Chapter 101: Brother Mu Xinghan?
Since they didn't know the other general in silver armor, they didn't want to greet him. They just knew that this person must be of an important status.
Because the silver armor on this man is not something that an ordinary general can wear.
For such a banquet, the two of them did not wear casual clothes, but came in armor. It seemed like a bit of a demonstration. It seems that today's banquet is unusual?
These guests did not know who the man in silver armor was, but Yun Wansheng, who was at the back, was very familiar with him. She never expected to meet Mu Xingci here. Wasn’t he in the border town?
With him here, Yun Wansheng didn't dare to show her face. She tried to shrink her body as much as possible, lowered her head, and didn't dare to look up again.
If there wasn't only one door and she was at the end, she wouldn't be able to leave even if she wanted to. Now she just hoped that the man wouldn't notice her.
At this time, Gu Feicheng, the military governor in charge of guarding the border city, spoke up: "Everyone, first of all, thank you for coming to my humble home. A few days ago, due to the enemy's invasion, our army retreated a hundred miles to our Qizhou City.
"At that time, whether you were officials or local merchants, you all bravely helped our army overcome difficulties. This governor is deeply grateful. I would like to offer a toast to you all."
When everyone saw this, they hurriedly picked up the wine glasses on the table and said, "You are too polite, General. Those are what we should do." Prime Minister Li Mu said modestly on behalf of everyone.
"General, every citizen has a share of responsibility for the fate of the country. This is a matter of great importance. As ordinary citizens of Shun Shang State, we have no shirking our responsibility to do anything." Another official also spoke up.
"It is truly God's blessing that our Shun Shang country has people like you who are devoted to the country. Please come in!" As he said this, he drank the first glass as a sign of respect, and everyone else also drank.
After everyone finished drinking, Gu Feicheng looked at Mu Xingci beside him, and then glanced at everyone else: "Everyone, the one next to me is the general of the Zhen Army from the capital, his name is Mu Xinghan, and he is the younger brother of the Southwest General Mu Xingci.
Thanks to his timely support, our northeastern territory would have been in imminent danger."
Yun Wansheng, who had been keeping her head down, suddenly raised her head upon hearing this and glanced sideways at the general in the middle of the hall. Mu Xinghan? Mu Xingci's younger brother?
Could it be that I recognized the wrong person? Thinking of this, I couldn't help but look at the arrogant Zhenjun General again.
But looking left and right, I just felt that his complexion was a little darker and his cheeks looked thinner. I couldn't see any big difference between Mu Xinghan and Mu Xingci. Even if they were brothers, they couldn't look like twins, right?
Even if they were twins, there was no way they could be so similar in temperament and appearance? She was certain that this general was Mu Xingci!
Just as she was looking at that person, she suddenly saw the gaze of the man who called himself Mu Xinghan sweeping towards them, which made Yun Wansheng quickly lower her head again, not daring to look again.
She could recognize the wrong person, but she couldn't take the risk. What if it was him?
When everyone heard this man's identity, they were surprised. An official immediately said respectfully, "I have long heard of the Mu Family Army. I never thought I would have the honor of meeting the General of the Mu Family Army today. The stability of Shunshang State is entirely due to you, the Mu Family Army. I would like to offer you a toast."
"Lord Sun, you are too polite. The stability of Shun Shang Kingdom is due to the bravery of the soldiers in killing the enemies. My Mu family army is just a title, and I dare not take all the credit." Mu Xingci raised the corner of his mouth to smile.
Originally, he was about to take over the Dongqiang Kingdom, but he didn't expect the Dazhao Kingdom to attack at this time.
Since he wanted to take this opportunity to destroy the Eastern Qiang Kingdom, he reported to the current emperor and asked him to lend him 100,000 of the 400,000 troops in the northeast.
With sufficient troops, he was able to attack the Eastern Qiang Kingdom very smoothly. However, at this critical moment, the Dazhao Kingdom sensed its own crisis and launched an attack to the northeast regardless of everything.
After receiving the secret report, he made a bold decision. Seeing that the situation in the Eastern Qiang Kingdom was already decided, he could still control the overall situation even without Zhang Yu.
However, in order not to shake the morale of the army and also to prevent the Eastern Qiang enemy from knowing of his withdrawal and giving them another chance to launch a desperate resistance, he asked his confidants to disguise themselves as himself and continue to hold the line.
In this way, others would think that he was still in the Eastern Qiang Kingdom, and no one would have thought that he had already come to the northeast with an army of 300,000.
When he arrived here, he naturally didn't dare to tell others who he was, so he could only use his brother's name to deceive others. He would only reveal his true identity after the Eastern Qiang Kingdom won a great victory.
When Mu Xingci spoke, Yun Wansheng, who was originally not 100% sure, was certain that this person was definitely Mu Xingci after hearing his voice.
After confirming it, she didn't dare to look up, but she was wondering why he came here. As she thought about it, she figured it out. It was nothing more than this man wanted to take this opportunity to unify the Three Kingdoms.
The banquet officially began. Everyone toasted each other for a while. Gu Feicheng stood up and walked to the center of the hall and said loudly, "Everyone, I have something to discuss today. I hope to get your support."
"Commander-in-chief, just tell us what you need. We will never refuse if we can help you." Li Mu's eyes flickered as he played a duet with him.
"Then I will not be polite. Everyone here is a well-known celebrity and a prominent businessman. You can live and work in peace and contentment because the court has provided you with a stable environment, which has enabled you to have your current status.
Now you have seen that stability is not forever. Without a strong national defense, you will become slaves of other countries.
For the sake of permanent stability and peace in Shun Shang Kingdom, our army has decided to conquer Dazhao Kingdom and realize the goal of unifying the three kingdoms. If this is accomplished, you will be the first to benefit.
But the premise is that there is no reward without effort. As you know, the Eastern Qiang Kingdom is also at war, and we are also about to fight a decisive battle with the Dazhao Kingdom, so the military pay is a bit tight."
Gu Feicheng didn't finish his words, but his implication was clear: he wanted money.
Upon hearing this, none of the guests present were stupid, so they naturally understood what he meant. They looked at each other with understanding in their eyes.
No wonder these two people appeared at the banquet in military uniforms. This was obviously a reminder to them that if they did not respond, they would be punished by military law.
At this time, Li Mu took the lead and said, "General, the great cause of the country cannot be underestimated. If the Three Kingdoms were to unify, it would definitely benefit the country and the people.
To unify the Three Kingdoms as soon as possible, although my monthly salary is limited, I am willing to do my bit for the Shunshang Kingdom. I will sell my house in my hometown to raise 5,000 taels of silver as military pay for you.
"Sir Li, I am very grateful for your loyalty and courage. When the matter is accomplished, I will definitely credit you with the achievement." Gu Feicheng looked admiring.
When the other officials and merchants saw this, they all thought for a moment. He, a civil servant, had earned five thousand taels by selling land, so they, the small officials, could not get more or less. So, the officials, both big and small, reported amounts of three thousand or two thousand.
The steward was responsible for keeping the accounts first, and then asked each household to submit the silver to the government. After these officials had reported, it was the merchants' turn to report their donations.
As the richest man in Qizhou, Lu Ke was naturally the first to step forward. He stood up and said, "I, Lu Ji, am willing to donate 200,000 taels of silver as military pay."
This simple sentence represents the importance that Lu Ji attaches to this matter.
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