Fish swimming around the world

Mr. Jiang, who had made money, behaved like a street performer. He immediately found a wine stand, ordered some hard dishes, and prepared to feast.

At this moment, a man suddenly sat down opposite him.

Jiang Fan, who was pouring wine, was stunned for a moment, because this man turned out to be the old man who gave a generous reward.

"Hello, hello..." Jiang Fan quickly stood up and bowed with a smile. What was he talking about? After all, he was a big shot on the list.

The old man stroked his two thick black beards on his upper lip, which looked like buffalo horns, and laughed.

"Young man, can I ask for a glass of wine?"

"What are you talking about? It is a blessing for me that you are humble and supportive." He quickly poured wine for the old man.

The old man was not polite. He picked up the wine cup and sniffed it gently: "Hmm... Not bad... Daizhou Green Ant, although it is not as good as the world's number one Shaodaozi, it is also a famous wine in Daizhou."

As he said, he took a small sip, smacked his lips twice, and then slowly put it down.

"Your accent doesn't sound like a local, where are you from?"

Jiang Fan handed him a pair of chopsticks and smiled: "I have lived at the foot of Cangshan Mountain for generations. My ancestors have been monkey trainers for eight generations. I heard that your place is prosperous and wealthy, so I came here to make a living."

"Oh? Haha..." The old man has a wealthy appearance and a kind face, like a wealthy businessman, which makes people feel good easily.

"So that's how it is. Cangshan Mountain runs through Qin and Wei, stretching for 6,000 miles. I wonder what your surname is and where your fairyland is?"

"Country people don't have names. My surname is Jiang, and I'm the third child in my family. Everyone calls me Jiang San. I wonder what your surname is, sir?"

The old man smiled and said, "So it's Brother Jiang, I'm Zhang."

Zhang? Jiang Fan was stunned. Does he not want to say his name?

The old man said, "It's not that I don't want to give my name. My surname is Zhang, and my given name is a certain character."

Jiang Fan was quite surprised. This name is quite interesting.

"Brother, you haven't told me where your fairyland is?" The old man continued to ask.

Jiang Fan hurriedly said, "I dare not talk about the fairyland. I have lived in Hecang County, Jiangjia Village for generations."

"Hecang...Yuzhou..." The old man nodded: "It is an unowned land at the junction of Qin and Wei."

Jiang Fan smiled and said, "That was in the past. Now it is the fief of the King of Zhenxi. Our place is much more peaceful now, and life is still acceptable."

"Yeah, that's right. I almost forgot that Hecang County is now the fief of the King of Zhenxi. There are large troops stationed there, so it can't be considered an unowned land."

Jiang Fan smiled and made a gesture of invitation: "Mr. Zhang, please have some food."

The old man didn't dislike it. He symbolically put a piece of meat into his mouth and chewed it slowly. This slow chewing was a bit like a rich man.

After swallowing a mouthful of meat, the old man took another sip of wine and then looked at Xiao Xixi and said, "This child is really good and likable."

"My youngest sister, Jiang Xiaolian, nicknamed Xixi, is fifteen years younger than me. Children of poor families grow up early. She has come out to make a living with me at such a young age."

"Children of poor families grow up early. This is a good saying. Brother treats people and speaks calmly and politely, not like a vulgar street performer."

Jiang Fan just smiled: "After being in the world for a long time, you should understand some worldly ways."

"Yeah, yeah, that makes sense, but it's easier said than done to treat people. Brother is better than many guys who are in high positions but don't know anything."

Jiang Fan's heart moved slightly. Just now when he came over from this old man, he felt a little strange. Could it be that he liked Xiao Xixi to this extent? Now that these words came out, it seemed to have a hint.

I am just a monkey showman. Why is he talking about these things? At least the person he chose for the conversation is completely unreasonable.

"This, this... I am just a street juggler, I don't know anything about the nobles and gentlemen." Jiang Fan seemed a little cautious.

The old man laughed and said, "I got along well with you today. I just said it casually. I have some feelings after meeting so many people. Don't mind it, little brother."

"Yes, yes... Seeing that you are dressed in gorgeous clothes and have an extraordinary demeanor, you must be from a wealthy family."

The old man said, "Wealthy nobles and peddlers are all human beings. Everyone grows up eating grain and drinking water. What's the difference?"

"Oh, the old man's words are profound. I, a vulgar boy, can't really understand them."

The old man stroked his beard and said, "It's okay. Since we get along well, let's chat casually. What I mean is that people are the same and there is no need to distinguish between high and low."

Jiang Fan waved his hands repeatedly, "I dare not say that. You are a noble man who is beyond my reach. I am very honored to sit here."

The old man laughed and pointed to the majestic and towering Mount Tai in the distance, "What kind of noble man am I? The real noble man is up there."

Jiang Fan turned his head and looked at it, and bowed with his hands together with piety: "That is a holy land. I respect it very much in my heart. For a layman like me, even a glance at it is an offense to the holy land."

"Offense?" The old man said lightly: "The reason why the holy land is a holy land is because it is for the people of the world to uphold justice and has the responsibility to supervise the temple and the country. Why be so afraid of it, didn't I say that we are all human beings, and the nobles above are the same."

Jiang Fan waved his hands repeatedly, his face a little panicked: "I dare not say, I dare not say..."

The old man smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, you and I can talk casually, and no one knows, just chat. It's not your fault, who in the world doesn't worship the holy land as a day. But not everyone, at least I know there is such a person who never takes the holy land seriously. Speaking of it, you should also know that it is your Lord of Yuzhou, the King of the West, the Regent of Xiqin, Jiang Xiaoyao."

Jiang Fan seemed to be startled, with a panicked look on his face: "Oh, that's our master, I don't dare to make rash comments."

The old man smiled lightly and said: "That's right. Ordinary people have the concept of superiority and inferiority engraved in their bones. How dare they easily comment on a high-ranking figure like King Zhenxi? I ​​can't blame you. Even I have this concept deeply ingrained. But the King of Zhenxi is interesting, um... he is a very interesting person. He seems to be born with the belief that everyone is equal. I have never seen such a person, but I really want to go to Yuzhou to see him. "

Jiang Fan hurriedly said: "It seems that you are from a wealthy and noble family. If you want to come to our Yuzhou to do business, we will welcome you."

"Oh? You think I want to do business in Yuzhou?"

"Yuzhou is great. Now it's opening its doors to welcome merchants from all directions. That's called... Oh, by the way, the policies are good. Many merchants have gone there."

The old man nodded: "Jiang Xiaoyao's handwriting is quite good."

He said, not very politely, picked up the chopsticks and continued to pick up the food, still chewing slowly.

Jiang Fan's heart became more and more suspicious. This old man was a bit weird. He seemed to be chatting casually, but his words seemed to have some meaning, and he seemed to have a special interest in him.

But Zhang was chewing his food carefully, and Jiang Fan didn't ask any questions at this time. He only raised the wine flask and filled Zhang's glass.