Wancheng, Nanyang.
This was once the hub for Yao, Shun, Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han to control the south, and it was also the place where the Eastern Han Dynasty flourished!
Because it is adjacent to the Qinling Mountains and faces the Han River, with convenient transportation and an important location, it was an important city a long time ago! It was often used by the dynasty as a royal city for the royal family to entrust the king with the help of the royal family or important ministers to monitor the place.
Of course, the reason why Xiao Han knew it was not because of its dangerous terrain, unique location, or rich history.
It was just because of the song "The Inscription of a Poor Room" that made him stand for a whole class when he was in school!
"Zhuge Lu in Nanyang, Yunting in Western Shuzi, Confucius said: How ugly is this?"
Unfortunately, the fat female teacher with a pockmarked face said: "If you can't carry it, go and stand in the back! Don't let me see your ugly face!"
"Ah! You don't even look in the mirror. Who is the ugly one?" Xiao Han spat through gritted teeth. He looked at Nanyang City, which was getting closer and closer not far away, and suddenly his heart moved: "Why don't you take advantage of Liu Yuxi's absence?" Born, secretly go and blow up Zhuge Lu! Then when he points to his shabby thatched hut and brags, he won't be able to boast so well?"
This evil thought became more and more addictive, and Xiao Han seemed to have seen the poet pointing at his thatched house and being speechless! However, he also knows that if you think about this kind of thing, it's okay if you just get addicted to it, but if you really want to do it, it is absolutely impossible!
Although the real Zhuge Liang in history is not as magical as in the novel, the name of Zhuge Wuhou is still very resounding! If this was not a good thing and someone caught him, he would probably be beaten to death, which would be a minor offense!
"Xiao Han?" In the swaying carriage, Xiao Han was thinking wildly when he saw Liu Hongji getting in at some point. Then he reached out and lifted Xiaodong aside who was warming himself by the fire, and he sat down on the small charcoal stove. On the side, he grinned and asked Xiao Han: "Nanyang is just ahead. I heard that this is where Zhuge Liang lived before?"
"Nonsense!" Xiao Han shivered at the cold wind brought in by Liu Hongji. He quickly tightened his clothes and said angrily: "Why, you still want to admire the style of Marquis Wu?"
"Well, let's forget it. At this time, it's more important to go home to celebrate the New Year!" Liu Hongji laughed when he heard this, and then skillfully took out a cigarette from his arms, put it under his nose and took a whiff, then borrowed it from the carriage The small charcoal stove inside was ignited, and finally I took a comfortable puff.
"But if you really pass by Wuhou Temple, it would be nice for our brothers to come down and offer incense sticks!" Liu Hongji murmured with satisfaction amid the mist.
"Wuhou Temple, who knows where it is! We have never been here before." Xiao Han was so tickled by Liu Hongji's smoking action that he couldn't help but follow suit.
So soon, the two big smoking guns began to smoke together in the carriage. They were so choked that even Xiaodong had to cough and jump out of the carriage. He only dared to follow behind and did not dare to stay inside.
"Grandpa, grandpa, look at that car smoking~"
On the road leading to the city gate, a little girl with a bun on her head accidentally saw the smoke coming out of the carriage in front of her from the gap in the door and window. She couldn't help but open her eyes curiously, pointed at it and shouted to the old man next to her. .
"Shh..." After hearing the little girl's cry, the old man also glanced at the driver's seat. However, when he saw clearly the specifications of the driver and the horseback escort accompanying it, he quickly covered his head. The little girl's mouth said: "Don't dare to talk nonsense! There is nothing like cigarettes! You must be blinded!"
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu..." The little girl is young, at the age of innocence and innocence. How does she know that the world is sinister? Grandpa covered his mouth, struggled a few times but couldn't get it open, and didn't dare to bite him. He could only stare at the smoking car with wide eyes as it drove towards the city gate, but he was still angry in his heart: "I How can it be dazzling, it’s obviously just smoking!”
Nanyang city gate
Like other cities, this place was crowded with people entering and leaving the city as usual. However, compared with the city that Xiao Han passed through along the way, there were obviously more people here. The long queue showed almost no trace of movement. .
"Get in line! Get in line! Come one by one! Don't rush, whoever dares to squeeze in again, I will recognize you, but my knife will not recognize you!"
Under the tall city gate, several city gate guards ran back and forth, as if checking something. After only a while, they were so busy that they were sweating profusely. At this time, a few short-sighted people wanted to go over. Cutting in line immediately provoked a volley of curses from the soldiers, which made these people shrink their necks and run to the back of the line as if they were running away.
Xiao Han and his party arrived here at this time. Seeing that there was a huge crowd in front of them, the driver quickly reined in his horse, breathed into the frozen palm of his hand, and jumped onto the shaft of the cart, stretching his neck. Looking forward, I want to see when it will be my turn to enter the city.
From Lingnan to Chang'an.
Xiao Han and his party did not disclose the identities of themselves and Liu Hongji, and just pretended to be ordinary travelers and went on their way normally.
This is not to say that Xiao Han is low-key, but if his identity is made public, then wherever he goes, a lot of local officials will come over to flatter him!
Look at the usual situation, when a patrolling censor leaves the capital, he will be treated as an ancestor by local officials, and they will enjoy themselves to the best of their ability. They are afraid that he will return to the emperor and give them a little shoe to wear, let alone Xiao Han and Liu Hongji. of! If I didn't go out of the city to meet each other, I would be sorry for the two people's identities!
When that time comes, it is estimated that being impeached by the censor will only cause a small disturbance to the local area, but delaying the trip home will be a big deal. Xiao Han and the others still want to go home to celebrate the New Year!
"What happened in front!"
Xiao Han, who was arguing with Liu Hongji in the carriage whether it was right or wrong for Zhuge Liang to leave Qishan seven times, also felt something was wrong outside. He opened the curtain and took a look outside.
"I don't know!" The idiot standing on the car's shaft smiled naively, stamped his cold feet and said, "It seems something happened in the city, and martial law is under way!"
"Martial law? What is the martial law for this Chinese New Year?" Hearing what the fool said, Xiao Han frowned and muttered a few words, but did not take it to heart. He continued to lower the curtain and told Liu Hongji that Adou was the smart man. , not only will one be rich until death, but also it will not implicate the thoughts of future generations such as the common people.
However, these ideas that were popular in later generations were obviously not feasible in the Tang Dynasty. Even Liu Hongji looked at him with shock and contempt after hearing this.
"Is Adou a smart man? For his own selfish gain, he ruined the empire his father built for him! Such a ridiculous and shameless prodigal, you actually call him a smart man?!"
