The daily life of the husband who crossed the field

The next day, the two of them packed up and went to Jufeng Study. After paying the money, the two of them entered the door. There were only dozens of people inside, and none of them made any loud noises. When they saw the two of them coming in, they continued without taking a second look. Read the book in hand, after all, time is really money here.

"Dare to ask, brother, where are the books such as chess records?" Zhang Zhen asked the book boy who was sorting out the books.

The bookboy put down the book in his hand, pointed to the big bookshelf on the left not far away, and said, "That one is full."

"Thank you."

When the two arrived, they found that there were indeed a lot of chess books on display. Zhang Zhen couldn't understand them. Xu Zijia chose three books for a quarter of an hour. The two sat on the table holding the books and a pair of chess pieces.

There is no regret in making a move. Although Zhang Zhen doesn't know how to play skillfully, he has already practiced it beforehand. Whenever the opponent makes a move, he has to ponder for a while, and place the chess piece on the position that he has aimed for a long time ago.

It's already noon, the chessboard seems to be in a deadlock, Zhang Zhen's side really can't solve the problem, but there are only half of the white pieces left, after about a quarter of an hour, there are a few scholars who came to see the excitement, but no one came down from the third floor , Zhang Zhen was a little anxious, but everyone else thought he was sweating in a hurry to find a way out.

Taking a closer look, deep thinking also became serious, and the people who stayed on the first floor gradually moved closer to this side.

"The white pieces are flying, the black pieces are pointed and the corners are captured, the white pieces seem to have a lot of room to turn, but in fact, every move is wrong and the whole game is lost, good chess, good chess!" A scholarly face could not help applauding.

The voice drew the attention of the bookboy who was sorting out the books, but after seeing who it was, he didn't care about it, he just lowered his head and concentrated on sorting out the books and scrolls.

Waiting left and right until Xue Yinchang came out, Zhang Zhen simply said to the scholar who was talking about just now: "I don't know if the young master has a way to solve this situation?"

The scholar was a little embarrassed: "I shouldn't have watched chess without saying anything, but my son strongly invited me, and I am willing to try one or two." He himself claimed to be proficient in chess, but he didn't want to watch chess now but have no solution. Thoughts, I couldn't help itching.

This is a chess game that Zijia has set up long ago, and it is difficult to solve. Zhang Zhen didn't expect him to know, so he stood up and said, "This game is already dead in my hands, so it's better for you to solve the problem."

The scholar sat down with a smile when he heard what he said. After observing for a long time, he finally dropped a child. Xu Zijia took it calmly, and the situation became clearer.

"Strange way, it turns out that this is the biggest trap." The scholar regretted not falling, he seemed to have just taken a step to survive, but in fact he fell into another deadlock.

Since the way of life is not life, the scholar hesitated for a moment and found the least noticeable point to make a move. Xu Zijia had a certain amount of advance and retreat, and did not push each other.

After doing this several times, beads of sweat could be seen on the scholar's face, he had no choice but to stand up and said: "Young master is indeed worthy of the country, Ji Chen is willing to bow down."

Xu Zijia paused slightly, stood up and said, "Don't dare to do it, I didn't set up this game, I just happened to see an old mess, I came to Jufeng's study today to check ancient books and see if there is a way to solve it. The two of us practice here, I don't want you to misunderstand me."

Hearing that it was an endgame in an ancient book, Ji Chen was even more interested and said, "Can you allow me to write down this chess game and study it carefully."

"Naturally, besides, there are still five endgame cards in the family, so Mr. Lao has to worry about this one."

Hearing that there are still five more, Ji Chen's curiosity has been aroused in a high-profile manner, and he is too embarrassed to ask others to show them to him, so he can only pretend to ask, "Will I also take it to the study to figure it out?"

Xu Zijia waved his hand: "That's unnecessary. I've read a lot of books today, and I won't come here again. I'm going to look elsewhere." Seeing Ji Chen's disappointed expression, he added: "But if you want, you can. Just go down and have a look."

Ji Chen immediately said: "Very good, very good!" After finishing speaking, he felt a little embarrassed and laughed because he felt that he was acting too eagerly.

Ji Chen wasn't the only one accompanying him, but two other scholars also wanted to come and see. Zhang Zhen didn't go straight from the shop to the bamboo grove, but went around a long way, "This place is still clean, what do you think, my lord?"

Although it can't be regarded as lush forest and bamboo, it is already very elegant, Ji Chen said: "The scenery here is just right, Mr. Lao has a heart."

Zhang Zhen went to the shop to bring the endgame chess book that he had prepared, and Xiaomiao was serving tea by the side, and the servants of the three accompanied and helped, while the other four concentrated on studying the chess records.

In this way, after half an hour, a single chess record has not been studied thoroughly. Although there is a bamboo forest to block the light, it is noon, and several people are extremely hot.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Xu Zijia suggested: "It's just past noon, why don't you take a few young masters to relieve your hunger?"

Ji Chen was indeed hungry, and he didn't realize it was broken at first, and then it got hotter and hotter, and he also felt that his belly was empty, but he was embarrassed to say that he had to ask at this time, so he naturally responded: "Young master is thoughtful, today I will be the host, Let's all drink together."

Xu Zijia didn't speak, and got up first and walked in front, followed by others.

Xu Zijia here is naturally familiar with the road, and the initial surprise has passed, but it is the first time for others to see it, and they are amazed: "Five steps change the scene, ten steps a day, how come I never know this place?"

Stepping on the pontoon above the water, Ji Chen also admired: "It's really an ingenious idea to step into the water without getting your shoes and socks wet."

When the few people arrived, Zhang Zhen had already prepared all the meals, and set up a table by the stream, but the stream water was slightly higher than the table and chairs.

As soon as they entered the shop, the coolness inside became much more transparent. The three of them felt a burst of comfort in their hearts, and smelled the aroma of the food, and they couldn't help being even more hungry.

"This is actually a restaurant!" The scholar surnamed Liu realized later, "I thought I knew the streets and alleys of Jijiang Prefecture very well, but I didn't know there was such a wonderful place."

Zhang Zhen came out and said with a smile: "It's no wonder Mr. Liu, it's just the beginning, it's an honor to welcome a few distinguished guests today, please take a seat."

The few people had been hungry for so long, and saw a table of delicious delicacies. The aroma of the delicacies had already secretly captured the taste buds. Hearing this, they all sat down politely, waiting for everyone to start together quickly.

"Yuan didn't know that this was the property of Brother Zhang's family, so I'm bothering you today." Ji Chen said politely.

"Meeting is fate, regardless of these, let's try the craft quickly."

"But it's disrespectful."

The young ginger duck is just out of the pot, and it still makes a squeaking sound in the iron plate; the meat is glowing with caramel, and the preserved vegetables are lying on the bottom to complement each other, fully absorbing the mellow meat juice, exuding a seductive atmosphere The meat of Jiangyu, a specialty of Jijiangzhou, is delicious, with few spines and tender, mixed with refreshing sauerkraut that has been successfully marinated, looming in the celadon basin...

It's just that you can't eat or sleep, but now everyone really doesn't have the desire to talk. After taking a bite of the food, it's so delicious that you can't wait to keep the taste on the tip of your tongue forever, so that you can live up to the delicacy in this world.

A table of five people had eaten almost all of it in less than two quarters of an hour. Ji Chen touched his already full belly, and for the first time felt the urge to eat so violently. He obviously couldn't eat any more and felt that he could still eat Two big bowls.

"I had a great conversation with Brother Zhang and Brother Xu today, and I was treated so warmly. I will definitely come to my house as a guest some other day." Li Shusheng said, others invited them to dinner, and if they were given money, it would hurt face, and Both of them are good friends, and it's good to be friends.

Liu Shusheng immediately followed up and said, "Please also come to my house for a drink or two."

Ji Chen smiled: "You guys have said all this, what should I say?"

"Hahaha, just say that next time you come to treat me!" The other two laughed.

Ji Chen pretended to be helpless and said, "That's... alright."

While other people were talking, Mr. Liu quietly asked Zhang Zhen: "Brother Zhang, is there a snow hidden near here?"

Knowing that Xueyin is an elegant name for a latrine, Zhang Zhen stood up and said, "Brother Liu, please come with me."

So, next, Mr. Liu saw the wonderful use of the flush toilet for the first time. After repeated experiments, he found it more and more interesting. After he came out, he asked: "Brother Zhang, where did you find the craftsman? Tomorrow, I will also repair a few in my house."

"I saw this in a book, but I don't know if I can find it elsewhere." The implication is that only I have it here.

Mr. Liu felt regretful, no matter what he couldn't let Brother Zhang repair this kind of thing, he asked again: "I don't see any other guests here, Brother Zhang hasn't opened yet?"

The point of the problem finally came, Zhang Zhen explained: "It hasn't opened yet, and it will open in three days. Brother Liu will come to join us a lot in the future."

That's what he said, but Mr. Liu saw that Zhang Zhen's eyes were full of jokes and his manner was graceful, and he admired people like Zhang Zhen in his heart, and the place was elegant, "It's easy to talk about." Just for this fresh Xueyin, he I have to come twice more, of course, there are such delicious meals.

A few small wooden baskets were set up in the middle of the stream. The wooden baskets are exquisitely made, with layers of patterns hollowed out and dyed with cooked lacquer. They are very beautiful. They are in the shape of progressive towers. A pot, there are two down, and three on the bottom.Over there, Xiao Miao was explaining the use to Ji Chen and the others: "My son said that if he can hit all six pots, he can be exempted from all the expenses of the shop within five days."

"Isn't this going to cost you all?" Ji Chen found it interesting to hear it. He has also played these games on weekdays. Hearing this, he picked up an arrow from the basket beside the table and threw it into the middle of the stream. He was full of confidence. It fell gently to the surface of the water at the edge of the pot.

Mr. Li smiled when he saw it, "Xue Jichen, you boasted that you are great, but now you miss the target, it's too funny." After speaking, he gave a "look at me" look.

... The arrow stopped and fell into the water before reaching the edge of the pot.

Mr. Li: "It's getting late, let's go back quickly, don't delay your study, the state exam is coming soon."

Ji Chen ignored it, and shot several more arrows in a row, and only hit two after all the arrows at the table were used up. After giving the opponent a provocative look, he said: "I won't lose your face today, let's go to Zhang Farewell to them."

Before the three of them left, Zhang Zhen packed a box of homemade pastries for each of them. The hospitality was difficult and the taste was so tempting. The three accepted it without hesitation, and promised that they would definitely bring friends to join them in three days.

After everyone had left, Xiao Miao asked, "Brother Zijia, who are they?" Looking at her temperament, she was so outstanding.

Xu Zijia and Zhang Zhen looked at each other, and slowly rearranged the chess pieces on the table: "Xue Yinchang, the name is Jichen."