25. Luoyang is prosperous(2/2)
There are a little shouting on the street, which are the vegetables and fruits picked by villagers in the early morning.
According to Li Yijian, there are many markets in Luoyang City, which are so busy that it is very lively, but villagers have to undergo inspections by soldiers when they enter the city and are occasionally exploited.
Therefore, most of these villagers gathered outside the city, and there were such small markets in all directions of Luoyang, and the prefectures in the city didn't care much.
Of course, the taxes must be paid for setting up a stall here.
“Where is there?”
Chen Qiu looked out and saw hundreds of feet away from the city, there was a place like a large mansion, and there were soldiers wearing swords and guns and armor patrolling. It looked quite strict and no one around dared to approach it.
He asked, and the bald boy was like a tour guide and immediately replied:
"That is the purchase place outside the city of the Tiance Army's Luoyang Camp, which is the place where the army contacts the city. Luoyang Camp is still going east, 10 miles away."
"There are also Tiance Army in Luoyang?"
Chen Qiu narrowed his eyes.
Li Yijian explained:
"The Luoyang Camp was built by the previous dynasty. The dynasty's king did not like it. The Luoyang Prefecture Order threatened to demolish the camp many times. However, although the camp was abolished, there were 1,000 soldiers in it, so it was garrisoned by the local guards in Luoyang..."
The bald boy shook his head with a very disdainful expression.
Obviously, he admires the Tiance Army, who defends his country very much, and has no good impression of Luoyang City, the soldiers who only know how to exploit the people.
"This Southern Dynasty is probably a pill."
Chen Qiu complained in a low voice.
As far as he has seen in the past few days, from top to bottom, no matter the wealthy businessmen, he really has no favoritism for the Southern Dynasty court.
"Let's separate here."
Everyone passed through the bustling city outside the city. When they approached the city gate, Lei Shiyin took the initiative to resign to the three of them.
The eldest lady got off the horse with Qingqing's help. She tidied up her clothes and said to the three of them:
"The city gate official was filled with money by his father. He recognized me, so he didn't dare to act rashly. I'm waiting for the Beggars and Heluo Gang to come from this city gate. You can go to the city first."
"If things are done, you will have an invitation to the Li family's brother's mansion."
After saying that, she leaned over to Li Yijian who had dismounted, and she said:
"Brother Li, you must treat Senior Brother Chen Qiu and Sister Qingqing well, and you must not neglect it. After this storm, I will tell my father that your Li family will have a future."
Li Yijian nodded, Miss Shiyin waved to Qingqing, and nodded to Chen Qiu, who was expressionless, then took a deep breath, walked towards the city gate with a majestic pace.
The guards didn't know the eldest lady and wanted to stop them, but were slapped in the face by Lei Shiyin.
The young lady's aura was fully opened and she scolded her with awesomeness.
The soldiers were forced to shrink and quickly called the city gate official. Several pawns from the Heluo Gang in the crowd around saw the eldest lady appearing, and without saying a word, they protected Lei Shiyin.
They were eager to show off, so they held sticks and shouted loudly, driving away the people around them, and Lei Shiyin did not stop them.
Since we have arrived in Luoyang, this matter will be a little bigger and will intimidate the gang to facilitate the father's work.
Chen Qiu watched coldly.
Although Lei Shiyin was young, she was indeed trained by the Lei Master. Every move was quite organized. She must be a super scheming woman when she grew up.
He looked at Qingqing who was worried beside him again, and couldn't help but sigh.
If this stupid girl had half of Lei Shiyin's scheming, he wouldn't have to protect her everywhere.
A moment later, the city gate official wearing a black official robe, a black official hat, and a drunken official came to the city gate. When he saw Miss Lei Shiyin with a cold face, he was awakened by seventy minutes of drunkenness.
He did not dare to neglect, and welcomed Miss Shiyin into the city with a flattering look on his face, and scolded the soldiers to protect him.
He also sent a wise soldier to ride a horse to report the message to the Grand Mansion, and told the good news that the two days had been anxious and almost turned the whole of Luoyang upside down.
"Let me go into the city too."
The bald boy said to Chen Qiu and Qingqing:
"My parents must have been waiting in a hurry. It just so happened that my family lives not far from the city gate."
The soldiers were busy escorting the young lady, and they had to check on the people entering the city, so they were spared from exploitation.
The three of them successfully entered the city. The gates of Luoyang City were thick and were no less than the city walls that Chen Qiu saw in Chang'an in his previous life.
It is worthy of being a world-class city. With the thickness of this city wall, it is probably difficult to blow open a few cannons.
And as soon as you enter the city, the prosperous scene comes to your face.
There are various shops on both sides of the street, and the crowds are constantly flowing, which is much more lively than the small market outside the city.
The "citizens" in the city, whether they are dressed or spoke in their behavior, are indeed more decent than the villagers.
The bald boy who led the way also looked proud, obviously feeling proud of the prosperity and dignity of his hometown.
But Qingqing is used to seeing the prosperity of Suzhou, and the Jiangnan land is not worse than Luoyang. As for Chen Qiu's eyes, the decent thing in front of him...
It's really not tasty.
Just kidding, a third-tier town in the previous life was much more prosperous than the Luoyang streets in front of me.
These two cannot be compared at all. They are completely full-face crushing brought by productivity. What Chen Qiu cares more about is the rows of ancient buildings on both sides of the street.
This is something you can’t see in any film and television city or any antique city.
"There are almost tens of thousands of people living in Luoyang City. Since the previous dynasty, this is the best commercial thoroughfare in the world."
Li Yijian led the way forward and said to Chen Qiu and Qingqing:
"Since you two have come, you might as well stay for a few more days. If you want to go to Suzhou, it is probably difficult to travel, so it is better to go by water."
"I'll tell my dad about it. I'll find a boat that goes to Luoyang and Badu. When you arrive at Badu, you can change to land or continue to take water. You will soon arrive in Suzhou."
"The next road is a prosperous place, and senior brother and Qingqing don't have to suffer the pain of walking."
Chen Qiu glanced at Qingqing, turned his head and clasped his fists at the bald boy:
"Then please, Brother Li."
"I dare not, I dare not."
Li Yijian laughed, pointing to a luxury place in front of him, walking outside the door, and taking up most of the streets of the mansion, saying:
"First go to my house to take a break and wash away the dust, and then I will introduce my parents to my senior brother and Qingqing."
"Senior brother saved me from water and fire, and he also gave me the kindness of teaching art. You don't have to be restricted. You can treat my family as your own. If you go to Luoyang again, you don't have to look for any inns and inns."
Chapter completed!