Fu Tang

Li Congjia really never expected that when he just returned to Anning City, he was proud of the fact that his small site was well built, and when he turned around, he found that his old enemy had stood on his own!

After hearing the news, he didn't realize it for a long time. It was because Zhou Zong called him twice that Li Congjia came back to his senses, pretending to be very calm and asking, "Rebel and stand on his own feet? Is he crazy?"

In history, Zhao Kuangyin did rebel, but that only happened after Guo Rong passed away and the young master was unable to control the powerful ministers. Now... What is Zhao Kuangyin doing?

Li Congjia couldn't think of it, but he felt that it might have something to do with how he cheated him, but thinking about it, at most it would make Guo Rong doubt Zhao Kuangyin, and not directly do anything to Zhao Kuangyin because of this matter, right?

If Zhao Kuangyin was not desperate, or felt that there was no future for him to hang out with this boss, how could he turn against him.

Li Congjia's head was full of question marks, even Zhou Zong couldn't figure it out, and they just got this news now, no one knew the specific situation, they could only stare blankly.

After pondering for a while, Zhou Zong said: "I still have a friend or two in Zhou State, maybe I can ask about it."

He spoke frankly, and Li Congjia didn't think there was anything wrong, he just nodded and said, "It would be best if we could know exactly what happened."

Zhou Zong got Li Congjia's consent, and was about to write a letter when Li Congjia suddenly said, "Since the chief assistant knows someone in Zhou, can you get on line with the caravan?"

Zhou Zong was a little surprised after hearing this, but when he thought about what Li Congjia said earlier about restricting Suzhou economically, he couldn't help but look thoughtful: "This... I'm afraid I have to ask."

Li Congjia said: "Don't worry, the caravan is not hard to find, I just want to find someone more reliable."

In fact, the best choice is for them to form a caravan. After all, these people are worth enough force, but if they form a caravan, the closest Central Plains country to them is Zhou Guo. Li Congjia does not want to deal with Zhou Guo at all now!

Although there is no caravan, restaurants can always be opened. Of course, this matter has to be handled by Yang Xin.

Speaking of Yang Xin, after all, this kid is not so careless as Shi Xueting said. After Li Congjia reminded him, he led people back to Anning City in a hurry. He didn't stay for a minute, and he was very cowardly. , but she was also cowardly, and it was precisely because of this that the people sent by Long Xiu were caught in the air.

It's just that he couldn't be idle, and he didn't know how he grew up, so he started to indulge in studying various dishes. When Li Congjia came to him again and asked him if he still wanted to open a restaurant, Yang Xin's eyes were dazzling.

"Will the city lord still want to open a restaurant? Really?" Yang Xin originally thought that the plan of the restaurant would be abandoned, but he didn't expect that there was still a chance after a turnaround?

Of course, he didn't expect it, and the main reason was that he didn't know that Li Congjia had made a deal with Long Lei, and Long Lei would always help, and once Long Lei tasted the sweetness, he would naturally take the initiative to help in the future.

Seeing him like this, Li Congjia couldn't help laughing: "Why do you care so much about restaurants? I heard that you often spend time in the kitchen recently? You, you, you look like this, be careful not to get angry with your master."

Yang Xin scratched his head, smiled silly, and didn't make any excuses, because he knew that Li Congjia probably couldn't understand the love of food for people who lacked food and drink since childhood, even though Yang Xin's life has become better now, He still has a huge passion for food.

He also felt that he seemed a bit out of place with his surroundings. The people here all had huge ambitions. Their ambitions were so lofty that even his master's inner desires were so lofty that he felt ashamed.

The more this is the case, the more Yang Xin wants to prove his ability. He also knows that the status of a businessman is not high, but he doesn't care about those statuses. Li Congjia can be regarded as half of his master. As long as he doesn't anger Li Congjia, That status is not a problem, so he just wants to help.

He didn't explain, and Li Congjia didn't care, he just called him to him and asked him carefully, and said directly: "This time we are going to open the largest restaurant in Jiuquan County, even if it is not at the beginning, at most one year, I will give it to you." You have to do it in a year, how about it?"

Yang Xin frowned: "Not to mention, our cook is not good, the most important thing is that the dishes are not enough."

As the center of Suzhou, Jiuquan County is already very developed in commerce, and there are many restaurants and wine shops. Those businessmen are naturally very wary of their competitors, especially outsiders like Yang Xin.

Under such circumstances, it is impossible to stand out in Jiuquan County without enough distinctive features. Yang Xin feels that although he has a lot of recipes in his hand, there may not be ones that can be elegant. This is his The point of worry.

After hearing this, Li Congjia said with confidence, "You don't have to worry about this."

Yang Xin looked at Li Congjia longingly. He knew that Li Congjia seemed to have a lot of recipes in his hands, but the recipes given to him before were all relatively simple recipes. ...Is the Lord of his home city handed over to him?

When Li Congjia saw that Yang Xin was looking at him like a puppy, he reluctantly took out a book, which contained some recipes written by him—well, there were no recipes in this period that were more in line with the tastes of people from the Western Regions. .

Yang Xinru found a treasure, put it away carefully, and then said: "But... Long Xiu has bad intentions for me, I'm afraid it won't be so easy to open."

Li Congjia said with a cold look: "You don't have to worry about this, Long Xiu will never come back."

Yang Xin stared blankly at Li Congjia, unable to react for a while, Li Congjia said softly: "Don't worry about opening the store, Long Lei will help you."

"Dragon...Long Lei? Is it the Long Lei I know?"

Li Congjia nodded slightly, and then saw the expression of seeing a ghost on Yang Xin's face. Li Congjia thought for a while, and felt that Yang Xin would play a key role in this, so he told him a little.

Then...he heard Yang Xin's excited voice: "That is to say, I can open restaurants all over Suzhou?"

Li Congjia: Son, your focus seems to be wrong!

He said helplessly, "It's not just restaurants, there may be other things, such as silk shops and the like. Of course, these are still in preparation. Now the easiest thing to open is a restaurant."

Yang Xinyi was gearing up and eager to try: "Don't worry, the city lord, I will definitely be able to do it well!"

Li Congjia: I suddenly felt a little uneasy.

Li Congjia exhorted Yang Xin for a long time, and found that Yang Xin's mind seemed to be stuck on the thin booklet, and he couldn't help feeling very tired for a while. After waving his hands to let the absent-minded Yang Xin leave, he turned his head and ran away. Go to Shi Xueting to complain.

Now Shi Xueting's treatment is also good, he has his own exclusive temple, although it is a bit small, and he is the only monk, but it is a place to live.

Li Congjia is actually very sorry about this. Shi Xueting lived in his mansion before, and he could go there if he wanted to find someone to lift his feet, but now he has his own temple, and seeing Shi Xueting's appearance, he seems to be interested in this. The temple is still very satisfied, no matter how much he thinks about it, he can't keep people.

Not only that, but he also praised Zhou Zong for his thoughtfulness, which was really hard work.

However, he didn't know that the reason Zhou Zong built a separate temple for Shi Xueting was to isolate the two of them!

After Zhou Zong arrived in the Western Regions, he was shocked to find through days of observation that his son-in-law spent less time with his daughter than with a monk. In addition, the origin of Shi Xueting was not a secret. The maids close to Zhou Ehuang knew that Zhou Zong raised the alarm in his heart almost immediately.

Since ancient times, it was not a new thing for an emperor to favor a beautiful man. Although Zhou Zong was Li Congjia's father-in-law, it was not easy for him to take care of these matters directly.

What's more, Shi Xueting's status is special, if he can hold people firmly in his hands in this way, it's not bad, but it can't be now!At least we have to wait until Zhou Ehuang has a few more sons, just one son... not safe!

Zhou Zong was really worried about his daughter and his own family, otherwise he would be full and would not do so many things, and would have to build a temple for a monk!

Li Congjia didn't know anything about these, but Shi Xueting seemed to be aware of it, but he couldn't say it directly. He just pretended not to know, and happily moved into the temple. Accompanied by the ancient Qingdeng Buddha, he found something Some long-lost peace, but at that time he had his master, uncle, senior brother and younger brother by his side, but now... it is only him.

It is impossible to say that he will not lose, but the matter has come to this, and he can only do so.

When Li Congjia came, it was just in time for Shi Xueting to finish recalling the past. When he saw the cold expression on the other party's face, Li Congjia suddenly panicked. Buddhist.

Fortunately, when Shi Xueting saw Li Congjia, there was a touch of warmth on his face and eyes, letting Li Congjia know that he was different to Shi Xueting.

Shi Xueting asked, "Why are you free today?"

Li Congjia complained: "There are so many things to be busy when I come back, how are you, go into the temple to hide and be quiet."

Shi Xueting said with a smile: "No matter how many things there are, can't it be difficult for the city lord?"

Li Congjia rolled his eyes and said, "Stop flattering."

Shi Xueting laughed: "The conscience of heaven and earth, I'm telling the truth."

Li Congjia sat on the futon opposite Shi Xueting without airs and said, "Let me tell you, if you don't care about your apprentice, he will really grow crooked."

Shi Xueting was a little surprised: "What happened to Eleven Lang?"

Li Congjia narrated Yang Xin's performance just now with a tangled face, Shi Xueting listened calmly, and after Li Congjia finished speaking, he said softly: "Don't worry, Eleven Lang can do well, he knows when to do it." What to do, besides, Xi Pao Ding is nothing shameful."

Li Congjia said angrily, "You are really relieved."

Shi Xueting looked indifferent: "How long has he been with us? It's not too rare to see him. The city lord can be regarded as teaching by example, so he should have confidence in himself."

Li Congjia said in his heart that I just don't have confidence in myself, don't I know what I am?

However, since Shi Xueting trusted Yang Xin very much, he didn't say anything, anyway, if Yang Xin got into trouble, Shi Xueting would still come forward to clean it up, otherwise, hehe.

Li Congjia had to bring up the old story again: "In a few days, I will go to Shoufu to mention it and give you the title of guru first. You don't need to refuse this. Shoufu has specially built a temple for you, which can be regarded as the first one. Everyone knows that your status is different from others."

Shi Xueting was noncommittal, it didn't matter if he had it or not, he was just curious, didn't he already discussed this matter before?Why are you talking again?

Seeing that Shi Xueting seemed a little puzzled, Li Congjia couldn't help smiling and said, "Think of a title you like, master."

Shi Xueting was slightly taken aback, and then heard Li Congjia say: "You can't just let people call you by your name, can you? Just think that I have another dharma name, what do you want?"

Shi Xueting shook his head: "Since it is the city lord who promoted me, it is natural for the city lord to decide. How can I make my own decision?"

Li Congjia looked at him with a half-smile, then suddenly leaned over and asked, "Really let me decide? I can give you any dharma name?"

Shi Xueting nodded, the dharma name is something outside of him, no matter what it is, he will not become someone else, what's wrong?

Then he saw Li Congjia's frivolous expression, and even stretched out his fingers to lift his chin.

Li Congjia said, "Hey, the sorcerer is so beautiful, why not call him Qingcheng?"

Shi Xueting: ...

His city lord seems to have started to convulse again.

Li Congjia looked at Shi Xueting's helpless expression, and immediately laughed, um, if you are unhappy, come and tease Shi Xueting, anyway, Shi Xueting will not be angry, but let him eat tofu occasionally, which is very good Good.

Shi Xueting was also very speechless about Li Congjia's bad taste, so he could only hold his wrist and push him away, saying, "Just as long as the city master is happy."

Of course, it is impossible for Li Congjia to come up with such a dharma name for Shi Xueting, if he really comes up with it, I'm afraid that others will look at Shi Xueting with strange eyes.

So he looked at Shi Xueting softly and said: "Just kidding, don't mind, I have already thought about your dharma name, Ryan, how is it? Since I met you, my luck seems to be much better , maybe you are my auspiciousness."

When Shi Xueting heard this Dharma name, he knew that Li Congjia was still very uneasy in his heart. Even if everything is going in a better direction now, they are just a small boat in this floating world after all. It will be overwhelmed by strong winds and waves, so Li Congjia looks forward to peace and tranquility from the bottom of his heart.

But Shi Xueting didn't point out these things, just shook his head slightly: "The city lord's appearance is to turn danger into good fortune, but Shi Xueting relies on the city lord a lot, and he can't repay him."

Why can't I report it?You can still make a promise with your body!

Li Congjia had this thought in his heart, but he said: "You have dedicated the treasure to me, how can you say that you didn't repay it?"

Shi Xueting laughed and said, "It's all about borrowing flowers to offer Buddha."

Li Congjia talked to him a few more words, and then he left the temple. Before leaving, he said: "I'll ask someone to get you a gold book later. Your temple should have a name, otherwise the gold book won't be easy to engrave." .”

Another convulsion.

Shi Xueting said expressionlessly: "The golden book has exceeded the rules."

Li Congjia lost interest: "Okay, I got it, remember to think of the name, let's go."

Shi Xueting watched Li Congjia leave until he could no longer see his back, then slowly returned to the temple, but for some reason, when the temple door closed, he actually felt a surge of unbearable pain from the bottom of his heart The sense of loneliness, or this sense of loneliness has always been with him, and he will feel warm only when Li Congjia is around.

Sitting on the futon, Shi Xueting looked up at the huge stone Buddha statue, trying to calm down his chaotic mood, but his mind was full of Li Congjia's appearance when he was molesting him, he couldn't help sighing, a demon had arisen.

But Li Congjia, who just came back from Shi Xueting, got a message that Long Lei wanted to see him. Li Congjia calculated that eight days had passed since the last parting, and it seemed that Long Lei was worried. They don't give pills - after all, the restaurant that was agreed before has not opened yet.

Li Congjia thought about it, decided to meet Long Lei, and brought Yang Xin there by the way. As for Shi Xueting...he wanted to call Shi Xueting, but was rejected by the other party. Recently, I wanted to retreat for a while, so I stopped going.

Although Li Congjia regretted it, he still set off quickly and arrived in Jiuquan County.

The place where Long Lei and Li Congjia met is Yuege, the largest restaurant in Jiuquan County. Yang Xin has been observing carefully since he stepped into Yuege. opponent.

Seeing Long Lei again, although his expression was still haggard, he looked much better.

When Long Lei saw Li Congjia, he couldn't help being a little surprised. The first time he saw Li Congjia was when the other party was in a state of embarrassment—no matter who was washed so far by the water, it was impossible to keep his body clean. Later, Li Congjia They rushed on their way desperately, and naturally they didn't bother to groom themselves. Now that Li Congjia's expensive clothes and accessories directly made him look extravagant, even Long Lei couldn't help but feel a sense of oppression.

This is probably the difference between the real prince and the landlord's son.

However, perhaps returning to his own territory gave Long Lei confidence. He not only asked Li Congjia for medicine, but even said that he wanted to share the treasure with Li Congjia. Little, you didn't take all of them last time, did you? If I want to..."

"You can go there at any time." Li Congjia looked at Long Lei mockingly and said, "You have only seen less than one percent of the organs there, and you can look at other things at that time."

Long Lei's complexion changed, and he looked at Li Congjia gloomyly. Li Congjia ignored him, but picked up the luminous glass, took a sip of wine, squinted his eyes and said, "Good wine."

Well, he doesn't know if it's good or not, anyway, the wine tastes not much different from grape juice, but the quality of the wine doesn't affect his pretending to be X.

When he found out that Long Lei was in a bad mood, Li Congjia decided to appease him. People who take drugs will become more or less irritable. He still needs Long Lei's help, so he doesn't plan to tear himself apart for the time being.

Li Congjia said: "Actually, it is not difficult for His Royal Highness to want it, but these treasures cannot be given to you directly, otherwise how would you explain the source of these treasures to the Dragon King and your other brothers? If you let the Dragon King know that you know the treasures The location, but it has not been reported, your position as the crown prince... I am afraid that you are really going to give up."

Long Lei's face changed, he knew what Li Congjia said was true, but he was not reconciled, with so many treasures, he could only watch them fall into the hands of others?

Li Congjia said at the right time: "Have you forgotten the things I told you before? If you can support me, my store will naturally offer donations to the prince. This is an endless treasury. As long as I If it doesn't fall, the prince will have inexhaustible money, isn't it better than those treasures?"

Long Lei's heart moved, but he said mockingly: "Do you know how much gold and silver I will use up in a year? Just depend on you?"

Li Congjia said with a smile: "How much the prince wants to get from me depends on how much support you can give me. After all, if you can't even open the store, how can you make money?"

Long Lei changed his mind: "How do you want me to support you?"

"It's simple, as long as the crown prince paves us a convenient road, don't let the local government embarrass us, we will do other things by ourselves." Neat gold and silver ingots, and a medicine bottle.

Li Congjia said: "The jade produced in the Western Regions, the jade in the treasures may not be as good as the ones in the prince's house. After much deliberation, only these yellow and white things can be sold. This is also our sincerity."

Long Lei's eyes were attracted by gold and silver. He is the prince of the Long family, and the money he has seen may not be much. At this time, he believed that Li Congjia really wanted to cooperate with him. Just seeing the medicine bottle, he thought of this cooperation At the beginning of the movie, I couldn't stop the hostility in my heart. Sooner or later, he and Li Congjia would die together, but it's not yet.

Long Lei introduced his Changshi to Li Congjia, and Li Congjia asked Liu Yi to take Yang Xin to contact Changshi. In the future, Li Congjia and Long Lei will no longer need to come forward in person, and all matters will be handed over to the prince. Governor Shi and Yang Xin, it's just that Yang Xin doesn't have a corresponding status now, and Liu Yi is his long history anyway, which can be regarded as comparable to that status.

Li Congjia and Long Lei carefully formulated many rules and regulations. Of course, these things have not been put on paper. Both of them know in their hearts that it is useless to say it now. If it is not good for them, they can overturn these things at any time. .

And Long Lei did follow his promise, and gave Li Congjia an official status—the City Lord of Anning City. This title was personally approved by the Dragon King. It is an extrajudicial place, which used to be the domain of horse thieves. Now that horse thieves are willing to seek refuge and pay taxes, they naturally turn a blind eye.

When Li Congjia got the documents and tax clauses, he couldn't help sneering in his heart. Sooner or later, he would let the Long family spit out all the money!

After finally negotiating with Long Lei, when he returned to Anning City, before he could catch his breath, Zhou Zong came over with a solemn expression and said, "City Master, the latest news from the south, the crown prince... is dead."