Chapter Seven, Sai Yichi and Little Zhang Fei

Brother, this is the allowance for this month

But how does that saying go? The main event for the big shots is always fashionably late

At the north gate of Wubenfang, a large child, at least 1.7 meters tall, was brandishing a riding whip and declaring: "You all listen, from now on, I, Cheng Chubi of Wubenfang, am in charge!"

I go ... ...

Therefore, Zhang De cannot run away; he must at least show his true colors and then defeat this burly Cheng Laosan in front of him

Generally, only families with some assets will allow their children to attend social schools for early education, and this typically occurs at the age of seven or eight, with the learning of advanced teachings from sages commencing only after the onset of winter

Pingkangfang

Old Zhang rode on his black steed, filled with emotions, and thought to himself: Have you all been struck by a brainless halo? Although I am riding a black horse, I am certainly not a tyrant

Ultimately, I did not enter the Grand Ancestral Temple, as those strong and robust men at the entrance were watching closely

We, the Zhang family of Jiangshui, have nothing else, but we are wealthy

Is it referring to him, the one called 'Xiao Zhang Fei'?

Where is the east side of Wubenfang, Sanlang

What the hell is this

Having put on airs, do you still wish to escape

Those who can serve as masters of moral education here are either surnamed Kong, or occasionally surnamed Chu, or sometimes surnamed Cui, or Lu

Pingkangfang

Old Zhang was filled with passion and was about to compose a poem to express his sentiments about this trip to the Tang Dynasty not being in vain, when he heard Zhang Da'an, with his mouth full of pomegranate seeds, say: "Father said that if I go to Pingkangfang, he will break my legs. Brother, we cannot go to Pingkangfang. I have never seen what is there. Last time after school, my teacher's friend invited him but did not take me along."

What the hell is this about? Why should we be involved in the bets of you privileged elites?

The offspring of the aristocracy do not need to wait until the age of seven or eight, nor do they need to choose the onset of winter, because the aristocrats do not farm and do not have to worry about missing the agricultural season

Wow, such politeness

He then pushed through the crowd and approached the black steed, cupping his fists and bowing as he exclaimed: "I did not know that my elder brother had arrived, and I have offended you. I hope you will forgive me, elder brother"

Brother, from now on, we will listen to you

Then his second brother suddenly slapped the back of the ox, jumped up, and shouted: "Hey! Cheng Xiaosan! Have you gone blind? Do you see who this person beside you is!"

I initially intended to say that Cheng Chubi is so straightforward; it would be wise for us to first engage in some conversation to build rapport, as it is ultimately not a mistake.

Brother, I, your younger brother Li Fengjie, hereby pledge that I will comply with any orders you may have in the future without exception

What? Is he Zhang De from Jiangyin?

Old Zhang was completely bewildered, what does this mean? Ever since I arrived in Chang'an, I haven't stepped out of my own courtyard. I finally managed to come out to earn some meal tickets, and you tell me that I am now the boss of the affiliated primary school of the Imperial Academy?

Old Zhang's body trembled, nearly causing him to fall off the black steed. Zhang Lao Er, do you really have to be so arrogant? Have you listened to too many tales of Chu Liuxiang, thinking you are either Hu Tiehua or Sikong Zhaixing?

You are only nine years old, young man

This is mine

However, some unscrupulous bureaucrats' offspring have expressed their support for the wise leadership of the hero Cheng Chubi, while also rallying a group of wealthy sons from the West Market to pay their respects, declaring that they will contribute double the monthly protection fee

Presumptuous! Zhang Erlang, don't think that just because you have entered the Imperial Academy you are something special. Who is this person beside you? Do tell us! Hmph, look at you, this dark horse, you do have a good appearance, indeed a fine horse! This brother, name your price, I, Cheng Chubi, may not have much, but I do have money!

Riding the black steed, Zhang De was reluctant to shoe it with iron nails, and even tried to use grass mats instead of a saddle, relying entirely on his own legs to grip it

I never expected that the entire group of unruly children would be in a state of complete upheaval

Then, little Zhang Da'an on the ox cart spat out the pomegranate seeds in his mouth and shouted from the cart: "Cheng Chubi, I haven't compared yet"

Cheng Chubi, with a face full of longing, carefully took out two Ka Yuan Tong Bao coins and placed them gently on the ox cart

After passing the Qingming Canal and the Dashè, and walking for a while, I finally saw the Grand Ancestral Temple. Zhang De had not been to the northern part yet, and on the way, a group of foreigners with prominent noses were visiting the Honglu Temple, speaking a somewhat clumsy version of the Chang'an dialect, which made Old Zhang feel a bit sharp.

What the hell

Little Zhang Da'an took a pomegranate out of his pocket and began to peel it.

Over twenty strings of money in a month

On the ox cart, Zhang Da'an excitedly clenched his small fist, his eyes filled with starlight. He had already envisioned victory, seeing a fortune of seven or eight guan of money, an endless supply of flatbreads that he would never finish eating

Not only the children of the Guozijian Affiliated Primary School, but also the offspring of the low-ranking bureaucratic nobility from Simen Primary School, who are caught in the crossfire, are filled with grievances

The affiliated primary schools of the Imperial Academy generally consist of children under the age of seven, where the little ones learn joyfully and carefree, alongside the same esteemed figures who are at least of noble status or, at the very least, respected scholars.

However, it is certainly much better than a certain person who forcefully stuffed his eighteen-year-old son into the Guozijian to pose as a humanoid monster

However, there are always unreasonable and unscientific characters that emerge, such as the Duke of Su, who was conferred by Emperor Gaozu. His third son, who is ten years old, went to the affiliated primary school of the Imperial Academy to beat up classmates who are more than three years younger than him

On the other end of the ox cart, Zhang Dasu's eyes also sparkled with light, a brilliance that Old Zhang was all too familiar with

He is Brother Zhang De

Zhang Dehei had a grim expression on his face as he looked at the string of ponies at the north gate, clearly having just played a game of "Epic Steed." It seemed that the Zhang brothers had arrived a bit late.

He is Zhang De of 'Sai Weichi'

I am Zhang De from Jiangyin, a cousin of Erlang and Sanlang. I have come today merely to represent Sanlang at the appointment, but I am unsure what to compare it to

The Tai Miao opposite Wuben Fang is forever sacred, although there are often noble youths engaged in brawls being dragged out by the soldiers of the Jinwu Guard

The style of this painting is quite off

Therefore, if one does not have a powerful father backing them, they generally do not dare to show off

Wait a moment! Wait, wait, wait!

I am extremely distressed

It is indeed the case that as a teacher, one should set an example; when the teacher departs, should we not follow suit

Little Zhang Da'an thought to himself: The reason I want to win against Cheng Chubi is that I do not want to spend money, because if I run out of money, I won't be able to buy Hu Bing and wontons to eat. Now that Cheng Chubi is not taking my money, I am not at a loss.

Brother, this is my example money

What the hell

He has such red lips and white teeth, such a delicate and exquisite appearance, paired with this black horse that seems to be weighed down by dark clouds, truly exuding a striking and impressive aura

Zhang Dasu, standing proudly on the back of the cow with his hands on his hips, declared: "That's right! This is the great hero who extinguished the arrogance of Wei Chi Lao'er, the legendary successor of Jiangyin Xiangshuai, 'Little Zhang Fei'! He is my elder brother! We share a bond like that of brothers! Is there anyone who dares to challenge? If anyone is unconvinced, feel free to come forward and challenge!"

The world is forever engaged in a competition of mediocrity and lower limits

This phrase sounds very familiar, as if someone often says it. Oh, it is my own father, Zhang Gongyi

Brother, there is a delicious wonton made by an old lady at Chongyi Fang. If we win against Cheng Chubi, shall we go eat it?

Before Wei Chi Gong ascended to the position of Duke of Wu, the public order here was generally considered to be good

Little Zhang Da'an, who was originally pondering whether to say no, had his mouth stretched all the way to the back of his head. His small hands tightly clutched two coins, and he mumbled, "How many pancakes will this buy, how many wontons..."

Cheng Chubi, standing out among the crowd like a crane among chickens, is quite striking. His gaze is very complex, filled with admiration, respect, honor, and joy

Cheng Chubi glanced at the child on the ox cart and disdainfully said: "Zhang Sanlang, you can't even ride a dog, what are you comparing? Go play instead; at most, I won't charge you in the future."