We were happy to chat, and we were even happier when we were talking about the kind of conspiracy that plots against people behind their backs. Starting from the afternoon, a few people started talking to each other with lewd smiles, talking about dirty tricks, I don’t know.
It was night before I knew it.
Su Ren stretched out and looked around. Gongsun He had fallen asleep and was unconscious. The people at the other tables were leaving and staying, and only a few were still awake. When he saw the master, his father Yan was still there giving him a few words.
Analyzing the situation personally, Su Ren lightly knocked on the table: "It's almost done. It's getting dark. Let's go to bed. Can we talk about anything tomorrow?"
The master's father Yan quickly shut up, Han Qing and Liu Kui stood up, Wei Qing smiled slightly, only Li Danghu frowned: "I'm afraid it's inappropriate to do this. How can the noble princes and kings lose their face when they are tortured like this?"
"I didn't say I would definitely adopt it!" Su Ren yawned: "It seems you don't want to sleep anymore, okay, I'm going to sleep, you continue."
After drinking a little too much and having nothing to do, Su Ren had a very comfortable sleep. He slept until three o'clock in the morning and then woke up in a daze. Cuixiang Building had begun to open for business, and people were coming and going in the backyard.
All kinds of movements failed to wake Su Ren up.
Lao Zhao held a water basin and pushed the door open with a cloth on his shoulders: "Sir, wake up. Wash your face. I will bring you food right now."
"Where are Lao Huang and Man Niu?"
Old Zhao smiled and said: "The two of them drank too much last night and haven't woken up yet. Sir, don't worry."
"How much did you drink?" Su Ren sighed: "We can't let them drink anymore. If they keep drinking like this, sooner or later they will be harmed by alcohol."
Old Zhao smiled, put down the copper basin and cloth towel, and did not answer Su Ren's words: "Sir, wait a moment, I will go get the food right away."
Su Ren nodded, and Lao Zhao went out. After washing his face, he felt refreshed. It was already noon, and it was getting hot outside. Su Ren did not wear a robe, only a middle coat and came out of the room. Lao Zhao knew that Su Ren
Because of his hobby, he had already arranged for a set of tables and chairs to be set up under the eaves. If it were not so busy with people coming and going in the courtyard, it would be suitable for Su Ren to put them in the courtyard.
Sitting at the table, pouring himself a glass of water, waiting for Lao Zhao's meal, and looking at the busy people in the courtyard, Su Ren felt that this was life. He lived in Cuixiang Building for a long time last year, and all the guys knew him.
Su Ren, if he occasionally spoke a few words to Su Ren, they would be happy for a day. After waiting for a while, Lao Zhao did not come, but Li Danghu did.
Li Danghu still had a dark face and sat across from him: "Will you adopt Zhufuyan's method?"
"Why are you talking about this as soon as we meet? I haven't eaten yet!"
"You decide this matter as soon as possible! But I hope you will think carefully. If you really do that, once the two kings know about it, even His Majesty will not be able to protect you!"
"Okay, okay, I understand, let me finish the meal before it's too late!" Lao Zhao finally came, and Su Ren wanted to send Li Danghu away.
Li Danghu didn't leave, but sat opposite Su Ren and kept staring at him. After eating, Su Ren put down his bowl and chopsticks and wiped his mouth: "Okay, I've convinced you. To tell you the truth, Master Fu Yan
That plan is too overbearing and not conducive to protecting ourselves, so I will never use it."
"Huh!" Li Danghu could clearly be heard exhaling: "That's good. Pressure is never a good idea. The grandson of Huainan King Liu Jian has already gone to Chang'an. Liu An will definitely go. He is just waiting for an opportunity. There is no need to force him.
Too hasty."
Su Ren nodded repeatedly: "That's true, but he can afford to wait, but we can't. His Majesty's imperial decree says that we should go back as soon as possible. Something must have happened in Chang'an, and we have to think of some solutions."
"Oh? What happened in Chang'an?"
"We don't know yet, but I guess it's not a good thing, so we have to go back as soon as possible, and we have to let these two kings go together."
"Why is this?"
Su Ren smiled: "Hey! Where's my little General Li! You only know how to fight and don't think about other things. After staying in Jiangnan for almost a year, who is the most harmful to the imperial court?"
Li Danghu thought for a while: "Haven't the Yue people already moved inland?"
"What Yue people!" Su Ren said angrily: "I'm talking about the princes and kings. The princes and kings in the world are the most harmful group of people to the court. Among them, the king of Huainan is the most prosperous. Now Huainan Kingdom and Hengshan Kingdom have formed an alliance.
What if the situation in Chang'an is serious and these two people seize the opportunity to rebel together? Therefore, if the situation in Chang'an does not worsen, take these two people to Chang'an. Even if there is any problem, Huainan and Hengshan will not be able to
If there is chaos, other princes and kings will not dare to act recklessly."
Li Danghu's eyes were as wide as a bull's eye, and he looked at Su Ren for a long time without saying a word.
Su Ren stood up and patted Li Danghu on the shoulder: "Do you understand now? Do you understand why I insist on taking these two people back to Chang'an? If these two people don't leave Jianghuai for a day, our Majesty will not be able to sleep well."
"In that case, hurry up!" Li Danghu was anxious.
Su Ren was stunned: "Are you anxious? Just now you said you would take a long-term approach!"
"It's urgent, don't think about anything else."
Looking at Li Danghu in front of him, Su Ren thought of Li Guang. Both father and son had the same character and the same spirit. According to historical records, Li Guang wanted to be a marquis with all his heart at that time, but unfortunately everything didn't go well and he was much younger than him.
Wei Qing of Wei Qing became a general, and even Wei Qing's nephew Huo Qubing was awarded the title of Champion Marquis. Li Guang was still a Marquis of Guan Nei. But Li Guang still galloped on the battlefield, and even to the end of the battle, he did not forget to defend the Han Dynasty and sacrifice his life for the emperor.
Su Ren rolled his eyes: "Don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion. Are you satisfied now?"
Li Danghu became even more impatient. He not only urged Su Ren to act quickly, but also yelled at someone to help Su Ren find clothes. He directly pushed Su Ren into the room, personally brought clothes for Su Ren to wear, and kept saying many righteous words.
, it seems that if Su Ren doesn't get things done quickly, he won't be worthy of being a Han, let alone have the face to stand in this world.
The next day, a big event came out in Shouchun City. It was such a big event that it made a fuss almost overnight. Both the King of Huainan and the King of Hengshan gritted their teeth after hearing this and ordered an investigation to find out who spread the rumor. From then on
From morning to afternoon, many people were arrested, but the real source of the news was still not clear. Whether they were those who were arrested or those who were not, they all said that they had heard it, and they couldn't tell who said it.
Cuixiang Building is as lively as ever. People who came today suddenly discovered that there was an extra piece of silk cloth on the screen facing the door. It was particularly disharmonious among the eight consecutive landscape paintings. It was so eye-catching that anyone who entered the door would notice it. The silk cloth
There are four words that few people don’t recognize separately, but when they are put together, people are confused.
Old Zhao stood under the screen with a kind face and greeted everyone with a smile. While inviting people in, he explained: "Everyone, this is the new rule of our restaurant. You come to our restaurant to taste the food and wine and watch the singing and dancing, so the shopkeeper decided
, From today onwards, customers who enter our store are not allowed to talk about world affairs, that is, state affairs. Anyone who violates our rules will be embarrassed and will never be able to enter our store again."
A customer who was familiar with Lao Zhao asked: "Why is this?"
Old Zhao still smiled: "Our store does business to make money. Since the prince's accident, our store has become a hot topic for others. Just this morning, several customers were taken away by soldiers and have not returned yet. The reason is
I said something I shouldn't have said. Although this matter has nothing to do with our store, it will be detrimental to our store if it spreads. If someone uses this as an excuse, the store will not be open and it will be a minor incident. Dozens of people will be missing. How can you bear it?
"
Another person said: "I have never heard of such a rule. Could it be that..."
Lao Zhao quickly handed over his hand: "Mr. Lu, be careful, no one in this store can afford to offend you, so please show your respect."
"Hey!" Mr. Lu sighed: "Well, you are asking for your blessings. I didn't expect that even doing business would be so difficult. Even if you don't drink the fine wine and food today, you still have lost your appetite!"
Of course, there were those who understood and those who didn't. A large group of people gathered around the gate of Cuixiang Tower and started arguing with Lao Zhao, which alerted the soldiers patrolling the streets. Soon a pair of county soldiers came in a hurry. The leader of the team separated from the crowd and arrived.
Inside the circle, I looked around and said, "Who is making trouble here? I don't want to say anything for my life, grandpa is worried that he can't catch anyone!"
A group of people quickly shut up, and Lao Zhao said with a smile: "The misunderstanding is all because of the new rules in our store. The guests have a few words to say, so some people gathered. I will let them disperse now. Please forgive me. Please disperse."
Well, if you want to go inside the store, please do so. If you’re not a eater, please feel free to do so.”
After shouting a few times, the crowd slowly dispersed. The patrol team had been running on the street all day. He still knew whose business Cuixiang Tower was. Although the prince was currently under house arrest, Mr. Su seemed not to be favored by the King of Hengshan.
Wait and see, but who knows when the king will change his mind. If he takes action today, it will be fine now, but if he can't guarantee that everyone will come back in the future, then his small team will not be able to take advantage of it.
With a dark face, he stared at the dispersed crowd, and the team leader said coldly: "Rumors are flying around now, please be honest!" Turning around, he suddenly found the silk cloth posted on the screen inside the door of Cuixiang Tower, and asked Lao Zhao
Said: "What is this?"
Lao Zhao explained: "This is the new rule of our store."
He stretched out his hand and pulled off the silk cloth: "What new rules? This is Lu'an, the king has the final say, hum!"
The team leader left with a piece of silk with the words "Don't talk about state affairs" written on it. Old Zhao smiled slightly and immediately ran towards the backyard.
Business in Cuixiang Building was light today, and the backyard was not so busy. When Old Zhao came in, Su Ren and a group of people were sitting in the patio talking. Shi Bao had sharp eyes, and Old Zhao was discovered by him as soon as he showed his head: "Uncle Zhao is here.
.”
Lao Zhao bowed his hands to everyone. Li Danghu couldn't wait to ask: "How?"
Old Zhao nodded: "Took it away. As the gentleman said, it was taken away by a patrol leader."
Li Danghu felt relieved: "Okay, I thought the people I met were all illiterate guys." (To be continued)