Jiang Lie smiled and said: "My attitude is natural. We who serve as soldiers receive military pay from the common people, so naturally we should serve the common people. What is the purpose of the country raising so many troops? It is to protect the country.

The family defends the country, otherwise what’s the point of having an army?

Meaning? Although we are Shenshi people, Qiu Shi and Shen Shi have always been on the same team and have always helped each other. Now that Qiu Shi is in trouble, I, Shen Shi, should lend a helping hand and make this good man a good person.

In the end, we should fight with all our strength until the elephant army surrenders completely."

The waiter admired Jiang Lie so much that he said: "My lord, that Marshal Zheng from Xiang Mei is an old fox. Although he is only about forty years old, he is cunning and cunning, even more cunning than a fox. You want to eat him."

You have to be careful about the wine you invite, as he might have some tricks up his sleeve."

Jiang Lie nodded: "Anyway, until he surrenders unconditionally, he will be my enemy. It is necessary to be more careful with the enemy."

The waiter solemnly whispered: "On the day when the Xiangmei people surrender and return to their hometown, I will definitely prepare gifts for your army. Although I am just a waiter and don't make much money, your army will do it for you."

Our Qiu Swear country fought hard and without complaint against the enemy, and each of us Qiu Swearers should do our own small part to show our gratitude."

Since the waiter had said this, Jiang Lie did not show any politeness and jokingly said: "When the time comes, I will be the first to ask you for a gift. If you can't get it, I will ask someone to beat you."

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The waiter chuckled and said: "Then I must prepare a big gift, otherwise it would be too embarrassing if the guest officer beats you up."

Jiang Lie patted the waiter on the shoulder: "Okay, it's getting late. You can go and do whatever you need to do. I won't disturb you anymore. I'm going to bed."

The waiter nodded: "Okay, Sir, you have a good rest. If you need anything, just ask me."

Jiang Lie nodded, turned around and entered the house, closing the door.

From Jiang Lie's perspective, what the waiter said represented the hostile attitude of all the people in Guansheng County, so he was more determined to fight to the end. After all, the people were oppressed by the Xiangmei people.

, I hope that Xiangmei people will leave Qiu Shi country as soon as possible.

With thousands of thoughts, Jiang Lie didn't know when he finally fell asleep.

Early the next morning, there was a knock on Jiang Lie's door.

Rubbing his groggy eyes, Jiang Lie dressed up and opened the door.

Jian Shicai stood at the door neatly dressed, and performed the military salute of Xiang Meiguo: "Marshal Jiang, Marshal Zheng has sent a team of guards, let me be the guide, let the guards be the escort, and lead Marshal Jiang in the crown

Let’s take a walk around Shengxian County.”

Jiang Lie asked: "According to this, have today's itineraries been arranged?"

Jian Shicai nodded and said: "That's it. Everything has been arranged for Marshal Jiang. As long as Marshal Jiang follows my guidance, you don't need to pay. All the expenses are paid by Marshal Zheng. You are the guest."

, there is no need to worry about anything, our Marshal Zheng will take care of everything as a landlord."

"The friendship of landlords? What you said is really worth savoring. A seemingly common sentence contains many layers of meaning." Jiang Lie grinned and said, "As a so-called guest, Lie would like to thank you in advance.

Thank you for your kindness from the Generalissimo. Okay, I have to appreciate your army's hospitality."

"The sedan chair has been prepared for you at the entrance of the inn." Jian Shicai said and made an invitation gesture.

Jiang Lie shook the cloak behind him: "What kind of sedan does a gentleman sit in? The sedan is also carried by people, how can the strength of human feet be compared with that of horses? Instead of doing this, why not prepare a good horse for me and let me ride on it?

It will be much more comfortable if I walk on a horse, and I came here on horseback all the way. I am used to the feeling of riding on horseback, and I can't get used to the feeling of sitting in a sedan chair."

Jian Shicai said without hesitation: "Horses are easy to handle. I will send someone to prepare a good horse for you. Please follow me downstairs and wait for a while."

When Jiang Lie went to the gate downstairs and waited for a while, he saw Jian Shicai and a guard bringing a white horse.

"Marshal Jiang, this is the best-looking horse on the market nearby. It is definitely worthy of you." Jian Shicai led the white horse in front of Jiang Lie and invited Jiang Lie to get on the horse.

Jiang Lie rode a white horse for the first time in his life. As soon as he sat on it, he suddenly felt like he was like Tang Sanzang.

Jian Shicai held the reins and said with a smile: "According to Marshal Zheng's arrangement, we will start from the nearest place and go to the street next to us to have breakfast and have a bowl of sweet tofu pudding, a specialty of Guansheng County."

Jiang Lie sat firmly on the horse, and the horse was led by Jian Shicai. There were fully armed Xiangmei guards at the front, back and left. He only needed to enjoy the scenery along the way.

After a while, the group arrived at a shop specializing in sweet bean curd.

"Hey, it's Mr. Jun, how many are there?" the shopkeeper of Douhua Shop asked enthusiastically.

Jian Shicai turned around and pointed at Jiang Lie who was riding on the horse: "This is the only gentleman. I want the freshest and the biggest bowl. Don't neglect this distinguished guest!"

The shopkeeper said loudly: "Yes! A big bowl of tofu pudding, sir, please come inside!"

Jiang Lie got off his horse with the help of Jian Shicai, walked into the store, and took a seat under the enthusiastic guidance of the shopkeeper.

"Please wait a moment, sir, a big bowl of tofu pudding will be here soon!" The shopkeeper kept smiling enthusiastically, "This military commander looks familiar and is well-dressed. He must be a general like Mae Lai, right?

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Jian Shicai coughed twice and introduced: "This is not General Xiang Mei, this is Marshal Jiang Liejiang of the Lion Army of the Divine Lion Kingdom. Today is the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, our Marshal Zheng specially invites Marshal Jiang to come.

Discuss the armistice."

Jiang Lie nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, I am Jiang Lie, the commander of the Royal Lion Army of the Divine Lion Army. I was invited by Marshal Zheng from Xiangmei to come to Guansheng County for a banquet. The truce was what Marshal Zheng wanted.

Stop, I don’t want to fight, but I also want to continue to occupy the territory that I have already occupied. I don’t really want to do this, but the hospitality is hard to refuse, so I came anyway, mainly because I want to have a meal and a drink, that’s all.”

It was obvious that Jian Shicai was secretly changing the concept again, but Jiang Lie definitely couldn't let him succeed and immediately explained it.

Jian Shicai didn't know how to refute for a moment, and felt a little embarrassed, so he took out his pipe from his arms and told the guard at the table: "Protect Marshal Jiang, I'll go out and have a smoke."

Jiang Lie smiled slightly and said sternly: "You guys go out, I won't make any mistakes here, and you are blocking other people's way by staying here."

As a result, all the guards in the store were driven outside the store by Jiang Lie.

At this time, Jiang Lie was the only one wearing armor in the store.

"Shopkeeper, come here and sit at my table." Jiang Lie winked at the shopkeeper and called him to come to him.

The shopkeeper brought a large bowl of tofu pudding for Jiang Lie, gently placed the bowl and chopsticks in front of Jiang Lie, and sat down opposite Jiang Lie's table.

Jiang Lie turned his back to the door and whispered: "I'll ask you a few questions, you just need to nod or shake your head."

The shopkeeper nodded immediately.

"I am Jiang Lie, the commander of the Royal Lion Army of the Divine Lion Army. I stand on the same front as the people of Qiu Shi. I came to Qiu Shi from the Divine Lion Kingdom just to help the Qiu swear country drive away foreign enemies and protect the country. So

I hope you can cooperate with me seriously and express your true thoughts." Jiang Lie asked, "Is the enthusiasm and respect you show towards the Mae people sincere?"

The shopkeeper shook his head decisively.

Jiang Lie blew into the white tofu pudding in the bowl, scooped up a mouthful of it with a spoon, and put it into his mouth. The tofu pudding melted in his mouth, and the sweetness entered Jiang Lie's heart, and he felt a sense of warmth all over his body.

Jiang Lie asked again: "Do you hope that the Xiangmei people will pack up and leave as soon as possible and go back to their hometown as soon as possible?"

The shopkeeper nodded firmly.

Jiang Lie took several bites in a row and had endless aftertaste. He asked again: "Marshal Zheng Zhibin of Xiangmei Army invited me to drink, hoping to have a truce with Shiyan Army. The consequences of the truce will be to all enemy-occupied areas, including your Guansheng

The county will be ruled by the Xiangmei people from now on. Do you want an armistice?"

The shopkeeper quickly shook his head.

Jiang Lie said seriously: "The consequence of not stopping the war is that the war will continue. We must continue to attack the enemy-occupied areas without giving up every inch of land. All soldiers will fight with all their strength until the Xiang army truly surrenders.

In this case, the peaceful enemy-occupied areas on the surface will gradually become chaotic, and at least your business will be difficult to do, which can be said to be impossible. Listen to me, do you still want to continue the war?"

The shopkeeper still nodded firmly.

Jiang Lie suddenly felt happy in his heart. After taking two bites of bean curd, he continued to ask: "In this case, when we fight against the Xiang Army, will you support us?"

The shopkeeper nodded firmly.

Jiang Lie immediately devoured the remaining bean curds and said in a low voice: "Thank you for the hospitality and your support. We, the Lion Flame Army, will definitely do our best to drive the Elephant Army back to their hometown as soon as possible."

The shopkeeper smiled and nodded.

"General Jian, come and pay!" Jiang Lie said and stood up and wiped his mouth.

Jian Shicai blew out the last puff of smoke, put away his pipe, went into the store and paid, and asked with a smile: "Marshal Jiang, how do you like the sweet tofu pudding that is a specialty of Guansheng County?"

Jiang Lie smiled from ear to ear: "It's delicious, so delicious! If I weren't already full, I really want to have another bowl! Sure enough, Marshal Zheng knows the local market, so he asked me early in the morning

Coming here to eat such delicious food makes me feel better all day long!”

Jian Shicai smiled and said: "Marshal Zheng's arrangement must be wonderful. There are many delicious and fun things waiting for you next! Marshal Jiang, please get on your horse and let's go to the next stop!"
Chapter completed!