Datang New Giants

Chapter 208 Yuanwailang Zheng Cheng

Li Er waved his hand and said, "Okay, the mission will leave Chang'an in three days. You have to make proper arrangements. If no one is here, the stall can't be messed up."

After a pause, Li Er quickly added: "This mission is an opportunity to perform well."

"Thank you teacher for your cultivation, the students must work hard." Lu Ting quickly expressed his opinion.

Li Er didn't speak anymore, he waved his hand again, Lu Ting saluted, and then left the study.

Before leaving, he also helped to close the door of the concierge.

After walking out of Prince Qin's mansion, Lu Ting thought for a while, and first went to Honglu Temple to report to Zhang Zheng to see what his deputy envoy was going to do. He learned that there were special personnel from Honglu Temple to prepare for these, and his deputy envoy returned on time when he set off. Group will do.

It just so happens that I have a lot of things in my hands, so it's better not to worry about it myself.

After leaving Honglu Temple, Lu Ting got into the carriage and drove towards Liangshi Mountain.

I don’t need to bother about Wuyitang, as long as I work hard to make money, Xiaweitang, the water transport team are on the right track, and Zhang Heng, Changsun Chong, Cheng Chumo and others are taking care of them, so I don’t need to pay too much attention to them. The most important thing now is the brewers Workshop and the newly negotiated Moxiang Workshop.

First, he checked the quality of the newly brewed wine with Du Shiqi, who was in charge of the winery, and then discussed improvement and expansion of the scale. After that, he took Hou Mingyuan non-stop to take over the Moxiang workshop belonging to the Fang family.

Lu Ting discussed improvement with the craftsmen of Moxiang Workshop, and lost the time when he was busy. When he recovered, it was almost dark, and the Jingjie drums were ringing, so it was too late to go home. Fortunately, this place is very close to Wuyitang. Lu Ting I have my own residence in Wuyitang, so I rested in Wuyitang that night.

I was about to go to Qianquan as an envoy, so I happened to discuss with Zhang Heng and explain the work.

Zhang Heng is Li Er's confidant, well-informed, and knew about Lu Ting's envoy, so he asked the kitchen to cook a few more dishes that night, and he must have a few drinks with Lu Ting, as a farewell party for Lu Ting in advance.

"Brother Lu, let's go one. This is my brother's respect." Zhang Heng was in a good mood, and he poured a large bowl of wine for Lu Ting himself, and said boldly.

Lu Ting looked at the bowl that could only hold half a catty, and said with a wry smile: "Boss Zhang, I don't have as much food as you. I drank a lot just now. If I drink this bowl of wine again, I won't have to work tomorrow. You know , there is a lot of work at hand."

This wine is too familiar, it is the chivalrous wine produced by the Liangshishan Winery Workshop, or double-steamed wine, if it goes down to half a catty, I will definitely get drunk.

Zhang Heng also knew that Lu Ting had a lot of things to do, so he didn't force himself when he heard the words, and said generously: "I'm happy today, I've done it, you can do whatever you want."

The two touched the bowl lightly, Lu Ting took a small sip from the side of the bowl, Zhang Heng insisted on drinking the whole bowl full of wine, and turned the mouth of the bowl down to show his magnanimity.

"Boss Zhang, you can drink a lot." Lu Ting clapped his hands, picked up the wine jar and filled it up for him again.

After drinking less than half a catty in one breath, Zhang Heng also felt a little drunk, squinting his eyes and said, "Sweet, I haven't had such a good drink for a long time, hahaha."

"Why, not enough wine?" Lu Ting frowned and said, "Didn't you tell Lao Du that Boss Zhang's wine must be kept in order. No, you have to criticize him when you go back."

"Enough, enough." Zhang Heng quickly waved his hand and said, "Alcohol is good, too much drinking can be a waste of time, Brother Lu, don't misunderstand me, I said I drank to my heart's content, and it's all thanks to Brother Lu."

Before Lu Ting came to Wuyitang, Wuyitang was a place where people fought hard, ate and waited to die, lifeless, lifeless, like a pool of stagnant water, all this has changed since Lu Ting came, and now Wuyitang is the same With their own property, those old brothers who are too idle also have jobs, have money in the account, and various benefits have also come up, and the smiles on the faces of the old brothers have also increased. Zhang Heng saw it and was happy. in the heart.

I feel good about drinking.

"Don't dare to do it, it's everyone working together, and everyone has contributed." Lu Ting said modestly.

Zhang Heng just giggled and didn't make any excuses.

The two chatted for a while, Lu Ting suddenly remembered Li Er's words, and asked casually, "Boss Zhang, did Cyclops fight in the Western Regions before?"

"One-eyed? How do you mention him?"

"I met the prince today and asked me to take him with me when I go to Qianquan."

Zhang Heng nodded and said: "Take it well, even if the prince doesn't say anything, I would also suggest taking him with him. One-eyed has been in the Western Regions for more than ten years, and he knows it well."

After thinking for a while, Zhang Heng added: "His eye just stays there."

Lu Ting was taken aback when he heard the words, and quickly nodded emphatically.

Speaking of one-eyed, Zhang Heng opened up Zhang Heng's chatterbox. While drinking, he pulled Lu Ting to talk about his military career in the past. There were joys and sorrows, sorrows and songs. Lu Ting sounded more and more heavy in his heart, and he didn't know what to say , just kept drinking with Zhang Heng.

A lot of history has been mentioned in a few words in the history books, but listening to people who have experienced it in detail, especially when it comes to cruelty and humiliation, still makes people feel heavy.

The main reason is insufficient strength. Although Li Tang claimed to have won the world, in the process of establishment, because of insufficient strength, he made a lot of concessions and unfair cooperation. Internal disputes continued. Since its establishment, there has not been a year without a war. The current Datang is like a bruised and dying tiger.

Whenever you fall behind, you will be beaten.

Lu Ting didn't know how much he drank, or when he got drunk, and he didn't know who carried him into the room to rest.

When he got up the next day, Zhang Heng had left the house early, and he had to meet the arrival of the water convoy at the gate of the city.

As expected of the most elite soldier in the Tang Dynasty, even after leaving the battlefield, he is still so self-disciplined that it is moving.

After a simple wash, Lu Ting ate the breakfast left for him by Wuyitang, thinking about what to do later.

It is cool to work in Wuyitang. You don’t have to deal with writing, and you don’t have to deal with various copywriting and reports. What you need to do now is to make more money. Kind words are more practical.

Just when Lu Ting was thinking about where to go, the guard of Wuyi Hall suddenly reported that there was a maid named Hong Ling at the door who wanted to see him.

Why is Hongling here?

Lu Ting went out after breakfast.

As soon as he arrived at the door, he saw Hong Ling circling anxiously at the door.

Before saying hello, the sharp-eyed Hongling came over immediately when she saw Lu Ting, and said with some complaints: "Mr. Lu, I didn't expect you to hide here, so the servants can find it easily."

I ran to Lu's house early in the morning, but no one was there. The servants said that I went to Liangshishan, and Hongling ran to Liangshishan. Unexpectedly, the senior management said that Lu Ting had gone to Wuyitang, so I turned back from Liangshishan to Wuyitang. Only then did I see the Lord.

"Look for me? Is there something wrong?" Lu Ting asked casually.

Even if Hong Ling didn't come to look for him, Lu Ting was going to see Zheng Yanzhi, let's say it would take a year and a half, so long time no see, he definitely wanted to say goodbye.

Hong Ling couldn't help but rolled her eyes, but quickly responded: "Master Lu is going to build a new house, Miss Tuo's matter has become clear, Zheng Wai-lang promised to see you, originally we made an appointment at noon yesterday, but I haven't been able to find Mr. Lu, so I had to postpone until today."

This Lu Ting is really an elm-headed person. He is about to go on a mission to the Western Regions, and he doesn't talk to his young lady. He is busy all day long with his lowly business. The young lady didn't go anywhere yesterday, just to wait for him at home. In the end, after waiting for a whole day, let alone anyone, there was no news. Finally, he couldn't sit still. In order to see him, he had to drag his clan uncle Zheng Cheng into the water.

It was this Lu Ting who made his young lady not reserved enough.

Zheng Cheng, a foreigner from the Ministry of Industry?
Lu Ting was overjoyed, and quickly said, "Really? Great, where are you?"

"Kaihuafang." Hong Ling said simply and directly.

Twenty-five minutes later, Lu Ting saw the well-dressed Zheng Yanzhi in the ear room of a simple courtyard in Kaihuafang. When he saw her, he saw that she was having a good conversation with a middle-aged old man with gray hair.

Seeing Lu Ting coming, Zheng Yanzhi's eyes lit up, her bright bird-black eyes suddenly seemed to have a strange brilliance, she immediately stood up and said hello: "Young master Lu, you are here."

Zheng Yanzhi felt a little dissatisfied that she didn't know how to come to see her after so long. Seeing that she was about to go on an embassy, ​​she still went to the Western Regions. Thinking that it would take at least a year and a half to see her again, she had to suppress her petty temper and try to find a way to meet her.

Well, Lu Ting is busy with his own career, not looking for flowers, Zheng Yanzhi comforted herself in her heart.

Zheng Yanzhi wore a white tube top dress today, with a wiped forehead, and a waffle. The slightly unrestrained attire coupled with her beautiful and beautiful face gave people a cute and seductive feeling. Even when Lu Ting saw it, his mind froze for a moment.

Zheng Yanzhi, who is naturally beautiful, is like a hanger, she looks good in anything and can control any style.

"Miss Zheng invites you, no matter how busy you are, you have to come." Lu Ting said with a smile.

Before Zheng Yanzhi could speak, Lu Ting immediately added: "I've wanted to find Miss Zheng for a long time, but I didn't expect the prince to recommend me as an envoy. The date of departure is urgent, and the plan is messed up. There are too many things at hand. I have been busy these two days. I'm so sorry for not touching the ground."

Hong Ling, the little maid, complained, not to mention Zheng Yanzhi, Lu Ting rushed to speak and gag Zheng Yanzhi before she got into trouble.

Sure enough, Zheng Yanzhi, who still wanted to complain a few words, heard it, and quickly said considerately: "Master Lu is appreciated by the prince, so he naturally puts the most emphasis on official duties."

Zheng Cheng's old face was a little uncomfortable, and he couldn't help coughing twice, interrupting the conversation between Lu Ting and Zheng Yanzhi.

At home, these two people flirted with each other, ignoring him as an old guy. If Zheng Yanzhi was not his favorite little niece, Zheng Chengcheng wanted to issue an order to evict him.

When Zheng Yanzhi heard Zheng Cheng's dry cough, her pretty face flushed slightly, and she quickly said nonchalantly, "Lu Ting, this is the little girl's uncle, Zheng Cheng, a member of the Ministry of Industry."

Lu Ting hurriedly saluted: "Lu Ting has met Zheng Wailang."

Zheng Cheng looked at Lu Ting for a while, nodded and said, "I thought who would tell my little niece, the old man, to speak up. It turns out that Master Lu is in charge, ha ha."

As he got older, Zheng Cheng began to feel powerless. Five years ago, he stopped taking over the construction work and cultivated his mind. If his little niece hadn't asked repeatedly, he really didn't want to see a little Wuyi hall master.

Zheng Cheng didn't bother to pay attention to the third-rank senior officials in purple robes, not to mention the little masters without rank or rank.

A boy from a poor family managed Wuyitang to a full-scale by himself, and he also created Xiaweitang, Xiajiu and other industries. Even the springs outside the city can make him produce flowers. The Magpie Bridge won the first place in winning the lamp, and became famous in Chang'an for a while. No wonder he was favored by the King of Qin at a young age.

Only such an outstanding boy can fall in love with his lawless little niece.

Lu Ting didn't sit down, but put the gift in his hand on the tea table beside him, and then sat down.

When visiting the door for the first time, there is still something to ask for, and this etiquette cannot be discarded.

Zheng Cheng glanced at the gifts on the tea table, his face changed, and he said a little unhappy: "You are Zhi'er's friend, that is, one of your own, why are you still doing this, and bring these things back by yourself later. "

Lu Ting quickly explained: "Zheng Wailang, it's not something expensive, just two jars of wine and some snacks, just a taste of something new, please accept Zheng Wailang."

"Uncle Clan, it's not worth anything, just accept it." Zheng Yanzhi said coquettishly.

Zheng Cheng has no son, and his favorite is this little niece. Hearing Zheng Yanzhi speak, he shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Zhi'er has already spoken, okay, let's not make an example."

Originally, he planned not to go out of the mountain again, but Zheng Yanzhi repeatedly asked, and Lu Ting gave Tang Pan's credit to his clan brother Zheng Yuanxuan, so he could be regarded as a friend of the Zheng family in Xingyang. Just take it and take it.

Lu Ting smiled, and didn't bother about giving gifts any more. He sat down and looked around, and said casually, "I didn't expect Zheng Wailang to live here. He really doesn't show his face."

Although Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Industry, did not have a high official position, Zheng Cheng came from the Zheng family in Xingyang and was a famous builder. It was a bit surprising that he lived in such a small house.

Living in such a shabby place is probably due to his eccentric temper.

Zheng Cheng said indifferently: "The house in Chang'an is too expensive, and the old man has a low salary and low salary, so he can only rent here."

Speaking of this, Zheng Cheng explained: "There are three households renting this house, and the old man only rents the side room and two utility rooms here. I'm laughing at the lack of courtesy."

The housing prices in Chang'an are too high, Zheng Cheng's salary is not high, his personality is a bit withdrawn, and he refuses the help of his clan brother Zheng Yuanxuan, so he can only rent here.

There is nothing to be ashamed of, let alone a small Yuanwailang, some high-ranking officials and nobles with modest family backgrounds also rent houses in Chang'an City.

Lu Ting didn't even dare to say anything, and even said a few words of Zheng Chengcheng's noble words.

After chatting for a while, seeing that the timing was almost the same, Lu Ting offered to ask Zheng Cheng to help him design and build a new house.

Zheng Yanzhi was in charge of threading the needle, so at this point, she naturally spoke up.

Needless to say, if Zheng Yanzhi was able to ask her to come here to meet Zheng Cheng, nine out of ten she had already convinced Zheng Cheng.

Zheng Cheng nodded without any surprises, and then said with a serious face: "Zhi'er has already talked about this matter. The old man planned to wash his hands in Jinpan a few years ago, but Zhi'er speaks for you, so I will make an exception."

"Thank you Zheng Wailang." Lu Ting was overjoyed, as if he was afraid that he would go back on his word, he immediately expressed his thanks.

"Don't agree so quickly." Zheng Cheng said with a serious face, "Listen to the old man first."

(End of this chapter)