The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 19 Guanqiudian

"Uncle, how are the meals?"

"Your little city of Yuan actually has so many delicious foods?!"

"I've never seen these kinds of food in Luoyang."

Guo Jian looked at the many delicacies in front of him with his eyes wide open.

Guo Jian was very picky about food. When Cao Mao said he wanted to take him to taste local delicacies, Guo Jian was quite disdainful. He didn't think there was any delicious food here that could attract him.

But when the owner brought the food, he couldn't sit still anymore.

He didn't even know any of the dishes the restaurant brought, and had never heard of them.

Both the taste and color are far better than what Guo Jian usually eats.

This was somewhat unacceptable to Guo Jian, who had a high opinion of himself.

Cao Mao laughed and quickly explained, "Uncle, as the saying goes, food is the most important thing for the people. Although I am not as wise as the King of Pengcheng, I also understand this truth."

"Over the years, I have been studying the principles of food. The dishes you are eating now are all improved by me personally."

"You still have this ability?"

"Hahaha, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but I'm the most delicious."

"Just eat it like this. It may seem ordinary, but it's actually not simple at all. No matter how precious the food is, if it's not cooked carefully, it will ultimately be a waste of nature's gifts."

"When it comes to food, even the great general doesn't eat as well as I do!"

Cao Mao talked about various ways of eating it, such as flower chicken and meatball soup, which left Guo Jian stunned.

He originally looked down on the chef, but now he became interested in it after hearing what Cao Mao said.

“Can you eat all of this?”

"Hahaha, why not? I heard from a passing Hu merchant that there's more food outside the Great Wall and overseas. Uncle, please continue eating, and we'll talk while we eat!"

Guo Jian was not polite either and started to enjoy it with big mouthfuls.

Normally, Cao Mao always ate with the guests on the first floor, but Guo Jian was there at this moment, so they went up to the second floor, which was more secluded.

Guo Jian had a very good meal and was left wanting more.

"Small Yuancheng is truly extraordinary!"

Cao Mao laughed and quickly called the shopkeeper over.

"Zixuan, my uncle has come here in person. It's an honor for you!"

The shopkeeper nodded quickly, "It's my honor, it's our Yuancheng's honor!"

"Then you can send a few people to my house later. In a few days, they will accompany my uncle to Luoyang."

"what?"

"When we get to Luoyang, you'll open a restaurant and deliver food to my uncle every day. Don't repeat the same food tomorrow. Make sure he eats well. If he's not satisfied, I won't forgive you!"

Guo Jian asked, "Why go to all this trouble? Wouldn't it be better if you could just live in my house and be my cook?"

"Uncle, I asked him to go to Luoyang not only to cook for you, but also to let everyone in the Guo family taste it. It's more convenient to cook outside. Besides, how can such a despicable person enter your mansion?"

Guo Jian was really touched at this moment.

Ever since coming to Yuancheng, this kid has been calling him uncle all the time, treating him with courtesy in every way, and really treating him as an elder.

He pondered for a moment, took off a jade pendant from his waist and threw it to Cao Mao.

"Take it!"

"Uncle, this is..."

"This was given to me by Emperor Liezu. I consider it a treasure and am giving it to you today. You treat me as your uncle, so this is a gift from your elder."

"Oh! This is so precious!"

"No problem! I have several more at home! Just take them!"

"Thank you uncle!"

Cao Mao bowed and solemnly hung the jade pendant around his waist.

In fact, although Guo Jian is a bit dandy and rebellious, he is still easy to get along with compared to those cunning and treacherous people.

The store owner was also extremely excited at this moment.

Luoyang!
In this era, you can't just open a store wherever you want. The regional concept is very strong. It is very difficult to do business in the next county, let alone Luoyang.

Now, with Guo's support, the store owner can naturally open his own branch in Luoyang without any pressure. There is a huge difference between the store in Luoyang and the store in Yuancheng.

He looked at Cao Mao with gratitude, but did not express any thanks. He simply bowed and said, "I will definitely satisfy Lord Guo. From now on, I will personally deliver meals to your residence every day without any delay!"

Cao Mao waved his hand and let him go out.

The store owner sent someone to deliver some fine wine, and the two of them started eating. Guo Jian felt very comfortable.

"Mao, why hasn't Wang Su come yet? I've been here for two days, and there's been no movement from him."

"Uncle, he's Sima Zhao's father-in-law, and he's so full of himself. I heard the general isn't in good health, so who knows what he might be planning. It's strange that he's so close to me, Guo!"

Guo Jian woke up instantly.

"You mean??"

"Oh, uncle, think about it, who in the court most wants to replace me, Guo?"

Guo Jian was furious. "Wang Su, what's with his attitude? He wants to replace Sima Zhao! If Sima Zhao takes the throne, then his daughter will be..."

"That's right, that's the truth." "He's waiting for us to come and pay our respects to him. He wants us to bow our heads and show our merits to the general."

"This old dog!"

Guo Jian cursed loudly.

"Mao! Let's not beg him! Let's just wait for him to come! When he comes, I'll definitely help you and Zishou vent your anger!"

Cao Mao asked anxiously, "Uncle, will this cause disaster? What if we offend Wang Su?"

"Why should I be afraid of him?! His daughter married Sima Zhao, and my eldest brother is Sima Shi's son-in-law!"

"You don't have to say anything! I have my own plans!"

"only!!"

Luoyang, Guanqiu Prefecture.

It was late in the day, and the candlelight in the study flickered in the wind. A determined young man sat in front of the candlelight, lowered his head, and wrote furiously.

The young man frowned, his eyes full of anger and unwillingness.

He wrote faster and faster, as if he wanted to vent all the dissatisfaction in his heart.

"Your Excellency holds a heavy responsibility, yet you remain calm and composed even when your country is in turmoil. You will be held responsible by the whole world!"

"When a country is about to fall, loyal and good people will surely emerge. Raise the banner to fight against the enemy, and then loyal and righteous people from all over the world will respond and support the country. The time is now!"

Just as he was writing furiously, he heard a noise and a man broke into the room through the window.

The young man was so frightened that the pen in his hand flew away.

He quickly drew his sword, blocked the letter, and looked at the person who came.

The man who came was a burly man. His features could not be seen clearly in the candlelight. He was panting and seemed very tired.

"The Secretary of the Imperial Censor Guanqiu Dian."

The voices of the people who came were all so rough.

Guanqiu Dian frowned, "Who are you?!"

"I'm a messenger, and I have a letter for you."

"I do not know you!"

"Me too, but the person who wrote the letter knows you."

"Don't be afraid. I'm not here to harm you. I've been entrusted by my lord to deliver this letter to you from afar."

He took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Guanqiu Dian.

Guanqiu Dian still looked at him warily, not daring to get close.

The man suddenly remembered something, "Right."

"Fuck his mother Sima Shi!"

"Ok??"

"My master told me that if I said so, you would believe me."

Guanqiu Dian was stunned. At this moment, the voice of the servants came from outside.

"My Lord? What happened?"

Guanqiu Dian looked at the burly man in front of him and put away his sword. "No problem! Go and rest!"

After making sure the servant had left, he stepped forward and took the letter from the man.

He opened the letter and began to read.

Just one look and he couldn't help but widen his eyes.

He read the letter over and over again, but still couldn't believe it.

"Are you from Yuancheng?"

"Yes, the Lord sent me to find you, and he also said that I could trust you completely. There were too many inquiries along the way, and I didn't verify the message, which delayed me quite a bit, but fortunately I still managed to deliver the letter."

"What a strong man!"

Guanqiu Dian looked at the rough man in front of him with admiration in his eyes, and he no longer had the vigilance he had just had.

"Please sit down."

"I am Guanqiu Dian. I wonder what your name is, warrior?"

"Liu Lu."

"Mr. Liu, please rest here with me for now. I already know everything the township magistrate has instructed me to do. I will not let him down with his trust."

"You don't need to be so polite. Just knowing what the master has instructed is enough. I have to go back to find my master, so I won't bother you. My master is kind and I'm afraid that evil people will bully him."

Liu Lu stood up shakily, bowed to Guanqiu Dian, and turned to leave.

After only a few steps, he fell to the ground.

Guanqiu Dian was horrified and rushed forward, only to find that the person in front of him had just fainted.

He probably hadn't slept for many days and was on the verge of collapse.

Guanqiu Dian looked at the letter in his hand, then looked at the warrior lying on the ground, and could not help but sigh:

"What kind of hero is that village chief, to be able to command such a righteous man to work for him?!"

(End of this chapter)