On May 15, 1002, just after the mango seed, the summer solstice had not yet arrived.

The weather is already a little hot, three o'clock in the afternoon, and in the hottest time at noon, the straight road leading to the imperial capital is still bustling with pedestrians.

Because the prices in the imperial capital rose by more than 30% some time ago, although it returned to normal in just two days, the news of the rise in prices in the imperial capital still spread. Merchants from all over the country rushed to the imperial capital with goods, and only when they arrived in the imperial capital did they know that prices had recovered. But at this time, the goods had already arrived, and they could not be transported back, so they had to be sold on the spot. This also made the people of the imperial capital really enjoy the low price for a period of time.

Dangrang, as the imperial capital of the Han Dynasty, even if the price is low, it is more expensive than other places, and after the mediation of the household department, it has not made these distant business trips too much loss, at most they have made a lot less than expected.

However, taking advantage of this trend, one product of the imperial capital has greatly promoted its fame. This product is a booklet with only a few dozen pages, called "Travel Guide to the Imperial Capital of the Han Dynasty"!

It records many beautiful scenery and delicacies that even the locals of the imperial capital have not paid attention to. For example, there are eight views of Luoyang and ten traces of the imperial capital. as well as snacks and snacks in various small streets and alleys. This makes those teahouses and restaurants eager to buy a copy and come back to study, so that they can talk a little bit when introducing the chatter to the guests.

There are also thoughtful printing workshops that began to imitate, and extended the first "Advertising Book" of the Han Dynasty, which specifically introduced the restaurants and teahouses in each square and street, and even the red walls of the green building. Of course, this is not free, and those who can get on the "Advertising Book" have paid for it.

Although countless copies and replicas have appeared later, as the first "Han Imperial Capital Travel Guide", it has become the authentic in the hearts of all imperial capitals. The eight views of Luoyang summarized in it were also officially named by the Ministry of Rites, and became the first choice for many people who came to the imperial capital to travel through business.

The eight views of Luoyang here are different from the eight views of Luoyang in later generations, and the eight views of Luoyang in later generations include: Longmen Mountain, Horse Temple Bells, Jingu Chunqing, Luopu Autumn Breeze, Tianjin Xiaoyue, Pingquan Pilgrimage Tour, Evening View of Pishan Mountain, and Copper Camel Twilight Rain. But in today's Han Empire, although Longmen is still called Longmen, there is no grotto art left after the prevalence of Buddhism. The Horse Temple is still there. But under the suppression of the Holy Ancestors, Buddhism did not flourish. The Tianjin Bridge has not yet been built, and the Luohe River has also been incorporated into the Qinhuai River, although there is the Luohe Ancient Road, but it is not beautiful enough. The name of Tongluo Lane is still called Fengdu.

Therefore, the eight scenic spots of Luoyang on the "Travel Guide of the Imperial Capital of the Han Dynasty" are: Dingding Xiongfeng, Horse Temple Evening Zhao, Jingu Spring Clear, Qinhuai Fengyue, Pishan Evening View, Fengdu Dusk Rain, Pingquan Pilgrimage and Stone Forest Snow Ji. The Dingding majestic wind here refers to the Dingdingmen Street, because it leads directly to the imperial city, the majestic self-explanatory. As for the Jingu Chunqing and Pingquan pilgrimage tours, hehe, I don't know if it's a coincidence, these two places are famous in later generations because of the garden villas of rich and noble families. And now there are also people who have built garden villas there, although the style and mode are very different from later generations, but it is also worthy of being a scene in the world.

With the fame of the eight scenic spots of Luoyang, the straight road that was originally only for business travel has become more prosperous. Every day, there are many dignitaries and nobles in the imperial capital, and even the lady in the boudoir takes the maid out of the city to play. It is said that they want to see the eight views of Luoyang.

Among these boudoir ladies. Naturally, the existence of two sisters, Yan Ruyue and Yan Ruyu, is indispensable. At this time, Shen Yun and Fang Cheng were driving the carriage. Take the two young ladies of Yan Mansion to Pishan. Get ready to enjoy the evening view of the mountain.

After learning that the "Travel Guide to the Imperial Capital of the Han Dynasty" was summarized by Shen Yun, Yan Ruyue unusually did not praise him, but bit Shen Yun fiercely, ignored him for three days, and did not allow Shen Yun to touch him.

It wasn't until Yan Ruyu secretly delivered the words through Fang Transcription that Shen Yun didn't know. Ruyue This is the careful thinking of her daughter's family: Shen Yun summed up so many fun places, but he didn't tell her first, and he didn't even take her to play before! It's disgusting!

So Shen Yun decided to take Yan Ruyue to play all the landscapes on the booklet and eat all the snacks during this time. This finally calmed Yan Ruyue's little temperament and made her smile again-Yesterday on the Hongqing Tower by the Qinhuai River, taking advantage of the opportunity that Fang Cheng and Yan Ruyu were not paying attention, she also secretly rewarded Shen Yun with a fragrant kiss, but Shen Yun's beauty was ruined.

After the 20 April Grand Meeting, after two consecutive days of closed-door consultations with the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Imperial Bank, the Yan family finally decided on a repayment plan of 26 billion gold coins, except for the first 5 billion gold coins, which must be received immediately, and the rest can be converted through the transportation, preparation, and processing of military logistics materials. In this way, although the Yan family's vitality is greatly damaged, it will not be ruined in an instant.

Shen Yun has made such a great contribution to the Yan family, and Yan Zhun has no reason to oppose the marriage of the two of them. Even with it, Yan Ruyu has a legitimate reason for not being home every day - to follow her sister, so as not to let her simple sister suffer Shen Yun's loss.

However, Shen Yun felt that Yan Ruyu followed her sister more than Fang Cheng. The four of them have visited the mountains and rivers of the imperial capital in the past ten days, and they haven't seen Yan Ruyu say a few words to Shen Yun, but followed Fang Cheng in front of and behind him, smiling like a flower, no, when she went to Bishan today, she also prepared a sour plum soup for Fang Cheng to relieve the heat, and Shen Yun couldn't take a sip if he wanted to.

By this time, the blind man could see Yan Ruyu's thoughts about the other party's transcription. However, unlike Shen Yun's imagination that Fang Yi would be a little embarrassed, Fang Cheng accepted all Yan Ruyu's kindness very generously, and frequently flirted with her. That feeling made Shen Yun fight several cold wars.

"When you went to chase Mano that night, what happened to you and Ruyu?" The night before, Shen Yun couldn't help but ask Fang Transcript.

Fang Cheng smirked and didn't answer. Shen Yun gritted his teeth and said, "If you don't say it, I'll tell the master that you are picking up girls outside!" ”

Regarding the word pickled girl, Fang Cheng listened to Shen Yun's explanation, but he also understood the meaning. However, unlike Shen Yun's imagination that there would be a trace of fear and guilt, Fang Cheng said very calmly: "What if you tell the teacher? She still wants me to marry a lady in the main house and come back! ”

Only then did Shen Yun realize that Fang Cheng was not a patient of "tracheitis", and this was not an era of "tracheitis". In the final analysis, Master Li is just a concubine, and he has no right to object to her husband's messing with flowers and grass outside. Even for the sake of the Fang family's inheritance, she also hoped that Fang Cheng would marry more wives and concubines - when she was in the Qinglou, in order to prevent pregnancy, she Li Shishi did not drink less contraceptive soup. Although it may not be impossible to have children, it is difficult to guarantee it!

Yan Ruyu didn't care at all, Fang Cheng had a concubine who looked like a fairy in his family. Even when Shen Yun asked her, she asked very strangely: "Are you planning to marry my sister in your life?" ”

Shen Yun said confidently: "Why not? ”

Yan Ruyu looked at him like a strange person, and said quietly: "Do you want my sister to be infamous for being jealous and intolerant?" ”

Shen Yun was speechless for a moment.

Later, Yan Ruyu told her sister what she said, but Yan Ruyue was full of spring, and said to Shen Yun happily and apprehensively: "Yuan Rang, I understand your intentions. However, I don't want to bear this jealous infamy......"

Shen Yun suddenly thought of Zhou Hui, and his heart was overjoyed, and he kissed Yan Ruyue fiercely on the spot.

But Yan Ruyue still said that she must be the main room. You must also be the first to pass through the door, and you are not allowed to learn to transcribe, and you must take concubines without marrying a wife.

Shen Yun, who had abandoned his psychological baggage, of course had no words to agree. At this time, he also had the heart to ask about Zhou Huilai, but Yan Ruyue told him with a gloomy expression that Zhou Hui had not contacted her again when she returned to Jiangnan County. I guess I'm still angry with her!

Speaking of which, Shen Yun was also in a difficult mood at this time. Barely pressed fast. Just thinking about accompanying Yan Ruyue for the past few days.

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Bishan, the ancient city of Jiashan. Running east-west, stretching for 400 miles, it is located in the north of the imperial capital, and is a natural barrier for the defense of the northern part of the imperial capital. There is the embassy area at the southwest foot of the mountain, and it is due north of the mountain. There is also the Beigong Acropolis, where a division of the Guards Corps is stationed, which is an important stronghold for guarding the imperial city.

If you want to see the evening view of the mountain, you naturally have to climb the highest peak of the mountain, Cuiyun Peak, which is the most beautiful. However, the peak of Cuiyun Peak is a military powerhouse. There is a beacon tower, fifteen beacon soldiers, and it is forbidden to approach the surrounding hundreds of zhang. But the rest of the place is left to go, and no one stops it.

It was already evening when the four of them arrived at Pishan, and they would definitely not return to the imperial capital at night, so they would have to rest in Pishan Town at the foot of Bishan. Fortunately, there is a small branch of the Yan family, and they don't have to worry about accommodation at night. It's just that there are too many people in the upper reaches of the mountain.

With the best-selling "Travel Guide to the Imperial Capital of the Han Dynasty", there is an endless stream of people who come here to play. Of course, this is a good thing for the people of Bishan Town, and they can't wait to set up an immortal tablet for the author of "Raiders". But it was a disaster for the wealthy nobles who built the villa manor here, and they wanted to burn all the "Raiders".

After barely watching the mountainside for a while, the four of them felt bored. The main reason is that the location is not good, there are many people, and from time to time there are several pairs of travelers who accompany each other back and forth, which is too boring for Shen Fang, who wants to be quiet.

"Yuanrang, let's go down first." Yan Ruyue said with some disappointment.

Shen Yun, who thought that there was no one to make love with Yan Ruyue, couldn't keep up his spirits and said, "Okay, just wait for this limelight to pass." The last time I came with Teng Yu, I didn't see so many of them! ”

Fang Xuan, who had the same thoughts as Shen Yun, also said: "Alas, it's all you, just play it yourself, you have to print the book and sell it, now you know how to cry, right?!" ”

Shen Yun replied: "Come on, didn't you talk about it when we split the money at the beginning?!" I also complained that I didn't write enough! ”

Yan Ruyu seemed to be happier than everyone else, and her little face was disappointed. Hearing this, he casually asked, "How much do you make selling brochures?" ”

Fang Cheng hurriedly replied: "It's not much, it's just more than two thousand gold coins." Come, it's a little high here, I'll hold you! ”

Yan Ruyu casually handed over her delicate little hand to Fang Cheng - both of them seemed to be used to it.

Shen Yun, who was following behind, couldn't help but secretly ask Yan Ruyue: "Ruyue, nothing happened to your sister and Fang Cheng, right?" ”

Yan Ruyue said strangely: "Don't you know if anything happened to them?" ”

Shen Yun snorted: "I'm not talking about this, I'm saying, that, that...... Oops, you get the idea. ”

Yan Ruyue suddenly blushed and said, "Phew, shameless." What do you think my sister is! She loves herself! ”

Shen Yun saw that Fang Qian in front of him was worried that Yan Ruyu would fall, so he actually carried her on his back, holding the root of Yan Ruyu's thighs with both hands, revealing his round and strong buttocks, like an old husband and wife. couldn't help pouting: "This may not be ......"

Coming down from the mountain, the sky had not completely darkened, and the four people who had thought that the four people who lived in the town of Bishan had no desire to continue to stay here, so they took advantage of the fact that the night had not completely fallen, and drove the carriage to the imperial capital.

Walk out of Bishan Town and turn onto the straight. Yan Ruyue and Yan Ruyu were both in the carriage, while Shen Yun and Fang Cheng were sitting outside. Fang Cheng secretly whispered to Shen Yun and said, "Yuan Rang, Ruyu just told me that she might have to go to the northwest. ”

"Huh? Going to the Northwest? Shen Yun exclaimed.

"Be quiet!" Fang Cheng looked back at the carriage, the two girls were a little tired, leaning against the wall of the carriage and pretending to sleep, and then said in a low voice: "Yes, she just received an order from above, it seems that something has happened in the northwest, and the imperial capital urgently needs to send people over." ”

Shen Yun frowned. He whispered, "What can happen?" Even if something happens, what's the use of her going to her daughter's house? ”

Fang Tranquil sighed: "I said the same thing, but Ruyu said that this is top secret and will not be leaked." But she was really going to the Northwest...... Yuanrang. I know you know Tu Tianjiao, can you help me talk to her. Don't tune like jade to the northwest? Count me in begging you! ”

Speaking of Tu Tianjiao. Shen Yun's heart jumped inexplicably again, and he sighed: "Teng Yu, our own brothers, don't ask for anything or not." However, Tu Tianjiao is the commander of the second town of the secret guard, and Ruyu is from the first town, so I'm afraid she won't be able to help much. ”

Fang Cheng listened. The loneliness on his face was obvious. Shen Yun knew at a glance that his brother was afraid that he really had true feelings for Yan Ruyu! It can be clearly seen from his attitude towards Yan Ruyue and towards Master Li!

Of course, it can't be said that Fang Cheng is hypocritical to Master Li. It's just that relatively speaking, Fang Cheng cares more about Yan Ruyu at the moment.

Shen Yun patted him on the shoulder. said: "Don't worry, I'll find a chance to see Tu Tianjiao tomorrow and tell her about it, I hope she can help!" But what big can happen in the Northwest? ”

Fang Cheng didn't say anything, but looked at the already dark night and sighed.

As we approached the imperial capital, it finally got dark. Since the imperial capital usually closes the city gates at three o'clock in summer, there are very many people waiting outside the city to enter the city at this moment, Shen Yun and Fang Cheng can only slow down and slowly enter the city after the crowd.

There was a long queue at the gate of the city, which was fifty meters long, and Shen Yun arrived late, just at the back. Ruyue and Ruyu also rested enough, opened the curtain, and looked at the crowd in front of them.

After a while, Yan Ruyu suddenly said: "Sister, I won't go home at night, you can help me talk to my mother!" ”

Yan Ruyue said: "You don't go home? Where to? ”

Yan Ruyu bit her chin, showing a hint of shyness in her eyes, but said in a very firm tone: "I'll go to Teng Yu." ”

"Huh?"

"Huh?"

"Huh?"

Not only did Shen Yun and Yan Ruyue make surprised sounds, but even Fang Cheng was startled, and turned his head and said, "Ruyu, you ......"

Yan Ruyu looked at Fang Cheng with firm eyes, and was about to speak, when suddenly a hurried horse's hooves sounded from behind.

The four of them were startled at the same time, and they all looked back at the back.

In the night, a horse galloped straight towards the gate of the city, and the knight was wearing the armor of the Han army, and a touch of red flashed behind him.

Seeing that this person was about to arrive in front of the carriage of Shen Yun and the four, he didn't seem to have any intention of stopping, he still used his horsewhip to beat the horse's buttocks, and the spurs clamped between his legs continued to stimulate the horses under his crotch to accelerate, and at the same time shouted in his mouth: "The blood flag is here, and the one who stands in my way will die!" The blood flag is coming, and those who stand in my way die! ”

What a big breath! shouted at the gate of the imperial capital, "Death to those who stand in my way", I was really not afraid of the wind and flashed my waist. Shen Yun thought disdainfully.

However, Shen Yun didn't notice that when he heard this shout, Yan Ruyu's face suddenly turned pale.

Fang Cheng paid attention to Yan Ruyu, and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong Ruyu, why is your face so pale?" ”

Yan Ruyu didn't answer, but stared at the knight who had already approached from a distance.

At this distance, you can clearly see the whole picture of the knight, covered in the standard armor of the army, and the armor is covered with a thick layer of dust, which shows how anxious he is, and it seems that he has never dismounted to rest. There is also a blood-red flag on the back, and there is only one big ink word on the flag: "Ling"!

Shen Yun was stunned and said, "Is it a herald in the army?!" ”

Yan Ruyu's face turned pale and said, "It's not an ordinary herald, it's a blood flag soldier." ”

"What's the difference?" Shen Yun and the three of them were puzzled, and they all looked at Yan Ruyu.

Yan Ruyu's originally firm and shining eyes had become gloomy, but she still replied: "The blood flag soldiers were sent before the army only for two things, one is to ask for help, and the other is to report the funeral!" And the battle sent by the blood flag soldiers must be extremely tragic. Looking at this situation, I am afraid that there is a fiasco ahead! ”

Shen Yun and the three of them were suddenly silent in shock.

At this time. The Blood Banner Soldier had already arrived, and he was still shouting in a hoarse voice: "The Blood Banner is here, and those who stand in my way will die!" The blood flag is coming, and those who stand in my way die! ”

The soldiers defending the city had already seen this blood banner soldier, and they were also shocked, and a group of armored soldiers quickly rushed out of the city gate, forcibly separating the crowd crowded at the city gate. For a time, people at the city gate turned on their backs, and the chaos was abnormal.

The people who were pushed scolded one after another, but the soldiers ignored it and even drew the back of their knives. Violently knocked at the people who refused to give way, and shouted in his mouth: "Hurry up and get aside, the blood flag soldiers are coming!" ”

"If you don't get out of the way, no matter who it is, you will be responsible for the death and injury!"

"No one shall stop the Blood Banner Soldier in his passing. Get out of the way! ”

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The Blood Banner Soldiers approached the crowd and were forced to slow down their horses. But he still rushed into the city at a trot.

The soldiers who struggled to stop the people all looked at the Blood Banner Soldier with some fear. At this time, a captain who was defending the city appeared. But instead of standing in front of the path of the Blood Banner Soldiers, he stood sideways at the gate of the city, gave a military salute to the Blood Banner Soldiers, and said loudly: "Show the nameplate and order the arrow!" ”

The Blood Banner Soldier didn't dismount either, and threw two things directly to the captain, and then said loudly: "Quick." Time waits for no one, and I must report to the military department immediately! ”

The captain quickly examined the nameplate and arrows, then respectfully returned the item to the Blood Bannerman. The Blood Banner soldiers did not stop, and galloped through the city.

After the Blood Banner Soldier left. The entire city gate was restored, but both the people and the soldiers had a look of solemnity on their faces. Everyone's heart seems to be covered with a layer of heavy weight. However, in this way, the speed of entering the city is much faster.

Yan Ruyu said that there was a rule in the Imperial Army that the Blood Banner Soldiers could quickly pass through any pass and go directly to the military headquarters! If the military situation is urgent, you can even knock on the palace door and go straight to the emperor!

When Shen Yun's carriage passed, he couldn't help but ask the captain who was still standing by the door frowning: "Excuse me, where did the blood flag soldiers come from just now?" ”

The captain didn't want to answer, but Yan Ruyu leaned out of the carriage and showed him the jade plate of the secret guard and the seal of the Marquis of Bohai. Only then did the captain say solemnly: "Hui Houye, he is the blood flag soldier of the First Army of Ganzhou!" ”

Shen Yun and Fang Cheng sank their faces at the same time, and they both felt bad in their hearts. On the contrary, it was Yan Ruyu, who seemed to see it, with an indescribable smile.

What kind of information this Blood Banner soldier brought back, Shen Yun and Fang Cheng did not know. After such a toss, Yan Ruyu did not go to Fang Cheng again, but returned to the Dark Guard Headquarters overnight.

The next day, Shen Yun sent someone to inquire on the street to see what news the Blood Banner Soldiers had brought back. But the people who sent it reported that they didn't know. There is a lot of news on the street, but when you hear it, it is all fake. For example, what Yue's rebels have captured Moshan, and some people even say that Yue's rebels broke through the Yumen Pass and captured Dunhuang County, and now they are leading millions of troops straight to Guanzhong! They all say that they have noses and eyes, but when you hear them, you know that they are not true! It was the gossip that the people saw the Blood Banner Soldiers, and then the rumors came out.

However, it is true that the yamen at all levels, especially the Privy Council, suddenly became very busy. Last night, officials at and above the level of the Privy Council were summoned overnight to rush to the Privy Council, and by noon no one had come out.

In the evening, Shen Yun and Fang Qian were still sitting at home, and suddenly heard Shen Wu hurriedly report: "Master Hou, it's not good, there are three more blood flag soldiers from the northwest!" ”

"What? Three? Shen Yun and Fang Cheng jumped up from their seats at the same time.

Shen Wu wiped the sweat on his head and said hurriedly: "Yes, I saw with my own eyes that from noon to evening, there were a total of three blood banner soldiers, all from the northwest. ”

Fang Cheng's face was solemn: "Yuanrang, what happened in the northwest?" ”

"How do I know?"

"You can know." Fang Cheng said, "Plus yesterday, there are a total of four Blood Banner soldiers, as the Marquis of the Great Han, you can already go to the military department to inquire about the reason for the matter." ”

"Huh? Can it be like this? "Shen Yun really doesn't understand this rule.

Shen Wu said next to him: "The prince said that there are few, the duke is only four, and the marquis must have six blood flag soldiers to arrive in Beijing to ask." ”

Fang Cheng was stunned for a moment and sighed: "It seems that there are still two less." ”

Shen Yun was speechless for a while. He didn't know if he was expecting the Blood Bannermen to come back or never to come back. (To be continued.) )

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