Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"As for the money and money, there is no need for you to go out of your way."

"More than ten years ago, there was still a hexagram salary for the teacher that was not received."

"Now it just happens to be taken back together with interest."

Li Chunfeng is not surprised by his teacher's strange behavior.

Immediately, he followed Yuan Tiangang to Wei Ting's residence.

Coincidentally, Wei Ting happened to be at home today when officials were on holiday.

When he heard the name Yuan Tiangang, he was shocked immediately, and hurriedly greeted him personally.

"Yuan Daochang, we haven't seen each other for some years."

"I didn't expect Daoist Yuan, your appearance has not changed at all in the past ten years."

"Really a god."

"Come, come, come, please come inside."

At this time, Yuan Tiangang, who is of the immortal style, smiled and said: "Now, Mr. Wei, you are the servant of the Huangmen."

"A high position in the temple."

"My master and apprentice are two masters of alchemy, so I won't go in and bother you."

"And so as not to provoke criticism."

Hearing this, Wei Ting was taken aback and nodded.

"Forget it, then let's find a secluded place to drink tea and catch up on the old days."

"Turn around, I will also call Wang Gui."

"He hasn't seen Daoist Yuan for many years. If he knows that you have come to Chang'an, he will be very happy."

Hearing this, Yuan Tiangang smiled and shook his head, "Master Wei, Wang Gui has now become the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty."

"What a noble body."

"My mentor and apprentice are two vulgar Taoist priests, so we should still be exempted?"

Hearing his words, Wei Ting naturally disagreed.

"Today, we just want to reminisce about the old days."

"Regardless of high or low status, high or low position."

"The old friends who haven't seen in more than ten years are visiting, and they should be warm."

"You two, just follow my arrangement."

Afterwards, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng were assigned a carriage.

Go straight to the unknown restaurant in Dongshi.

However, what they went to was not the main entrance of the restaurant on the street.

Now, it is deep winter and the weather is very cold.

The hot pot business at Wuming Restaurant is booming to the extreme.

There are only a few tables in total, and the cards are all arranged outside the Shangyuan Festival.

Now there is no division of food, as long as there is a free table, there will be customers to continue.

So what if there are two strange people here?

I'm afraid that within half a day, the entire Chang'an City will have to spread the word.

It will definitely not play the role of deceiving people in the slightest.

This time Wei Ting brought Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng to the back door of Li Qiu's old house.

It was also the place where Li Qiu, Wei Ting, Wang Gui, Feng Li and others used to gather here.

Although now they often go to the Furong Garden to get together.

But occasionally, also come here.

And like Wang Gui, Wei Ting and the others entertain private friends, they will usually be brought here directly.

It is quiet, but you can also taste the most authentic Furong restaurant's delicious food and wine, and the best fragrant tea that is not sold outside.

And it doesn't even cost money.

So for the super VIP treatment of the few of them, I don't know how many people are envious and jealous.

But helplessly, who made Ren and the King of Peiping have shared weal and woe and had a life-long friendship.

No one else can compare to this.

Not long after Wei Ting and the others arrived here, Wang Gui, who received the news from the other side, also hurried over.

At the same time, Ma Zhou, the chief steward of the Furong Garden, heard that Wang Gui and Wei Ting were going to entertain distinguished guests here.

Naturally, he wanted to bring people over to make extremely thoughtful arrangements.

Do it yourself.

One, because these are the closest friends of my lord, and they cannot be neglected.

Second, this Wang Gui is the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, and Wei Ting is also a high-ranking servant of the Huangmen.

The old friends of the two of them are naturally extraordinary people.

Who dares to neglect such a big guy?

When Wang Gui and Yuan Tiangang met, they were naturally quite emotional.

Yuan Tiangang also recommended him for his apprentice Li Chunfeng.

Contrary to Wang Gui and Wei Ting's expectations, this Li Chunfeng is thirty years old.

It should be that he is quite unfamiliar with Chang'an City and the court officials.

But even so, there was no trace of timidity in him.

Always look like a worldly expert.

Conversation, expression, are quite stable.

Seeing this, Wang Gui and Wei Ting secretly admired it in their hearts.

Sure enough, a famous teacher produces a good apprentice.

At this time, Ma Zhou had already arranged everything very efficiently.

Then he ordered people to prepare all the teapots, tea trays and jade pots for boiling water.

"My lord Wang, my lord Wei, this is the latest Pu'er brought back from Yaozhou by our Furong Garden."

"A rare gem."

"I still have to ask you to comment."

"This time, I specially brought two chefs from Furong Restaurant."

"They have also prepared food, wine and ingredients in the side courtyard."

"But according to the instructions of the two adults, you can serve wine and food at any time with just a greeting."

Chapter 675 A Trigram 20 Years Ago

People like Wang Gui and Wei Ting are naturally too familiar with Furong Garden.

They and Ma Zhou are also very familiar old acquaintances.

As they have been in contact for a long time, they naturally know that Ma Zhou is a talented and proud person.

For his efficient work efficiency, he is quite appreciative in his heart.

If it weren't for the fact that Ma Zhou's role in Furong Garden was too important, and his reputation in Chang'an City was too great.

The two of them really wanted to lure Ma Zhou to their side, and then secretly arrange an official position for him.

Logically speaking, with the rank and status of Wang Gui and Wei Ting, they wanted to place a small official by their side.

Isn't it too easy?

But Ma Zhou was different. He went up to the emperor, down to the guard at the gate of the imperial city. Who didn't know that he was the chief executive of the Furong Garden?

So this path is naturally not feasible.

Seeing Ma Zhou being so polite at this time, Wang Gui smiled and waved his hands.

"Ma Zhou, there are no outsiders here."

"You don't want to be polite to us, my lord is here, my lord is going."

"Come on, sit down quickly, chat and drink tea together."

"Then I will introduce these two priests to you."

Hearing Wang Gui's invitation, Ma Zhou declined politely.

"My lord, I'm a man full of copper stink on Ma Zhou, so I still won't sit down."

"So as not to disturb the elegance of you and the two priests."

At this time, Wei Ting stood up with a smile and pulled Ma Zhou down.

"Nowadays, let's talk about the entire Chang'an City, who doesn't know the name of your Chief Ma Zhou?"

"Especially now that the end of the year is not far away, I heard that there are countless people who come to you to buy tea and book tables."

"Don't you, a big celebrity, even bother to sit down and talk with us over tea?"

Hearing Wei Ting's joke, Ma Zhou naturally smiled and apologized.

"Master Wei, stop making fun of me, Ma Zhou."

"Once upon a time, I, Ma Zhou, was also a scholar who wanted to establish a heart for the world, a life for the people, a legacy for the saints, and peace for all generations."

"Although I am down and out, my luck is bad, but I am also proud of myself."

"But now it's good. Since the day I met the prince, I, Ma Zhou, have been on the rise, and I have become rich and prosperous."

"Wearing brocade clothes and satin, shuttling among high-ranking officials and dignitaries, her reputation resounds throughout the world."

"But the only thing is, the direction of this fortune runs counter to my ambition."

"It turned out to be the biggest merchant in the world."

"Or, sometimes thinking about my situation, even I find it funny."

After hearing his rather funny words, Wang Gui and Wei Ting were also amused by him.

Yuan Tiangang on the side also listened quite interestingly.

On the other hand, Li Chunfeng couldn't hold back his thoughts and wanted to say something, but before he could make a move, Yuan Tiangang quietly held his hand down.

At this time, Wang Gui, who didn't notice the small movements of their master and apprentice, smiled and said to Ma Zhou: "Ma Zhou, actually, sometimes, I think it's good that you are like this."

"Although you are not as high as the temple, you have done a great thing that no one in the temple can do."

"Just talk about how many Limin people have been saved from your hands in the past few years of disaster relief in the Tang Dynasty?"

"Having you by Li Qiu's side may be more important to the Great Tang and the common people than your entry into the court as an official."

"Come on, let me introduce you to Daoist Yuan first."

"Looking at the appearance, first guess the age of Daoist Yuan?"

In fact, when he first met Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng, Ma Zhou had secretly looked at them politely.

Not to mention anything else, the two priests were upright, their eyes were clear and piercing.

It makes people feel very comfortable.

There is a sense of intimacy.

In particular, Yuan Tiangang, who is fair-looking and handsome with white hair, is even more remarkable.

"This Daoist Yuan, at first glance, looks like a fairy. He is an expert outside the world. I'm afraid he must be in his 80s (90-[-])?"