After getting off the ferry, Shi Yiming said to Peng Yue and the others who came together: "In the tavern in front, the wine brewed is excellent, not comparable to the wine that the officials drank before. In particular, his family's liquor, as soon as it is swallowed, is like a piece of charcoal fire filling the throat, and it is hot until the stomach. On such a cold day, drink two glasses of hot wine to get rid of the cold. ”

Peng Yue shook her body and said, "It's okay." This time, I'm afraid that I will only be able to come back in a day or two, so I will have a good meal first. ”

While talking, Shi Yiming led a few people to Ding Lingde's tavern, and pointed: "Ranking officials, this is the family." The shopkeeper Ding inside is the most talkative. Last time I came, he gave me a piece of braised tofu. ”

Peng Yue nodded, and with Shi Yiming, entered the tavern.

After picking up the deputy seat and sitting down, the little servant came over, wiped the table, and asked, "What do the guest officers want to use?" ”

Peng Yue said: "Is there any meat?" Let's cut a plate first! If there is any good appetizer, come up with it. By the way, I heard that your family's wine is very powerful, so let's hit a corner first. If it's not enough, we'll ask for it! ”

The little guy agreed, put up the rag, and ran quickly.

After a while, Ding Lingde came over and saluted: "Rank guest officer, do you want the wine hot or cold?" In this kind of weather, it is best to be hot, and go down in one bite, until it is hot to the heart. ”

Shi Yiming saw Ding Lingde and hurriedly said, "It turned out to be Ding's shopkeeper." In such weather, it is best to drink it hot. Fetch us a pot of soup. ”

Ding Lingde agreed, looked at Shi Yiming, thought for a while, and said: "Looking at the guest officer, I have a little kindness, but for a while, I can't remember it." ”

Shi Yiming said: "I am Shi Yiming from the north side of the Juma River, when I came to the grass market before, I drank wine in the master's shop. I remember that time, the host also gave me a piece of braised tofu, which was very delicious. By the way, let's serve us braised tofu today! ”

Ding Lingde patted his forehead and suddenly realized: "It turned out to be Shi Guanren!" Look at my memory! No wonder, no wonder! ”

While talking, he asked the little guy to bring a plate of hot soup when he served the wine, and let Shi Yiming and a few people burn the wine. Then serve a plate of braised tofu to make a snack with alcohol.

When the wine and food came up, Shi Yiming personally put down the wine jug and said to Peng Yue: "Official, this wine is the strongest." After it was scalded, the smell of wine came up, and I didn't dare to drink it fast. If not, it is easy to get drunk and miss the right thing. ”

Peng Yue patted the table and said, "Which one has that kind of patience!" Pour a few glasses first, and I'll have a drink with my brothers! ”

Shi Yiming was helpless, so he had to pour it in a few cups, and said in his mouth: "This wine is like a fire knife, all the officials drink it slowly, but they don't dare to drink it in a hurry." I don't know how many people have been put down because of such a strong drink. ”

Peng Yue laughed, clinked glasses with a few subordinates, and drank them all in one gulp.

When the wine reached the stomach, I didn't feel anything, and when I licked my lips, it had a strong smell of wine. Peng Yue was about to give an order when she fell down again and again, and suddenly felt a stir in her stomach. After a while, even my head was slightly dizzy. couldn't help but be taken aback, stood up suddenly, and said sharply: "What's so strange about this wine?" How a cup is spinning! ”

Shi Yiming smiled and said: "Official, this wine is the strongest, not comparable to the previous water wine." Many people have a few glasses in their stomachs, and then they fall to the ground, and they don't know what to do. Sit down, wait until it's hot, and then we drink it slowly, so that it tastes the best. ”

Peng Yue looked at the rest of the people, and they all said that the wine was too strong, and they didn't dare to drink a full cup anymore.

After a while, a large plate of meat was served, and Shi Yiming saw that the wine was hot, so he poured it again for everyone. The liquor was hot, and the wine was steaming, and it was full of wine for a while. Peng Yue loves wine the most, and she can't help but be overjoyed, drinking and eating meat with everyone.

Ding Lingde stood behind the counter and watched a few people drink. Shi Yiming is close to the Khitan government in the north, and he has also been to Zhuozhou, and he has long been on the list. The person he brought with him today looked a little raw, and judging by his action habits, he was obviously a soldier.

While taking care of the business, Ding Lingde used the corner of his eye to observe a few people. In my ears, I listened carefully to everything they said. While analyzing in their hearts, their intention to cross the river.

A possible Khitan meticulous work, with a few people who were soldiers, quietly crossed the river, what to do? The answer is actually quite clear. Ding Lingde is a professional in this business, and the more this time, the more sober he is and does not let go of any detail. It is very likely that the most important thing in my visit to Xiongzhou this time happened today. After crossing the ferry, it has been going south, about forty miles of road, which is Nanyishui. After the Nanyi Water, it is the village of the people who fled south. These people, listening to the meaning of their words, are going there.

After a few people were drunk, Ding Lingde went to the back, called his cronie Lu Hao, and said, "The few people who drank in front looked a little strange. At that time, Yiming was already working for the Khitan government, and a few days ago he was specially called to Zhuozhou to see Zhizhou. Today they crossed the river, most likely to explore the way. You arrange for people to keep an eye on them on the road and see where they go. Remember, don't let a flaw be discovered! ”

Lu Hao agreed. Ding Lingde sent someone to invite Wen Haoxin again.

Wen Haoxin entered the tavern from behind, and Ding Lingde said: "In the front store, there is Shi Yiming from the north who is drinking with people. I look at those people, it seems that they are all in the army. At this time, what else can he do when he takes the soldiers across the river? You immediately arrange to hit the people on the north bank and wait for them to follow after they cross the river. Let's see where these people come from. Remember, find a few more people and don't show flaws. ”

Wen Haoxin rubbed his hands: "It's hard to wait until someone comes, how can you borrow it?" I personally followed them and saw what came from! ”

Ding Lingde waved his hand: "No, you are from the Xiongzhou Yamen, someone knows you!" The most important thing for us to do this kind of thing is not to be looked down upon by others. Go to those who live on the north bank of the river, so that no one will be suspicious. Remember to find a few more, each person to monitor a certain road, and change people when you get to the place. Look at where they went and who they saw after crossing the river. ”

"It's a pity that I can't do it myself!" Wen Haoxin was a little disappointed. "General, are they here to explore the route of the army?"

Ding Lingde waved his hand: "It's not good." The most important thing to do this kind of thing is to be careful. When you see something suspicious, don't let it go. As for which one is the right one, no one can say. As long as you put your mind to it, you can always find clues. ”

After instructing Wen Haoxin, Ding Lingde went to the front again, and saw Shi Yiming and Peng Yue still drinking there. At this time, several people's alcohol came up, and some people took off their jackets and were on the rise. Screaming loudly, competing with each other for the amount of wine, and eating meat.

After eating all the meat, Peng Yue said loudly: "Master, another plate of meat!" Also, this wine will also play a corner! ”

Shi Yiming hurriedly stopped and said to Peng Yue: "Official, we have something to do today, and we have to go a long way." If you get drunk, won't you delay things? When we come back, how about we come to this store and have a good meal? ”

"How can I get drunk-" Peng Yue said as she reached out to push Shi Yiming, but she didn't want to.

Shi Yiming pushed his hand helplessly: "Official, it's not drunk!" ”