In the early morning, in the city of Luoyang, Li Xiang, dressed as a noble prince, rode on a horse, leading six people, Xing Tian, Dian Wei, Liu Bowen, Guo Jia, Xun Yu, and Yang Lian, in front of more than a dozen tigers dressed as guards from ordinary aristocratic families. Under the protection of Wei, he swaggered out of the city and was about to start his first private visit incognito.
Of course, those dozen Tiger Guards were only superficial guards, and there was no telling how many people there were secretly. Li Xiang has always been a person who is relatively afraid of death. Unless necessary and unless there is enough profit, he will never expose himself to danger. This time for a private visit via incognito, you must be prepared for your own safety.
Luoyang City, which had been the imperial capital of the Han Dynasty for more than two hundred years, had experienced Dong Zhuo's devastation. However, in the past few years, under the governance of Li Xiang and his subordinates, the prosperity of the past was gradually restored. On the lively streets, people are coming and going, shouting is endless, various stalls are lined up, and shops are in groups.
"My lord, how can you eat food from a place like this?" Dian Wei glanced at the rough food on the table and immediately whispered worriedly.
Li Xiang immediately rolled his eyes and said, "How many times have I told you, what should you call me when you come out?"
Dian Wei reacted immediately and said quickly: "Young Master, Young Master."
As for the content of what Dian Wei said, Li Xiang did not take it seriously. Although he has become accustomed to delicacies from the mountains and seas over the years, he came from an ordinary family before traveling through time. Why couldn't he eat the food that ordinary people eat?
What's more, even after time travel, he often went in and out of military camps, went out to fight, and suffered as much as he should. How could he be so squeamish?
Besides, since he came to Luoyang, he has not really visited the folk. I just took advantage of this opportunity for a private visit incognito, and before leaving Luoyang City, I took a walk around the city.
"That's right!" After Li Xiang nodded with satisfaction, he smiled at Xun Yu and said, "Brother Wen Ruo, how do you feel about Chengde Street, which has just been expanded for a month?
This time, among the people following Li Xiang, Xing Tian and Dian Wei were bodyguards, mainly because they couldn't pretend to be anything else because of their looks. Liu Bowen, Guo Jia, and Xun Yu were the children of aristocratic families who traveled with him.
Xun Yu was stunned for a moment. He was still a little uncomfortable with this title. He smiled and said, "Brother Zifeng, it's very good. In just one month, we planned and built such a prosperous street. It's really extraordinary. It’s enough to show that the people in the court are attentive!”
Although he was a little uncomfortable with this kind of title, Xun Yu got into the mood immediately.
"Yes! It's true, but Luoyang is the economic, political, and cultural center of the entire Han Dynasty. It embodies the national prestige of the Han Dynasty and is also the most prosperous place in the entire Han Dynasty. Such a scene is not surprising!" Li Xiang smiled and opened his mouth. He said, "If one day, everywhere in the world is as prosperous as Luoyang, that is what we should pursue!"
"It seems that these gentlemen are from big families?" At this time, the old shopkeeper of the tea shop suddenly came over with several bowls of hot food on a tray. He was about fifty years old, and his hair was already half white. There are obvious wrinkles on his face, but he is in good spirits.
"Haha, why do you say that?" Li Xiang asked everyone to sit down and smiled at the old shopkeeper.
"These young masters have good temperament, and they are accompanied by such majestic guards. This is not something ordinary people can have. Moreover, only young masters who belong to a big family can have such a tone as you, young master." The old shopkeeper explained.
"That's it!" Li Xiang said again, "I wonder how the old shopkeeper's life is lately? How much profit does this shop make every day?"
"My life lately is good! It's great. In the past, it was either war or military chaos. There were countless corrupt officials. I was busy all year round and could not get much income. It has been a long time since I had such a comfortable life. Now, this busy life Last year, even though I wasn’t very rich, I still had enough money to buy some things during the holidays. All of this was the kindness of King Jin!” The old shopkeeper immediately said loudly with excitement and reverence.
Back then, Dong Zhuo's Rebellion and other periods caused considerable damage to Luoyang. Even before Dong Zhuo's Rebellion, the imperial court was incompetent and there were countless exorbitant levies and miscellaneous taxes, and the lives of these people were not much better.
Ordinary people like the old shopkeeper have lived a really hard life, so they cherish their current stable and peaceful life very much. Although wars continued all over the world, at least the military disaster had not spread to Luoyang.
"Haha, no one is perfect. Although King Jin is benevolent, he also has shortcomings." Li Xiang said with a smile. It was not only a subconscious act of self-effacement, but also a way to get more praise from the old shopkeeper.
As he said himself, no one is perfect. Only the evaluations he gets from the people are real. Only then can he know what he should do in the future to do better.
However, even Li Xiang did not expect that in his eyes, these ordinary words would make the old shopkeeper instantly full of hostility and said loudly: "Young Master, how can you insult the King of Jin!"
"This young master, no matter what your status is, you dare to insult King Jin. Do you not want to leave Luoyang?"
"Apologise immediately!"
"Otherwise, we will take you to see the officials immediately!" the diners around him shouted in agreement.
"Bastard" Dian Wei stood up suddenly, with a hint of evil in his eyes. How impatient are these ordinary people who dare to question his lord!
"Hey, you dare to show your teeth. Do you know where this is? This is Luoyang. Even if you are a tiger, you have to lie down here peacefully!" A diner said with a proud look in his tone. With deep disdain.
"Everyone, please calm down, everyone, please calm down, I just said something without restraint..." After stopping Dian Wei who wanted to take action, Li Xiang could only explain with a wry smile.
These people were obviously on his side. Besides, even if they weren't, it would be impossible for him to get angry over such a trivial matter. It is said that the general’s forehead can run a horse, and the prime minister’s belly can hold a boat. His belly cannot be smaller than that of the prime minister or the general!
"Congratulations to my lord, the people's support can be used. All the little shopkeepers are so loyal to the king, which shows that my lord is truly destined!" He finally got rid of the entanglement. When Xun Yu was not paying attention, Guo Jia touched him quietly. The ground stepped forward and whispered.
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