Chapter 27 fourth quarter

In the next few days, Zhang Bo didn't come back for a long time, and Chen Tang was probably a little anxious. I saw him standing in the courtyard, staring at the hibiscus in the courtyard in a daze. I also walked into the yard and said to him: "Chen Jun, what are you thinking about?" He turned his head and sighed: "It's nothing, just seeing this delicate hibiscus blooming in the morning and dying in the evening, I can't help but feel quite sad. Life is short, although it is much better than hibiscus, but people are born You Zhi, this kind of pain is beyond Mu Jin's comprehension."

I nodded: "Zhang Hou hasn't come for several days, otherwise we can talk while enjoying the flowers." He blushed a little, noncommittal. We were silent for a while, and suddenly I felt a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say to him.In my own home, I am so embarrassed, it is really a bit undeserved.Fortunately, at this time, someone outside laughed and said, "Where is Zixia, I'm going to see him." I was very pleasantly surprised, and heard the voice of Lou Nu. Lou Hu is a good friend of mine. His family has practiced medicine for generations. In his generation, he learned Confucianism because of what a physiognomist told him.But he is heroic and righteous, and we used to be like brothers when we were together.It's just that he suddenly left without saying goodbye the year before last, not knowing why he went, but he didn't expect to show up again today.

I hastened to the door, and sure enough, I saw Lou Hu striding in.I happily shouted: "Brother Junqing, it really is you, where have you been for so long?" He also ran up to me a few steps, punched me on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "I went to the Western Regions. You know I can't sit still. It happened that the court recruited people with some medical skills to go to the border war tunnel To see a doctor for a soldier, not only can you take a free car, but you will also be rewarded, so I applied." I patted him on the shoulder and said, "Apply for the draft. The frontier is tough. No one is willing to go. You are the only one who has taken advantage of it. Sit in the courtyard first. Let's talk in detail."

We sat down on the platform mat in the courtyard. He saw Chen Tang and asked, "What's the name of this gentleman?" I said: "Oh, this is a good friend introduced by Zhang Hou. His name is Chen Tang, and his style name is Zigong. He is from Xiaqiu County, Shanyang County. He has many talents. You also know each other." Lou Hu smiled and said, "It's a pleasure to meet Wuxu in front of Zixia's gate." He cupped his hands at Chen Tang. Chen Tang also hurriedly returned the gift, not even daring to say so. I ordered my servants to kill chickens and sheep, and prepare to have a lifetime of joy with Lou Hu.He is the most reliable and noble friend in my life.Although in the eyes of others, I am just a rogue who makes a living by fighting cocks, but I have strangely high standards on the character of my friends. I can't figure out the reason for this.

After everything was arranged, I also introduced the situation of the building guard to Chen Tang.When Chen Tang heard that Lou Hu had just returned from Hexi, he couldn't help but his eyes lit up, and asked repeatedly: "What did Mr. Lou know when he went to Hexi?" Lou Hu yawned, and then let out three or four weird laughs, like a piece of iron falling from a height and vibrating when it hit the ground.I couldn't help but smile: "Junqing, I haven't seen you for a few years. You only have this problem that hasn't changed. You always yawn suddenly, and you have this weird smile that comes out of nowhere."

Lou Hu really laughed this time, and said: "Hehe, I learned it from my grandmother, you forgot, I have never changed it. You know, I was brought up by my grandmother." Chen Tang interrupted his explanation, and asked: "Mr. Lou, what do you know, Tang really wants to know." Lou Hu said: "Mr. Chen is impatient. If you want to talk about what you have seen and heard, there is too much. When I went there the year before last, I happened to meet the Huns and the Huns in a joint battle. The frontier soldiers could watch from the sidelines. The cavalry fought fiercely for a day and a night, and the bones piled up like a mountain. We Han soldiers felt thrilled on the beacon tunnel. Later, one of the Zhizhi Shanyu defeated Hu Hanxie Shanyu, and Hu Hanxie Shanyu fled. He had to walk along the Great Wall. Run to the east and send envoys to ask for help from us big men."

Chen Tang leaned forward and said excitedly: "Mr. Lou really has a very good eye. It's a pity that I was still living a muddle-headed life in my hometown. You live in the capital, and your eyes are different from other places." Lou Hu said: "Hu Hanxie came to Chang'an not long ago to congratulate the New Year. If it hadn't been for such internal strife, it would be difficult for them to calm down so much." Chen Tang said: "If it hadn't been for the fact that our big Han has sent troops year after year to beat them uncomfortably, they wouldn't have fought among themselves. It's just that we don't know what Zhi Zhi Shan is doing now, and I'm afraid it will still be a threat from the Han Dynasty in the future."

"I don't know yet." Lou Hu said, "I just heard that Zhizhi Shanyu also sent envoys to Chang'an. But we ordinary people don't know about this." At this time, Wan Xin heard the commotion outside, and ran out from the hall. When she saw the building guard, her eyes lit up, and she shouted, "Brother Junqing, did you fall from the sky? If you say you don't see it, you will disappear. If you say it, you will come." .” Lou Hu laughed and said, "I didn't expect our fawn to grow taller again, um, it's even more beautiful." Wan Xin has been lively since she was a child, and she likes to jump and jump, so Lou Hu nicknamed her "Little Deer". In fact, I have an unclear idea in my heart, I hope the two of them will be a good match.I am completely relieved to let my younger sister marry Lou Hu.But I don't know if Lou Hu has this meaning, so I can't mention it casually.

The two of them also seemed to be very affectionate, chatting non-stop, and I couldn't get in.I looked at Chen Tang helplessly, because he couldn't get in the mouth, so he seemed a little bored. I felt as if I had left him out, so I had nothing to say: "My lord, you practice fencing in the courtyard every day, don't you?" Do you want to be a military commander? The position Zhang Hou introduced last time is a clerical position, unfortunately." He bit his lip and said with a smile: "Don't dare, Tang practiced fencing, just to remind himself not to slack off, and it's not a matter of wanting to be a general."

I felt that I had nothing to say, probably because I had always had a prejudice against him in my heart.Zhang Hou's admiration for him can't change my prejudice at all, although I really believe that he is a very talented person. Looking back at her sister, she and Lou Hu seem to be more harmonious than before.But two years ago, she was a child, and now she is an adult, so she should be more dignified after all.I think, I hope Lou Hu will like her too. When I was contemplating in a daze, I was suddenly interrupted by Chen Tang's voice, he said awkwardly: "Why don't you talk about it, and I will take my leave first when I go down."

He bowed his hands to Lou Hu and Wan Xin again: "I'm sorry, I'm going to leave first." I hastened to stay and said: "My lord, it will be time for dinner soon, why leave. If you really have something to do, you might as well have dinner together before leaving." Then, I did not allow him to argue, and said loudly: "Come on , serve food." Lou Hu also persuaded: "I'm really ashamed to have neglected you just now. Please take the time to eat together." Wan Xin stared at Chen Tang with wide eyes, and only smiled when Chen Tang nodded in agreement. After a while, all kinds of dishes were brought up, including roast lamb and roast chicken, as well as green sunflowers, turnips, and eggplants. They were all fresh and good vegetables. We had a mouthful of meat and a mouthful of wine. I don’t know how long the meal lasted. , I only saw that the sun was gradually reaching the mid-heaven.Fortunately, the sunshine in spring does not bask in people, this is the life I want.I remembered the words of Yang Yun, Marquis of Pingtong, who was cut in half in the winter two years ago: "Tian Bi Nan Mountain, the filth is not cured. Plant a hectare of beans, and fall into a dustpan. Life is fun, when do you want to be rich?" This is really true. In my heart, if Yang Yun didn't become an official, he might be able to enjoy himself in time for the rest of his life.I couldn't help but sighed. We had just ordered people to clean up the leftovers, when the servant came and said: "My lord, there are guests coming to visit." "What guest?" I asked. The servant was a little nervous: "He claimed to be Tingwei, and he gave me this name badge." I unfolded the famous thorn and looked, and it really said "Ting Weitian listens to the sky and waits with all my heart" written on it. I was a little hesitant. This official is new here and has never dealt with him before. Could it be that he also likes cockfighting?I couldn't bear to think about it, so I immediately shouted: "Please wait in the front hall, Mr. Ting Wei, I will go out to greet you right away." Hearing the word "Tingwei", Chen Tang immediately became a little excited. He even grabbed my arm and said hurriedly, "I'll go out with you to pay a visit. I can see Jiuqing." , It’s such a rare opportunity!” I looked at him in astonishment, but it was hard to refuse.I glanced at Lou Hu and Wan Xin again, Lou Hu was expressionless, and Wan Xin seemed a little ashamed.Yes, after all, Chen Tang is a guest of our house, so he behaved like this in front of Lou Hu, after all, it was very embarrassing for the master.My sister is probably as embarrassed as I am at the moment. I was embarrassed to refuse, so I had to say: "I have to go to the front hall to greet you first, and you go to the back hall first, and then I will send someone to invite you out." I then said to Lou Hu and Wan Xin: "You too, please come out first." Go in."