Chapter 231: Companion (1)
Luoyang, the capital of the king of Zhou.
The once prosperous royal capital has long since been reduced to ashes a few decades ago.
Today's Luoyang is no longer the Luoyang of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, but the Luoyang of the Great Qin. The blue-gray tall and majestic rammed earth city wall exudes an inexplicable desolate and majestic atmosphere in the sunlight. Hunting and fluttering on the tower of the city gate, the dragon daxu seems to tell the majesty of the past of Luoyang.
Xu is that the first emperor of the ages is coming, and the feeling that Luoyang City gives Liu Kan is completely different from the last time.
If the last time he saw Luoyang, it was just a bustling and noisy city, then this time, Luoyang exudes a royal spirit.
For some reason, from the moment he entered Luoyang City, Liu Kan's mood was inexplicably heavy.
Li You arranged him in the post house, and then he was busy receiving the outpost driven by the First Emperor. The First Emperor will arrive at noon, and he stayed in Gucheng last night, but the vanguard has already arrived in Luoyang. As the county guard of Sanchuan County and the supervisor of Luoyang, Li You must muster up the spirit of 120,000 points to welcome the arrival of Wang Jia. So, he didn't care about greeting Liu Kan and the others.
At that time, Liu Kan received a notice to greet him outside Luoyang City, on the bank of the Luoshui River.
Not only Liu Kan, but also Li You, all the officials of Luoyang, as well as the subjects of Luoyang, had to wait on the banks of the Luoshui River.
Liu Kan took Liu Xin and stood on the bank of the Luoshui River with his hands down.
It's winter, and the weather is very cold. The boiling water has frozen in the sky, and from time to time the river is rolling up in the ice ballast, whistling past.
Two thousand years later......
The Yellow River dried up, and the Luo River was cut off.
Liu Kan had been to this place in his previous life.
At that time, the water had become an intermittent stream, and there was still half of the majestic spirit seen today?
It is often said. The Yellow River is the mother river of China. As a tributary of the Yellow River, Yushui has the majestic atmosphere of the east of the big river.
Looking at the river in front of him, Liu Kan could feel it. The Chinese nation was supposed to have a local spirit.
"Second uncle, second uncle!"
Liu Xinwen called Liu Kan a few times angrily. ^^^^
Wake up from your musings. I only heard the sound of a tsunami in the mountains.
Before you know it, it's noon. On the official road in the distance, there was a hunting and fluttering Canglong flag, but it was the car of the first emperor, and it arrived.
Officials, big and small, and the people of Luoyang, knelt down one after another.
Liu Kan took Liu Xin with him. He also knelt on the banks of the river, prostrate and drooped.
Although I hate this rule, but following the local customs, Liu Kan really didn't dare to stand out from the crowd and stand there.
The mighty sound of the trumpet echoed in the sky.
A convoy of chariots drove past the water. Just as he was in the middle of a chariot, it suddenly stopped. From the chariot, a man in a dragon robe stepped out.
In an instant, the sound of the mountain calling for long live became more magnificent, causing the water to breathe. Liu Kan peeked at it and couldn't help but gasp.
Come to think of it, the man standing on the wheel is the emperor of the ages. It's just that the distance is a bit far, so Liu Kan can't see it clearly.
The reason for the surprise. It's because of the boldness of the First Emperor.
Who doesn't know that the remnants of the Six Kingdoms are plotting to kill him, but he still dares to appear in the eyes of everyone alone in this situation. It's arrogance, or rather, it's the pride of an emperor! From this moment on, the First Emperor seemed to be challenging those with ill intentions: I, right here...... If you have the ability, come and do it, I. Waiting for you here.
Liu Kan couldn't help but secretly admire: True male master!
Welcome Celebration. It lasted for about a while, and the car was moving slowly. Drove into the city of Luoyang.
As a summoned official, Liu Kan was added by Li Youjia and accompanied him last in the car. As early as the first time the first emperor visited the East, the city began to build a palace. It is on the site of the old capital of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, and a palace was rebuilt. The scale is much smaller than that of Xianyang Palace, but in other aspects, it is completely built according to the layout of Xianyang Palace. At this time, the closed palace door was wide open. ^^^^
"Second uncle, I'm hungry!"
Standing outside the palace gate, Liu Xin tugged at Liu Kan's sleeve and complained in a low voice.
It is no wonder that from the morning to now, it can be said that the water and rice have not entered. After the First Emperor entered the Luoyang Palace, in addition to the officials who came from Xianyang with the First Emperor into the palace, there were dozens of officials outside the palace gate, waiting for the First Emperor to summon him. There are civil and martial, all of them have solemn expressions, and they stand with their hands down. Looking at the scarves on these officials, Liu Kan could only smile bitterly, his official position was afraid to be the smallest.
In other words, if the First Emperor wanted to summon him, he would probably be the last in line.
Of course, it may not be summoned.
After all, the First Emperor will stay in Luoyang for ten days, and within these ten days, he may not know when he will think of such a person as Liu Kan.
But before the First Emperor issued an edict to let them disperse, Liu Kan could only wait here.
"Faith, bear with me a little longer!"
Liu Kan patted Liu Xin lightly, "Wait a while, the second uncle will take you to eat the delicacies of Luoyang, you can eat whatever you want!" ”
Liu Xin nodded obediently and stopped speaking.
But Liu Kan knew that this kid was really hungry. Otherwise, with Liu Xin's kind of temperament, it will never be possible to speak when he can't stand it. I just hope that the First Emperor will soon issue an edict and disperse...... Otherwise, even Liu Kan himself felt that he couldn't stand the hunger.
Looking at those officials standing with their hands down, Liu Kan couldn't help but secretly admire.
They all looked like terracotta warriors and horses, motionless. Being an official also seems to be a place to learn, this kind of kung fu is not easy to hone.
Liu Kan thought crankily in his heart.
Time, but unconsciously passes.
The officials outside the palace gate are less than half...... And the sky has gradually darkened.
At this moment, the palace door opened, and a black-clothed attendant walked out of the palace.
He is in his forties, tall, and athletic. = A pair of slender eyes. The facial features are Zhouzheng, but he is a talent.
It's just that the chin is bare, and there is a lack of masculinity in the body.
Stand outside the palace gate. The chamberlain shouted sharply: "Your Majesty has a decree, and Liu Kan, the commander of Surabaya." Audience! ”
Liu Kan was taken aback, although he had some psychological preparations, but he never expected that the First Emperor would summon him on the first day of his arrival in Luoyang. It is no wonder that outside the gate of this palace, there are more than a dozen Great Qin officials. The rank looks like it is higher than Liu Kan.
However, Liu Kan didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully: "Minister, Liu Kan, take the order!" ”
"You are Liu Kan?"
The chamberlain looked Liu Kan up and down. Yin and Yang asked angrily. Estimated, and not intentional...... Eunuchs, there is always a lack of masculine beauty when they speak, and when they sound to others, they naturally feel uncomfortable, and Liu Kan is of course no exception.
I'm afraid this is one of the reasons why most people hate eunuchs.
At least in Liu Kan's opinion, the tone of this inner service is not full of pinching. I was a little unhappy. But between the words, he still looked very respectful, and intervened and saluted: "Your Majesty, it is Liu Kan." ”
"Go in with the sprinkler family, Your Majesty is waiting to see you."
The chamberlain whispered, and after saying a word, he turned around and walked inside.
Liu Kan hurriedly spoke: "This ......"
When the words came to his lips, Liu Kan was speechless. called father-in-law, there doesn't seem to be such a name in these years; is not called father-in-law, and Liu Kan doesn't know how to call each other. This is called the Upper Earth Thing. But be careful. The eunuch himself was an incomplete man. Inevitably, there will be twists in my heart in one way or another. If you offend the other party because of a title, it is not worth it.
Fortunately. The waiter is also clever and seems to know Liu Kan's difficulties.
smiled slightly, "Zhao Gao, the commander of the Chefu Lang Zhong in the sprinkle family, Liu Duwei can call me Zhao Langzhong!" ”
Ah......h I still call you Dr. Zhao!
Slow, Zhao Gao?
Liu Kan chuckled in his heart, and couldn't help but take a closer look at this servant. ^^^^ he is Zhao Gao? That Zhao Gao who refers to a deer as a horse?
Although it was the first time he had seen this notorious eunuch in later generations, Liu Kan had to be a little careful.
In terms of rank, Zhao Gao's official position is the first level higher than Liu Kan.
But in terms of status, Liu Kan can't catch up with this guy who has brought disaster to the country and the people.
He hurriedly stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Zhao Langzhong, can you let the subordinates and entourage say something?" You also know that most of the subordinates' retinue are rough people, and they have not seen much of the world. ”
For Liu Kan's respectful attitude, Zhao Gao was very useful.
"Then hurry up, don't let Your Majesty wait."
In this way, under the jealous eyes of many officials, Liu Kan walked to Liu Xin's side, explained a few words in a low voice, and asked Liu Xin to wait here.
Then, he followed Zhao Gao into the Luoyang Palace.
Along the way, the two didn't talk much. Liu Kan was behind, looking at Zhao Gao who was walking like a fly in front of him, and felt a little weird. The eunuchs in the TV series of later generations walked with their legs between their legs and small broken steps, looking awkward and awkward. But this Zhao Gao seems to have subverted Liu Kan's perception of eunuchs. He walked quickly, striding forward, even one step, two steps on top of some people.
And, from Zhao Gao's quite frequent steps, Liu Kan can see that he is also a person with strong martial arts.
Is Zhao Gao's martial arts very powerful?
Why should such a person be a eunuch?
With such doubts, the two came to the front of the main hall.
The main hall of Luoyang Palace is resplendent and splendid, and it is not much better than Xianyang Palace. Zhao Gao stopped and motioned to Liu Kan not to go any further.
"Captain Liu, and here is the Hou Zhi."
After speaking, Zhao Gao didn't look back, followed the steps, walked like flying, and disappeared into the brightly lit Jinluan Treasure Hall in the blink of an eye. *****
Standing at the bottom of the steps, Liu Kan could hear the faint sound of silk and bamboo in the main hall, and the tempting aroma of food wafted from the hall......
The First Emperor was in the palace and had dinner with his courtiers. Thinking of this, Liu Kan couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart and swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
To summon me, and to have me here staring and smelling the food, is really, too much!
But who let the one sitting in that hall be the first emperor of the ages?
Although Liu Kan was dissatisfied in his heart. But he had to endure it, and honestly stood at the foot of the steps, waiting for the first emperor to give an edict.
Time. Little by little......
It was already completely dark, in the Luoyang Palace. A small wind blew, which made Liu Kan involuntarily shudder.
This is really uncomfortable!
Hunger and cold, that's how it feels. Liu Kan is now envious of the officials who are waiting outside the palace gate...... Outside the Luoyang Palace, you can at least move around. But in this palace, he didn't dare to move. Although Lao Qin's rules are far less cumbersome than those in the palace of later generations. But if anyone is upset, it will be a crime of losing their heads. In the palace, it was Qin Shi Huang who sat on the ground.
Moreover, Liu Kan faintly felt that there seemed to be several gazes staring at him in the dark.
Don't dare to move. The smaller it is
Liu Kan stood outside the hall for more than half an hour, only to hear a sound of footsteps, Li You walked out of the hall and followed the steps.
"Captain Liu, go back with me!"
"Huh?"
"Your Majesty is a little tired today, so I won't see you...... You go back first and stay in the inn. In some days, you will have a will for you. ”
What kind of thing is this!
Liu Kan couldn't help but curse in his heart.
One moment to see, the next not to see. Isn't this a playman? The weather is so cold, standing here and eating the northwest wind for most of the hour, I don't even shine on my face, so I just fight? But what can be done! Who made him lord and himself a minister? Who made him Qin Shi Huang?
The emperor's mind is elusive.
Even if Liu Kan is smart, he can't figure out what the First Emperor thinks in his heart.
With Li You, he walked out of Luoyang Palace. Although my heart was very uncomfortable and my body was exhausted, I tried my best to make a mighty posture.
As soon as I walked out of the gate of Luoyang Palace. Liu Kan was relieved.
Li You turned over and got on the horse. Suddenly smiled: "Ah Kan, you did a good job today!" ”
Manifestation?
When did I behave?
Liu Kan was stunned. Just about to ask, Li You preemptively said: "It's not early, you go back to the post house first and eat something...... Hehe, I'm afraid there will be times when you can't be idle in the future. It is estimated that in the past two days, Your Majesty will not look for you again, so take your nephew and go around Luoyang. ”
"Lee County Guards ......"
Before Liu Kan finished speaking, Li You had already whipped away.
With a confused feeling, Liu Kan returned to the post house. Liu Xin was already hungry, so he immediately took charge and asked the post officer to prepare the meal.
He gulped it and it seemed very sweet.
But Liu Kan had no appetite, sat aside, thinking about the scenes of today's life, but couldn't think of a clue for a long time.
What an elusive emperor!
In the next few days, as Li You said, the First Emperor did not summon Liu Kan.
But there was no will to let Liu Kan leave Luoyang. The officials who had taken over with him earlier were not from Luoyang, and they all went back to their respective homes. There was a Luoyang post official in the land of Nuo, and later only Liu Kan and Liu Xin's uncles and nephews remained, as well as the twenty accompanying guards.
There was nothing to do all day, so Liu Kan took Liu Xin and walked around Luoyang City with his horse and horse.
After turning to Luoyang, go to the suburbs...... At first, Liu Xin was still a little interested in this. But after two days, he was in a state of flux. For Liu Xin, the scenery of those flowers and plants is not attractive, and it is better to eat a full stomach and practice martial arts than to wander around. As for Liu Kan, he was not very interested. You must know that although Luoyang is prosperous at this time, it is only prosperous and there are many people.
Those scenery in later generations are basically absent.
If you go far, you are worried that you will miss something; Around Luoyang, it is enough to turn around twice, and there is nothing to be nostalgic about.
Besides, it's winter, and there's no beautiful scenery. Xiao Se, except Xiao Se, there seems to be nothing else.
So, Liu Kan also stayed in the post house, and when he had nothing to do, he practiced martial arts with Liu Xin.
Under the guidance of this uncle and nephew, the guards don't seem to have any intention of playing. Riding horses, practicing martial arts, the days passed like this.
And behold, ten days will pass.
On the evening of the eighth day after the First Emperor arrived in Luoyang, Liu Kan and Liu Xingang finished wrestling and returned to the house in a stinky sweat. I was about to take a hot bath, when I heard someone outside the door shouting: "Where is Liu Kan, the governor of Surabaya?" Come and take the order...... Your Majesty has a will, Liu Kan takes it! ”
Liu Kan was stunned, hurriedly picked up a robe and put it on, and walked out of the room quickly.
I saw that outside the post officer's gate, Li You and a black-clothed attendant were standing there, and the post officer knelt down to greet him, respectfully.
"Captain Liu, take the order!"
Li You saw Liu Kan, smiled slightly, then turned sideways and made a way.
The chamberlain who came to deliver the decree was not Zhao Gao.
He stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty has a will, Liu Kan, the governor of Surabaya, is resolute and strong, intelligent and astute. His ancestor Liu Wei, although he avoided the Central Plains because of the affairs of the previous king, but the son of the Liu family cherished the old Qin and was loyal and brave. Since his debut, he has made many meritorious deeds and lived up to the life of Lao Qin.
This time, I patrolled the east and ordered Liu Kan to accompany him, as the cavalry general of the forward army, and from now on, he will accompany the escort. This sudden will made Liu Kan stunned.
Traveling with you?
Liu Kan looked at Li You in a daze, he was really a little confused, how could he be so dignified, but let me accompany him? Or became a Zhonglang horseman?
It's a bit thick today, that's all there are in the words, forgive me!