to defeat the corrupt and degenerate class are getting closer and closer to the cannibal court. Could this be the best realistic portrayal of the story of the one who wanted to kill the dragon and couldn't stand it in the end, but grew his horns and tail to become a new dragon
"Brother Xu is not satisfied with these dishes..."
However, Zhao Zhang's voice sounded again, interrupting Zhou Huaian's thoughts.
"No, I just think of the soldiers outside... at this time I was still full and warm."
Zhou Huaian found a reason without thinking.
"But it's okay. Since it is under the command of Brother Xu, he will arrange for someone to bring them food and drink..."
Zhao Zhang couldn't help widening his voice.
Zhou Huaian couldn't help but smiled helplessly, but from this he remembered some situations he had seen and heard along the way.
Nowadays, the stratification and treatment differences among the rebels have become quite obvious. Even if it is the rebel army that is no more shabby and desolate, there are many soldiers at the bottom who lack clothing and food and eat Lituanyan wild vegetables and cloth, but the chiefs can drink and eat meat all day long and wear silk cloth. And everyone from top to bottom still took this for granted, so that Zhou Huaian, who was born under the red flag and was nurtured by the Three Views of Socialism, secretly felt a little uncomfortable.
You must know that under the Taiping Army’s sacred treasury system, although there are many different levels of treatment, at least there are relatively rigorous assessment and evaluation standards to inspire and give play to the individual’s subjectivity based on expertise and hard work Motivation; with traceable efforts and direction to ensure a relatively fair flow and transfer cycle of personnel within the system.
In the shed waiting outside, someone carried food and drink to Xu Yi’s head guard; but apart from being taken by a specially selected individual, everyone else was a symbolic touch. Touched, then took out the compressed rations that he carried, and pretended to feast on the drinks.
And in the banquet hall in Guangyuanyuan, Zhao Zhang, who was in charge of accompanying guests, seemed to feel something, and gave a wink to the side. After a few breaths, the noisy and festive vocal music of the accompaniment suddenly changed and became light and graceful; the broken bells and the ringing of the ring were also like the spring rain that dived into the night with the wind, and the rustling appeared outside the hall. In the corridor. (End of this chapter)