Ruhong Village belongs to Lutoudian and is not a large village, but the population of Banzhuli under its jurisdiction is relatively dense. It is close to the southern foot of Dafu Mountain, there are many steep ridges and little arable land, the soil is poor, and there are not many people who work as farmers.

Yang Zhaofeng led the three riders to pass by the side of the road, and when he raised his eyes, he saw a wine shop waving a green flag, and the aroma of wine was wafting into his nose, and the gluttonous worms in his stomach couldn't help but hook up. The first knight came up on horseback and said, "I am thirsty when I join the army, so I might as well rest for a while." The person who spoke had a long face like a shoehorn, but it was Meng Aocao.

Yang Zhaofeng nodded and said: "It's okay, the day is just right, that is, before the summer, I feel stuffy when I am fast." Just to relieve fatigue. After that, he turned over and landed, and Meng Aocao and the other two cavalrymen also dismounted one after another.

By mid-April, the internal army reform of the Zhao battalion was in full swing, and the Feijie battalion was almost the same as the old system, and there were not many changes in troops and horses, so it was the first to be prepared among the various departments. Two days ago, Han Gon gave an order to Meng Aocao and Lian Buxin to take some capable brothers to investigate the basic situation of the abandoned passes in the Tongbai Mountain area, and prepare for the next set up of cards for defense. Yang Zhaofeng took the initiative to invite Ying to follow. Today's general task was completed, and he continued to finish there, while the two of them returned to the camp first.

Walking into the wine shop, the seven or eight large square tables set up in the open air were full of people, Meng Aocao took a deep breath of the refreshing fragrance, and exclaimed: "I haven't tasted such a sweet wine for a long time." It's better to be in a hurry than to be in a hurry, and you have to drink a few bowls today. When the two soldiers heard this, they also said yes again and again.

Yang Zhaofeng said: "We have to go back to the camp to resume our lives, and it is inappropriate to be full of alcohol." But just have some tea. ”

Meng Aocao shook his head like a rattle and said: "Joining the army, you are smart and confused for a while. You see, it's noon, and even if we are desperately spurred on, it will be difficult to reach the camp before sunset. I guess I can't disturb the dream of the Korean system when it's dark, right? Sleep well and go to see him again tomorrow morning, refreshed, what worries. ”

Seeing their hesitation, a drinker said: "This wine shop has been open for less than a whole month, and many people from other villages and villages have come to taste and sell wine. Today is the twentieth day of opening, and the owner sells wine at half of the price, and there is no such shop in this village. "Yang Zhaofeng and the others went out this time, in order to be light and to hide people's eyes, they did not wear armor and soap clothes, and several people looked no different from ordinary passers-by, and the wine guests had no scruples.

Meng Aocao grabbed Yang Zhaofeng's hand and said with a smile: "Did you hear it, the time and place are favorable, and they all tell us to have a good taste of the Chinese wine." Don't worry about joining the army. The two soldiers beside him also laughed and persuaded each other.

Yang Zhaofeng couldn't resist them, and he did have the urge to drink to quench his thirst and quench his fatigue, so after thinking for a while, he finally nodded his head and said, "Okay, just eat some." But first of all, let's only eat one jar, don't be greedy. ”

Meng Aocao was overjoyed, how could he think about it more, and he couldn't stop saying: "It's easy to say, it's easy to say!" ”

Yang Zhaofeng raised his eyes and looked around, and said, "I see that every table here is full of guests, it seems to be ......."

Before he finished speaking, Meng Aocao had already moved a round table out of his eyes. The round table, which had been folded and stuffed in the dark, had somehow been seen by him, but now it was unfolded, and it was wide enough for seven or eight people to sit around.

Seeing this, the owner of the wine shop jumped up in three or two steps, and said hurriedly: "A few masters, this is my own table for choosing carob to dry grain chestnuts, not a guest table." People come and go quickly, if there is no vacancy for the time being, please wait for a few masters. ”

Meng Aocao was unhappy, snorted coldly, and shouted: "Let the guests wait, this is your way of hospitality?" ”

The owner looked cramped, put his hands on his chest and rubbed them, expecting Ai Ai: "It's just...... Just ......"

"Don't say it, this table is big and sturdy, I'm going to set it." Meng Aocao waved his hand, and at the same time took out a few small silver grains from his arms and stuffed them into the owner's hand, "Just let me rent it, can I?" ”

The proprietor was dumbfounded when he saw this, and was stunned for a while before nodding his head like pounding garlic, and at this time he didn't need to give more instructions, he had already taken the initiative to push the round table to the shade of an old willow tree and set it upright, and a few stools followed.

The four of them sat down, and Yang Zhaofeng joked: "I can't see it, the camp is tight, Lao Meng, you are very rich." ”

"My old Meng has no hobbies in his life, only to go into battle to kill enemies and drink. Now that I don't have a chance to kill the enemy, isn't it appropriate to use the money in my hand for the joy of life? Meng Aocao took a sip of tea first and said confidently.

Yang Zhaofeng laughed, squeezed his eyebrows at him twice, and said, "The best in life? Is there only wine? I'm afraid it doesn't stop there. ”

Meng Aocao entered the second cup of tea, and when he heard this, he choked up instantly, and it was easy to clean up, and he scolded: "Okay, you join the army, now this face-to-face arranger is getting better and better!" "He is open-minded by nature, he doesn't have any fancy intestines, and he is very compatible with Yang Zhaofeng, so he won't have any scruples when he talks.

Yang Zhaofeng smiled and didn't speak again. But at the same time, when I think of some things in Sichuan, I can't help but feel a little lonely.

Waiting for the owner to come over, Meng Aocao asked for a jar of wine, and asked, "Do you have anything to drink here?" ”

The proprietor replied, "Yes." I don't know if Yetai likes meat or vegetarian. The meat restaurant is stocked with pork, beef, live duck, and pickled fish; Vegetarian red beans, fennel, honey, white flour, sugar and other common ones are available. ”

Meng Aocao sneered: "Do you see that the old man is chanting Buddha? Then he said loudly, "Four catties of pork, four catties of beef, two live ducks, and two pickled fish!" When he heard this to others, they all cast astonished eyes, and in his eyes, it was very useful, and even the proprietor stood there in disdain, not daring to answer.

Yang Zhaofeng looked at him and whispered: "It's too much, let's just take a break for a while, why do you need to make a big move." ”

Meng Aocao muttered: "I have sold my life in the camp for a long time, and I have saved a lot of silver, but I have been flowing around all day, and I have nowhere to call it. Sometimes I really think it's cumbersome, and I want to lose it. Now that the camp has finally settled down, we have to hurry up and get rid of this useless thing. It's also good to be able to exchange it for an extra piece of meat and take an extra sip of wine! ”

Yang Zhaofeng sighed and said: "The lord has worked hard this time, and it looks like he has a plan to take root here, so why are you in a hurry to spend all the money." I'm afraid there will be a place for use in the future. ”

Meng Aocao shook his head and said: "No one can say for sure, those of us who are on errands can live a good day and live a good day, which is the most comfortable." If you have that trace of 'it will come in handy in the future', and you don't know which day you will lose your head, won't it become a dream? ”

Yang Zhaofeng smiled dumbly: "As brave as Meng Sentinel, I'm also afraid of losing my head?" ”

Meng Aocao replied: "Ten fingers are still connected to the heart, but what about the head? You said that there is no one in this world who is not afraid of losing his head, and my old Meng will go and help him pick it now. He said, "We have successfully completed our errand, and we are accompanied by fine wine, and I am happy in my heart, and it is rare to have this opportunity to drink freely and not want to be cold." These wine and meat, I have the right to ask. "Turn to the owner," you see? ”

The proprietor came back to his senses and hurriedly said, "I can save it." four pounds of pork, seven cents of silver; four catties of beef, five cents of silver; two live ducks, six points of silver; Two tails of pickled fish, four points of silver. Look, sir, how do you give this money? ”

Meng Aocao said: "The duck should be slaughtered and cooked, I can't afford to delay, don't stop." As he spoke, he threw him a few more pieces of silver, "For the rest, it's enough to use these, right?" ”

The proprietor's eyes lit up, and he said without a word: "Enough, enough!" The little ones are going to prepare! After that, he was afraid that Meng Aocao would regret it, and flew away.

Meng Aocao was consciously arrogant, arrogant, and unexpected. At this time, there was a burst of laughter in my ears, "But where did the hillbilly come from and pretend to be big?" When the words fell, everyone looked and saw three people turning out from behind the willow tree, one of them dressed in brocade, with a face like a bright moon and a smile on his lips.

This person looked like a young man of about twenty years old, and there was a hint of arrogance between his eyebrows, Meng Aocao heard him ridicule himself, stood up angrily, and pointed at him with a halberd: "Stinky boy scolds me? ”

The young man pursed his lips and smiled: "There are quite a few people in this wine shop, and I did not name them. But you insist on taking the right seat, no wonder I. ”

Meng Aocao became even more angry when he heard this, and shouted: "What kind of ability is the little white face to show off his tongue? If you are really a good man, do you dare to make two moves with your grandfather? ”

Seeing this scene, Yang Zhaofeng hurriedly got up and said, "Old Meng can't!" Although the young man in front of him has a strange background, he is not an ordinary person when he looks at his luxurious and graceful clothes, and his companions and followers seem to be entourage. Zhao Ying has just arrived in Zaoyang, and has not yet figured out the surrounding situation, Zhao Dangshi usually emphasizes the most is the four words "low-key duty", Yang Zhaofeng kept it in mind, for fear that Meng Aocao would get into trouble under impulse.

Meng Aocao was not reckless, and he felt a little too much when he said a word, but it was difficult to collect the water when he said it, and it was not easy to save his face. Just as he was helpless, the young man on the other side said unexpectedly: "Don't dare." ”

"You know each other." Meng Aocao breathed a sigh of relief and let go of his clenched fists, "If you really make a move, grandpa is afraid that a pair of vinegar bowl fists will beat your well-groomed pretty face!" ”

The young man didn't seem to be in the brain, and said lightly: "A gentleman doesn't use his hands to do it, and he doesn't have the courage of a horseman." ”

Yang Zhaofeng looked at Meng Aocao's eyes and glared again, afraid that he would be angry again, so he rushed forward first, hugged his fists and said, "I don't know what to call this son?" Under the surname Yang, this brother's surname is Meng, and there is some misunderstanding with the son, please don't mind. ”

The young man had a good impression of Yang Zhaofeng's humble attitude, put away his arrogance, and saluted back: "Hello Brother Yang, my surname is ..... My surname is Wang. He didn't introduce the two people beside him, and it seemed that those two must be his entourage.

Due to many years of professional habits, Yang Zhaofeng had the intention to find out the details of this person, so he said: "Seeing that Brother Wang is also passing by here, meeting is fate, it is better to sit down and eat a few cups together." ”

The young man surnamed Wang immediately said, "That's what I mean." As he spoke, he didn't care about Meng Aocao blowing his beard and glaring, treating him as if he was nothing, and went straight to the table to find a vacant seat and sit down. Originally, there were two more people sitting at this table, but the two people who followed him did not sit down, but stayed with him, which was very interesting, which made Yang Zhaofeng's interest in this young man even stronger.

"Where did you come from, Brother Gongzi, who also deigned to come to this deserted village and wild shop to entertain with me and other vulgar people?" After Meng Aocao sat down, he saw that the young man surnamed Wang was not pleasing to the eye, and made provocative remarks.

"It's a new brewery, but it's famous. I've been here for a long time, and I don't want to delay until now. The boy said.

Yang Zhaofeng poured him a bowl of wine and asked, "Wang Gongzi is from Zaoyang?" ”

The young man surnamed Wang said understatemently: "No, I am from Xiangyang." Then he took a deep sip of the wine bowl, and then praised with his fingers, "Sweet as syrup, drunk but not drunk, it is really a good wine!" ”

Meng Aocao smiled and said, "What do you know about this kid?" I'm marching south...... After so many years of traveling south and north, I have eaten and tasted the wine of several provinces, and in terms of qualifications, which round will get your comments. ”

The young man surnamed Wang didn't listen to him at all, shook his head and shook his head as if muttering: "On the sweet taste and pure nature, there is no Jinhua wine; On the strong and spicy nature, Shaoxing filial piety bamboo leaves can be pushed; On warming up the body and nourishing the mind, let's count Luoyang Changde's annoying wine. And this wine seems to have all three, but it is slightly yellow and turbid and smooth at the beginning, and there is the rhyme of Suzhou Gujia's three white wines and autumn dew. The wine produced by the small wild shop can be so varied, strange, strange! “

He exhaled two "weird" in a row, and his face also showed suspicion. When it was, he didn't notice that Yang Zhaofeng and Meng Aocao, who heard him say this, looked at him with a "weird" look at the moment.