After decades of construction, a large number of landmark buildings have appeared in Tokyo, such as Imperial City Square, Zhaolie Temple, Shangqing Palace, Daxiangguo Temple, Nanshi, Taihe Tower, etc.
Tokyo is a place where water flows criss-cross. The main and branch water veins with the Bianhe River as the core bring abundant waterway transport capacity. The Bianhe River passes through the city and spans more than ten Hongqiao bridges on both sides, which serve as an important part of convenient transportation in the city. , has also become a symbol of Kaifeng.
Over and over again, the government built 72 bridges, large and small, in and outside Kaifeng, known as the "Seventy-two Bridges in Tokyo". Thirty-six of them were planned and built when Kaifeng was newly built, and the last thirty-six were built by subsequent governors according to actual needs. Today, they are spectacular. Of course, there are not just seventy-two bridges in Tokyo, but these bridges are more famous.
Tongqing Bridge is outside Luocheng, running north-south and more than twenty-four feet and three feet long. It connects the north and south cities. It is a transportation hub with the largest flow of people in the city. The straight road to the south goes straight into Nan City, and to the east is It is the largest cargo terminal in the city.
Different from many bridges with wooden structures, Tongqing Bridge is completely built of bricks and stones. Its arched structure is like a rainbow lying on the waves. It is decorated with green trees and red flowers and lanterns all year round. It is magnificent and colorful, attracting a large number of tourists to stop and watch.
Both sides of the Bianhe River are crowded with people. When the spring flowers are blooming, the Tongqing Bridge is also in a busy state. Pedestrians, vehicles and horses pass by, and the noise is endless.
Liu Yang was standing on the top of the bridge, with his hands slightly supported on the white stone railings, looking at the Bianshui under his feet in trance. On the capitals of the pillars, ligers and tigers of different shapes were carved. The two lions and tigers nearby seemed to be smiling at Liu Yang.
The prosperous scene always brings joy and dispels many of the gloom accumulated in Liu Yang's heart. The space under the Tongqing Bridge is huge and can accommodate a two-thousand-stone ship. However, due to the season, the water level is still low. Most of the boats traveling on the river at this time are small Bian boats. Even if there are large ships, the draft is extremely shallow.
Amidst the rhythmic chants, Liu Yang's thoughts gradually drifted away, and his eyes became slightly blurred. The sun has passed, the Golden Crow is lurking, and a lot of light has converged. The sun looks much dimmer. Liu Yang, standing at the head of the bridge, looks a little lonely. Of course, with the guards on guard, no one could disturb him.
Liu Wenji was a little bored and ran and jumped on the bridge under the care of a guard. The bridge deck is flat, but there are stone steps for pedestrians on both sides of the road. Liu Wenji ran from the south bridge to the north bridge, and then from the north bridge to the south bridge. His interest was completely attracted, as if he had discovered Something very interesting.
"Your Highness, I have heard that Liu Fuyin is entertaining guests at the Taihe Tower." Wang Yue, the chamberlain, hurried up to the bridge, bowed respectfully, and reported.
"Oh?" Liu Yang came back to his senses, narrowed his eyes, and asked casually: "Banquet! In what name?"
"It is said that Liu Fuyin took a concubine," Wang Yue reported in a low voice.
Hearing this, Liu Yang couldn't help but smile: "What a happy event! Now that you've heard the good news and have some free time, how can you not join in the fun? Lead the way!"
"yes!"
When he turned around, he saw Liu Wenji who was still "conquering" Tongqing Bridge. Liu Yang showed a kind expression on his face and whispered: "Send someone to escort Wenji back to the palace first!"
"yes!"
"If I remember correctly, Taihe Building is the property of the Dongping Wang family!" Liu Yang suddenly asked again.
"Back to Your Highness, exactly!"
Taihe Building is now the most luxurious and high-end restaurant in Tokyo. After more than 20 years of operation, it has accumulated a huge reputation. The services are becoming more and more perfect and rich, the style is unique, and the threshold is getting higher and higher. Ordinary people are not entertaining at all. Within the range, of course, ordinary people cannot afford it.
Its apparent owner is named Zhao Xian, and he is a famous businessman in the city of Tokyo and even in the entire Han Dynasty. However, anyone with a little bit of status knows that standing behind the Taihe Tower is the Palace of Dongping Prince.
And that Zhao Xian was originally the general of Dongping King Zhao Kuangzan. When Zhao Kuangzan was still King of Yan and was in command of Youzhou, he followed him. With the towering tree of Dongping Palace as his back, Zhao Xian was naturally successful in doing business, involving all walks of life, including salt, iron, tea and wine, which are stable financial sources. He was involved in it, and accumulated a lot of wealth. Speaking of millions, there are always people with half a million guan in their pockets.
Of course, Taihe Building is still the main business of Zhao Xian's business. It is the core industry and the most closely connected bridge with Dongping Palace. The role of the restaurant is obviously not limited to welcoming people and sending them off.
At the beginning, Zhao Kuangzan followed Emperor Liu to Beijing after the Qianyu Northern Expedition. After that, he vigorously developed industries and managed money, with the intention of clarifying his ambition and dispelling Emperor Liu's suspicion.
But he never thought that over the past twenty years, the family's property would have experienced explosive growth, and it had doubled countless times. Each of these meritorious nobles of the Han Dynasty came from a wealthy family. Even those who kept the imperial salary and gifts could still live a comfortable life, not to mention a well-run family like Zhao Kuangzan.
Today's Taihe Building looks more luxurious than in the past, with the word "expensive" highlighted. Money is expensive, and people are expensive. The facilities were also more complete. In order to provide a place for guests to park their carriages and horses, it was expanded to the north and a large area was enclosed. In the process of the collapse of the boundaries of the city and the city, they were the first to tear down the walls of the city.
When Liu Yang arrived at Taihe Building, the restaurant was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, making it a joyful and festive scene. There were many vehicles parked behind the restaurant, and the canopy was gathered. It was obvious that there were many guests attending the banquet, and they were all people of extraordinary status.
Today, the most important guest in Taihe Tower is Kaifeng Fu Yin. Even if he only takes a concubine, he must put down his dignity, show utmost respect, and arrange it properly.
Of course, this respect comes from the power of Kaifeng Prefect. After all, this is the only second-level prefect in the world, and its status is higher than most Taoist officials. At the same time, the background of Kaifeng Fu Yin is something Taihe Tower has to pay attention to.
Today's Kaifeng Prefecture Yin's surname is Liu, and his name is Jichang. People with the surname Liu are not necessarily relatives of the royal family, but Liu Jichang, the governor of Kaifeng, is exactly that, and his status is very noble. Although he belongs to the collateral line, he is the eldest son of King Xu Liu Chengyun.
King Xu Liu Chengyun is now the head of the clan. He has always been respected and trusted by Emperor Liu, and he entrusts him with clan affairs. Now that King Xu is in his twilight years, one can imagine the respect Liu Jichang can enjoy as the legitimate first heir to the throne.
Liu Jichang is not yet forty years old now, and is only a few years older than Liu Yang, but he can become the governor of Kaifeng. Some of his personal talents are secondary, and the most important thing is the bonus of his status.
In the Han Dynasty, since Wei Xiao Wang Liu Chengxun and Emperor Liu, there has been no tradition that the prince and the governor of Kaifeng are the heirs to the throne. Therefore, there have been many ministers with foreign surnames in the successive governorships.
Prime ministers such as Wei Renpu and Lu Duan all have resumes in this position. However, the competitive advantages of royal family members in this position are also obvious, such as Murong Yanchao and now Liu Jichang.
Lu Duan was promoted to the center by Emperor Liu. After entering the palace, Emperor Liu also hesitated when considering his successor. In the end, under the influence of the concept of "Liu's world", he chose Liu Jichang, his nephew.
Of course, Emperor Liu's nepotism was also based on his talents. Liu Jichang's resume was equally rich. He started as a county magistrate, served as a prefecture magistrate, and served as Xiangyang Prefecture. Before being transferred to Kaifeng Prefecture, he was the transfer envoy to Huguang. Now, he has only been serving for one year. Year.
In the magnificent banquet hall, people were buzzing with people, drinking and drinking, and it was a scene of singing and dancing. As the center of the banquet, Liu Jichang sat safely and contentedly enjoyed the flattery and compliments of various guests.
Liu Jichang looks very good. He is a handsome middle-aged man who looks elegant and dignified. Because he was taking a concubine, he was dressed very festively, and his long beard was carefully groomed. As he changed cups and cups, he always had a reserved smile on his face.
If it was just for taking a concubine, it wouldn't be so extravagant, it would just be a pretext for a party. In addition to relatives and friends, the invited guests are mostly dignitaries, colleagues and elites in the capital. They are all celebrities from the upper class. These people need an opportunity to communicate.
Liu Jichang obviously wanted to achieve something when he took office in Kaifeng Mansion, which required support from all aspects. He could not be as diligent as Zhao Kuangyi, nor could he be as steady and steady as Lu Duan, so he could only think of other aspects.
For a high-profile position like Kaifeng Mansion, if you want to achieve success, you cannot rely solely on your status to achieve success. However, the original political achievements of Murong Yanchao, the Duke of Luan, the emperor's uncle, gave him a reference. Murong Yanchao was a construction fanatic, so he also needed an entry point. If you want to succeed, you need nothing more than power and money, and among these guests, there are many people who can provide help in these two aspects.
During the entertainment period, the servant hurried over and whispered something to Liu Jichang. Those who had been paying attention to Liu Jichang soon discovered that Fu Yin's face flashed with surprise and quickly became serious.
He stood up abruptly, cupped his hands and clasped his fists, and after a brief apology, he turned around and left the table, ignoring the curious looks of others. In an elegant room in Taihe Building, Liu Yang had been waiting for a while.
(End of chapter)
