After everyone had laughed, Captain Liang said: "When we were young, we dispersed and went to the rice shop in front of Beishi Gate and said, 'Liang's Jami'. Do you hear me clearly?"
Sub'an said: "It's just that Daliang Weifu wants to buy rice."
Daliang Wei said: "Only four characters, 'Liang Shijiami', no need for many!"
Sub'an shrank his head and said nothing.
Captain Daliang said: "After hearing this, the cabinet will take you to the backyard. You will wait there."
Sub'an asked again: "What then?"
Captain Daliang said: "Just wait and you will know when the time comes." Subo'an shrank his head again.
Mr. Hu Zhong asked: "What do you need to bring?"
Daliang Wei said: "I just walked there with bare hands, just like carrying something in the market. Do you have any questions?" Seeing that everyone was confused, he stopped asking questions. Daliang Wei said: "Everyone is having lunch now and it's time to take action. The three sons of the Mang family will go first." Mang Yin, Mang Shen and Mr. Hu Zhong stood up together. Mr. Liang Wei took him to the backyard, opened the back door, and the three of them went out.
The back door of Daliang Wei Mansion is located deep in a small alley. The three of them walked along the inner alley and out the inner door. It is not yet curfew time, so the inner gate can come and go freely. The prison gate is probably preparing food at home and has not appeared. The three of them walked out of the inner door without any twists and turns, and walked north along the street to see the North City. A mile or two further west is the city gate.
The so-called North Market does not mean that there are South Market, East Market or West Market in Daliang City. It is the only market in Daliang City. It is called "North City" simply because it is located under the north wall of Daliang City. A ditch diverged from the chasm, dividing the market into northern and southern parts. The ditch exits Yimen, merges into the moat outside the city, and then merges with the chasm passing through the city, heading south. Not long after Mang Yin and others left the house, they heard the sound of drums for the market closing. When they turned to the market gate, groups of merchants were coming out after closing the market. There were also some people walking in, probably helpers. The three members of the Mang family blended in with the crowd walking in and entered the market smoothly. Mr. Hu Zhong stopped someone to ask about the route and found Mipu successfully.
In the market, there are separate areas for grain, wine, salt, and tea. The area where grain is sold is divided into shops according to different grains. At that time, millet was still the staple food in the Central Plains, called millet. Rice tastes better than millet. It is mainly produced in the south. The output is relatively low and the price is expensive. It is a luxury product in the Central Plains. But after the king of Liang opened the fields, rice could be grown and harvested around Daliang, so there were rice shops in Daliang City. The rice shop is located deep and has a spacious facade, giving it a noble air.
The three of them entered the rice shop, and there was indeed someone guarding the cabinet. Mr. Hu Zhong stepped forward and said, "Liang Jia Mi."
The gentleman on the counter had a smile on his face, looked up and said, "Sir, come with me!"
The three of them followed the shopkeeper out the back door and into the backyard. This is a place for cooling and threshing, which is flat and spacious; a huge stone mill is placed in the center of the site. The shopkeeper said: "I don't know where the three nobles are from or where they are going, and I don't dare to ask. The nobles are wearing coarse clothes, and they don't dare to serve tea in the accounting room. This is the only place in the shop that is quiet, so I feel sorry for you three."
Mr. Hu Zhong replied: "It's very hard work, and I feel uneasy."
The shopkeeper said: "What are you talking about, noble man? The noble man is the world of the shop, and being able to serve him is the blessing of the shop. Well, I won't say much. There will be people coming soon. The noble man can help himself. There is a pot by the well for drawing water."
Mr. Hu Zhong said: "Businessmen can do whatever they want."
After the shopkeeper left, Mr. Hu Zhong invited everyone to sit down by the door, one to avoid the wind, and the other to hear the movement inside. Mang Shen went to the well to draw a jar of water and carried it close to him. Mang Yin smiled and said, "You're so kind!" When he looked at this jar, the edges were shiny and black due to frequent use, and there were black stains all around the rim. It looked like it had been sucked on countless times. Mang Yin stood up and said, "I want a few bowls from the shopkeeper." Mr. Hu Zhong grabbed him and said, "Buyi, it's already a good thing to eat well water, but you also need a bowl! Climb on the ground and drink the mud after the rain." You have to get through it." Mang Yin smiled bitterly and sat down, but no longer touched the jar. Mang Yin refused to drink it, and Mr. Mang Shen and Mr. Hu Zhong didn't taste it well, so they had to put the jar aside.
Not long after, another voice of "Liang's Jami" was heard from the cabinet, and three more people were taken to the backyard. Mang Yin and others stood up together. The two groups of people had naturally been introduced to each other in Daliang Wei Mansion. At this time, they wanted to greet each other, but they did not dare, so they could only look at each other awkwardly. Mr. Hu Zhong greeted: "Let's sit down in a circle." The six people formed a circle and sat down individually. I was a little embarrassed at first, but sitting around casually really indulged my mood and was much more comfortable than sitting on my knees. One person said: "Young Master Mang can still fetch water, but you are going to disturb him." A person next to him stopped him and said: "Quiet, Mr. Mang, don't talk nonsense." But Mang Shen had already handed over the jug. The man took it and said, "Didn't you borrow a bowl from the shopkeeper?" He stood up as he spoke.
This time Mr. Hu Zhong did not stop him, but looked at him with interest. Seeing the man walking straight into the room, he said to the shopkeeper, "I'd like to ask the counter if there are any bowls and bowls to borrow for drinking water." The shopkeeper hesitated for a while and seemed to take out a few things. But this man didn't ask for it anymore, and came out empty-handed, with a very unkind look on his face. A person next to him asked: "Why is this so?" The person said: "Just drink from the can, that bowl is worse than this." Even so, he did not touch the can again.
Among the third people who were pulled out was Xu Bo'an. Among these people, Bo'an was the only one who looked like a commoner in temperament. He was slovenly and smart. He picked up the water jug and drank half of it without blinking. Everyone was stunned.
Everyone gradually arrived, and in the relaxed atmosphere, everyone no longer objected to Ji sitting, and they no longer sat in order, but formed a circle. Forced by thirst, many people broke through their psychological barriers and drank water from cans. Some of the new arrivals also wanted to borrow a bowl, but the first arrival quietly grabbed him and described the shape of the bowl to him, giving up his idea of borrowing a bowl.
After eliminating the unfamiliar barriers and the constraints of uniforms, and adding Subagi's jokes, these young people soon became relaxed and exchanged their own novel insights, as if they were a group of old friends who had not seen each other for a long time. . As more and more people hold water bottles and drink water, more people join the ranks of drinking water. Finally, even Mang Yin picked up the water bottle and took a sip. Both he and Mr. Hu Zhong seldom spoke, but Mang Shen had obviously integrated into this group of people.
Mr. Hu Zhong is older and not active, but he does not annoy young people when he sits there. He always gives a warm smile to those who speak, making them feel that they are being listened to carefully, and they will speak more enthusiastically. . Mang Yinze showed a focused look on his face, and seemed to be deeply attracted by everyone's words. Gradually, they learned about each person's family background, identity, and interesting things that happened in their family. In addition to Mang Shen and Xu Bo'an, there were seven other people who followed Daliang Wei. Four of them were close relatives of the royal family. One came from the family of Wei Qi, Prime Minister of Wei, and was considered a distant relative of the royal family. The other two families, like the Mang family, were all guest officials. Although the power in the court was not as prominent as Mang Mao's, they were still in power. Doctor Hu Zhong secretly expressed his admiration for Daliang Wei: He dared to lead four princes when he went out into battle. He really deserves to be Daliang Wei.
The sky was getting dark, and everyone was talking in a lively manner. At this time, Lieutenant Liang's voice came from outside the door: "Liang Jia Mi." When everyone heard the voice, they seemed to suddenly remember that they were disguised as commoners, preparing to kill the enemy in battle. Or life is at stake in a moment. The sound stopped immediately.
