Ge Xuan was entangled and wandered in Hangu Pass.

And Cao Peng went all the way to Luoyang. It's late March, the temperature is rising, and the weather is getting a little hot.

Cao Peng was outside the city of Luoyang, and he couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart.

In his previous life, he graduated from the Luoyang Police Academy. In this thousand-year-old capital, he lived for several years. I thought I would be very excited to revisit the old place. But when he immediately went outside Luoyang City, he felt very calm, and there were no mood swings.

This Luoyang is not Biluoyang...... Cao Peng found that all the things in his previous life seemed to have been forgotten.

Under this situation, he couldn't recall the deeds of his previous life, only some faint and almost forgotten vague fragments.

The ancient capital of Luoyang is divided into Luoyang of the Han and Wei dynasties and Luoyang of the Sui and Tang dynasties in history.

The Luoyang of later generations was established on the basis of Luoyang in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and at this time, Cao Peng saw Luoyang, which was the city of Luoyang in the Han and Wei dynasties.

Luoyang, into a square plan, the south city wall is adjacent to Luoshui, the east, west, and north three city walls, slightly higher than the south city wall.

Among them, the north and south walls are about 3.8 kilometers long and about 25-30 meters wide, while the east and west walls are about 4 kilometers. The western wall is slightly longer, about 4.5 kilometers, and the eastern city wall is slightly shorter, 3.9 kilometers. And the thickness of the walls varies, in general around 14-20 meters.

Circumference, 14 km.

As the capital of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Luoyang was once the largest and most prosperous city in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and even Chang'an in Guanzhong could not be compared.

The rammed earth slab walls are tinged gray.

Under the sunlight, the ancient capital of Luoyang is majestic and desolate, but it is also dilapidated.

Each wall has five gates.

Some are one door and one hole, some are one door and two holes, and the center is one door and three holes, which is also the main gate of Luoyang.

Cao Peng stood outside the Kaiyang Gate for a long time, then sighed, turned his head and said, "Fourth brother, Shi Daxia, let's go into the city." ”

Zhu Zan and Shi A looked at each other and smiled, hugged Cao Peng, and walked towards Luoyang City.

I heard that Cao Peng was passing by Luoyang, how could Zhu Zan, who was the captain of the northern part of Luoyang, make Cao Peng not enter? Early in the morning, he and Shi A, the shopkeeper of the Shengshi Gambling House, came to meet him outside the city. Today's Cao Peng is not the hairy boy who talked about business at the beginning.

A "Burrow Inscription" and an "Eight Hundred Character Text" made Cao Peng appear for the first time.

Speaking of which, today's Cao Peng is also famous.

And the Cao family is not the Cao family who just moved to Xudu and had black eyes. Cao Jiguan worshiped the captain of Zhuye and took charge of the world's weapons casting. It is said that Cao Ying intended to worship the Marquis of Cao Jihe. Although this is just a named marquis, there is no food and no money, but after all, he is a marquis. If Cao Ji can really worship the marquis of He, then the status of the Cao family will also be improved, far from being the original small people.

Deng Ji was in Haixi and had outstanding political achievements.

The Governor of Tuntian, with huge power, is in charge of nearly three counties, holds tens of thousands of Tun people, and is also responsible for calming the prices of trade between the two Huai.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Deng Ji's achievements will not be small.

In particular, Deng Ji and Guo Jia, the military advisor, seem to have a friendship with each other, and the new court lieutenant Xu Xuan seems to be quite strong in supporting Deng Ji.

Cause?

Xu Xuan is a Haixi native, and his family is under the rule of Deng Ji.

And his nephew Xu Xuan has a very close relationship with Cao Peng, which also makes Xu Xuan have a good impression of Deng Ji.

As for Cao Peng...... Everyone knows that with the two articles "Burrow Inscription" and "Eight Hundred Character Text", Cao Peng has been recognized by scholars. Including Xun Yan, Chen Qun and other Yingchuan celebrities, they all applauded. Even Kong Rong, whose eyes are above the top, commented in private: Cao Youxue has outstanding aura and an unlimited future.

Reiki outstanding?

That means Kong Rong recognized these two articles.

Even if Kong Rong is unwilling in the court, he has no power in his hands. But his prestige in Shilin can't be matched even by Cao Ying.

In addition, there is also Zheng Xuan, a master of Xingyang scriptures, who also praised the 800-character text, which is wonderful!

These two can be said to be the most famous people in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Being able to get unanimous praise from everyone is also enough to make Cao Peng proud.

Therefore, Shi A's attitude towards Cao Peng was particularly respectful.

Zhu Zan is even more full of spring breeze.

It's not that Zhu Zan is sycophant, it's just that Cao Peng, as a member of Xiao Bayi, can make a name for himself in the world, and Zhu Zan also feels that there is light on his face.

The northern lieutenant of Luoyang, with 300 stones, is in charge of the security of the northern city.

Beicheng, on the other hand, is the troubles of Luoyang, where various industries such as commerce and culture are gathered, and there are many liquor stores and shops, and it is also the most chaotic area of Luoyang. Although Dong Zhuo burned Luoyang and moved the wealthy households to Chang'an, the city of Luoyang became extremely dilapidated. But the emaciated camel was bigger than the horse, and when he walked into Kaiyang Gate, Cao Peng immediately felt the bustling noise that even Xu Du could not match.

The imperial city of Luoyang has become a ruin.

The north and south palaces are only ruined and broken...... If you want to restore the original appearance, it is estimated that it will not be possible to do it in ten or eight years.

The restoration of the palace was a costly undertaking. With Cao Ying's current ability, he really can't spare this money to repair and remediate.

The pattern of the outer city, four vertical and four horizontal, a total of eight streets.

Among them, the gate of the Imperial City Palace Gate from Jianchun Gate Road, which is three kilometers long and 41 meters wide, is the main road of Luoyang, dividing Luoyang into two halves in the north and south. The Governor's Office in the north of Luoyang is set up on Tongtuo Street, covering an area of about 20,000 square meters, and the gate is heavily guarded.

"Childe, do you want to go to the gambling house?"

Cao Peng smiled and shook his head, "What's so good?" The gambling house is guarded by Shi Daxia, and it is foolproof, I just take the money and don't ask anything else. ”

Shi Ah couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

And Zhu Zan was on the side, also nodding secretly.

Ah Fu already knows to cherish feathers and reputation!

When the group entered the back house of the northern lieutenant's office, they saw a beautiful woman with a baby in her arms waiting outside the door.

"Madam, this is my eighth brother, Cao Peng."

Zhu Zan has been in Luoyang for two years, and he married a wife and had children.

Cao Peng heard about it, but because when Zhu Zan got married, he happened to be transferred from Haixi to Guangling, so he couldn't participate. And when Zhu Zan got the son, it was also the beginning of the Battle of Xiapi. Except for Cao Zun and Cao Zhen, who came to congratulate them, no one else was allowed to make the trip.

Zhu Zan's wife is a native of Luoyang.

The family background is not too good, a small family. However, the beauty of life, the surname is also very virtuous and gentle, and the couple are extremely affectionate.

"Cao Peng, I've seen the fourth sister-in-law."

"Uncle came from afar, and he worked hard all the way.

The banquet has been prepared, so please take a seat quickly...... Husband, I'll go to the kitchen and keep an eye on it, and if there's anything I need, let someone tell me if it's true. ”

Looking at the graceful back of Zhu Zan's wife, Cao Peng couldn't help but sigh: "The fourth brother is really blessed." ”

"Ha, you guy, don't think I don't know.

made a trip to Jiangdong and abducted the daughter of the Jiangxia Huang family. I don't know if you're a gold house treasurer? Your two maids are also beautiful and tight...... Hehe, in my opinion, you are the one who is so blessed. By the way, can you be ready, when will you do the family business? ”

"This ......"

Cao Peng's old face turned red and did not answer.

"By the way, how is the sixth brother?"

"He...... At the beginning of the year, he went to Chang'an with Captain Zhong, and it is said that he was very busy. By the way, he will get married at the end of this year, and his female surname is Xu, and he is from Yingyin. I haven't seen it, but I've heard that it looks good. When the time comes, you must come and watch the ceremony. ”

"Of course!"

Everyone laughed and sat down in the middle of the banquet.

Cao Peng and Zhu Zan said goodbye to each other, and Shi A also talked about some interesting stories about gambling houses from time to time.

The business of Shengshi Gambling House is very good today.

It can't help but be in the Heluo area, and even the rich families in Yingchuan and Guanzhong also come to play. Gambling games as small as a few dollars, as many as tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and even millions of dollars also appear from time to time. According to Shi A, due to the bumper harvest in Xudu this year, many children of rich families also have plenty of money, and they often play in the gambling house for a day. On the basis of the gambling game, Shi A also opened up a Qinglou wine shop, and the business was very good.

However, it can be seen that Zhu Zan does not seem to approve of this...... The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors.

Shi Ah took his leave and left.

At the time of parting, Shi A made an appointment with Cao Peng, and he set up a banquet in Luoyang Jingangya Temple in the evening to wash the dust for Cao Peng.

Cao Peng readily agreed...... After Shi A left, only Cao Peng and Zhu Zan were left.

"Ah Fu, you don't have the past now, you need to be extra cautious.

Like Shi Ah and others, try to deal with as little as possible. Although he has a wide range of friends and is quite popular in the rivers and lakes, he is ...... after all I don't say it, you understand. If there is anything, let the people contact him. You'd better stay away from him, it's not good for reputation.

You didn't go to the gambling house just now, I'm very much in favor of it.

In the past two years, I have seen many broken families, and sometimes I really want to ...... You see, although Cao Duhu and Xiahou Mansion Yin are the owners of this gambling house, they never show up, let alone deal with Shi A publicly. Do you know why? Just because this gambling house is harmful, they also know it very well in their hearts. If there is anything, it is for people to discuss with Shi A. ”

Cao Peng, silent!

Zhu Zan's words can be described as serious.

Every word he said was intended for Cao Peng.

After a while, Cao Peng said softly: "Fourth brother don't worry, little brother understands." ”

"Well, if you understand...... I won't say anything to you. ”

After the two had finished drinking, they drank wine for a while, and then ordered the banquet to be removed. Cao Peng and Zhu Zan walked out of the flower hall and chatted along the back house.

Xu is that there is a little too much wine, and Cao Peng is a little smoky.

"Fourth brother, can you be busy with official business here in Luoyang?"

Zhu Zan stretched his waist and smiled slightly: "I said I was busy, but I wasn't busy; Say it's not busy, it's busy...... Anyway, it's mostly a small thing, and it's nothing. Compared with when the lord was in charge of the northern lieutenant and set up the five-color stick, it is still peaceful in Luoyang City now. ”

As he spoke, he suddenly smiled and said, "I heard that you made a Beili Cao Peng in Haixi?" ”

"Fourth brother also heard about it?"

"Yes!"

Zhu Zan found a stone pier and sat down, and said with a smile: "Actually, I also have the heart to follow your example in Haixi and build a bazaar Cao Peng...... However, I never found a chance. Although the market is prosperous, it is generally not standardized. I'm going to take that trick from your Hercynian and give it a try. By the way, you've got that guild, it's pretty good, can you talk to me? ”

"What's so hard about that?"

Cao Peng sat down next to Zhu Zan and told him what he had done in Haixi.

As for the guild, in fact, Cao Peng doesn't know much.

He promoted guilds in Haixi, which is a concept to put it bluntly.

Many of the rules and regulations were continuously improved after the guild was introduced.

Zhu Zan listened with relish, and would interject from time to time and ask a few questions. It can be seen that he is very concerned about this matter and asks in great detail. Cao Peng didn't hide anything, and tried his best to explain to Zhu Zan. However, after explaining, he said softly: "Fourth brother, the situation in Haixi and Luoyang is different, don't be rigid." Haixi is remote, and it has been in a state of chaos before, and there is no order to speak of. Therefore, after my brother and I used force to deter, we could be merchants in Haixi and bow our heads one by one.

Luoyang is different, even if Dong Zhuo moved away from the rich people in Luoyang, it seems to be dilapidated and dilapidated, but in fact, it is not the case.

Nowadays, most of these merchants have some background behind them.

In particular, the background of the Yingchuan Guanzhong clan is profound, which makes the relationship particularly complicated. Brother, if you want to implement those systems, you must be cautious and cautious, and move forward slowly. Those guys, the relationship is intertwined, and if you don't get it right, you will get into big trouble......"

Zhu Zan nodded, "Brother Xian reminded me very much. ”

As for whether he really listened? Cao Peng didn't know either.

However, he knew that Zhu Zan was a very calm and lawful person. He won't be reckless in doing things, so Cao Peng is not too worried.

At this time, a retainer hurriedly walked over and whispered a few words in Zhu Zan's ear.

Zhu Zan nodded and said to Cao Peng: "Brother Xian, you have worked hard enough all the way.

You promised Shi Ah just now, and I'm afraid it won't be easy to push back at night. It's better to go and rest first, otherwise you will lose your energy at night. ”

Cao Peng knew that Zhu Zan was afraid that he had official business to deal with.

So he gladly complied, and came to his dwelling under the guidance of Juzan's servants.

Zhu Zan had already let people vacate the room.

Guo Huan and Bu Luan cleaned again, and when Cao Peng came to the room, the two were sitting on the porch, their little heads next to their little heads, whispering something considerate.

"Where's Ziyou?"

"Brother Xiahou said that he lived in the courtyard next door with Feiyi. Childe, do you want to call him over? ”

Cao Peng shook his head and said no.

"Xiaoluan, Xiaohuan, have you done your homework today?"

Bu Luan was about to answer, but was gently pulled by Guo Huan.

Turning his head to look, he saw Guo Huan's face red and his head down...... Bu Luan immediately understood! Guo Huan must have not done his homework, but he was worried that he would be blamed by Cao Peng if he said it. So, Bu Luan also lowered his head and said softly: "Childe, we haven't done it yet." ”

"One is not to read the oral life, and the other is not to practice the hand life."

Cao Peng frowned slightly, and said softly: "You guys do your homework first, I'll go and rest for a while, and when I wake up, I want to test you." ”

"Whoa!"

The so-called homework is actually the "Eight Hundred Character Essay".

Anyway, Cao Peng has already stolen it, so there is no need to use it in vain. As the creator of the eight-hundred-character text, the maids around him have to do their homework. Therefore, even after leaving Xu Du, Bu Luan and Guo Huan's homework was not pulled down, and Cao Peng was also very concerned about it.

————————————————————————————, however, this awakening has passed the unitary time.

After washing up, Cao Peng was about to call Guo Huanbuluan over to take the exam, but before he could think of it, Shi A had already sent someone over and invited him to the banquet.

At this time, the sky was just dark, and the lights were on.

Cao Peng changed into clothes, took Xiahoulan with him, and Shi Shiran walked out of the Northern Lieutenant's Office......

(To be continued)