Chapter 184
After getting off the ferry, Shi Yiming said to Peng Yue and others, "The wine brewed in the previous tavern is very good, not comparable to the wine that the officials used to drink. Especially the strong wine from his house, as soon as it enters the mouth, it will fill the throat like a piece of charcoal fire, and it will heat it to the stomach. In this cold day, drink two cups of hot wine to get rid of the cold."
Peng Yue shook her body and said, "Okay. I'm afraid I'll be back in one or two days this time, so I'll have a good meal first."
While talking, Shi Yiming led several people to Ding Lingde's tavern and pointed at him, "You are the ones, this is the one. The shopkeeper Ding is the best in the room. Last time I came, I even gave me a piece of braised tofu."
Peng Yue nodded and entered the tavern with Shi Yiming.
He picked up the deputy head and sat down. The servant came over, wiped the table, and asked, "What do you want to use for a few guests?"
Peng Yue said: "Do you have meat? Cut a plate first! If you have any good dishes, come on together. By the way, I heard that your wine is very strong, so I will make a corner first. If it is not enough, we will ask for it!"
The servant agreed, put on a rag, and ran quickly.
Soon, Ding Lingde came over and bowed and said, "You guys, should you drink hot or cold drink? In this way, it is best to get hot and keep hot until you drink it."
Shi Yiming saw Ding Lingde and hurriedly said, "It turns out it's Shopkeeper Ding. In this weather, it's best to drink hot drinks. Just get a pot of soup for us."
Ding Lingde agreed, looked at Shi Yiming, thought for a while and said, "I saw that the guest was a little kind-faced, but for a moment, I couldn't remember it."
Shi Yiming said: "I am Shi Yiming from the north of Jimahe. When I came to Dangcao Market, I had drunk wine in my owner's shop. I remember that time, my owner also gave me a piece of braised tofu, which was very delicious. By the way, I will serve us a plate of braised tofu today!"
Ding Lingde patted his forehead and suddenly realized: "So it was Shi Guanren! Look, my memory! Don't blame me, don't blame me!"
While saying that, he asked the servant to serve a plate of hot soup when he served the wine, and let Shi Yiming and others boil the wine. Then he served a plate of braised tofu to make the dish.
When the wine and food came up, Shi Yiming personally put the hot soup on the wine pot and said to Peng Yue: "Officials, this wine is the strongest. After it becomes hot, it will get so bad that it will not dare to drink it quickly. Otherwise, it will be easy to get drunk and will miss the matter."
Peng Yue slapped the table and said, "Who has that patience! Pour a few glasses first, and I will have a meeting wine with my brothers!"
Shi Yiming had no choice but to pour it into several cups and said, "This wine is like a fire knife. The officials drink it slowly in small mouthfuls, but they dare not drink it in a hurry. I wonder how many people don't know how powerful this kind of wine was brought down."
Peng Yue laughed loudly, cried a cup with several subordinates, and drank it clean in one sip.
The wine was in my stomach and I didn't feel anything. I licked my lips, but there was a strong smell of wine. When Peng Yue was about to give instructions, Yiming poured it again, suddenly felt that the stomach was turbulent. Soon, even my head was a little dizzy. I couldn't help but be surprised, stood up suddenly, and said sternly: "What's weird about this wine? Why did it turn dizzy in one cup!"
Shi Yiming smiled and said, "Officials, this wine is the strongest, not comparable to the water and wine in the past. Many people fall to the ground after a few cups of wine. Let's sit down and wait until it gets hot, and we drink it slowly to make the most delicious."
Peng Yue looked at the other people and said that the wine was too strong and she didn't dare to drink it all over again.
After a while, a large plate of meat was served. Shi Yiming saw that the wine was hot and poured it on everyone again. The strong wine was hot and the wine was steaming up, and it was full of wine. Peng Yue loved wine the most and couldn't help but be overjoyed and drank and ate meat with everyone.
Ding Lingde stood behind the counter and watched a few people drink. Shi Yiming was close to the Khitan government in the north and had been to Zhuozhou. He had long been on the list. The people he brought today looked a little bit like a face and had a habit of watching movements. He was obviously a soldier.
While taking care of the business, Ding Lingde kept observing the crowd of his eyes and listened carefully to every word they said. While analyzing in his heart, he was aware of their intention to cross the river.
A possible Khitan miniature work, led a few soldiers to cross the river quietly, what should I do? The answer is actually very clear. Ding Lingde is professional in this industry. The more he is, the more he is, and he will not miss any details. It is very likely that the most important thing he came to Xiongzhou this time was encountered today. After passing the ferry, he kept going south, about forty miles, which is Nanyishui. After passing the Nanyishui, he was the village where the people fled to the south. These people, as they meant, were going there.
After several people were drinking, Ding Lingde arrived at the back and called his confidant Lu Hao, saying, "The previous few drinkers looked a little strange. At that time, Yiming was originally working for the Khitan government, and was specially called to Zhuozhou to meet the magistrate a few days ago. Today they came across the river, and it is very likely to be exploring the road. You arrange people and stare at them on the road and see where they have gone. Remember, don't be found!"
Lu Hao agreed. Ding Lingde sent someone to invite Wen Hao's letter.
Wen Haoxin entered the tavern from behind, and Ding Lingde said, "In the shop in front, Shi Yiming was drinking with people. I see that those people seemed to be in the army. At this time, he would take the people in the army across the river. What else can he do? You can arrange to fight to the people on the north bank and follow them after they cross the river. Let's see where these people come from. Remember, find more people and don't reveal flaws."
Wen Haoxin rubbed his hands: "I finally waited until someone came, how could I borrow it? I will follow them in person to see where they came!"
Ding Lingde waved his hand: "No, you are from the Xiongzhou Yamen, and someone recognizes you! The most important thing for us to do this is not to be seen through. If you go find those who live on the north bank of the river, you won't be suspicious. Remember to find a few more people, each one monitors for a while, and change people when you get to the place. See where they went and who they meet after crossing the river."
"It's a pity that I can't do it myself!" Wen Haoxin was a little disappointed. "General, are they just here to explore the military route?"
Ding Lingde waved his hand: "It's hard to say. The most important thing to do such a thing is to be careful. Don't let go of it when you see something that is questionable. As for which one is the main owner, no one can tell. As long as you are careful, you can always find clues."
After giving the order to Wen Haoxin, Ding Lingde came to the front again and saw Shi Yiming and Peng Yue and others drinking there. At this time, the few people were drunk, and some people took off their jackets and were in high spirits. They shouted loudly, competing for each other to drink, and eating meat in big mouthfuls.
After eating all the meat, Peng Yue whispered: "Master, come on another plate of meat! Also, I'll make another corner of this wine!"
Shi Yiming hurriedly stopped and said to Peng Yue: "Officials, we have something to do today and we have to go a long way. If we get drunk, wouldn't it delay? When we come back, we will come to this store. How about having a good time?"
"How can I get drunk-" Peng Yue said as she reached out to push Shi Yiming, but she staggered without thinking.
Chapter completed!