Speaking of drinking, no one knows how much Li Xiang can drink. Of course, if he drinks on the battlefield, Su Dingfang is very clear about it. He occasionally indulges himself on the battlefield, but if he drinks in Chang'an City, I'm afraid no one will know.
At this moment, the two of them were toasting each other. Li Xiang acted as if he was drunk, but he didn't say a single word. This made Li Yu very anxious. He knew his alcohol tolerance very well. It seemed that drinking competition was not a good thing. After all, Li Xiang came back from the battlefield. If it came to drinking, we were far behind him.
The drunkards in Chang'an drank from wine cups, but those on the battlefield drank from large bowls. Especially those returning from the Western Regions, they loved to drink and eat meat with big gulps. How could you compare with them? So halfway through the fight, Li Yu knew this plan would not succeed.
But since he had already spoken, he could not back out halfway. This guy also had his own self-esteem. When he was confined in the palace with Li Tai, Li Tai always looked down on his own children and talked about Li Xiang's ability at every turn. It can be said that he was almost getting calluses from talking about it. So when he encountered such an opportunity, he really wanted to compete with Li Xiang. Who knew that the competition had just started halfway and he could no longer keep up.
"Second brother, your alcohol tolerance is pure thunder and thunder with little action. I was ready to get drunk today, but who knew that your second brother's alcohol tolerance is not that good? Quickly help your young master down, I will hold a banquet at the Tiance General's Mansion another day."
Li Xiang stood up and fanned himself, still looking a bit like a romantic scholar. However, because he was fighting in the northwest, the sunlight there was a bit too strong, so his face was a bit dark. However, for girls, fair-skinned boys may not be what they like. This wheat-colored face might be their favorite, after all, it is very manly.
The servants of Prince Wei's Mansion also hurriedly took the eldest young master to the back. This was already very rude, but it was not anyone else's fault. They were serving here just now. It was obvious that our eldest young master wanted to drink with others, but in the end he was no match for them and ended up here.
Upon hearing the news, Wei Wang Li Tai refused to leave the house. He could only blame his son for being so stupid. "You're having a drinking contest with a man who just came off the battlefield. Aren't you mentally ill?" Of course, he had to find a way to persuade him to drink, and he had to stay sober himself. He couldn't even understand such a trivial matter. I really don't know what he was thinking.
After coming out of Prince Wei's Mansion, Li Xiang thought about it and decided not to go back to General Tiance's Mansion. This place was not far from Cheng Yaojin's home, so it was time to go and visit his father-in-law. It happened that he didn't enjoy the lunch, so he would have a good drink with his father-in-law in the evening.
Cheng Yaojin had no preparation. Cheng Luan had sent someone back earlier, saying that he had a lot of things to do today, so he would not come here. Who knew that Li Xiang would come again? Of course, these were all his family members, so there was not much reward.
"Coming from the King of Wei? This kid can't sit still?"
Cheng Yaojin sat in the main seat with his horse and sword. Although the person in front of him was the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, he was his son-in-law after all, so Cheng Yaojin gave way a little, and it seemed like it was just a pretense, and then he sat in the main seat.
"Who knows? Everything he said was a test. The royal family gathering in the capital this time is truly a feast, but if some people have ulterior motives, it won't be easy."
When Li Xiang arrived at his father-in-law's place, he basically brought the matter to light. He knew that Cheng Yaojin would not bet elsewhere, but Cheng Yaojin's subordinates were different. As Cheng Yaojin settled in the capital, his influence on the army became lower and lower, and many people began to change their allegiance.
The General Tiance's Mansion manages some field troops, which are simply the most combat-effective troops. However, garrison troops in various places still exist. They are all old troops of the Tang Dynasty. These people are also combat-effective, but they have not been on the battlefield in recent times.
This was also a mistake made by Li Xiang. If he had been able to absorb these people, he might not have had any chance. However, Li Xiang had his own ideas at the time. The army had all kinds of bad habits. If you absorb them in, some things might not go so well, and it might also bring you all kinds of troubles. So Li Xiang didn't think about bringing these people in. Now it seems that he really made a mistake.
"I've been following your grandfather all my life. He's smarter than ten people. Now I can help you clear the obstacles. However, with the collapse of the aristocratic families, even if these royal family members want to win over people, they are just a few small fish and can't cause any trouble."
Although Cheng Yaojin lived an idle life, he had a very clear understanding of the situation in the court and even the whole country. Otherwise, how could he have become the tumbler of the Tang Dynasty? According to historical records, many meritorious officials and generals did not have a good end in the end, but Cheng Yaojin became a veteran minister who served three dynasties. His life was very comfortable, and his two sons and others lived very well.
This is the true wisdom of appearing foolish. In terms of martial arts and brains, this guy is not the best general in the Tang Dynasty, but he can have the last laugh. If he did not have an extraordinary IQ, it would absolutely be impossible.
"Perhaps some of my father-in-law's subordinates should be warned not to get involved this time."
Li Xiang hesitated again and again, but finally said this. Cheng Yaojin was a very sentimental person. If any of his subordinates were implicated, Cheng Yaojin would most likely stand up and speak for them, and at that time he would be standing against the emperor. No matter how many dynasties you have been a minister of, when it comes to issues involving succession to the throne and rebellion, no one's face will count.
"Some people want to do things, but I can't control them. You just need to be prepared. No one needs to give me face. The brotherhood we had back then was indeed shattered on the battlefield. I know their feelings, but I've said everything I need to say. If there are still people who don't take their entire family's lives seriously, then what should I do?"
Cheng Yaojin sighed helplessly. It seemed that the matter had already been concluded. Li Xiang didn't say much more. Everyone had his own way of dealing with it.
