Nanjing City.
It is becoming more and more prosperous now, even though Zhuge Liang originally planned a large city and made detailed plans and arrangements. However, the development speed of Nanjing City is still far beyond the original plan, and now there are hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Nanjing City.
The scope of the city has been expanded again and again.
Back then, the relatively remote banks of the Qinhuai River belonged to the outer city area, but now they have expanded to the outskirts of the Qinhuai River. The prosperous and prosperous areas on both sides of the river have actually become the busiest area in the city.
The scale of its city is very large.
The problem that followed was that the area of cultivated land near Nanjing City was rapidly decreasing. After all, as the city expanded and the number of people living there increased, the land was gradually converted into residential buildings.
Fortunately, Nanjing was the imperial capital and was close to the Yangtze River ferry, so food could be drawn from the local area at any time.
There are countless large ships coming and going at Nanjing City's ferry port every day. The transportation of food, fruits and vegetables, agates and jade, and many other utensils made the ferry in the north of Nanjing very prosperous.
Lu Xuan, Cao Cao and his party got off the boat and stood on the shore of the ferry, looking at the countless people coming and going, and the countless businessmen coming and going talking about business, they were all happy.
Cao Cao sincerely admired and said: "Your Majesty, the current Nanjing city is too prosperous. I have seen the world, and I have seen Luoyang, the imperial capital of the Han Dynasty in its glory days. But compared with the current Nanjing city, Luoyang back then was There are many, many differences.”
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Nanjing is very prosperous today, and I believe it will be better in the future."
Nanjing City will further develop in the future because the Ming Dynasty took over a vast area.
The expansion of territory means more resources. Having more resources means that domestic development will not stop. At least the current population is still at a very small stage and is far from being able to meet the current territorial needs.
For a long period of time, the imperial court will have healthy development.
This is the benefit of expansion.
The reason why the Great Yin Empire continues to colonize places and seize various places, and is known as the empire on which the sun never sets, is because there is a lot of land and rich resources outside. It was only with the development of local power in colonized places and the weakening of control that many places lost control.
The area is vast and definitely a good deal.
Because it has many resources.
"Da da!!"
Suddenly, the sound of rapid horse hooves came galloping.
Yang Xiu came on horseback.
As the Commander-in-Chief of the Xiuyi Guards, Yang Xiu has been working in the court for many years and is still outstanding. Any officials found to have violated laws and disciplines will be severely punished. Yang Xiu was promoted by Lu Xuan, and no one dared to stop him. The cabinet headed by Zhang Zhao also expressed support.
Yang Xiu rode his horse to Lu Xuan's side, turned over and dismounted, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, Yang Xiu, pay homage to your Majesty, long live my emperor!"
Lu Xuandao: "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Yang Xiu stood up and stood with a bow.
Lu Xuan said quickly: "How are the health of my father and Duke Zheng?"
Yang Xiu's expression turned serious and he replied: "The Emperor's health is not optimistic, but it is better than Zheng Xuan. Zheng Xuan is bedridden, and since the past two days, he has hardly eaten rice and only drank some porridge and water. The prince went to visit. Many times, at night, the prince would stay at Zheng Xuan's house."
Lu Xuan nodded, looking pleased.
This kid Lu Yu did a good job.
Lu Yu is the prince and has already supervised the country. He must establish his own image to the outside world.
Some princes give people the impression of being weak and useless. Some princes come across as violent and greedy. Some princes give people the impression of being conceited and incompetent.
Lu Yu handled state affairs very well and got along well with the cabinet without major conflicts. Now, as a great scholar of the generation, Zheng Xuan fell ill. Lu Yu greeted Zheng Xuan and went to accompany Zheng Xiaotong in person at night to take care of Zheng Xuan. What was reported to the outside world was that the prince was benevolent and righteous.
Although Lu Yu spoke from the bottom of his heart, because Zheng Xuan taught too much.
But the officials saw something different.
The officials in the DPRK are all good people and politicians. When they see Lu Yu's actions, they understand that they are political means.
Lu Xuan ordered: "Go back to the city immediately."
"Here!"
Yang Xiu nodded.
The group turned to horseback and quickly rushed back towards Nanjing City. As soon as he returned to Nanjing City, Cao Cao went straight home, while Lu Xuan returned to the imperial city first.
Currently, Lu Kang has been recuperating in Nanjing and has not gone to the Five Classics Hall. When Lu Xuan arrived at the imperial city, Lu Yu was still dealing with government affairs and had not come yet. So, Lu Xuan went to the harem and saw Lu Kang lying in the sun, basking in the warm sunshine of early spring.
Lu Kang's face was a little pale, and he was extremely thin, so thin that he was just skin and bones.
After all, he is eighty years old.
Even though he was well maintained, Lu Kang was still old, and his breathing was like a bellows, whirring.
Seeing Lu Kang's eyes narrowed, Lu Xuan waved his hand to the eunuchs and palace ladies waiting on the side to step back, and quietly walked to Lu Kang's side and sat down. He looked at Lu Kang in front of him. His face was covered with age spots, and the folds seemed like ravines, filled with the vicissitudes of time.
There were big bags under his eyes, his gray eyebrows were thick, and the beard on his lips was sparse.
It gives people the feeling of vicissitudes of life.
Already in his twilight years.
During Lu Xuan's years, or in other words since Lu Xuan's campaign, the father and son have been doing their own things. Lu Kang went to the Five Classics Hall to teach knowledge and was intoxicated. Lu Xuan, on the other hand, conquered the east and west, unified the situation in the country, then captured the Japanese country in the southeast, then expanded to the western region, and now captured Tianzhu.
Further, Queen Victoria of Rome was captured.
Everything is based on not paying much attention to Lu Kang.
Lu Xuan felt a little guilty in his heart.
The old father was heartbroken about his former owner. He gave unreserved support to Lu Xuan after time travel, and the past and present have long been integrated into one. Because he was busy with his career, he ignored Lu Kang's old age.
Suddenly, my father really reached his twilight years and was really close to death.
This was why Lu Xuan was a little flustered.
Lu Xuan looked at Lu Kang and instantly made up his mind. This time when I return to Nanjing County, I will first accompany my father well so that my father will not have any regrets in his final journey. While Lu Xuan was watching quietly, Lu Kang suddenly opened his eyes.
He didn't see the waiter.
But I saw a face that I thought about day and night.
Lu Kang's eyes were still a little cloudy, his mind was not clear enough, and he was a little confused. He thought it was a dream, and murmured: "Is my son back? Alas, it's a pity that you are far away in Tianzhu and can't come back. My father doesn't know How long can I live? It would be great if I could see you."
Lu Xuan felt uncomfortable after hearing Lu Kang's words. His father never said anything.
Lu Kang encouraged whatever he wanted to do.
Never hold him back.
Lu Xuan's eyes were sour, he stretched out his hand to hold Lu Kang's thin hand, and said with a smile: "Father, I'm back."
Lu Kang's eyes gradually cleared up, and a look of surprise burst out in his eyes. He grabbed Lu Xuan's hand tightly and said in surprise: "Aren't you in Tianzhu? Why did you come back suddenly? If you go back to Nanjing, what will happen to Tianzhu? Who will be responsible?"
Lu Xuan explained: "Don't worry, with Xun Yu and Lu Su in charge, everything will be fine. Currently, Xiangzhou, which was reestablished in Tianzhu, is on the right track. This time Da Qiao and the others are also coming back, but they are traveling more slowly. , still behind, will come back later."
Lu Kang looked delighted and asked, "Are you still leaving after you come back this time?"
Lu Xuan said: "I'm not leaving."
He wanted to say in his heart that he should leave and go to Fahrenheit City to further preside over the situation and seize a larger territory. Because of the basic structure of the imperial court, it is enough for Lu Yu to preside over it. One generation has its own affairs.
Lu Xuan couldn't worry about domestic affairs.
Lu Yu will naturally do things well.
When Lu Xuan went to Hua's City, he could do things at his own pace.
However, he didn't want to disappoint Lu Kang, so he wanted to spend some time with Lu Kang now.
A smile appeared on Lu Kang's old face, and he said happily: "Okay, okay, you are the emperor after all, and it is not appropriate to be outside all the time. Now that you have returned to Nanjing, the imperial court has a backbone."
Lu Xuandao: "You are always right."
Lu Xuan still held Lu Kang's hand, which was cold and not warm at all. Moreover, Lu Kang's hands were skinny and boney, making him look very old.
Lu Xuan and Lu Kang were talking, mainly Lu Xuan talking about what he saw and heard in the Western Regions, the customs and customs of Tianzhu, and the poverty of the Western Regions and Tianzhu. Lu Kang listened, sometimes listening, sometimes laughing, A few comments from time to time.
After a long time, Lu Kang became tired and went back to his room to rest. Only then did Lu Xuan get up and leave.
Lu Xuan returned to the palace, and Lu Yu followed him.
Lu Yu saluted and said: "Father!"
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "This time your letter came in time. Your imperial grandfather is in poor health and needs someone to accompany him. If I miss it, it will be a lifelong regret."
Lu Yu looked a little sad and said: "The emperor's grandfather is not in good health, and the teacher's health is getting worse and worse. After the diagnosis, the imperial doctor in the palace said that it may have happened in the past few days. Even Divine Doctor Hua and Divine Doctor Zhang are not in charge. There is nothing you can do.”
Lu Xuan comforted and said: "Birth, old age, illness and death are human nature, not to mention that Duke Zheng spent his life writing books, preaching and teaching. He also trained you and Zhuge Liang in his later years, and created countless talents for the country. That's enough! "
Lu Yu nodded, looked at Lu Xuan and said, "Father, I have a request."
Lu Xuan asked: "Tell me about it."
Lu Yu solemnly said: "The teacher's illness has become uncontrollable. Now the Zheng family is preparing for the funeral. I hope that after the teacher passes away, he can keep vigil for the teacher and finally bury him."
"Can!"
Lu Xuan answered without thinking.
Lu Yu has filial piety, which is a good thing.
Lu Yu further said: "The court is still discussing something. It is said that the teacher's name has the same character 'Xuan' as the father's name. Some people suggested that the teacher change his name to avoid conflict with the father. The son and minister said that the father If the emperor has no request, then nothing will change."
Lu Xuan didn't care about this matter at all, and said with a smile: "It's nothing, there is no need to change it. In addition, we can set a rule that there is no need to avoid the emperor's name, and there is no need to change the name."
"Father, Holy Ming!"
Lu Yu said happily.
Lu Xuan smiled softly and ordered: "Let's go, come with me to Zheng's house and visit Duke Zheng."
"Here!"
Lu Yu stood up and answered.
The father and son left the imperial city in a carriage and went straight to the mansion where Zheng Xuan lived in the city.
