December 20th, is an auspicious day of the zodiac, on this day, in the most lively street in Hanshou County, a new restaurant opened, the signboard of this restaurant with three big characters written in elegant block letters - "Wuling Chun", next to the wine sign also written these three words, this restaurant is the property of the Wang family.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, this font is very rare, so it is very eye-catching, these three words are of course Wang Heng's handwriting, he has learned calligraphy since he was a child, the most pro word is Wang Xizhi's font, the skill is quite profound, once won the gold medal of the provincial youth calligraphy competition, I did not expect this time to cross into Wang Xizhi's ancestral home, Langya Wang's attainments in calligraphy are also very extraordinary, it can be called the origin of family learning, otherwise there will not be so many famous calligraphy in later generations.

If you write the popular font of this era, Wang Heng is not good at it, so he simply uses the line to write the signboard, this unique font suddenly attracted a lot of onlookers, although they have not seen this font, the name of Wang Heng is also very unfamiliar, but for beautiful things everyone still has the ability to appreciate, for these elegant big characters, everyone is tsk praise.

The shopkeeper of Wulingchun Restaurant is Wang Sheng, this loyal old servant, under Wang Heng's construction, the whole family has been canceled by Wang Heng, and he has also become the shopkeeper of Wulingchun Restaurant, which makes Wang Sheng grateful and swears to die for the Wang family.

At this time, the old shopkeeper personally greeted the guests at the door of the restaurant, and he was full of smiles on his face, and invited the guests to enter the door.

Today, Wuling Spring Restaurant opened, Wang Sheng sent invitations to the officials of Wuling County, large households, and powerful landlords, inviting them to come to the banquet, these people are potential customers of the restaurant, the strongest consumption power, Wang Sheng believes that as long as they come once and taste Wuling Spring Wine, they will not be able to forget the taste of this fine wine in the future, and they will inevitably become frequent visitors to Wuling Spring Restaurant.

Wang Sheng's own identity is okay, but everyone knows that behind Wang Sheng is Wang Rong, the assassin of Jingzhou, so no one will be so blind to his invitation, dare not to give face, these guests he invited today came to the restaurant early, and did not forget that everyone brought a lot of gifts as a congratulatory gift for the opening of the restaurant.

Although Wang Sheng used to be a slave, he has always served as the housekeeper of the Wang family, and he is no stranger to the affairs that are ushered in, and there are not a few celebrities and masters he has seen in the Wang family, and there are no stage fright for these guests, neither humble nor arrogant, nor ignoring every guest, so that every guest is very comfortable, such as sitting in the spring breeze, and it is his ability that makes Wang Heng decide to let him be the shopkeeper.

Wulingchun Restaurant is three floors high, it was originally a restaurant, but due to poor management, business has not been good, which was bought by Wang Heng at a low price, after more than a month of redecoration, this restaurant has been a new look.

The first and second floors of the restaurant are used to receive individual guests, while the third floor is divided into private rooms to receive distinguished guests, and the so-called distinguished guests are those high rollers who are willing to spend money.

According to Wang Sheng's prior arrangement, they relied on the invitation letters in the hands of the guests, and brought the guests to their seats, most of the guests were arranged to the hall on the second floor, and some guests with relatively high status were arranged to the private room on the third floor. The guests who were arranged to the hall had no objection to such an arrangement, although they were rich, but their status was still a little unsightly compared to those guests on the third floor, and this Wuling Chun Restaurant was the property of the new Jingzhou Thorn History, and few people would be stupid enough to make trouble here.

Of course, stupid people are always there, when a group of new guests praised the three big characters "Wulingchun" on the signboard, a discordant voice "hummed" and said: "What kind of ghost word is this?" I've never seen anyone write such a word, which is also called a good word? ”

People looked at the person who made the sound, and it turned out that he was Cao Ze, the son of Cao Yin, the Taishou of Wuling.

Cao Ze wants wind and rain in Hanshou County, and everyone compliments him when they see him, and over time, he has developed his arrogant personality, and he is the least likely to see anyone better than him. He just came to Wuling Chun Restaurant, and saw Wang Heng under this signboard, he knew that it was the son of Wang Heng, who was only thirteen years old this year, but he had already written such a good word, and he was praised by so many learned people on the scene, which made him jealous and hateful, he saw that this font was not a popular font in the world, so he seized this point and ridiculed, but as soon as he spoke, he had some regrets, after all, Wang Heng's father Wang Heng was still Cao Yin's top boss, but he thought about it, Now Wang Rong has nothing to do with Cao Yin at all, and he has been very low-key during this time, looking harmless to humans and animals, so he put his heart at ease again, and felt that there was nothing wrong with saying these few words.

Seeing that it was Cao Ze who spoke, several local scholars and officials in Wuling did not dare to say anything, and some people also echoed the voice, accusing Wang Heng of writing this font, what "all over the calligraphy of the world's calligraphers, I have not seen this body", what "this body is slightly frivolous, not as thick as the seal style and official calligraphy", what "Cao Gongzi is as wise as a torch, and his vision is smart", etc., and so on, the funny thing is that these people were still admiring the words on this signboard a moment ago.

This is not a strange thing, although Wang Rong is the new assassin, but in this Wuling County, after all, Cao Yin is still powerful, especially Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others behind him, which one is not afraid? If it's someone else, it's okay, who doesn't know that this Cao Ze is a little overlord in the world, and he is narrow-minded, and he will be retribution, since he said these words today, if you don't echo a few words next to him, maybe he said that he hated you, wouldn't this be a disaster? Why bother to provoke him like this? So several people echoed it, and a few thin-skinned people stopped talking even though they didn't say anything.

The echo of these people and the praise of Cao Ze made Cao Ze fluttering, as if he had really become a master of calligraphy all of a sudden.

At this time, one of the people snorted again: "Shameless! ”

This voice was obviously said to these villains who echoed the voice, and these people's faces turned red all of a sudden, but they looked at the speaker, and just wanted to scold angrily, but they suddenly shrank back, it turned out that it was no one else who spoke, it was the main book of the assassin Wang Rong, although the main book was not of high rank, but it was the confidant of the assassin history, and they couldn't afford to offend, only sulking.

Cao Ze sneered and said, "What? Master Huan seems to be a little dissatisfied with Cao's words? I don't know what the master of Huan has to say! ”

Huan Jie's original nature is upright, not afraid of the powerful, and recently received the grace of Wang Heng's acquaintance, plus he has been very close to Wang Heng these days, and he is quite compatible, how can he hear Cao Ze and others slander Wang Heng so much? At this time, of course, he had to make a rebuttal, but now although he heard Cao Ze's words not good, he still said loudly: "Huan can't talk about any high opinions, but the calligraphy is good or bad." The three words on this signboard, although the book is not common in the world, but it is not without context, as far as Huan knows, these three words and Dunhuang Zhang Zhi Zhang Boying's chapter grass, as well as Yingchuan Zhong Xiang Zhong Yuanchang's regular script is quite similar, but there are differences, it seems to be taken from the strengths of the two, and self-contained. Looking at its glyphs, chic and elegant, it can be said that it is floating like floating clouds, pretentious like a swimming dragon, it is really the top quality in calligraphy! ”

A person next to Huan Jie nodded and said: "What the master of Huan said is very true, these three words are not only chic and elegant, but also iron and silver hooks, pen power, the person who created this kind of book is really an unborn genius!" ”

This person is Zhang Ji, as soon as his words fell, Huang Zhong beside him also said: "Although Huang is not good at calligraphy, it can still be seen whether this word is written well or not. ”

Huanjie, Zhang Ji, Huang Zhong at the same time in response to Wang Rong's expedition, came to Hanshou as an official, Zhang Ji, Huang Zhong is still a fellow villager, the three of them are very upright, things gather by like, people by groups, the three of them naturally came very close, today to the banquet, the three of them also came together, heard someone slander Wang Heng, Huan Jie first stepped forward, and Zhang Ji, Huang Zhong naturally also want to help, and they do feel that these words are well written.

Cao Ze was angry and anxious, and said: "It's nonsense......"

As soon as Cao Ze said a word, he heard a loud shout from behind him: "Shut up!" ”

Cao Ze heard the voice of his father Cao Yin, he looked back and saw that it was his father who came, he stared at him with anger on his face, and beside him was Wang Heng and his son Wang Heng.

Cao Yin said angrily: "What kind of calligraphy do you know again?" Dare to judge this signature here? Do you know who wrote this sign? This person is the son of the king's envoy! Although these words are still insufficient, they are much stronger than your three-legged cat words! Quickly apologize to Wang Gongzi and Master Huan! ”

Cao Yin's usual discipline of his son is not so strict, but today is different, although he usually does not cooperate with Wang Heng, but it is all secretly involved, and it can't be put on the table, no matter what, Wang Rong is also a state assassin, if he publicly offends Wang Ei, it is not a good thing. During this time, Wang Ei was very low-key, and he didn't seem to have the intention of seizing power, and now that he has opened this restaurant, it seems to show that this Wang Eishi's mind is more focused on making money, which is not much of a threat to Cao Yin, so that Cao Yin's vigilance is greatly reduced, and he is not ready to hinder Wang Ei from making money, at this time, of course, he is not willing to have any conflict with Wang Ei, so he wants to suppress his son's stupid moves. However, his words also seemed to be positive and derogatory to Wang Heng, and there were thorns in the inside, which was also due to his mean nature.

Wang Rong smiled and said: "Cao is too conservative, the dog's words are written on this signboard, and they are for others to evaluate, why can't Cao Zexian's nephew come to evaluate them?" I don't think I should dwell on these little things, or go upstairs early and taste the beautiful bars here! ”

Wang Heng also smiled: "Brother Cao's comment is not inappropriate, there is no need to apologize to me." ”

Seeing Wang Heng's attitude, Huan Jie naturally made a high posture, Cao Ze was unwilling to pay any gifts, so he just got off the donkey and gave a vague salute, but his eyes were full of hatred, but he lowered his head by the gesture of saluting, and did not let others see it.

When everyone saw that the assassin Shi and Taishou were coming together, they saluted the two of them one after another, and Wang Rong smiled and said, "Don't stand here, go upstairs!" ”

After speaking, he went upstairs with Cao Yin hand in hand, and the others followed.

Wang Sheng personally and diligently brought Wang Rong, Cao Yin and others into the most luxurious private room on the third floor, and those who could follow them in, in addition to Wang Heng and Cao Ze, were Huanjie, Zhang Ji, Huang Zhong and others, as well as several famous people in Wuling.

Entering the private room, each person under the leadership of the maid, knelt behind their respective desks, the desks are made of precious mahogany, very luxurious, the food utensils and wine vessels on the table are made of silver, the shape is very exquisite, the private room is full of silver candlesticks, burning candles with thick arms.

The furnishings in this private room alone are already worth a lot of money, but everyone present has seen the world, so no one shows a strange expression.

After everyone was in place, Wang Sheng ordered the guys to serve the wine and food, and as soon as the wine and food came up, the guests who were still calm could no longer care about being reserved, and they all widened their eyes, looking at the wine and food on the table in front of them, and some of them were still moving their noses.

If nothing else, this wine and food are so fragrant!

There is a small pot of wine on each table, a few dishes, the wine is fragrant, people just smell the aroma of the wine, as if there is a slight drunkenness, and those dishes are very different from the popular dishes of the time, they are shiny, steaming, exuding a peculiar fragrance, making people's appetite move.

Seeing the appearance of everyone, Wang Rong was secretly amused, he made a gesture, and the maids behind each case moved neatly and uniformly poured wine for the guests, Wang Rong picked up the wine and said: "Please drink it!" ”

When he had finished speaking, he threw his head up and drank all the wine, and all the guests eagerly drank their wine one by one.

After drinking this glass of wine, everyone at the banquet had different expressions, some closed their eyes, as if they were reminiscing, some were stunned, as if they couldn't believe it, some were too eager to drink, they were choked and coughed, and the wolf was unbearable, and some did not wait for the maid behind them to pour the wine, so they picked up the wine jug and poured the wine by themselves.

Wang Rong smiled and said, "What do you think of this Wuling Spring Wine?" ”

Cao Yin kept his eyes closed and was savoring, and after listening to Wang Rong's words, he opened his eyes and said, "There is such a good wine in the world?" I, Cao Yin, have lived half a life in vain! ”

Others also praised it, saying that it was the only wine they had ever seen in their lives.

This is not a good word, and it is indeed the first time that such a wine has been released.

Cao Ze was the one who was so anxious to pour his own wine, and at this time his second glass of wine was already in his stomach, and he shouted: "Good wine, how much is it?" I'm going to buy a few more to go back, and I won't be able to drink this wine for a day! ”

Although Cao Ze's actions were vulgar, he also spoke the hearts of everyone present, and everyone's eyes looked at Wang Sheng, the shopkeeper of the restaurant next to Wang Rong, looking forward to his answer, who doesn't want to buy more of this wine to go back?

Wang Heng opened his mouth and said, "Brother Cao, how much does this wine think is worth?" ”

Although Cao Ze was unhappy with Wang Heng, he couldn't care about being embarrassed with him now, he thought about Wang Heng's problem, but he didn't know the way of economy, and he didn't have to buy things in person, so he didn't have any concept of money at all, how do you know how much this wine is worth? He scratched his ears and cheeks in a hurry, and looked at the others for help.

Luo Fu, the head of the Luo family of the Hanshou clan present, said: "The famous wine in Changsha County costs a thousand yuan, and this wine is much better than the wine, and its price should be three thousand yuan. ”

He Lan, the head of the He family of the Hanshou clan, has never been on good terms with Rover, and when he heard Rover's words at this time, he immediately sneered: "Brother Luo's vision is too shallow, right?" Or is it reluctant to spend money? Although the wine is known as the famous wine of Changsha, but compared with this wine, it is as light as white water, the wine can still be a thousand dollars, why not sell this wine to a thousand dollars? ”

Rover said angrily: "You dare to say that I am reluctant to spend money? Shopkeeper Wang, a million dollars, give me a few! ”

Cheng Hao, a famous scholar in Wuling, shook his head slowly and said: "More than 10,000 dollars, this wine is Cheng Mou's only good wine in his life, Cheng traveled to study the world, tasted fine wine all over the world, once thought that this life was enough, who knew that after tasting this wine today, he suddenly realized that as Cao Taishou said, Cheng Mou also lived in vain for half a lifetime!" This wine is good, the name is good, Wuling Spring, Wuling Spring, sure enough, as soon as I drank this wine, I remembered the warm spring breeze of Wuling Spring, which was intoxicating! ”

Cheng Hao shook his head, picked up the wine bottle that the maid filled for him, took a sip of wine and said: "The name of the wine and the wine complement each other, and it adds color to this wine, for 20,000 yuan a piece, Cheng Mou is also willing to buy a few." ”

During the banquet, everyone said a word, and in a moment, Wuling Spring Wine was pushed to a high position of 20,000 yuan, these people are all local figures in Wuling, and what they say is authoritative, which means that Wuling Spring Wine will never be lower than this price in the future, otherwise these people will have no face.

Wang Heng listened to it secretly, he knew the purchasing power of 10,000 yuan, in Jingzhou, 10,000 yuan can still buy a lot of things, save a little money, a family's annual expenses are enough, he originally had a psychological price of Wu Lingchun is 10,000 yuan, but he didn't expect that in a moment, this price doubled, he couldn't help but sigh that these celebrities and local tyrants are really rich! But he is also secretly cool, it seems that he will soon have a lot of money!

At this time, Cao Yin shook his head and said, "It's still low, 50,000 yuan a piece!" ”