Chapter 175 Picking quarrels and provoking trouble
At present, Li Dai is still in charge of the family restaurant and manor, but he was sent to Runzhou to serve as governor, and his father Li Linfu refused to allow him to step down. With no other choice, Li Dai simply delegated power to various branches, that is, concubines.
In fact, this was what Li Linfu meant, implying that Li Dai should be given more power. The bastard was also his son. In any case, the meat would rot in the pot, which would save his three brothers from staring at those properties like black eyes all day long.
Before Li Dai left, he asked his son Li Ye to take care of the restaurant and manor when he had time.
So Li Xun told him that there were scoundrels secretly harassing the restaurant and affecting the restaurant's business. Of course Li Ye would take action, but he would not take action himself. He would ask Zhang Ping to take action for him.
Zhang Ping is actually Li Ye's white glove, and the two thousand gu capital of Daye Martial Arts School was all paid by Li Ye.
After coming out of Anlefang, Li Ye rode to Yishanfang. Gao Lishi came to see him today. What happened?
Feng Quannong took him to the inner hall. Li Ye smiled and asked, "Uncle Feng, what does Aweng want from me?"
Feng Quannong smiled slightly and said: "He wants to ask you, the old man, to come out and fight for him again."
"Uncle Feng, let's be honest, I'm only fifteen years old and I haven't married yet! Just tell me, I'll go shopping at the coffin shop later."
Feng Quanong laughed loudly, "Then just agree!"
Li Ye quickly said: "Then there's no need to go see Gao Weng. Uncle Feng ordered me to come on stage."
"Now that you're here, what can you do without seeing the master? Hurry up and come to me!"
Feng Quanong felt quite emotional. Last year, Li Ye was still very raw, green-headed and sharp-edged, but now he is much more mature.
In the inner hall, Gao Lishi was sitting on a soft couch, squinting and taking a nap. At this time, Feng Quannong came in and saluted: "Father, Li Ye is here!"
"Let that little monkey in!"
Gao Lishi really liked Li Ye, and he was granted the title of County Duke at such a young age. There were many young men in Chang'an who were granted the title of County Duke, but they were either from the royal family or they had inherited the title.
And Li Ye earned it entirely by his own military exploits. Just because he led thirteen warriors to defend tens of thousands of people in Anle County, the emperor was full of praise. This was the real reason why the emperor gave him a high title.
Tens of thousands of people are in a much higher state than beheading Abu Si.
This made Gao Lishi believe in Feilong's prophecy even more. This child was no ordinary child.
After a moment, Li Ye quickly walked into the inner hall, knelt down and kowtowed: "Junior, pay your respects to Gao Weng!"
Gao Lishi smiled and said: "How about studying at Imperial College?"
"Reporting to Gao Weng, there are not many courses and it is relatively easy."
"I told your grandfather before that it's very puzzling why you chose to learn Western languages!"
Li Ye quickly explained: "I used to deliver letters for His Royal Highness King Guangping, and learned simple Tiele language along the way. Tiele language is similar to Turkic, but I can only speak a few sentences, but not write. It is a pity, so
I just want to study it seriously."
Gao Lishi smiled slightly and said: "It's a good idea. The Tang Dynasty covers thousands of miles, and we can't always rely on the barbarians to control it. I suggest you learn Persian again. Maybe you can go to Persia on behalf of the Tang Dynasty again and establish Persia again.
Governor's Mansion."
Li Ye scratched his head, "Where can I learn Persian?"
"During the period of Emperor Gaozong, Belus and Aluohan led the Persian royal family to flee eastward and came to the Tang Dynasty. There were thousands of them. Emperor Emperor Gaozong allocated Xiushanfang and Lidefang in Luoyang to the Persians. They lived in
Temples were built there and their descendants were multiplied. Later, the emperor moved the capital back to Chang'an, and many descendants of Persians also came with them. They can speak Persian and Chinese. You can go to Buzhengfang, where there is a Persian temple."
"Junior will go take a look in two days!"
Gao Lishi smiled again and said: "The chatter is over, it's time to get down to business. My Tianpeng polo team has entered the top ten this year. There will be a knockout round in three days. If you win, you can enter the top five. How about playing for me?
This one?"
Li Ye nodded, "I am willing to work for Gao Weng, but I want to change my identity."
"Okay! Just give me a new nickname and the Peasants Association will do it for you."
"White Wolf!"
Li Ye thought again of the wolf king roaming the grassland.
Gao Lishi immediately said to Feng Quanong next to him: "Just use this nickname. You go to the Polo Office today to get it done. If there is a duplicate name, let the other person change his name!"
Gao Lishi smiled at Li Ye again and said: "Old rules, in this fight, I will give you 1,500 guan. If you win, the rewards will be the same."
"Thank you Gao Weng for your kindness. I wonder who your opponent is?"
Gao Lishi said calmly: "It's still an old rival, the team you are familiar with."
"Yang family?" Li Ye was stunned.
In the ninth year of Tianbao, Pingkangfang was still singing and dancing as usual, especially at night, every restaurant and brothel stayed up all night, making it noisy and lively.
It was half past five in the afternoon, when the catering business was most prosperous. Li Ye arrived at the Anranju Restaurant in Pingkangfang on time.
Thanks to the few dishes Li Ye taught Zhang Ping, Anranju Restaurant has become one of the three major restaurants in Chang'an. It has eight branches in Chang'an. Business is booming every day and there are many drinkers. Although the secret of a few dishes has long been spread.
He went out, but An Ranju Restaurant was already established and had little impact.
"Sanjuro is here, welcome! Welcome!"
The big shopkeeper who was greeting guests at the door saw Li Ye and came over with a smile.
Li Ye cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Uncle Cheng, I'm here for a banquet today. I'm at the White Jade Hall!"
"Oh! A lot of people have come to Baiyu Hall. They are all your classmates!"
"Exactly!"
"Then hurry in, I'll probably be waiting for you."
Li Ye entered the gate and walked directly to the third floor. The first and second floors are the lobby, the third floor is the private room, and the White Jade Hall is on the third floor.
The lobby was buzzing with people and almost all seats were occupied. The business was very good. The bartenders were busy serving food and several young and beautiful Orchids were flying around like butterflies selling wine.
Li Ye went up to the second floor and walked quickly along the stairs to the third floor.
At this time, several young men came down from above, each holding a heavily made-up Orchid in their arms, teasing each other as they walked. This is normal. Pingkangfang is the place for fireworks in Chang'an. Drinking and sex have always been in the same family. The people in the restaurant
The orchids sell wine as well as their bodies. As long as the high-rollers spend generously, the orchids will never be stingy in providing a night of entertainment.
Of course not in a restaurant, you can go with the drinker to a nearby inn or a private house that provides a venue.
Li Ye smelled a strong aroma, which went straight to his nose, and quickly stepped aside. Li Ye suddenly felt a soft little hand holding his wrist. Li Ye immediately recognized Hu Ji who pulled him, it was Shilian, a
A thirteen-year-old singer from Shi Guoran, why did she start selling herself?
He saw Shi Lian looking at him with a pleading look on his face, almost crying.
At this time, the drinker who was hugging Shi Lian was dissatisfied. He pinched the back of Shi Lian's neck and angrily shouted: "Sir, I've paid for it. If you keep pushing back, I'll make you look good!"
Li Ye's face sank, he patted the drinker on the shoulder and said: "She is still young and won't sell herself. Please find someone else!"
The drinker glared at Li Ye fiercely and said, "Who are you, dare to interfere with my business?"
Li Ye suppressed his anger and said calmly: "I am the owner of the restaurant, and I have the final say on everything in the restaurant."
"You're a piece of shit. I like young girls, so I just fell in love with her. How about that?"
The drinker's tone was rude, and there was a sudden silence on the second floor, with everyone looking this way.
Li Dai was the general manager of the restaurant. He was sent away to be a state official, so he entrusted the restaurant to his son to take care of it. Li Ye often visited various Anranju restaurants. He also saw such drunkards causing trouble when they drank too much.
Several times, there was a solution.
Li Ye put his arm around his shoulders, grabbed his shoulder and collarbone with his hands and said with a smile: "The rhubarb in the backyard gave birth to a few puppies, and they are even more tender! I will take you to see them."
The drinkers roared with laughter. The drinkers couldn't move and grimaced in pain, but they couldn't scream. They were forcibly taken downstairs by Li Ye. Li Ye winked at Shi Lian, who turned around and ran away.
After walking out of the restaurant, Li Ye handed the drunken man to his companions and said calmly: "Take him away and don't cause trouble next time."
Which brothel and restaurant in Pingkangfang has no background? Several drinkers understood in their hearts, nodded in agreement, and helped their drunken companions away.
Li Ye then turned around and returned to the restaurant. In the darkness, a pair of cold eyes stared at the drunk man. A black figure flashed out of the darkness and followed him quickly.