Liu Bang widened his eyes in surprise:
"I never expected Xiang Liang brothers to have this hobby?"
However, he soon realized:
This is quite normal.
After all, he knows that Xiang Liang is a military person, and in this era, eating human pigs is not considered abnormal.
Seeing this reaction from Liu Bang, Xiang Liang only took it as Liu Bang's interest in his topic:
"I grew up in a military camp from a young age. Back then, the state of Chu was on the brink of collapse."
"Back then, they sent us to the battlefield to eat the bodies of the Qin people, to build our courage..."
Seeing the man in front, who looked very carefree and stood at eight feet tall, his pupils were shaking. Xiang Liang felt something was wrong, so he changed his tone and said:
"Well, has Liu younger brother ever tried to cut out the heart of someone who is about to die? You can hold it in your hand and it still beats; if you grip it tightly, it..."
"Brother."
Liu Bang interrupted him, "How about we talk about something else instead."
It can be seen that Xiang Liang's intention was good, that is, to break the embarrassing atmosphere:
After all, the current situation, whether both of them will live or die next, is unknown. It's better to laugh and have a good time.
But Xiang Liang grew up in the military camp, where men in the camp could communicate with just a fart.
For those who can't speak well, silence might indeed be the better choice.
He successfully turned the atmosphere in the carriage from the two scared souls just now to one that was at ease.
"We've only just met, although we know each other, we've never had any profound communication. Brother Xiang, what you're saying is a bit too 'ordinary'."
"Let's start with a less ordinary self-introduction..."
"My name is Liu Bang. I have a few dishes I'm good at, such as steamed yellow weasel..."
...
In the carriage, King Zheng of Qin and Zhao An sat opposite each other, chatting intermittently:
Zhao An is not very good at speaking, so he can only respond to Qin Wang Zheng's questions by saying "uh huh" and "ah ah".
"Counties? That is not my idea, but the creation of a certain sage."
"Three Ministers and Nine Officers? I think that's fine. But my suggestion is that the position of the Marquis of T'aiwei is a bit dangerous; it's best to be a nominal position."
"I am not familiar with government affairs, I heard it from others."
"Hey hey hey, King, I am not being modest. I really heard it from others."
Zhao An thought about having to meet Li Si later and immediately felt a headache.
He didn't know how to respond to Li Si.
He could even imagine the scene when Li Si sees him...
Worry.
While outside the carriage, Zhao An occasionally heard the loud laughter coming from the rear compartment.
"Do they have such a good relationship?"
Ah, envy those children, who can live carefree.
I can't do that.
Sitting in the carriage, he traveled up the mountain.
This is the mountainous area of the old State of Chu, and a wooden building has already been constructed on this mountain.
Across from him, King Zheng of Qin pulled back the curtains of the carriage and pointed to the mountain.
"This is the ancestral hall built by Zhaoyan lineage voluntarily."
"This ancestral hall is usually unoccupied. The physicians of the Zhaoyan lineage will scatter to various places across the Nine States."
Zhao An turned his head and looked out the window of the carriage. The ancestral hall of the Zhaoyan lineage is a wooden building.
This building is grand and atmospheric, with one floor every five steps and one pavilion every ten steps; the corridor loops around the waist, and the eaves are high above; each hugs the terrain.
"This building, tmd, is built according to the Apang Palace!"
Zhao An was amazed.
The building is too much like the description in the 'Fuhuang Palace Ode':
Of course, the Apang Palace is magnificent with gold and purple, while this wooden building only shows the beauty of architectural structure.
The material is still quite simple.
"Unexpectedly, ancients were really so proficient in mechanics."
It's rare to see Zhaoyan showing this expression, and King Zheng of Qin was somewhat pleased:
This is an old monster representing destiny!
Such an old monster has seen countless magnificent buildings.
This is a building on the land of my great Qin!
...
The carriage stopped quickly in front of the wooden building.
Zhao An followed King Zheng of Qin down from the carriage, looking at Xiang Liang and Liu Bang, who were leaving with their shoulders touching and backs leaning against each other, in astonishment.
That's not right. You two were just pretending to hate each other a moment ago.
How can only a few minutes have passed?
Only to see:
Xiang Liang patted Liu Bang's shoulder and laughed loudly, saying, "This is what your brother doesn't understand."
"Our Chu's orange is not sour. I'll take you to try it sometime!"
"No, no, no. That's not interesting enough; it's too light. How about the fine wine from the Han River Pavilion..."
The two of them were embracing each other, full of joyful atmosphere.
Zhao An smiled helplessly, and could only watch these two good brothers.
At this moment, the two men chatting happily could never imagine that many years later, when they met again, it would be in a historical scene like this—
"Xiang Zhuang dances the sword, intending for Pu Leng."
The four climbed the gate of the ancestral hall of Zhaoyan lineage together.
Liu Bang and Xiang Liang had been here before, but they didn't have the opportunity to go inside and take a look.
King Zheng of Qin led the three people directly into the wooden building.
Inside the wooden building, people were busy everywhere. These were the guards and workers left by Zhaoyan lineage as a medical sect:
There were also many medical experts from all over the world who had been invited to discuss medical matters.
"Master Zhao, these are all followers who come to your name, and the ultimate goal is to establish a reputation in the medical community."
"Do I have followers?"
Zhao An suddenly felt that he might have underestimated his influence in this era...
Zhaoyan lineage seems to be very strong in this era...
A sudden idea flashed in Zhao An's mind:
"Am I becoming a scholastic leader?"
Liu Bang and Xiang Liang followed King Zheng of Qin and Zhao An behind.
They never imagined that just a moment ago they said, "A great man should be like this," and now they have achieved their wish so quickly.
King Zheng of Qin led Zhao An to a quiet room.
Inside the quiet room, there were walls full of bamboo slips and luxurious furniture.
Zhao An easily noticed that—
This is King Zheng of Qin's living quarters in the ancestral hall.
"Master Zhao, please wait a moment. I will ask Li Si to arrange your accommodation."
"Would you like to meet Li Si first?"
Liu Bang and Xiang Liang both looked surprised again.
This Zhao is able to soften King Zheng of Qin, who is known for his independent decision-making?
Even more amazingly, he could make King Zheng of Qin willingly offer to serve him.
Can't imagine.
It's truly unimaginable.
Liu Bang and Xiang Liang both felt that their big brother was right.
The man who recognizes the times is a hero.
After King Zheng of Qin left, only Liu Bang and Xiang Liang were left in the room.
Xiang Liang curious asked:
"Big brother, what is your relationship with Qin Wang?"
"Why do I see that he treats you so well?"
Zhao An shook his head and smiled, saying, "I can be considered his elder."
"Elder?"
Liu Bang and Xiang Liang both widened their eyes.
Liu Bang praised, "Elder, if one could be as status-oriented as your brother, then it would truly be a great man."
"Before, I still thought that the Zhaoyan lineage of Zhaoyan was a fabrication. I didn't expect that my brother is actually Zhaoyan."
"If Zhaoyan is someone with such a benevolent heart as my brother, I would respect that. Brother, you should have such a grand reputation!"
