Chapter 226: Count as a tie

"Daddy!"

The dust raised by the fierce battle between the two dispersed, allowing the people around to see such a thrilling scene between the two, Huang Wudie first exclaimed in fright.

With a snort, Guan Yu put away his knife, and at the same time, Huang Zhong also put away his bow and stood up.

The two looked at each other deeply, and then laughed in unison.

"Haha......"

"General Guan's martial arts are extraordinary, and Huang is willing to bow down!" Huang Zhong put the Tongtian bow on his back and hugged Guan Yu with his fist.

"No, if it is a battle of life and death, then Guan Mou's last knife will definitely not be able to cut out, Guan believes that Brother Huang's bow and arrow will be faster, and the arrow is infused with true qi internal force, which has an impact consequence. In this battle, Guan was defeated and convinced. Haha, rejoice! Being able to play with a master like Brother Huang, Guan has benefited a lot. Concession! ”

Guan Yu also stuck the Qinglong Glaive Knife on the ground and hugged Huang Zhong with his fist.

"With a knife, Huang is not General Guan's opponent, and in the end, he can't withstand General Guan's attack with more and more strength than the knife, and the long knife is out of his hand, and he has already been defeated."

"On the battlefield, everything is extreme, if it is really a battle of life and death, I am afraid that Brother Huang's magic arrow has already taken Guan's life. The battle ...... Then it's a draw, let's fight again in the future? ”

"Good! If General Guan and General Zhang can stay in Liulin Village longer, then we will have the opportunity to learn. ”

"Second brother! Brother Huang, don't fight, let's drink! ”

Zhang Fei's wine worm had already been aroused, and he didn't care about asking Liu Xian to take his ten moves, and when he saw that Guan Yu and Huang Zhong were finished, he shouted loudly.

Liu Xianxian mourned for a moment in silence for the large square in front of his Liu Mansion, and hurriedly beckoned Liu Bei and them to enter the Liu Mansion.

The banquet had already been arranged in the welcome hall of Liu's Mansion, and Liu Xian invited Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei to sit down one by one.

On the right-hand side, there are Huang Zhong, Liang Ji, and Yu Jin.

Liang Ji rushed back to accompany him.

"I don't know that Huang Zhong and Huang Zhuangshi are the arrow gods in the legend of the giant deer earlier, and they are really disrespectful. The main reason is that I didn't expect Huang Zhuangshi to vote for my brother's Liu Mansion. This cup of wine, prepare to borrow flowers to worship the Buddha, first toast Huang Zhuangshi with a glass. Huang Zhuangshi and my second and third brothers are no different in martial arts, and it can be seen that you can be regarded as heroes who cherish each other, and in the future, you might as well have more contacts. Come on, get ready to do it! ”

Liu Bei stood up first and toasted Huang Zhong, his expression extremely cordial and sincere.

Liu Bei was also overjoyed to see the hunt, and he must have taken a fancy to Huang Zhong again, and wanted to take Huang Zhong under his account.

"Brother Liu Bei, the person who came is a guest, this glass of wine, it should be the younger brother who respects you first. However, our brothers don't need to be polite, come and do it together. Liu Xian stood up and saluted everyone.

Although Liu Xian was accustomed to Liu Bei's noisy style, he still inadvertently resolved his special overtures to Huang Zhong.

Liu Xian naturally no longer worried that Huang Zhong would be coaxed away by Liu Bei, after all, Huang Zhong's son Huang Xu has now improved slightly under the governance of his own Taiping True Qi. One day Huang Xu didn't get completely better, and Huang Zhong wouldn't leave Liu Xian. Of course, it is not the same as in history now, even after Huang Shu is ready, Liu Xian believes that Huang Zhong will not leave him and vote for Liu Bei again.

Perhaps, only a hot-blooded young honest person like Zhao Yun would have a good impression of Liu Bei after Liu Bei's words, and thought that Liu Bei was a real master, so that after the death of Gongsun Zhan, Zhao Yun wanted to follow Liu Bei.

In other words, Liu Xian naturally will not forget Zhao Yun, if he has the opportunity, he must contact Zhao Yun first, pull him to his side, and he can't let Zhao Yun follow Liu Bei anymore.

Liu Xian really felt a little pity for Zhao Yun, obviously he was a super fierce general, and he believed that Zhao Yun was also good at commanding the army, but after following Liu Bei, he never had the opportunity to lead the army alone. So much so that Zhao Yunkong had a skill, but he couldn't give it into play.

In fact, not only Zhao Yun, but also Ma Chao, who is also a general of the Five Tigers, is not like this? Jin Ma Chao is famous, but after voting for Liu Bei, he basically has no chance to come forward, which makes Ma Chao die depressed at a young age.

After Liu Bei captured Yizhou, what kind of momentum did the five tiger generals under his account have? It's a pity that except for Guan Yu, who played the prestige of the Five Tiger Generals slightly, Jingzhou was captured and killed. The rest of the four tiger generals basically have nothing to achieve.

It can be said that in terms of the achievements of the five tiger generals in the army, Liu Xian believes that none of them can be called generals, but if they only talk about force, they deserve it. Liu Xian believes that the most critical reason should be Liu Bei's personal reasons.

Don't say anything, Guan Yu shouldn't have been defeated in Jingzhou, and Liu Bei could have sent another general to Jingzhou to support Guan Yu.

Anyway, Liu Xian originally liked the Five Tiger Generals, but he always felt a little regretful, it should have been when they began to shine and kill the Quartet to unify the Han Dynasty, but they passed away one after another. This is a waste of their reputation.

Liu Xian didn't want them to end like this, they should have been the cornerstone of the revitalization of the Han Dynasty.

Therefore, in this life, Liu Bei can no longer be allowed to get these generals no matter what.

"Tongqing!"

When everyone saw Liu Xian's Liu Mansion master toasting them, they all stood up and raised their heads in unison to make a toast.

"Huh? Not quite right, this wine is ...... strong."

"Ah, young master, this wine ...... Why is it so strong? The old man really has never drunk such wine. ”

Zhang Fei originally looked down on such a small cup to drink, but after this glass of wine fell into his stomach, he suddenly felt like a fire burning on him.

A few others also felt that this wine was extraordinary.

Even the people of the Liu Mansion have never drunk these wines. That's why Liang Ji said so.

These are the stronger wines that Liu Xian made some time ago.

After several tossing experiments, Liu Xiancai asked the blacksmith in Liulin Village to make a still, and then put it into the fermented distiller's grains to distill the extracted liquor.

Because of technical reasons, Liu Xian can't make wine above 60 degrees for the time being, but he can make it out of about 30 or 40 degrees.

According to some research on the history of Chinese winemaking, in ancient times, before the emergence of distillers, ancient liquor was generally about 10 to 18 degrees. If you can make sake with more than 20 degrees, you are already very powerful. According to research, the highest height of wine in ancient times should be 26 degrees.

Later, in the Yuan and Ming dynasties, there was soju, and the degree could be as high as forty or fifty degrees. However, speaking of soju, it is said that it was available in the Tang Dynasty, but it cannot be confirmed. But what is almost certain is that during this period of the Han Dynasty, there should have been no soju yet. Ordinary drinks, if they can have about 20 degrees, it will really be the sky.

And the wine above 20 degrees should not be something that ordinary people can drink casually. Therefore, now these people usually drink more than ten degrees of alcohol. Therefore, they were all extremely surprised to suddenly drink such a high number of spirits.

"Hehe, this is a lost secret recipe for winemaking that Ben Gongzi occasionally obtains, and then after Ben Gongzi's scrutiny, and then these wines are brewed. Well, to be honest, there is not much wine here, none of you have ever drunk it, and today, I specially took it out to entertain you big brothers. Liu Xian smiled and said, this high-level wine can be regarded as a new thing that he made, and now that someone shares it, it can somewhat satisfy Liu Xian's little vanity.

As for some other small objects, Liu Xian can't take them out for the time being, because they are very simple and can easily be copied by others. But this brewing is different, for the time being, there is no one in this world who can make it except himself.

"Thisβ€”this is the best wine that is hard to buy. Brother Liu Xian, but you took it out to entertain me and others, isn't this too wasteful? Liu Bei tasted a sip of wine, he is also a person who knows the goods, and he immediately thought of the value of this wine. Then, as he spoke, a strange color flashed in the depths of his eyes.

At this time, the first thing he thought of was the Taiping Sutra. He suspected that Liu Xian's method of making this wine should have been obtained from the Taiping Sutra.

I don't know if it's because of the concern of these wines, Liu Bei's heart is hot, and he can't help but have the idea of getting the Taiping Sutra in his heart.

"How can it be a waste to entertain a few big brothers? Even if the price of this wine is really more than a thousand gold? Can it compare to the friendship of several big brothers? Come, drink more if you like, enough tonight, and if you want to drink in the future, I'm afraid it's a little difficult. After all, this wine is not easy to make and there is no stock. In addition, in this world, we can't waste too much food to make wine, right? Come, drink, don't get drunk! ”

Liu Xian didn't care what Liu Bei thought, and greeted Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Huang Zhong.

"Also, don't just drink and eat." Liu Xian sat down and beckoned them, "The last time the three eldest brothers came to Liu's Mansion, there was nothing to entertain at that time. See these dishes on the table? This is also a snack that my brother has come up with with some new cooking methods. I also dare to say that today's Han Dynasty, even the palace may not be able to eat such delicious dishes. Come, taste them all. ”

The people of the Liu Mansion naturally knew this, but Liu Guanzhang didn't know, in fact, they had already seen that the dishes on the table seemed to be a little different. But I was attracted by the wine, and I didn't taste it for a while.

At this time, they were naturally no longer polite, and they tasted it separately.

"Huh? What kind of meat are these? Fish? How can it be so fragrant? I Zhang Fei was born as a butcher, and I killed a lot on the ground, ate a lot, and occasionally changed the method to make food. However, I really have never eaten such a delicious food. This ...... Is it pork? It looks a little fat, but it tastes fat but not greasy, smooth and delicious. Ha wow wow, it's delicious. How? You have to teach me! ”

Zhang Fei devoured at this time, feeling that every dish in front of him was extremely delicious, and the guy who had always forgotten everything when he had wine actually forgot about wine at this time.

"Haha, does Third Brother Zhang also cook? If so, it's not impossible to teach you. However, I'm a businessman, little brother, and I'm now talking about opening a tavern inn, and the recipes for these dishes are just the third brother You know, but don't spread the word about it, just smash the little brother's business. ”

"Uh, that's it? Then forget it, I don't want to know if I don't close the door after drinking. Well...... Anyway, we are going to Anxi County this time, it's not too far from your Liulin Village, three or four hundred miles, if you want to eat, I'll come to you, it's only two or three days at most. ”

"Liulin Village Liu Mansion welcomes the three eldest brothers at any time. By the way, I haven't asked the three eldest brothers about accepting the court's reward. What do you think? Was he rewarded by the imperial court and wanted to go to Anxi County as an official? Although Liu Xian knew all about this, he still took the opportunity to ask.

"Alas...... Now that the imperial court ......" Liu Bei sighed and said: "Forget it, don't talk about it, in general, this time Bei will go to Anxi County as the county lieutenant, and the second and third brothers will be the tun chief, and they will go to Anxi County in the near future." ”

"I see, it's a pity, with the merits and talents of the three eldest brothers who killed thieves, even if they can't stay in the court as generals, they are enough to be competent for the guard of any county, at least they have to be the county commander." Liu Xian also sighed.

"Hey, don't say it. Speaking of me, I'm angry. Such a small official position, I have to wait for a month or two, I knew that I would not go to the capital, and you can still be happier here with Brother Liu Xian. ”

"The third brother said stupid things again. Now that the eldest brother has an official position, it is equivalent to having an identity and a background, and he is no longer a white man. In this way, our brothers will not be looked down upon. Guan Yu said.

"The second brother understands this truth, and he is right. Nowadays, Jizhou is the most affected by thieves, and although the official position is small, the responsibility is great. Anxi County is located in the northern region of Jizhou, and there may still be the remnants of the Yellow Turban Bandit Army in that area. Perhaps, you have killed thieves and made meritorious contributions, and no matter how rewarding you are, you will not be sure. ”

"Well, the food of the king, but the worry of the king. We'll have to wait until I take office. Liu Bei said: "It's you, little brother Liu Xian, I didn't expect to make such a big career." Real people should not be good-looking, and young people should not be underestimated. That's right...... Why didn't you see your siblings? ”

"Huh? Did you say Ning'er? Well, she's out of town, no, I'm not going to open some taverns and inns to make a living? She's gone to preside over some tavern inn business. Liu Xian pretended to be stunned for a moment, and then said casually.

"It turns out that my younger brother and sister are still a virtuous helper, and I can actually help my little brother to preside over your business. When will you officially get married? When the time comes, I, the eldest brother of the same sect, must give you a gift. ”

"Uh...... If you are dissatisfied with the eldest brother and get married, it is no longer the younger brother's decision. Liu Xian knew that Liu Bei asked about Zhang Ning, he must be thinking about the Taiping Sutra in his heart, perhaps, with Liu Bei's cheekiness, he might really want to be his own witness or something, and then find a way to get the Taiping Sutra from Zhang Ning's body.

Regardless of whether Liu Bei had such thoughts or not, Liu Xian also decided not to give Liu Bei a chance, and said: "Not long ago, Ma Guiren, the prince of the Boling Plain, passed through Liulin Village and recognized the younger brother as his righteous son, so the younger brother's family affairs must now be decided by the righteous mare nobleman." ”

"The nobleman of the Boling Plain? The first emperor's younger brother and wife? ”

Liu Bei had heard of the name of Ma Guiren and was surprised when he heard it.