Liu Yi arrived at a small town in the southwest of Luoyang, about ten miles away from Luoyang.

Standing on the street where people come and go, Liu Yi was really a little emotional. There is an invisible sense of pride in my heart.

Such a change is all because of his own prosperity now.

In this town, Liu Yi still remembers that when he was ordered to move the displaced people stranded in Luoyang to Dongting Lake Xinzhou. At one time, it became a temporary camp for the homeless people in Lewy.

The literate people in this town market were also requisitioned by Liu Yi at the beginning. Those who were requisitioned by Liu Yi in the first place. Now, I'm afraid that he is already an official in the court of the New Han Dynasty, or an official in some place.

Now, this town, Liu Yi estimates, I am afraid that there are more than 10,000 people, this is only based on the estimated number of houses in the town, if you add pedestrians and so on, this small town, in this ordinary day, at least tens of thousands of people have stayed in this town market.

The mobile merchants directly drove the economy of the town, and the commercial prosperity did not seem to be inferior to that in Luoyang City.

Liu Yi stood casually in the middle of the street, and he could see that there were shops everywhere.

These shops are diverse, from all walks of life, and everything.

The hotel's snack shop is full of fragrance, and the sound of selling on the street is endless.

Rice shops, cloth shops, iron shops, horse workshops and so on, they are all complete, all of which can't help but surprise Liu Yi. A small town can form such a scale. It can be said that if a wall is built around this town set, here. It's like a small city.

Liu Yi looked curiously east and west. Listen to what most of the people are saying.

However, most of what I heard was about the current war of the New Han Army.

Be just like. The locals, or some uninformed people, will pay special attention to those merchants who are not far from the battlefield, or who have come from the battlefield, and ask them where the new Han army has fought, what the battle situation is, and whether the battle has been won.

Temporarily. The most popular ones are the foot merchants who came from the direction of Wancheng, as well as the people from Jizhou and Liangzhou.

When these people. Hearing that the New Han Army had won the battle, they often let out a cheer, and whether they knew each other or not, they all cheered for the New Han Army together.

Individual people rejoiced. They'll say it proudly. In the Xinhan Army, his son was in the army, and then, after blowing with some people for a long time, he would invite people to drink.

Most of these people are from all over the world, but here they are. But everyone seems to be able to talk about it, and it is very rare that some bullying and domination will occur. Or maybe it's bullying outsiders. Anyway, the current situation of society now seems quite harmonious.

One of the old men came to the town market with a load of eggs to sell.

A group of merchants from Wancheng came to the town to rest, and they talked about the fact that the New Han army had now recovered Jingzhou. The old man who was selling eggs outside the door of the hotel, heard that he didn't even do business, so he hurriedly inquired about those merchants.

Liu Yi also happened to walk into the hotel and heard their words.

The old man's son was actually a tun chief in Xu Zhujun, and when he heard that Xu Zhujun had also made meritorious contributions in Jingzhou, he opened the conversation box and told these businessmen about his son.

When Liu Yi heard it, it was a coincidence, his son, Liu Yi actually knew him. That was a soldier recruited by Lin Xian when he was guarding the Imperial Tomb in Xishan. Later, Lin Xian decided to continue to stay in the Xishan Imperial Mausoleum, and the other soldiers went and stayed according to the wishes of those soldiers. At that time, Liu Yi and the soldiers in Lin Xian's army had met each other, and they also informed each other of their names, and they recognized some of them.

However, Liu Yi knew each other, but he wouldn't have too much contact with them, he just knew that there was such a person, under Xu Zhu's account, who was once known by Liu Yi.

However, Liu Yi couldn't help but feel a little strange when he saw that the old man was so old and still carrying a load of eggs to sell. Because, the average person should not have so many eggs, unless he also buys them from the people. Second, if his son is really the one that Liu Yi knows, then, a tun chief, the military salary he receives should be enough for his father to support his old father, and for the families of these veterans, the government of the New Han Dynasty will not ignore them. Appropriate care and arrangements will be given.

There are some things, as long as Liu Yi thinks of them, he puts them forward and asks the officials in charge of this aspect of the imperial court to implement some things. So, for the bereavement or care of military dependents. Liu Yi let the court officials carry out the work very early.

Out of curiosity, Liu Yi stepped forward and asked the old man, "Uncle Liu, is your son really Liu Qing?" ”

From his words, Liu Yi had heard that his surname was Liu, and his son's name was Liu Qing.

"Of course, speaking of which, Lao Yu's son is the first old man to follow Taifu Liuyi. At the beginning, he joined the army and guarded the Xishan Imperial Mausoleum with Lord Lin Xian, who is now the Xishan Imperial Mausoleum. At that time, he was only sixteen years old, and now, more than ten years, he is already twenty-six or seven. When he was with Lord Lin Xian......"

"Uh......" Liu Yi saw that Liu Bo was about to blow again, so he hurriedly gave him a salute and interrupted him: "Uncle Liu, I know what you said, because Liu Qing and I fought side by side. I was listening to you talk about Liu Qing, such a coincidence, it turned out that he was still the father of the old man, the old man, and he was polite. ”

"Huh? You, are you my comrade-in-arms? Liu Bo's expression was a little surprised.

"Yes, you see, Liu Qing and I are not much different in age, and we followed Taifu Liu Yi together back then." This time, Liu Yi did not deliberately pretend to be middle-aged, but just changed some of his usual clothes slightly, and his appearance did not change.

"Hmm......" Liu Bo looked a little vigilant and looked at Liu Yi with a little suspicion.

"It's true, I can tell how he followed Taifu Lewy. And what can be said...... yes, there's a black mole on his face, near the earlobe, right? Liu Yi searched his memory for a while, and he could still remember the facial features of this person.

This, sometimes Leo himself is a little skeptical. I have practiced Yuanyang Divine Skill, and I don't know if it has also made my memory stronger.

"Heh, I can tell this. I'm sure you know my son, Liu Qing. What's your last name? Liu Bo believed Liu Yi a little.

"The surname is Liu, and the name is Tian."

Liu Yi, who was not creative, used his previous pseudonym again.

"It turned out to be Liu Tian...... Hey? No, my son's letter doesn't seem to mention you. What he liked the most was the people he knew, the people he fought with. Write a letter to the old man. In addition, those soldiers who have no relatives, when he is usually on vacation. They will also bring me to my house, saying that they will collect a few more righteous children for me. If you said that you fought with my family Qing'er, why didn't you hear him talk about you? ”

"Forehead......" Liu Yi was a little speechless, that Liu Qing. Even what kind of person he knows has to tell his father?

"This ...... I only fought with him once. Later, then I ......"

"Wait!" Liu Qing stopped Liu Yi from speaking at once. glared at Liu Yi and said, "Okay, I believe that you know my Qing'er, and I believe that you have fought together." In other words, you are also a member of the New Han Army. ”

"This ...... Naturally, yes. ”

"Hmph, what's that? Let me ask you, right now, my New Han Army is launching a war to unify the Han Dynasty. There is war everywhere. I look at you, with all hands and feet. You're also in the prime of life, so why aren't you on the battlefield? Why do you want to appear here to listen to the old nonsense, and use the excuse to meet the old man? ”

"Huh? What's this? Liu Yi saw that Liu Bo seemed to have a big opinion about himself now, and he couldn't help but be a little confused.

"Taifu Liuyi, we have found such a peaceful and tranquil environment, so that our people can live with peace of mind, and our lives are getting better day by day. Taifu Liu Yi, caring for the people of the world, launched a war to unify the Han Dynasty, and every one of us as the people of the New Han Dynasty should do our part for Taifu Liu Yi. And you, as a soldier of the New Han Army, see that you are complete with your hands and feet, and you are neither injured nor disabled, why don't you appear on the battlefield? But to appear behind here? ”

"I ...... this" Liu Yi was scolded by this old man for no reason, but he himself didn't know how to say it for a while, what to say.

"Humph! Could it be that you are a spy? Say, which side are you sending to spy on our New Han Dynasty military intelligence? Liu Bo suddenly asked louder.

"Spies?"

The people around them all became vigilant when they heard the word spy. Including those businessmen who had passed by, they all seemed to consciously surround them, forming a siege and besieging Liu Yi.

Liu Yi's head had a black line, because, no matter what he thought, he didn't expect that he would be considered a spy by the people under his rule.

"Say! Why do you want to pretend to be my son's comrades-in-arms, what is the purpose of you coming to recognize me! Uncle Liu actually pulled his flat shoulder with his hand, pointed at Liu Yi and shouted: "Everyone, keep an eye on this person, don't let him run away, quickly call someone from the government to come and take him for interrogation!" ”

"Catch the spy!"

The onlookers were actually ready to move, and they wanted to arrest Liu Yi and send him to the official.

"Forehead ......" Liu Yi patted his forehead and asked the sky speechlessly.

He never thought that the people under his rule would support him to such a degree. In fact, there was only a trace of suspicion, and in a word, he suspected that he was a spy sent by the enemy.

However, this is a good thing, Liu Yi is now a little sad for those real spies, because, if the people of the New Han Dynasty can be like this Uncle Liu, then they will really struggle to move forward in the power territory of the New Han Dynasty. If they want to spy on something, I'm afraid it's really difficult.

Looking at the vigilant eyes around him, Liu Yi would even suspect now that he had revealed his identity, and they were afraid that they didn't have to believe him. If they say that they are Liu Yi, these people are probably even more suspicious, because they will not believe that for no reason, Liu Yi will appear here. Perhaps, these people will be even more angry because they pretend to allow Liu Yi.

Now, Liu Yi is afraid that it is really difficult to explain. It seems that his first private visit to Weifu is afraid that he will be arrested and sent to see the official. Well, speaking of which, it really makes Leo Yi a little embarrassed.

In the face of these people, Liu Yi can't be rude, of course, it's okay to just leave, but in this way, Liu Yi can't ask what he wants to know.

However, just when these people were about to step forward to arrest Liu Yi and take him to the official.

Not far from the side. But someone laughed.

Liu Yi came to the female voice, especially in the voices of these men, this female voice was particularly crisp. Thus. I can't help but look up for prestige.

"Ah, it's you?" When Liu Yi saw the woman, he couldn't help but be a little stunned.

This woman is Mrs. Yu, one of the four beautiful ladies in Luoyang.

Of the four beautiful ladies in Luoyang, Liu Yi has already received three of them, and there is only this jade lady left.

I haven't seen her for so long, but Mrs. Jade's demeanor is still the same. It's still so gorgeous.

However, at this moment, she did not dress up as a woman, but dressed as a son. You also have to hold a folding fan in your hand.

It was precisely because she was dressed as a man and mixed in with this bunch of people that Liu Yi didn't notice her at the first time, even. When was she here. Lewy really didn't pay attention.

In fact, if she didn't laugh, Leo Yi probably wouldn't know.

"Of course it's me." Madame Jade pursed her lips and smiled.

"Why are you here?"

"Hee-hee, I still want to ask you, why are you here?" Mrs. Yu seems to like to see Liu Yi's particularly embarrassing situation now, and she has no intention of coming out to relieve Liu Yi. She asked like this, but it meant that she was also on the side of Uncle Liu, and she had to say that Liu Yi looked like a fifteen-ten.

"Uh...... All right. Don't mess with me, prove my identity to me. Otherwise, I'm afraid that I will really have to let Liu Bo send me to see the official. Liu Yi said to her angrily.

"Aren't you very capable? Why do you want me to intercede for you now? Mrs. Yu glanced at Liu Yi, then stood up and rushed to the people around: "Everyone, this is a misunderstanding, this person is from my Yu family's firm, well, this time, it was Taifu Liu Yi who sent him to specially escort the people of my Yu family to Luoyang." So, don't get him wrong. Also, this old man, he may really be your son's brother. ”

Liu Yi couldn't help but continue to turn his eyes when he heard Mrs. Yu clarify for herself like this. She appears here, and who knows who she is? What is the Jade Family Firm? Will others believe her? Leo Yi just wanted her to confirm her identity.

However, as soon as the people around heard her say that Liu Yi was a member of the Yu family's trading firm, they all suddenly became suspicious and began to disperse.

What's going on? Is the Jade Family Trading House very famous in this small town market?

"We, the Yujia trading firm, built a branch in this town market, and funded the construction of a post station, so that people who come and go have a place to store horses and other things. Outside the town, there is also a large warehouse where merchants can store their goods in our Jade Family Trading House. Mrs. Yu knew that Liu Yi had a puzzled look, and explained to Liu Yi.

"Oh......" Liu Yi suddenly realized.

"Uncle Liu, I want all the eggs, pick my Yu family firm." Mrs. Yu turned her head and said to Uncle Liu: "He is talking to you, there must be something, together, when we get to my firm, everyone sits down and talks slowly." ”

"This ...... All right. Uncle Liu didn't seem to doubt what Madame Yu said.

It seems that the Jade Family Trading House is really famous here.

"Brother Liu, don't mind." The old man felt a little embarrassed that he had just suspected Liu Yi.

"It's okay, I'm glad that you have such vigilance, this is very good, if all the people of our New Han Dynasty can be like you, Uncle You, and be so vigilant against some spies who destroy the peace of our New Han Dynasty, then we will reduce our losses a lot." Liu Yi walked over, took the flat shoulder from the old man's hand, and went over to pick up the egg for him.

After a while, the three of them arrived at the Jade Family Trading House in the center of the town.

What Liu Yi wanted to ask was actually just some trivial things, just out of curiosity, but now, since Uncle Liu has been invited, he simply asked a little more clearly.

It turned out that these eggs were all owned by the people in Uncle Liu's village. These were all donated by the people to the New Han Army on the front line. However, as soon as they thought that it was not easy to send eggs and they were easy to break, they thought of simply buying them first, exchanging them for money, and then seeing what they needed, they would buy what and send it to the government.

According to the old man, these things are all voluntary by the people, not only in their village.

Now, they are here, and the government does not charge any additional fees to their people every year in addition to the normal taxes. In this way, their living standards have been greatly improved.

Now, the New Han Army is about to fight, and the people seem to be a little reluctant to see that the New Han Dynasty government has not charged them additional military expenses or anything. In particular, those people who have surplus money and food in their homes, if they don't donate some money, they will be a little unhappy in their hearts.

There is no reason, the army is fighting, but they are eating and drinking spicy food in the rear, right? Without the New Han Army winning the battle, where would they have their hard-won good life? They also don't want their peaceful lives to be shattered.

What's more, although the government of the New Han Dynasty did not levy additional taxes on them, it publicized the war of the New Han Army on the other hand, and occasionally mentioned that the court officials lacked any materials and had to ask the people for something.

You know, which of the people in the Luoyang area has not received the favor of the New Han Dynasty government? At the beginning, Liu Yi provided them with food and drink for free, and helped organize them to build a new home, but now that the imperial court has such a need, how can they let the imperial court take money to buy materials from them?

Without the New Han Dynasty, without Liu Yi, there would be no where they are now. Therefore, the matter of donation is popular in Luoyang.

This, wherever the people donate less, I am afraid that they will be looked down upon by other people.

This kind of thing, Liu Yi estimates, can only happen in this specific period and under certain background conditions. (To be continued......)