Luo Jing traveled with a luxurious envoy. Not counting the generals, there were dozens of officials handling other affairs. As for the army, they were quite well prepared.
As the only descendant of the Luo family currently walking in the world, there are fully two hundred brave warriors for personal protection. The selection of brave warriors is strict and everyone knows that they are all warriors who can ride and shoot when mounted, and can charge and kill when dismounted.
Not counting the auxiliary troops, but only the fighting troops, Liu Heng equipped Luo Jing with 800 palace guards. These 800 people were all from the northwest counties of Guanzhong and were warriors skilled in bow and horse.
If something happens to these 1,000 people, plus complete armor, bows and crossbows, one person and three horses, Liu Heng will really give a big credit to the Chehous who have just returned to Chang'an.
There were one person and three horses. Although they were not in a hurry and just kept the horses walking at a normal speed, the speed was still very fast. Smoke and dust were flying on the straight road.
The high mountains on one side continued to retreat from everyone's eyes. Luo Jing looked at the tall peaks, the lingering clouds and mist, and the towering ancient trees, and was a little curious about how majestic those peaks would be if the clouds and mist dissipated.
"Sir, we have entered the Weihan Passage. Once we get out of here, it will be a smooth road."
Luo Jing did not leave Wuguan and go to Nanyang on this trip. Instead, he followed the ancient road, leaving Hangu Pass, and walked overland all the way through the old lands of the Three Jin Dynasties, and then to the land of Qi and Chu.
Hearing this, Luo Jing said: "I'll go to Luoyang to repair it, and by the way, I'll gather some people in Luoyang. I want to ask some questions."
The mission then headed eastward and soon entered Henan County and arrived in Luoyang, a fertile land surrounded by Yiluo Water.
Luo Jing looked at the majestic city at the end of his gaze, and said proudly to the accompanying courtiers: "Gentlemen, look.
This majestic Luoyang City was built by my ancestor King Su a thousand years ago. Even now, it is still one of the great cities in the world.
It is called Luoyang because of Luoshui, and my family name was also born because of Luoshui. When you come here, you can't help but worship the god of Luoshui. "
As soon as Luo Jing said these words, many of the officials accompanying him couldn't help but started to get upset. We don't even know the name of our great-grandfather, but you can still tell us about things that happened a thousand years ago.
Is it great to have a long-lasting inheritance?
Can it be shown off in front of us if it has been passed down for a long time?
Although they were either envious or sad, everyone still said: "We should sacrifice."
Then I heard Luo Jing say: "When the ancestors were equal, ancestor Lingjun took charge of the country. She never married. After her death, she turned into a spirit to serve King Su. Together with the former concubine Mi, she became the god of Luoshui. You must be Respectfully, if you are disrespectful, don’t blame me for the sharpness of my sword.”
Everyone was awed when they heard this. Except for a few people who were originally from the old land of Luo Kingdom, everyone else was awed. They didn't expect such a thing to happen.
These are legends from the Zhou Dynasty, and many people don’t understand them. The Luo family also does not have large-scale publicity, but Luo Jing has decided to properly tell the story of his ancestors in the coming years. Promote it and make it known to the world.
The top position in people's hearts is only so big. If you don't occupy it, others will occupy it. Just like the supreme position of King Su, there will be others without King Su, so it is better to let King Su occupy it.
Luo Jing then ordered everyone to build a sacrificial platform on the bank of Yiluo River, then took out the sacrifices from the army and held the sacrifice on the bank of Yiluo River.
As soon as this sacrifice was held, the atmosphere of the entire team changed. Major national events were held in the military, and sacrifices were always one of the best ways to enhance morale and cohesion.
After Luo Jing finished offering sacrifices to Ji Lingjun, he led the delegation to Luoyang City. There were many people coming in and out, especially merchants. They almost never stopped for a moment. It seemed that merchants from all over the world had gathered. it's here.
Of course, in fact, it is similar. Luoyang, Handan, Linzi, Wancheng, and Zhaocheng were all cities with the most prosperous commerce in the past. They were quite wealthy. Businessmen in the world could make money by going back and forth among these cities. To obtain a high amount of wealth, Guanzhong is a bit remote, and because the Qin State overemphasized agriculture and neglected commerce in the past, there were many fewer people doing business.
Although Chang'an was the capital of the Han Dynasty, Luoyang was actually richer at least at this time, because the Han royal family valued Luoyang as much as Chang'an. As the capital of the Zhou Dynasty for nearly 800 years, it was also considered to have the aura of the emperor. exist.
Luoyang is built of huge stones and earth blocks, stacked one on top of another. The city walls are high and thick, and the moat outside the city is wide and deep. The water of Yiluo is poured into it. Under the sunshine, it is extremely dazzling. It is the pearl city of Shandong. .
Since there are large arsenals and granaries in and around Luoyang, it is an important place leading to Guanzhong. Once the rebels took control of Luoyang and then attacked from various passes in Luoyang, Guanzhong would even be defeated without a fight.
Therefore, in the Han Dynasty, no ministers, not even princes, were granted the title here, and the soldiers guarding it were also extremely elite.
The governor of Henan County led officials from Henan County and Luoyang City to pay homage to Luo Jing, "I pay my respects to the lord, and he will be in good health."
Luo Jing did not move, and the brave warriors turned over and dismounted, holding their right hands on the handles of the swords on their left waists. A fierce evil aura spread out. They took a few steps forward and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please also send all the county soldiers to Disarm and discard weapons.”
Henan County Sheriff's face changed when he heard this, and he was a little panicked. Unexpectedly, he neglected this point, and said repeatedly: "Your Majesty, I have been negligent. Please forgive me for my negligence."
After saying that, he asked the county soldiers to disarm and retreat. The dare warriors then slowly retreated, but still protected Luo Jing behind him, always paying attention to the surroundings, as if there were hidden arrows hurting people, while the guards flew into the city and took over hundreds of meters. All defenses within.
Luo Jing then Shi Shiran said: "Your Majesty, please don't blame me. I have the emperor's mandate to frighten demons and demons. I have such a huge stake in my life that I cannot ignore it. If you have offended me in any way, please forgive me." One or two.”
Luo Jing's actions indeed made Henan County officials shocked and suspicious. He was too cautious, as if someone wanted to assassinate him.
If ordinary people did this in front of them, they would have been angry. This was a naked disbelief in them. Even the other Luo family members, the Henan County Sheriff was not prepared to tolerate it.
But facing Luo Jing, he could only endure it. The son of King Luo Wen, the most trusted minister and cousin of His Majesty the Emperor, and the second generation with the strongest relationship in the entire Han Dynasty was the one in front of him. Even if he had a prince, he would not be on the throne. Before the throne, I was probably not as good as this one.
Thinking of this, the Henan County Sheriff hurriedly said: "The prince has a great responsibility, and the subordinates know it, how can I dare to blame you?"
Luo Jing glanced at the officials in Henan County. Most of them lowered their heads and remained motionless, looking very obedient, but he knew that this was all appearances.
It has been decades since the founding of the Han Dynasty by Liu Bang, and the world has been at peace for decades, and during the time of peace, the rate of official degradation was extremely fast.
Luo Jing can guarantee that among the dozens of officials in front of him, half of them will definitely be killed. There may be less corruption among these people. After all, those who can become such high-ranking officials are basically from rich families.
But there are definitely those who seize people's fields for family purposes or participate in crimes, because he has seen with his own eyes how many people Luo Xin reprimanded and exiled for this.
Luo Xin has always attached great importance to official governance. He even once said: "Official governance is the foundation of the world. If official governance is corrupted, the talents of heaven and the policies that benefit the country will end up harming the people. Officials must govern solemnly and follow ancient techniques. It can be cured."
All policies in the world depend on people's implementation. No matter how good the policies and original intentions are, as long as the people below try to do something bad, there will always be a way. This is the so-called policy from above and countermeasures from below.
Especially in the Han Dynasty, Luo Xin fully realized that it was unrealistic for the court to tightly control local governance. Each locality must formulate its own policies according to the situation of each place within the general framework of the court.
This gives the local government a lot of power. This method has advantages and disadvantages. When strongmen like Luo Xin are in power, local officials are cautious and do not dare to go too far. But once the court does not have a prime minister who can coordinate the overall situation, the local government will You will let yourself go.
Thinking of this, Luo Jing entered Luoyang City surrounded by brave warriors and imperial guards, followed closely by officials from Henan County.
Looking at the guards with swords and guns and cold armor, as well as Luo Jing's somewhat immature but extremely serious face, he couldn't help but tremble in his heart, not knowing what the servant in front of him wanted to do.
After entering Luoyang City, Luo Jing went straight to Luo's residence here.
Yes, the Luo family has always had a mansion here, which has been passed down since the Bang and Zhou Dynasties. After several repairs, after the destruction of the Qin Dynasty and the establishment of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bang returned a large number of things that once belonged to the Luo family.
(End of chapter)
