"Uncle, how do you like these meals?"
"How can your little Yuancheng have so many delicious food?!"
"I have never seen these meals in Luoyang..."
Guo Jian's eyes widened as he looked at the many delicacies in front of him.
Guo Jian is very picky about food. When Cao Mao said that he would take him to taste local food, Guo Jian was quite disdainful. He didn't think there was any food here that could attract him.
But when the store brought the food, he couldn't sit still.
He didn't even know about every dish the store brought, and he had never heard of it.
No matter the taste or color, it is far better than what Guo Jianping eats every day.
This makes Guo Jian, who thinks highly of himself, somewhat unacceptable.
Cao Mao laughed and hurriedly explained: "Uncle, it is said that food is the most important thing for the people. Although I am not as wise as King Pengcheng, I also know this truth."
"Over the years, I have been studying the principles of food. What you are eating now are all meals that I have personally improved."
"Do you still have this ability??"
"Hahaha, I'm not afraid of making you laugh when I say it. I am the most delicious."
"Just eat it like this. It seems ordinary, but in fact it is not simple at all. No matter how precious the food is, if it is not cooked carefully, it will end up being a waste of nature."
"When it comes to food, even that general doesn't eat as well as me!"
Cao Mao talked about various ways to eat it, such as flower chicken and meatball soup, and Guo Jian was stunned for a moment.
He was originally a little disdainful of the chef, but now Cao Mao said he was interested.
“Can you eat all of these??”
"Hahaha, why not? I heard from a passing Hu Shang that there is more food outside the Great Wall...Uncle, you continue to eat, we will talk while eating!"
Guo Jian was not polite and started to enjoy it.
On weekdays, Cao Mao always eats with the diners on the first floor, but now Guo Jian is there, so they went to the second floor, which is more private.
Guo Jian had a pretty good meal, and he was still unsatisfied.
"This little Yuancheng is really extraordinary!"
Cao Mao laughed and hurriedly called the store owner.
"Zixuan, it's your honor for my uncle to come here on his own!"
The shopkeeper nodded quickly, "It's my honor, it's our Yuancheng's honor!"
"In this way, you will send a few people to my house later. In a few days, you will accompany my uncle to Luoyang."
"ah?"
"When you get to Luoyang, you open a restaurant and deliver food to my uncle every day. You are not allowed to repeat the food tomorrow. You must make sure he eats well. If he is not satisfied, I will not forgive you!"
Guo Jian asked: "Why bother? Can't you just live in my house and be my cook?"
"Uncle, I asked him to go to Luoyang, not only to cook for you, but also to let everyone in the Guo family taste it. It is more convenient to go outside. Besides, how can a despicable person enter your mansion? "
Guo Jian was really touched at this moment.
Since coming to Yuancheng, this boy has been treated like an uncle. He is treated with courtesy in every aspect and truly treats himself as an elder.
He thought for a moment, then took off a jade pendant from his waist and threw it to Cao Mao.
"Take it!"
"Uncle...this is..."
"This is what Emperor Liezu once rewarded me. I regard it as a treasure. I will give it to you today. You treat me as your uncle. I consider this a gift from my elders."
"Ah! This is so valuable!"
"No problem! I still have several pieces at home! Just take it!"
"Thank you uncle!"
Cao Mao saluted and solemnly hung the jade pendant around his waist.
In fact, although Guo Jian is a bit dandy and unruly, he is still easy to get along with compared to those cunning and cunning people.
The store owner was also extremely excited at this moment.
Luoyang!
In this era, you can't just open a store wherever you want. The concept of regionalism is very strong, and it is very difficult to do business in the next county, let alone go to Luoyang.
But now, with Guo's protection, the store can naturally open its own branch in Luoyang without any pressure. The difference between the store in Luoyang and the store in Yuancheng is huge.
He looked at Cao Mao gratefully, but did not say any thanks. He just saluted and said, "I will definitely satisfy Duke Guo. From now on, I will personally deliver meals to the Dukes' houses every day without any delay!"
Cao Mao waved his hand and asked him to go out.
The store sent someone to bring wine again, and the two of them started eating. Guo Jian felt very comfortable.
"Fashion, why hasn't Wang Su arrived yet? I've been here for two days, and there's been no movement from him at all?"
"Uncle, he is Sima Zhao's father-in-law, and he is very proud of himself. I heard that the general is not in good health. He may have some plans. It's strange that he is close to me, the Guo family!"
Guo Jian woke up instantly.
"You mean??"
"Oh, uncle, think about it, who is the person in the court who most wants to replace me, Guo?"
Guo Jian was furious, "What a Wang Su, why does this guy have such an attitude? He wants to replace him! If Sima Zhao takes over, then his daughter will be..."
"Yes, that's the truth."
"He is waiting for us to go over and pay him a visit. He just wants to see us bow our heads and show our merits in front of the general..."
"This old dog!"
Guo Jian cursed loudly.
"Fashion! Let's not beg him! Just wait for him to come here on his own! When he comes, I will help you and Zishou vent your anger!"
Cao Mao asked uneasily: "Uncle, will this ruin things? If it offends Wang Su..."
"Why are you afraid of him?! His daughter married Sima Zhao, and my eldest brother is also Sima Shi's son-in-law!"
"You don't have to say anything! I have my own plan!"
"only!!"
........
Luoyang, Guanqiu Mansion.
It was getting dark, and the candlelight in the study room was swaying in the wind. A young man with a resolute appearance was sitting in front of the candlelight, lowering his head, writing furiously.
The young man frowned, his eyes full of anger and unwillingness.
His pen became faster and faster, as if he wanted to vent all the dissatisfaction in his heart.
"My lord, you have a heavy responsibility in Fang Yue. If your country overthrows and Yan Ran defends yourself, you will be blamed from all over the world!"
"When the country is about to fall, you must show your loyalty and raise your flag to fight against the thieves. Then the loyal people in the world will respond and help the country. This is the present day!"
Just as he was writing furiously, he heard a noise and someone broke into the window and jumped into the inner room.
The young man was startled and the pen in his hand was thrown away.
He quickly pulled out his sword, stood in front of the letter, and looked at the person who came.
The person who came was a stout man. Under the candlelight, his appearance could not be seen clearly. He was panting and seemed to be very tired.
"Governing books and serving as censor Wuqiudian..."
The voices of those who came were all so rough.
Wuqiudian frowned, "Who are you?!"
"I am a messenger and I have a letter for you."
"I do not know you!"
"Me too...but the person who wrote the letter knows about you."
"Don't be afraid. I'm not here to harm you. I was entrusted by the Lord to deliver the letter to you all the way."
He took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Wuqiudian.
Wuqiudian still looked at him warily, not daring to get close.
The man suddenly remembered something, "That's right."
"The Sima Master who entered his mother's body!"
"Um??"
"My lord told me that as long as I say this, you will believe me."
Wuqiudian was shocked. At this moment, the servant's voice came from outside.
"Lord? What happened?"
Wuqiudian looked at the strong man in front of him and put away his sword, "It's okay! Let's all go and rest!"
After confirming that the servant had left, he stepped forward and took the letter from the man's hand.
I opened the letter and started reading.
After just one glance, he couldn't help but widen his eyes.
He read the letter over and over again and couldn't believe it.
"Are you from Yuancheng?"
"Yes, my lord sent me to find you. He also said that I can trust you completely. There were too many inquiries on the way, so I did not check the transmission, which delayed a lot of time. Fortunately, the letter was delivered."
"What a strong man!"
Wuqiudian looked at the rough man in front of him, his eyes full of admiration and no longer as vigilant as before.
"Sit down."
"I am Guanqiudian. I wonder what a strong man is called?"
"Liu Lu."
"Liu Jun... please rest here first. I already know everything the township father told me. I will not let him down if he trusts you so much."
"You don't have to be polite. It's good for you to know about my lord's appointment... I still have to go back to find my lord, so I won't bother you. My lord is kind, but I'm afraid that evil people will bully him..."
Liu Lu stood up unsteadily, saluted Wuqiudian, and turned to leave.
After taking only a few steps, he suddenly fell to the ground.
Wuqiudian was shocked and rushed forward, only to find that the person in front of him had just fainted.
He probably hadn't slept a wink for many days, and his whole body had reached the edge of collapse.
Wuqiudian looked at the letter in his hand, then at the strong man who fell to the ground, and couldn't help but sigh:
"How heroic is that countryman? He can actually force such a righteous man to do things for him?!"
