The banquet held for Lao Chen was not held in the Gadgetzan Hotel. Instead, the banquet was held in the square in the center of the city, and it was still an open-air barbecue.

Lao Chen expressed that he was very satisfied with this arrangement. He has a free-spirited personality, and it would make him uncomfortable to sit properly in a luxurious lobby.

Hundreds of bright oil lamps were set up in the square, all thanks to goblin technology and oil mined from the deep sand plains.

The street lamps in Gadgetzan now use this type of lamp. At this time, hundreds of lamps were concentrated in the square, making the entire square as bright as day.

Li De personally presided over a barbecue grill, carefully brushing oil on the lizard's legs, and listening to the sizzling sound of barbecue immediately whetted his appetite.

"The Protector, Marshal Lothar and His Majesty Dai Lin have all converted to the light of civilization. Ordinarily, the people of the Sa family who are already Protectors of the Vast Sea should also convert. It's just that I have practiced the way of nature since I was a child. If I suddenly change my family, I am afraid that I will be sorry for my master and the immortals of all generations.

Teacher’s teachings…”

Lao Chen whispered next to Li De. He thought his voice was very low, but in fact his loud voice could be heard clearly by people around him even if he lowered his voice.

Of course Li De understood this, shook his head to indicate that the other party should not worry about it, and did not even care about it and did not talk about it.

"Master, please."

He just cut off a piece of roasted meat with a knife and handed it to Lao Chen.

"Haha, Xie Duhu, the Sa family is a little bit flattered to create such a big show just for one person."

Lao Chen took the meat unceremoniously, but he didn't forget to express his gratitude before enjoying it.

Pandaren monks are both rough and tumble. He knew that he had just joined the Protector of the Vast Sea and was being treated so politely by Li De even though he had done little to achieve success. He was afraid that this might arouse the dissatisfaction of some old friends.

"Master, don't worry. Tonight is not only a celebration for Master, but also for the entire Protectorate. Except for those who must be on duty tonight, all positions will be off.

The purpose of choosing the celebration venue here is to allow everyone to participate in the celebration. Master, you might as well go and toast everyone, and also recognize people who will work with you in the future."

"It's easy to say, let's go to the Sa family right now."

In fact, there was no need for Lao Chen to get up. Haggard, Nogfogg, Brad, Niebuhr and others had already walked over and took the initiative to talk to Lao Chen. Lao Chen also generously poured out the wine from the wine vat and talked to everyone.

share together.

"Mr. Minister, I see there are quite a few people celebrating tonight. If the money allocated halfway through the celebration is not enough, you must not be stingy."

There were several ministers under the Hanhai Protectorate, but at this time everyone knew that Li De was referring to Nogfogg.

Noggenfogg held a wine glass that was several sizes smaller than the others and said in a high-pitched voice.

"The Protector is joking with me again. To celebrate the joining of Master Chen, and for any heroes who join us in the future, the standard will be 1,000 gold coins.

I may be stingy in other places, but Noggenfogg is never stingy when it comes to hospitality for heroes. Everyone is eating and drinking tonight, and I'm afraid I won't be able to spend all the 1,000 gold coins."

What Nogfogg said is true. Since the founding of the Hanhai Protectorate, he has always advocated frugality.

The open-air barbecue with wine and meat is enough, but other than that, there is nothing particularly luxurious.

The main thing consumed is the self-produced lizard meat, which costs less than 10 copper coins per kilogram, and the most delicious lizard tail is only 5 silver coins. If you eat all the 1,000 gold coins on the meat, you really have to invite the whole city, old and young, to come together.

.

Of course, it is impossible to really only eat meat. The various staple foods and fruits that accompany the meal may be more expensive. The most expensive thing is the imported wine, but there is really no need to go into details about these things.

After three rounds of drinking, Li De couldn't help but speak emotionally.

"Since I started pioneering, thanks to everyone's recognition and willingness to work together with me, I have been able to overcome this situation. Please don't give up in the future and remind me on the way forward not to go astray."

As he spoke, Li De picked up the small barrel-like oak wine glass and drank it in one gulp.

Li De, who was not a big drinker, drank a lot. After finishing the glass of wine, he was already a little drunk. Seeing this, everyone helped Li De aside to rest.

During the fun tonight, even if Li De was not present, everyone opened their hearts and spoke freely.

"Master, I give you a toast. The captain trusted me and let me and Niebuhr take charge of the army. Niebuhr is the captain's student, and with the approval of all Loas, he has a bright future.

It’s just that my personal abilities are limited, and I’m always afraid of betraying the captain’s trust. With the help of the master in the future, my burden will be lighter.”

Brad pulled Lao Chen and told him heartily. It could be seen that he was indeed a little drunk, but he still called Li De "captain" as before.

Lao Chen boldly clinked glasses with Brad and Niebuhr, who was sitting beside him.

"The Sa family is used to being undisciplined. It will definitely not be possible to take charge of important affairs in the army, but don't worry. From now on, the Sa family will act as a pawn and will do their best to guard the Hanhai Protector."

Lao Chen said modestly that both Brad and Niebuhr were already experienced military officers, and Lao Chen had no intention of competing with them for power.

But during the entire conversation, in addition to these three people, even people from other departments all agreed that Lao Chen's future position would definitely be in the army.

Li De, who was resting aside, was almost sober at this time. Although his alcohol capacity was not very good, as a heroic warrior, his body was already different from ordinary people. He got drunk quickly but sobered up faster than others.

Seeing that Lao Chen and Brad were chatting happily, Li De did not bother them anymore, leaving more space for his companions to communicate with each other. He did not need to be present for everything.

It was rare to relax, and Li De simply enjoyed the joy of the moment.

In addition to the senior officials and cadres, more ordinary people participated in the celebration.

Even the vigilant troops and workers who stayed at their posts, Nogfogg and Haggard also told them to improve the food tonight. In addition, many residents gathered in the square.

In addition to eating and drinking, inspired by the cheerful atmosphere, people spontaneously sang songs and danced.

Most of the human race have very developed artistic talents, and many of the old people of Stormwind City took out musical instruments, and under the leadership of William, who was in charge of literature and art, they performed new songs belonging to the Protector of the Vast Sea.

The immigrants of Alterac also refused to admit defeat, and the persevering highlanders were also good at singing and dancing. Accompanying the new song, they actually danced with graceful and graceful movements.

The sand trolls also laughed and joined in the fun. Although the sand trolls have been in poverty for a long time and have no economic basis for developing art. However, the long-term priest culture also allows them to have unique priests.

dance.

After the establishment of the Hanhai Protectorate, new improvements and management were made to the sand trolls' belief culture. Some of the original priestly activities were replaced by new beliefs. The old priestly dances also became pure entertainment.

These people, who were brought together because of the industrialized production model, were having cultural exchanges at this time.

William, who was particularly sensitive to art, looked at the scene in front of him, and an idea suddenly flashed in his mind. After handing over the conductor's performance to his deputy, he ran to the side like a madman, mixed the wine and barbecue sauce, and poured it on himself.

Composing music on her clothes!

The intersection of different styles of dance inspired his creative inspiration. Soon he will choreograph a large-scale song and dance drama, shaping the new culture of Hanhai Protector.

Li De was happy to see this happen. After building the new wonder oracle, he chose to hold a collective celebration in the square. Part of the reason came from the fight he encountered outside the station.

After that day, he learned from Haggard that after the arrival of new immigrants, many similar minor frictions occurred, and the most serious ones were even enough to be sent to jail. However, considering the impact, he could only downplay the treatment of the troublemakers at that time.

carry out detention.

Allowing new immigrants to witness the construction wonders with their own eyes will allow them to feel the difference between the Protectorate of the Vast Sea and Alterac. By establishing respect for the Protectorate of the Vast Sea, it will also inspire their sense of pride and belonging, thereby promoting the understanding of people from different regions.

Fusion.

"You are taking it easy, pretending to be drunk and having fun here."

Just as Li De was thinking about it, Shandis Yuyue came to Li De and sat down next to him naturally.

"Ha, you discovered it."

Li De said with a smile, and at the same time saw Yuyue holding a small bowl in her hand. Although she was participating in the barbecue party, she seemed to have no interest in barbecue and was just eating fruit in small bites.

Glancing his eyes upward, he discovered that even though he was attending a banquet, Shandis still wore a mask on her face. However, in order to make it easier to eat, she changed it to a mask that only covered the upper half of her face, revealing her chin with elegant lines and smooth skin.

Without the full view of Shandis, Li De felt a little bored.

"What? You have to wear a mask when attending a banquet?"

Hearing Li De ask this, Shandis shook her head.

"I'm used to it, and wearing a mask is just a way of life for me. Many people show their faces but wear an invisible mask."

Shandis Yuyue still had that cold voice, but soon she changed her tone and turned to Li De with a half-smile.

"Are you interested in my appearance?"

The other party asked such a proactive question, which caught Li De off guard, and he subconsciously turned his face to one side.

Li De admitted that he did have a slight affection for Shandris, but when he thought about the other person's special status among the night elves, and that he was the leader of the Vast Sea Protector, neither of them could give up their careers.

"Ah, not bad, not bad."

As he stammered, Li De himself felt like he was a fool at this moment. He teased the other party with the help of wine but was defeated by Shandis.

"I'm leaving tomorrow."

Shandis suddenly said this, and Li De was stunned.

"Are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Yuyue nodded.

"Min Duo sent me out this time because of Red Dragon's request. I still have a lot of things to deal with in the Sentinel Force, and I can't waste time outside all the time."

Li De didn't say anything. Isn't it the same for him? Since he has a heavy responsibility, he must live up to this responsibility. There is nothing to be pretentious.

"Where are you going from tomorrow? Are you going back to Mount Hyjal?"

"You also know Mount Hyjal?"

Shandris turned her entire body to her side, which made her feel more comfortable at night. Naturally, she was not wearing this large cloak, and her perfect figure was clearly visible.

Li De rubbed his face and said with an extremely serious expression.

"Of course I know. How could I not know about the highest peak in Azeroth? In Zandalari's history, Mount Hyjal is mentioned with many praises."

Shandris Feathermoon smiled.
To be continued...