After making money, Mr. Jiang showed the behavior of a martial artist. He immediately found a wine stall, ordered some hard dishes, and prepared to feast.
At this moment, a person suddenly sat down opposite.
Jiang Fan, who was pouring wine, was stunned for a moment, because this person turned out to be the old man who rewarded him generously.
"Hello, hello..." Jiang Fan quickly stood up and bowed with a smile. What was he saying? After all, he was the top guy on the list.
The old man smiled while stroking his thick black beard shaped like buffalo horns on his upper lip.
"Brother, can I have a glass of water and wine?"
"Whatever you say, you always support me. It's a blessing for me." After saying that, 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 Shao Daozi, which is the best in the world, it can still be regarded as our famous Daizhou wine."
As he spoke, he took a small sip, smacked his lips twice, and then slowly put it down.
"My accent doesn't sound like a local. Where are you from?"
Jiang Fan handed him a pair of chopsticks and said with a smile: "I have lived at the foot of Cangshan Mountain for eight generations. My ancestors were monkey tricksters for eight generations. I heard that Guibao Land is prosperous and prosperous, so I came here to make a living."
"Oh? Hahaha..." The old man has a rich appearance and a kind face. He is like a wealthy businessman and is easy to impress others.
"So that's it. Cangshan Mountain runs through the Qin and Wei Dynasties and stretches for six thousand miles. I wonder who my brother's last name is and where is the fairyland?"
"Country people don't have any names. My surname is Jiang. He is the third eldest child in the family. The elders all call me Jiang San. I wonder what the old gentleman's surname is?"
The old man said with a smile: "It turns out to be Brother Jiang and my husband Zhang."
Zhang? Jiang Fan was stunned. Did he not want to say his name?
But the old man said: "It's not that I don't want to give my name. My surname is Zhang, and my name is a certain character."
Jiang Fan was quite surprised. The name was quite interesting.
"Brother hasn't said where the fairyland is yet?" the old man continued to ask.
Jiang Fan said hurriedly: "I dare not talk about Xianxiang, Xiaozishiju, Cangjun, and Jiangjia Village."
"Hecang...Yuzhou..." The old man nodded: "It is an unclaimed land at the junction of Qin and Wei."
Jiang Fan said with a smile: "That was in the past, but now it is the fiefdom of King Zhenxi. We are much more peaceful now, and our life is pretty decent."
"Yes, that's right. I almost forgot that Hecang County is now the fiefdom of the Zhenxi King. There is a large army stationed there, so it cannot be regarded as terra nullius."
Jiang Fan smiled and made a gesture of invitation: "Mr. Zhang, please have some food."
The old man didn't mind it either. He put a piece of meat into his mouth and chewed it slowly. This kind of chewing was more 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 kid is really good and lovable."
"The youngest sister in the family, Jiang Xiaolian, whose nickname is Xixi, is fifteen years younger than me. The children of poor people have long been in charge of the family, so she has come out with me to earn a living."
"It's a good saying that children of poor people should be in charge of their own business early. My brother is calm and courteous in his manners and manners, and he doesn't look like a vulgar busker."
Jiang Fan just smiled: "I have been in the world for a long time, and I have to understand the ways of the world."
"Yeah, yeah, that makes sense, but things like dealing with people and things are easier said than done. I'm better than many guys who live in high places but don't understand anything."
Jiang Fan's heart moved slightly. He had just come over from this old man and felt a little strange. Could it be that he likes Xiao Xixi to this extent? Now when these words come out, it seems to have a meaning.
He is just a monkey trick, why is he talking about this? At least the person he talks to is completely unreasonable.
"This, this... this kid is just a juggler, but he doesn't understand anything about dignitaries." Jiang Fan seemed a little cautious.
The old man chuckled and said: "Today I fell in love with a boy like you. I just said it casually. I saw a lot of people and I just felt a little emotional. Don't mind it, little brother."
"Yes...Looking at your rich clothes and your extraordinary demeanor, you must be from a wealthy family."
The old man said: "The rich and nobles, the traffickers and the pawns are all just human beings. No one grew up eating grain and drinking water. What's the difference?"
"Oh, the old gentleman speaks in a profound way, but ordinary people like this kid really can't understand it."
The old man stroked his beard and said, "It doesn't matter. Since we've hit it off, let's chat casually. What I mean is that everyone is the same. There is no need to distinguish between high and low."
Jiang Fan waved his hands repeatedly: "I don't dare to say that. You are always a noble person who cannot be reached. It is a great honor for me to sit here with such honor."
The old man laughed loudly and pointed to the majestic Mount Tai in the distance: "What kind of nobleman am I? The real nobleman is up there."
Jiang Fan turned his head and looked at it, then clasped his hands and bowed in piety: "That is a holy place. I respect it very much in my heart. For a layman like me, even a single glance would be an offense to the holy place."
"Offence?" the old man said lightly: "The reason why the Holy Land is a Holy Land is not because it upholds justice for the people in the world and has the responsibility of supervising the temple and the country. Why should you be so afraid of it? Didn't I say that we are all human beings? The same goes for noble people.”
Jiang Fan waved his hands repeatedly, looking a little panicked: "I don't dare to say it, I don't dare to say it..."
The old man smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, you and I can talk casually, and no one will know, just treat it as gossip. No wonder you, who in the world doesn't dedicate the holy land to the day. But not everyone, at least I know that there is one who has never Don’t take the Holy Land seriously, but speaking of it, I should also know that it is your Lord of Yuzhou, King of the West of Zhenguo, and Regent of Western Qin, 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 faintly and said: "That's right. Ordinary people have the concept of respect 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 character, 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 has opened its doors to welcome merchants from all directions. That's called... Oh, by the way, the policies are good, and many merchants have gone."
The old man nodded: "Jiang Xiaoyao's handwriting is pretty good, I think."
He said, not very politely, picked up the chopsticks and continued to pick up the food, still chewing slowly.
Suspicions arose in Jiang Fan's heart. 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 picked up the wine flask and filled Zhang's glass.
