After sending the matchmaker and Wang Zhong out, Lin Shengyuan returned to the yard happily. I saw my daughter sitting under the pomegranate tree, watching two butterflies flying, and remained motionless for a long time. Her expression was neither sad nor happy, and she didn't know what she was thinking.
Stepping forward, Lin Shengyuan said: "My son, the matchmaker has just arrived, and your marriage to Xuanfu has been decided. We still need to discuss when to hold the wedding. Oh my God, we have worked hard for so many years, and today we finally This is a good thing!"
Lin Xi turned around, looked at her father, and said in confusion: "Dad, is this a good thing?"
Lin Shengyuan said: "Xuanfu is only in his early twenties, but he is already in a high position and governs dozens of states! This kind of marriage can't be obtained even by praying to gods and Buddhas! It falls on your head all of a sudden. Isn’t that a good thing?”
Lin Xi said: "But I don't know what kind of person Xuanfu is. Who knows what will happen if we live together?"
Lin Shengyuan smiled and said: "What are you talking about? With the power of Xuanfu, no matter how I look at you, life will not be bad! You are young and don't know the use of power. I tell you, even if you haven't gotten married yet, I will go out now , everyone wants to flatter me! What will it be like if we get married?"
As he spoke, Lin Shengyuan's eyes shone with endless longing.
Lin Xi didn't say anything, she just looked at the blooming lotus flowers in the pond with no joy or sadness.
These days, no matter who they meet, they all congratulate Lin Xi. It seems that after getting married to Wang Xiaolie, his career has been smooth and he will never be the same again. Lin Xi didn't know whether to be sad or happy, she just felt a little lost.
I always feel that when two people get married, they should love each other and be in love until they grow old. Do you know how to do it yourself? As Wang Xiaolie, if you read the history books, you will understand that it is difficult to be his wife and love her. It is difficult to maintain such an identity. Is this how I want to spend my life?
Lin Xi didn't know. These days, the more congratulatory others are, the more frightened I feel.
Now that everything is busy, Wang Xiaolie has no time to think about marriage. Moreover, I was satisfied with this marriage at first sight and had nothing to think about. My sister and Wang Zhong went through the process and decided on a date to get married, so they could get married themselves. Other things can only depend on God’s will.
It was a beautiful and sunny day with no clouds in the sky. Wang Xiaolie invited Zhang Shou and Feng Yi to hire a boat for a cruise on the Luo River.
Seeing the sparkling waves on the river and the soaring waterbirds, Zhang Shoudao said: "Luoyang City is an ancient capital for thousands of years, and there are few comparables in the world. This Luoshui River passes through the city, adding countless auras to the city. There is nothing like this in the world. How many scenic spots are there?”
Wang Xiaoxing said: "Luoyang has been the capital of emperors since ancient times, and it's not false. People call Luoyang the most suitable place in the world, and the most prosperous scenery."
Feng Yidao: "When this dynasty was founded, Yi Zu always wanted to move the capital to Luo, but he missed it."
Arriving at the center of the river, Wang Xiaolie ordered the anchor to be lowered. He said to Zhang Shou: "There is nothing to do today. Let's take a look at the beautiful scenery in Luohe River."
After tea was served, Wang Xiaolie, Zhang Shou, Feng Yi, Chen Qiudao and Chen Yuyi sat by the window, looking at the beautiful scenery outside and chatting.
Zhang Shoudao said: "After Xuan Xian restored Xijing, some courtiers suggested that the official family should return to Luan and make Henan Prefecture their home. There were many ministers who proposed this matter, and the Holy One could not refuse them at once. When I came to Luoyang, the Holy One gave special orders to see Take a look at how the city of Luoyang looks like now, and see if it’s a good idea to do something right. In the past few days, we can see that Luoyang City has been badly damaged by the war. If we don’t make great efforts to repair it, we won’t know how to do it properly.”
Wang Xiaolie said: "When the Jin Army brought disaster to the Central Plains, the residents who moved south of the Yellow River moved north, and Luoyang suffered the most. Although it has recovered now, the number of households is far less than before. I remember doing statistics when I entered Luoyang at the beginning of the year. The city of Luoyang has a total of 3,261 households, which is not as good as a large county. Without a population, it will be even more difficult to rebuild the city of Luoyang."
Zhang Shoudao: "Yes, it is difficult for business travelers to get there, the streets are depressed, and Luoyang is too deserted now. Xuanfu needs to be more careful when he is stationed in Luoyang."
Wang Xiaolie said: "When I have free time, I plan to completely renovate the streets in Luoyang City. The houses and fields of the people who have fled will be taken back to the government, and the plan will be re-planned. The government will provide money to build Luoyang City well. Only then can we attract people to come.”
Zhang Shoudao: "In Luoyang City, there are many former residences of ministers of the DPRK. For example, Counselor Chen is from Luoyang. Qufei, how is your family doing now?"
Chen Yuyi said: "After several military disasters, it has long been dilapidated. Now that there is a residence arranged by the government, the former residence is too lazy to clean up."
Zhang Shoudao: "It's not just the staff of the Xuanfu Division who is going, let alone other people like this. It's really not easy for Luoyang City to return to its former state."
Chen Yuyi's former residence was built by his great-grandfather Chen Xiliang. It was in Sishunfang and used to be one of the largest houses in Luoyang City. The Jin army came and was attacked several times, and now it is already in ruins. Moreover, there were no other houses around the house, and there were large vegetable plots that Chen Yuyi was too lazy to clean up.
Nowadays, in Luoyang City, except around Henan Mansion Office and both sides of Luoshui River, there are few people walking in other places. Large areas of land have been reclaimed into fields to grow vegetables and grain, giving the city an idyllic scenery. After Wang Xiaolie came, although a large number of officials moved to Luoyang and some merchants were attracted, it was still far from enough.
Luoyang City was built in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. At that time, it was the largest city in the world with a large area. In the past, there were many dishes in the city in peacetime, let alone now. In some places, rice and mulberry trees are already covering the ground, making it difficult to tell that they are cities.
Zhao Gou traveled to Yangzhou, Jiankang, and Yuezhou, and finally settled in Lin'an. Many courtiers opposed it. Some people suggested building a capital in Shu and planning for Shaanxi. Some people suggested establishing a capital in Ezhou or Dengzhou to plot the Central Plains. Wang Xiaolie restored Xijing, and immediately some people proposed returning to the Central Plains in an attempt to restore the world.
This sound is loud. Although Zhao Gou disagreed in his heart, he had to make a gesture to let Zhang Shou take a look at the current Luoyang and prepare to rebuild. However, given the current financial situation of the imperial court, money for reconstruction cannot be obtained at any cost.
Wang Xiaolie really wanted to rebuild Luoyang City no matter what Zhao Gou thought.
Luoyang is a thousand-year-old capital with a very good geographical location. Even if it is not the capital, the terrain here is difficult and easy to defend. Moreover, the surrounding land is fertile, it is close to the granary of the Central Plains, and it controls the main roads of Shaanxi and Hedong. It is also an important city.
Wang Xiaolie was stationed in Luoyang, which was more conducive to managing the Central Plains than Xiangyang. Moreover, it is very convenient to go west to Shaanxi, north to Hedong, and east to Kaifeng Prefecture. When the people recover and there are more people around, the city will definitely be rebuilt.
This thousand-year-old city, in the hands of Wang Xiaohunter, will become the center of restoring the Central Plains.
