On the twenty-fifth day of the first month, Li Dongsheng led the remaining officials of Laizhou to welcome the arrival of the new assassination history twenty miles outside the county seat of Yexian County. Flashing had just snowed, the cold wind was biting, Li Dongsheng hid in the bushes on the side of the road, and reported the distance back and forth with the thorny history. Gao Jian also stomped his feet with Li Dongsheng, and said: "On such a cold day, we have to go out for twenty miles, and this thorn history is also a great achievement." ”

"Talking about Shangguan, you are so bold." Li Dongsheng said with a smile: "I'm not afraid that the assassin has just arrived, the new official has three fires, and the first one will burn your head." ”

"It's definitely not me, if you want to give people a horse, it must be you, who made you the highest-ranking official in Laizhou now."

The two of them were arguing to pass the time, and they heard Jin Rong say outside: "My lord, there are still three miles to go before the new assassination history." ”

The two of them shook their clothes and stood in the first row of the line. It didn't take long to see the end of the road, the flag fluttered, a black line appeared, slowly approaching, Gao Jian waved his hand, and suddenly the gongs and drums and suona sounded, and the scene was very lively.

Seeing the arrival of the guard of honor, the drums sounded. Li Dongsheng stepped forward and said, "Xiaguanye County ordered Li Dongsheng to meet Master Assassin Shi. ”

Then I heard a deep voice say, "No courtesy." I have admired the name of Xiao Li Tanhua for a long time, and I can't imagine that there is still an opportunity to be an official in the same place haha. ”

Li Dongsheng said "How dare you", and after the guests and hosts greeted each other, they looked at each other. The name of the new assassin is Lu Wen, who should be a member of the Lu family, about forty years old, with a thin body, a somewhat handsome face, a three-inch long beard, clear eyes, not angry and arrogant, which is exactly what everyone has in their impression of a scholar.

While Li Dongsheng was looking at Lu Wen, Lu Wen was also looking at him.

Standing in front of him, the county magistrate who was kicked out of Chang'an, that is, about the same age as his son, more than ten years old, with an elegant face, a smile, a polite appearance, just looking at his appearance and bearing, he is completely the appearance of the son of a big family. However, a bloody storm was set off in Laizhou, dozens of officials were dismissed, and even more were executed. Even a large number of people in many big families have been "sick to death", no wonder the major families don't want to see him.

In the final analysis, Li Dongsheng should bring a large amount of money every day at his age, go to the suburbs to chant poems at the literary point, go to the Qinglou to have some stories with the Oiran at the coquettish point, and make a few glamorous poems, and if he is reckless, he should take a few brothers to drink and fight in Chang'an City every day, and spend his time in vain, this is the style of a person of Li Dongsheng's age in the Tang Dynasty. Instead of leading hundreds of people to stand at the front to greet him, the Shangguan.

Lu Wen looked at Li Dongsheng carefully, it was a bit long, Li Dongsheng's hair stood on end, and he couldn't help coughing lightly twice, Lu Wen reacted, it was too embarrassing to stare at people in front of so many people, so he laughed: "I have always said that Xiao Li Tanhua is young and handsome, and it was really unexpected to me when I saw it, it is really a hero since ancient times, and I will ask for more advice like Li County Ling in the future!" "It's kind of covering up the gaffe just now. Flash Dance

"Lord Xie Lu praised him, but he didn't dare to be an official." Li Dongsheng could only smile modestly.

Lu Wenshu said with a smile: "This official has been famous for a long time in Chang'an, Li County's name, not only literary and elegant, but also has deep attainments in civil affairs, and now it is the blessing of the officials and people of Laizhou to be an official in the same place, and this official is also very honored." ”

It is the first time that Li Dongsheng has been praised by the leader like this, and there are so many onlookers, so he can only show modesty: "The lower officials are young and ignorant, they have caused a lot of trouble, and they have offended many people. ”

Li Dongsheng couldn't stand the mutual praise of such a large number of people, and hurriedly said: "My lord, let's go to the city first." It's too cold outside. Xia Guan prepared a reception banquet for the adults. ”

Lu Wen also smiled: "Okay, just listen to Li County's order." After that, he bowed his hand to the people waiting for him here: "Thank you for coming to greet you on such a cold day, let's go back together." ”

Gao Jian made a move, and suddenly the drum music sounded again, and everyone came to the county seat of Ye County.

Entering the county seat, Lu Wen's face couldn't help but be a little disappointed, the tattered city gate, the same tattered street, Li Dongsheng took him to Feng Tao's courtyard, the county seat is too dilapidated, there is no good restaurant, and finally found a place with a small garden. It is also Lu Wen's temporary station in the county seat, and the original Assassin Mansion is afraid that Lu Wen will feel bad luck because of Chen Jun, so he can't live in the future and make his own decisions.

Li Dongsheng introduced Lu Wen into the courtyard, Lu Wen looked at the place and nodded: "Li County Order has a heart." ”

Li Dongsheng said with a smile: "The conditions in Ye County are limited, and I have wronged my lord." ”

"I understand, after all, there is only one Chang'an. Haha"

Li Dongsheng arranged for Lu Wen to freshen up first, and then wait in the hall. When Lu Wen came out again, it was already noon, Li Dongsheng looked at his face, and then instructed Feng Tao's servant: "Today, the nobles are here to order the mansion to prepare a banquet." ”

The subordinates immediately took the order to retreat, and some maids came in to set the table.

Since ancient times, it has always been better to talk about anything at the wine table than on a formal occasion, and this habit has not changed for thousands of years.

Li Dongsheng's banquet is not too rich, but it is chic, there is mutton soup on the low table, chickens and ducks, and a few salted fish, Li Dongsheng first took it to try the taste, to see if the people from Chang'an are used to this taste.

The effect is not bad, the well-informed Lu Wen is very curious when he sees this salted fish, he is also from a rich background, and he has tasted all kinds of expensive food and wine in the world, this is really the first time I have seen it: "This dish is called. . . ”

"Salted fish, mainly because the officials saw that fishermen made a living by fishing, but they were not allowed to preserve it, so they taught them to use salt and save it for a longer time, so that they could be transported to Chang'an, and they could also ensure a little income and a little food and clothing."

"Oh? Li Xian Ling made something, then I want to taste it, I heard that you are also a delicious food, and now the popular braised pork and golden chicken thighs in Chang'an City are all made by you. Haha" stretched out his chopsticks and grabbed a piece of fish, put it in his mouth, and chewed it a few times: "It tastes weird, but the more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes." ”

"If adults give such a high evaluation, then we have confidence." At least he didn't spit it out on the spot, Li Dongsheng was already very satisfied, and he could expand the scale in the future.

After the two of them drank a few glasses of wine, they began to greet each other endlessly. Since ancient times, officialdom has rarely spoken straightforwardly, and it is only after saying a bunch of useless nonsense before getting to the point.

Lu Wenshu's smile gradually retracted, and he said slowly with a worried look: "Li County Order, I won't tell you, I am also trembling when I go to Laizhou this time, I don't know what the specific situation is, what is the situation in Laizhou now, you tell me!" ”