According to the regulations of the official roads of the Song Dynasty, the roadside must be lined with willows and green pines and cypresses. In order to protect the road from wind and sand in the north, the roadbed in the south must be reinforced.
Every five miles along the official road, a stone tablet must be erected, with the traffic regulations in the ceremonial order engraved on it, and the number in a conspicuous place. Pedestrians who know arithmetic can know how far they have traveled at a glance.
Of course, rules are rules and reality is reality.
Di Jin and his party went south from Hedong Road to Bingzhou and arrived at Kaifeng Mansion on Gyeonggi Road. On the way, they saw no official road that strictly abided by these regulations.
But the closer we get to Bianjing, the roads do become wider and wider, and there are even drainage ditches made of bricks and stones on both sides. It is said that in the right season, lotus flowers will be planted in them.
However, when we were still far from the city wall and reached the suburbs, there was no free space on both sides of the official road.
Bustling streets, row upon row of houses, ordinary people's homes with white walls and black tiles, wealthy merchants' gardens with high walls and cornices, and temples and Taoist temples with glazed tile roofs. If they hadn't seen the city walls of Bianjing yet, they might have thought they had already entered. To the city.
There are even more people on the road. It was still snowing heavily two days ago, and now the official road is still bustling with people, with cars and horses going north and south as far as the eye can see.
Not only this official road, Bianjing has thirteen city gates, and all waterways are like this!
No wonder Zhou Bangyan's "Biandu Fu" said that dates from Anyi, oranges from Jiangling, lacquer from Chenxia, hemp from Qilu, ginger, cinnamon and rice, silk and cloth, fish and abalone, salt and fermented fermented soybean... all over the world. All things are gathered in this city, everything is there and cannot be forgotten.
Of course, Zhou Bangyan, the "Du Fu in Ci", was not yet born, and the 7,000-word "Biandu Fu" was also dedicated to Shenzong. Today's Tiansheng period is actually the early period of the Northern Song Dynasty, and Bianjing City is not as described in the description. As prosperous.
But even so, both Lin Xiaoyi, who had never been out of Bingzhou, and Lei Jiu, who had seen the world in the north, were dumbfounded. Lei Cheng even widened his eyes and sighed sincerely: "As expected of the capital! "
Di Jin paid more attention to a scenic spot outside the city.
Qionglin Garden.
For imperial examination scholars, this place is definitely a holy place. In the former Tang Dynasty, there was the Qujiang Banquet, which was specially used to entertain high school Jinshi. Scholars.
Moreover, after the results of the Jinshi exams are released, the new Jinshi can also wear a red hairpin and parade through the streets from Xuandemen all the way to Qionglin Garden.
The origin of this custom is said to have been eleven years ago in the eighth year of Dazhong Xiangfu. Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty selected Cai Qi as the number one scholar. He loved his appearance and talent, so he rewarded Cai Qi with a royal horse for his riding, and ordered the ban on the army. Page specifically for Cai Qiqingdao.
It is said that on that day, the No. 1 scholar was very high-spirited, with wings on his head, wearing a brocade robe, and being guarded by the imperial army. He paraded on horseback on the imperial street. People along the way came to the streets to watch, and imitated others.
This statement does not come from official history. In the history of the Song Dynasty, there is only "the number one scholar was given to Zou, starting from the beginning of Qi", but it is indeed talked about by future generations.
Just imagine that after studying hard for ten years, once you become a Jinshi, your future is not only unlimited, but you can also parade through the streets on horseback, and let tens of thousands of people from the capital gather on the roadside to watch and admire. What an honor it is!
Di Jin's interest in Bianjing City was just like that. He was used to seeing modern bustling cities. No matter how good an ancient city was, it would be so shocking to see an ancient city.
On the contrary, he was very moved by the treatment of being paraded on horseback in the capital of a country, with the whole city watching.
Just as he was thinking about it, Lei Cheng pointed forward and said loudly: "The capital is here!"
Everyone looked far away, and could vaguely see the towering dark blue city wall, which was five feet high and nearly fifty miles long. It protected the largest city in the world, which made Lin Xiaoyi and Lei Jiu feel dazzled again. .
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But seeing the city gate approaching, Zhu Er, who became silent gradually, shrank involuntarily.
Along the way, their posture was relaxed and their mood was relaxed. Even if the evil ghost in the inn killed people, it was not for them after all. At most, it was to get them into unnecessary trouble.
But once you enter the giant city of Bianjing, a giant creature standing in front of the ordinary people will reveal its ferocious fangs.
Imperial City Division!
She has not forgotten how she was targeted in Bingzhou. The local richest man forged that his baby daughter was abducted by thieves, and he searched the whole city to find her...
Although the Lei family has now chosen to defect and even killed Jiang Huaiyi, the Lei family will only be able to gain prestige in Bingzhou, and they will only be small shrimps in the capital.
Now it seems that the only thing I can really rely on is the scholar in front of me and the power behind him?
Di Jin felt the gaze from behind, and without looking back, he said calmly: "Zhu'er!"
Although the pronunciation was the same, Zhu Er knew very well that this was the maid's name, but she felt strangely at ease and responded skillfully: "Master!"
Di Jin nodded slightly, and Lin Xiaoyi took out the road guide for the five of them and entered the city smoothly.
As soon as you enter the city, you will be greeted by various shops and colorful buildings with colorful doors, eye-catching and attracting business.
Pedestrians are jostling one after another, and there is an endless flow of officials on horseback, hawkers, monks carrying baskets, prostitutes walking through the market, libertines drinking and laughing, and idle people gathering in groups. On the same street, there are scholars, farmers, industry, and merchants, three religions and nine streams. All gathered here, like a slowly unfolding bustling picture, leaping into view.
"A realistic version of Riverside Scene during Qingming Festival!"
Di Jin took back what he said before. This kind of antique scene is indeed rare to see. He blended into the crowd with a rare interest in visiting.
As we walked, Lei Jiu suddenly came up behind us and whispered: "Sir, after entering the city gate, there are idle men watching us all the time. They are already two blocks away from us."
Di Jin actually had a vague feeling, but his martial arts hadn't reached the point where his Qi could lock hostility, so he couldn't be sure. At this moment, he heard a calm voice: "Are you asking for money?"
Lei Jiu said in a deep voice: "It's not like..."
Although they could be seen as out-of-town tourists at a glance, there were only three servants, Lin Xiaoyi, Zhu Er, and Lei Jiu. If they were not from wealthy families, they were extremely confident warriors.
Generally speaking, local idlers will not pay attention to this kind of people, and other businessmen have more money than them.
That's why Lei Jiucai was very nervous.
However, Di Jin knew that if the Imperial City Secretary was so powerful that he could keep an eye on them as soon as they entered the city, he would not let the idle men reveal their whereabouts. He simply said: "Go back and see these idle men and ask them what is going on." .”
Lei Jiu was stunned, then turned around and looked for him directly.
After communicating for a while, the idle men seemed to be very happy and left quickly. Not long after, they brought a well-dressed old man over. He bowed in front of them and said, "But Liu Lang of the Di family is here? The Guo family of Taiyuan is willing to serve as landlords. , pick up the wind and cleanse the dust for Liulang!"
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