Chang'an, the imperial capital of the Western Han Dynasty, has towering walls and cascading palaces, but the former glory is no longer there.

Dong Zhuo forcibly moved the capital here, and while holding the emperor and hundreds of officials hostage, he also coerced the people of Luoyang to come to Chang'an.

Chang'an, with a population of more than one million, replaced Luoyang as the most populous city in the world, but it did not have the bustle and prosperity of Luoyang City.

In the streets and alleys of the city, you can see patrols with heavily armed shields at any time, and there are even Xiliang iron cavalry cruising on the streets.

The rubbing of the armor pieces makes a rustling sound like the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves, bringing people in the middle of summer the cold of late autumn.

Two men dressed as scholars, walking side by side in the street. Although they have known each other for many years, they dare not get too close, for fear of attracting the attention of the oncoming patrol team.

When the patrol was gone, one of them sighed. "Alas! The way of the world! I really hate that we have no plan to stay in the marquis, and we can't save my big man from fire and water! ”

The Marquis of Liu, who this person said, is Zhang Liang Zhang Zifang of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty, and the Marquis of Jiang is Zhou Bo, the Taiwei who plotted to destroy the kings of the Lu family.

"Brother Tai, why do you feel sorry for yourself, don't say that you and I are the important ministers of the court, what can you do?"

The two complained, their voices were extremely low, and they didn't dare to look at each other, they didn't squint, as if talking to themselves, for fear of being noticed.

"Brother Tai, I heard that Prince Situ is quite righteous."

"What? Elderly and without soldiers in his hands, with just a sharp mouth and a warm blood, can I say that my Han has reproduced the scene of Zhongxing? ”

"Brother Tai, don't talk about it, I heard that the prince and the newly promoted Wenhou Lu Fengxian seem to move around a lot, it is difficult to ......"

"Be careful!" The other person hurriedly stopped and confirmed that there was no one watching the left and right, before he sighed and said, "Alas! Brother Tai forgot about the chaos in Luoyang? It's not that the wolf is gone, the tiger is coming. ”

"That's ...... too"

The two were speechless and moved forward silently. One person said suddenly: "Hey, the person from the opposite side is the manager of Situ's mansion, and he is familiar with him." ”

"Don't get into trouble." Another person hastened to remind.

The two did not dare to speak to the person opposite. Just looked at each other with their eyes, which was regarded as a greeting, and passed by in a hurry......

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In Chang'an City, people were silent and dogs stopped barking.

A huge capital. Lifeless.

In such an atmosphere, there is a mansion, which is not very harmonious with the surrounding liveliness.

In front of Yang Biao's mansion, a car stopped from time to time, and the dignitaries got out of the car and entered the house.

Yang Biao has just been appointed as a lieutenant.

Tai Lieutenant was originally a major minister in charge of military power in the Three Princes. But it has gradually become a kind of nominal and powerless position.

Yang Biao, the head of the Hongnong Yang family. He is also a representative of the world's gate valve family.

The princes of all over the country are proud to make friends with the Hongnong Yang family. Even Dong Zhuo, who controlled the power of the dynasty, had to win over the Hongnong Yang family.

Yang Biao's promotion to lieutenant this time was one of Dong Zhuo's means to win over Hongnong Yang.

Not only that, Dong Zhuo also specially ordered people to inform the ministers that Taiwei Yang was promoted, and everyone should take the initiative to congratulate him!

Hongnong Yang has a big face and a wide range of contacts.

However, if Dong Zhuo doesn't speak, except for Yang's best friend. There are really not many people who dare to go to congratulate.

And Dong Zhuo opened his mouth, and there were really not many people who dared not to come to congratulate.

The plaque on the door of the mansion has been replaced with "Taiwei Mansion". There was an endless stream of people who came to congratulate them.

Dong Zhuo gave the Yang family enough face. It can be regarded as adding a little vitality to the lifeless Chang'an City.

Yang Biao's son, Yang Xiu, is extremely smart, although he is only seventeen years old, he has shown his talent and is deeply loved by Yang Biao. Standing on the side at the entrance of the house. Elegantly and politely greeted the dignitaries who came to congratulate.

Another car stopped at the gate of the mansion, Yang Xiu's eyes lit up, and after walking a few steps, Shi Li shouted: "Zhong Shilang's arrival has made my Yang family shine!" ”

"Haha, Xiaoyou, are you making fun of me?"

The person who came was Zhong Xuan, Zhong Yuanchang, the waiter of the Yellow Gate. Zhong Miao and Yang Xiu are in their twenties, but the two are the best, and they can be called friends who have forgotten their years.

"How dare the kid be sarcastic about Mr. Yuan Chang." Yang Xiu behaved in front of others, but he was casual with Zhong Xuan. With a sly smile, Yang Xiu said: "My father has prepared good wine, but if Mr. Yuan Chang doesn't offer Mobao, he won't be able to feast on it!" ”

Zhong Xuan, the master of calligraphy in the world, is the sage of calligraphy in later generations, Xizhi, who was deeply influenced by it.

"Little friends are cunning!" Zhong Xuan smiled and pointed at Yang Xiu. "However, Zhong has eaten this wine today!" As he spoke, he took a beautifully bound scroll of paper from his entourage, "Zhong has already prepared it, and I would like to congratulate Mrs. Yang." ”

Yang Xiu saw that Zhong Xuan really prepared Mobao, his eyes lit up, and he said happily: "The kid will personally lead the way for Mr. Yuan Chang and go to see his father." ”

Yang Xiu was in front, Zhong Xuan led two followers behind, and passed through an unoccupied room, Zhong Xuan called Yang Xiu in a low voice.

"These two people are not Zhong Mou's people, but guests who are doing business in Chang'an, and they want to come and see the excitement, so please take care of Xiaoyou."

These two people are none other than Wu Yong and Yan Qing.

In Chang'an City, the atmosphere was tense. Wu Yong didn't dare to meet Wen Tianxiang and others casually, so he could only take the opportunity of Yang Biao's promotion to lieutenant and follow Zhong Xuan

Come to Yangfu to congratulate and take the opportunity to meet and discuss with Wen Tianxiang.

Although Yang Xiu is not very old, he is very smart. Nodding knowingly.

Yang's Mansion, guests come and go, bustling, dignitaries and dignitaries talk in groups, but it is not easy to attract attention.

In the corner of the courtyard, there is a strangely shaped Taihu Lake stone.

In this era, the appreciation of strange stones and trees has just emerged. Only a super gate valve family such as Hongnong Yang has the ability to transport the huge Taihu Lake stone from Yangzhou in the east to Chang'an in the west.

Wu Yong and Wen Tianxiang got together under the pretense of admiring the Taihu Lake stone. Around the Taihu Lake Stone, pointing and pointing, amazed, and taking the opportunity to communicate in a low voice.

"The change in Chang'an is imminent, and Dr. Wen must prepare early." Wen Tianxiang sacrificed wine for Dr. Guozijian, so he was called this title.

Wen also had this hunch, but the generals of Xiyuan who had been contacted before, Shi and Zhang, had abandoned Chang'an in order to protect themselves. Only Guo Kan and Guo Zhonghe are left, and there are only a few hundred old and weak soldiers in their hands, and they are afraid that it will be difficult to ensure the safety of His Majesty. ”

"Dr. Wen's loyalty to the monarch's righteous actions, Wu has informed me that the Lord and the state assassin Liu Jiangtian. I instruct Wu to convey my respect to Dr. Wen and Captain Guo. ”

"Loyalty to the monarch and service to the country, the duty of a courtier." Wen Tianxiang is awe-inspiring and upright, but also helpless desolation.

"My lord also asked Wu to tell Dr. Wen that the difficulties of the country and His Majesty are the responsibility of all the people in the world. My lord will do everything possible to assist Dr. Wen and Captain Guo. It's just that my lord is in charge of Bingzhou and Hedong, and I can't send troops and horses to Yongzhou. ”

"Wen can understand."

"As long as Your Majesty can get out of Tongguan, I will fight bravely to be the first to protect King Qin, please rest assured Dr. Wen."

"In the autumn of troubled times, Liu Bingzhou has such righteousness, Your Majesty is lucky, and the Han is lucky, thank you."

Everyone around was watching, Wen Tianxiang didn't dare to make much of a move, so he could only pretend to tidy up his clothes, and hugged his hands slightly on his chest to show respect.

Wu Yong changed his angle, raised his head and pointed to the Taihu Lake Stone and said: "Looking here, it looks like a galloping horse, amazing!" ”

Wen Tianxiang leaned over and also raised his head and pretended to admire.

"Wen and Zhonghe (Guo Kanzi Zhonghe) have discussed, from Chang'an to Tongguan, take the waterway to avoid the pursuit of the Xiliang cavalry and find an opportunity to land."

"Good! Walking by water, Wu can provide some support, and I immediately told my lord. ”

At the gate, Zhike suddenly shouted: "Wen Xiansheng has arrived!" ”

The people in the courtyard, almost at the same time, stopped talking and chatting. All eyes turned to the gate.

"Oops!" When Yang Biao heard this, he hurriedly strode out of the main hall to greet Li Ru. (To be continued.) )