Three days later, the outline of Luoyang City appeared in the eyes of Liu Zhang and others.
Liu Zhang was born in Nanyang, and later followed Liu Yan to Jizhou, but never came to Luoyang.
As the political and cultural center of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Luoyang has reached its peak after more than a hundred years of development.
At that time, looking at the entire world, it was also the top metropolis.
The population is over one million, there are many aristocratic families, and high-ranking officials such as the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers all live here.
This is a symbol of power and status!
Luoyang is backed by Mang Mountain and faces Luoshui. The situation is very dangerous.
Luoyang City is nearly four thousand meters from east to west, north to south, and covers an area of about 12 square kilometers.
There are twelve gates on the four walls. Luoyang City has distinct areas, and each city gate leads to a different area, so you cannot move around at will.
Luoyang City, as the political center, has two palaces, the north and the south. There are very prosperous economic activity centers, namely Jinshi, Mashi and Nanshi.
There are also unique cultural areas.
As the political center, the palace occupies the main position in the city. It is divided into the South Palace and the North Palace, both of which are located in the central area.
Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu lived in the South Palace, but starting from Emperor Liuzhuang of Han Ming Dynasty, the North Palace has been expanded.
After extensive repairs, the palace became majestic, with tall gates and majestic momentum.
Moreover, Beigong occupies the most favorable terrain in Luoyang and has been the political center of Luoyang until now.
The prosperity of Luoyang is also reflected in the economic zone. Among them, the big market, also known as the Golden Market, is located in the west of the city, close to Beigong, and is the only market in the city.
The horse market is on the main road outside the east gate, forming a symmetry with the gold market.
Nanshi is on the bank of Luo River in the south of the city.
The three cities all have favorable geographical locations and prosperous commerce.
The cultural district of Luoyang is very unique.
Facing the city wall to the north and the Luo River to the south, the geographical environment is very advantageous. Taixue, Piyong and Mingtang are all located here.
Luoyang City made full use of the favorable terrain between Mang Mountain and Luohe River and built the palace on high ground.
The market stands in a tripod, the streets are wide and straight, the residential areas are orderly, neatly laid out, and magnificent.
Boats, carts, merchants, and merchants were all around, and the abandoned houses and hoards filled the capital.
This is Luoyang!
Although Liu Zhang was outside the city, he had a panoramic view of the outline of the palace and could not help but clenched his fists.
Can I sit in that position in this life? Liu Zhang asked himself questions in his heart.
Liu Yan is a clan member of the Han Dynasty and holds a high position among the Nine Ministers. The mansion is near the upper east gate near the North Palace.
Liu Zhang came to Luoyang for the first time and did not dare to walk around at will. The three of them took a detour to the east and entered through the upper east gate.
The spacious streets of Luoyang still shocked Liu Zhang and Dian Wei.
The street is about 40 meters wide, with three parallel roads separated by earth walls, stretching as far as the eye can see.
Fortunately for Liu Zhang, after all, he came to the next life and was just secretly surprised by the abilities of the ancients.
Dian Wei is a farmer who rarely leaves his one-acre land and has never seen a city of this size.
Taishi Ci once visited Luoyang and gained insights. Seeing that Liu Zhang and Liu Zhang looked like they had never seen the world, they felt a little proud.
Liu Zhang came to his door and couldn't help but become nervous.
"I left home when I was ten years old, and I was still in Jizhou. I wonder if my parents are healthy!"
"And Yan'er..."
Thinking that he and Cai Yan had been separated for five years, his thoughts suddenly surged.
Standing at the door, taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door of his house.
After all, I am a second-generation official, but I still knock on the door when I get home. Liu Zhang thought with some self-deprecation.
After a while, a boy came out of the door. Seeing Liu Zhang's unusual clothes, he asked, "What's the matter, sir?"
None of the servants recognized him, so Liu Zhang shook his head helplessly.
"I am Liu Zhang, please go and report immediately."
The boy nodded in agreement and hurried back to the house.
After a while, the door opened, Liu Yan walked quickly, and at the same time, a woman's excited voice came.
"But Zhang'er is back?"
Liu Zhang stepped forward quickly, knelt down directly in front of Liu Yan and his wife, and kowtowed.
"Zhang is an unfilial son. He has not served his father and mother for many years, which makes them even more worried about me."
Mother Fei quickly helped Liu Zhang up.
"My son doesn't have to be like this. Mother is very good."
Liu Zhang stood up and looked around, but did not see Cai Yan, and felt a little worried.
However, he still respectfully shouted to Liu Yan: "Father."
Liu Yan nodded towards Liu Zhang and showed a satisfied smile.
"Zhang'er, what is this?"
When Liu Yan saw that Liu Zhang was still with two people, he asked.
"Father, this is the child's new guard. Taishi Ci is Ziyi, Dianwei is Erai!"
Liu Zhang introduced the two of them to Liu Yan, and then introduced his parents to them.
"Ziyi, evil comes, these are my father and mother."
The two of them raised their hands together and saluted respectfully.
"Master Liu, Mrs. Liu."
"No need to be polite."
"When evil comes, he really lives up to his name."
Liu Yan was very shocked by the image of Dian Wei, and couldn't help but sigh that he was worthy of his name.
Liu Zhang nodded slightly and said with a smile:
"I was the one who gave Dian Wei his name!"
"It's been a long journey, butler, please arrange for the guests to rest."
Liu Yan watched Tai Shici and his wife being taken away by the housekeeper, and then took Liu Zhang back to the house.
"Brother Huang has written to me about your situation in Beihai. He is full of praise for you."
Liu Yan was very clear about Liu Zhang's situation in Beihai. Huang Wan was a man of noble character, and his recognition made Liu Yan very happy.
Liu Zhang did not show joy, but said in a neither humble nor overbearing tone:
"Uncle Huang, thank you very much. My son just did what he was supposed to do!"
Liu Yan nodded with satisfaction. This son is still so humble and polite!
"Aren't the three brothers here?"
"They are all working in the palace now."
"It's almost time to apply now, I'll be back soon."
Mother Fei looked at the sky outside and estimated that they were already on their way home.
Liu Zhang had little interaction with his three elder brothers. Since he was a child, he had made full use of his time and had little ability to develop relationships.
All the time I squeezed out was given to Cai Yan. After that, he went out to study for five years. Nowadays, most of the people he sees are unrecognizable.
"Mom, where is Yan'er?"
Seeing no one around, Liu Zhang quickly asked about Cai Yan. Logically speaking, Cai Yan would definitely come to greet him.
Fei looked at the nervous Liu Zhang and couldn't help but shook her head.
"Yan'er thinks about you day and night. I didn't tell her you were back. You go find her yourself."
Liu Zhang breathed a long sigh of relief and looked at Liu Yan.
"Father, Yan'er and I..."
Liu Yan laughed, knowing what Liu Zhang meant.
"Don't worry, I will propose marriage for you when Brother Bozhe comes back and becomes a father!"
"Thank you father!"
