After a while, he came to the front of the Water Pavilion Hotel.

The lotus flowers in front of the pavilion shine on the water, the green willows behind the pavilion are shady, and on the water pavilion, the three literati sing harmony.

Although Chao Yong also likes this ancient poem, he doesn't have much research, and the three heroes of the Ruan family are all straightforward men, and when they are drunk, they will say something disrespectful when they can't say it, and I am afraid that something will cause trouble in a crowded place. As a traveler, this is a small mistake that should not be made.

Chao Yong pointed to a water pavilion that stretched from the shore to the lake, and said, "The pavilion over there is good, facing the water on all sides, and it is quiet, which is suitable for us to talk." ”

Ruan Xiaoer is also a straightforward person, although the price of the water pavilion over there is higher, he still said without hesitation: "Okay, Brother Yiyong." ”

Ruan Xiaoer propped the boat into the lotus swing and lifted the boat.

The three of them went up to the water pavilion, and Ruan Xiaoer said: "Brother Yong'er is a distinguished guest, please sit down." ”

Chao Yong hurriedly arched his hand and said: "The second brother is older, or the second brother sits." ”

The two humbled each other, but Chao San saw that Chao Yong didn't seem to be willing to sit in the main seat, and said: "My young owner is a guest from afar, so it is better for the second brother to sit in the main seat, and my young owner to sit in the guest seat." ”

Ruan Xiaoer saw that Chao Yong was unwilling to sit down, so he had no choice but to do so.

The three of them sat down, and a sharp-eyed bartender came to greet them.

"If there are any fresh fruits and preserves, put them on four plates each, and then put four kinds of dishes on the best dishes, and cut four catties of good mutton. Jimo old wine comes four catties first. ”

This water pavilion restaurant is located on Shijie Lake, Shijie Village's Ruan Sanxiong Xiaoer naturally recognizes, but in the past, most of them came to sell some fish and shrimp caught in the lake, and occasionally returned to the guest officer, but only in the lobby of the restaurant.

Xiao Er originally thought that it was the brightly dressed Chao Yong who was inviting guests, so he came to serve, and saw that Ruan Xiaoer was the east, so he was embarrassed: "Second brother, this meal, I'm afraid it won't be less than three times." ”

Ruan Xiaoer had never ordered food like this before, he originally thought that the consistent money was enough, but he didn't expect it to cost so much, and he touched the last consistent money he had just taken from home in his arms, and he was speechless.

Chao Yong slipped out an ingot of five taels of silver from his sleeve pocket, threw it to Xiao Er, and said with a smile: "I invited Ruan's Sanxiong to pay this meal, and the money will be staked to you first, and the final settlement will be returned to me." ”

Ruan Xiaoer hurriedly said: "I can't help it, Brother Yong'er is a guest from afar, how can I let Brother Yong'er break the bank." Xiao Er, quickly return the silver, I will give you the consistency first, and if you are insufficient, let Xiao Wu and Xiao Qi send it. ”

Xiao Er pinched the silver in his hand vigorously, and didn't believe Ruan Xiaoer's words at all, who didn't know that Ruan Xiaowu and Ruan Xiaoqi went to gamble as soon as they had money, and when they won some money, they came to the restaurant to eat and drink, and when they had saved money.

Although it was a pity that this business could not be done, Ruan Xiaoer's words did not dare to be taken as a deaf ear, so he had to come over reluctantly.

Chao Yong hurriedly said: "The younger brother came to the door for the first time, but he didn't have time to bring any gifts in the future, how could he let the second brother break the bank, if he let his father know, I'm afraid he won't be able to escape a punishment, and the second brother won't fight anymore." ”

Ruan Xiaoer was also worried about where to find two pieces of money, and when he heard Chao Yong move out of Chao Gailai, he also got off the donkey.

Xiao Er saw that the two said yes, so he also flew away.

As soon as the two of them sat down, they saw two small boats approaching like arrows from the lake.

Before anyone arrived, one of them asked in a loud voice, "Who did my brother bring to invite us to eat and drink?" ”

Chao Yong heard the prestige, and saw that the person who spoke was wearing a black hat, wearing a chess piece cloth vest, and a lean figure, just like the little two and five, but there was a hint of naughtiness on his face, it should be Ruan Xiaoqi.

Chao Yong got up and hugged his fist, and said loudly: "Chao Yong of Dongxi Village, I have seen two elder brothers. ”

As he spoke, the two boats were no more than a foot away from the Water Pavilion.

Seeing that he was about to crash into the Water Pavilion, Ruan Xiaoqi jumped and jumped onto the Water Pavilion, and the boat under his feet was kicked hard, the speed dropped sharply, and slowly stopped to the edge of the Water Pavilion.

Ruan Xiaoqi bowed his hand to Chao Yong as a greeting salute, and asked at the same time: "Is it from the same village as Chao Tianwang?" ”

Ruan Xiaoer said with a smile: "Brother Yong'er is the only son of King Chao Tian. ”

"I said, brother, why is he so extravagant today, come to this water pavilion to feast."

As he spoke, Xiao Er was already carrying a food box in one hand and an urn of wine in the other.

Ruan Xiaoqi snatched the wine jar and said with a smile: "It's actually Jimo old wine, I only drank it once last year." Xiao Er, quickly put down the bowl, I'll eat a bowl with Brother Yong first. ”

As soon as Xiao Er put down the bowl, Ruan Xiaoqi couldn't wait to pat open the mud seal and pour it into the bowl.

A brownish-red wine shot into the wine bowl, the wine was crystal clear, and a fragrant aroma suddenly wafted from the water pavilion.

But in the blink of an eye, Ruan Xiaoqi had already filled the four wine bowls on the table, and not a drop was splashed on the table.

"Jimo old wine is brewed with good yellow rice and millet rice as the main raw materials, and the brewing method has been widely spread among the people in this dynasty, but the old wine of Jimo in this store is not brewed by itself, but transported from Jimo, and it is still Laoshan mineral water to ensure the original taste."

Chao Yong was also a little greedy for this ancient famous wine with all colors and flavors, picked up a bowl of wine, and said: "Xiao Qi is refreshing, and the little brother will do it first as a respect." ”

When you drink it all, you can only feel that the taste is mellow and sweet, but it is slightly bitter, and the degree is only the same as that of modern beer.

Ruan Xiaoqi saw Chao Yong take a sip and dry, drank a good drink, and also took a sip.

At this time, Ruan Xiaowu also brought the boat to the water pavilion on the shore.

Chao Yong picked up a bowl of wine and handed it to Ruan Xiaowu and said, "Fifth brother, come, I will also give you a bowl." ”

Xiao Wu was not polite, took the bowl and drank it all with Chao Yong.

Ruan Xiaoqi saw that Chao Yong's face did not change and ate two bowls in a row, and praised: "The tiger father has no dogs, and Brother Yong is bold enough." ”

Ruan Xiaoer saw Chao Yong eating two bowls in a row, and hurriedly greeted: "Okay, don't be so outside, sit down and eat." ”

A few people sat down, lest they say something that they had admired for a long time.

After a period of politeness, I became acquainted with each other, and began to talk about things on the rivers and lakes.

After three rounds of drinking, Chao Yong saw that the three of them had already drunk half drunk, so he said: "Some time ago, the imperial court included the 800-mile radius of this Liangshan water as public land, and I heard that all the people who enter the lake to fish, pick lotus roots, and cut pu must be taxed heavily according to the size of the boat, and if there are violators, they will be punished as thieves. Have you heard of the three brothers? ”

Ruan Xiaoqi slapped the table and said angrily: "Brother Hugh mentioned this matter, and he said that he would blow up Xiao Qi's lungs. Grandpa grew up by the water, and he didn't go to the official family to ask for the money to buy the road, but the court came here to tease grandpa. ”

Ruan Xiaoer also sighed and said, "A notice has been posted in the village, and the county will send someone to collect taxes in a few days." First of all, the Liangshan strongmen were not allowed to go to Liangshan Shuibo to fish, which made us lose a lot of income, and now the imperial court has increased taxes, which is becoming more and more difficult. Today's court is unknown, just defrauding the people, today it is said to be a donation, and it is said to be a tax, and this world will not be peaceful for a while. ”

Ruan Xiaowu said: "Brother's words are not right, this world is not peaceful for a long time, there are three mountains and five mountains in the world, where are there no heroes gathering." Isn't that Liang Shanshui Po strongman also gathered for several years? ”

"Phew."

Ruan Xiaoqi spat and said: "They are also considered strongmen, that white-clothed Xiushi Wang Lun is just a sour talent, touching Tiandu Qian, Yunli King Kong Song Wan, and dry land Hulu Zhu Gui's martial arts are also sparse." Earlier, when the leopard's head Lin Chong did not go up the mountain, how dare they not let our brothers go to the Liangshan Shui to fish. It's a pity that Lin Chong, the head of the leopard, is so good at martial arts, but he has to suffer from Wang Lun's anger. If Liangshan changes owners, let's go and join the gang. After a few years, he said that he who weighed gold and silver, wore silk and satin in a strange way, drank wine in a large bowl, and ate meat in large pieces, was he not happy? Our brothers have no ability, but they have to be oppressed by those corrupt officials and corrupt officials. ”

After Ruan Xiaoqi finished speaking, he took another sip of stuffy wine.

It turned out that in recent years, the imperial court had imposed heavy taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and the Ruan brothers had already intended to fall into the grass, but they heard that Wang Lun was narrow-minded and could not tolerate people, so they did not go to join the gang.

Ruan Xiaoer turned his head and saw that there was no one in the way, so he reprimanded: "You are a hero, King Chao is still patient, how can we go against the imperial court." ”

When Ruan Xiaoqi heard this, his eyes lit up, put his arm on Chao Yong's shoulder, and asked, "Brother Yong, I heard that your land in Dongxi Village is also included, so your father has nothing to say?" ”

Chao Yong shook his head and said: "The court is powerful, and my father can only endure it." ”

When Ruan Xiaoqi heard this, he suddenly lost his spirit, picked up the bowl, and shouted: "It's done, the way of the world is unknown, it's better to eat and drink happily." ”