Liu Yuan went out of the palace this time, and he traveled in microservices, but when he went to this street market, he found that he couldn't keep a low profile at all. The guards around him forcefully and even arrogantly dispersed the pedestrians on the left and right, giving Liu Yuan and his son empty space to travel and watch, although it disturbed Liu Yuan's mood, but it was also the duty of guarding, Liu Yuan acquiesced, after all, it was impossible for him to blend in the crowd, it was too dangerous!

Liu Yuan's party, from the beginning of entering the market, has attracted a lot of attention. I don't know how long it has been, but I haven't seen anyone who dares to run rampant in the North City like this. Although Chang'an Market is a place where dragons and snakes are mixed, it is extremely strict in management. There are situations of bullying and dominating the market, and there are also dark and dirty things behind the scenes, but on the bright side, the market has lasted for several years of "harmony and prosperity".

In the early days, the atmosphere in the North City was not very good, not that the aristocratic prodigals did not act inappropriately (they preferred to linger in the halls of the various squares compared to the bustle of the market, or in gladiatorial fights, polo, keju and other contentions), but all kinds of lawless people were rampant.

When Chen Wang Liu Heng was idle, he took the initiative to take charge of the rectification of the order of the market. In his style, he was very simple and rude, and all the incompetent officials were dismissed, and some old soldiers were transferred from the army to serve as city officials. But those who dared to act and pick quarrels and provoke troubles were not punished and imprisoned, and were directly thrown into the gladiatorial arena by Liu Heng.

fought for the lives of the barbarians who fought for freedom and the brave men who fought for the future in the gladiatorial arena, and as a result, hundreds of people were sent one after another, less than five of them walked out of the gladiatorial arena alive, and the rest all died. The atmosphere in the north city has changed greatly, but after a month, it will be peaceful. Liu Heng felt bored and left it behind, but the stability of the market order has continued to this day.

The city officials and city guards in the city looked back and forth almost without gaps, as if Liu Yuan and his party had already affected the order of the market. The city officials who patrolled the area with a dozen or so city guards had already been eyed, but they were a little hesitant. I haven't met such a rampant person for a long time, but now that I have encountered it, I am cautious.

Liu Yuan had already noticed this situation and called Liu Lang and Liu Qi: "This market can't be visited!"

Instructed Lu Bu, who was with him, to "explain" to the city official. Looking at Lu Bu from afar with a serious face, he took out something and handed it to the little official, and soon saw the city official nodding his head, handing it back to Lu Bu very respectfully, and leading people to inspect other places.

Above the market, there is no shortage of facilities such as wine shops and hotels, and merchants are full of inns. Liu Xia emphasized agriculture and animal husbandry, but did not suppress business, and many business travelers from all over the country chose to stay there. The benefits of opening up the Hexi Corridor have gradually been reflected, the blocked trade routes have been reopened, and the number of business trips to and from the right side of Longxi has gradually increased. It's a pity that there are still very few people from the Western Regions.

I chose a delicately decorated winery, which occupies a large area and is very clean, giving Liu Yuan a familiar feeling. The steward of the wine shop had a thief's eye, and he saw at a glance the special features of Liu Yuan's line. Regardless of the tall and mighty guards, not to mention the gorgeous clothes, Liu Yuan's restrained expression can see something, but just looking at the natural nobility of Liu Lang and Liu Qi, you can know that this must be a great nobleman!

Their wine shop is still famous, and over the years, I have seen a lot of Hou Bo generals and sons of high-ranking families. But there are really not many people like this kind of front and back, full of pomp and circumstance.

Respectfully led up to the third floor, the steward did not dare to disturb, and hurried away and sent someone to inform the master.

Liu Yuan rested in the private room, looking at the scenery of Chang'an Market, but in fact, there was nothing to see, just staring outside in a daze. Things from the outside world are also difficult to enter Liu Yuan's mouth, not because he is a picky eater and is afraid of taking risks. Under Zhang Rang's instructions, the palace people who accompanied him put some prepared pastries on the table, tasted two bites, and then fell into a daze.

If you don't think about state affairs or family affairs, you're just in a daze. In recent years, Liu Yuan has become more and more physically tired and mentally weak, and he is tired.

Leaning against the window and sitting dry, Liu Yuan has this patience, and the palace guards who are standing also have it, but Liu Lang and Liu Qi can't sit still. Dongzhang looked at Liu Yuan quietly, and almost opened his mouth, but he didn't dare to speak.

also saw the discomfort of the two, Liu Yuan showed a gentle look on his face: "It's reluctant to let you sit with me!" ”

"Not reluctantly! Not reluctant at all! Hearing Liu Yuan's words, Liu Lang immediately shook his head and muttered in his mouth.

Turning his face sideways and looking at Liuzi, he was a little chubby, his eyes kept looking out, his mind was obviously not here, giving Liu Yuan a feeling of "a teenager doesn't know what it feels like".

"Being in the palace all the year round also suffocates you." Liu Yuan couldn't help but chuckle and instructed Zhang Rang: "Send someone to take the six princes and the third princess to walk around the various squares in Chang'an, and protect their safety!" ”

"No!"

"Bongxian!" Liu Yuan suddenly called. Nowadays, there are not many Hanchen who can be affectionately called by Liu Yuan.

Lu Bu replied in a low voice: "The minister is here!"

"In the past few years, it is indeed condescending to let you, a flying general galloping on the battlefield, be bound to Chang'an and serve as a guard!" Liu Yuan stared at Lu Bu's eyes and said slowly.

"The minister is also old!" Lu Bu said softly: "Half a life of horses, old enough to be able to accompany his wife and children in Chang'an, the minister is also satisfied!" Saying that, Lu Bu actually showed a happy expression on his face.

This surprised Liu Yuan: "This is not like Wen Hou's words!"

Lu Bu is also in his forties, similar to Liu Yuan's age, but at this age, he is also entering the second half of his life. Today's Lu Bu is a high-ranking lord, the emperor's favor, the general's respect, the family's happiness and harmony, and he is completely a winner in life. Under the knees, there are two sons and a daughter, and they enjoy their families. In Chang'an, he actually stayed very comfortable.

"I wonder if the general can still shoot the bow?" Liu Yuan suddenly looked at Lu Bu solemnly.

His expression tightened, and he sensed the meaning of Liu Yuan's words, Lu Bu met Liu Yuan's gaze: "Please give orders from Your Majesty, but if you have an order, you will not give up!"

"Over there in Modong, Yan Rou is seriously ill and can't govern the army! I want to use Feng first to replace him, assist Yuan Jue, and deal with Zhao Jun! Liu Yuan commanded in a calm voice: "In the past two years, Modong has invaded Yan and attacked Zhao too much, Yan Rou has fallen, I am afraid that Zhao Yan will move, and I need to go to the general!"

"Obey orders!" Liu Yuan made up his mind, and he did not allow him to have any objections, Lu Bu replied: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the ministers will do their best to assist the acting king and suppress Modong!"

Liu Yuan sat for a long time, and the owner of the winery arrived, dressed in Shu brocade and gorgeously, obviously a rich man. For the sake of entertainment, Liu Yuan had the idea of meeting this little person. To Liu Yuan's surprise, he was still an "old man", who tasted a tour in Meijidong City ten years ago and rested in a wine shop. Wang Ji, the owner of the winery, is the owner of this winery, and when he was ten years old, the summer capital moved from Meiji to Chang'an, and it also developed here.

The Wang family, through this person, this scholar clan appeared in Liu Yuan's field of vision again. Back then, when the Xiongnu had not yet started the southward raiders, the Taiyuan Wang tried to hook up and wanted to make a profit, and Wang Ji was the "sentinel" of the Wang family to enter Meiji. Since Liu Xia entered the south, the Taiyuan Wang clan has been the largest leading party, helping Liu Yuan stabilize and merge the state, and has made a lot of efforts.

Now, more than ten years later, the Wang family's investment has also paid off, and the first clan in the state is none other than the Wang family. Wang Chen, the guard of Taiyuan County, is now about to be transferred to the center, and Wang Ling, the general of Hengye, was knighted for his merits, and there are other Wang clansmen who serve as officials of all sizes in various parts of Daxia.

Talking to him casually, Liu Yuan felt a little emotion in his heart, this way to the south, I don't know how many famous families have been slaughtered, or these smart people, let him look pleasing to the eye.

If he wanted to go elsewhere, above the lobby of the winery, Liu Yuan couldn't help but stop. At this time, there were more than a dozen well-dressed and dignified scholars in the hall, who wanted to drink and talk freely in the hall. This place is elegant, it was originally a place where literati and scholars like to gather, and the hall is much more noisy than before, but it is not tacky.

"The Imperial Court's Enlightened Sutra and the Ming Law Second Examination, these are the recommended scholars who have recently gathered in Chang'an!" seemed to see Liu Yuan's doubts, and Wang Ji, who was beside him, immediately smiled and said.

With his shrewdness, as early as ten years ago, he had some guesses about Liu Yuan's identity. Later, through the analysis of the news of "Liu Yuanzan Wuqi" that came out of nowhere, it was directly determined. It has been six or seven years since he arrived in Chang'an, and he has been wearing the coat of the Wang family, and he has also made many high-ranking officials and nobles in Chang'an. But now, no matter how fortunate he is to see the supreme ruler of Great Xia, he can still talk closely, and he has lived for most of his life, and Wang Ji is also quite excited.

Zhang Rang glanced at Wang Ji, very unhappy, snorted coldly in his heart, a lowly man, and dared to flatter in front of the king. Seeing that Liu Yuan was very interested in the sergeant, he couldn't help asking, "Do you want the old slave to call him and meet the master?" ”

Liu Yuan shook his head, but leaned on the fence with great interest, looking at this scholar condescendingly about current affairs. The other generation chatted quite openly, and bluntly said Liu Xia's next strategy.

"Since the four years of the Qiande war between the countries, Daxia has been peaceful for several years, and now, the national strength is prosperous and the people's hearts are stable. At this age, His Royal Highness King Chen decided on Liangzhou in the first month, subdued the four counties of Hexi, and solved the troubles in the western part of Great Xia, so that I have no worries. And the Kwantung countries, their hearts are scattered, and the opportunity for the Great Xia to use force has arrived. Seeing that a dozen or so people were talking about the excitement, one of them stood up and talked confidently with a face:

"In my opinion, now the offensive and defensive situation is changing. Great Xia should adopt the strategy of defending the south and attacking the north, and strictly defend the key passes such as Chencang, Wuguan, and Hangu Yiguan in the south, so as to resist the forces of Wei and Chu. And in the north out of the state, the south attacked Youzhou, and 100,000 iron cavalry attacked Hebei. With Yuan Zhao's current situation of "Emperor Zhao is old, all the sons are seizing the heirs, and all the ministers are fighting each other", he must not be able to resist my Great Xia soldiers. ”

"If Great Xia can take Hebei and Guanzhong, it will become a trend that will sweep the world, and Cao Wei, Chu Han and other countries in the south will only have the fruit of destruction!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a young man at the bottom immediately stood up and retorted: "Yuan Zhao Dingding Hebei has also been ten years, the people are attached, the soldiers are strong, and there are many talents. My Great Xia has been recovering all these years, and so is the Zhao Kingdom, how can it be so easy to destroy. Yuan Zhao in Hebei and Qiang Wei in the Central Plains are not easy to deal with. Instead of fighting Zhao Wei, it is better to hit Shu and Chu! ”

"Liu Fan of Shu and Zhang Lu of Hanzhong, although there are discords, but their terrain is advantageous, enough to block 100,000 soldiers and horses, even if my soldiers are strong, it is not easy to fight. Cao Cao, the king of Wei, is attacking the state of Chu, and the state of Wu is also attacking Chu. The three families can also seize a lot of land and population. ”

"That's a mistake! I have a dangerous fortress in Great Xia, which is enough to resist the Kwantung countries. If the hearts of the countries are not aligned, there will be discord, and Daxia can be a mountain and a tiger. The country of Yizhou Tianfu also has great benefits from land and population, even if it is difficult, it needs to be taken away. Daxia already has a desert, and, Yong, Liang, if you get Yizhou again, it will be stronger Qin's momentum, and the world is invincible! All the enthusiasm was mobilized, and a handsome scholar emerged from the side, talking eloquently.

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Listening to the people in the hall slowly clinging to their own opinions, fighting for red faces, and gradually losing the previous demeanor of "sitting and talking", Liu Yuan's face became more and more interested, and he listened very seriously.

"These scholars are simply bold, and they dare to discuss national politics in vain in front of the public!" Zhang Rang couldn't grasp Liu Yuan's intentions, so he couldn't help but lean into Liu Yuan's ear and ask tentatively: "Your Majesty, do you want the slave to send someone to warn!" ”

"These scholars are all talents recommended by local governments, and they are so concerned about national affairs and actively think about strategies. This person's heart is full of summer, and I am very pleased! Liu Yuan stopped Zhang Rang and said lightly.

Liu Yuan said that if the scholars in the hall dared to talk about the battle for the throne of Great Xia, I am afraid that he would not pretend to be so calm.

"Fengxian, what do you think of these people's words?" Liu Yuan noticed the disdain in Lu Bu's eyes and asked.

"I can't talk about the specifics, but I always feel that these people are flashy and talk on paper!" Lu Bu frowned and said in a low voice.

"Although these young people are suspected of boasting, after all, they have less experience, but some ideas are not unreasonable!" Liu Yuan seemed to be quite satisfied with these people, and felt that the people below recommended them this time were more or less expected.

"Everyone!" At this time, one person stood up from it and attracted everyone's attention. Liu Yuan recognized it at a glance, and almost became his son-in-law's Wucheng.

He and the crown prince Liu Rui are very close, this is on Liu Rui's order to come and see these scholars, and after a period of time, the relationship is good.

"The situation of the separation of the kingdoms, from the following point of view, can continue for decades, and the Kwantung countries cannot be suddenly eliminated. However, my Great Xia enemy, Yuan Zhao of Hebei, Cao Cao of the Central Plains, this is certain. In the next opinion, at this time, we should give full play to the advantages of our Great Xia Iron Cavalry, go east and south, harass the enemy and exhaust the enemy, and consume its national strength. Especially when the farming season is bad, in the long run, the enemy will be exhausted, the people will not be able to feed, and the country will not be governed. At that time, my Great Summer will follow the general trend again and level it in one fell swoop! Wu Cheng took a sip of spirits and joined in high spirits.

As soon as his words fell, some people immediately applauded, after all, he was the son of the Wu family, he had a knight and a position, and he was also valued by the prince, and there were always people who touted it.

Liu Yuan smiled lightly and glanced at Wu Cheng with a smug face: "This Wu clan is still a little knowledgeable!" ”

Zhang and Lu beside them, but they all knew that the relationship between the emperor and the Wu family in the past two years was a little estranged, and they didn't dare to answer.

"I heard that Brother Zhang was personally recommended by Zhong Tingshi, I don't know what I think?" One of them threw his hand over to a man in the corner who was drinking a thin wine.

His person is about thirty years old, and he has the air of an official, and this time he came to participate in the examination with this young scholar, which seemed a little out of place, and Liu Yuan also noticed this person at the beginning. I heard that it was recommended by Zhong Xuan, so I became even more interested.

It seems that he is a little disdainful of arguing with these young people and saying something that has nothing to say, but he can't stand the entanglement of others, and finally says: "Daxia still needs to rest and recuperate, govern agriculture and mulberry, raise the people, understand the law, and reorganize the soldiers and horses!" ”

probably felt that his ideas were conservative, which immediately attracted the rebuttal of a group of people.

"Solid location, gather people, wait for the time!" In the end, he only added such a sentence and did not speak again.

Liu Yuan was thoughtful when he heard this.