The portable magic tower of the Three Kingdoms

"That's right!" Zhang Fei suddenly remembered something, "The banquet will start in about half an hour. The elder brother is the head of the militia, so don't be late, it will be very bad!"

"Anxin, after all, I am active in the Zhuangzi area." Liu Tao replied, and then went to find Lu Yan.

Lu Yan also just came back. He went to communicate with the county lieutenant and borrowed some military craftsmen. The horseshoes are not bad. Ordinary craftsmen and even some craftsman apprentices can make them.

"Recommend talents?" Lu Yan looked a little strange, "I have been inviting you to the gathering of scholars for the past year. Who would say no to it at that time?"

"A bunch of boastful guys, it's too troublesome to get along with..." Liu Tao replied casually.

It is said to be a gathering of scholars, but it is actually a gathering of a group of businessmen, gentry or local tyrants, inviting a dozen or twenty poor families to talk about state affairs, talk about romance, recite poems and compose Fu and other gatherings.There are also private banquets held by officials and eunuchs.It is very important for scholars, especially poor families. If they are valued by a businessman, they may get funding, and even declare that if they can spread the word through them, they may be favored by a big man.

It is said that Zhu Jun helped Zhou Gui back then, and after the latter became an official, he mentioned this matter at a banquet and said that he was very grateful to Zhu Jun.This matter spread to the ears of the county magistrate, who became curious about Zhu Jun and recommended him to the county magistrate. From then on, he became a county magistrate. Ju Xiaolian was able to officially become an official, and his official career was prosperous.

Although there are not many examples of such poor families becoming officials and making great achievements, they do exist.The most famous one is the 'Eight Kitchens', who can give money to the people when they are in trouble, and can also entertain the scholars who come and go. In the final analysis, it is to spend money to buy fame.

The same is true in the past few years since Liu Bei came back.In the official history, he raised his arms and directly got the support of Zhang Fei and Guan Yu.

Liu Bei was like this in small fights, but those eight people spent money to get the title of "Eight Cooks" and then started to become officials.The most famous ones are Wang Fen and Zhang Miao. Wang Fen eventually became the governor of Jizhou, while Zhang Miao became the prefect of Chenliu.

It is precisely in this era that reputation is so important, so even if Lu Yan doesn't like it, she has to socialize obediently.Liu Tao just crossed over and was out of tune with this era, and he set his target on Zhang Fei, so he didn't intend to waste this time.

"If you can't even express your own ambitions and ideas, and others don't even know who you are, how can they know that you are talented?" Lu Yan shook her head.

That's right, compared to a purely live-action kanban, someone who can speak a few lines is already a special treatment.

"Speaking frankly, do you recommend someone to come here?" Liu Tao directly played a rogue.

"In Zhuo County... there is only one person who can truly be considered a talent, and who may join the army!" Lu Yan pointed a finger, "Jian Yong, Jian Xianhe!"

"What's the difference between that and not telling?" Liu Tao was upset, "He is Liu Bei's friend, will he join the militia I formed?"

"It's hard to say, if you want to get ahead, you have to get ahead first." Lu Yan thought for a while, "But you have to get used to his bad temper!"

Jian Yong's talent must be there, and his status under Liu Bei's command is second only to Mi Zhu in history. In other words, in official history, his ranking is higher than Zhuge Liang.He often acts as a lobbyist and helps Liu Bei run around.Joined Liu Bei at the most difficult time, no matter how difficult it was, he never gave up on him, but he is a person who values ​​love and righteousness.

It's just that there are some flaws in personality. In the final analysis, it's careless, big or small, acting rashly... and so on.

Of course, looking at it from another angle, with this person's attitude, except for Liu Bei, it is estimated that no one will be convinced by him.In other words, there is no need to worry about it. He will rebel or become a dictator, because no one wants to form a party with him. He is a standard lonely minister!

"He's really talented, even if he... is more presumptuous, I can bear it!" Liu Tao didn't finish his sentence, and was really worried that he wouldn't be able to adapt to his personality.

Just like in later generations, some people have a big tolerance, so they can make some bad friends, and it is easier to get along with each other by cursing each other.But some people are easy to be serious, and they feel a little unhappy when they hurt themselves a few words. Liu Tao can be regarded as such a type.

Of course, unhappiness can be tolerated anyway, it depends on how much the other party will suffer.If you can't bear it, you should be beaten, you have to be beaten, there is no way, he just has a bad temper!

"In that case, why don't you take advantage of ten days to visit him?" Lu Yan nodded upon hearing this.

"This matter... eh... headache..." Liu Tao scratched his head, at this moment, he was still a little tangled in his heart.

Chapter 18

Of course, there is no way to implement it for the time being.Liu Tao washed up a bit, changed into a new robe, tidied his hat, and then walked towards the banquet site.

When they came to the crowd, Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang could hardly bear Liu Tao's restraint, and after a closer look, they exclaimed: "What a Mr. Pianpian!"

Wearing armor before, she has a little more heroic spirit, but when she is still young and has a slightly strong manner, she feels nondescript.On the contrary, now that I put on robes and dress up as a scholar, this literary spirit is highlighted, and a little childishness that has not dissipated has also become a symbol of youth and vitality.It can be seen that dressing is really particular!

The two immediately felt that the man in front of him might not be an excellent coach, but he must be a noble scribe.In this case, as long as Liu Tao does not reveal his vulgar behavior, then this impression will be deeply imprinted in the minds of the two of them.

Communication was not good in ancient times, meeting once, meeting again, knowing the latest news, may be a lifetime.For example, Fang Zhongyong in "Injury Zhongyong", who was able to recite poems at the age of five, and was still passing it on at the age of 12, attracted Wang Anshi to check it out.

Even if it was "disappeared by everyone" later, it may be said that in some farther places, the story of "Fang Prodigy" was still circulating.

"You two love me, please take a seat!" Liu Tao politely saluted the two, and then signaled them to take their seats.He is not used to the etiquette of this era, but in his inherited memory, Lu Zhi taught it.

Before the banquet started, I recalled it for a long time, and then rehearsed several times.After all, not only did he want to impress these two wealthy merchants tonight, but he also wanted to trick Guan Yu into joining him!

Zhang Fei was also proud, and brought out all the best wine and meat in the family. Of course, they were the only ones who could enjoy it.The soldiers below had other rewards, and he was willing to take out Yuhuchun directly, and gave them to the soldiers below, and even the caravan people to taste.

For him, it was just an advertisement. These guys and guards drank it and thought it was good, and they had to brag to others in the future, so that Yuhuchun's reputation would spread.Yuhuchun is so famous, so Jiuxian Niang, it is naturally a fairy product!

"Yun Chang, here's a toast to you, thank you for your help this time!" Liu Tao had to toast Guan Yu.

"Where, where, this is just a matter of Guan's job." Guan Yu didn't expect Liu Tao to change his clothes, and his temperament changed so much that he felt afraid to look directly at him.When the other party toasted, he felt the excitement of being honored by a corporal.

"No, no, reward if you have merit, Yun Chang contributed a lot this time!" Zhang Shiping smiled, he could feel that Liu Tao seemed to be planning to win Guan Yu over, but in fact, he would want to win him over if he could.Then a thug is hard to find, if possible, I really hope to be recruited as an enshrinement.

For rangers, if you become an enshrinement, even if you have a family, even if your skills are regressed, you can still train the master's servant's skills, and you can even serve as a training partner for the master's children, teaching them martial arts, no longer need to go out everywhere Wandering and wandering.

Zhang Shiping also did what he said, and immediately ordered his entourage to take out a consistent, and handed it to Guan Yu as a thank you.These days, one penny can buy two pancakes, which is the unfermented and fat-free pancake that Liu Tao ate before.If you spend a lot of money, if you cut down on food and clothing, it will be enough for a year!

Guan Yu was also aware of this, so he gave way again and again, but in the end he couldn't resist Zhang Shiping's enthusiasm, so he had to accept it.Unavoidable, Liu Tao and Zhang Shiping took the opportunity to drink three glasses of wine.

"This Jiuxian Niang is really strong, but it's mellow enough..." Guan Yu blushed completely after drinking a bottle.

"Master Zhang, this wine is indeed very good..." Zhang Shiping was also very interested in this wine, "We plan to buy some back. I wonder how much Zhuangzi still has?"

"Sorry, I have joined the army now, and the property has been handed over to the elders in the family. If Mr. Zhang wants to buy something, please communicate with my uncle." Zhang Fei pleaded guilty, and then recommended the uncle around him to Zhang Shiping.

You can't do things half-heartedly. Since you have already planned to strive for fame, the family business can only be delegated.

Besides Jiuxianniang's already famous name, even if the secret recipe is accidentally leaked out in the future, as long as the family's uncle doesn't make foolish tricks, the Zhang family will still be the largest wine and meat merchant in Zhuo County.

"Master Zhang has great ambition, and Zhang admires it. It's a pity that Shiping is no longer young, otherwise he would have to participate." Zhang Shiping sighed.After he separated from Liu Tao, he kept thinking about it, and later found out that this militia group was very powerful. If he was lucky, he might be able to become a colonel directly, or even put it outside, as a county magistrate or something...

It's just that if he waits until he goes back to form, and then sends out troops, I'm afraid the Yellow Turban thieves will be crusaded!

"Ha, Master Zhang doesn't know something!" Liu Tao heard this, and naturally he would not miss this opportunity, "Our militia is just starting up, and we are short of talents. If there is any child in the family who likes to wield knives and guns, why not introduce them?"

Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang were taken aback when they heard the words, then exchanged glances with each other, and finally replied: "What Master Liu said is very true. When we return to Zhongshan County this time, the two of us will definitely go back and have a look, and recommend some talents to come here." Lord Liu listens to it!"

Liu Tao's current status is also embarrassing. Although he is a Han family member, he is white. The militia was formed spontaneously, not by the imperial court.It's definitely not good to call him a general, let alone a marshal, so he can only be called 'Master Liu' to show respect.

Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang planned to take a ride, and Liu Tao also hoped to have more people, and the relationship between the two parties immediately took a step forward.The cups and cups were intertwined, Liu Tao got a little drunk by accident, but the other two fell to the ground directly, and were carried back to rest by the attendants.

"Yun Chang, don't you want to drink more?" Liu Tao was half-drunk at the moment, and he still retained enough sanity, but he also pretended to be drunk and came to Guan Yu.

"Yu is too strong to drink, continue to drink, I'm afraid he will go out sideways..." Although Guan Yu drank, he didn't drink too much, and he drank almost, so he didn't take the initiative to drink again.

"Then let's not drink, let's talk about business!" Liu Tao sat directly beside him, "How did you think about the thing I told you during the day?"

"This... Yu, I haven't thought about it yet..." Although Guan Yu was moved, joining the army and being hired were two different things.The latter is short-term, just let us know in advance when you want to leave.The former is long-term, and joining the army does not mean that you can retire just by quitting.

"A manly man, you can get fame right away, what have you thought about?" Liu Tao deliberately drank like crazy, drew his sword and danced directly in the venue, "Why don't you bring a Wu hook and collect the fifty states of Guanshan, please?" Temporarily go to Yuntai Pavilion, if you are a scholar with tens of thousands of households?"

"Okay, pride!" Zhang Fei also echoed.

"But there are only thirteen prefectures in the big man..." Lu Yan did the calculations again and again, feeling that he couldn't figure it out.