Early the next morning, Wang Xun rushed to Changlefang cockfighting ground full of questions. Unexpectedly, Yu Wenzhi, who usually wanted to spend twelve hours a day in the cockfighting ground, suddenly changed his gender and did not show up for a long time.
body.
However, the Qin brothers, who usually rarely show up, also arrived early today. They greeted each other and Wang Xun, and then ordered the servants to move down a dozen black-lacquered and gold-painted carriages from an open carriage behind them.
Chicken coop.
The fighting cocks in the cage were all tall, with sleek and shiny coats. At a glance, it was obvious that they were well-bred breeds that had been specially cultivated with a lot of money. Although it was said that there was a relationship between friends, Wang Xun still stepped forward and cupped his hands, smiling.
Thanks: "It's costing my two brothers again! In fact, you two brothers don't have to do this. We still have several "generals" that we can use in our field!"
"They are all gifts from friends, they are not worth much! If you keep them at home, they will only become more and more decadent. It is better to take them to the field and receive training early." Qin Guomo glanced at him and smiled and gave a very sounding answer.
Pleasant reasons.
Qin Guozhen was two years younger than his brother, and his personality was not as calm as his brother. He waved his hand and said impatiently: "Erlang, it's meaningless for you to say this. We are also shareholders of the place, right? We can't keep it for nothing every year.
Dividends are distributed, and if something happens, you are left to bear it alone!"
"Brother, you're welcome!" Wang Xun was speechless and could only clasp his fists gratefully.
Before the opening time, the three of them were standing in the lobby, supervising the guys to clean up the place, and chatting. After a few casual conversations, Qin Guomo looked around and asked in surprise: "Why don't you see Zida?"
?Logically, he would have been here by this time normally?"
Zida is the name of Yu Wenzhi. When the Qin brothers mentioned it, Wang Xun couldn't help but have a wry smile in his nostrils, "I'm looking for this kid too? I can't usually drive him away, but now I don't know where to run.
Go! My two brothers went to see Mrs. Guo last night. She didn’t give you any trouble, right?"
"No. We just had a casual chat about home affairs, and she even stayed with us two for dinner. She actually has a good heart!" Qin Guomo thought for a while and responded with a smile.
"Mrs. Guo Guo invited you two brothers to have dinner! Oh my God, you actually had dinner at Mrs. Guo Guo's house!" Before Wang Xun could say anything, Ma Fang's figure suddenly appeared outside the door, with a huge piece of cake stuck on the bridge of his nose.
The plaster still couldn't make his thin, womanly voice become even the slightest bit rougher.
"It's just a simple meal!" Qin Guomo turned around and explained to him with a smile, "Last year, an uncle of mine from the same clan wanted to continue his marriage, and it was Mrs. Guo Guo who came forward to pull the string. The new aunt is a distant cousin of hers. So,
According to our seniority, Guozhen and I have to call my wife aunt!"
"Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God!" Ma Fang didn't care about the hidden meanings of other people's words, he just held his head and shouted, "You are actually lucky enough to attend the dinner party at Mrs. Guo Guo's house. You don't bring anything with you.
I need to know that in the entire capital, people who want to visit Mrs. Fangze of Guo Kingdom can line up from Guanghua Gate to Qujiangfang! How about that? Is Mrs. Guo Kingdom like the legend...
"(Note 1)
"Okay, you are everywhere." Seeing that Ma Fang was getting more and more outrageous, Wang Xun had to step forward and interrupt, "Shou Zhi, were you okay when you went home yesterday? Uncle didn't punish you again?"
"Yeah, we thought Shouzhi would have to lie on the bed for ten days and a half recently!" Knowing that Ma Fang has such an outspoken character, the two Qin brothers didn't care too much about him.
Stepping forward, his eyes glanced up and down around Ma Fang.
"Hehe!" Ma Fang and Ma Shouzhi smiled triumphantly, showing his neat teeth, "My grandpa was on duty at the Ministry of Household Affairs yesterday and didn't go home at all. There seems to be a lot of things going on in the court recently. It probably hasn't lasted ten days.
After half a month, it’s hard for him to find time to take care of me!”
"No wonder your tail has been raised today!" Everyone nodded and looked like they suddenly understood.
"Where's Yuwen Zida? He didn't come today?" In the blink of an eye, Ma Fang also noticed that the cockfighting ground lacked a little lively atmosphere today. With a quick glance, he found out the specific reason.
"Who knows where he went?" Wang Xun smiled and shook his head.
Unable to find Yu Wenzhi, Ma Fang turned his attention to other things, "Erlang, two brothers, did you catch that group of foreigners yesterday? Grandma, they beat me badly! After returning home,
My butt couldn’t even touch the bed, so I slept on my stomach all night!”
"We caught up, but it was a tie!" Wang Xun nodded with a smile, and then asked seemingly casually: "What happened yesterday? I don't think those foreigners did it on purpose.
Troublemaker Lord!"
"How did I know!" Ma Fang's answer made everyone dumbfounded. "I was watching the excitement in the small room. Brother Zida was already fighting with someone in the lobby. When I saw that he was about to suffer a loss, I hurried forward.
Assist the boxer. Who would have thought that those foreigners all look like weak scholars, but each of their attacks will be more ruthless than the last!"
Frowning slightly, Wang Xun turned his gaze to the Qin brothers. The two brothers also smiled bitterly and shook their heads, "Don't look at us, we were also confused and got caught up in the quilt. When he heard the noise, Shouzhi was already lying down.
He's on the ground. We're all brothers, how can we just watch him get beaten..."
"This is a battle!" Wang Xun couldn't help but shook his head and smiled bitterly. He was even more convinced that Yu Wenzhi deliberately caused trouble and got everyone involved. But Yu Wenzhi is not usually the kind of person who framed his friends. So what will happen if he does this?
Why? And what benefits can be gained from it?
In fact, he was not the only one who was confused. The Qin brothers also felt that the battle during the day was confusing when they returned home yesterday. Therefore, the two of them used the excuse of replenishing the cockfighting ring today.
I rushed over early in the morning to find out what was going on. I couldn't find Yu Wenzhi at this moment, and saw a faint black air on Wang Xun's brow. I understood that the trick might be a bit more complicated than I imagined. I smiled and looked around.
Talk about him.
Ma Fang was the only one who was heartless and could not see other people's faces. He asked himself the whole story of another "battle" yesterday, "How could it only be a draw? Erlang, they can actually draw a draw with you? What's the matter?
Lu, it’s so powerful!”
"If my uncle knows your name, I'm afraid you won't be able to escape the consequences even if you hide for another ten days and a half!" Wang Xun looked at him and responded with a wry smile, "The guy who fought with me is called Li Bai. In addition, there are also
There are Gao Shi and Cen Shen, both of whom were Jinshi. How about it, are you satisfied now?"
"Uh!" Ma Fang burped loudly and almost lost his breath. He had a strict upbringing, and his father, who was an official in the Ministry of Household Affairs, used the world's talents as examples for him every day. The poet Li Bai was one of them, Gao Gao
The names of Shi and Cen Shen are less common than those of Li Bai, but they are also the ones he strives to learn from. They are unwilling to make progress and even set the learning target. If Ma Fang's father catches him for this crime, I am afraid that his
Even if your butt is spanked into four pieces, it's not complete.
Seeing that Ma Fang was so frightened that his face turned pale, Qin Guozhen couldn't help but stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry, we have turned enemies into friends. Lao Lei will be hosting at Linfeng Tower at noon tomorrow, let us follow him
Li Bai and the others shook hands and made peace. Remember, at noon tomorrow, the people you make friends with this time are all talented people. Even if you drink too much, my uncle will definitely not teach you a lesson!"
Hearing Lei Wanchun's name, Ma Fang immediately jumped up and said, "Old Lei? Is it Daxia Lei? When did he return to the capital again? Why didn't you say hello to us in advance? He answered my Bohai National Bend
Knife, it hasn’t been cashed in yet!”
Some people's names just couldn't help but be uttered. As soon as Ma Fang finished speaking, Lei Wanchun's tall body had already squeezed in from the door, "Who's talking about me? I mean, I've been sneezing since morning. Okay,
Stop nagging, Lao Lei, I will deliver it to your door!"
After that, he smiled and threw a heavy big package at the counter where he exchanged chips at the door, making a loud bang on the counter. "They are all gifts from friends I met when I was traveling in the world. Let's just pick a few and take them home."
It's my duty to honor the elders. Little Ma Si, the scimitar you want is also in the package. Be careful, don't cut your hands if it has been sharpened!"
"Hey!" Ma Fang agreed, rushed over and opened the package. In addition to two sheathed broad-bladed scimitars, there were also several strings of pearls and several pieces of jade. They were all foreign goods known for their weight and size.
The Qin brothers and Wang Xun knew that Lei Wanchun had not had much money since he followed Zhang Xun, so they hurried forward to pack the package again, handed over their hands and thanked him: "How come Brother Lau Lei is spending money? You are a county lieutenant.
, just how much salary you get!”
"Do you think my official position is too young?" Lei Wanchun said with a straight face and his eyes widened, "If you think my official position is too young, I will leave immediately. I don't dare to disturb these noble people!"
"Brother Lei, what are you talking about!" When everyone saw it, they had no choice but to stop him and distribute the gifts in person. Lei Wanchun became happy, stroked his beard, and said with a smile: "Is this right?
If you really want to make money, my brother can go back to his old business and just wander around the capital. I just don’t want to cause trouble to my family recently. Originally, my family wanted to visit you at your home today, but I told him that you must
He wouldn't be at home. So he went directly to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and sent me here to make an appointment with you on a time to come."
"Zhang Hedong is so polite!" Everyone smiled and shook their heads. Zhang Xun, the boss Lei Wanchun followed, also had some connections with everyone. But compared to the unruly Lei Wanchun, Zhang Xun, who always spoke and acted in a measured manner, must have
It is more difficult to integrate into everyone’s circle.
"This is what my family is like. He upholds his integrity and is very strict in disciplining others and himself!" Lest everyone misunderstood Zhang Xun, Lei Wanchun took the initiative to defend this person, "But he is willing to do practical things for the people.
He is also the only official I have ever met. Sorry, both uncles are not local officials and I have never dealt with them, but they must be honest and honest men who dare to ask for orders in their name!"
After hearing other people's compliments about their father, the Qin brothers and Ma Fang both felt proud, so they didn't care whether the compliments were appropriate or not. In fact, looking at the entire Tang Dynasty, people in both the government and the public could be as clean and self-sufficient as Zhang Xun.
All together, I'm afraid I can check it out with all ten fingers. Precisely because he refused to accept bribes, Zhang Xun couldn't spend enough money to reward his superiors. Therefore, he was always ranked top in the county magistrate's evaluation year after year.
Unable to rise even half a step higher.
"Where's Zida, why didn't he come?" After chatting for a while, Lei Wanchun also noticed that an important person was missing in the cockfighting ring, frowned and asked in a low voice.
"I don't know!" Wang Xun responded with a smile, "I guess something happened at home, so I couldn't get away. You also know, Lao Lei, that their family of dozens of people all depends on him for their support!"
"That's right, Zida doesn't look like he usually smiles easily. In fact, the burden on his shoulders is heavier than that of you and me! Yesterday I was also angry for a moment and said too much. I rushed here today and wanted to apologize to him...
…”
"Brother Lei, what you said has come to light. Your lesson yesterday was right, and Zida is not a ungrateful person! If he dares to get angry, let's find him out, kick him twice, and look at his stomach.
It doesn't matter if the anger inside is smooth or not!" Qin Guozhen smiled and whispered to smooth things over for Yu Wenzhi.
"Yes!" Everyone laughed and changed the topic elsewhere. After listening to Lei Wanchun talk about a few interesting things that happened during Zhang's inspection, the time was approaching, and there was a "dang, dang, dang, dang" sound on the street.
Tea houses, restaurants, casinos, pawn shops, and many shops opened their doors at the same time, preparing to welcome customers. The entire East Market immediately became lively, with people shopping, watching the excitement, and people looking for jobs to make a living. There was an endless flow.
Wang Xun and others are considered high-status people and cannot gamble with individual customers in the lobby. So at Qin Guomo's suggestion, he planned to sit in the teahouse outside. Before he could leave, a watcher suddenly squeezed into the crowd at the door.
The young scholar, who looked even more handsome than Ma Fang, took out dozens of copper coins, threw them on the counter for exchanging chips, and asked arrogantly: "Is Yuwen Zida here? Please ask him to come out to see me?"
In front of several shareholders, how dare the guys accept someone's money? They immediately pushed the coins back with a smiling face and responded in a low voice: "Master Yuwen is not here. In fact, he doesn't come here often. Do you have anything to do with him?
?Can the villain bring a message to him?"
"My old man?" The young scholar, who looked even more delicate than Ma Fang, touched his face nervously and frowned slightly, "I, my old man doesn't need you to talk to me anymore, so don't deal with me. My old man knows,
He is the shareholder behind this cockfighting ring..."
Before he finished speaking, his flexible eyes had already glanced at Wang Xun and the others. He immediately turned around and quickly took a few steps towards this side, "There's Hero Lei in front of me. I've found you. My master asked me to bring you some
A message..."
Note 1: Gwanghwamun is in the northwest corner of Chang'an City, and Qujiangfang is in the southeast corner.
