One day, Zhang Feng brought the two brothers Huang and Wen to accompany Li 'er and Lian' er shopping. At noon, they went straight to Carefree Station. Although Zhang Feng could dine in the VIP lounge on the top floor, he preferred to play chess with everyone on the noisy first floor. He laughed loudly and ate big mouthfuls of meat. In his own words, it felt like a " food stall."
His face was the most useful signboard. No matter where he went, he did not have to pay for the things he bought. It was not that he did not want to give them, but that others did not dare to accept them. What a joke, who was this Zhang Feng? Puyang and Zhang Village's emperors were not on the same side, not to mention that Zhang Village was built by him.
Even though he was eating here, the other diners were also very careful to keep quiet, afraid that they would disturb his table.
However, there were exceptions. Zhang Feng was standing on a stool with one foot, holding a bowl in one hand and drinking with Huang Xu in the other. A person walked up to him and said,"Greetings, Prime Minister!”
Zhang Feng looked at the only person who dared to disturb him in shock. It was a middle-aged scholar. His long robe was the mark that distinguished him from ordinary peddlers. He had a rectangular face and extremely thin eyebrows. When matched with his eyes, it gave people an uncomfortable feeling.
Zhang Feng also cupped his hands and stood up."May I know if Mister…?"
The man said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner,"The East County Savage, Cheng Li." Cheng Yu changed his name after he met Cao Cao. Because he dreamed that he had the sun in his chest, he added the word "day" to the original name. He asked the prime minister to give him a cup of water and wine.”
After so many years, I finally met someone who dared to take the initiative to ask me for a drink. However, I also know why he came.
Zhang Feng chuckled." So it's Mr. Cheng. It's fate that we met. Come, come, sit down."”He personally used his sleeve to wipe the stool that he had stepped on.
"I don't dare to trouble you, sir." Cheng Li smiled.”Although he said that, he sat down.
Huang, Wen and the two women were somewhat puzzled. They did not know what kind of work this middle-aged scholar did. He did not look like an assassin. How could an assassin be as thin as a hemp pole?
Zhang Feng called for a servant who had been standing beside him to add another set of chopsticks and a wine glass. Then, he personally poured Cheng Li a full cup."Wine is easy. I wonder what else do you want other than wine? Meat? Or is it Feng Zhi's recommendation?"
Cheng Li could no longer pretend to be calm. He looked at Zhang Feng in surprise."How does Milord know what I am thinking?"
Zhang Feng smiled and signaled Cheng Li to drink the wine first. Then, he put down the wine glass in his hand and said,"Everyone thinks that Feng is young, but I didn't think that you would look down on him. I think I, Zhang Feng, can be said to be walking in Dongjun. When others see me, don't they turn sideways to make way, salute and bow with their hands folded? Only you come calmly. Isn't it for personal gain? Sir, you can see that people who read poetry and books will not be able to do it. You must have come because of your talent, and you are a native of this county. You should know that I have joined Cao Mengde's army. What else can I do except to lead me to the Lord?”
He already knew the whole story, but Zhang Feng's words were reasonable and reliable, so Cheng Li could not help but believe it. He left the table and bowed again, saying,"Everyone thinks that you are crazy. Now I know that you are so talented that I can't compare with you. I should drink three cups as punishment."”
Huang Xu and Wen Pin could not help but whisper,""So what if he's recommended? He even made so many names. This scholar is really full of tricks! Boss wasn't someone who was jealous of talent!”
How could Cheng Li not hear it? She didn't blush and just bowed to the two of them again."I'm sorry, I'm sorry." One should not hit a smiling person, so Huang Wen and the other could only cup their hands.
"However, there is one thing Feng doesn't understand. Why didn't Mister recommend himself to the lord, but instead needed Feng's recommendation?”
When Cheng Li heard this, he couldn't help but shake his head and say,""It's not that I'm arrogant and contemptuous, but I'm afraid that Cao Gong won't accept a nameless person.”
At that time, it was indeed like this. All talents were promoted by Ju Xiao Lian. Humble scholars rarely had the opportunity to stand out. For example, Liu Biao and Yuan Shao were representatives of bosses who only valued family background.
Zhang Feng smiled and said," Sir, you have so many worries. My lord is thirsty for talents. How can you look down on talents because of your background?" If you leave now, you will definitely be put in an important position by the Lord.”
Cheng Li also smiled." It's also this Cheng's unnecessary action. Only then did I know that your talent was worth the trip."”
This old man was indeed talented. He was good at flattery. Zhang Feng felt comfortable listening to him. The two of them looked at each other and laughed.
Originally, the East County was a little more peaceful these days. You, Ji and other places were full of thieves like ants. Therefore, Zhang Feng simply brought Huang Xu and Wen Pin to Chenliu. Anyway, he had to show his face to Cao Cao and see how Xia Houdun's character was. If it was good, he would make sure that he did not lose his eye so that he would not have to aim when he shot arrows in the future.
However, Huang Zhong didn't want to come with them no matter what. He only wanted to be Zhang Feng's general, so he could only let him go.
Cheng Li and Zhang Feng chatted from time to time on the way south. They admired each other's knowledge, especially the fifty cavalrymen led by Zhang Feng. They followed orders strictly and advanced and retreated according to the rules. Although they did not have the killing intent of battlefields, they were still elite soldiers, which made Cheng Li gasp in admiration.
They walked to a mountain road not far from Jiyang. There were dense forests on both sides. The forest was pitch black, and it was difficult for light to penetrate for half a day. Even birds and beasts could not hear the sound.
"Boss, I'm afraid there's something wrong with this place. Can you let the scouts investigate?”Wenpin said.
Cheng Li had a higher opinion of Zhang Feng. This subordinate was also someone who knew military affairs. How old was he? How could he know that there would be an ambush if birds and beasts were not alarmed?
Before Zhang Feng could nod his head, he heard a deep tiger roar from the forest. A white-fronted tiger dashed out like the wind and crashed into Zhang Feng. For some reason, the tiger stopped abruptly when it saw Zhang Feng. Its four claws gripped the soil under its feet tightly and slid far away. When it stopped, it turned around and ran to the right, leaving only twelve deep scratch marks on the ground.
Everyone looked at each other. What was going on? Why did such a ferocious big guy run away when it saw people? Afraid that he couldn't win?
A burly man ran out of the forest where the tiger had escaped from, his upper body naked. He shouted,"Don't leave, you bastard! I've been hungry for an entire day."
Everyone was stunned. They had never seen anyone chasing a tiger away empty-handed! Truly awesome!
Zhang Feng was the first to react." You two guard Mr. Cheng. I'll go and see who's so ruthless!"”
Huang Xu and Wen Pin were also martial artists, how could they not go and watch this rare show? They allowed Cheng Li to shout and shout from behind and ordered the fifty riders to protect him. The three of them chased in the direction that the person ran in like a gust of wind, not caring about the forest.
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