Before returning to the modern era, Zhuang Zhou returned to Chang'an.
I haven't been to the grocery store for a long time.
As soon as he entered the shop, Ma San asked:
"Boss Zhuang, have you received all the supplies I asked you to import last time?"
Zhuang Zhou slapped his forehead and remembered that Ma San had asked him to purchase goods, but he had completely forgotten about it.
"I've been so busy lately that I forgot about the stocking."
Zhuang Zhou smiled somewhat awkwardly.
Ma San frowned slightly when he heard this.
But then he relaxed again, waved his hand and said:
"Boss Zhuang, you are busy as you should be. There is no rush for our grocery store.
However, those goods do need to be replenished as soon as possible, and some customers have asked about it several times."
Zhuang Zhou nodded to show that he understood.
"Don't worry, I will take care of the purchase tomorrow and ensure that the goods are replenished as soon as possible."
Ma San nodded with satisfaction, and then remembered something:
"By the way, Mr. Zhuang, someone from Taibai Restaurant just came to ask if you were there. They seemed to be looking for you."
"Did you say anything?"
"Not really."
It seems something happened in the restaurant.
Thinking of this, Zhuang Zhou turned back to Taibai Restaurant.
As soon as the talent arrived at the restaurant, he saw an exquisitely decorated carriage parked at the door.
Zhuang Zhou now has a general understanding of the decoration of the carriage.
As for the carriage in front of us, if it were in the future, it would at least be a top-level Mercedes-Benz luxury car.
It is conceivable that this must be a powerful person in Chang'an.
As soon as we entered the restaurant, Zhao Facai came over and said:
"Boss Zhuang, is there a guest looking for you?!"
"Oh, who is it?"
Zhuang Zhou asked casually.
Zhao Facai shook his head and said:
"I don't know, but he looks like a high-ranking official, waiting for you in the elegant residence on the second floor."
Zhuang Zhou nodded and walked towards the elegant house on the second floor.
I couldn't help but feel curious about which distinguished guest was visiting.
As he walked into the elegant house, Zhuang Zhou immediately saw the guest sitting in the main seat.
He was an elderly man dressed in gorgeous clothes, with a noble temperament and a dignified face.
Beside him stood several followers.
Each of them looked energetic and full of momentum.
Damn it!
Isn’t this the retired emperor Li Yuan?
Zhuang Zhou hurried forward and saluted, saying:
"I didn't know the Emperor was coming. I apologize for not welcoming you."
Seeing Zhuang Zhou's polite attitude, Li Yuan was very satisfied.
He smiled slightly and said:
"Mr. Zhuang, you're too polite. I'm a citizen of Chang'an today and I came here specially to have dinner. Remember that!"
"Don't worry, I'll call you Lao Li then?"
Zhuang Zhou thought of Old Li, the security guard at Ping'an Community.
It’s not appropriate to add an initial character, so just call him Lao Li.
"Old Li?"
Li Yuan pondered for a moment and said with a smile:
"Well, that's a good name, very good!"
At this time, Li Yuan was already 69 years old.
In ancient times, people rarely lived to be seventy years old. At this age, it was already considered a long life.
But after hearing Li Yuan say this, Zhuang Zhou knew that he still trusted him very much.
"Old Li, have you ordered?"
Li Yuan nodded and said, "We've already ordered. How about adding two more dishes and we can eat together?"
Zhuang Zhou asked casually, and it was just a few home-cooked dishes.
Then I added two more dishes and ate them together.
While waiting for the food to be served, the two started chatting again.
Now Chang'an City has undergone earth-shaking changes.
The entire city was under construction, and the official road leading to Mount Li had been completed.
It is three zhang wide and can accommodate four carriages side by side.
There is a solar lamp every five meters on both sides, so people can pass through even at night.
As they chatted, Li Yuan began to sigh:
“I didn’t expect that!
In just seventeen years, our Tang Dynasty has undergone such tremendous changes.
I remember when I first came to power, the country was just being established, and there was a lot of work to be done. Everything had to start from scratch.
Today, looking at the city of Chang'an, with tall buildings standing in rows, bustling traffic, and people living and working in peace and contentment, it is truly a scene of prosperity.
"Erlang, I feel at ease now that you are my assistant!"
Zhuang Zhou nodded repeatedly after hearing this.
The ninth year of Wude, plus the eighth year of Zhenguan.
During these seventeen years, the Tang Dynasty gradually developed from a country plagued by frequent wars and suffering for the people into a prosperous and strong dynasty.
This was certainly due to the efforts of the emperor and officials.
In fact, it is inseparable from the hard work of countless people.
"Old Li, you are right."
Zhuang Zhou smiled and said, "But in my opinion, the so-called prosperous times are not the prosperity of one family, but the prosperity of all people in the world."
After hearing this, Li Yuan's eyes flashed with admiration.
He nodded and said:
"Mr. Zhuang is absolutely right."
As he spoke, he changed the subject and asked with a purpose:
"Is Mr. Zhuang married?"
Zhuang Zhou didn't think much about it and replied directly:
"I'm only twenty-three, it's still early."
"Twenty-three is still early?"
Li Yuan was puzzled: "In the Tang Dynasty, men have long enjoyed the happiness of having children. Why don't I introduce a marriage to Mr. Zhuang..."
When Zhuang Zhou heard Li Yuan mention marriage, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
I guess this is the purpose of Li Yuan’s visit today!
People in ancient times loved to arrange marriages and use them to attract talented people.
This is an excellent approach in any era.
But Zhuang Zhou didn't think so and still maintained a polite smile on the surface.
He shook his head slightly and said:
“Thank you for your concern, Lao Li, but I haven’t considered getting married yet.
Besides, I have many things to deal with in Chang'an, and I don't want to be distracted by love affairs for the time being."
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