"I'm not going, I'm not going." Chen Ke threw the invitations to Wu Lang and said, "They invited me, just out of curiosity. I won't let others judge me." He paused and said, "Unless everyone is invited to go together."
In fact, he was considerate of his friends' feelings and didn't want to be alone.
"This is what others can only ask for." Zeng Bu said with some pity.
"If you don't go, I won't go," Su Shi said with a smile, "My father is out of town today to attend a cultural gathering, and he just wants to visit Tokyo."
"Then let's take a tour of Bianjing City." Chen Ke said with a smile: "After we finish the tour, I'll treat guests to Fan Tower, and let's go spend some money!"
"Fan Suo must make a reservation at least ten days in advance." Zeng Bu was obviously very familiar with the situation in Beijing: "If we go now, we will be rejected."
"So awesome?" Chen Ke asked with wide eyes.
"That is the most famous gold-selling cave in the capital." Zeng Bu and his friends said with emotion: "I have been in the capital for half a year, but I have only walked outside and never gone in."
"Is it possible that the only high-end hotel in the capital is the Fan Tower?"
"There is also the 'Rendian' which is as famous as Fan Lou, but it also requires a reservation." Zeng Piao said: "Then there is Yuxian Lou in Zhouqiao Night Market... but no reservation is required."
"Then it's Yuxianlou." Chen Ke smiled and said, "Fanlou will eat it another day."
"Today the rich man is the host, how can we not rob the rich and give to the poor!" Everyone was excited and gearing up, so they talked and laughed, turned out of the Xuexue Street, and went to the Royal Street.
The so-called Imperial Street is the main road from Nanxun Gate to Xuande Gate in the imperial city. It is straight and straight, a hundred feet wide, surprisingly wide, and is divided into five passages. In fact, only the middle one is reserved for the emperor. There are two more passages on both sides.
The banks of each waterway are built with huge stones. The banks are filled with crabapples, magnolias, hibiscus and other precious flowers and trees, and there are patches of lotus flowers in the ditch.
It was the peak of spring, and the colorful flowers were blooming. When the wind blew, countless petals fell into the river. On the road, they fell on people's hair and collars. On the river bank was a row of fences that separated the waterways. The romantic Song Dynasty
People are planting vines all over the fence, countless couples, tourists are resting, playing, or whispering under the shade of the flowers... If it weren't for the regular skirts and swaying tents, you really wouldn't believe it.
They live in an imperial society where people cannibalize people.
The side of the flower fence facing the street is called the Royal Corridor, and the ground is paved with bluestone slabs. Although the name is very grand, it is full of shops, residences and government offices. These buildings that should be distinct are harmoniously placed together. This kind of
The officials have no official appearance, and the people have no official appearance. It is the style of the Song Dynasty that has lasted for five thousand years.
But overall, this street still lacks some life atmosphere. Chen Ke and the others walked north with the flow of people, and soon arrived at Longjin Bridge inside Zhuque Gate. There began to be more businesses here, but the quality of the products was not very high.
, is a consumption area where civilians buy daily necessities.
It was obviously not enough for a group of foodies to stop here. They continued north along Yu Street and arrived at the Bianhezhou Bridge section in the center of Bianliang City. The streets began to flow with people and became noisy. What about Zhangjia Hotel and Wanglou Cave?
Hua Baozi, Li Jiaxiang Shop, Cao Granny Meat Pie, Li Sifen Tea, Xue Jiafen Tea, Lamb Rice, Cooked Mutton Shop... On one side of the street less than a mile away, hundreds of restaurants and hotels are densely packed!
Like a typical food street of later generations.
There are many small signs, one after another, and there are pretty girls soliciting business under the stores. It makes people dizzy and makes their index fingers move. But what is really moving is the Zhouqiao Night Market just across the street. At this moment
It was already dark, and the wide bridge deck and both sides of the river were already brightly lit, with large umbrellas and sheds, and pavilions connected to each other.
From the first night of the lanterns to the middle of the night, no matter when you come, there will be a sea of people here. Thousands of stalls are open to you, offering a variety of grilled, stewed, steamed, cold salad, chicken skin, kidney and kidney, minced chicken, and pan-fried lamb x white.
Intestines, breasts, grilled and frozen fish fillets, rabbit, roasted wild boar, wild duck...the list goes on and on, you can't think of anything you can't eat. If you feel too tired, there are also fruits, pears and peaches on the Zhouqiao.
Apricot, loquat, carambola, papaya and big pineapple, spend a few pennies to keep you refreshed and full of fragrance.
Although everyone knows that they are going to a high-end entertainment venue to spend money, who can resist here unless he has no nose and stomach. Chen Ke and the others bought a skewer of barbecue in front of this stall, and a box of preserved meat in front of that stall...
...When I see something I like, I buy it and eat it while walking.
We were only halfway through Zhouqiao. Su Shi, an old gourmet, had already stuffed a portion of bad fish, a skewer of roasted pork rinds, a portion of wild duck meat, and some chicken offal and haggis into his stomach. He looked at the crowded stall in front of him.
, he is really exhausted.
Zeng Fu came to his side and said with a smile: "Brother Zizhan has eaten so hard, how can he still have the stomach to eat in a restaurant?"
"Hehe..." Su Shi disagreed with him and shook his head and said: "What does it taste like if you try it briefly? You have to eat it to your heart's content, and you won't run away from the restaurant. If you can't eat it this time, there will be another time. Sooner or later, you will get tired of it."
Although his tone is loud, everyone takes it for granted, because they all know that his overflowing talent can almost fill the Bianhe River nearby. I believe that in the near future, Su Shi of Meishan will become the most shining name in Bianjing City.
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While talking, everyone came to the Yuxian Building on the corner of Quyuan Street and the southern end of Zhouqiao. This restaurant is four stories high, with a very grand facade. A string of lanterns hangs from the top of the building to the first floor.
The upstairs overlooks the brightly lit night market and is also watched by people downstairs.
This was the time when business was booming. People in front of the restaurant were shouting and neighing. Some came alone on horseback, some came in tall carriages, and most of them came strolling like Chen Ke and Su Shi.
After passing through the wooden fence blocking carriages and horses, a few people arrived at the door of the restaurant.
Before I even stepped in, I saw a group of men in silk shirts squatting or standing at the door of the restaurant, watching the guests entering the gate.
Seeing Chen Ke's group of more than a dozen people, a man jumped out suddenly, and the others who moved a little slower all let out a sigh... It's true that if you have fast feet, you must walk slowly.
These people are the so-called "xianhan" who make a living, they are called "bangxian". They are not people from the restaurant. They only watch when guests arrive, help and take care of them before and after, and make a living by the rewards from the guests. This kind of people are the most informed and knowledgeable people.
, also know the food and drinks in the restaurant very well. Not only the guests are happy to have this group of people taking care of them, but the restaurant is also indispensable for the help of these people. This is a mutually beneficial and symbiotic relationship.
When the man who took the lead rushed to Chen Ke and others, he had already stood firm and said in a deep voice: "A few officials have invited me. I, the villain Zhang Wu, may I ask if you have an appointment?"
"No." Chen Ke shook his head and said, "I came over temporarily to cut it."
"The private rooms on the second and third floors are all full, but there are private seats on the first floor." Zhang Wu said with a smile.
"Then let's go to the first floor." Chen Ke sighed secretly. He was always small and underestimated the Song Dynasty. This was a metropolis with millions of people!
"Okay." Zhang Wu turned around and opened the door curtain, invited the group in, and at the same time shouted to the inside: "Twelve distinguished guests on the first floor, please come upstairs..."
In the Song Dynasty, the first floor was not called a building, and the second floor was called the first floor. When Chen Ke heard it for the first time, he was confused. Why did he need to go upstairs on the first floor? Only later did he understand that the people of the Song Dynasty were related to the British
Everyone has his own way of doing it. Of course, in order to avoid confusion, we will still refer to it as it will be called in later generations.
After entering, I saw that the interior of this hotel was deconstructed in a zigzag shape. There was actually a patio in the middle. There was a stage on the patio, and a band was playing music on the stage. Guests on each floor could clearly hear and see it.
Chen Ke and his party followed them up to the second floor and found a seat next to the patio to sit down. Although it was not a single room, there were gauze curtains between the seats, creating a relatively private space for the guests without disturbing them.
You will feel depressed.
After all the scholars sat down, Zhang Wu started working hard. He arranged for refreshments inside and outside, and at the same time called the shop assistants. At the same time, he asked Chen Ke in a low voice: "How many ladies are needed?" In the Song Dynasty, a lady was
Refers to women working in the entertainment industry.
Chen Ke looked at the crowd. Although the people of the Song Dynasty were feasting, and there were no prostitutes, but everyone had the transformation process from a pure boy to a perverted old gangster. So everyone was eager to try it, but they were ashamed to speak up.
"Hahaha, find twelve more elegant people. My brothers are tender-faced, don't scare them." Chen Ke said, and couldn't help but scream inwardly, this is the first time for me... Of course, he refers to this life.
After a while, the Yingying Yanyan filed in, stood there, said good luck to each other, and then waited for the guests to choose.
"Sit wherever you want, it's the same to them." Chen Ke laughed.
The ladies also saw that these scholars had tender faces, and they were immediately very interested. After another look, they all had extraordinary temperaments and good looks. They were even more elated. They smiled coquettishly and chose the husband they liked, sat down beside them, and were attentive.
He brought tea, handed over hot towels, and waited attentively.
But there were exceptions... Wulang sat there, like a small mountain, and with the glaring Vajra statue on his face, he was so frightened that the girl next to him did not dare to get close to him.
"Are you afraid of me?" Wulang glared.
"Afraid...not afraid..." The girl was trembling with fear.
"Oh, Wulang..." In his last life, Chen Ke first ran business for others, and then ran business himself. As night fell every day, he was either in a sensual place or on the way to a sensual place. What kind of battles had he not seen? He had never seen it before.
He took out a dime of silver from his sleeve, flicked it gently, and landed it right in the plump groove of the young lady. He smiled and said, "This is my biological brother. You can do whatever you want."
The young lady quickly took out the dime of silver from her ditch, which weighed seven or eight cents. She was immediately elated, and looking at Wu Lang now, he looked cuter than anything else.
