Chapter 311: National Idol
Bingzhou is not as majestic and domineering as the capital Chang'an, nor is it as prosperous as Luoyang, but it has its own ancient capital atmosphere.
Taiyuan City, the seat of governance in Bingzhou, is the ancient "Jinyang" city, which has always been a place where soldiers must fight, and it is also the place of Longxing that achieves the hegemony of the emperor. When Li Yuan, the ancestor of the Tang Dynasty, stayed in Taiyuan, he established the Tang Dynasty after raising troops here. Since then, Taiyuan has been the northern capital of the Tang Dynasty, in addition to Chang'an, Luoyang, East and West Erjing, the northern capital and the state have always had a high status in people's minds.
The Tang people have a strong sense of county prestige and family origin, and they also have a strong sense of region. Although Bingzhou is not as rich as Yangyi and Erjing, there is a sense of superiority in the hearts of the people of Bingzhou, and they look down on outsiders a little.
In the eyes of the people of Bingzhou, except for the people of Chang'an and Bingzhou, the rest of the people in the world are "outsiders".
Therefore, Chang'an people have always been quite popular in Bingzhou and are highly regarded as high-class. If it is a noble prince from Chang'an, let alone a prince, it will definitely become a star-studded figure as soon as he appears.
Xue Shao, Guo Yuanzhen, Yuenu and the other three were only wearing civilian clothes, planning to take a stroll in Bingzhou City and see the customs here. But Xue Shao's idea seemed to be a little too naΓ―ve, he had just appeared in the bustling bazaar of Bingzhou City, and he was immediately recognized.
"Look, Lantian Gongzi from Chang'an!" A young woman pointed at Xue Shao from a distance and exclaimed in surprise.
Xue Shao looked back when he heard the sound, and the woman seemed to be a little familiar, as if she had seen it in the Taoist temple that day.
"It's really Xue Gongzi!" Two other little women cried out along.
A few scholars next to him wondered: "What you are talking about, could it be that the son of Lantian who made the song "Picking Mulberries", Xue Chengyu?" β
"Exactly!"
"Except for the son of Lantian from Chang'an, who has such talent?"
"That's it! Except for the son of Lantian from Chang'an, who has such elegance and handsomeness? β
Several women chattered and shouted, which made the scholars very faceless, and one of them said: "Since you are elegant and talented, you should make friends and pay a visit......
"Shhhh Xue Gongzi is something you can make friends with if you want to? β
The scholars became more and more embarrassed, scratching their ears and cheeks.
Xue Shao felt embarrassed for a while, and waved his hand to signal Guo Yuanzhen and Yuenu - hurry up, otherwise they will be surrounded like they were in the Taoist Temple that day!
Xue Shao and the others were just about to slip into the crowd when a butcher uncle who was selling meat on the side of the road shouted, "Hey, little lady, the Xue Gongzi you are talking about, was it the Xue Chengyu who is now in the Dadu Governor's Mansion?" β
"That's him!"
The butcher uncle immediately picked up the handle of the knife, startling the scholar women, "What are you going to do?!" β
"Could it be that you dare to hurt Xue Gongzi?"
"I'll wait for the official to report immediately!"
Uncle Butcher laughed, "You misunderstood! Xue Gongzi is a young hero, or my benefactor! Earlier, when the two states of the Shuo Dynasty fell, my old father and mother fled south together, and it was Xue Gongzi who escorted his two elders all the way to Bingzhou safely - I was going to cut some mutton to repay him! β
"I see!" The little woman and the scholars were relieved and argued, "Then don't you hurry up, Xue Gongzi is leaving!" β
"Okay!" The butcher uncle slammed a few big knives, and the skin and bones splashed, and directly cut off two pieces of lamb chops, connected to the fat hind legs of the lamb, and carried one piece in each of his left and right hands and ran wildly, and began to chase Xue Shao.
"Xue Gongzi! Xue Engong, please stay! Wow! β
Xue Shao looked back and was immediately embarrassed - this butcher uncle with a beard and a very brutal appearance came to chase me, what did he want to make trouble?
"Stop!"
The moon slave scolded sharply, and in a flash, he stopped in front of Xue Shao, and his cold face was full of murderous aura.
General An's aura suddenly calmed the butcher uncle of the Brutalist Sect, he hurriedly stopped, and said with a smile: "Don't misunderstand Xue Gongzi, the villain has no evil intentions - just because you escorted my old father and mother all the way back to Bingzhou, and the villain has long wanted to repay him." I only hate that the threshold of the yamen is too high, and the army is not something that small people such as us can enter, so I have never had the opportunity to see the face of the son - the villain is just a butcher, don't give anything else, I can only offer some mutton to cook soup for the son! Fortunately, I happened to meet it today, and I also asked Xue Gongzi not to shirk and accept the villain's meager heart! β
After that, the butcher uncle knelt down in the street and lifted the mutton above his head with both hands, very humble.
He made a fuss, and the whole busy bazaar became even more lively, and many people gathered around. People are vying to spread the word of mouth, and now they all know Xue Shao's identity.
Suddenly, Xue Shao and his entourage were surrounded by countless "cruel" people. There were those who had received his favor like Uncle Butcher, and they all rushed in to thank him in person; There are girls and women who admire the name of Lantian Gongzi Lanyan, and they are rushing to get a real face; There are also some literati and writers who like to write and want to touch a little bit of Xue Shao's talent, of course, there are many people who want to take the opportunity to make a familiar face, if they can get the help and care of this noble son from Chang'an, it will be a dragon and a phoenix!
More and more people came to see the excitement. The whole big bazaar was suddenly blocked, and some vendors didn't even bother to take care of their business, so they watched the excitement first. What's even more exaggerated is that the men and women who were originally good at eating and drinking in places like wine shops and prostitutes have all run to the streets one after another to gamble on the romantic charm of the Lantian prince in the capital, and those old bustards and turtle slaves can't pull it.
In the face of the benign siege of such a group of people, Xue Shao's scalp was numb. Yue Nu and Guo Yuanzhen also had no claim for a while - these are not enemies, they can't fight each other with swords to break through a bloody way, right?!
"Childe, this ...... How is it good? The moon slave stopped in front of Xue Shao and asked eagerly.
Xue Shao shook his head helplessly, pulled the moon slave away from him, and hugged his fists to the people in front of him: "Fellow fathers and fellow villagers of the state, Xue Shao is polite!" β
Xue Shao's bow, the audience was full of riots, and people returned the salute one after another. Because they are crowded tighter, you hit me, I hit you, and the scene is chaotic.
The sergeants and officials in charge of patrolling the city hurried over, and when they saw that the people surrounded Xue Shao in the core, they were frightened and hurriedly squeezed into the crowd to protect Xue Shao.
Xue Shaoliang persuaded these soldiers and officials not to hurt and reprimand the people, they had no malicious intent.
With these sergeants and servants as "bodyguards", Xue Shao's side is finally a little quieter. When a group of people squeezed over, Xue Shao felt that his back, waist and buttocks seemed to have been secretly touched by some tender "groping pig hands", which gave him goosebumps, and he was extremely embarrassed!
"The neighbors are still scattered, don't block Xue Gongzi's trip. If you delay the important military and political affairs of the son, you will suffer a sin! A colonel shouted.
The shouting still had a little effect, and people no longer crowded forward.
Xue Shao took the opportunity to say: "In the future, Xue will often come to Bingzhou and often meet with the fathers and villagers of Bingzhou!" Today, please forgive Xue for having important business, so it is not convenient to stay here for a long time! β
"Yes, don't miss Childe's business!"
"It's all gone, it's all gone! Let's make my debut! β
People are saying.
The butcher uncle still knelt on the ground and said loudly, "I am willing to ask my son to accept it!" Otherwise, the villain will have a troubled conscience for the rest of his life! β
Guo Yuanzhen said: "Childe, you can accept it!" This uncle is a filial son, so you can fulfill his filial piety. β
"Okay...... Xue Shao smiled helplessly, "Yue Nu, accept the uncle's gift." When you go back, you give some cloth to this uncle according to the market value. Xue stayed in Bingzhou, how could he bribe the people's property? β
"Xue Gongzi, no need! This is the villain's filial piety to you! Uncle Butcher said urgently.
"If the uncle refuses, I won't accept this meat." Xue Shao said seriously.
Guo Yuanzhen added from the side, "Uncle, it can only be like this." Otherwise, Childe will be criticized. You don't want to hurt Childe, do you? β
"That's ...... I can only rely on my son! Uncle Butcher had no choice but to agree, his expression was quite regretful.
"Moon slave, take it."
"Yes, Childe." The moon slave stepped forward to accept the mutton and helped the butcher to his feet.
Uncle Butcher gratefully bowed to Xue Shao, and said loudly: "Fellow villagers, Xue Gongzi is not only a noble dragon and phoenix appearance, but also a hero who protects the territory and the people, and a good official who is honest and loves the people!" Let's ask for Xue Gongzi to stay in office and merge with the state, how about it? β
As soon as the butcher uncle shouted like this, the crowd that had only dispersed a little bit was immediately aroused and surged again.
"That makes sense!"
"Xue Gongzi, why don't you stay in Bingzhou as an official and don't leave again?"
"With you living and working in peace and contentment, we don't have to worry about the Turks coming to attack, and we don't have to worry about anyone rebelling!"
"If you can see the fairy face of the son from time to time, the slaves will wake up laughing when they fall asleep!"
"Childe's poems are popular, if Xiaosheng can read them for the first time, he will have no regrets in this life!"
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Xue Shao fell into complete helplessness and speechlessness, how should this be?
This scene in the city bazaar alarmed the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion. Li Xiaoyi was taken aback when he heard the news, what if the people had any radical actions that hurt Xue Shao or angered Xue Shao?
So Li Xiaoyi hurriedly sent a lieutenant to lead a hundred ironclad guards to the bazaar, evacuated the people with both soft and hard, and rescued Xue Shao.
At this time, it was already waning.
Xue Shao originally wanted to go out shopping, but for most of the afternoon, he could only move his feet in place, and even his clothes were drenched.
There was such a big commotion, and it was obvious that the street could not be walked any further. Xue Shao is sure that next time he comes to Bingzhou City to show his face, he will have to disguise himself!
With the sergeant to open the way to escort him, Xue Shao finally broke out of the encirclement and arrived safely at Sima Liusheng's mansion. Guo Yuanzhen was careful, and he said to these sergeants that they would only take refuge in Sima's mansion for the time being, and that the prince would return to his house by himself after dark. The sergeants were also interested and obediently left.
entered Liu Sheng's house and closed the door, Xue Shao let out a long sigh of relief, and muttered in his heart: People are really afraid of being famous, pigs are afraid of being strong, and national idols are not good to be ...... It seems to be quite smooth, is it a poem?