Chapter 159 Fan Lou’s experiences (6.6K)
To know.
It is only 1100 years now, and there are still 26 years before the Jingkang Incident.
This time is undoubtedly a bit short to curb the development of the Jinren:
The Jurchens were merged into a military tribal alliance by Wanyan Wugunai more than 20 years ago.
At present, the Jurchen Gailibo has been dead for eight years, and Wanyan Aguda has already gained momentum, and it will definitely be too late to stop it.
But for Northern Song officials like Zongze, it was a bit long.
Follow the normal trajectory.
Zongze would serve as county magistrate in many places in the next ten years or so, and about fifteen years later he would be promoted to Dengzhou Tongpan, which is an official position of the sixth rank.
Then he begged to retire and return to his hometown. In 1124, he was transferred to the post of Tongpan of Bazhou.
That time was 24 years away from now.
In other words, it took Zongze 24 years to rise from a county magistrate of the seventh grade to a general magistrate of the sixth grade.
There is only one from the sixth rank between the two official ranks.
For an official of Zongze's ability, this situation is obviously a waste of time.
It's an extreme waste of time.
Therefore, both emotionally and rationally, Xu Yun hoped to find a way.
Let this national hero move more smoothly in this timeline.
At least you can have a chance to fully utilize your abilities, and avoid the tragedy of the bright moon shining in the ditch again.
And just when Xu Yun was thinking about how to speak, his shoulder was suddenly tapped from behind:
"Hey, Xiao Wang?"
Xu Yun turned around and found an acquaintance standing behind him:
Wang Zhen.
At this time, Wang Zhen was dressed in casual clothes, followed by a person who looked vaguely familiar to Xu Yun. He seemed to be in an unusually high interest.
Seeing this, Xu Yun quickly raised his hands and asked:
"Master Xiaowei? Are you here to see Cuju today too?"
“It’s not all about watching the game.”
Wang Xun smiled and patted the young man next to him on the shoulder and explained:
"Today, the head of the Western Army is a soldier under my command. As the commander-in-chief, I naturally have to be there to cheer."
Hearing this, Xu Yun turned his attention to the young man.
This young man is tall and well-proportioned, with a dark complexion and looks quite capable.
Previously, it was due to the long distance between the venue and the auditorium.
Xu Yun's impression of the Western Army's head was only technical, and his appearance was not very clear.
But after hearing what Wang Zhen said, he could see some similarities with this person.
It's no wonder that when they first met, he felt a vague sense of familiarity.
Then Xu Yun suddenly thought of something, raised his hands towards this person, and praised:
"So this is the ball head who won six yuan? He looks like a hero. I'm Wang Lin, dare I ask the hero's name?"
The young man glanced at Wang Chen, and after receiving the Shangguan's permission, he quickly returned the favor:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Wang, for your love. A strong man would not dare to do it. My name is Zhang Yuan, and he is from Bingzhou."
Xu Yun nodded thoughtfully and breathed a sigh of relief:
Um.
It doesn’t just have to be Gao.
Then he carefully recalled the Northern Song Dynasty figures he knew, and found that he had never heard of such a person in his memory.
It looks like this.
Is this person most likely just an ordinary soldier?
If this is the case, it would be a pity - with this person's superb footwork, he can earn at least tens of millions per year in the 21st century.
If you can study abroad, you may even be dubbed "the hope of the whole village", and you may even have a chance to become a national idol.
But what Xu Yun didn't know was.
Although Zhang Yuan did not leave many records in history, he was also a well-known good man:
He killed Wanyan Zonghan's nephew in the Battle of Taiyuan, protected Wang Zhen and his son in street fighting, suffered dozens of knife and gunshot wounds, and finally died of exhaustion.
After his death, his body was trampled on by Zong Han, and his head was hung on the city wall, which is respectable and lamentable.
Later, Hao Siwen's ending in "Water Margin" was based on Zhang Yuan's experience.
However, Xu Yun is not an artificial intelligence and does not understand that the soldier in front of him is not only brave on the court.
Then he thought of something, pointed at Zongze and said to Wang:
"Master Xiaowei, let me introduce to you. This is my old disciple, Zongze Zongzong, magistrate of Jinshi in the sixth year of Yuanyou."
Wang Zhen had long felt that this scribe looked inexplicably kind. Even before he discovered Xu Yun, he noticed this person first.
Therefore, after being recommended by Xu Yun, he quickly handed over his hand and said politely:
"I am reporting to Wang Zhiguo, the captain of the Zhiguo School of the Zhongyong Camp of the Baotao Army of the Western Army, named Zhengchen, and I have met Zongzhi County."
Zongze also quickly returned the gift:
"How could Rulin, a civil servant, be expected to be so courteous as a captain? If the captain thinks highly of me, just call me my elder brother."
Wang Zhen was originally an officer from the army and had a cheerful nature, so he immediately agreed:
"That's very good. Brother Zong, please don't call me Colonel Colonel anymore. Just follow my words, Brother Wang!"
Seeing the passionate talk of Wen Yiwu in front of him, Xu Yun couldn't help but feel a burst of emotion in his heart.
in the original historical trajectory.
There is no record of any communication between Wang Zhen and Zongze, and there is no overlap in the areas where they work.
While Wang Zhen was defending Taiyuan, Zongze happened to be fighting hard in the west of Beijing.
In the end, Wang Zhen did not wait for reinforcements.
Zongze also had no helpers by his side.
I don’t know that in the night when the war is raging and the surroundings are filled with the smell of blood.
Have they ever raised their heads and asked the sky, are there any righteous people on the vast earth?
They couldn't see each other, but when they looked up they saw the same starry sky.
Never saw each other until death.
But in this timeline.
The two national backbone figures had an intersection because of themselves.
It seems ordinary, but they just bowed and introduced each other.
But in Xu Yun's eyes, it was a scene worth remembering for thousands of years.
You are not alone!
After introducing each other, Wang Zhen looked around, considered for a moment, and said:
"Brother, Xiao Wang, it's almost noon. Why don't you let me be the host? How about we go to Fanlou to eat and chat?"
Gulu——
I heard the word Fan Lou.
Zhang San, who was staring at Zhang Yuan and thinking that this person had caused him to lose six cents, suddenly became shocked.
He swallowed hard.
During this period of the Northern Song Dynasty, restaurants would be given different names according to their decoration level.
Among them, the lowest-end restaurant is called "foot shop".
For example, the soup shop where Xu Yun and the others drank sour plum soup before was one of the foot shops.
There is also the human meat bun shop owned by Sun Erniang and others in "Water Margin", which is also a kind of foot shop.
Above the foot shop is the "main shop", which is also known as a high-end restaurant.
At this time, there are a total of 72 high-end restaurants in Bianjing.
The top ones are Pan Tower, Yun Tower and.
Fan Lou.
If restaurants such as Panlou and Yunlou can compete with ordinary five-star hotels in later generations.
Then Fan Lou is undoubtedly the Waldorf Astoria of the Song Dynasty.
The cheapest dish among them costs close to a hundred dollars, which is impossible to afford without a few bucks for a normal banquet!
This kind of price is simply an unimaginable expense for a servant like Zhang San.
Just like those workers in later generations who earned a salary of 5,000 to 6,000 yuan, it was still acceptable to bite the bullet and eat 4,28 million islands from time to time.
But you ask him to go and eat Kaiseki Japanese food worth two to three thousand yuan by himself?
Maybe in a lifetime, only situations such as the tenth wedding anniversary can make exceptions.
Therefore, after hearing that Wang Zhen was planning to treat Fan Lou to a guest.
Zhang San kept looking at Xu Yun with his peripheral vision, his eyes flashing with strong expectation.
He didn't expect to be able to sit at the table and eat and drink with everyone, but with his relationship with Xu Yun, it would be okay to pack some leftovers, right?
"Fan Lou"
At this moment, Xu Yun's thoughts were not as complicated as Zhang San's.
However, as a foodie, he really wanted to see this Waldorf in the Northern Song Dynasty.
In addition, he knows a little bit about Wang Zhen's net worth, so it is very easy to afford a meal at Fanlou:
This captain had just made meritorious service on the Western Front, and the court issued a large reward.
At the same time, it was because he 'sold himself' to Tong Guan.
Tong Guan did not deliberately be greedy this time, and distributed all the rewards to Wang Zhen's brothers.
According to what Wang Zhen said one time after drinking.
This bounty is estimated to be four to five hundred dollars, which is enough for ordinary people to earn for ten or twenty years. It is more than enough to pay for the visit to Fanlou.
Wang Zhen's proposal was in line with Xu Yun's ideas, so he took the initiative to invite Zongze:
"Mr. Rulin, since the captain is interested, why don't we go to Fanlou to talk about it?"
Then he paused, thought of Zongze's character in the history books, and added:
"Don't worry, Sir Xiaowei spent all the reward money received from the imperial court's victory on the Western Front, and it was definitely not the result of corruption."
Zongze also had the idea of making friends with Wang Zhen. He hesitated for a moment and finally nodded:
"In this case, Zong is more respectful than obedient."
Wang Chen laughed loudly when he saw this, and waved his left hand generously:
"Then let's go to Fan Lou. I won't come back until I'm drunk today!"
Then the group walked along the Royal Street for a short distance, and soon came to a huge building complex:
This is a combined restaurant composed of five buildings connected and facing each other. There is a flying bridge in the middle, pearl door curtains and learning lintels.
The carved eaves reflect the sun, the painted buildings are flying in the clouds, the green balconies are connected to the lower windows, and the emerald curtains are hung high above the windows. It looks extremely luxurious.
The moment he came outside the building, Zhang San couldn't help but be stunned:
Although Lao Su has an extraordinary family background, he is not a corrupt official, nor does he have the habit of excessive enjoyment.
Therefore, in front of Fan Lou, even the decoration of Lao Su's main courtyard was not enough.
Seeing Zhang San staring at the hotel door motionless, Wang Zhen couldn't help but smile and pat his head:
"The Fan Tower is not the busiest during the day. At night, the Fan Tower is even more brightly lit, as bright as day."
"Here, do you see the main corridor there?"
"There will be no less than a hundred singers standing on both sides, lined up in two rows, for customers to call."
Xu Yun also raised his head with interest and glanced curiously at the attic above.
Tell the truth.
As a time traveler from later generations, Fan Lou's so-called "luxury" is just that to him. It is mainly a "visit" with the mentality of viewing the scenic spots.
In later generations, there are no shortage of similar or even more exquisite buildings in some tourist attractions that specialize in retro style.
The curiosity in his eyes was due to the difference in time and space.
After all, no matter how retro it is in later generations, it will never be able to restore such a real scene.
Two things.
It is rumored in history that Song Huizong would drag Li Shishi to Fanlou for a tryst whenever he had something to do.
As a humanoid pile driver who gave birth to 66 children before being captured.
I don’t know if Zhao Ji will be teaching someone in a room in Fanlou at this time, waiting for the other party to retaliate?
Then, under the leadership of Wang Zhen, a group of people walked into Fan Tower one after another.
The first floor of Fan Building is a public dining area, which is also where the lobby is located.
However, compared to ordinary restaurants, every table in Fan Lou is separated by a screen, which greatly ensures the privacy of dining.
Seeing Xu Yun and his party entering.
A clever boy quickly put a towel on his shoulder, walked up quickly, and said respectfully:
"Several guests have come to visit me. The shop is really full of glory. However, the lobby is full now. How many of you can please come upstairs?"
Wang Zhen glanced at him, took out a few pieces of silver, which were relatively rare at this time, and handed them to the young man:
"Is there a seat in the private room?"
The boy took the silver and looked at it carefully.
His eyes lingered on the Privy Council seal on the side for a while, and his smile suddenly became a little brighter:
"Yes, yes, the Fenglin Crossing on the third floor is empty. How many of you can I take up?"
Wang Zhen nodded:
"Lead the way ahead!"
"Okay, Fenglindu five!"
A quarter of an hour later.
Xu Yun, Wang Zhen, and Zongze took their seats one after another.
Zhang San and Zhang Yuan were placed on the servants' table opposite the entrance to the private room.
"The jade sunflower and the precious fan. I am happy to take over the first place, the dragon is flying, the phoenix is dancing, the durian house is auspicious, the spring breeze is snowing, and the soup is coming. The sound is blowing and the paper is bowed."
Wang Zhen first ordered a few dishes confidently.
After exchanging the menu with the waiter, he took the initiative to pick up the wine bottle and pour a glass of wine for Zongze and Xu Yun.
Then he picked up the wine glass and said to Zongze and Xu Yun:
"Brother, although you and I have met for the first time today, it feels like we are meeting old friends again. Come on, Wang, give you a toast!"
Zongze picked up the wine glass and touched it lightly with him, and the three of them drank the wine in one gulp.
"Ha"
After putting down his wine glass, Zongze smacked his lips in recollection.
There are all literati who don’t love wine. I just heard him praise:
"I have long heard that Fan Lou's fermented wine is the best in wine. After drinking it today, it is indeed well-deserved. Um, Brother Wang, what are you laughing at?"
Wang Xun suppressed his laughter, took out a wine bag from his waist, and poured a little into Zongze's cup:
"Brother, please try this."
Zongze picked up the wine glass without knowing why, and when he was about to drink it, his nose suddenly twitched a few times:
"Hiss, what a strong smell of wine!"
Then he glanced at Wang Zhen and Xu Yun, and changed the original swallowing action to a small mouthful of slow slurping.
A few seconds passed.
Zongze raised his eyebrows and asked Wang Chen in surprise:
"Master Xiaowei, I don't know where this wine comes from. The taste is slightly inferior to the fragrance of fermented wine, but the intensity is several times higher!"
Wang Zhen laughed when he saw this, pointed at Xu Yundao:
"This is the distilled liquor refined by Xiao Wang. Even the best drinker in the army will drink only two kilograms (32 taels) at most before falling to the ground drunk and unconscious."
Zongze suddenly looked at Xu Yun in surprise.
Originally, he thought that Xu Yun did not look like someone who practiced martial arts and guarded the courtyard, so he thought that this young man was a scribe like a bookkeeper.
But at the moment it seems.
Things don't seem as simple as you imagined?
Then he picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
A spicy feeling suddenly filled the esophagus again, and he said with some regret:
"It's a pity that Li Taibai is deceased, otherwise I would like to see if layman Qinglian still dares to say that he will have to drink three hundred cups in the face of such strong alcohol!"
Wang Zhen also nodded in agreement, then changed the topic and asked:
"Brother Zong, I didn't ask Wang in detail before. I wonder where brother Zong is serving now?"
Speaking of his official position, Zongze's face couldn't help but dim a little.
Although he is not an official fan, he has a heart to serve the country and naturally has some expectations for an official career.
However, God failed to fulfill his wish, and I heard him exhale slightly and said:
"Zong was originally an official in Longyou, Quzhou, and was ordered to return to Beijing to return the ultimatum a few days ago.
Although the ultimatum has not been officially issued at the moment, if nothing unexpected happens, he should be the magistrate of Laizhou Glue County. ”
Wang Zhen couldn't help but frown and asked:
"When my elder brother was in Longyou, Quzhou, was he serving as county magistrate or county captain?"
"Otherwise, Zong would have been the county magistrate at that time."
Wang Zhen hesitated for a moment, refilled Zongze's glass and said:
"Then it could be that my elder brother made some mistakes during his tenure."
Zongze shook his head again:
"Zong has been in office for three years, and he has excelled in every exam every year, and has never made any omissions."
"Then why?"
Zongze sighed softly when he saw this, and said what he had not told Xu Yun before:
"In the early years of the palace examination, Zong commented on the crony dispute with ten thousand words, which offended Wu Chuhou, so it was easy"
Bang!
Before Zongze finished speaking, Wang Zhen punched the table hard:
"Treacherous ministers and treacherous party members are ruining the country's talents!"
Zongze also sighed.
He picked up the wine glass and took a sip alone. The strong wine went into his throat, and a trace of resentment disappeared.
Then he paused and said to Wang Zhen:
"Brother Wang has been stationed on the Western Front all year round. It must not be easy, right?" (End of Chapter)