Chu Zhuangyun and Nangong Zhiyuan traveled day and night along the way, racing against the rising sun during the day and the stars at night. On this day, the two entered the stone gate. Chu Zhuangyun's horse walked in front, but Nangong Zhi was far behind and shouted: "Brother Zhuang Yun, Brother Zhuang Yun! Let's take a rest." ”

Chu Zhuang Yun looked back, waited for Nangong Zhiyuan to approach forward little by little, and said, "Oh, Brother Nangong." It's not that I'm too impatient. Why am I not tired? It's just that I always think of the people of Xuanfu who are suffering from the plague, and I think of the third brother's life every time he defends the city. How dare I ...... so easily Alas......"

Nangong Zhiyuan rode over leisurely, and also said: "Fifth brother, how can you not know your love for the people?" It's just that ......" Chu Zhuangyun interrupted his words and said with a smile: "Thank you Brother Nangong for understanding." Then let's go to Handan (now Handan City, Hebei) and rest again!"

Nangong Zhiyuan rolled his eyes, put his arms around the horse's neck, leaned his head on the horse, made a tired look, and said, "Handan, what about the journey that is about six hundred miles away from Shimen! I said Brother Zhuang Yun, even if we are energetic, we can still persevere." But horses can't, they're livestock after all. ”

Chu Zhuangyun looked at Nangong Zhiyuan helplessly, so he had to shrug his shoulders, nodded and said, "Okay." Brother Nangong, what you said is reasonable. The two went into the city and found an inn.

As soon as the two of them got off the horse, the shopkeeper greeted them warmly, respectfully took the reins of the horse, nodded and said, "Two masters, please inside." Although the small shop is not large, it has a wide range of delicacies. "Welcome Chu Zhuangyun and Nangong Zhiyuan into the inn. Chu Zhuangyun looked up at the inn's signboard: Buda Inn. Chu Zhuangyun smiled unconsciously: "It's not a big" inn. Hehe, that's humble.

The two sat down at a relatively clean table. The shopkeeper hurried over, nodded again and said, "Two guest officers, what do you want?" Nangong Zhiyuan asked, "I think your inn is the largest in the city. The ingredients used are probably the best in the city. The shopkeeper nodded again and again: "Master, look at what you said." Our ingredients are all of the highest quality. You bring a random local over on the street, and no one doesn't compliment our Buda Inn on the deliciousness of the food!"

Nangong Zhiyuan nodded, and asked again: "Then do you have any local characteristics?" The shopkeeper looked at Fang Liang with his eyes, thought for a while, and said, "Yes, yes." What are the infinite dumplings, lotus root noodles, and liver breaking......" Chu Zhuangyun took his words and said, "It all sounds good." Let's all have one. The shopkeeper wanted to retreat, but Nangong Zhiyuan stopped him and asked, "Little second brother." Would it be good to tell me the allusions or stories of these dishes?"

The shopkeeper replied with a smile: "This master is really a scholar, comparable to the ancient Confucian sage who was ashamed to ask. The two masters asked the origin of these dishes, and they really asked the right person. For example, this liver collapse bar is said to have originated from the Tang Dynasty general Guo Ziyi after retreating from the enemy in Zhending (now Zhengding County, Hebei Province) and returning to the camp, the soldiers fed on stewed beef liver, although there was some paste but full of fragrance. Later, a chef surnamed Ma tried to add soup and seasonings to it, and finally it became a "broken liver", which has been passed down to this day. Chu Zhuangyun nodded unconsciously.

The shopkeeper continued: "Let's talk about this Wuji dumpling, according to legend, the Song Dynasty boy 'Bao Qingtian' passed through Wuji County in a hurry, and just arrived at the west gate of the county, he smelled the fragrance of buckwheat dumplings, so he hurriedly walked into a dumpling restaurant and called the shopkeeper: 'Quickly go to the three bowls of buckwheat dumplings'." The shopkeeper deliberately increased the portion, filled three bowls, and brought them to Bao Zheng: "You can finish eating these three bowls of dumplings, and my nose will let you beat three mallets." Bao Zheng said: "If I can't finish eating, let you pour three bowls of sweet vinegar into my nose and eyes." Who knew that this hungry and hungry black man ate three bowls of dumplings in one go, and drank three bowls of sweet vinegar. Bao Zheng shouted: "Shopkeeper, come and get the mallet." At this time, the shopkeeper was so frightened that he ran away. This story has been passed down to this day, which is why we always like to add a little more vinegar to our buckwheat dumplings now. After speaking, he smiled innocently.

Nangong Zhiyuan also smiled: "That shopkeeper dared to tease Bao Qingtian, and being beaten can be regarded as 'deserved'." The shopkeeper and Chu Zhuangyun both laughed "haha".

The shopkeeper continued: "Two masters, the origin of this lotus noodle is big. This lotus noodle originated from the Sui and Tang dynasties, according to the Yuan Dynasty Marco Polo's "Marco Polo's Travels" record, said that their country's Italian hollow flour is according to the 'Gaocheng Palace Noodles - Lotus Root Noodles' imitation and evolution. The contemporary poet Ling Ruzi once wrote a poem: everyone praises the lotus flower as precious as a fairy, and sighs deeply and tilian. Don't worry about the fear of breaking the thread, and turning into lotus root noodles is all fate. It is also highly praised for 'Gaocheng Palace Noodles - Lotus Root Noodles'. ”

Nangong Zhiyuan said in surprise: "Little second brother, you know a lot." Why did you become a shopkeeper?" The shopkeeper said with a wry smile: "Two masters, the little one comes from a humble background, and he relies on this to support his family every day, how can I not remember it?" Chu Zhuangyun said: "That's it, little second brother." Don't call us grandpa, he's grandpai, we're on an equal footing. Also, what's your name?" said the shopkeeper, "Thanks to the two masters...... Oh no, the two of you can afford it, my surname is Fu, and my name is Chongsi. Two guest officers, I'll go and prepare the dishes for you first. After saying that, he hurriedly retreated.

Nangong Zhiyuan sighed and said, "Many talented people like Chongsi have disappeared into the crowd of the market. It's a pity. Chu Zhuangyun didn't speak, just thought quietly for a while. Halfway, he said suddenly, "Brother Nangong." What do you think of Chongsi?" Nangong Zhiyuan replied, "Hmm...... Very good, excellent memory, honest and diligent. Chu Zhuangyun smiled and said, "That...... Why don't we take him with us!" Nangong Zhiyuan's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise at first, and then nodded in agreement: "This is a good idea, Chongsi will definitely be able to provide us with a lot of help." ”

At this time, Fu Chongsi put on lotus root noodles, Wuji dumplings and broken liver, and was about to retreat. Chu Zhuangyun stopped him and said, "Fourth brother, come." He beckoned him to sit next to him.

Nangong Zhiyuan asked, "Fourth brother, are there any old people in the family?" Fu Chongsi lowered his head and said in a sad voice: "The villain was unfortunate when he was young, and the two elders in the family were all poisoned. As he spoke, he buried his head and sobbed in a low voice.

Chu Zhuangyun is the most chivalrous, hearing this, the chivalrous spirit in his chest suddenly appeared, and he took the case and asked: "Who is so lawless?" Take me to suppress it!" Nangong Zhiyuan also slowly stood up, patted Chu Zhuangyun's shoulder and said, "Brother Zhuang Yun, don't be so impulsive." Come on, come on, sit down first. ”

Fu Chongsi said: "Two of you, after leaving the city, there is a mountain not far from the north, which is called the Charm Mountain by the locals. Because there is a gang of bandits on the mountain, they often rob houses and houses, which makes the entire Shimen City panic. Chu Zhuangyun said: "Why didn't the imperial court send troops to encircle and suppress it?" Fu Chongsi sighed: "That group of bandits is known for their swiftness and cunning with soldiers, and no one can live to see their iron horses. The soldiers of the imperial court could not find any trace of them, let alone exterminate them. He sighed deeply as he spoke.

Chu Zhuangyun said: "That's it." Then I'll do the right thing for heaven once today. After speaking, he carried light power under his feet and jumped out. With his left hand, he untied the reins, jumped handsomely on the horse's back, and rode away.

Nangong Zhiyuan had just chased out of the gate, only to see Chu Zhuangyun disappearing, leaving only the rolling yellow sand scattered in the sky......

Nangong Zhiyuan sighed and slowly walked in front of Fu Chongsi. Fu Chongsi still looked teary-eyed, Nangong Zhiyuan shook his head and said, "That's it, it's just destiny." Brother Zhuang Yun should have this calamity. ”

Fu Chongsi suddenly felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and gurgling blood spurted out of his chest and back. Fu Chongsi fell heavily to the ground, looking at Nangong Zhiyuan with straight eyes, and his whole body convulsed. Nangong Zhiyuan looked at him with a smile, and then floated out. This was followed by a burst of surprise from the people around and the innkeeper's scolding......

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Chu Zhuangyun galloped all the way to the Charm Mountain, Chu Zhuangyun looked up: the pine trees at this time are all emerald green, the weeds have also grown, the mountains are all emerald green, and then dotted with golden rape flowers, it is like a beautiful fairyland on earth.

What a thriving scene!Chu Zhuangyun thought involuntarily in his heart.

Suddenly, there were several men on the opposite side who had finished their strong suits, all sitting on yellow-maned horses of all colors, and rushed towards Chu Zhuangyun.

Chu Zhuangyun was not afraid, and sneered at the approaching people. One of the people who came shouted: "Hmph! I dare to break into my Charm Mountain, I am not small!" Chu Zhuangyun also replied with a sneer: "Hehe, you are a scum in the world, everyone can punish you! Today, I, Chu Zhuangyun, have come to kill you for the sake of heaven!"

When the leader heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then he burst out laughing, and the people on both sides of his entourage also laughed. The leader spoke: "Hmm? It's up to you? Hehe, even if you are the world-famous Fifth Prince of Truman, you still want to alarm every flower and grass we have here!"

Chu Zhuangyun was furious after hearing this, and said: "If you don't kill this thief, I, Chu Zhuangyun, swear not to be a human being!" I heard the leader scream in response, and then he fell off his horse, and saw that he would not live.

The rest of the entourage was furious and said, "This bastard killed the fifth master! I can't spare him!" and then drew their blades one after another, urging their horses to pounce on Chu Zhuangyun.

Chu Zhuangyun sneered and said: "Although Zhuang Yun is a little thief, he is afraid of a little thief?" The rest of the people slashed their blades at Chu Zhuangyun one after another. Chu Zhuangyun snorted slightly at the tip of his nose, wielding the light sun and moon flute to spread the blades one after another. However, the group of people themselves were rebuffed, and one by one they were shaken off their horses and fell a few feet away.

When the five or six bandits not far away saw this, they were so frightened that they turned their horses around and ran into the mountains. Chu Zhuangyun said with a smile: "A group of rabble that will disperse as soon as they are beaten. Why did Fu Chongsi say that they were very difficult to deal with? He really overestimated them! Haha. After saying that, he also pursued on horseback and entered the mountain pass.