Tang's dining table

The Yun family is not considered good, let alone luxurious. However, with the efforts of Yun Chu and Cui, it can be regarded as simple and elegant.

Anyone who enters the Yun family's first impression of the Yun family is that it is clean. This kind of cleanliness does not mean that the ground is dust-free or the house has no soil, but that it is clean from the inside out.

This kind of cleanliness is about space, scenery, furnishings, people, and the sunshine here.

A fat lynx was lying on the roof, yawning boredly, a beautiful blonde girl was being dragged to the backyard by an old woman, and several extremely well-behaved maids were standing under the flower gallery with their hands down. The stone well railing is clean and shining with a faint light, making people subconsciously feel that the water in the well here must be particularly sweet.

Except that the maid here is really old, there is nothing else to blame about the Yun family.

Although the maids were old, their etiquette was so elegant that even a man from a wealthy family like Pei Xingjian was surprised.

There were no futons in the Yun family now, but tables and chairs instead. Pei Xingjian secretly imitated Yun Chu and sat down. Faced with this situation, Aunt Gongsun, who was originally a forthright person, couldn't help but feel a little ashamed of herself.

"Siyi Yun is very skilled in martial arts. A certain family learned from him last time at the Imperial City, but I don't know what kind of weapons Siyi Yun is good at?"

Yun Chu cupped his hands and said, "No one under General Pei dares to say that he is superior in martial arts. However, Yun has dabbled in shields, swords, horse fighting and spears. If he has to say that he has any special skills, Yun thinks that he has practiced hard since he was a child. His archery skills are pretty good."

Pei Xingjian laughed and said, "Can I take a look?"

Yun Chu led the two of them to the martial arts training ground specially opened by Yun Chu. It was a narrow area. There was only a spear, a long stick, and a bow on the weapon rack under the awning. It was put in a skin bag, and there was a bag of long arrows hanging outside the skin bag.

Pei Xingjian took off the spear, looked at the blade and the red tassel at the end of the spear's blade, nodded and said, "The smell of blood has not yet dried. Did Chief Doctor Yun use this spear to traverse the battlefield of Qiuci?"

Yun Chu lowered his head and said sadly: "You single-handedly fought through the siege and took your life. You thought you would scream loudly, but you know that the tears in your eyes can't be wiped away no matter how hard you wipe them."

"Is this why you locked yourself away from the Imperial Medical Office and entered the Imperial Academy?"

Yun Chu took out a well-maintained long bow from the leather bag, casually fastened the bow string, and placed the quiver at his side. Without aiming, a long arrow was placed on the bow string. In one breath, five long arrows were fired. Already taken off the string, one by one, they were nailed to the arrow stack fifty steps away.

Pei Xingjian didn't say hello, he took Yun Chu's long bow and pulled it and said, "Two loads of bows?"

Yun Chu smiled and said: "If you don't draw the bow when it's not necessary in the battle, you can shoot one more arrow and have one more chance of survival."

Pei Xingjian said to Gongsun: "Look, this is the difference between the killer who comes off the battlefield and the fool who only knows how to draw a stiff bow and is proud of it."

Gongsun saluted Yunchu again and said, "I have learned a lesson."

Yunchu laughed loudly and said to Pei Xingjian: "At this time, the servants must have arranged the food and wine. Whether we are drinking and singing or talking about wine today, let's not talk about martial arts."

After saying that, Yun Chu led the way. Pei Xingjian and Gongsun deliberately delayed a few steps, and then heard Pei Xingjian say to Gongsun: "How?"

Gongsun replied: "My eyes are clear. I was a little surprised when I saw the height at first sight. I treated him politely. There is nothing wrong with it. It is very different from the dog thief that night whose eyes seemed to be on fire. Not to mention, They don’t even match their appearance.”

Yun Chu politely stopped for a moment at the corner, and Pei Xingjian and Gongsun strode after him. Before they reached the dining room, they could not help but watch the food and wine in the dining room, not for any other reason but because of a tall man. On the square table, the wine and dishes placed are exuding a strong fragrance.

The wine is hot, so the aroma of the wine is overflowing. The tofu, salt and vegetables are tumbling in a small clay pot, so the aroma is fragrant. The grilled fish with dogwood added is also bubbling under the fire.

"This is the first time I've seen these dishes at a certain restaurant." Pei Xingjian sighed in admiration, then picked up a bowl of alcohol and drank it all.

Seeing Pei Xingjian standing blankly on the spot, Yun Chu said to Gongsun: "Those who like this kind of wine love it as much as their lives, and those who don't like it drink it like poison. If you don't like it, here is the warm Jiu Ying Chun wine, too. Not bad.”

After a bowl of wine, Pei Xingjian's internal organs felt like they were on fire. He tried not to make a fool of himself, and it took a lot of effort to suppress the raging alcohol.

Then he picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

Gongsun saw that Yunchu was not very interested, so he asked why.

Yun Chu whispered: "Today, people came to their homes asking for help, hoping to borrow some grain from their families and pay it back in the autumn. But I am worried that they have borrowed the grain now and will not be able to pay it back in the autumn."

If you don't borrow, you can't bear it, but if you borrow it, you will never pay it back. No wonder Quzi walked by the river and said: "I take a long breath to cover my tears, and I am sorry for the hardships of the people's life."

Today I understand the pain. "

Gongsun said in confusion: "Now the country is at peace and the people are at peace, and the world is at peace. It is a prosperous and prosperous age. How could Doctor Yun lament like this?"

Pei Xingjian stopped his chopsticks and said to Gongsun: "I have stayed in the nunnery for many years practicing sword dancing and know nothing about external affairs.

Nowadays, the price of food has increased tenfold in one month, the price of salt has also increased tenfold, and the price of cloth and other livelihood items has also increased a lot.

However, the money and food earned by the people did not increase, which led to insufficient civilian use and borrowing everywhere, which caused Yun Chu's lament.

However, he is also the leader of this bright place. The fact that people here cannot afford to eat has a lot to do with him. "

Gongsun said in confusion: "Since Langjun is an official and a student of the imperial family, why does he have to do such a lowly job?"

Yun Chu looked at the damn red dancer in front of him, a person who sold her thighs for a living when she had nothing to do. He didn't understand how she could have the nerve to say that she was just a lowly servant.

Is it noble to play with Pei Xingjian in Jingxin Temple and play hundreds of battlefields, willing to fight with the green grass everywhere?

But he said: "Someone has to do these things. If you don't do it and I don't do it, who will protect these people from starving to death?

Yun had seen too many dead people on the battlefield. He had seen all kinds of dead people. After leaving the battlefield, he would not see any more dead people.

The reason why I am the mayor here is just for peace of mind. "

Although Gongsun looked down on Yun Chu's humble service, he admired his dedication to serving the country and the people. He couldn't help but say: "Little girl, there is still something here..."

"Absolutely not!"

Before Gongsun could say anything, he was flatly rejected by Yun Chu.

Seeing Gongsun's confusion, Yunchu whispered: "Giving money is always the worst way to provide disaster relief.

If you give him money today so that he can have enough to eat for one day, then, will you pay him back tomorrow? What about the day after tomorrow? What about the day after tomorrow?

If you give money every day, in the long run, you will only be able to raise a group of useless people who are unwilling to work and toil. "

"Okay!" General Pei waited for Yun Chu to finish speaking and then cheered loudly. With his experience, how could he not understand the meaning of Yun Chu's words.

After shouting, Pei Xingjian asked thoughtfully: "So, what is the best way to help the victims?"

Yun Chu smiled and said: "Of course, the work-for-relief method allows the people to work, and the government reaps the fruits of the people's labor. This is the best way to provide disaster relief. There is no need to worry about raising a bunch of waste."

Pei Xingjian looked at Yun Chu with admiration and said, "A student who has not yet entered school can come up with such a good idea. It shows that you have done well in your studies and are worthy of your status as a student."

When it comes to poems and songs, Gongsun is probably as good as anyone. When Yunchu and Pei Xingjian talked about government affairs, she really couldn't understand, so she looked at Pei Xingjian. It seemed that she liked to join in the conversation.

Pei Xingjian returned the look with affection, picked up the wine bowl, took a slow sip, puffed on the wine, and shuddered.

Then he said to Gongsun: "During the reign of Duke Jinggong of Qi, there was a famine in the world. The doctor Yan Ying advised him to provide Lunsu relief, but Jinggong did not agree. At that time, Jinggong planned to build a "road sleeping platform."

Yan Ying used the name of building a platform with his own hands to perform disaster relief. He ordered his subordinate officials to hire disaster victims with high salaries, lengthen the roads, intentionally delay the completion date, and build the road sleeping platform tall and magnificent. After three years, the road sleeping platform was built and the victims could live.

After the high platform for sleeping on the road was completed, Qi Jinggong complained that Yan Zi had built the sleeping platform too high, which was too laborious for the people and harmed their money, which was a crime to the people.

Yanzi explained that whether the palace is tall or not is not important in itself. The key is whether it is beneficial to the people. If it is beneficial to the people, it is not a luxury. Not only is it not sinful, but it is also a meritorious service to the people. In the past, King Jie of Xia built a spiritual platform. That was what he said. It is a crime for the people to waste money and waste money.

With these words, Yun Chu hoped that a certain family would write to His Majesty, imploring Your Majesty to open palaces in various places, build city defenses, and hire more hungry people to alleviate the current disaster of the people. "

Gongsun looked at Yunchu and Pei Xingjian with admiration and said: "Sure enough, this is what a man should take care of. It's a pity that I am a female and can't participate. It's really a pity."

Yun Chu smiled and said: "A big man has a way to bring peace to the world, and a little girl has a way to save the people."

Gongsun asked hurriedly: "How can a little girl save the people?"

Yun Chu clapped his hands, and Ms. Cui, who had been guarding the door, walked out with a smile, saluted Gongsun Yingying and said: "If you want to know how a little girl can save the people, you can follow the old woman to the front yard. Watch.”

Gongsun followed Cui without thinking.

At this time, Pei Xingjian lamented: "Although it is good to provide relief through work, no one will take action at the moment. Even if a certain family speaks out and submits a memorial, it will probably be lost in the sea and no news will be heard."

After saying that, he raised the wine bowl and took another big sip of alcohol.

Yun Chu diligently poured more alcohol for Pei Xingjian, pretended to sigh, and drank a large bowl of sweet and thick wine in front of him.

Today's table of dishes was not prepared for Pei Xingjian, but for Gongsun, who was popular in Chang'an. As long as Gongsun was willing to recommend the warm quilts of the Yun family to the wealthy families in Chang'an, as well as some unique products in Fangshizi. Yun Chu's embroidery work, even if Yun Chu's meal was not in vain.

Yun Chu didn't want to underestimate Gongsun's ability. Ever since he had a glimpse of her body that night, he had been dreaming about her for several nights. From this, it can be concluded that any man who has seen Gongsun must be the same.

At this time, if Gongsun recommends the warm spring quilt to others, he doesn’t know how many men will be obsessed with it...