Return to the Song Dynasty

"Xiao Man, look, we're arriving at Jingzhao Mansion." Li Ping, who was accompanying him, raised his whip and said happily, pointing to the faintly visible city gate in front of the main road.

Li Ping has been to Jingzhao Mansion, he is familiar with the road, and he is also familiar with Zhao Man. modeling...) This is one of the reasons why he was sent with Zhao Man.The second reason is that Zhao Man's force value is too low, and he brought a lot of precious gifts with him, so he needs someone to lead a team to protect him.

"That's great. We've been eating and sleeping in the open air for the past few days. Brothers have worked hard. When we arrive at Jingzhao Mansion, let's go to the post house to rest and recuperate. Everyone should wash up and have a warm meal at night!" Zhao Man saw The city gate was right in front of him, and he was so excited that he turned around and loudly encouraged the soldiers who came with him.

These days, I have been sleeping in the open air, and today I can finally find a decent bed to lay down and sleep, and I can also eat a decent warm meal. I am very happy to think about it.A group of people were full of energy, riding horses and whips, and galloped all the way into the city.

It was still early, and after entering the city, the group of people was not in a hurry, they rode their horses for a leisurely stroll, admiring the unique style of the metropolis Jingzhaofu.Passers-by saw a group of heroic and powerful officers and men riding tall horses strolling through the streets.

What's amazing is that the leader turned out to be a fair and handsome young man with a handsome figure.The exquisite facial features, slender figure, and the crimson military officer's robe all gave him a different style, as elegant as bamboo and full of thriving vitality.Just one look at that evil phoenix eye, the hearts of the big girls and young daughter-in-laws on the side of the road are heartbroken.

"How can such a young master go to be a soldier? It's really not like that."

"No, no. Look, how handsome! No one in this city is more handsome than him!"

"Yo, look at our San Niang's face is blushing."

"Hey! You know me, you don't blush, didn't you stare at him just now?"

"Okay, okay. Don't make a fuss. You can see how beautiful he is riding."

"Yes, yes, much more handsome than those big and thick guys in the back!"

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Those big and thick guys in the back: ... We are tall and strong!Hehe, but Zhao Canjun really doesn't look like a soldier.

Zhao Man, who was riding on the horse, was very sad: ... I don't want to be like this either.After eating the wind and sand at the border for so long, the skin has not become rough!I am also very sad.Alas, the sun is also drying, but it is not dark.I also tried to exercise hard, but this figure.Zhao Man lowered his head to look at his narrow waist, and sighed: "Oh~ I don't see a strong body!"Zhao Man helplessly raised his hand to caress his forehead, his posture was too elegant, which immediately attracted exclamations.

Fortunately, Zhao Man's team were all riding horses, and their speed was much faster than walking, so they didn't attract crowds.Jingzhaofu is indeed a bustling metropolis.There are various shops and stalls along the way, selling rouge powder, gold, silver and jade wares, eating, drinking tea, listening to music, selling fruit and snacks, and selling drinks along the street. The crowds are surging and the business is booming.All the country soldiers brought by Zhao Man who had been squatting at the border all year round were stared at, and they couldn't walk any more.

"Hmm!" Li Ping, the vice-captain of the Jingyuan Road gift-giving and relations team, hurriedly stopped, "What are you doing? They all look like they haven't seen the world. Don't stare endlessly, be careful. Being seen as a joke, hurry up, hurry up, it's important to hurry..."

Before Li Ping finished speaking, he heard the soldiers mutter timidly: "We didn't stop first, look at Zhao Canjun, he has been riding for a long time, and he hasn't moved." "Yes. Yes, it seems that this store has not opened yet."

Li Ping followed the gazes of the soldiers, and he saw Zhao Manduan riding upright on the horse, with his head raised slightly, staring at a shop on the street without moving.The decoration style of the shop is obviously different from other teahouses and taverns around. The log-colored pavement is fresh and refined, and there are many potted plants used as partitions inside. The tables and chairs are also elegant log-colored, large tables and small tables. Everything is available, and the chairs are covered with soft cushions, so they look comfortable.Li Ping even saw a small square table for two people, it was really delicate enough.Even the guys who are busy working in and out are uniformly dressed and well-trained.

What kind of store is this?Curious, Li Ping looked up at the signboard at the store entrance.I saw that the plaque was still covered with red silk, obviously it hadn't opened yet.The breeze blows, and the red silk flutters slightly, like a light veil covering the face, revealing the name of the shop "Mingyue Xiaolou" faintly.

"Mingyue Xiaolou, Mingyue Xiaolou, the Xiaolou had an east wind last night, and the homeland can't bear to look back at the moonlight.What kind of person would give a store such a name? Zhao Man stood blankly at the door of the shop, as if something was about to come out.The inexplicable sense of familiarity in his heart made him stop the horse involuntarily, unwilling to leave.

The clever waiter saw that Zhao Mansi was handsome and handsome, and he was riding a tall horse, leading a large group of soldiers to wait and see at the door, so he hurried forward to say hello: "This official, do you want to come in and try something new? I am very sorry, our shop I'm really sorry that it has just been renovated and hasn't opened yet. Our store will open on time on the [-]th of next month. If the official is interested, please come and join us. Thank you very much. This is the menu of our store. For business, you can order food after opening, and we will deliver it to your home on time at the agreed time."

Xiao Er's friendly smiling face seemed to overlap with some blurred pictures from long ago.Looking at the menu in his hand, with the familiar modern design and exquisite illustrations of dishes, Zhao Man couldn't help touching the names of the dishes with his hands, as if possessed by a demon. "Is the hotel service in Da Song so good?" Zhao Man muttered to himself in confusion.

Upon hearing this, the waiter hurriedly took the opportunity to introduce his shop: "This official doesn't know yet. The main store of our Mingyue Xiaolou is opened in Bianjing, and we are one of the best restaurants in Bianjing. That’s a popular one. The princes and nobles have to make an appointment if they want to eat. This time, we opened our current foot shop in Jingzhao Mansion, but it will be a real treat for the people of Jingzhao Mansion.”

Xiaoer said that while showing the expression that the official, you really know the goods, Zhao Man couldn't help laughing.After thanking the waiter, Zhao Man immediately greeted everyone to continue on their way.As soon as he turned around, he saw the whole team staring at him blankly, presumably they had been waiting for him for a long time.Old Zhao Man blushed, a little embarrassed, pretending to be relaxed and said: "I think this store is very interesting, so, I just want to know more about it out of curiosity." However, his fingers tightly pinching the menu revealed that he is not so peace of mind.

Li Ping was close, so he could tell that there was something wrong with Zhao Man, but this burly man from the Northwest remained silent. Instead, he dutifully took on the role of guide and continued to lead the team to the station.

As soon as the group arrived at the post station, Zhao Man sent someone to pass a post to Yin Jifei, the new mansion of Jingzhao Mansion. "Xiao Man, it's late in the evening now, and I think it's time to leave the office. You still handed over the letter to Jifu Yin? Why don't you go to visit tomorrow morning." Li Ping reminded him in a low voice, confused.

"Brother Li, don't you understand?" Seeing that there was no one in the room, Zhao Man put his hands on Li Ping's shoulders with a smile, and said in a low voice, "It's not easy to take the gifts we brought to you directly. Fuya, right? I still have to go to Fuya tomorrow, but what~"

Zhao Man let out a long voice, and mysteriously leaned into Li Ping's ear and continued: "Wouldn't it be better to have a light meal with Ji Fuyin tonight? People always need to get to know each other first, to get acquainted with each other." Well. Drinking wine, listening to music, having a good chat, and having a meal, how pleasant it is. And then quietly deliver our presents to his backyard, and the work will be over."

"Moreover, Mr. Zhang sent him a letter in advance, stating that he would send someone to visit. These are normal official exchanges and mutual benefits. Everyone knows it well and will not refuse us." Zhao Man looked at Li Ping Still anxious, afraid of offending the Shangguan, he patiently explained: "Even for the sake of Mr. Zhang, he will definitely see us, so don't worry."

The amount of information is a bit large.Li Ping didn't realize what was going on at all, why did he continue to communicate normally?Why is it mutually beneficial?What do you know?Li Ping's simple and straightforward brain obviously couldn't digest such complicated information. 'I'd better take my brothers to fight the barbarians of Xixia, it's easier to behead (＞﹏＜). After dazed for a while, Zhao Mandu had already gone to freshen up and prepare for the evening banquet. Li Ping lamented his IQ and came to this heartbreaking conclusion.

Sure enough, not long after, the person sent came back to report: Jifu Yin agreed to go to the banquet, and I heard that Mr. Zhang sent people here, and his attitude was extremely enthusiastic. "The time is just right!" After taking a bath and changing clothes, Zhao Man was refreshed and energetic. He waved his hand and called Li Ping and the other two guards to set off together to the Fu Yin's mansion to welcome Ji Fu Yin to the banquet.

Tonight's Zhao Man didn't wear the crimson official robe in the daytime, but changed into a light blue robe and Confucian shirt, which made him look more chic, elegant and handsome.As soon as Ji Fei Ji Fuyin came out of his gate, he saw such a handsome young man, with exquisite eyebrows and elegant posture, but not as soft as ordinary literati, with a warm smile but firm eyes, and a slender figure as tall and straight as a pine.In short, Ji Fuyin confirmed at a glance that this person must be the talented military recorder mentioned in Zhang Laoxiang's official letter——Zhao Man.

Ji Fei was young, less than 40 years old, and he was quite easy-going.The two met for a while and chatted all the way to the restaurant. They both admired each other a little.The next day, he pretended to go to the government office to pay a visit, and was warmly received by Ji Fuyin, and told Zhao Man to stay in Jingzhao Mansion for a few more days if he had time, to have a good time, and to come to him if he had any difficulties.

Ji Fei, who returned to Beijing to report on his work a few years later: I think the government family gave me a carload of gifts... I pray to the heavens, the government family should never think about it...

Saying goodbye to Ji Fu Yin, Zhao Man has nothing to do, and it is serious to visit Jingzhao Mansion as soon as possible while he is free.Of course, he didn't forget the brothers who came with him. He gave everyone a holiday and let them move freely. In the evening, they gathered at the famous restaurant Yuqinglou in Jingzhao Mansion for dinner.The soldiers were all joyful, but they disappeared in a blink of an eye, and even Li Ping, Lieutenant Li, who was calm, ran away with a silly smile, saying that he wanted to buy some jewelry and clothing for his wife.

So the lonely Zhao Man was also happy and relaxed. Wearing the light blue robe and Confucian shirt, he continued to "pretend to be the son of everyone" and wandered around the streets of Jingzhao Mansion.