Datang New Giants

Chapter 115 One Word, Poor
Lu Ting thought for a while, but did not refute, and followed Zhang Heng.

A great man in the later generations said a very philosophical saying, "If you don't investigate, you don't have the right to speak. Let's have a look before we speak."

Soon, Lu Ting followed Zhang Heng to the hall, which was already full of people.

There is a large table in the southwest corner of the hall, and there are several large wooden barrels on the table. The wooden barrels are filled with meals. The veterans each bring their own bowls and chopsticks and line up to cook. Sit at the table to eat, some squat in the corner to eat, and some take it back to the place where they live.

It may be because of the large number of people, the cold wind is raging, and the hall is obviously much warmer.

It's just that there is a sour smell of sweat in the air, which is a bit unpleasant.

Lu Ting noticed that the food in many people's large porcelain bowls is very simple, either Hoto soup or rice, and then a little cabbage. The taste should be the cheapest kind of aged grain in the market, and most people don't see meat in their bowls.

The food was really average. However, no one complained about the poor food, and no one made troubles. Everyone lined up and ate quietly, and the whole hall was filled with the sound of eating.

"Master Lu, your food is here." Zhang Heng said lightly.

There was a good-looking table at the top of the hall, which was wiped clean. The rest of the tables were almost full, but that one was empty. If I guessed right, that table was reserved for Zhang Heng.

Lu Ting sat down at the invitation of Zhang Heng, and the lame man who was doing chores just now also came, and saw him limping over with a food box, finally came to the table, opened the food box, and Inside were two servings of bowls and chopsticks, two bowls of rice, a fish, a roast chicken, a plate of cabbage, a few fried cakes, and even a jug of wine and wine glasses.

Zhang Heng said indifferently: "Master Lu, he will be a colleague in the future. Wuyitang is a bitter place. Let this meal be a cleansing for you."

The action was very fast, and he didn't say a few words when he came in, and he didn't see Zhang Heng ordering his servants. He didn't expect him to arrange food without saying a word. Lu Ting thought he was resistant to his arrival.

Lu Ting did not raise his chopsticks, but frowned and said, "Guard Zhang, I have a few questions to ask you, is it convenient?"

"Say" Zhang Heng cherishes words like gold.

Lu Ting frowned and said, "Today is the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, and everyone eats so plainly?"

If it's okay on weekdays, how bad is it for the New Year's Eve?Even the beggars on the street, you can see meat in their bowls these days, the Wuyi hall is full of veterans who have experienced many battles, let them eat this during the Chinese New Year?
Zhang Heng cared about eating without raising his head, and said, "It's good to have something to eat, if they don't want to eat, they don't have to."

"Before the New Year, the prince sent people to send a lot of chickens and sheep. Where are the chickens? Where are the sheep?" Lu Ting asked, holding back his inner dissatisfaction.

"Some were eaten, and some were sold."

Seeing that Zhang Heng was still eating, Lu Ting couldn't help but snatched his bowl: "Guard Zhang, can you tell me what's going on?"

These are the heroes of the Tang Dynasty. Look at what kind of life they lived. They also ate so poorly during the Chinese New Year. As for Zhang Heng, he lived in a separate small courtyard by himself, was served by handymen, and had a small stove for meals. Lu Ting He almost didn't say the words "drinking soldiers' blood".

No matter what time it is, drinking the blood of soldiers is a very despicable behavior, and most of them in Wuyitang are people with unhealthy bodies. Wouldn't their conscience hurt if they drank the blood of the old, weak, sick and disabled?
Lu Ting had endured the beating of the crippled veteran just now for a long time, but now he saw Zhang Heng taking privileges and drinking the blood of soldiers, he couldn't bear it anymore.

"That bastard, dare to touch Boss Zhang's bowl, do you want to die?" The crowd shouted suddenly.

The voice was a bit familiar. Lu Ting turned his head and saw that the one-eyed person who spoke had been beaten in a fight just now. Unexpectedly, he only had one eye left and his eyesight was still very good.

"Put down Boss Zhang's job."

"Where did you come from, Tian Shenu, who dared to take Boss Zhang's job, and wanted to seek death?"

"Boss Zhang, if you squeak, the younger one will drag him down and beat him until Ye Niang can't recognize him."

"Put it down, I want you to put down your job, and then kowtow to Boss Zhang to admit your mistake."

One-eyed words are like throwing a stone into a calm lake. The veterans in the hall became irritable. Some people surrounded him while scolding, as if Lu Ting had violated his taboo. Those eyes seemed to want to eat Lu Ting. Same.

Lu Ting originally wanted to question Zhang Heng, but when he saw the turmoil in the crowd, he was stunned. These people don't have Stockholm syndrome, do they?

Stockholm syndrome, also known as the Stockholm effect, also known as Stockholm syndrome or hostage complex or hostage syndrome, refers to a complex in which the victim has feelings for the perpetrator and even helps the perpetrator in turn.This emotion causes the victim to have a good impression of, depend on, and even assist the perpetrator.

Is it possible that Zhang Heng is used to oppressing them all day, and they have this symptom collectively?No way, there are more than 500 people in Wuyitang. Most of them are veterans who have retired from the battlefield. They are fierce and rebellious, and they will not give in so easily.

And the most important point is that people who drink the blood of soldiers will be despised by others. If someone stands up for them, it is too late to be grateful. How can they come forward to help the tyrant? If it is said that Zhang Heng's confidantes came to help him, it is reasonable. How many people are surrounded now? There were ten people, and Lu Ting was a little confused.

With a "bang", Zhang Heng slapped the table suddenly, and shouted loudly: "What are you doing all around you? If you want to rebel, you can't do it. Get out and eat your food."

"Boss Zhang, don't be angry, don't be angry, brothers are also for you." Leaning on the front and breaking three swords, he said, pushing everyone back: "Didn't you hear what Boss Zhang said, it's gone, it's all gone gone."

These people came quickly and left quickly. Those who lined up in line, those who ate and ate, all left after a while, as if nothing happened.

Lu Ting was secretly surprised, Zhang Heng's prestige in Wuyitang was too high, he could almost speak his mind.

Just hesitating for a moment, Lu Ting gently put back the job he had snatched from him, sat down and whispered, "Guard Zhang, I just arrived at Wuyitang, and I didn't know much about Wuyitang before, please tell me about the situation."

Zhang Heng glanced at Lu Ting, stopped eating, put down his chopsticks with a soft snap, and said simply: "There is nothing to say, one word, poor."

"Poor?" Lu Ting said with some doubts: "Didn't the prince open this place? The prince attaches great importance to Wuyitang. It stands to reason...it won't be so difficult."

With Li Er's ability, it's not a problem to feed hundreds of people, right? This Wuyitang is equivalent to a banner of Prince Qin's Mansion. If it spreads out, wouldn't it be a slap in the face of Prince Qin's Mansion?

"My lord is a military warrior, not a god of wealth."

Lu Ting arched his hands and said, "I also ask Guanshi Zhang to give me some advice."

The head of Wuyi Hall is equivalent to the second in command of Wuyi Hall. These are not secrets, and there is nothing shady about them. Anyway, Lu Ting will know sooner or later, and Zhang Heng will tell you everything.

"Well, the situation is as it is, Mr. Lu, if there is anything you don't understand, just ask." Zhang Heng said expressionlessly.

Lu Ting was silent for a while, and said with emotion: "Guard Zhang, you are tired."

(End of this chapter)