Qiao Feng sat in the chair, deeply moved by Li Chang'an's warm hospitality.
Su Xiao sat next to him, looking at the middle-aged man, and couldn't help but shake her head.
Another person about to become the master's subordinate.
She discovered that anyone who was treated to a meal by their master would basically become their master's subordinate.
The same goes for Luoyang, and for those military officers last night as well.
Sure enough, yesterday, after Master hosted a dinner party, several generals came over and said they wanted to join Master.
Li Chang'an took out several jugs of rice wine from Su Xiao's backpack and handed them to Qiao Feng: "Chief Qiao, try this. It's rice wine from my hometown, and it doesn't have much alcohol."
"Thank you for your hospitality, Lord Marquis. I am unworthy of it."
Qiao Feng took the rice wine, uncorked it, and took a sniff. He was immediately struck by the aroma of peaches and couldn't help but exclaim, "Good wine, good wine indeed!"
"Haha, good wine for a hero, that's the perfect match!"
Li Chang'an poured him a bowl, and then poured one for himself.
Seeing his apprentice's envious look, he poured her a bowl as well: "Don't drink too much. Every time you drink too much, you cling to your master and won't let go. What kind of behavior is that?"
Su Xiao stuck out her tongue, feeling a little smug inside.
Normally, her master wouldn't be close to her. Only when she was drunk could she pretend to be drunk and cling to her master, refusing to let go.
So even though Su Xiao didn't like drinking, she still pretended to like it.
Just so I can lie in my master's arms and act spoiled.
Even if it's just for a short while, that's fine.
Qiao Feng raised his wine cup, stood up and said, "I, Qiao, toast Lord Marquis, for you rid the people of the villain Yan Song, and for avenging the tragic deaths of those people."
After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp, and then poured himself another bowl.
"This second bowl is still for Lord Marquis. I am grateful that Lord Marquis does not look down on my humble origins and is willing to invite me to this banquet. In the future, if Lord Marquis ever needs anything, please just let me know and I will go through fire and water for you."
Qiao Feng drank two bowls in a row, and found that the wine was not strong at all, but rather fragrant and mellow. After finishing one bowl, he felt nothing at all.
He wanted to have another bowl, but was stopped.
"Brother Qiao, there's no need to rush. The dishes haven't all been served yet. Let's drink slowly."
Seeing Qiao Feng's forthright manner, Li Chang'an couldn't help but offer some advice.
He feared that if the Beggars' Sect leader drank any more, he would probably lie down by the time all the dishes were served.
Others might not know the alcohol content of this rice wine, but how could Li Chang'an not know?
Last night, Emperor Jianyuan drank two bowls of wine, and when he stood up and was blown by the wind, he immediately became intoxicated.
He cried and begged to abdicate the throne to him, saying that he had not been a good emperor and had failed the people and his ancestors.
Crying and shouting, she took off her dragon robe and chased after Li Chang'an, trying to cover him with it.
If Cao Zhengchun hadn't been quick-witted and stopped Emperor Jianyuan, things would have been different.
I reckon the emperor of the Ming Dynasty became Li Chang'an last night.
Qiao Feng sat down, poured himself some wine, and sighed.
"My lord, you are unaware of the truth, but I, Qiao, am deeply aggrieved."
"Sigh, I know some of the story of Steve Jobs too."
Li Chang'an patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, saying, "Being born into poverty is not a disgrace. A true man is one who can bend and stretch."
"Although Chief Qiao was originally from Liao, in Li's eyes, Chief Qiao is more worthy of respect than some officials of the Ming Dynasty."
"Being born into poverty is not a disgrace; a true man is one who can bend and stretch."
Qiao Feng muttered to himself, repeating the phrase over and over, his eyes brightening: "What a fine example of being able to bend and stretch, that's what makes a true man!"
Li Chang'an continued, "I heard from Luoyang that the reason Chief Qiao stayed in the capital was to investigate the Dongxing Gang's human trafficking activities. I admire Chief Qiao very much after hearing that."
"I dare not accept such praise. It's just that my Beggars' Sect was also involved in this matter. What I did was only to atone for my sins."
"You're too kind, Chief Qiao. To be honest, I actually want to be friends with you, Brother Qiao. I wonder if you would mind?"
Upon hearing this, Qiao Feng immediately stood up: "This is my good fortune, how could I mind? I have long wanted to get to know you, Lord Marquis, but it was only because of my background."
"Haha, that's good, that's good. From now on, we'll consider ourselves acquaintances."
Li Chang'an stood up and filled Qiao Feng's cup with wine: "I heard that Chief Qiao has no place to live in the capital. If you don't mind, how about staying at the Marquis's residence?"
"How can this be allowed, Mr. Qiao..."
"Brother Qiao, you called me a friend just a moment ago, but now you don't treat me like one anymore? Do you think you're looking down on my place?"
Li Chang'an looked angry, which made Qiao Feng wave his hands repeatedly: "No, no, in this capital, apart from the palace, the Marquis's mansion is probably the most luxurious. How could I, Qiao, look down on it?"
"It's just that with my identity, I'm afraid people will gossip if I stay here."
Li Chang'an laughed heartily: "Chief Qiao, you're overthinking it. Just settle in and stay here."
“You’re not the only Liao person here.”
As he finished speaking, Murong Hongxue, leaning on his cane, limped over.
"The number one swordsman of the Liao Kingdom, the Swift Wind Swordsman, Murong Hongxue."
When Qiao Feng saw him, he suddenly stood up and looked back and forth between Li Chang'an and Murong Hongxue with a shocked expression.
The maids standing beside the hall, as well as Luo Yang and the others in white, all seemed unfazed.
Qiao Feng's face darkened, and he looked at Li Chang'an in silence.
"How about we sit down first?"
Li Chang'an waved for Murong Hongxue to sit down and eat, then calmly asked, "What does Chief Qiao think of the people of Liao?"
Qiao Feng sat down and slowly said, "It has its good and bad aspects, much like the Ming Dynasty."
"After my background was revealed, I also went to the Liao Kingdom."
"Many of them didn't actually know what they were fighting for; they were just conscripted by the Liao emperor and sent to the battlefield."
"Most of the Liao people lived a nomadic life, and their lives were not very good. They didn't know about the country or what was happening outside."
"They only knew that the Ming Dynasty was an evil country, that the Ming people would kill all their cattle and horses, and that they would seize their pastures. The vast majority of Liao people had never even seen the walls of the Ming Dynasty."
Hearing this, Li Chang'an sighed: "Yes, most soldiers don't know why they are fighting; they are just dragged into the battlefield."
After saying that, he looked at Qiao Feng and said, "So I want to end this war and don't want it to continue like this."
"In those days, Qin Shi Huang swept across the world and unified the six kingdoms."
"I now also want to unify the world, so that there is no distinction between the Liao and Ming dynasties, and that all the people in this world are one nation."
"Let this world, wherever your eyes look, be Han territory, and let all the people of this world be one family."
"Under the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers, all under heaven shall be one of great harmony."
"Chief Qiao, would you be willing to lend me a hand?"
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