In the evening of that day, more than ten heads of the major families of Gaoyou came to the banquet. In fact, it would be impossible not to come. The revolutionary army won two great battles in a row and was famous, so no one dared not to come.

Moreover, since the Revolutionary Army occupied Gaoyou, it has not disturbed the people, so the large Gaoyou households were not mentally prepared to break the death with Li Xinyu. When they encountered a sudden invitation, they had to come to the banquet.

In the main hall, several round tables were set up, and the heads of each family gathered together. The women detained by Li Xin temporarily played the role of maids, dressed beautifully, shuttled between the tables like butterflies, and placed exquisite dishes on them.

In fact, Li Xin left almost all the first-class beauties, but the atmosphere during the meal still seemed dull and there was a low voice.

"Old Wang, what do you mean when the commander asked us to come?"

"Yes, I haven't met us for a month, so I feel uneasy!"

"Just give a salary!"

"Hey, it's better to pay a real salary. It's better to spend some money to get peace than to feel up and down!"

People at the two tables chatted casually. For large households, it is common to allocate wages and taxes, and it is also a link between them and the government. It doesn’t matter who the money they pay falls into. It’s important that I have paid the money, which is similar to paying protection fees, and Li Xin doesn’t charge a penny and doesn’t contact each other, which is the most uneasy.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the gentry and wealthy senators in Gaoyou also wanted to have a good talk with Li Xin.

"The commander is here!"

I don’t know who yelled softly, and everyone stood up instinctively.

When he saw that Li Xin and more than ten people arrived quickly, he saw him walking with him.

"Dear elders, let everyone wait for a long time!"

Li Xin smiled and bowed.

"I dare not, I dare not, Commander, be polite!"

Everyone replied with courtesy and humbleness, and their smiles were relatively stiff.

Li Xin stretched out his hand and said, "Before the dinner, I will introduce two distinguished guests to you. I won't say much about our Revolutionary Army. Even if you are not famous, you still have familiar faces. These two are from the Chuang Army, namely the Chuang Wang Dajun Gao Yigong and the confidant general Zhang Nai."

"What?"

The heads of the family changed their colors.

You know, the rebel army may be the savior in the minds of northern farmers, but in the eyes of the people of Jianghuai and even the south of Jiangnan, they are living thieves!

Before the siege of the city, the siege army often threatened to massacre the city. This can certainly have a certain scare effect, but the negative effect is also obvious and it will be very disgusting. Moreover, the siege army has always had the tradition of killing big families, forcing big families to resist to the death.

"Master, may you have committed a thief?"

Wang An, the head of the Wang family, asked in a trembling voice.

Gao Yigong and Zhang Nai's expressions were extremely ugly, which made them realize that in the eyes of citizens, the reputation of the trespassing army was indeed not very good, and it was not Li Xin's exaggeration.

Li Xin looked back and smiled and said, "Don't panic, these two are just our commander's guests. This commander promises that he will never surrender. He can even tell you good news. The court court intends to attract me. Perhaps soon, I will be awarded the position of Gaoyou Prefecture and become the court official!"

"Congratulations to Commander!"

Everyone congratulated one after another, and from their expressions, they were obviously relieved. After all, the Revolutionary Army has been stationed in Gaoyou for a month, and has not harassed the people or stole the dogs. In this regard, it is much better than the Ming army. In comparison, whether it is a rich gentry or an ordinary citizen, they naturally welcome the Revolutionary Army. What they are concerned about is that the Revolutionary Army will not be occupied for a long time. Now I heard that it will be recruited, which is obviously a non-counterfeiting result.

Wang An took out a book from his arms and presented it with a smile: "To congratulate the commander on his impending appointment, I have presented 500 taels of silver as a ceremony. I hope the commander will not be too young."

"My Xu family also gave five hundred taels of silver as a gift."

"The Wu family offered five hundred taels of silver!"

The heads of each family took out gift lists, which were all five hundred taels of silver, not much or too little, obviously it was agreed in advance.

"Everyone, everyone!"

Li Xin waved his hands repeatedly: "I, Li Xin, thank you for your kindness, but I can't accept this money, so everyone can take it back."

"Well?"

Everyone looked at each other with confusion on their faces. When the new official took office, there was no one who would not accept local gentry money? In the Ming Dynasty, only one Haigang Peak appeared in more than two hundred years!

In fact, gifts are a customary unspoken rule. When a new official takes office, the gentry offers money and food in the name of congratulations, which is equivalent to paying protection fees and is equivalent to spending money to buy privileges. Although the Ming Dynasty juren did not pay taxes in name, it was impossible to pay no money during execution. Instead of giving the money to the government, it is better to give it to officials.

Therefore, Li Xin did not accept gifts, and everyone found it incredible. The first idea was to repeatedly be humble and act as if he could not refuse and then collect money, so as not to look ugly or not understand the rules.

Wang An said, "Commander, this is what we want. Does the Commander think it's too little?"

“Hey~~”

Li Xin smiled and shook his head: "Our Revolutionary Army is not allowed to receive private gifts. As the commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Army, I naturally have to take the lead in being an example. Don't make me embarrassed. Come on, please come and go to the seat."

A group of people sat down with confusion.

"Come on, I'll give you a drink!"

Li Xin picked up the cup, lit up the surroundings, and drank it all in one go.

The atmosphere during the meal gradually became warmer. Gaoyou's gentry said to Li Xin from time to time. Li Xin always laughed and passed by perfunctorily. In fact, what he wanted was to pay the food together with officials and gentry, but he couldn't even mention this now. Moreover, it was important to invite the gentry tonight.

Because they couldn't get anything out of Li Xin's mouth, everyone always felt that there was no good banquet, and they felt uneasy. After finally drinking for three rounds, a personal guard rushed over and whispered something to Li Xin. Li Xin's face gradually became solemn, and everyone couldn't help but turn to his eyes.

"Everyone!"

Li Xin stood up and bowed, "According to the latest news, the court sent Huang Degong to attack me, and there were about 20,000 soldiers, and it would probably be here tomorrow."

In an instant, the air seemed to be stagnant. Huang Degong was famous in the Jianghuai area, and it was definitely not comparable to Shima and Fa.

Gao Yigong and Zhang Nai looked at each other and probably understood what Li Xin meant. They were nothing more than luring Gaoyou gentry to pay money to help defend the city. Even if the Ming army that was about 40,000 people were siege, they still boarded the pirate ship and could not retreat.

No one present is a fool. Li Xin doesn't charge money, so he wants people to ask for food. This is not a joke. If the army is defeated, it is a rebellion. It is okay to pay Li Xin and buy peace, but no one is willing to rebellion.

"I have urgent matters at my family. Let's say goodbye, say goodbye, come to visit the commander again in the future!"

"Oh, my stomach hurts!"

"My donkey gave birth to a cub tonight!"

Everyone made excuses to say goodbye, and Li Xin's face suddenly sank. He originally planned to say good things and borrow some servants from each family to help the guards and tied them up with him, but it was obvious that it was not understandable.

"Bang!"

Li Xin slapped the table and said, "No one is allowed to leave!"

"Master, what's the point?"

Everyone looked at Li Xin tremblingly.
Chapter completed!