Chapter 0382: Entering the City

After hearing these words, several highly respected scholars looked solemn and bowed to the carriage, saying, "Dong Zhuo, a jackal and wolf, is in charge of the central government. He has gone against the will of heaven and deposed his lord. People cannot bear to speak of him. The government is clear and honest, supporting the cultivation of mulberry trees, repairing dams and irrigation channels, and raising silkworms and hemp silk. He truly rests with the people, and the cheers of the countryside are everywhere

I have gathered troops and trained my soldiers again. Today, I will kill the enemy generals and bring back the Empress Dowager. I will be a loyal minister who serves the country. Upon hearing the news, I feel a heavy burden and have no way of repaying it. Please bow down and be driven, that is, I will be ordered

Seeing everyone bowing down, although no sound could be heard, the Empress Dowager looked from a distance, moved her body, and then sat down again, her expression indistinguishable as she said, "Liu Shijun, it seems that you have won the hearts of scholars

Qianqian smiled. Although she didn't care about these things, she was proud of them and instructed the coachman, "Keep moving forward

Yes, madam, "the coachman responded, and the carriage continued to move forward.

Out of a sense of self-awareness, the Empress Dowager lowered her car curtain. The golden silk curtain blocked her view, and only the sunlight shone through, reflecting on her silent face.

She was slightly stunned and sighed.

Ye Qing glanced at the curtain and couldn't help but laugh.

The matter of talent is related to the national fortune. The literary style of Yingchuan is well-known throughout the world, claiming that half of the world's talents are outstanding. This is an exaggeration, but it shows the influence on scholars.

In his perspective, he saw the white and red qi condensing in the void, which was the fortune of these scholars, but unfortunately it could not be fully utilized.

However, even if one surrenders to another vassal state, it doesn't matter. Once the situation arises, one needs to surrender and become an insider... Remembering this scene in response to the occasion, one may run to Liu Bei's army and ask, "Would Duke Xuande be willing to accept an old man who came here

Just play the role of welcoming with inverted shoes. This is how Cao Cao did it in history. Ye Qing took advantage of this location and plagiarized... Oh, study to the end.

At that moment, Ye Qing issued an order: "The hearts of all the scholars are admirable. How can we avoid etiquette? Please remove the imperial carriage and walk slowly, with a righteous heart for the world

As soon as these words fell, someone immediately stepped forward and removed the car curtain and seat, revealing her luxurious appearance in the imperial dress of the empress dowager.

The Empress Dowager was startled, and in front of everyone's eyes, she instinctively straightened her waist - her years of exposure to palace etiquette and habits had made her posture perfect.

At least it looks like this on the surface, "Ye Qing secretly praised and waved her hand to move aside.

All the scholars looked over, except for the young scholars. Several older scholars even attended the main hall of the Southern Palace in Luoyang and saw the Empress Dowager with their own eyes. At this moment, they witnessed Jin Chiluan riding on this woman and were shocked: "If it's the Empress Dowager

I immediately went forward to pay my respects and deeply bowed my head, tears streaming down my face: "I am fortunate to see that the heavens are safe and sound. I will pay my respects to the Empress Dowager

Seeing several great scholars bowing down, these scholars from prefectures and counties were all ambitious, and Yingchuan County, which chose to be under the rule of Governor Liu, undoubtedly had some psychological preparation. At this moment, they exchanged acquaintances and immediately followed to bow down, witnessing the Empress Dowager's phoenix face.

Suppressing four hundred scholars, he finally knelt down and said, "I respectfully welcome the Empress Dowager Luan's carriage

Everyone, be polite. "Although the Empress Dowager felt a bit uneasy, she also felt relieved. Ye Qing's move was inherent in using her own influence, but at the same time, it also solidified her position.

And this scene, when many people saw it, although they did not understand the political significance inside, as long as the social foundation was not destroyed by natural disasters or man-made calamities, and the influence of the Han Dynasty among the people was still deeply rooted in people's hearts, they all bowed down and said, "Empress Dowager is a thousand years old

During the bowing, the soldiers couldn't help but hold their heads high and straighten their chests, and their military appearance was even more neat. The neat infantry and cavalry formation rolled forward, and the banners were red.

When the Empress Dowager saw this, her body trembled slightly and her gaze was hazy. Many years ago, she had accompanied the emperor to visit the victorious soldiers of the Northern Army who had returned from the expedition to Qiang. She welcomed them in the same way, and the fiery red military aura soared to the clouds. This was the last time she had seen the glory of the Han army, and from then on, it continued to weaken

This long lost, familiar yet unfamiliar sense of impact

The Empress Dowager shook her body and wanted to say something, but her mind went blank. After receiving the gifts from these scholars, soldiers, and civilians, she raised her hand and gestured, "Please level yourself, everyone

This is just a road encounter, the car continues to move forward.

The Empress Dowager said, "Liu Shijun, I'm sorry for the loss of our second son in the mourning family... Is this the case

When you enter Xuchang, there are mourning ceremonies and mourning periods, but this is now a ceremony to welcome the Empress Dowager and a major political relocation. It must be announced that you will go out so that all the people can see your glory, Empress Dowager! "Ye Qing said solemnly, and instructed the carriage driver," When entering the city, slow down the speed of the car through the market so that the people can pay their respects

When it comes to the term 'admiring', Ye Qing has some wicked taste, but unfortunately only Qianqian noticed and glared at him in secret... So, did she treat the Empress Dowager as a clay idol?

That's really bold.

The empress dowager didn't hear it and just said, "It's because the grieving family wants to interrupt

The Empress Dowager doesn't fully believe it, "Ye Qing just smiled and said," Xuchang is a good place. You will get used to it. You can go to the city first, and in three days, you will officially meet with the literati by the banks of the Yingshui River

Smiling as he spoke, he turned his head to look northwest before reaching Luoyang.

The scenery along the way is rapidly receding, with lush vegetation and fresh air that moistens the lungs. With a new and refreshing aura, the Empress Dowager secretly thought, "It's strange. I feel like this kind of atmosphere has become increasingly strong in recent years

Cavalry opened the way ahead, infantry followed closely, and the carriage crossed over this cultural gathering place. Xu Chang gradually appeared in sight.

Since ancient times, a regular city has had two walls, with the inner wall being several miles long and called a city. The city is home to the powerful, officials, and craftsmen, and the concentration of handicrafts is the original function of the city

The outer wall is more than ten miles long and is called Guo. Inside Guo, there are ordinary people, many of whom are family members of craftsmen and residents of the service industry. Guo appeared later than the wall. The differentiation of this city wall is a traditional urban planning with clear division of labor, and it also has a dual protection function.

But as the population multiplied, the walls surrounding them became insufficient, and foreign tribes disappeared in the Central Plains region. This protective restriction gradually lost its meaning, and many prosperous cities in the Central Plains also gathered residential buildings, orderly streets, and even markets outside the city walls.

After two years of expansion, Xuchang has become a bustling city in the Central Plains with a population of 150000. There are several markets outside the city walls, and during the monthly market, villagers and merchants from far and near flock here. In addition, city residents come to sell some handmade items, and the market is very lively.

The Empress Dowager watched people coming and going with great interest and said, "Liu Shijun's governance is excellent. In just a few years, it has flourished like this

Ye Qing smiled and said, "It can't compare to Luoyang

How could this... "said the Empress Dowager, swallowing her words and silently holding the jade seal in her sleeve. She hugged her daughter Ning Ji tightly and looked out the car window.

Is this Xuchang? The city walls haven't changed

Ye Qing smiled and said, "I don't have money to fix it, and this is just temporary... Has the Empress Dowager been here before

Mmm, "the empress dowager looked around and said," It's been about twenty years. When I was young, I followed my family north to this place. At the age of ten, I already had an impression. At that time, it was still called Xu County, and the city walls were empty

Ye Qing glanced at these residential buildings and casually said, "It counts as illegal construction, but when I took office, I relocated the planning and provided some demolition compensation. In the future, when I have money, I will build a third city wall outside here

'Illegal construction... demolition compensation...' Thanks to the unique continuity of the Chinese language, many words together have a associative effect. After careful consideration, the Empress Dowager felt that the literal meaning could be understood, but it was also confusing.

Didn't you say there's no money

I have the money to do practical things, but I don't have any money to repair this city wall even though I know it's useless

No wonder everyone says that Duke Xuande is benevolent and has a high reputation among the people, "the Empress Dowager said with a smile, which was meaningful. Without building the city wall, did she have confidence that Xuchang would not be threatened by the enemy?

The speed of the carriage slowed down, and pedestrians rushing to the market hurriedly avoided and saluted.

Ye Qing smiled and the first thing she did upon entering the city was to summon all the officials to the palace to worship the Empress Dowager. At the same time, the Empress Dowager would officially announce the appointment of Ye Qing.

Under the name of the Governor of Yuzhou and the Governor of Jingzhou, Ye Qing will immediately take over the two states. Those who resist will be killed to the death, and then the army will be integrated. With a current army of 30000, it is not a problem to immediately expand the army to 150000.

The following is a continuous battle, where the outcome will be seen on the battlefield with the feudal lords and Dong Zhuo.

As the sun set and the sky gradually darkened, Ye Qing smiled and pointed, "Empress Dowager, please enter the inner city

The Empress Dowager straightened her waist and subconsciously stroked her sleeve. Suddenly, she felt a little nervous, just like being selected many years ago to enter Luoyang City.

She knew it was a feeling of a turning point in fate, and secretly sighed in her heart, not wanting to have it again.

After a while, a sturdy city stood tall in front of everyone, with smoke rising from cooking fires and reflecting in the sunset, faintly revealing a hint of aura. This was the inner city.

When Luan arrived at the inner city gate, he was greeted by a hundred officials.

Armored soldiers stand tall, and the air is filled with a sense of solemnity. The setting sun shines with golden light, landing on the frame of the carriage, bathing everyone in a kind of radiance.

It was a crowd of officials, dressed in various robes and attire, who met the frame of the Empress Dowager. With a loud "bang," they all knelt down and shouted, "Greetings to the Empress Dowager, Greetings to the Lord

May the Empress Dowager be a thousand years old

In an instant, a trace of qi surged up and connected again, and a red mist rose up everywhere, spreading out. Although Ye Qing was prepared, she was still intoxicated both physically and mentally, and couldn't help but reach out and respond immediately.

Xu Shuwai, a civil official, was appointed as the prefect of Runan County and served as a logistical support point for the front line in eastern Henan. He couldn't escape his position for a while, while Guo Jia designed Cao Cao's army in eastern Henan.

Among the military officials, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei stationed troops in Hulao, Zhang Liao waited in Luoyang to move, Huang Zhong faced Xiahou Yuan in Qiao County, and Zhou Feng also stayed there.

So among the remaining officials, there was a team of civil officials led by Xun Yu, Xun You, Xi Zhicai, Ji Caizhu, and others on one hand, and a team of military officials led by Zhao Yun, Zhang Fangbiao, and Hong Zhou on the other hand. Each talented civil and military figure began to have the atmosphere of a small court.

When the Empress Dowager heard the clamor of "Empress Dowager's Thousand Years Old", her heart was filled with excitement, and her face turned red. However, seeing Ye Qing raise her hand to answer the salute and glance at the civil and military officials, she was able to recognize people, and she was immediately shocked, with an indescribable feeling of joy or fear.