Everyone drank two glasses of wine and ate a large plate of dumplings with the vegetables, and everyone was satisfied.
Wang Zhongfu said: "The dumplings here are really delicious! I have never tasted such delicious ones in Guanzhong before. With this kind of craftsmanship, the restaurant will make money wherever it opens! The price is not expensive, who doesn't want to try it!"
Xu Shijie said: "It's so easy! There are dumpling restaurants like this in almost every state and county, and the taste is almost the same. When they make more, some people learn the craft and open their own shops. Not every county has such a good business. .”
Wang Zhongfu was surprised after hearing this: "It tastes like this, which I couldn't even imagine before. Is there anyone who can make it taste better?"
Xu Shijie nodded: "What's weird? There are all talented people in this world, and when the opportunity comes, they will show themselves. Not to mention, there are people who have been working in official stores to open a store, so the taste is naturally good."
Wang Zhongfu asked: "If you work in an official store, can you also open a store?"
Xu Shijie smiled and said: "It's not like you're selling yourself in the store, so you can come out naturally. You signed a contract when you entered the store. As long as you don't violate the contract, you can leave at any time. It's just that the time is short, and there are very few stores like this."
Several people discussed, Xu Shijie settled the matter, and left the restaurant together.
When they got to the street, Xu Shijie said: "It's still early, let's find an inn and stay early. Don't be careless about the exam tomorrow morning. After staying today, no one is allowed to go out, so prepare well in the inn."
Wang Zhongfu said: "This city is so prosperous, wouldn't it be a pity not to see it?"
Xu Shijie said: "We are here for business, and business is important. After the exam tomorrow, we will stay in Xinye City for a day and relax."
Several people were talking as they walked towards the inn. Xu Shijie was originally a soldier. He was familiar with everything, including the inns.
After passing an intersection, Xu Shijie said: "A few dozen steps ahead, there is the inn I am used to staying in. Alas, we are small people, so we can only stay in inns outside. If you are a big shot in the army, you can stay in an inn opened by the army." , that’s comfortable.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Zhongfu pointed to the ground in front of him and said, "Hey, could this be a money bag?"
As he spoke, he strode forward and picked up a small money bag from the ground. He weighed it in his hand and said, "It's a bit heavy, and there's quite a lot of money in it. I don't know who would be so unlucky as to leave the money bag here."
Xu Shijie stepped forward, took the money bag, opened it and looked at it. Said: "There are some coins in it, and a five-tael silver ingot. Oh, there is also a stack of huizi here, let's see how much it is. - You guys should be witnesses together, don't let the lost people rely on us."
While talking, he took out the huizi inside. Several people ordered, and there were more than thirty dollars in total.
Putting Huizi into his purse, Xu Shijie said: "Let's see if there is any inspection. Let's hand over the purse. Don't waste time here."
Wang Zhongfu said: "How can we hand it over to the inspection? There is no name written on the money bag, so they don't put it in their own pockets? If it is to be handed over to the inspection, why don't we have a good meal."
Xu Shijie said: "This is a military city. It's no better than other places. How can the patrol dare to be greedy? Also, we are soldiers now, and we are not allowed to take the things we pick up as our own! If not, you will be punished if you are caught!"
Wang Zhongfu said: "If this is the case, we will stand here and wait for the person who lost the money to come."
Looking at the sky, Xu Shijie said: "You guys just wait here, I will go to the inn to book a room. If it is late and there is no room, it will be troublesome tonight. Remember, when the person who lost the money comes, ask clearly, and then give the money Return the bag to him! Don't embarrass me, let alone ask for favors!"
Wang Zhongfu and others agreed. Seeing Xu Shijie leaving, he was leaning against the willow tree on the side of the road, chatting.
Not long after, I saw a big man coming quickly. The big man was more than a foot tall, and his steps were long and fast, like a diamond. After crossing the intersection, the big man saw Wang Zhongfu playing with the money bag at a glance and couldn't help but feel happy.
Walking up to him, the big man said: "That man, why are you holding my purse? Are you a thief? You scoundrels, how dare you not leave after stealing the money! Come on, come on, take my punch first!"
After hearing this, Wang Zhongfu threw the money bag in his hand into the air and reached out to grab it. Said: "I was going to return it to this guy, but I said so, so I decided not to return it yet! Seeing that this guy is tall and strong, I will compete with him first. If I win, everything will be easy. If I lose, I, let’s take this tone!”
After saying that, he jumped out. Pointing at the big man, he said: "You stupid man, you want to fight? Come on, come on, grandpa will have a few rounds with you!"
The big man's face turned as red as a pig's liver after hearing this. He clenched his fist and punched Wang Zhongfu's nose.
Wang Zhongfu has a flexible body. Seeing the fist coming, he ducked to one side. Taking advantage of the situation, he stretched his legs to kick the man's lower body. Unexpectedly, the man was much taller, and Wang Zhongfu's legs seemed to be short, and he only touched his knees.
The man got angry, stretched out his long legs, and kicked Wang Zhongfu's abdomen.
Wang Zhongfu was startled and jumped away quickly. Looking at the man in front of me, who looked like an iron tower, I couldn't help but cry out in pain.
If you are not a perfect master, facing a man with such a figure, there is nothing you can do with your bare hands. With this man's height, if he were to live in future generations, he would definitely be a dominant player on the basketball court. In this era, he was so strong that he could run rampant on the battlefield wearing armor.
The Han has his own methods, but Wang Zhongfu really can't defeat the Han. Seeing the punches and kicks coming, I could only avoid them, and I looked very embarrassed for a while.
While the two were fighting fiercely, Xu Shijie hurried over. Looking at an opening, I put it on the man's elbow. He said loudly: "How can you keep things right here in broad daylight? What is this place? Xinye Military City! You two are crazy!"
Wang Zhongfu took advantage of the situation and stepped aside. He took a breath and said: "We obey the order of the capital leader and wait here for the lost person to come and collect the money bag. Who would have thought that this guy came from afar and without saying a word, he said that we were thieves and wanted to come and set him free. There was nothing we could do. , I can only accompany him a few times.”
Xu Shijie said: "You are lucky. At this time, a Han patrol came over. If you are caught by the patrol and fight in the street, how can you two be easily spared? If one of you is not good, there will be no need to take the test tomorrow!"
The man looked at Xu Shijie. After thinking for a while, he stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "You look like an official? I don't know your name?"
Xu Shijie said: "My Excellency, Xu Shijie, is a leader in this country. I took these people to Xinye City to take the military academy exam today, and I picked up a money bag on the way. I asked them to wait for the owner here, so there must be some misunderstanding."
"It's my fault!" The man was a little embarrassed. "I was drinking tea there and left in a hurry, so I lost my money bag here. When I came back to look for it, I saw these people had taken our money bags and started arguing."
Xu Shijie asked for the money bag and asked the man to report the contents, and then returned it to him exactly.
Thank you very much, man. Said: "Myself, Shu Jiming, is from Luoshan County, Xinyang Army. I heard that the military academy has recently recruited people, and the magistrate of this county has acted as a guarantor. I brought the guarantor to rush for the exam. I don't want to misunderstand you. It's getting late, let's find someone. At the restaurant, how about I buy a few drinks to accompany you?"
Xu Shijie said: "You are also here to rush for the exam. The exam is tomorrow. I advise you to go back and rest early, so as not to miss tomorrow's important event!"
Shu Jiming made sense after hearing this. I asked Wang Zhongfu and others their names and the inn where they were staying. Said: "After the exam is over tomorrow, I will treat you to a drink again! I heard people say that if you pass the military academy, as long as you don't make big mistakes, you will be a general in the army in the future. In this way, we will be colleagues from now on."
Xu Shijie smiled and said: "How could anything be so easy in the world? It's getting late today. Let's take a rest. If you are admitted to the military academy, you will naturally understand it. Don't listen to people's nonsense."
Seeing that Xu Shijie was determined to leave, Shu Jiming said: "Let's just say goodbye today. After the exam tomorrow, I'll go to the inn to find you. I don't know anyone in Xinye City, so it's really boring. I'll find a restaurant for you tomorrow. Accompany the guilt!”
After saying that, he walked away and strode away.
Looking at Shu Jiming's back, Wang Zhongfu said: "This man is so tall, it's really amazing!"
