Are you looking for a fight with me? Wang Xun scanned the surroundings alertly, cursing in his heart.
He is not afraid of fights. He has fought with others no less than a hundred times for various reasons since he was a child. He has always won more and lost less. The problem is, that little Luo girl obviously has nothing to do with him. For her sake
It's really unfair to have a fight with someone named Shi out of nowhere!
Shi Huaiyi's senses are very keen. Like all young people who fall in love, he noticed that Wang Xun's expression was wrong, and immediately stepped back half a step, clapped his hands, and added with a smile, "I just want to buy you a drink."
It’s just wine, nothing else! Why, brother Wang, don’t you want to be rewarded?!”
Hongmen Banquet! Wang Xun whispered in his heart again. He smiled and shook his head gently, "Of course not. It's just that I'm still injured..."
Before he could finish his words, Shi Huaiyi quickly came up to him and knocked on the bricks and nails, "Wine is a man's blood. It doesn't matter if you drink less! If you are afraid that Xiao Luo will say something about you and put all the blame on me later.
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No one dared to express his anger in front of Miss Xiao Luo. Wang Xun curled his lips quietly. Since others had already spoken to this extent, he could only resort to tactics. It would be best if he could speak clearly.
, so as not to be worried about by others all day long. If the other party is really unwilling to be reasonable, he is not afraid to fight. Making this nameless valley a mess, just stops the owner here from trying to use gentleness to trap guests.
Thinking of this, he smiled and gently cupped his hands: "Then I'll bother Brother Shi! I've lived here for so many days and I haven't had time to look around yet!"
"Brother Wang, please come with me!" Shi Huaiyi left his mount aside and walked side by side with Wang Xun. The smile on his face was stiff.
It was already evening, and the valley was bustling with people. Men and women who had worked hard all day gathered at the door of their homes before the sun went down to deal with the never-ending housework. And those who were carefree
The children ran wildly around their felt tents and the pile of dried cow dung used to light the fire. Now you pushed me, and now I pulled your pigtails. They kept making noises without stopping for a moment.
Among all the people, the most eye-catching ones are the young guards and people under Wang Xun's command. In the long and narrow valley, the guards and people can be seen almost everywhere. The sand bandits have no precautions against the guests, it seems.
They didn't care at all that the other party was an official or soldier not long ago. In order to repay the enthusiasm of the master here, the guards and civilians tried their best. They either helped the blacksmiths to build and repair various weapons, or helped the carpenters to make them.
Trendy furniture, or helping local girls cook the wild vegetables picked next to the hot springs into various delicacies, and so on. Whenever they show off a new job that is rare in the Western Regions, the Loulan girls watching the excitement around them are not impressed.
He did not hesitate to give heartfelt praise. So amidst the continuous applause and screams, the red-faced guards and civilians worked harder and harder, all their energy was concentrated on the work of their men, and they did not notice at all.
, his immediate boss, Wang Xun, walked past the crowd, his eyes full of helplessness as he hated iron.
"There are more than a dozen hot springs in this valley, so it is warm all year round. It is just too small to accommodate many people!" After walking with Wang Xun silently for a while, Shi Huaiyi began to look for topics.
"Well! What a blessed land!" Wang Xun agreed smoothly with some dissatisfaction in his heart. "It's no wonder that some people are beginning to miss Shu!"
The last half of the sentence, which was repeated in a row, was obviously a form of flirting to a blind man. Although Shi Huaiyi could speak fluent Tang dialect, he knew nothing about idioms and allusions. He thought for a long time with his big eyes blinking the cow bells, and then murmured.
He murmured in response, "Brother Wang, are you saying that your people are very happy here? That's great. I'm afraid you won't get used to it. Mr. Kang has always told everyone not to treat distinguished guests rudely!"
"Then I'll see Mr. Kang some other time. I'll have to thank him properly!" Wang Xun grinned and stabbed again with a gun and a stick. The old fox's move was so cunning that even if he was still angry,
I can't find an excuse to vent. After all, I saved everyone's life and didn't use a knife to force anyone to stay. As for some people who can't resist the temptation of beautiful women, it's because of their own poor determination and Wang Xun's.
The old fox is not at all to blame for the problem of weak restraint from his immediate boss.
Shi Huaiyi's ability to understand language is exactly consistent with his surname, and he is extremely slow. He smiled and continued to be humble for his own people, "No need, we Loulan people always give our all to our friends. In fact, even without Kang Lao's words
If you do, everyone will treat you as brothers!"
"Yes, blood brothers. Closer than blood brothers!" Wang Xun was made to lose his temper at all, so he had to respond angrily. Blood brothers, what's mine is yours, and what's yours is still yours. Dozens of large vehicles and weapons can't be killed without a single blow.
The land has been given to you, how can we not be brothers?
Shi Huaiyi smiled and was very happy that Wang Xun could describe the relationship between the two parties in this way. "Brother Wang, please go this way and be careful where you step. Aslan likes to dig holes everywhere!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a seven-foot-long yellow-haired dog suddenly jumped out of the crowd and jumped on his shoulders. Shi Huaiyi was pushed back half a step, and then he put his hands on his shoulders.
The dog's paw said, "Okay, okay, our Aslan is the most capable and never goes around digging traps for others. Be good, stop licking and go say hello to the guests!"
As if it could understand his instructions, the big yellow-haired dog turned half its head from his shoulder and purred at Wang Xun, its gentle eyes full of curiosity.
What a hunting mastiff. Even though he was used to seeing famous dogs in the world in Chang'an City, Wang Xun couldn't help but let out an exclamation from the bottom of his heart. This big guy in front of him was much better than the famous breeds that the princes, princes and grandsons used to bet on.
, the head is as big as a bushel. It has a long snout that reaches to the ears, and the upper and lower jaws are open, and it can swallow half a cow's head in its mouth. The fangs exposed outside the lips shine with cold light, like a dagger that has just been sharpened.
What's even more rare is the thick ring of long hair on the dog's neck, which is golden and shiny. It is completely spread out and looks like a lion coming across the sea.
"Go, you lazy guy. Salute the guests and lead the way!" Shi Huaiyi slapped the big dog Aslan on the back and ordered again with a smile.
Aslan hummed a few more times and reluctantly jumped down from his arms. He turned to Wang Xun and stretched out a front paw. In front of such a smart hunting mastiff, Wang Xun immediately put away all his
On guard, he stretched out his hand, shook Aslan's front paw, and then introduced himself with a smile, "My name is Wang Xun, Wang Xun from Chang'an. Do you know how to get to the tavern? Lead the way and I'll wait for you.
Please eat meat!"
The big dog looked at him with disdain, took out its paws, turned around and ran towards a dirty big tent not far away. He ran to the entrance of the tent and barked "Woof, woof, woof, woof!" several times inside.
He made a sound, then ran back triumphantly, turned around and walked in front of Wang Xun.
The innocent appearance immediately triggered a burst of laughter. After laughing, the distance between Wang Xun and Shi Huaiyi suddenly became very close, and they started chatting in various ways while walking.
"Brother Wang, have you ever raised a dog? I heard from my mother that the elders of Chang'an City have collected almost the most famous dog breeds in their homes!" After the barriers were put aside, Shi Huaiyi's eyes were full of curiosity about the unknown world.
"The great elders of Chang'an City have very mixed interests!" Although some of the words felt awkward, Wang Xun still accommodated the other party, "Some people like to raise horses, some like to raise dogs, and some like to collect swords and swords. But I have seen a big
Elder, we have more than 300 famous dogs in our family, but none of them are as good as Aslan!"
"Then they must be very rich. Otherwise, they can't afford to raise so many!" Shi Huaiyi blinked, unable to imagine how much meat more than 300 big dogs like Aslan must be fed every day, "I only raise Aslan."
It’s almost impossible to raise a blue one. I have no choice but to ask him to come to Uncle Hunchback to help me earn some meat and bones for myself!”
"No wonder it knows how to get to the tavern!" Wang Xun laughed happily, half because of Aslan's cleverness, and half because of Shi Huaiyi's frankness. If it were him, he would definitely not admit that money was tight, especially in front of his love rival.
, gritting his teeth, he still has to make a swollen face to pretend to be fat.
While they were talking, the two people and the dog had already walked to the door of the felt tent. When the people who were drinking inside saw Shi Huaiyi, they all stood up with a smile and extended an invitation warmly, "Little Shitou, come and sit here. I invite you and
Your friend!" "Brother Shitou, sit at my table. I haven't had a drink with you for a long time." "Shitou, come over here. I just ordered a lamb back and it hasn't been served yet.
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Amidst the noise, Shi Huaiyi put his hand on his chest and bowed around, "Thank you, thank you. I invited distinguished guests today, so I won't join the crowd. Another day, everyone will go to my felt bag.
, I treat you to eat Heixiazi meat!"
"Okay!" Everyone agreed with laughter. "Then you have to hold on tight. Once winter is over, the black blind man will lose weight!"
"Definitely, definitely!" Shi Huaiyi responded with a smile, leading Wang Xun towards the northwest corner of the felt tent.
There were several bright butter lamps lit in the northwest corner, but no one was sitting on the dining table under the lamps. When the guys saw this, they were stunned at first, and then hurriedly trotted forward and moved the messy things on the table away.
, a piece of scrubbed cooked cowhide was laid out again. Then, the hunchback shopkeeper also walked over as quickly as possible, raised the big copper pot in his hand, and poured it into the copper bowl just placed on the table.
A bowl of tea soup. Shi Huaiyi picked up the tea bowl, raised his hands between his eyebrows, and handed it to Wang Xun, "Brother Wang has come a long way, and I have nothing to entertain you. This bowl of milk tea can be treated as a bartender!"
"Dismount wine?" Wang Xun was slightly startled. Then he remembered the folk customs of the Western Regions that Zhou Laohu once told him. There are many tribes here with different customs and beliefs. But almost all tribes, no matter what they believed in before, are more or less influenced by it.
There was some Buddhist influence.
The northwest corner is the direction where Master Xuanzang returned from studying Buddhist scriptures. Obviously, the miscellaneous things previously placed on the table are not random things. Therefore, this bowl of milk tea must not be drunk casually. Otherwise, you will be outraged by the public.
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Thinking of this, Wang Xun smiled softly, took the copper bowl, and raised his hands between his eyebrows, "I am a foreigner and don't understand the rules here. But I don't have the right to drink tea first and let the old man wait on me. This uncle
, Mr. Wang borrowed flowers to offer to Buddha, and I would like to pay my respects to you first!"
After saying that, he bowed down and held the milk tea in front of the hunchback shopkeeper.
This affectation was definitely not in line with Loulan people's etiquette, but no one could find any fault with it. The hunchbacked shopkeeper quickly put down the copper pot and took the tea bowl with both hands, "It's broken, it's broken. You are a distinguished guest. I
How can I drink your tea..."
"Uncle Hunchback, don't be polite! I'll prepare a few dishes later, and I'll thank Brother Wang!" Shi Huaiyi took over and laid the steps for everyone with a smile.
"Okay, okay, I won't be rambling. You two are chatting slowly, and I'll go to the back to see if I can get some delicious food. It's such a winter, everything is lacking! Oh, you guys are just chatting.
Here, you guys are chatting!" The hunchback shopkeeper drank the milk tea in one gulp, then handed the teapot to the waiter, turned around and ran towards the back of the tent.
"Sit down, it's brighter and quieter here. Don't worry, Loulan people are not that particular. They won't deliberately cause trouble for the guests!" Watching the shopkeeper leave, Shi Huaiyi smiled and invited Wang Xun to take a seat.
The waiter poured two more bowls of milk tea and placed them in front of the two guests. Then he bowed and trotted away. The tent was immediately filled with noise again, and the drinkers continued to make loud noises, as if they had a tacit understanding with each other.
Generally speaking, no one takes the initiative to take another look at the northwest corner.
Milk tea is made from crude tea, milk, and salt. It is also topped with a layer of butter, giving off a very strange aroma. All tribes in the Western Regions use it to quench thirst and transform food, three times a day.
Meal is indispensable. But for Wang Xun, a son of a noble family, the tea in the bowl is too unpalatable. The tea leaves given to the girls doing rough work in Chongrenfang are finer than the ones in this bowl. As for the oil on the surface of the tea soup
Pearl, after drinking all this, do you still expect to be able to eat tonight? (Note 1)
"Is it not to Brother Wang's taste?" Shi Huaiyi was a little unhappy when he saw that the tea in front of the guest had not moved for a long time. He grinned and asked with a forced smile.
"No, it's just a little hot!" Wang Xun said cruelly, and drank the "medicine juice" in the tea bowl in one gulp.
It's his grandma's fault, risk it all, it will happen sooner or later anyway. If we get to the point early, everyone will be safe.
Note 1: Milk tea is very good at resolving fat and supplementing vitamins. Therefore, it is a must-have for nomadic people in northern China. It is still a top choice for entertaining guests.