After not seeing each other for more than half a year, Zhang San felt that Li Tai seemed to be getting fatter. When he walked, his big belly swayed.
"Li Si, what brought you here?" Zhang San laughed when he saw Li Tai patting his belly.
At this time, many people who came to give gifts couldn't help but speculate in their hearts when they saw that Zhang San was so familiar with King Wei.
"What do you mean the wind can blow me here?" Li Tai replied angrily.
Zhang San invited Li Tai to the living room. When Kong Yingda and others saw Li Tai, they also came forward to salute. When Li Tai saw that they were here, he quickly saluted as a disciple to show humility.
Zhang San's house has not been so lively for a long time. Since the morning, various carriages have been pulling gifts to congratulate Zhang San.
The gifts in the backyard were almost piled up. Xiaomei, Xiaoyu and the girls in the backyard directed people to sort them into the warehouse and put them away. They also prepared gifts in return.
When it was almost noon, the number of people who came to give gifts gradually decreased, and Zhang San was finally free, sitting in the living room and chatting with a few people.
Cheng Chumo and the others were restless and uncomfortable, mainly because Kong Yingda and the others were here and they couldn't let go.
Li Tai looked calm from beginning to end. It seems that royal education is extraordinary.
"Xiaosan, last time I heard the saying, 'If you live high in the temple, you worry about the people; if you live far away from the rivers and lakes, you worry about the king.' The three of us were very inspired. I wonder what you think of this sentence?
"Kong Yingda asked.
"Uncle, I was discussing serving the country with the King of Wei. This was just my superficial understanding and it is difficult to reach the level of elegance."
"What Xiaosan said at the beginning, no matter where you are or what profession you are engaged in, the only difference is the division of labor. As long as you focus on the Tang Dynasty, you will be fine!"
Li Tai took Zhang San's words and said.
"This is a strange realization. Our Tang Dynasty has a prosperous literary style and a large number of young talents, but I think you, Xiaosan, are number one." Yu Shinan stroked his beard and chuckled, praising.
"Uncle Yu is making ridiculous praises. I don't dare to take this for granted. I am just blessed by my predecessors. In fact, when it comes to knowledge and literary talent, His Highness the King of Wei is the one who deserves the title."
Zhang San is not being modest. After all, King Wei is truly talented and learned, and he is just a plagiarist. He was just born thousands of years later than everyone here.
"Xiao San, when did you learn how to flatter others? I feel like these words coming out of your mouth are mocking me." Li Tai said angrily.
"Haha, no, how dare I? Look at King Wei's big belly. It must contain all the Four Books and Five Classics, poems and songs."
King Wei was not angry when Zhang San made fun of him, but felt very comfortable.
Kong Yingda and others also laughed, wondering when King Wei and Zhang San had such a good relationship.
"Okay, the three of us won't disturb your young people's party and will leave first."
"It's already dinner time. Shouldn't the three uncles have a simple meal at home before going back?" Seeing that Kong Yingda and the others were about to leave, Zhang San quickly stood up and asked to stay.
"No, you only have three meals a day in Zhangjiacun. It would be great if the people of the Tang Dynasty could do the same!" Kong Yingda sighed.
"Yes! As the master of the house, you have done a good job and allowed all your farmers to live a good life. That's great!" Yan Shigu praised.
"This is what I should do. This is the place where I was born and raised. I dare not forget my roots." Zhang San replied.
"After seeing your Zhangjia Village, I now understand the meaning of your saying, 'If you live in a high temple, you will worry about the people.'" Yu Shinan said with a smile.
Although Zhang San repeatedly asked to stay, Kong Yingda and the other two people still excused themselves and left because they had something to do.
After they left, they heard Cheng Chumo exhale a breath of thick air, "It's suffocating me to death."
"You, I have never seen you so embarrassed on the battlefield."
"Haha, brother, I'm most afraid of being literal-minded."
"There is no ink on the chest." Fang Yiai commented.
"As long as you can, why didn't you say a word just now?" Cheng Chumo asked rhetorically.
"Ha! This young master likes peace and quiet."
"You have been friends with Mistress for so long, but why didn't you introduce me to me? As a result, I almost had an irresolvable conflict with Mistress last time." Li Tai interrupted.
"Okay, let's not talk about what we have here. Everyone has left. We brothers can have a drink and have a good time. Everyone here today is brothers and friends. There is no distinction between princes and young princes. Zhang Fu goes to the kitchen.
Check if the food is ready, it’s time to have dinner!”
Zhang San put his arm around Li Tai's shoulders and shouted at Zhang Fu.
"Let me tell you, I was tortured at the border this time. The food in the military camp was simply unpalatable. It was so boring to face a bunch of old men all day long."
After Zhang San sat down, he began to complain about his bitterness.
"That's what marching and fighting are all about, otherwise I'd be giving you four dishes and one soup in the barracks!" Cheng Chumo said angrily.
"It's not impossible."
"I want to eat shit!"
"I really envy you for being able to go into battle and kill the enemy. I can only stay here in Chang'an."
Hearing Li Tai's Versailles-like sigh, Zhang San said angrily: "If you get to the battlefield, you will probably only be an infantryman."
"Why?"
"Otherwise, where can I find such a strong horse to carry him on his back?"
After listening to Zhang San's remarks, everyone burst out laughing, and Li Tai's nose almost became crooked with anger.
"Okay, mistress, let's have a drink later and see if I don't drink you down."
After the food and wine were put on the table, Li Taifei and Zhang San had to drink three large bowls of wine first, almost making Zhang San angry.
Of course, men can't be timid at the wine table, and it's still on their home court.
"Brothers, we haven't gotten together for a long time. Why haven't you seen Oki for so long?" After three rounds of drinking, several people were drunk and started to take a break and start chatting.
"I'm studying with the prince!" Li Tai said.
"I asked why I never see him."
"Xiao San, when will you and Xiao Ai's sister get married?" Li Tai asked.
"This will have to wait until we come to renew the engagement period."
"Mistress, my sister has been thinking about you at home, which makes me, the elder brother, feel sore." Fang Yiai lay on the table and faltered when she heard the mention of this matter.
"Brother, I am so charming!" Zhang San said with a blushing smile.
"What a big fart, who spilled the wine behind me just now? It all splashed all over me." Qin Huaiyu said angrily.
"Haha, accident, purely accidental." Zhang San smiled awkwardly.
"I mean, mistress, have you never tasted the three beauties in your family?" Yuchi Baolin asked with a dark face.
Seeing Xiaobao's lustful look, Zhang San said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? I treat them all as sisters."
Of course, Zhang San felt very guilty when he said this.
"Oh, it turns out to be my sister!" Several people said in unison, biting their sister very hard.
"Tch, I believe you, you big-headed devil."
This is the final evaluation of several people.
"You have been thinking about all kinds of nonsense in your mind all day long. Drinking. I have to drink you down today."
Zhang San picked up the wine and pushed it forward. It seemed that he was toasting with a few people, but in fact he wanted to spill some of the wine in the bowl.
These "small-minded" people naturally didn't notice it. They also stood up, picked up the wine and said: "Good brother, take a sip!"
I don’t know how the drinking session ended, but Zhang San vaguely remembered that the whole room was filled with demons dancing wildly, bowls and chopsticks flying, and roars shaking the sky.