The Little Officials of the Song Dynasty Chapter 116: The wind blows me to Zhongzhou

Lu Fang, the son of Taigong Lu of Lujiazhuang, the trapped island of Songjiang Mansion in the Songjiang Dynasty, is nicknamed the "Drilling Mouse". Rat Bai Yutang, the five people are called Wushu, also known as Wuyi, and Lu Fang is the number one.

Previously, the fifth brother Bai Yutang stole to Tokyo to provoke the imperial cat. Lu Fang was worried that he would cause a big disaster, but not only there was no disaster, but news came that his young and vigorous younger brother had done it in Kaifeng Mansion. escort, and invited their four older brothers to Tokyo.

Let's not say that Bai Yutang is now in Tokyo, this Kaifeng is a forest of heroes from five sides, a source of thieves and strong men. After discussing with the other three brothers, Lu Fang decided to go to Tokyo to have a look.

Lu Fang reprimanded Han Zhang, Xu Qing and Jiang Ping to go on the road first, and he himself settled here on Trap Island before heading to Tokyo.

Lu Fang has been to Tokyo before, but it's been a long time, and this time, it's really different. He entered the city slowly, only to see the prosperity everywhere, and couldn't help but admire in his heart, as expected of Kyoto.

There are many teenagers near the city gate, holding some pamphlets in their hands to sell, and when they see out-of-towners, they come to them. Lu Fang looked left and right, and immediately a half-old child came up, "Is Uncle a foreigner?"

Lu Fang nodded, "Someone is from Songjiang Prefecture."

"Looking at you, this is your first time here?" The child raised the pamphlet in Yang's hand, "I have Tokyo boutique travel guides, shopping guides and other items here, which cover the fun and delicious things in Tokyo. The place, and where to go to buy specialty products, everything, as long as four cents, it's a good deal! And this content is absolutely reliable, it comes from the post station that receives foreign envoys, and they all wait for those envoys to go there. Go these places!"

Lu Fang found it interesting, "I'll take a look."

He took a book and looked at it, and it really wrote a lot of attractions, detailed addresses, precautions, etc. It was very convenient. As long as four cents, it is not expensive. Lu Fang directly gave him eight cents of money and bought both.

Lu Fang took two pamphlets and continued to walk into the city while reading. He did not immediately inquire about the direction of the Kaifeng government office, but planned to stroll around and have something to eat.

When I walked to a bridge, I saw some commotion across the street. It was a carriage that was startled. The horse snorted and ran towards the river.

When Lu Fang saw it, he immediately stuffed the booklet into his arms. Seeing that it was too late, he flew off the bridge, stepped on the ferry a few times, and landed by the river. near.

Seeing that the situation is not good, the driver has already jumped out of the car, but there are still shouts from the car, and there are obviously people inside.

Lu Fang took out a short knife, cut the tethering rope quickly, and supported the carriage, so the horse jumped into the river, and the carriage nearly overturned and stopped on the bank. Lu Fang stepped forward again and helped out a young man with weak legs.

The young man's face was pale, and he thanked him repeatedly, saying that if it weren't for Lu Fang, he would be planted here today.

At this time, the coachman came over timidly. The young man got angry when he saw it, kicked him, told him to dispose of the cart and the horse, and took out a big bag from the cart. , said to Lu Fang: "Engong, it's noon now, if you don't have any food, I'll invite you to eat some."

Lu Fang was also refreshing, saying that he was a foreigner, so I would trouble him.

Since the young man can afford to sit in a carriage, he naturally has some wealth. He and Lu Fang passed the name. The original surname was Jiang.

"I don't like the brewed tea in Tokyo nowadays, but I was surprised just now. It's not bad to eat chrysanthemum tea." Jiang Liu said, and called Dr. Tea, "Bring me a pot of chrysanthemum tea. , I want scented tea."

Then Dr. Tea smiled and said, "Don't you want to eat mixed herbal tea?"

Jiang Liu hummed: "I'm neither a bitch, nor do I like arty style. The mixed scented tea looks good, but the taste is not as good as the scented scented tea."

Lu Fang was a little confused, "I've heard of scented scented tea, but, what is this mixed scented tea?" In the past six months, scented scented tea has swept the Song Dynasty, and the tea-making has also taken away half of the tea. Lu Fang himself had also drank jasmine tea, which was really good.

"Mixed scented tea is new. If your benefactor is from outside, you may not have seen it before." Seeing this, Jiang Liu said, "In this case, you have a pot of mixed scented tea, and you want the country's beauty and heavenly fragrance."

Doctor Tea agreed, and when he went down and came up again, he had a set of glass tea vessels in his hand.

Lu Fang's eyes were a little straight, and he didn't know why he was drinking tea with a glass vessel.

The Dr. Tea put the glass teacup in front of Lu Fang, and put something inside, which was round and round, like a ball made of many tea leaves. At this time, Dr. Cha heated the water again, and the tea **** slowly disperse in the water when they meet the hot water. Then, a purple-red peony flower actually bloomed from it.

Peony flowers bloom slowly and flow with the color of the glass, which is really beautiful.

Lu Fang was amazed, "Who came up with this, it's so beautiful."

It's not only beautiful, but also very expensive, Dr. Cha thought to himself.

Lu Fang took a sip, and the tea scent was floral and light, which was completely different from ordering tea. Even if Lu Fang doesn't know how to taste tea, he can feel something interesting.

Jiang Liu bent down again at this time, and took out a green melon from the bag he was holding, but it didn't look like a winter melon or other melons. I don't know what it was.

Lu Fang is being surprised, Jiang Liu has already called someone to bring a knife, and while cutting the melon, he said: "I just bought three watermelons today, Engong, let's try it, I am afraid this is not available in other places in the Song Dynasty. Well, unless it's a prefecture or county close to Liao."

"Watermelon?" Lu Fang didn't know what it was anymore, but when he saw the red flesh of the melon, everything was juicy, and even though he hadn't tasted it, he couldn't help swallowing.

At this time, another diners came over and asked to buy Jiang Liu's melon. The price was so high that Lu Fang couldn't understand it, it was even more expensive than the eggplant gourd.

Jiang Liu refused with words, saying that there was no market at the moment, and it was rare for him to buy three.

As soon as Lu Fang heard that it was so precious, he quickly said, "Brother, let's take it back!"

Jiang Liu shook his head, "Don't say that. Although the price of watermelon is high, your kindness is more valuable. Besides, you have cut everything and brought it back. Are you kidding me?"

Lu Fang is not one to be squeamish. He nodded, "It's your kindness."

Lu Fang took a piece of watermelon and ate it, only to feel thirst-quenching and invigorating, sweet and delicious, he drank tea, ate the melon, and chatted with Jiang Liu.

Lu Fang took out the shopping guide and travel guide he bought to Jiang Liu. Jiang Liu is an authentic Bianjing native. He also said that the guide was compiled very similar to the real thing, but he said that it was passed down from the inn. It seems a little unreliable, I am afraid it is to raise the price.

Lu Fang agreed, when the dishes arrived, Lu Fang ate the special dishes of this restaurant and thanked him again, "My righteous brother is working in the Kaifeng Mansion, I thought I would go after the meal by myself. Looking for him, I didn't expect to meet a local person like Xiandi, who took me to such a good meal, it was really cheap for me."

Jiang Liu heard this, but had a strange look on his face, "Engong, why do you have to settle the meal yourself and then go to Kaifeng to find your brother?"

Lu Fang chuckled, "I'm going for a walk, and I'm sure he's going to eat a chef at noon, so I'm not going to join in the fun. I'll wait for him to come out for wine and meat at night."

Jiang Liu: "..."

Jiang Liu couldn't help laughing and crying: "Aiya, then you have suffered a great loss! Engong, you may not know that there is no better food than Kaifeng Mansion!"

Lu Fang: "Huh?"

Lu Fang listened to Jiang Liu's detailed explanation, and only then did he know that after Bao Zheng, Bao Zhifu of Kaifeng Mansion, took office, he made many adjustments in the mansion. When I went up, I invited experts from the public kitchen, and the meal was so delicious that even the official family had passed down the dishes, and the recipes that came out casually were spread all over Bianjing.

"I didn't expect it..." Lu Fang scratched his head. After all, it is generally recognized that the Yamen's public kitchen's food is average, and the world is the same. Who would have known that the Kaifeng Yamen's food was so good, he didn't listen to the fifth brother. mention it in the letter.

If this is the case, Lu Fang is looking forward to the days to come. After all, he will live in Kaifeng Mansion, and he has to consider whether to join the government.

After having a meal with Jiang Liu, Jiang Liu also gave Lu Fang the remaining half of the watermelon, and the two of them said goodbye.

Lu Fang carried half of the watermelon and asked all the way to Kaifeng Mansion, and informed him of his name. The concierge immediately knew that he was the righteous brother of Bai Yutang Bai Guard, and three people had already come before, so he skillfully called him Go in and find Bai Yutang.

Lu Fang entered Kaifeng Mansion and was startled again.

It doesn't look like a government office, it looks like...a vegetable garden.

Apart from the walking places, vegetables are grown almost everywhere, but there are no flowers and plants. At a glance, there are many prisoners who are busy with farming under the supervision of the guards, carrying water, and fertilizing. Occasionally, some officials in official uniforms can still be seen, and they are also busy.

Lu Fang suddenly lost his mind, "What is this doing?"

Looking at Lu Fang's appearance, the people who led the way said proudly: "This is the characteristic of our Kaifeng mansion, and other officials are also envious. I want to learn it, but not everyone can approve it. Although there are cases of criminals growing vegetables. , but on weekdays, after the official business, everyone will continue to grow vegetables and relax as before. The vegetables that are planted can’t be eaten in the house, and they can still be sold.”

This... This is the most unusual government office Lu Fang has ever seen. Is the fifth brother working in such a place?

Lu Fang's eyes and ears are sensitive, he turned his head and noticed a raccoon cat jumping over the roof.

The person leading the way said quietly: "That's the mouse catcher of our government office..."

Lu Fang: "..."

Although it took less than a cup of tea to come in, Lu Fang felt that this Kaifeng Mansion was really poisonous...

He followed the man to the classroom, and saw an official who touched his stomach and took out a bunch of melon rinds.

Lu Fang thought, just now in the main store, Jiang brothers clearly said that this watermelon is difficult to buy. He also saw with his own eyes that some people raised the price and mentioned that it was higher than the eggplant gourd, but now it seems that since the Kaifeng House's watermelon is higher Officials can afford it, so it shouldn't be that rare, right?

Entering the classroom, Lu Fang saw his fifth brother, Bai Yutang, sitting on a chair with his feet on the table, holding a glass of iced watermelon juice in his hand and sucking with a reed tube in his mouth. With a lazy expression, someone next to him said to him seriously: "Yutang, this is the third glass of iced watermelon juice you've ever had. If you do this again, you'll have a stomachache..."

"You care..." Bai Yutang was talking when he caught a glimpse of Lu Fang and jumped up, "Big Brother!"

Bai Yutang put down the watermelon juice, rushed up and hugged Lu Fang with a smile, "Brother, you're here, I've been waiting so hard!"

Lu Fang said with a smile: "I think you are very happy, where are you suffering?"

Bai Yutang blushed and quibble: "My heart is bitter, my heart..." He looked at what Lu Fang was holding and changed the subject, "What are you holding?"

Lu Fang took out the watermelon and told him that he had saved a person before, and that person gave it.

Bai Yutang nodded, "This person is not bad."

The man who said Bai Yutang also came over and said, "Brother Lu Fang, it's been a long time!"

Lu Fang looked at him curiously, "Who is Your Excellency?"

"In Xia Zhanzhao, I met Brother Lu Fang in Mohua Village, but you never knew me." This person is Zhanzhao.

Only then did Lu Fang know that this was Zhanzhao. He was worried that his fifth brother would go to Beijing to find Zhanzhao in trouble, and he stayed in Kaifeng Mansion. There would be disagreements between the two of them working together. much better.

"It turned out to be Nanxia, ​​I've admired it for a long time!" In front of Bai Yutang, Lu Fang would not be ignorant to mention the name of the Royal Cat.

"Don't dare, just call my name." Zhan Zhao had a chat with Lu Fang. He knew that Lu Fang was called by Bai Yutang. He had known Lu Fang before, so he naturally hoped that Lu Fang would stay as well. After coming down, he talked to him about the things in Fuchu very nicely.

Lu Fang had always been curious about Kaifeng Mansion, but now he naturally listens carefully and asks questions from time to time.

Bai Yutang also added, just as he was talking, a 16- or 17-year-old boy came in outside the classroom, holding a plate of grilled meat wrapped on bamboo skewers, "Who called for a barbecue takeaway?"

Bai Yutang stood up immediately, "I called it, why did you bring it here?"

"Have a barbecue in the afternoon... I happened to meet you at the door, so I helped deliver it along the way." The young man brought the roasted meat over, and Lu Fang immediately smelled a very strong aroma.

Bai Yutang pointed to the young man and introduced to Lu Fang: "I said in the letter earlier that I swore to people in Bianjing, and this is my stepson, Yun Yanhui. , in terms of seniority, just call him Brother Yan."

Lu Fang saw that this young man was handsome and cute. Judging from his footsteps and breath, he had no martial arts skills, but he was very endearing with a smile on his face, so he also had some good feelings in his heart and said hello.

The booklet that Lu Fang had bought before was accidentally exposed, and asked Yan Ge'er to see it and stared at it, he simply took it out and said with a smile: "When I entered the city, someone was selling it, I see The writing is not bad, so I bought two copies."

Before Brother Yan said anything, Bai Yutang shouted, "It's a loss, what are you buying this for? There's a living guide standing here."

Lu Fang looked at Bai Yutang puzzled, "What?"

Bai Yutang pointed at Brother Yan who was smiling shyly, "Well, the route in this guide was originally made by him."

Brother Yan also said: "I'm ashamed, I'm always messing around in the market, and I've entered the Kaifeng government office, so I still know Bianjing well."

Lu Fang smiled, "It's my fault that I didn't know, I wasted eight copper coins in vain."

It's not that everyone lacks these eight cents of money, Bai Yutang just shouted, and let's talk about it here, and asked Lu Fang to eat the roasted meat together.

There is no such kind of roasted meat in Songjiang Prefecture. I heard Bai Yutang say that it seems to be the flavor of the Southern Miao people. Lu Fang can't eat spicy food, but this roasted meat, or barbecue, is really fragrant and tempting, so He couldn't help but eat a few more skewers.

Bai Yutang sighed again: "It's a pity that I'm on duty at this time, otherwise I'd be able to bring some wine to order. Big brother, I don't know, this wine is self-brewed by Kaifeng Prefecture, and it's very mellow and has a taste that is not found elsewhere. "

Lu Fang is also a good wine person. Hearing this, his heart tickled, and when he heard that it was brewed by the mansion, he sighed again: "I think this Kaifeng mansion is so particular, you guys So happy."

Brother Yan then smiled and said: "So, my brother, didn't you call Big Brother Lu over to have a good time together?"

Don't say it, Lu Fang is really moved. The atmosphere in Kaifeng Mansion is much better than he imagined. When you come in, you can see that everyone is busy, but they are strict and friendly. Even his fifth brother is very careful. Remember to relax, relax, and don't break the ban.

Lu Fang said in his mouth: "After I have talked with the second, third, and fourth brothers... Speaking of which, where are they now?"

"It's me who bothered them." Brother Yan said embarrassedly.

"What's the trouble? It's a good job," Bai Yutang said. "It's the famous Daxiangguo Temple Food Festival. It's about to start. I invite them to try it out. I'll come back every day with a sullen stomach these few days."

Lu Fang couldn't help laughing, "There is such a good thing."

Bai Yutang pointed at Brother Yan, "This kid is a lay disciple of the great monk there, so he put three older brothers in, but the older brother is late, but he will eat when the food festival opens. also have it.”

Lu Fang nodded, "That's natural. When you come to Bianjing at this time, how can you not go to the food festival in Daxiangguo Temple."

Brother Yan blinked, "Is this food festival also famous in Songjiang Prefecture?"

"That's natural," said Lu Fang, "not only in Songjiang Prefecture, but also famous elsewhere. In Songjiang Prefecture, I heard that there are some old gluttons who go to Beijing specifically to go to the food festival. After coming back, he said a lot. It has been a year and a half. However, for you Bianjing people, especially if you are a lay disciple, it should be regarded as normal."

Brother Yan embarrassedly said: "Yeah..."