After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 1249: Drinking Party and Old Friends

The harmonious relationship between Yangshan Chamber of Commerce and the local area is a natural outcome.

The excitement of that night will not be mentioned here.

Several big orders had already come in, waiting for the opening of Yangshan Hall, and there were so many visiting cards that the table couldn't fit them all. Jiang Lishui was transferred here from Jishi Village to be his secretary, and he was so excited that he didn't sleep all night, and he worked like a chicken:

The opportunity I've been dreaming of has finally arrived.

He took out a visiting card from the pile of letters and handed it to He Lingchuan with both hands: "Island Master, the envoy of Pei State has delivered a card. This is the third one."

He Lingchuan glanced at the first two letters, but this time he waved his hand without even looking up: "Press it and ignore it."

"Yes." Jiang Lishui also found it strange. The island owner had clearly asked him to pay attention to the visiting cards from Envoy Pei, but he didn't reply to any of them.

Pei Guo submitted his proposal three times, but each time it fell on deaf ears.

The Situ family borrowed a large amount of money and grain to support the war, which gave them more power and helped them defeat Pixia. This incident caused a great sensation in the surrounding area, and the Yangshan Chamber of Commerce became famous overnight.

Pei State was also one of the seven states that conquered Pixia, and was the first ally of Situ to join the war. Of course, it was very curious about Yangshan Chamber of Commerce and He Lingchuan, and hoped to get to know them.

An outsider who can be so prominent in the central and western parts of the Gold Plains must be either a liar or a financier.

Originally, the former had the highest probability, but the money and food that the Situ family obtained and the battles they won had already demonstrated that the Yangshan Chamber of Commerce was indeed powerful.

People always flock to the strong. He Lingchuan has received countless visiting cards from surrounding forces of all sizes, and he will selectively respond.

All the forces surrounding Pei State received responses, except for it.

Soon, Situ He sent someone to inform:

The drinking party has been prepared and everyone has been invited.

He Lingchuan immediately called Dou Wenguan: "Put aside the work in your hands for now, let's go meet our old friend."

……

Noon, Zhuyin Tavern.

Jucheng had just been recaptured and had not yet emerged from the state of war. In addition, the population in the city was not large. Currently, only two or three out of ten shops on the main street were open, and there were very few pedestrians.

There are four or five pubs in the city. Zhuyin is not the largest one, but it is the one with the best business.

Since it is called "Zhuyin", the side rooms are all bamboo-wrapped stilt houses, which are quite unique. However, they are a bit old and will creak no matter who walks up and down.

He Lingchuan and Dou Wenguan went up with a creaking sound, and the people inside started to cry out:
"These two are here, they're here!"

There were eleven or twelve people sitting in the room, Situ He was among them, and more than half of the others were familiar faces that He Lingchuan recognized in Lingxu City.

After not seeing each other for more than two years, we exchanged pleasantries as soon as we met.

There was laughter and joy all around, as if we were back in the good old days.

He Lingchuan grabbed the wine glass and expressed his dissatisfaction to Situ He: "You have so many old friends, why did you only find these few for me?"

Today's game was put together by Situ He, and he also brought the people here.

Yu Hai laughed and said, "Situ wants to save you some money."

Situ He clarified: "No, no, I'm not that kind. During these few wars, our good friends were scattered all over the place, and Old He was in a hurry, so it was not easy for me to pick up a few of you. I have to find the others slowly."

The seven-way coalition army is attacking Bisha, and the surrounding area is very turbulent. Everyone knows that they should stay away.

He then said to He Lingchuan: "We are a group of ten or so people from the surrounding area, so the other classmates will have to look further away."

"Okay, you have done a great job. There is no need to rush." ​​He Lingchuan raised his glass, "Come on, let's have a drink for old and new friends!"

In today's game, the old players helped the new ones. He Lingchuan made five or six new friends, all of whom were students who had studied in Lingxu City or Mou State.

These returned students formed their own circles and kept in touch with each other on a regular basis. It was not difficult for Situ He to find them to come over for a drink, but some of them were no longer around during the war.

Everyone chatted about the past, then talked about the changes in Lingxu City two years ago, and then discussed the current situation in the Shining Gold Plains. They sighed about the short life and the withering of plants and trees in autumn, and the sun slowly set in the west.

Wine is a broom to sweep away sorrow, but sometimes the more you sweep, the more sorrow you feel. I don't know which leader started talking about the future of their homeland, but everyone drank silently and suddenly became depressed.

They have all witnessed the prosperity of Beiga and the power of Mou State, and know that the world outside is vast and the land is vast. Only the Golden Plains is backward and impoverished, and has remained unchanged for thousands of years.

For thousands of years, countless heroes and righteous men have set their sights on restoring the country, only to end up in failure. Everyone present here knows that no matter how ambitious they are, they will still end up in the same boat.

The time cycle of the Golden Plains will only repeat again.

Kang Lang, a new student, sighed, "Ignorance is bliss. Sometimes I envy those country men and women who spend their days in a daze, busy with their desks and farms."

Situ He didn't like what he heard. "The last time Pixia attacked, more than a hundred people from Mian Village were abducted and sacrificed to the Ghost King. The Pixia people dug a big pit and buried them all. The bodies were bitten beyond recognition by wild dogs! The country folks you are talking about can't even save their own lives in troubled times! Brother Kang has fertile fields and big houses in his palace, no worries about food and drink, and he has an army to protect him, so he doesn't have to worry about bandits. Why do you envy the common people who are living from day to day?"

He has seen and suffered enough in the past few months.

Kang Lang was choked by him and was speechless, feeling a little ashamed.

At today's gathering, Kang Lang actually has the highest status. Others live in mansions, but he lives in a royal palace.

He was the sixth son of the king of Peleus and the son-in-law of the chief of the Kan tribe. These two forces were among the seven allied forces that attacked Bisha.

Kang Lang went to Beijia one year later than Situ He, and he studied not at Lingxu Imperial Academy but at another academy.

When Situ He explained his background to He Lingchuan, he clearly stated that this prince was loved by his father and almost got himself killed, so he was sent to Beiga to study.

His marriage was naturally also a marriage of arrangement, and it was said that "the bride was stronger than he was" - Situ He's original words.

Although he is a prince, he still has no choice. He Lingchuan understands his feelings.

Yu Hai quickly raised his glass to smooth things over: "The common people's worries are about food and clothing, and our worries are about finding a way out. However, when war breaks out and chaos arises, we are all like floating duckweed, with our lives in the hands of others. Alas, how different can they be?"

Kang Lang nodded: "It was my mistake, don't be upset, Situ."

Dou Wenguan also said, "Yes, I heard that Situ was abducted by Pixia not long ago, and was almost gouged out of his eyes and tongue, and hung upside down on the city gate. Am I exaggerating?"

Situ He raised his left hand, showing three fingers: "Of course not! If it weren't for Brother He's timely rescue, you would have to burn paper money for me now."

Others had noticed the disability on his hand, but they didn't dare to ask. However, Situ He held his head high and was very proud, thinking that it was a medal of bravery, so they didn't worry about asking him about it.

They were chatting animatedly, and He Lingchuan winked at Yu Hai. The two quietly left the table and went to the riverside to get some fresh air.

(End of this chapter)