Chapter 6, Supreme Pegasus 1

You are only five years old and you can enter the Imperial Academy?

If the Duke of the neighboring country were to find out that there are children here misbehaving, and moreover playing "Epic Steed 1: The Imperial Academy Rampage" with his beloved horse, he would probably faint in the toilet just like the magistrate of Chang'an did not long ago

Therefore, Zhang De needs to generate revenue, although the methods for generating revenue have some issues

Therefore, after offending Wei Chigong, Zhang De sought out Cheng Zhijie again

The esteemed Duke of Dingyuan, although he calls Xue Wanche and Feng Liguan father, is still no match for one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Tang Empire

Saburo, although I oppose gambling, the reputation of the Zhang family is hard-earned and requires each of us to work diligently to uphold it. What do you say, who is this Cheng Chubi?

Indeed, the thigh I am holding onto is still not thick enough, and its value is not high enough

Zhang De glared at him, then asked Zhang Da'an: "Who is Duke Su?"

What is a sparrow

Well, then I can rest assured

However, Old Zhang gritted his teeth and thought, regardless of so many concerns, let's first collect a month's protection fee and then discuss it further

"Sanlang, if we defeat Cheng Chubi, will the Duke of Su Guo cause us any trouble?"

That is also true

Old Zhang's face darkened, and he thought to himself that if he were to be humiliated by Wei Chigong in front of a large crowd, he would certainly feel like dying. This monster cannot be regarded as a normal person at all

Will Duke Su Guo do something like what Duke Wu Guo did

Brother

No, Cheng Chubi made a bet with us; whoever wins will be the leader

The social school next to the Imperial Academy

Although he has plenty of money in the Southern Sect, who would ever complain about having too little money

Zhang De was taken aback for a moment, then asked Zhang Dasu with confusion: "Do you still teach horseback riding during your initiation?"

I received a still warm one from Zhang Da'an, and with one bite, it was filled with the aroma of meat

Brother, during the first ten days, one can earn seven to eight guan of money

Zhang Dasu attempted to shake the tiger's body, but there was no movement. Zhang De rolled his eyes at him and said, "Er Lang, why are you here if you are not bringing San Lang to study?"

Therefore, Zhang De is in a tight financial situation, with his personal finances in disarray

Brother, would you like to eat a pancake

However, Old Zhang replied quietly, "Cousin, he dares to run wildly in the street even when he is completely naked, so what else would he be afraid of?"

... ...

Due to the incident involving Wei Chi Gong running naked, Zhang De imposed a ban on himself, resolutely refusing to step out of his small courtyard. Uncle Zhang Gong Jin earnestly said to him: "Da Lang, Jing De is willing to accept the consequences of his bets and would not truly hold a grudge against a ten-year-old boy like you."

Zhang Da'an looked at Zhang De with a cute and adorable gaze

Zhang Da'an's face was a bit flushed, and he silently gnawed on the meat bun for a while before saying: "Cheng Chubi from our class claims that his 'Night Flying Electric' is the fastest, and no one in the entire Guozijian can compare to him"

In Jiangnan, steamed buns are called "mantou," while "baozi" refers to a different type of bun, which is not quite the same as in Chang'an

Over twenty guan a month, how much would that be? With this saved up, one could buy a lot of land.

He is only twelve years old by nominal age during the New Year. Even if he wants to visit Pingkangfang to experience the world of indulgence, does he have the capability to do so

Wait a moment! What does this mean? You little ones, around five or six years old, are you still collecting protection fees? And it's every ten days, three times a month?

Brother, you, a hero of great stature, why must you fear Wei Chigong?

In fact, he used the term "nonsense," but after some thought, he decided not to use foul language in front of the children

Brother, do you not have a little sparrow

Zhang Da'an nodded slightly, surprisingly acknowledging Zhang De's nonsense

Zhang Da'an revealed a look of regret, then lowered his head and muttered, "Then I might as well concede to Cheng Chubi. Many people in the social studies department are preparing to bet against him. I just think how fast my brother's black steed is; if I could win, that would be wonderful. I could buy a lot of flatbreads."

Cheng Zhijie, he once had another name, which was Cheng Yaojin

Zhang Dede confirms safety

Saying this, Zhang Da'an lifted his collar and said, "Here you go, little sparrow."

Little Zhang Da'an took out a paper bag from his pocket, which contained four steamed buns

This is called a hu bing, not a mantou. A mantou does not have filling

Hearing Zhang Da'an call him again, Zhang De raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Sanlang, is there something else you want to discuss with me?"

Is that so

Alright, I now know what a little sparrow is

Finally, young Zhang Da'an finished eating the meat bun, and then looked at Zhang De, who was in a state of shock, and asked, "Brother, why are you asking this?"

You are so young, yet you are gambling

What you said makes a lot of sense, and I find myself at a loss for words

Indeed, it is the "Kick Cloud Black Steed," ridden only by the Overlord and General Zhang Huan. That day at the Duke of Lai's residence, did you not see it?

Zhang Da'an continued to slowly nibble on the meat bun, then looked up and asked Zhang De: "Isn't your black steed, the Heifeng Liu, extremely fast?"

After Zhang Gongjin left, two mischievous children sneaked out from the study and appeared before Zhang De

Zhang Da'an divided a meat bun and gave it to Er Ge, then found a cushion to sit on, slowly nibbling on the meat bun with both hands

No.

You are so adorable, you will definitely become a high-ranking official in the future

Perhaps there is, why do you ask this

Thus, reluctantly parting with the black steed named Heifengliu, Zhang De is soon to face the first battle of its life as a horse. It is a gathering of elementary school students from prestigious families at the affiliated primary school of the Guozijian, engaging in collective gambling.

Are there any horses that are faster than it

Zhang Dasu displayed an expression of excitement and quickly said

"Why deceive you? For instance, those rascals in Chang'an, you call them knights-errant. In Jiangyin, they are referred to as punks or little hoodlums. Otherwise, think about it, characters like Chu Liuxiang, being called a great hero alongside those rascals, do you find that appropriate?"

No.

As for Uncle Zhang Gongjin, he has never lacked for food, clothing, or other necessities, but he does not give money. The Duke of Dingyuan himself is not wealthier than the Southern Sect, so giving money to Zhang De is akin to learning a bit of pig slaughtering skills and then challenging Wei Chigong to a duel

Go away!

Where can I buy this steamed bun

The concubine of the Su family

In one ten-day period, there are seven to eight guan; thus, in one month, it would amount to over twenty guan. Currently, half a piece of silk costs two hundred and sixty wen. How many pieces of silk would this require to exchange?

Zhang Dasu provided commentary from the side

Which of him and Duke Wu is more... um... carefree

Once again, the pocket money is simply too little. He does want to find some fun, however, Uncle Tan has a firm grip on the financial power, and the elders of the family have repeatedly instructed that the young clan leader must not spend money extravagantly and waste time on frivolities

Uncle Zhang Gongjin then patted Old Zhang's frail shoulder and said, "Let's wait until the storm passes before discussing it further"

I see, the Guozijian Affiliated Primary School. It turns out that this kind of characteristic existed as early as the Tang Dynasty

Hmm?

With a chuckle, Zhang De revealed a commanding smile, "Cheng Chubi, is it? United as brothers, we can achieve great things and ensure he obediently pays the bun fee."

We all fear Duke Wu, and Cheng Chubi fears him as well. Duke Wu even pulled down his pants and then flicked his little bird.

Zhang Deyi looked at Zhang Daan with a serious expression and said, "Sanlang, our Jiangshui Zhang family has never engaged in gambling with a crowd..."

Cheng Zhijie