Xiangyang City, General Zuo's Mansion.

"My lord! How about this time? ”

The bartender grinned and quietly watched the spoonful of sake flow into Liu Bei's belly.

"Hmmm! Not bad. Liu Bei commented: "The purity of the wine has improved slightly, and it is also clearer and moisturizing, which can be regarded as a leap forward and can be listed." ”

"Great!" The bartender couldn't help but shout excitedly.

Liu Bei waved his hand and said with a light smile: "It's just that there is still a gap between me and my goal, go back and tell the brewing master that this is just a semi-finished product, and it is by no means perfect, and I hope that the brewing master can continue to specialize in making purer and purer wine for the big guys." ”

The bartender nodded heavily, mumbled and turned away.

Looking at the childlike excitement of the bartender, Liu Bei also laughed, and then greeted Ah San: "In the next ten months, it will be Fang'er's birthday, send an invitation to the major magnates and officials in Jingzhou, and invite them to come to attend Fang'er's birthday." I only have one request, the birthday must be grand, the scene must be big, understand? ”

Ah Sanmu nodded: "Understood." ”

But there was still a trace of doubt on his face, after all, in Ah San's eyes, Liu Bei was not an extravagant and wasteful person, he had always been able to save money, and he had never been so extravagant as he is today.

How could his little caution escape Liu Bei's eyes, Liu Bei just smiled and said nothing, after all, this banquet had a huge effect on him.

Ten days later.

The left general's mansion in the north of Xiangyang City is full of lights, and the traffic is busy, and the people who come and go are all Jingzhou magnates and a large number of officials.

Although Liu Bei is relatively low-key in Xiangyang, the name of the emperor's uncle is loud enough, and he is the emperor's brother of Liu Biao of Jingzhou Mansion, even if he stays at home, let alone communicates, as long as he receives the invitation, he will undoubtedly not come with gifts.

At the gate, Sun Qian was dressed brightly and greeted the VIPs.

"Please come in! Come in! ”

"Lord Han. Please! Please! ”

"Lord Wang, rare guest! Rare guests! ”

"Lord Deng, please come inside! Inside, please! ”

“”

Suddenly, a carriage came on the road, and Sun Gan's eyes lit up. Hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, and arched his hand: "Childe!" Distinguished guests, distinguished guests! ”

Gongzi Liu Qi returned the salute and said with a light smile: "Uncle Huang's birthday, how can I not get it!" Wenchang~"

Wei Yan flashed behind Liu Qi. Holding a gift box in his hand, he presented it to Sun Qian: "The best Hetian jade, please put it away." ”

Sun Qian took the gift box and hurriedly led Liu Qi and Wei Yan to the mansion.

When he came to the gate of the mansion, Liu Qi paused and said: "Mr. Gongyou is entangled in something, so you don't have to send him off in person, just stay." ”

Sun Qian smiled lightly and returned the salute: "Gongzi is sorry for his feelings, I am really grateful." Ah San! Ah San! ”

A San came out of the house. He stepped forward and said, "Sir." ”

"This is the son of the state shepherd, and he is the nephew of the lord."

Ah San immediately knew, and the corners of his mouth rose a faint smile: "Childe! Please follow me. After that, he took the first step in front of Liu Qi to lead the way.

"Most of the governors have arrived~!"

When Sun Gan heard this, he hurriedly glanced back, flashed forward to greet him: "I don't know that most of the governors have arrived, and they have missed the distance, forgive the sins!" ”

"Huh! That's it. Cai Mao waved his hand very generously, smiled lightly, and took a big stride towards General Zuo's mansion. Cai Zhong behind him registered the gift and followed Cai Mao into the mansion.

"Metropolitan Governor Cai Mao, a thousand gold!"

As soon as these words came out, the entire General Zuo's Mansion was shocked. Under the circumstances at that time, the daughter was definitely an astronomical amount, and Cai Mao actually sent it as a gift, which shows the wealth and generosity.

On the banquet, Liu Bei sat at the top, and below him were all Jingzhou magnates.

Liu Bei held the wine bottle high. With a smile on his face, he said: "Thank you colleagues for being able to participate in the dog's birthday banquet and prepare for entering and leaving Jingzhou. Come on, do it! ”

As soon as you raise your neck, you can eat a bottle of spirits.

Liu Bei glanced at everyone in the hall, some people immediately noticed the problem of wine, it seemed that this wine was not ordinary, it was clearer and transparent than ordinary wine, and the person who had a bottle of stomach widened his eyes, the taste was mellow and refreshing, and he conquered everyone at once.

Everyone whispered, "What kind of wine is this?" ”

What's more, I didn't care about the image at all, I picked up the wine spoon myself, scooped up a spoonful of wine and put it in front of my eyes, and looked at it, huh!? Sure enough, it is not ordinary, it is clear and transparent, it smells like this, the wine is mellow, and when you taste it, the entrance is soft and soft, and it has a different taste.

"Good wine! Ha ha! Sure enough, good wine! ”

At the end of the hall was an old man, over sixty years old, with broad shoulders and round waist, head held high, majestic, a bowl of liquor on his stomach, followed by another bowl, and the wine dripping down his short beard, which was really a bit funny.

"Where did this old man come from, it's really rude."

"That's it! It's a shame on the people of Jingzhou. ”

"Alas! Hurry up and blast it out. ”

“”

The man beside the old man seemed to have come with him, and in the face of this gossip, the man had already blushed, tilted his head, and kept giving the man a look.

The old man didn't seem to see it at all, he still went his own way, and when he picked up the wine bowl, he took a sip of spirits, which was very bold.

Liu Bei laughed wildly on his back, waved his hand, signaled everyone to say more, and said indifferently: "Today's hospitality is not good, but the wine is enough, this wine is provided by a new winery opened in Jingzhou today, the wine is clear, mellow and delicious, come, come, come, everyone continue to taste." ”

Liu Bei didn't have any impression of the old man at all, but the arrogance on top of this hall proved that this person was a bright and upright person, and seeing that this person was strong and majestic, Liu Bei loved it very much.

Liu Bei secretly waved his hand to greet Sun Qian, and said softly: "Check the origin of this person for me." ”

The wine is half-drunk, and the banquet has reached the ** stage, all the guests are vying to toast with the protagonist Liu Bei, Liu Bei is very busy, and it is difficult for Liu Bei to get out of the various people who block the wine.

In the darkness, Cai Mao gave Cai Zhong a look, and Cai Zhong immediately mysteriously withdrew from the hall.

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After the banquet, it was quiet in the dead of night.

Sun Qian came to the study and bowed his hand: "Lord! Found out. ”

Liu Bei dragged his tired body, leaned on the bed, took a long breath, and said indifferently: "Say it." ”

"This person's surname is Huang Mingzhong, a native of Changsha. The surname of the person who came with him is Yang Minglin, who is also from Changsha. Sun Qiandao.

"Huang Zhong" Liu Bei chewed the name repeatedly in his mouth, and suddenly, a carp sat up violently. The strength of the wine rushed to the sky, and he couldn't help but hold his head in his hands and fall to the side of the bed.

Sun Gan hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, and said anxiously: "Lord! Lord! Are you okay? ”

Liu Bei opened his eyes violently and grabbed Sun Qian's sleeve. instructed: "Tomorrow, bring back General Huang to me, I want to see him!" Just go! After that, he used that weak hand to push Sun Qian's mission outward.

General Huang!?

Sun Qian didn't react for a while, but thinking of Huang Zhong, who was suitable for talent, and such a violent reaction from the lord, Sun Gan knew what the reason was, and beckoned Ah San to come and take care of him, and Sun Qian hurriedly sent someone to find Huang Zhong's traces.

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The Metropolitan Governor's Palace.

A rush of footsteps came, and in the inner courtyard, Cai Mao stood in the corridor. Looking up at the starry sky, I don't know what I'm thinking.

"Big brother!" Cai Zhong stopped and arched his hand.

Cai Mao glanced back and said indifferently: "How are things going?" ”

Cai Zhong patted his chest and said: "Big brother, rest assured, the things have been put in Liu Bei's study, and absolutely no one will find out." ”

"Hmmm! Very good. A cruel smile appeared at the corner of Cai Mao's mouth: "Do you know what to do next?" ”

"Big brother, don't worry, everything is under control."

"Go ahead." Cai Mao waved her hand.

Cai Zhong just took a few steps back, Cai Mao turned around and said, "Xiangyang City has opened a new wine shop, this wine is good." Buy more and come back. ”

"Got it, big brother." Cai Zhong agreed, and immediately retreated.

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Early the next morning, Xiangyang Post House.

Huang Zhong and his entourage ended their business trip in Xiangyang. I was about to check out and return to Changsha.

"Shopkeeper! Checkout. Huang Zhong took out a few big bucks from his body and slapped them on the case.

The shopkeeper laughed and returned the big money to Huang Zhong: "General, your account has been paid." ”

Huang Zhong looked in the direction of the shopkeeper, Sun Qian was taking a sip of tea, holding a cup and signaling to Huang Zhong. How could Huang Zhong not know this person. Isn't it the one who received him at the gate of General Zuo's Mansion yesterday.

Huang Zhong was a little curious, how could he be here?

Sun Qian walked over and arched his hand: "Old General Huang, my lord wants to see you, I don't know if I can follow you next time." ”

Huang Zhong and Yang Ling looked at each other, and seeing Sun Gan's earnest attitude, they reluctantly agreed: "Okay! I'll go back with you. ”

The three of them went to General Zuo's mansion together, and happened to meet the newly opened wine shop on the way, which was already crowded at this time, all of them were people queuing up to buy wine.

When Huang Zhong passed by, he shook his head and sighed, as if he had lost something important, and lost his soul.

Sun Qian saw Huang Zhong's thoughts, and smiled lightly: "Old General Huang, my lord has already prepared several jars of wine, waiting for the general, let's hurry." ”

When Huang Zhong heard this, his smile was like a chrysanthemum, and his pace was significantly faster, even Sun Qian laughed at this strange old man a little.

Left General's Mansion, antechamber.

"General Huang is here later, and I will invite the lord to come out and see him here."

After saying that, Sun Qian retreated backwards to the inner courtyard, and beckoned Ah San to cook tea and entertain guests.

After a while, Liu Bei and Sun Qian came to the front hall together, laughed, and arched his hand: "Old General Huang." ”

Huang Zhong hurriedly got up to greet him: "Uncle Huang." ”

After the two finished the ceremony, they sat down separately.

Huang Zhong spoke first: "I don't know what Uncle Huang invited the two of us to come this time, what is the so-called matter?" ”

Liu Bei waved his hand and smiled lightly: "Without him!" It's just to admire the prestige of General Huang, and want to see the true face and talk about the pride. ”

Huang Zhong is very calm, he has not had any contact with Liu Bei in his heart, and his prestige is only limited to Changsha, how can Liu Bei notice himself as a little person in Xiangyang? (To be continued.) )

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