The so-called Dongshan Garden, the original cross-courtyard of the Zhao Mansion is completely opened, carefully arranged, quite interesting in the south of the Yangtze River. It's just that this pavilion is clear, and I don't know how much work it took to build it when it was built. Zhao Yu already knew that his family was a little embarrassed, and when he saw the elegance of this garden, he became more and more displeased in his heart.

At this time, the scholars and scholars in the garden had already seen Zhao Lin and his party, and someone staggered forward with a wine glass in his hand, and said with a smile: "Brother Yan Zheng has always buried himself in the pile of books, and he doesn't like literary gatherings, how can he have time to come over today?"

Zhao Linsheng had an eye disease, and he couldn't see which person this person was, so he only waved his hand as a salute and asked, "Where is my eldest brother?"

"Zhao Chengcheng splashed ink in the hall, and his writing style is really admirable!" the man said, and stepped aside.

Zhao Yu followed the second brother into the garden, and saw the pavilions, gardens, and stones, sitting or lying, groups of literati, gathered about twenty or thirty people. In the bamboo pavilion where the water surrounds the circle, there are two singers, one playing the yaoqin and the other holding the pipa. Three tables are placed in a row, on which are placed all kinds of Wuzhong cold dishes and drinks, so that everyone can take their own clothes. Now everyone is drinking strongly, and there is no special reaction to the arrival of Zhao Lin and the other three.

Zhao Yu saw that the eldest brother not only gathered to drink and have fun, but also invited the singer to the house to openly engage in daytime prostitution, so he immediately sank his face and said coldly: "How can my father let him mess around?"

Zhao Lin turned around and said: "Xu is not happy to go, the eldest brother is proud, but he was forced by his father to retreat bravely." Half a year after returning home, the sister-in-law died early because she was a Guanzhong person who was dissatisfied with the water and soil in the south of the Yangtze River, and her depression was difficult to heal. Since then, the eldest brother has indulged in poetry and books, and his behavior is close to that unruly celebrity, and he can't listen to anyone's persuasion. ”

With that, Zhao Lin walked into a hall first, and Zhao Yu walked in with him. I only saw a middle-aged scribe with a wide belt writing in front of the desk, four or five people gathered around him, exclaiming from time to time, and a charming woman behind him fanned the fragrance.

This middle-aged scribe is Zhao Yu's eldest brother Zhao Qi, he put his mind in front of him, about a quarter of an hour, he suddenly put away his pen, looked up and saw Zhao Lin, and said with joy: "When did Yan Zheng come?

Zhao Lin leaned over and took a look, and said with a smile: "Big brother's penmanship is getting older and older, and this picture is very good." After everyone heard this, they all praised each other, and Zhao Qi became more and more happy, and took a glass of wine and drank it all.

Zhao Yu also went up to take a look, this painting is only proficient in two words, and it is not a treasure. Of the three brothers in this family, only Zhao Lin can really pass on the rhyme of his grandfather's pen and ink. For example, Zhao Yu has always loved martial arts, but Zhao Qi is limited by talent, this is the evaluation of his father Zhao Yong.

Zhao Qi glanced at Zhao Yu, who didn't have much praise, and asked, "This little brother is a little blind." ”

Zhao Lin turned his head and said with a smile: "Big brother, you are not strong enough to drink, isn't this the third brother who has been away from home for many years!"

"Big brother. Zhao Yu stepped forward, nodded and shouted.

Zhao Qi looked at Zhao Yu, and there was no joy or anger in his drunken eyes, but he bowed his head slightly and said, "If you come home, you will stay for a few more days." My father is old, and he thinks of you all the time. ”

After saying that, he turned his head and ignored Zhao Yu, and walked into the courtyard with a group of scribe friends.

Zhao Lin was afraid that Zhao Yu would be annoyed after being snubbed, so he also found a pot of wine, and the two brothers sat down in the hall and drank each other. It's just that he heard the prodigal laughter outside the door, but Zhao Yu was not happy in his heart, and couldn't help complaining to Zhao Lin: "I have been away from home for many years, and I am really unfilial." But he stayed at his father's knees day and night, and he didn't know how to straighten out the house, take care of the property, and make a good family fail like this, so he still has a reason?"

Zhao Lin sighed and said: "He is such a big person, his son will get married next year, who can stand to point fingers." When the situation is turbulent today, the father summons his son home, which means to protect the family in troubled times. He can't understand this deep meaning, and it is inevitable that he will complain about you. ”

As he was talking, Zhao Qi in the courtyard pointed at Zhao Yu again and said, "Come here." I haven't fulfilled my eldest brother's responsibilities, and I don't know how far you've progressed in your studies. Today, in front of many Shilin friends in Wuzhong, you come to talk to me about the attainments of poetry, books and articles, if there is something you don't understand, everyone will solve your doubts. ”

Hearing that he was embarrassed, Zhao Yu was in a worse mood, so he said coldly: "I have been outside all these years, and I have lived a life of birth and death. ”

Zhao Qi saw that he was openly disobedient to his face, and immediately felt that he couldn't get off the stage, and snorted coldly: "What kind of wind and flowers, snow and moon poems and books! You are so young, how can you develop the arrogant temperament of underestimating all kinds of learning and skills!"

The rest of the people all saw that there was a bit of a stiff atmosphere between the two brothers, but such family affairs were not something that others could ignore, and they all watched coldly.

Seeing this, Zhao Lin kicked Zhao Yu under the table and motioned for him to give his eldest brother a step. Zhao Yu didn't want Fang to go home and make a joke about brotherly discord in front of outsiders, nodded and said, "Big brother is right, I have nothing to say." ”

Zhao Qi gave up, no longer paid attention to Zhao Yu, turned around and stopped talking about poetry, but talked about current affairs, pointed to a middle-aged man in the crowd and said with a smile: "Brother Zhou once said that he had a plan to sacrifice the Yang Hussars of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Zhejiang, and he could go to Susong to thief Zhang Shicheng and save millions of people in Susong from fire and water, I don't know if it has ever been done?"

That Brother Zhou was pointed out, his face was red and bright, and Gu Pan said proudly: "Although my plan may not be able to get rid of Zhang Thief overnight, if Yang Huqi follows the plan, it will only be between ten months and months." ”

"I want to hear it in detail!" everyone clamored, learning to become a literary and martial arts and selling it to the emperor's family is a long-cherished wish of a scholar's life, and no one is exempt from vulgarity.

Zhao Yu heard Brother Zhou's determined tone, and he was also curious in his heart, so he couldn't help but listen. The so-called Yang Hussar is the commander of the Yuan Dynasty to guard Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and the Miao people under his command are brave and good at fighting, but they still can't resist Zhang Shicheng's army. Zhao Yu was also curious, what kind of trick could be worth 100,000 strong teams.

That Brother Zhou looked like he was scolding Fang Xuan, pacing in the court with a wine glass, and said, "My plan is divided into three steps. The first is the false seal, that Zhang Shicheng was born recklessly, how can he resist the temptation of high-ranking officials, and the court treats him with a vacant position, which can reduce his army's fighting spirit. The second is discord, the Zhang brothers made an appointment to raise troops......"

Everyone listened very seriously, nodding their heads and smacking their tongues from time to time, praising this wonderful plan that can calm the world.

Zhao Yu lost interest after hearing this first step, and a group of ghost and bad scholars who stayed at home dug out their hearts to come up with this clumsy plan, and they dared to hope to solve Zhang Shicheng, a heroic figure, which can be regarded as a whimsical idea. I just hope that this scholar doesn't take it seriously, otherwise don't talk about solving Zhang Shicheng, I'm afraid that Yang Wanzhi will break his hands and feet and throw him out of the house first.

After hearing this, Zhao Qi couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Brother Zhou's clever plan is to calm the world, but I know that it will not be a thing in the pool in the future." When I was in the sea of eunuchs, I still had some friendship with my colleagues in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and later I wrote a letter to Brother Zhou to introduce Yang Hussar. ”

The scholar surnamed Zhou was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly thanked him, but after getting up, he said ashamedly: "It's a pity that the family has no permanent property, the bag is shy, and although there is a furrow in the chest, I can't make the trip for a long time." ”

When Zhao Qi heard this, he patted his chest and promised: "This is a major matter of determining the country and the country, how can Brother Zhou be in vain." I have a lot of money in my family, and I will seal fifty taels of silver as Brother Zhou's Qingyun Road funds later, and I hope Brother Zhou will not refuse!"

Zhao Lin turned his head and smiled bitterly at Zhao Yu: "Fortunately, today is not a poetry competition, otherwise there will be many more lottery heads." ”

Zhao Yu heard and witnessed it, and he really had nothing to say about this naïve eldest brother, no wonder he was full of guests, if he came here every three or five times, anyone would flock to it!

When everyone was laughing and talking, Menzi suddenly came to report that Jiangnan Shen Wansan had come to worship. Hearing this name, everyone in the courtyard changed their faces, Shen Caishen is known to women and children in the land south of the Yangtze River, although this person is a businessman, but he is rich and rivals the country, and he is a legendary figure.

Zhao Qi's face was not very calm, and he was silent for a while before he raised his head and smiled a little proudly: "Although this Shen Wansan is a businessman, his ancestor is also a scholarly family, and he has a little friendship with my family, so he can be regarded as an elegant businessman." Since he has come to pay homage, it is not good to turn him away, so go and invite him in. ”

After that, he turned his head and instructed the servants to prepare the things for the banquet, then walked into the hall, pointed to Zhao Yu and said, "I have a distinguished guest coming, you can avoid it first and go to the corner." There will be a banquet later, which will also be counted as washing the dust for you. ”

This tone seems to regard Zhao Yu as such a person who can't be on the stage. After that, he ignored Zhao Yu's reaction, and ordered people to set up the hall.

Zhao Yu laughed angrily, stood up, kicked over the table in front of him, walked out of the door, and said to the people waiting for the banquet in the courtyard: "Everyone, there are some trivial matters in the Han family today, and it is inconvenient to entertain them, so please go back." ”

When everyone heard this unceremonious eviction order, they froze, and then they were angry and whispered.

When Zhao Qi saw Zhao Yu's action, he lowered his face and said coldly: "San Lang, you are confused! The audience is all my best friends, the mainstay of Jiangnan Shilin, how can you be allowed to drink around! Hurry up and go back to the backyard for me, don't be embarrassed in front of others!"

At this time, Shen Wansan and his party had already walked through the atrium, and they could faintly see that they were walking here. Zhao Qi became more and more anxious, and immediately ordered the servants to pull Zhao Yu down.

Zhao Yu looked back and glared at a few servants who came up, and his cold eyes were so frightened that people didn't dare to move.

At this time, Shen Wansan's smiling face poked in from the courtyard gate, and when he saw Zhao Yu, he was about to walk up, but Zhao Yu waved his hand and said irritably: "Come back tomorrow, my house is in a mess, and I don't have the heart to entertain you." ”

Hearing this, Shen Wansan hurriedly stopped his steps, stayed away, and then retreated.

Seeing that the famous Jiangnan God of Wealth was expelled by a word, everyone's faces became more and more embarrassed, and they didn't dare to stay to see the liveliness of the brothers, and they didn't have time to say goodbye, and they dispersed.

Seeing that the distinguished guests came to the door but were kicked out, and the guests in the hall also left one after another, and the garden was in a mess, Zhao Qi was extremely embarrassed, and pointed at Zhao Yu and said in a trembling voice: "What are you going to do? Our Zhao family's reputation of father, son, filial piety, brother, friend and brother Gong has been completely ruined by your disobedient bastard today!"

Zhao Yuli ignored Zhao Qi, walked straight out of the garden, and instructed the guards of the Five Elements Banner brought by Shen Wansan at the door: "Guard the door, don't let irrelevant people enter and exit again!" (To be continued.) )