Zheng Anping took two pieces of corn, a basket of weed leaves, a pot of wine, and a cup of meat, came to the mouth, and handed over the millet, leaves, wine, and meat to the chief. The lieutenant took it, congratulated him, and put the things where they should have been. Zheng Anping withdrew, talked to each other with the villagers, and talked about some gossip. Some people knew that Zheng Anping had gone on an expedition, saved Wei Gongzi, and served as a commander, and they were very envious, and asked him questions, Zheng Anping was also rare to be patient, and introduced the specific situation of his expedition to them at the edge of the venue. After gaining insight from Zheng Anping, he turned his face to find someone else to brag, and the new group of people asked the same question again, and Zheng Anping also patiently repeated the answer.

When the hour came, the chief and all the elders came out, and first the chief took the pot and drank a lot of wine for the elders, and then offered a piece of meat to each elder with a small pot. The elders drank the wine, their faces were flushed, and they took advantage of the wine to say some words of blessing to everyone. Then he lit a bonfire and brought a huge table with corn contributed by the whole people of Li. The villagers lined up in order according to their age, and when they arrived, they took a leaf, grabbed a ball of corn, wrapped it in the leaf and ate it. Zheng Anping lined up for three rounds, ate three handfuls of corn, and saw that there was not much left, so he stopped eating, sat by the fire, and chatted with the villagers who knew each other. Some of these people have heard of Zheng Anping's great achievements, some have heard others relay, and some are completely ignorant, so Zheng Anping sat down and recounted his deeds, this time by the fire, many people gathered around, it was impossible not to attract attention, and they gained a lot of sighs.

Zheng Anping walked from one fire to another, and people kept inviting him to stay and talk about his great achievements. Even the elders called him over and asked about his war, his protection of Xinlingjun, his experience of being attacked while escorting Xinlingjun back to Daliang, and his several escapes of death, which also won the elders' tears of sympathy.

Finally, in the middle of the night, everyone gathered again to congratulate and bless each other, and then they packed up their things and went home.

Zheng Anping returned home, handed over the baskets, pots, and cups that had been eaten cleanly to Zhang Lu, and chatted with Zhang Lu for a few words, and the sky was bright.

According to the agreement, Zheng Anping and the four of them came to Juxian Township together to worship Mr. Zhu, and then elected a representative and went to the Wei Gongzi Mansion in Daliang City to pay homage to Xinlingjun.

Xinlingjun also entered the palace early in the morning to pay homage to the king of Wei, and congratulated several nobles. Returned to the house to accept the worship of everyone, drove out of the house with ten cars, pulled full of food and drink, returned to Juxian Township, and was shared by the gentlemen.

The people who live in Juxianzhuang are all customers who have no family business near Daliang, and they rarely see Xinlingjun above, but they just eat Xinlingjun's offerings. Zheng Anping didn't know much, but he intended to make friends, so he mixed here all day, and changed several groups, although he didn't get the admiration of worship like yesterday, but there were still a lot of attention.

Zheng Anping wanted to find the Lu Bo brothers, but when he heard that Lu Bo and the others had been invited away by his own family in Daliang, he had to give up. It wasn't until the sun was sinking in the west, and everyone didn't want to eat anymore, that Zheng Anping returned home.

The next day, the villagers continued to go out to visit relatives. Zheng Anping had nowhere to go, so he walked into the beam, wanting to see who was idle among the soldiers who were on duty together in the past, but all the way around, the soldiers were not idle, and they were all on duty. He was too embarrassed to disturb him, and wandered around the streets of Daliang. When he came to his senses, he found that his legs had actually brought him to the Yimen area. He lingered in front of the Yimen guards for a while, but in the end he still obeyed Zhang Lu's instructions and did not go in. Walking west along Yimen, the market is not open today. As he was wandering, he found Chen Si coming over and saluted: "Father Zheng is well!" ”

Zheng Anping didn't expect to see Chen Si, so he returned the salute and said, "Fourth Brother Chen is well!" Fourth Brother Chen has not returned to his hometown? ”

Chen Sidao: "The patrol posts in the city are arranged tightly, and all the fathers have gone to the city, leaving only the boy to wait for cooking in the house!" The kid saw that it was still early, and he was greedy to play, but he didn't expect to see Zheng's father. Father Zheng is at ease? ”

Zheng Anping said: "If you are still in Liangxiyi, you can't be idle, but you are only in charge of the city today, and you haven't taken office, so you have to be idle." Just have nothing to do, and wander into the city. I'm afraid I'm going to be scared in the future. ”

Chen Sidao: "Father Zheng has taken up a new position!" But what a deed with a deed boy! ”

Zheng Anping said: "I have this intention. If you have companions who are not worthy of your duty, and if you have any good places to go, make an appointment with them, and we will go with you. ”

Chen Sidao: "I will return to the guard's view." Zheng's father stops less! After saying that, he ran back to the Yimen guardhouse. After a while, another young man was brought over and introduced: "Father Zheng, this is Brother Tu." His home has a lot of miscellaneous pieces, which can be drunk, and it is very cheap. ”

Zheng Anping said: "I've seen Brother Tu. ”

Brother Tu also said: "I've seen Father Zheng!" If Zheng's father doesn't like the smell, he will serve wine to our house. ”

Going to the butcher's house to eat all kinds of animal offal is a common practice among people of low status but with a wide range of friends, such as a martial artist. For a small amount of money, they can eat delicious food that is not eaten in the upper class, but is nutritious, and also brings more business to the butchers.

Brother Tu took Zheng Anping and Chen Si out of the city and went to his home. On the way, he said: "I just got a pair of water at home, washed it clean, poured rice and steamed food, Zheng's father tasted it, and I thought about it once I ate it." ”

Zheng Anping said: "Slaughtering brother so hard. ”

When he arrived at a wine shop, Zheng Anping went in and dipped a jar of wine, carried it in his hand, and entered Brother Tu's township. When I entered the door, I felt that the butcher was very lively here, and there were many guests who came to visit, and the bill room was full. Brother Tu led Zheng Anping and the three of them to the back house, visited his parents, and told them that they were friends of the Yimen guard, and Tu's parents really opened a room and welcomed the three in.

After a while, Tu's mother brought a steaming hot food for each person, a cup of vinegar and a glass of salt and plum. Tu's father demonstrated how to eat: cut off a slice with a small dagger, or dip it in vinegar, or dip it in salt and plum to eat. Zheng Anping also tried to cut off a piece, and saw clearly, it was the pig's large intestine, which was stuffed with rice, steamed glutinously soft, that is, there was meat and grain, killing two birds with one stone. Zheng Anping also dipped it in salt or vinegar and ate it, which was both meaty and rice-flavored, very delicious. didn't dare to slack off, so he hurriedly drank a glass of wine and held it to Tu's father and mother, if the two refused, Zheng Anping couldn't kneel for a long time, and the two of them would definitely drink. Mother Tu took a sip and didn't dare to drink any more, so Father Tu drank the rest, thanked him, and withdrew. The three of them were just happy, taking turns holding the pot and toasting in turn, regardless of what was high or low, they all got started. The rice sausage is indeed very delicious, and with the wine, the three of them shouted and ate it bitterly.

Just as he was eating beautifully and chatting happily, Father Tu came in and said, "There is a guest who wants to see Father Zheng!" Zheng Anping looked up and couldn't help describing the big change, it turned out to be Mr. Che You and Mr. Hu Zhong. Although Zheng Anping did not have much contact with these two gentlemen, they knew each other, especially Mr. Che You, who had a lot of dealings when he was in Kaifeng; And Mr. Hu Zhong is a non-fighter, no acquaintance.

Seeing the two of them coming in, Chen Si first called out and said, "Mr. Che! ”

Seeing Chen Si's warm greeting, Zheng Anping had to put away his surprise and salute: "I respectfully serve Mr. Cheyou!" Mr. Toronaka! ”

Seeing that the two of them knew each other, Brother Tu hurriedly asked Tu's father and mother to serve two more copies, and he took a seat on Zheng Anping's left and right, and invited the two gentlemen to sit down. Zheng Anping also only did goodwill, diligently holding a pot full of pots for the two, and said: "Mr. and nobleman, why not enter the household of pawns!" ”

Mr. Che You said: "The order is not strange, our lord is trying to ask for a management order, and he is specially ordered to visit each other, but he didn't expect to come here, which is really an accident." Fourth Brother Chen is not an outsider, and if he wants to slaughter his brother, he knows it, so he is here to fight his heart, but what? ”

Father Tu and Mother Tu served rice sausages for each of the two gentlemen, and added one for each of the other three, and then withdrew. Zheng Anping gestured: "The two gentlemen invite food, although they are not in the bottle, they are really tasteful!" ”

Che You and Mr. Hu Zhong cut each slice very skillfully, dipped it in the condiment, and ate it, it seems that it is not the first time to eat it. Zheng Anping looked at Chen Si and Brother Tu, both of whom stopped and looked this way. Zheng Anping knew that this might be a meeting planned in advance. He turned his heart sideways, and he didn't ask the two of them, just ate the rice sausage in front of him.

Finally, Mr. Hu Zhong opened his mouth first and said, "The one who designed the capture, Brother Gai Zheng?" ”

Zheng Anping said: "How dare you, if you are made by others, you should do your best!" ”

Mr. Hu Zhong said: "I am about to thank my brother for the gift!" ”

Zheng Anping said: "The humble cannibalism is a matter of loyalty." Not intended to offend sir. Mr. and nobleman, he should be punished and punished, and he is just a little leader! ”

Mr. Che You smiled: "It's not true! Our lord has admired Zheng Gongzi for a long time, and there is no such thing as punishment! ”

Zheng Anping said: "What virtue is Weishu, dare to be a general and benefit? ”

Mr. Che You said: "Childe doesn't know. In the tent of that day, the prince shouted, 'There is an assassin,' and marched forward bravely, and the lord was in the tent. Seeing that the son was wounded, he marched forward bravely with the generals, wanting to capture the traitor. He forced the Assassins to kill themselves. At that time, our lord praised the prince and said, he was not afraid of danger, and he died without hesitation, who could he do it if he was not a warrior! ”

Zheng Anping said: "The ancients said, and those who are confidants die for them." If the minister has the general's care, he should also die. I wish to hear the general's order, and I dare not resign! ”

Mr. Che You said again: "Son, it's bad! When the general heard Gongzi's order, he wanted Gongzi to be alone in Liang, and if he didn't have a foundation, he would be unprepared for everything. Or our house is suitable, or when we help each other succeed! Therefore, we treat each other. ”

Zheng Anping said: "The minister has to be recommended by the prince of Xinling, and if there is a need, he should be served by the king and dare to work as a general!" ”

Mr. Che You said: "The matter of the lawsuit is naturally dedicated to the king, but his private affairs are also ...... Or the general can help! ”

Zheng Anping's heart moved, and said: "It's not selfish, General Lao will help him!" ”

Mr. Che You said: "Wen Gongzi persuaded the farmer to farm, plant mulberry and hemp, and raise calves and dolphins. However, the son may be in addition to the lawsuit, self-farming, self-spinning, and those who want to make the best use of it, the general will help him! ”