The night was dark and Lin Feng had already fallen asleep. After all, the matter of Dugu Chui and his family from the Tianjian Sect has been settled, and there is no need for Lin Feng to worry about it anymore. After midnight, while Lin Feng was sleeping, there was a knock on the door.
Gao Xiaoyu's voice came: "Young master, there is someone coming from the palace with a message from His Majesty the Emperor."
Lin Feng woke up and was very surprised.
The emperor's order at night?
This is somewhat rare.
Lin Feng quickly put on his clothes and when he arrived in the front yard, he saw the chamberlain who came out of the palace to deliver the order.
The chamberlain looked at Lin Feng with a little awe. Lin Feng, an envoy of the Qin Dynasty, was so embarrassed that Xie Chong, the head of the imperial court, knelt down to plead guilty to the emperor. It was simply terrifying.
The emperor even praised Lin Feng.
What an honor is this?
The chamberlain looked respectful and said: "Mr. Lin, Your Majesty sent a six-word message, saying 'Very good, keep up the good work'. In addition, Dugu City was abolished in martial arts, demoted as slaves, and exiled to Qiongzhou. The remaining disciples of the Tianjian Sect were demoted as slaves. Sent to the mines for ten years. As for Li Jun, he has also been arrested, as well as the other ten red-armored cavalrymen of the Xia Kingdom, all of whom have been killed."
After hearing this, Lin Feng admired the strength of the Jin Kingdom's Arch Guards Department and found out clearly in a short period of time.
This is not simple.
Especially when operating at night, they can be detected so clearly, which shows the infiltration power of the Guards Division.
Lin Feng said: "Thank you very much."
The chamberlain bowed again and left in a hurry. Lin Feng returned to the room and lost his sleep for the time being.
There was a thoughtful look in his eyes.
Sima Chong specifically mentioned the words 'very good, keep up the good work', which was tantamount to encouraging him to get close to Xu Liuli. In other words, it was tantamount to following the order to pursue women.
I'm afraid that in the emperor's heart, he wished that Lin Feng had captured Xu Liuli's heart earlier.
Lin Feng understood that Sima Chong's mentality originated from the Great Chantian.
But he just let nature take its course.
Nothing to be anxious about.
What Lin Feng was thinking about now was that after Li Junyi's incident, the relationship between Jin and Xia was truly broken, and the joint offensive of Xia and Jin against Qin was completely collapsed.
The next step is Qi State.
Lin Feng thought about it, and even felt a sense of expectation in his heart, looking forward to going to Qi State to meet his teacher Xunzi.
In my memory, after Xunzi accepted him as his disciple, he cared for and taught me like a master and a father, which warmed my young heart and eliminated many of my timidities. Only then did I become the high-spirited and high-spirited master I used to be. .
It was a pity that Xunzi went to Qi State, and the two parties did not see each other again for many years.
Lin Feng was thinking about going to Qi State and couldn't fall asleep for a while. He didn't know when he fell asleep later. When he woke up from his sleep, it was already three o'clock in the morning.
The sky became completely bright.
Lin Feng washed himself up and had breakfast. Not long after, Gu Xi entered.
Gu Xi's expression was quite serious and he said slowly: "Uncle Master, I arranged for people to contact Xifeng Zui about the brewing business in Jin State, and we have tentatively agreed on the result."
"The original plan was that only the Gu family, the Lu family and the Zhang family were involved. However, the Xie family has changed, because Xie Xuan became the heir, and Xie Chong's current attitude is on the same line as ours."
"Now that our interests are aligned, I decided to bring the Xie family in after consideration."
"With the Xie family here and the four major families operating together, Xifengzui can be sold completely and unhindered in the Jin Kingdom, and people who imitate wine can be controlled to the maximum extent."
"Although the profits will be divided a lot, with the expansion of the scale and the joint efforts of the major families to control the situation, the money will be even more. Please let me know this matter."
Gu Xi said: "If my uncle thinks it's inappropriate, I will adjust it."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Xifengzui has said that you will take the lead in running the business here in the Jin Kingdom. Naturally, you can make the decision. Forty percent of the net profit belongs to the Jin Dynasty court, and the remaining 60% is arranged. I, Da Qin, have exclusive rights to two OK, each of the four major families will get 10%, what do you think?"
"Can!"
Gu Xi said: "I believe everyone will agree to this arrangement."
Lin Feng said: "That's the case, that's no problem. I'll write a letter and send it back to Daqin, asking Daqin to arrange for craftsmen to brew the distiller's yeast. In addition to the special craftsmanship, the distiller's yeast is the most important in the brewing of Xifeng Zui. With the unique Only the West Wind Drunk brewed from Jiuqu can have a unique taste."
Gu Xi said: "Please ask my junior uncle to make arrangements. I will communicate with each family right away."
Lin Feng said: "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard."
Gu Xi's face was filled with a smile. Although the Gu family only accounted for 10% of the net profit, a peerless wine like Xifeng Zui could earn even 10% every year.
After Gu Xi left, Lin Feng wrote a special letter to explain the things that Xifengzui would promote after the two countries formed an alliance. He asked the emperor to arrange Chen Hetu and dispatch the most reliable craftsmen to Jin to be responsible for the brewing of Xifengzui. .
After the letter was written, Lin Feng handed it to Ying Wu and asked him to use the Heibingtai channel to send it back as soon as possible.
Lin Feng continued reading.
The morning passed in a blink of an eye, and when they arrived at Shenshi in the afternoon, Gu Xi came again and said that the brewing location of Xifengzui had been selected and was invested by the four major families.
In addition, the contract between them is also agreed in black and white.
Xifengzui had everything ready and was waiting for the craftsman to arrive to start brewing the wine.
Lin Feng sighed in his heart that the four major families had huge influence in Jin State and had enough resources. However, the existence of the four major families, as well as the existence of the entire Jin family's wealthy families, has also restricted the development of Jin.
Lin Feng didn't care about this.
These have nothing to do with Lin Feng.
Halfway through the Shen hour, it is approaching the You hour. Lin Feng changed his clothes, wearing a white robe and a large cloak, and left the Gu family for Da Chantian's stronghold.
Lin Feng's carriage arrived. He got off the carriage and just walked to the steps. When the concierge saw Lin Feng coming, he directly asked Lin Feng to wait inside and arranged for someone to go to the backyard to notify him.
Not long after, Xu Liuli came from the backyard.
Today, Xu Liuli is wearing a long skirt, a fox fur cloak, and her hair tied into a ponytail. She looks heroic, but also has a unique style and charm.
After Lin Feng saw it, he was momentarily absent-minded.
When Xu Liuli and Lin Feng first met in Xianyang, they were in a completely different state. At that time, Xu Liuli wanted to pretend to be a promiscuous woman, but now her true nature is revealed.
Xu Liuli asked: "Mr. Lin, is there anything wrong with me dressing up like this?"
"Very good, very beautiful."
Lin Feng smiled and spoke.
When Xu Liuli heard Lin Feng's compliments, he lowered his head slightly and said shyly, "Young Master is joking."
Lin Feng said: "I always tell the truth, let's go, this time I have to lead the way. I don't know anything about the Lantern Festival in Jinling City, so I need you to be my guide."
Xu Liuli said crisply: "Leave it to me."
She took Lin Feng out of the residence, instead of taking the carriage alone, she took the carriage with Lin Feng and headed towards Qifeng Tower in the south city of Jinling City. After all, Qifeng Tower was close to the Qinhuai River.
Tonight's Lantern Festival Lantern Festival will be held along the entire river. There are lantern riddles and performances everywhere. There are even people who compete with each other in lantern riddles.
The carriage arrived near the Qinhuai River in Qifeng Tower. There was already a constant flow of people coming and going around, and the carriage could not continue moving.
Lin Feng and Xu Liuli got off the carriage. Gao Xiaoyu was responsible for guarding the carriage. Lin Feng and Xu Liuli entered the crowd together and soon arrived at the river bank.
"Tanghulu, fresh candied haws. The hawthorn is sweet but not greasy. A bunch of candied haws will be refreshing, refreshing and comfortable."
"Candy man, here comes the candy man."
"Pancakes, freshly baked pancakes, crispy and delicious, I want to eat them again."
On the streets and along the river banks, the shouts of vendors can be heard one after another.
This is a prosperous scene.
The New Year's Eve festival is an excellent time for people to have fun and enjoy themselves. For these vendors, it is also the best time to do business. The flow of people is large and you can earn some money to support your family.
The entire area on both sides of the Qinhuai River was filled with the smell of fireworks and was very lively.
Lin Feng looked at Xu Liuli and said, "Miss Xu, such a lantern festival is indeed lively and noisy, full of fireworks. This kind of scene is what a human being should have."
Xu Liuli said: "What Mr. Lin said is true."
Lin Feng said: "Miss Xu and I are old friends, so there is no need to be so polite. I am slightly older than you, so just call me Brother Lin, and there is no need to be so polite."
Xu Liuli said: "Brother Lin, please call me Liuli too."
Lin Feng nodded and said: "Let's go to the front. Liuli, be careful, these are not a few people."
A smile bloomed on Xu Liuli's pretty face, and she and Lin Feng walked forward and came to a place where they were guessing lantern riddles. There were lanterns hanging high one by one, and the lanterns were lit up one by one, making the whole place glow with dazzling colors. light.
In particular, this area is close to the river bank, and the scenery is quite pleasant.
"Come, come, come, come and guess the lantern riddles. If you guess one lantern riddle, the small items will be sold at 80% price. If you guess two lantern riddles, they will be sold at half price. If you guess three lantern riddles, you will get a small item for free."
“Pick whatever you want, choose whatever you want, walk around and take a look.”
"Let's all come and see."
Vendors specializing in business shouted loudly. The lanterns have long been pasted with word puzzles.
This is a hawker's business gimmick.
Just like this, many people like to join in the fun and immerse themselves in it.
Lin Feng also stopped. He glanced at the small items displayed by the vendor, but his eyes fell on a hairpin.
This is a butterfly-shaped hairpin, quite delicate.
Lin Feng picked it up, handed it to Xu Liuli and said, "This butterfly hairpin is quite unique. Do you like it?"
"like!"
Xu Liuli smiled sweetly.
Lin Feng nodded and said, "As long as you like it, let me guess the lantern riddles and get the hairpin for free."
The hawker looked at Lin Feng's clothes and looked at Xu Liuli's appearance. The man was handsome and the woman was pretty. From a glance, she came from a big family and was definitely rich.
The hawker suddenly became excited.
The opportunity has come.
He's going to make money.
He is a veteran in doing business. Every year during the New Year's Eve festival, he comes to the river bank to grab a good location to do business. He once met a noble man. In order to please the woman, he guessed the riddles continuously but failed to get the answer, and then bought many small things he liked.
Now, we met again.
After all, the small items he prepared were not just hairpins, but also many other gadgets.
The hawker said happily: "Young master wants to guess riddles, are you ready? Look at the small lanterns I have here, dozens of large and small, with notes on them, ready for riddles. You choose whatever you want, I will take them down for you." Riddles.”
Lin Feng pointed to the nearest lantern and said, "That's it."
The hawker took off the white paper directly from the lantern, saw the words on it, and said with a smile: "Sir, the riddle on this paper is the name of a Chinese medicine when the beauty of April in the world is gone."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "This is too simple."
He looked at Xu Liuli and asked with a smile: "Liuli, have you thought of it?"
"I'm not familiar with Chinese medicine."
Xu Liuli shook his head, confused. She once came to see a Lantern Festival Lantern Festival. Because there were so many people, Xu Liuli left directly without touching these lantern riddles.
Now, it was actually her first time.
It's just that she knows it's here.
The hawker said: "Sir, what kind of Chinese medicine do you think it is?"
Lin Feng explained: "The fragrance of April in the human world is gone, and spring is gone and summer is coming, so naturally spring is gone. Spring is gone. This medicine is harvested in spring and winter. It can be dried or used fresh. It is used to clear away heat, detoxify, and relieve cough." Phlegm, the effect is very good."
"Young Master is awesome!"
The vendor looked very calm, with a look of admiration on his face, and said: "Sir, you can enjoy a 80% discount now. Should you continue to guess lantern riddles, or buy this butterfly hairpin? If you guess the next lantern riddle wrong, But you have to start over and you won’t be able to enjoy the discount. If you buy it now, you will get a discount.”
Lin Feng said: "Continue!"
He pointed to another lantern, and the hawker took off the note and said with a smile: "Young master's luck is really good, and it is another mystery of Chinese medicinal materials. This time the mystery is whether to examine myself carefully or to use traditional Chinese medicine."
Xu Liuli also looked at Lin Feng, with curiosity in his eyes.
Examine yourself three times!
This mystery is a bit difficult, especially since she is not familiar with Chinese medicine and has no direction at all.
Lin Feng said with a smile: "This riddle is also simple. Self-examination is to defend oneself. What is self-examination other than self-prevention? Fangji is a traditional Chinese medicine. It is dug in autumn, washed and removed, and dried until half-dry. It is mainly used to treat wind, cold and dampness. , the limbs are tense and tense. Such traditional Chinese medicine is quite important."
hiss! !
The vendor couldn't help but gasp.
There was surprise in his eyes.
I met an expert today.
The hawker comes here every year. He knows the general riddles and can easily be guessed. Many of the riddles he prepared were related to Chinese medicinal materials. Such professional riddles were not easy to guess.
Of course, there are many simple ones.
This mix of various mysteries makes it difficult to earn a certain amount of money. Otherwise, it is all a simple mystery, and he will not make money, but will lose money.
Unexpectedly, Lin Feng even knew the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine.
Xu Liuli's eyes moved with anticipation. She was enjoying this scene, it was very satisfying.
The vendor noticed Xu Liuli's expression, rolled his eyes, and said: "Sir, you see that my wife is very happy and likes this hairpin. Now that you have guessed two of the riddles, it's half the price. Just buy it, that's it. You’ve made a profit. If you guess wrong in the end, it’s all in vain.”
Xu Liuli's face turned red.
lady!
She was not Lin Feng's wife, but Xu Liuli did not explain and stood quietly aside.
Lin Feng said: "No need, continue to guess the third one, you take the one on the upper left."
When the hawker heard Lin Feng's words, he also smiled and took down the riddle on the third lantern. After taking a look at it, he smiled and said: "Sir, this riddle looks very simple. Please listen carefully and type a word with half a plow and half a read. .”
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Half tillage, half reading, half half, isn't it just a word lesson? This is the simplest."
Although there was a hint of helplessness in the hawker's eyes, there was no change on his face. He still smiled, gave a thumbs up, and said: "Young Master is really amazing and has a quick mind. Young Master, I give you this hairpin as a gift."
Lin Feng took the hairpin and said, "Liu Li, come here, I'll bring it for you."
"good!"
Xu Liuli lowered her head shyly.
Lin Feng took the butterfly hairpin and inserted it into the bun that Xu Liuli had tied up. There was a hint of softness in the majesty and a unique style.
"Not bad."
Lin Feng smiled and nodded.
Xu Liuli was also very happy in her heart.
The hawker congratulated: "My wife is as beautiful as a fairy, and my son is so handsome. He is a talented man and a beautiful woman. They are a perfect match."
Lin Feng had a good impression of the hawker. He smiled and took out five copper coins, placed them in front of the hawker and said, "Take it, it's not easy to make money."
"My lord is benevolent and righteous, and my lord is blessed with all the blessings."
When the vendor saw the five copper coins, a smile appeared on his face and he kept talking.
But at this moment, a provocative voice came: "Hey, isn't this Mr. Lin Fenglin? You are also here to watch the lantern festival near the Qinhuai River today. Mr. Lin is so talented and knowledgeable, and has a brilliant tongue. How dare you go to the place ahead to compete with lantern riddles? Are you going to compete with me from Jin?"
Lin Feng turned around to look, and immediately sneered: "Who did I know? It turned out to be Fu Rong, my defeated general. You were sensationalizing in Qifeng Tower, and I refuted it speechlessly. Now that you have popped up again, could it be that there is someone else? Do you have the confidence to take on challenges?”
