Chapter 922 Curious Baby
Fang Jun came here to do business. He chatted with a group of merchants for a while, made a promise, explained the importance of Da Nang to these overseas merchants, and showed the incomparable confidence that Long Qi gave these merchants. He politely declined the merchants' invitation to him. Banquet proposal.
When the merchants gradually dispersed, Fang Jun retained the old man alone.
In the cabin, Fang Jun ordered his soldiers to serve fragrant tea and sit across from the old man.
Looking at the old man's slender face, I always felt that there was some charm hidden in his calm and light eyes. Moreover, his tall and thin figure seemed to be thin, but it gave people a sense of composure and heaviness like a Yuan Ting Yue Zhi.
This is definitely not a simple character...
"Please forgive me for being stupid. I seem to have heard your name somewhere before, but I can't remember it for a moment. Can you tell me?"
"Haha..."
The old man smiled indifferently and did not answer Fang Jun's question. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He closed his eyes and savored the long and fragrant aftertaste of the top-quality Longjing. After a long time, he sighed softly: "Since the Tang Dynasty, this kind of tea drinking has been spread. method, the old man was caught by this seemingly simple but actually The mellow taste is so attractive that you can't help but enjoy it. It's just that I can't enjoy the best tea. Although the tea I drank in the past is not completely different from it, it is still inferior to it when I taste it carefully today. It’s the best tea.”
Fang Jun was helpless, what about this old guy playing tricks?
He didn't answer the old man's question, he just sipped the tea and recalled it over and over in his mind.
Zhang Zhongjian......
It sounds so familiar!
Where have you heard of this name?
Fang Jun frowned and drank tea subconsciously.
The old man smiled slightly, as if he believed that even if Fang Jun had heard of his name occasionally, he would never be deeply impressed by him at his age. Think about how many years your name has disappeared in the Central Plains?
Twenty years, or thirty years?
What's more, even at the beginning, he was not a world-famous person. After learning a skill, he wanted to rise up in troubled times and start a vigorous career that will shine forever. However, he never expected that the hero would be saddened by the beauty. A vicious love affair broke his heart, and all his pride was wasted.
Frustrated, he took a boat to the south, and since then he has been wandering around the world, dying alone...
"Bang!"
Fang Jun slammed the table suddenly, startling the old man. The hot tea soup he just drank into his mouth almost burned his throat. He frowned and said displeasedly: "As a Marquis, the president of one party is so frivolous." Is there no depth at all? ”
I thought that I had a fiery temper back then, and if it hadn't been for the years of self-cultivation that had eroded a lot of that temper, Fang Jun's impoliteness would have been enough to make him furious, so he could teach this young man a lesson!
What about the Marquis?
In the eyes of Mr. Zhang, even Li Er in the Tai Chi Palace is just a playboy who has gained the world by relying on his family background! Perhaps in the world, only his sworn brothers whom he had not seen for many years could allow him to treat him with courtesy.
Of course, there is also the woman who makes him dream but is heartbroken...
Fang Jun ignored the old man's words and pointed at the old man's nose, his eyes full of disbelief: "You are a bearded man!"
This time it was the old man's turn to be stunned.
This little kid is not simple, he actually knows my font size?
The old man looked at Fang Jun suspiciously: "Haha, I have some knowledge. I actually know my bandit name back then. Are you familiar with Li Jing?"
Fang Jun's identity has long been spread in Linyi Kingdom. It is not a secret that he is the second son of Fang Xuanling, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. Judging from his age, he must have heard his name from his sworn brother, right?
In terms of seniority, Fang Jun is Li Jing's junior, and the Fang family probably has a good relationship with the Li family.
Maybe, maybe I heard it from Hong Fu...
Zhang Zhongjian suddenly became enthusiastic.
If you really heard my name from Hong Fu, does it mean that Hong Fu has never forgotten me over the years?
At this time, Zhang Zhongjian suddenly realized that after decades of escaping, decades of seclusion, and decades of self-cultivation, he had not forgotten the obsession in his heart. I just deliberately bury it deep in my heart, and once I am slightly provoked, I will immediately jump out...
Unfortunately, Fang Jun's answer disappointed him.
Fang Jun said excitedly: "Why do we need to talk about Duke Wei? The names of the Three Fengchen Heroes are so well known! Speaking of which, senior, you disappeared back then. It is rumored all over the world that you were injured and trapped by love, so you died. Loveless, I wonder if that’s true? Also, you were really attracted to Mrs. Li back then, but you didn’t want to hurt your brotherly relationship with Duke Wei, so you sadly quit to marry your brother and your beloved woman?”
This is an eternal mystery!
Fang Jun seemed to be transformed into a paparazzi at this moment. He was extremely interested in this popular story and couldn't wait to learn the truth.
But I didn’t see that Zhang Zhongjian’s face was completely dark...
Isn't this bastard poking his own scars?
When Fang Jun saw Zhang Zhongjian's expression was abnormal, he realized that he had just touched upon the big boss's privacy. He quickly smiled awkwardly: "Haha, I'm just curious. Don't blame me, senior, don't blame me..."
Then he quickly changed the topic: "Senior, have you been staying in Linyi Country since you left the Central Plains?"
The Qiu-bearded guest has always been one of the most legendary figures in the late Sui and early Tang Dynasties.
According to folklore, he crossed the sea and went south, recruiting troops. "With a thousand ships and a hundred thousand soldiers, he entered the Fuyu Kingdom, killed its master, and established himself." When Li Jing heard in Chang'an that the southeastern Fuyu Kingdom had been destroyed, he knew that his good brother Qiu Man Ke He realized his ambition and became the leader of the island country. He drank three glasses of wine and congratulated him from a distance.
Could it be that he occupied an island on the sea near Linyi Kingdom and became the king?
Zhang Zhongjian snorted, and was quite displeased with the rash question just nearby, and said lightly: "No, I came to Linyi here for trade. I met the Marquis by chance, but it just happened to be a meeting. Someone occupied it. Island, thousands of miles south of Ryukyu The climate here is humid and the products are abundant, but there is a lack of iron tools. We came here to buy some pig iron. Moreover, the Tagalog people on the nearby large island invaded repeatedly, so they had to build some weapons to defend themselves against the powerful enemies."
South of Ryukyu?
Could it be that the "Sanxiang Island" that was carried away by the storm when the navy came is still going south?
Fang Jun made a rough comparison of the geographical location in his mind. He must have guessed that the island Zhang Zhongjian occupied was probably around Luzon Island. However, the islands there are densely dotted, and it is not certain which one it is.
"Senior, why did you come to Linyi to trade? If calculated based on the distance, Panyu seems to be closer, right?"
Fang Jun was quite surprised by Zhang Zhongjian's behavior of seeking the far away rather than the near.
From Luzon Island to Linyi Country, you have to cross almost the entire South China Sea, and the risks involved are huge. If you are going to Panyu, you only need to go all the way north around Ryukyu to reach it. There are many islands and reefs on this route, which is much safer.
Zhang Zhongjian seemed to be very unhappy with Fang Jun's endless questions about curious babies, and said angrily: "I was at odds with Feng An back then. Panyu is now Feng An's territory. How can I trade with that treacherous and cowardly person? ”
Yo ho!
Is there a story here?
Feng An'na was the governor of Gaozhou and the Duke of Yue, who was conferred by His Majesty Li Er. He was truly the first tyrant in the south of the country! In Lingnan, the degree of autonomy is extremely high, and there is a vague tendency to cede territory and become king, which is deeply suspected by important officials in the court.
However, Zhang Zhongjian is from Yangzhou, and Feng Ang is a native of Gaozhou, and his title is also in Gaozhou. How can these two people be related?
Zhang Zhongjian saw Fang Jun's eyes shining brightly and immediately regretted mentioning this matter.
Although the little guy in front of me has a high rank and a prominent official position, he is clearly a curious baby who is always asking questions, which is really annoying!
"Don't ask about the troubling dispute between X and Feng Ang. If you ask X, I won't tell you. The reason why I took the liberty to come here this time is because I have something to ask for."
Zhang Zhongguo finally extinguished Fang Jun's curiosity.
Fang Jun was stunned and laughed...
For this big boss-level person who has been anonymous for decades to come here and ask for something, it must not be an ordinary matter, and it must be extremely difficult to handle.
But is this your attitude of asking for help?
Fang Jun straightened his back, leaned on the back of his chair, and said politely and humbly: "Senior, what are you talking about? Don't talk about things you don't ask for, juniors can't bear it... Well, this is the best Longjing tea. Looking at the world, Apart from the palace and my father, this is the only place where you can taste it. Please try it and I will bring you two taels when you leave. It is also a tribute to the younger generation. ”
Zhang Zhongjian suddenly became angry.
This guy is so shameless... Didn't he just take the stand now because he didn't answer your probing questions?
(End of chapter)