Chapter 107 It would be disrespectful to refuse, Lao Chen
Cheng Yaojin's hearty laughter echoed in the yard. He patted Lao Chen on the shoulder and said, "Lao Chen, this gift of yours is too generous! Although I know nothing about horsemanship, this horse is obviously a top-notch one. I am flattered that you gave it to me like this!" Gong Xiu on the side interjected.

Old Chen narrowed his eyes and smiled so that the wrinkles on his face deepened. "Hahaha, what's Old Li's heirloom sword? This horse can ensure your safe return. It's a good partner on the battlefield! Sir, just accept it!" Upon hearing this, everyone started to make a fuss, making it impossible for Gongxiu to refuse.

Gong Xiu nodded and agreed, "Then I'd be very sorry to refuse, Old Chen."

At this moment, Kong Wuji interrupted and said with a smile: "This horse doesn't have a name yet, sir, why don't you give it a name?" Everyone followed suit, saying that a good horse should have a good name.

Gong Xiu looked around and his eyes fell on the conspicuous circle of white hair on the horse's hooves. He smiled and said, "In this case, I think its hooves are like stepping on snow, and its body is like chasing the wind. Why not call it 'Snow-Stepping and Wind-Chasing Beast'!"

"Snow Chasing Wind Beast! What a good name!" Everyone cheered. Amid the praise, someone even joked, "Mr. Han is really knowledgeable. This name is both elegant and heroic. If I were to name something, I wouldn't be able to come up with such a good name!"

On that afternoon, the sun was shining brightly, and the "Snow Chasing Wind Beast" looked particularly majestic as its mane swayed in the wind amid the admiring gazes of the crowd. The woman beside him, with a smile in her eyes and lips slightly parted, inadvertently revealing her seductive neck and looming chest, seemed to be infected by the atmosphere, adding a bit of charm to the wedding.

Xu Luo prepared a sumptuous banquet at his residence, and had a happy gathering with Li Shimin, Du Ruhui, Cheng Yaojin and others, drinking and talking happily. When they were half drunk, the topic naturally turned to Xu Luo's upcoming military service.

"Mr. Han, you are going to join the army, do you have any idea?" Cheng Yaojin asked loudly while he was drunk. Everyone couldn't help laughing at his teasing.

Before Xu Luo could answer, Cheng Yaojin continued, "In my opinion, the Qianniu Guards of our Tang Dynasty are quite impressive. Mr. Han might consider it."

"Qianniu Guard?" After hearing this, Xu Luo's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement and he shook his head slightly.

Seeing this, Cheng Yaojin became anxious: "Does Mr. Han think that the Qianniu Guards are not high enough?"

"No, the Qianniu Guards are the imperial guards of the Tang Dynasty. They are well-equipped, but they have lived in Chang'an for a long time and lack practical experience." Xu Luo explained with a smile, with a hint of cunning in his eyes, "Besides, with my status, the Qianniu Guards can't afford me."

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

At this time, Cheng Yaojin asked again: "If that's the case, how about the Wuwei?"

Before Xu Luo could answer, he added: "Looking at this situation, Xu Luo seems to have become a hot commodity, and every army wants him. But the tricks involved are not just about strength."

At this time, the woman next to him took a sip of wine, her eyes moved, her lips slightly parted, and she seemed to be quite interested in this topic. Her neck was slender, and her chest trembled slightly with her laughter, which added a bit of temptation to the banquet.

"Wuwei?" Xu Luo hesitated for a moment, as if considering this option. Du Ruhui smiled with a hint of cunning, and said jokingly: "In our Tang Dynasty, the left and right Wuwei are very famous."

After hearing this, Xu Luo nodded in agreement, then waved his hand helplessly and continued, "Zuo Wuwei is General Niu Jinda's territory. Back then, he was well-known in Wagangzhai and made many contributions! Today, Zuo Wuwei is stationed outside the Wei River and is the first line of defense for Chang'an City. Its soldiers are strong and powerful, and it is one of the toughest in the Tang army. But..."

He changed the subject and laughed again, but with a hint of worry.

When Cheng Yaojin saw this, he frowned and asked hurriedly, "Hey, Xu Luo, what do you mean by 'but'?"

"General Niu is indeed very brave, but when it comes to managing the army, I'm afraid he lacks the skills." Xu Luo sighed, "The morale of the soldiers in the Zuowuwei is declining. If they are not rectified soon, I'm afraid they will cause a big mess."

After these words were spoken, His Majesty Li II and Du Ruhui looked at each other, and their hearts were filled with emotion. Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the military system has been in use, especially the sixteen guards, all of whom are the elite among the elite. And the Zuowu Guard is a force that cannot be underestimated. It's a pity that Niu Jinda attaches too much importance to brotherhood and is too close to his soldiers, so military discipline is inevitably lax.

As a result, the soldiers of the Zuo Wuwei became arrogant and conceited, as if there was nothing they were afraid of in the world.

At this time, the woman next to her smiled softly, her eyes moved, her red lips slightly parted, and she said in a delicate voice: "Hey, you grown men are so serious when talking about military affairs. However, although General Niu is lax in managing the army, I heard that he has a very good relationship with people, and those soldiers are very loyal to him."

As she spoke, she gently stroked her neck. Her jade-like skin looked particularly attractive in the sun, adding a touch of charm to the tense atmosphere.

Now that Niu Jinda is here, who would dare to act rashly? But if Niu Jinda were to let go one day, who knows how much trouble those guys would cause. But what was surprising was that Xu Luo, who looked ordinary, actually knew everything about the military.

At this time, Changsun Wuji smiled and said jokingly: "Since you are not interested in the left and right guards, then the left and right cavalry should be able to catch your eye, right?" Hearing this, Xu Luo gently put down the wine glass in his hand, smiled helplessly and said: "Old Sun, you are clearly giving me a difficult problem!"

He paused and continued, "Speaking of the Left and Right Cavalry Guards, I think of Qin Qiong, Duke of Yi of the Tang Dynasty. Back then, he was the commander of the Left Cavalry and fought side by side with Your Majesty to defeat Dou Jiande. He was the elite among the elites!" As soon as Xu Luo finished speaking, Changsun Wuji's face showed even more joy, and he was about to take the opportunity to recommend Xu Luo to the Left and Right Cavalry Guards.

Unexpectedly, Xu Luo changed the subject and said, "However, the current left and right cavalry are no longer what they were in the past. The management is loose, and the people are not united. The glory of the past is long gone." He shook his head regretfully, as if lamenting the lost glory.

These words left Li Er and others stunned, thinking that Xu Luo was not only well versed in state affairs, but also so familiar with the military situation, which was really unexpected.

As for the woman over there, while everyone was talking, her eyes were rolling, her red lips were slightly parted, she smiled slightly, her jade-like earlobes were trembling slightly, her chest was rising and falling, as if she was excited by this topic. She gently stroked her neck, her silky skin looked even more attractive under the candlelight, making people want to kiss her. However, she seemed to avoid everyone's gaze intentionally or unintentionally, and left quietly, leaving only her graceful figure and faint fragrance.

(End of this chapter)