Chapter Twenty-Three: Nine Mile House

In 386 BC, in the first year of Zhao Jinghou, the son of Zhao Wugong committed a rebellion and invited Wei to attack Handan. The Wei army was defeated by the Zhao army and retreated. In the same year, Zhao Jinghou rejected public opinion and strongly advocated moving the national capital from Zhongmu to Handan. Handan became the capital of Zhao State, and went through four generations of monarchs: Zhao Jinghou, Zhao Chenghou, Zhao Suhou and Zhao Houyong.

Zhao Wangcheng and Dabeicheng are the two most important urban districts of Handan, Zhao State. Handan streets are vertical and horizontal, there are seventy-two squares horizontally, and there are thirty-six streets vertically. The geographical location is prominent, and the commercial economy is developed. Handan of Zhao is listed alongside Linzi of Qi, Liang of Wei, Yingdu of Chu and Xianyang of Qin.

After leaving the palace, the young Zhao Houyong was full of curiosity about folk things. If you fancy a fun thing, you will always pick it up and ask Tian Buli. Tian Buli is well-informed, and his answers always satisfy Zhao Jun. Along the way, Zhao Yong saw that Sima Wang's clan was silent, and persuaded: "It's hard to come out, don't face the widow with a stiff face." Wang, relax. Here, give me a smile. ”

"Childe is right, when you come out to play, you should relax." Mu Jian saw that Jun Shang had spoken, and he didn't forget to ridicule Sima Wang, and said with a smile: "Wang, don't you want to give Gongzi a smile." ”

Seeing this, Sima Wangzu felt that Jun Shang and Mu Jian's behavior was quite naΓ―ve. He felt helpless again, grinned and smiled, which was an answer to the king. The laughter of Sima Wang's clan was a hundred times more ugly than crying.

"The wang clan laughed, laughed." Mu Jian, so happy, teased: "Wang, laugh again, laugh again." ”

Sima Wangzu, seeing his unbeaten face, wrinkled the corners of Zou's lips. Zhao Yong, sent applause, and praised happily: "Well, is this expression right?" ”

Tian Buli secretly observed the questions and answers of the three teenagers. Although the time of contact with them was not too long, he had already concluded in his heart that Zhao Jun's relationship with them was extraordinary.

Zhao Yong and others set off from Handan Wangcheng, traveled around Handan City for half a day, rested for a while, and then set off for Dabei City. Handan Wangcheng is a prosperous assortment, and Dabeicheng has another flavor. The Great North City is famous for its commerce and trade, so it is lined with hundreds of squares, pedestrians and flowing water, and there are shouts everywhere. Suddenly, a smell of aroma came to my nose. The further you go, the stronger the smell becomes. Zhao Yong was intoxicated by the aroma, wrinkled his nose and took a breath, searching around for the source of this smell, and said sweetly: "It's so fragrant." ”

Tian Buli pointed to the front and said, "Childe, it's here." ”

I saw that the words 'Jiuliju' written in front of the gate came into front of Zhao Yong's eyes. Zhao Yong nodded and said with a smile: "This fragrance comes from here." ”

"I'm hungry, go in and get something to eat."

Tian Buli understood, stretched out his hand forward, and said with a smile: "Childe, please." ”

When the store saw the customer, although the clothes were not gorgeous, they did not look like poor people. immediately greeted each other with a smile, and kept saying: "Several, please inside, please inside." ”

Sima Wangzu explored the road in front, Zhao Yong followed, and Mu Jian also jumped up and followed. Tian Buli was the last to enter the house, took out the gold from the wide sleeves, handed it to the shopkeeper, and admonished: "My son-in-law, I like Yajing." ”

The shopkeeper, taking the gold, hurriedly put it into his arms, his face was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth, and hurriedly said: "Please here, please here." ”

When the store sees that the customers are generous, they must be rich masters. So, I arranged the best private room in the store for them. Tian Buli has deep experience and a wide range of knowledge. I deeply understand the minds of the people in the market. He is generous, and the service will be warm and thoughtful, and he will not lose his courtesy. Seeing that everyone was satisfied with his arrangement, a warmth surged in their hearts.

Jiuliju is located on the most lively and wealthy street in the Great Northern City, but in the private room on the second floor, it is very quiet. Sitting here, you won't be affected by the noise outside. Bright and spacious, the private room is furnished with five tables and five carpets. Zhao Yong raised his head and walked into the house, looking around carefully, this place was neither magnificent nor dazzling, but it had a state of detachment from the world. When Mu Jian saw it, he also praised it vigorously, thinking that there would be such a place in Dabeicheng.

Zhao Yong picked a seat and sat down, and asked, "Shopkeeper, I don't know something." ”

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Childe, excuse me." ”

Zhao Yong said: "As a shopkeeper, you do business, and you have no intention of shouting or soliciting customers. How do you run this brewery? ”

There is a smile on the corner of the store's mouth, and this smile is a good way to manage and be satisfied. The customer asked, and he did not deceive, and the shopkeeper said vividly: "This son, you are a foreigner!" Handan people, who doesn't know who doesn't know, my winery is the most famous in the Great Northern City. The wanderers of the princely countries all came here to drink the delicious taste of Zhao wine. ”

Mu Jian saw that the store was so big, and the corners of his mouth showed a sneer, and said, "Is the wine here as good as the wine in the Zhao Palace?" ”

The shopkeeper restrained his smile, his face sank, and he thought in his heart that these people were dressed up, and he couldn't tell that they were people from the palace. His expression and tone were quite dissatisfied: "This gentleman is from the palace. If not, how do you know that the wine I have here is not as good as the wine in the Zhao Palace. ”

"What a big breath. The shopkeeper exalted himself so much that he was not afraid to flash his tongue. Mu Jian, the shopkeeper who was about to open his mouth and count the frogs at the bottom of the well. Zhao Yong was afraid that Mu Jian would argue for long and short points, so he accidentally revealed his identity, and truncated: "I have heard that Zhao wine tastes good, and he is an honorary prince." Today, I'm going to have a good drink. ”

When the shopkeeper saw a sensible man, a smile overflowed on his face again, and he said, "Still, your son has taste." ”

Tian Buli was also taken aback by Mu Jian's actions just now. If Mu Jian had a dispute with the store and accidentally revealed Zhao Jun's identity, how should it end. Fortunately, Zhao Jun saw that the situation was not right, and personally pressed it down. In order to divert the attention of the store, Tian Buli ordered a few of the restaurant's special dishes. Seeing his expression, Zhao Yong already knew that Tian Buli was very familiar with this place, and most of them were frequent visitors here.

"Wait a minute, I'll arrange it." The owner saw that someone had ordered a few expensive dishes and a few jars of Zhao wine, for fear of neglecting the guests. Tell your subordinates to prepare good wine and food.

After the shopkeeper left, Mu Jian looked around at the structure of the house, and asked Tian Buli: "Doctor, isn't the price cheap to eat here?" ”

Tian Buli said: "Jiuliju is located in the most prosperous central section of the Great North City, and it is also a famous wine shop. Zhao's liquor signboard spread all over the streets and alleys. Ordinary people, even if they come here, they can't drink the wine here. The price is high but good value for money. ”

Mu Jian was not happy to hear this, and said, "Doctor, if you want to drink, don't use this place!" ”

Tian Buli said with a smile: "Although this place is not as good as Zhao Palace. However, there is no fun in drinking again. ”

At this time, the store brought several jars of fine wine, and the aroma of wine filled the whole house. The shopkeeper smiled, said a few words, and turned to leave.

Zhao Yong, seeing that Mu Jian was sad, he was silent, and said with a smile: "Mu Jian, if you are unhappy, you have to say it, don't keep it in your heart." I can't afford to suffocate myself. ”

When Mu Jian heard this, he said coldly: "I just don't like the shopkeeper's face." The old fellow, so big, is not afraid to bite his tongue. ”

Zhao Yong, seeing that he was still struggling with this trivial matter, immediately laughed.

Mu Jian said, "Jun..."

Zhao Yong glared at him, Mu Jian understood, and said aggrievedly: "Childe, what's so funny." ”

Zhao Yong said: "I can't know whether the taste of the Zhao wine here is as the store said." However, he is a businessman, how can he attract customers if he doesn't talk about it here. This kind of trivial matter, you have to fight for it, it's too boring. ”

"Okay, it's me who is boring." Mu Jian pursed his mouth, his face was full of grievances, and he said in a low voice: "I'm not still for your face?" You're fine, it's not me who blames me. ”

Tian Buli said half of what he said, which aroused Zhao Yong's curiosity. Zhao Yong, leaving a displeased Mu Jian, asked, "Sir, what's unusual about this winery." ”

Tian Buli arched his hand and said: "This wine shop is called Jiuliju. There is no wine to drink within nine miles. Although it is a bit exaggerated, the Zhao wine here is a must. ”

When Mu Jian heard this, he sneered again. The shopkeeper doesn't care about it, and the doctor is also so sought after. This winery is really so good. Drink your own drinks and taste them now. If it doesn't suit him, he'll come up with a hundred ways to embarrass the shopkeeper.

Even Tian Buli, who has traveled all over the world, also pursues this winery. Zhao Yong is a little curious about the 'Zhao wine' of this winery. Tian Buli said: "This winery can be among the best in Handan, just because of the three uniques. ”

Zhao Yong was interested and asked, "What are the three uniques?" ”

Tian Buli said with interest: "Wine is beautiful, it is the first must." ”

Tian Buli poured a full glass of wine for Zhao Jun and handed it to Zhao Yong. Zhao Yong raised the wine bottle, drank it all, played with the wine cup, and tasted back: "Although this wine is not as good as the palace hidden, drinking it has another rhyme, good wine." "Right now, Zhao Yong is very hungry, no matter how bad it is, if you eat it in your stomach, it will always be delicious.

"Please, you move on." Tian Buli pushed open the window with both hands, letting the warm sunlight shine in, "Your Majesty, Jiuliju is located in the most prosperous area of Dabei City. Quiet in the middle of noisy, this is the second must. ”

Zhao Yong moved to the window, this place is condescending, and the scenery in the city is unobstructed. The bustling crowd was running down the streets, and the sound was endless. However, it is quite quiet and undisturbed by outside sounds. It is not easy to find a quiet place in a noisy place. As he spoke, the shop brought beef, chicken, fish and a few delicate and elegant side dishes. The aroma of wine and vegetables permeates this room. Smelling the fragrance, Zhao Yong was hungry. Seeing this, Tian Buli invited Zhao Jun back to the main seat, poured a full glass of wine bottle, and said, "Your Majesty, please." ”

Zhao Yong, picked up the wine bottle and drank it all. Mu Jian drank a few bottles of Zhao wine, and he didn't feel that the wine here was as good as it was in the palace, so he complained to Tian Buli: "This wine is nothing more than that." Compared with the palace brewing, it is much worse. ”

Sima Wang, who had never spoken, said in a daze: "This wine is not enough to drink, you have drunk several glasses by yourself." ”

Mu Jian was incoherent and said, "This is... I... Thirst. ”

Sima Wangzu said with a disgusted face: "You are so interested in drinking when you are thirsty." ”

"I..." Mu Jianli was at a loss for words, and couldn't find a suitable reason to refute it. When everyone saw this, they burst into laughter.

Zhao Yong ate some wine and food, drank another wine, put down the wine bottle, and asked, "Doctor Shang invited me here, I'm afraid it's not just about drinking, it's so simple!" ”

"You can't hide anything." Tian Buli, while pouring the wine bottle, ordered someone to open the curtain and said, "Your Excellency, please take a look." ”

Zhao Yong looked around, and there were several men in beautiful clothes not far away, gathering here to debate. Maybe it was because of the distance, Zhao Yong faintly heard: "The new deal... Qi people... Song people...."

"Jiuliju is a place where Zhao Guoshi gathers." Tian Buli made a gesture, ordered someone to lower the curtain, and said, "Here, you can hear many things that the court can't hear." ”

Zhao Yong's eyes flashed with surprise, Zhao Guo still has such a good place. He'd never heard anyone talk about it. Suddenly, a guard guarding the outside walked in and said, "Childe, someone is asking to see you." ”