Zhang San had breakfast at Xingsheng Trading Company, and then returned to Zhangjiacun with Zhang Fu. It was a good day today, and Zhangjiacun was covered in silver after the snow, which was particularly enchanting.
The improvement of living conditions has made Zhangjiacun full of vitality even in winter.
The sound of reading can be heard from time to time in the school, chickens and dogs are heard in the village, and several elderly people are lazily basking in the sun.
Not long after, three people appeared on the path outside the village. The first one was a young man about fourteen or fifteen years old, followed by two mighty strong men, who seemed to be bodyguards, watching the surroundings with vigilant eyes.
"His Royal Highness, King Wei, ahead is Zhangjia Village, and this road leads to Zhang County Bo's Mansion." It turns out that this person is the famous Wei King Li Tai in history, Li Shimin's beloved son.
"Remember to call me Mr. Li Silang, don't reveal my identity." Li Tai is the fourth son of Li Shimin and the second son of Empress Changsun. His status is second only to the prince Li Chengqian.
But he is more loved by Li Shimin and Empress Changsun than Li Chengqian.
"Yes! I have remembered it," the servant beside him bowed and replied.
"Don't rush to find Uncle Zhang. Let's go to the village first. I heard that Zhangjia Village is very different from other villages in Datang. Let's go and have a look." After Li Tai finished speaking, he took the lead and walked towards the village.
go.
The people of Zhangjia Village saw a chubby, strange boy wandering around the village with two people, and secretly thought that another person who had never seen the world came to visit Zhangjia Village. The villagers were already accustomed to this.
"Liu Zheng, after looking around, I think it's just an ordinary village. Is there anything unique about it?" Li Tai asked a servant named Liu Zheng beside him.
"Going back to Your Highness, this place is indeed a little different from other villages. Look at the roads here. They are not muddy and are swept clean and tidy. Look at the yard of that house. There are many chickens and ducks raised. I also heard the pigs and sheep.
Shout."
Li Tai didn't understand what Liu Zheng's words were for. Shouldn't the common people be like this?
Seemingly sensing Li Tai's confusion, Liu Zheng continued: "Your Highness, from these we can see that the villagers in Zhangjia Village are very wealthy, at least much wealthier than most of the villages I have seen, and this
The houses in the village are also made of bricks. Although it is already winter, we see that many elderly people in the village have very rosy complexions, unlike other villages where villagers become sallow and thin in winter."
Liu Zheng was specially arranged by Li Shimin for Li Tai. He was a rare talent with both literary and military skills. He was deeply trusted by Li Tai and would take him with him every time he left the palace.
Li Tai felt that there was nothing interesting in the village, and no matter how affluent the village was, it could not compare with the palace, so he lost the desire to continue watching.
"Let's go and meet County Uncle Zhang to see if he is as talented as Zheng Shicai said." Li Tai said to the two of them.
Although Liu Zheng has never met Uncle Zhang, he accompanied Li Tai to visit Zhangjia Village today, which made Liu Zheng have a strong interest in Zhang San, because it is rumored that Uncle Zhang can not only recite poems and write poems, but also be good at businessmanship.
, in less than a year, Zhangjiacun has been transformed into a world-famous paradise.
What's more important is that this person performed amazingly in the drought in Xuzhou. He contained the disaster in Xuzhou within a month and saved the victims from floods and fires.
"This is a man with great talents. If he can win over the King of Wei, he will definitely make the Palace of Wei even more powerful." Liu Zheng thought silently in his heart.
Zhang San was currently lying on a lounge chair basking in the sun, humming an unknown ditty and enjoying himself very much.
"This is the life you should enjoy, comfortable!" Zhang San sighed as he sipped his tea.
"Sir, there are three people outside the door. They say they are looking for you, Sir. This is a greeting." Sister-in-law Li came to the yard and said to Zhang San.
"Oh, who is he?" Zhang San was very curious.
"A young gentleman, calling himself Li Si, brought two servants with him. He said that he had long admired the lordship and came here specially to visit!" Sister-in-law Li replied.
When Zhang San heard it, he immediately became happy and said, "This name, haha, is interesting."
"Take them to the front hall and I'll take a look."
Zhang San got up from the chair and said happily in his heart: "Zhang San, Li Si, when will Wang Er and Mazi come again, we can become passers-by A, B, B, D."
"I wonder what you want to see me for?" Zhang San came to the front hall and asked when he saw the person Li's wife mentioned.
"Are you County Uncle Zhang?" Li Tai asked back.
Seeing Li Tai's figure, Zhang San was amazed, like a chubby panda, but his tone sounded so uncomfortable.
"What, it doesn't look like it? Which family are you from? What's the matter with me?" Zhang San asked again. If this kid still behaves like this, Zhang San will directly drive him away.
Before Li Tai could speak, Liu Zheng, who was standing next to him, seemed to notice the displeasure in Zhang San's tone, so he took the lead and said: "County Uncle Zhang is so polite. Our young master admires County Count Zhang's literary talent very much and came here specifically to visit."
"I didn't even get a gift for my visit, so you probably don't have any sincerity!" Zhang San curled his lips and said.
"No, this guy's surname is Li, it can't be..." Zhang San suddenly remembered that when Li Shimin came to Zhangjiacun, he was called Li Er, and he had a bad suspicion in his heart.
When Li Tai heard what Zhang San said, he felt a little angry. Every time he went to other people's homes, he was warmly welcomed. From the old man to the suckling child, they all wished that Li Tai came every day and asked for any gifts.
Do I, Your Highness, the King of Wei, still need to bring gifts when I come to a small Earl's residence like yours?
"Sure enough, you have the temperament of a businessman. I thought you were some kind of master of poetry and literature!" Li Tai sneered.
"Haha, I'm a merchant. I'm here to see you off!" When Zhang San heard this, he immediately became unhappy. If he hadn't felt that your identity was fishy, I would have asked someone to drive you away with a broom.
"You..." Li Tai suddenly felt that he was humiliated and was actually ordered to be kicked out.
Liu Zheng also had a bitter look on his face. He didn't expect that things would turn out like this just after they met, and he was thinking of helping Li Tai win over.
"Please, young gentleman!" Sister-in-law Li also noticed that this fat man actually looked down on his own lord, so his tone was very harsh.
"Do you know who I am? How dare you chase me away, I..." Li Tai's face turned red, he pointed at Zhang San and said arrogantly.
But Zhang San didn't give him a chance to introduce himself, and quickly interrupted: "I don't care who you are, whether you leave or not, I'm leaving."
Zhang San was thinking of thirty-six strategies, and the best strategy was to take action. This guy must belong to Li Shimin's family. If he turns out to be a prince or something, I can't afford to serve him.
Anyway, since you didn't tell me your identity, I'll just pretend I don't know anything. Even if I guess wrong, it's okay. The best way to protect yourself is to keep a respectful distance.
"Mr. Lang, let's go first and come back another day." Liu Zheng sighed when he saw Zhang San turned around and left first.
"Let's go and never come again. Who cares!" Li Tai said angrily, shaking his sleeves.
