Jiangzhou City.
Xunyang Tower.
A middle-aged scholar walked here slowly.
He ordered a few side dishes and a jar of liquor and started drinking alone.
Lamenting the recent wasted time, his mind was full of thoughts, he murmured: "I was born in Shandong, grew up in Yuncheng, and was a scholar and official by origin, and I also met many heroes.
I had thought that I could do something during the national crisis, but who would have thought that the current Emperor Qin was so wise and powerful that he actually forced the Chu army to retreat.
Now, I am already around thirty years old, but I have accomplished nothing. I have been exiled here, doing nothing all day. I don’t know when I will see my good brothers again.”
Thinking of this, the middle-aged scholar suddenly felt inspired and came up with a poem titled "Xijiang Yue".
He asked the waiter at the tavern to bring him paper and pen, intending to write down the poem.
When the waiter saw that he was an official, he thought he was some important person.
So he called the restaurant owner over.
Immediately afterwards, many people were looking forward to him writing.
The middle-aged scholar paused, then quickly wrote down a whole poem:
He has studied the classics and history since childhood, and has also become a political strategist when he grows up. He is like a tiger lying on a desolate hill, hiding its claws and fangs and enduring.
Unfortunately, I was tattooed on both cheeks, and how could I bear to be exiled to Jiangzhou? If I could avenge my injustice one day, I would stain the mouth of the Xunyang River with blood!
When he wrote this, the middle-aged scholar suddenly laughed, then took a few sips of wine and picked up his pen again to write the remaining few sentences:
My heart is in Shandong but my body is in Wu, I drift on the rivers and seas and complain in vain.
If he could have fulfilled his lofty ambitions, he would have laughed at Huang Chao for being a coward!
Putting pen to paper - Song Jiang of Yuncheng.
After writing this poem, he knew that he was drunk, and when he learned that the emperor was coming here, he was worried that he would cause a big disaster.
He quickly squeezed out of the crowd and left the restaurant without looking back.
The shopkeeper and those who come here to drink are mostly not scholars and poets, so how can they know the meaning behind this poem?
So, they just clapped and cheered.
Even the restaurant owner ordered people to post the poem in the most conspicuous place in the building.
He just felt that this poem was majestic and very shocking.
Hang it in the building to remind yourself at all times.
And Song Jiang...
At this time, he had already planned to leave Jiangzhou City.
.......
The next day.
Ying Yuan arrived in Jiangzhou City.
At this time, the old Taoist priest Zhang Zhifu had been waiting outside the city gate for a long time.
He came here on behalf of the Tianshi Dao.
So the scene seems quite grand.
Dozens of Taoist children lined up in a row.
Standing behind the old Taoist priest.
On the other side was Ying Zhan, the governor of Jiangzhou.
Gradually, they saw the emperor's sedan chair.
He was surrounded by many cavalrymen.
Slowly walking towards this side.
When they arrived in front of the city, Ying Yuan got off the carriage.
The governor of Jiangzhou, the members of the Tianshi Dao, and the common people all knelt before him and shouted "Long live the emperor".
Hearing this, Ying Yuan waved his hand, glanced at the old Taoist priest in the lead, and frowned slightly, "Another Taoist priest."
Everyone slowly stood up, and the Heavenly Master took a step forward, bowed deeply, and said, "I am Zhang Zhifu, the current Heavenly Master of the Heavenly Master Dao. I am honored to meet your Majesty."
Among the Taoist traditions in the Qin Dynasty, Tianshi Dao is indeed unique and is a representative figure of the entire Taoist community.
Ying Yuan nodded and said without much interest, "I have heard of the Dragon and Tiger Mountain Tianshi Mansion. It is one of the five sacred places in the martial arts world and has a great reputation."
Zhang Zhifu quickly said, "Your Majesty, your compliments are too great. No matter how great the reputation of the Tianshi Mansion is, it is still located on the territory of Daqin. Therefore, the Tianshi Mansion will always follow your Majesty's lead."
This is a straightforward expression of loyalty.
Although Ying Yuan was disgusted by this behavior, he really didn't want to commit murder again.
Afraid of killing the wrong person.
What if this Tianshi Mansion is only flattering me on the surface, but actually has ulterior motives behind my back?
"Your Majesty, the palace has prepared wine and food. Please come with the queen."
The governor of Jiangzhou, Ying Zhan, bowed and said.
At this time, Guo Jia suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I heard from the Jinyiwei under your command that there is a restaurant in Jiangzhou City called Xunyang Tower.
This restaurant's business is quite good, especially the wine, which is considered a Jiangzhou specialty. I will not go to the Governor's Mansion with Your Majesty and Your Majesty. I want to go to Xunyang Tower to take a look."
Ying Yuan was quite tolerant of him, so he would never blame him for speaking suddenly.
After all, if Cao Cao lacked Guo Jia's assistance, would he not have the idea of using the emperor to control the princes?
"Feng Xiao said that restaurant is good, so it must be really good. My beloved, how about we dine at Xunyang Tower today?"
Ying Yuan glanced at Mi Yue.
This made the latter particularly moved.
Even before having a meal, he has to seek my opinion, which shows that I have a certain status in his heart.
actually...
Ying Yuan really didn't think that way, he just said it casually.
"It's all at your command, Your Majesty."
Miyue said slowly.
Ying Yuan nodded, "Then let's go to Xunyang Tower."
Governor Ying Zhan hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, there are so many people outside Xunyang Tower, I'm afraid it will disturb your peace.
How about I ask the chef in the building to come to the governor's house and make some food? What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Ying Yuan shook his head and said, "Don't bother with that. I've made up my mind. We'll have dinner at Xunyang Tower today."
As soon as these words were spoken.
Ying Zhan quickly arranged for people to go to Xunyang Tower.
When the shopkeeper heard that the emperor was coming, he was surprised and happy.
He immediately asked the chef to use the best ingredients to prepare the restaurant's most famous dishes.
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