After five or six days of burying the old man, Wang Xiu settled the children's affairs and prepared to return to Shangshui after the release of the list in a few days. The release of the test list affects the hearts of the people of a state, and those who can be on the list can only talk about dozens of people, how difficult it is!

He and He Wei don't go to the county seat, to be honest, the economy of the state seat of the Great Song Dynasty is indeed prosperous, and you can't really accept it, and it is full of strong commercial atmosphere. The only pity is that the money has depreciated too much, and the physical price is very expensive.

For example, in the Zhenzong era, money was always able to withstand ten stone of medium japonica rice, but now I can buy one stone, and there is no way to do something! Wang Anshi's open source did not throttle, a large amount of money was created, and Cai Jing's big money was rampant again, resulting in the upward flow of wealth, forming a pattern of the country being rich and the people poor, the purchasing power of the people declined, and the money became less and less valuable.

In other words, in the Zhenzong era, I only took the same amount of money every month, but I was able to feed a large family, and there was a little surplus, and at this time, the imperial court gave a rise, but it was only enough for personal food and clothing, and I couldn't take care of my family.

Wang Xiu doesn't ask about this, he has bought everything he should have bought, and the list will be released in a few days, he is in the same mood as Shizimen, and he is guessing if he can be on the list.

However, if you don't come out today, you can't do it!

Wanqiu is the ancient Huaiyang County, Cai Shui passes by the city, there is a big flood every year, and now the Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, the autumn is full of joy, but the river is still abundant, and the mighty and mighty go down to the southeast to inject Huai Shui.

After a hundred years of development, the Cai River outside Wanqiu City has gradually formed a lively business district, the embankment on both sides is bluestone pavement, full of pavilions and pavilions, tiles, hook columns, restaurants have everything, it is a good place for people to have a pastime.

Especially in autumn, the wind and the sun are beautiful, the high-rise buildings, put on the seasonal fruits, and look at the endless Chenzhou purple, which makes people feel refreshed and happy, and the inspiration is a new word, which makes the literati of Chenzhou rush to it.

Zhu Lianqi did his best to sign the book in Guò Prefecture and finally invited Zhang Bangchang to come to the Caihe branch of Huixuan Building, and invited Wang Xiu and He Wei.

Wang Xiu couldn't shirk the banquet, after all, it was Zhang Zhizhou who was present, and he couldn't help but give this face, he arranged for the inn to send food to Zong Liang and them.

When he arrived, Zhang Bangchang and Ma Gongshi had not yet arrived, and Zhu Lianqi's father and son were already waiting, and what surprised him the most was that Zhang Qiyuan was present, and he couldn't help but have another plan.

This is the highest floor of the Caihe branch of Huixuan Building, the most luxurious attic, the long windows on all sides are wide open, the exquisite vermilion lacquer carved railing, the half-hanging bead curtain, the breeze blows, which makes people intoxicated. The seats have already been arranged, and seven sandalwood tables are placed according to the status of each person, each with four plates of meat and vegetarian cold dishes, two tripods of seasonal fruits, two boxes of exquisite pastries, and an antique copper kettle, wafting a faint aroma of wine.

Wang Xiu calmly greeted the Zhu family's father and son and Zhang Qiyuan, and said something that was not salty or light, and it seemed that Zhang Qiyuan's arrival was not abrupt.

Similarly, Zhang Qiyuan also has a gentle and elegant posture, with a peaceful smile, revealing a bit of talent, and even Wang Xiu was stunned for a while.

After a while, Zhang Bangchang, who was wearing a brown robe, and Ma Gongshi came to the hall together, and everyone couldn't help but be polite.

After a period of humility, the two main seats were naturally sat by Zhang Bangchang and Ma Gongshi, as the proprietor Zhu Lianqi accompanied Zhang Bangchang under the head, what is the Ma Gongshi, Wang Xiu is under the head, Zhang Qiyuan is under Zhu Rong, the most tragic is Zhu Rong, who was deliberately arranged under Wang Xiu, with Zhu Rong's goodwill.

Although the formal banquet of the Great Song Dynasty is divided, there are also up and down to pay attention to it, the venerable is in the north and south, facing the main gate, the inferior are on both sides, and the horse is the official affairs of the judge's hall, and the status is above the record of joining the army, and it is also tied for the right head in Zhang Bangchang.

With the greeting of the small guy to pass the dishes, the delicacies of the mountains and seas, all kinds of meat and vegetables are everything, the wine girl holds the pot and pours the wine, Zhu Lianqi this invitation is also under the capital, not only the wine and food are all good, the wine girl is also the most beautiful in the Caihe branch of Huixuan Building, one next to each person, all are high sideburns and colorful clothes, eyes are affectionate, a pair of drunken Ren Jun picks delicate color.

Formal occasions to nine wine, in order to enter the topic, the royal court is all worthy of ceremonial music, although there is no etiquette here, but also to follow the rules, every dish to drink a wine, and nine for the number of the truth.

Zhang Bangchang secretly observed Wang Xiu, always dignified and not squinting, as if he was born with a noble background, and couldn't help but praise himself. However, Zhang Qiyuan, who is also a merchant and water scholar, behaves much better, and seems to be more handsome, which is quite pleasing to him.

At this time, Zhang Qiyuan's face did not change, but he was thinking about it, and there was always a fierceness hidden in the depths of his eyelids.

From beginning to end, Zhu Rong failed his father's hard work, and wanted to humiliate Wang Xiu, and even had bad intentions.

After nine cups, they began to enter the stage of mutual toasting, everyone talked happily, Zhu Lianqi was in good spirits, and frequently toasted to Zhang Bangchang and others, but Wang Xiu was in a mediocre mood.

After Zhang Qiyuan toasted Zhang Bangchang, he glanced at Wang Xiu again, and said with a faint smile: "Have fun today, it's better to have a wine order, so that Lord Zhang and Master Ma can enjoy themselves." ”

Zhang Bangchang's eyes lit up, and he stroked his palm and praised: "Yes, yes, if there is one, you will not be ordered, and you will not eat if you have wings." ”

Ma Gongshi shook his head and said: "Since the four virtuous nephews are Confucian scholars, they should be silent and use the Five Elements Fist Order, and you juniors will also let me have a fun time." ”

Wang Xiu glanced at Zhang Qiyuan thoughtfully, 'he' and he rarely go to the wine field, where is it like someone else from a big family, and he can't help but speculate about Zhang Qiyuan's intentions.

Zhang Bangchang immediately stroked his palms and smiled: "The relationship is good, I don't know who will come first?" ”

Zhu Xianqi saw that Zhang Bangchang was determined, and immediately agreed: "My eldest brother and the junior officials of the Wang family will come first." "His intentions are good, whether he wins or loses, the Five Elements Wine Order is a kind of taste, different from the ordinary Shengdou Xiaomin, it is mixed with a certain amount of miscellaneous skills, but it can enhance the relationship between the two sides.

Wang Xiu saw that Zhu Xianqi had a kind face and kind eyes, and knew what he meant, so he also smiled gently, which made Zhu Xianqi very happy.

Zhu Rong smiled with a complicated face, glanced at Zhang Qiyuan vaguely, and played Five Elements Boxing with Wang Xiu.

Wang Xiu stretched out his thumb, and Zhu Rong took out his index finger.

Ma Gongshi gritted his teeth and smiled, and said to Zhang Bangchang: "My lord, Jin Neng Kemu, the small officials of the Wang family win." ”

Zhang Bangchang nodded and said, "The first battle was effective, but I don't know how to win or lose." ”

"Then we'll see."

Ring finger, thumb, and Wang Xiuying again, the gestures of the two are constantly changing, maybe it is Wang Xiu's luck, Zhu Rong was defeated nine times in a row, so angry that he secretly scolded Wang Xiu, but he had to eat and drink cup by cup.

The Five Elements Fist Wine Order uses five fingers to represent the five elements, the thumb is gold, the index finger is wood, the middle finger is water, the ring finger is fire, and the little finger is earth. Zhu Rong suffered a big loss, only once he was lucky to stretch out his index finger, Wang Xiu stretched out his middle finger, and the wood and water were combined, and it was finally a draw.

Regarding Zhu Rong's embarrassment, Zhang Bangchang and Ma Gongshi laughed, and Zhu Lianqi was also embarrassed and happy, as long as Wang Xiu could be happy, this was the master who could talk to Shen Mo, and it was even more useful than Zhang Bangchang and other officials.

Zhang Qiyuan squinted, looked at Wang Xiu carefully, and felt more and more that the changes in this house, in less than a year, he simply judged the two of them, he thought about everything, there was always a feeling that he couldn't say, Wang Xiu became more and more mysterious in his eyes.

Suddenly, the sense of crisis in his heart aggravated a little again, making him feel a little more urgent, his hands trembled slightly, he picked up the cup in a trance, and the wine spilled some.

"What's wrong with Zhang Xian's nephew?" Ma Gongshi is the official business of the judge's office in the end, and his eyesight is by no means comparable to that of ordinary officials.

Zhang Qiyuan was suddenly surprised, and secretly scolded himself for being overjoyed and angry, this is definitely a fatal mistake, adjusted his mentality at the moment, smiled gently, and said: "My lord, in Xia Meng Lang, I just saw that the Five Elements Fist had some feelings." ”

"Touch?" Ma was stunned, but he became interested.

Zhang Bangchang was also aroused, put a piece of mutton in his mouth, squinted at Zhang Qiyuan, to be honest, he really admired the elegant and handsome Zhang Qiyuan.

The corners of Zhang Qiyuan's mouth turned up, and he said: "My lord doesn't know, Wang Dalang is in Shangshui, and he has made nine steps. ”

"What, nine steps?" Zhang Bangchang took a breath and looked at Wang Xiu in surprise, wanting to look at the monster, but Zhang Qiyuan's words directly made him petrified.

"Not only is it a nine-step word, but Mr. Zhongli can't change a word."

"Shhh Everyone was amazed, although there were Cao Wei Chen Siwang's seven-step chapters, but the nine-step lyrics were a bit appalling.

But seeing Zhu Xianqi laughing first: "I don't want to be a small official and a great talent, wouldn't it be like digging into a bag to get something out of my mouth when I solve the test this year." ”

Wang Xiuwan smiled and didn't explain, but he glanced at Zhang Qiyuan vaguely, and saw that the other party was laughing harmlessly, and there was no reason for a feeling of uneasiness in his heart. xh118