Chapter 175 Let's go together
Li Chengqian's face was very expressive. He originally looked very happy, but looking at Ye Tan's disgusted face, he couldn't help but ask, "Brother, can't I go?"
As soon as he said these words, the few strong men following him were not happy. Who are you? How dare you look down on the majestic Crown Prince.
"No, it's just that I haven't digested it yet. By the way, have you eaten?" Ye Tan really admired Li Shimin's courage. He let the prince go out like this, and Li Chengqian might have regarded this as a trip.
Doesn't he know what's going on?
"Eat, I ate very early today." Li Chengqian said excitedly. The last time he went out, he went to Songzhou. However, after a while, he still felt uncomfortable staying in Chang'an. Historically, he
The same is true, I always want to go out, but I didn't expect this opportunity to come so quickly. So, I ate early and came.
"But I haven't eaten yet. Is it appropriate for you to show up here?" After Ye Tan said this, he turned around and closed the door, and then asked Mo Xiaoyu to prepare food for him.
Li Chengqian originally thought that Ye Tan was going to invite him in. Although the chef in the East Palace was also a smart person, he didn't get the true inheritance. The taste was still a bit different, and he almost hit his nose.
Being seen by his subordinates, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He just wondered why Ye Tan, who was usually very talkative, stood behind him like a hedgehog this time. Rhodes, who was wearing a simple guard uniform, walked quickly.
Li Chengqian stood in front of him and said in his ear, "Your Highness, I think Marquis Ye can't stand the carriage you brought."
"Carriage? What's wrong with the carriage?" Li Chengqian is now used to riding in his own carriage when he goes out. It is not only big, but also not revealing. It feels like an ordinary carriage, but he seems to have forgotten one thing, that is Chang'an
The street has such a long and wide path for him to run, but are there other places?
"The young one used to live in Youzhou. As far as I know, except for Chang'an and Songzhou, no place in the world is suitable for such a wide carriage. If you really want to ride on it, you may be in trouble.
That's why Ye Hou is unhappy." Rhodes' words made Li Chengqian suddenly remember what his father said to him before, you are here to inspect, not to find trouble, so you can't be too arrogant.
"Then go and change now. At the same time, limit the number of people who will follow me to five hundred people." Li Chengqian is a person who doesn't do anything if he doesn't do it, and he must do it very thoroughly. As soon as he finished speaking, the people before him
The people who followed him all understood what was going on, but some of the guards were from the border army, not Songzhou, but from other places. They didn't know how powerful Ye Tan was, and they didn't know the relationship between Ye Tan and the prince, so they couldn't help but come over.
He said, "Your Highness, is this inappropriate?"
What he said is actually correct. Is it appropriate for you, the prince of a country, to ride in a shabby carriage? In this world, not only the living people need to eat food, but they also need to eat face.
In fact, he has another purpose of being so thin, which is to tell Li Chengqian that Ye Hou is too arrogant and should be punished.
Li Chengqian was made uncomfortable by the murderous aura in his body, but as soon as the small Wuxiang Gong in his body moved, he calmed down the uneasiness and said in a cold voice, "Don't Gu's words work?"
The man was stunned for a moment and looked at Li Chengqian in disbelief. He did not expect that a child could withstand his own murderous intent. It was not easy.
Just when he was about to say something more, he found that Rhodes on the side was holding the long knife hanging on his waist with his right hand. Don't look down on this kid, but if he really does it, he may not be his opponent. He has followed Luo Yi since he was a child.
Bian Guan later learned the internal techniques from Ye Tan. Although he has not achieved great success now, he is still not to be underestimated.
"No." He lowered his head and stopped talking, but asked people to prepare everything quickly.
Fortunately, Li Chengqian is a workshop owner, so this matter cannot be difficult for him. After the carriage came, Ye Tan also came out, followed by Ye Biao. Now Ye Biao is as calm as an old monk, but
With a height of 1.9 meters and majestic muscles, people can't help but take a breath of air.
However, Ye Biao is becoming more and more taciturn. Sometimes Ye Tan wonders, is this boy really going to become a monk? If it is true, how will he explain it to his parents? I will be a good one.
I gave you my child and you made him a monk. What will I do when I get old?
Of course, with the financial resources of Songzhou and Yejiacun, there is no need to worry about this kind of thing, but everyone has their grandsons running around, well, when I come here, I will become a bald monk. This kind of psychological gap, whether it is ancient or modern
, are all unbearable.
Ye Tan glanced at the carriage, nodded, and looked a little better. Then he glanced at the people behind Li Chengqian and said again, "Except for the thirty guards, everyone else should go back."
"Marquis Ye, is it inappropriate for you to be so trusting?" The man who just changed the carriage jumped out again. What do you think of the prince as a young man from an ordinary family? If you don't bring these people out, something will happen.
Yes, what should I do?
Ye Tan glanced at him and found that although this man's clothes were new, he had many scars on his face. At first glance, he looked like a soldier who had fought many battles. It seemed that the border army's reward once every few years had begun. This kind of reward
Even if you work as a servant in the palace, although there are dangers in the palace, it is much better than the frontier. In a few years, it will be even more dangerous. There will be wars everywhere. Regardless of whether you are really not afraid of death, a lot of people will die.
People, since ancient times, have fought wars by giving food and supplies to a small number of people through the hands of the majority, and then letting these people fight for their lives.
"Ye Biao, tell him to shut up." Ye Tan got on the carriage after saying this, and Li Chengqian didn't say anything. Just let a few people handle the outside matters.
As soon as Ye Biao heard Ye Tan's words, he took a few steps forward. Before the opponent could take out the long knife, he was slapped on the shoulder by Ye Biao. He took a few steps back and felt that his arms were weak.
It was his own. Just as he was about to curse, he found that Ye Biao had already turned around and got on the carriage.
Rhodes would not be polite to these people anymore and gave the order directly. As a result, there were suddenly fewer people outside Suiyuan.
After the carriage slowly left the city, Li Shimin naturally knew it and couldn't help but sigh, "Boy, you are so brave. If something happens to the prince, you should think about it carefully."
After getting on the carriage, Li Chengqian couldn't help but ask Ye Tan, "Brother, why do you do this?"
"You are here to investigate the sentiments of the people, not to snatch someone's daughter. Are you afraid that others won't know what we are doing when you bring so many people here? This time should have been over long ago, but these things, hey, the court
It’s like a hornet’s nest, leaking things everywhere.”
After Ye Tan said this, he picked up a book and read it, not wanting to continue talking.
Li Chengqian saw that Ye Tan had no intention of talking to him, so he picked up the book and started reading. Although the carriage was sealed, it was not hot at all, so he arrived in Tongzhou quickly.
As soon as he arrived at the city gate, before Li Chengqian could react, he heard the soldiers at the city gate shouting, "Pay taxes."
He was about to speak, but saw that Rhodes had already handed over the money, and saw the soldier put a few of them into his pocket. He was about to get angry, but heard Ye Tan say, "Okay, I also want to eat.
of."
"But, if they blatantly embezzle the national currency, if things go on like this, won't it mean that the country will have no taxes?" Li Chengqian asked puzzledly. He had heard Ye Tan say that this kind of behavior is the most shameful, and he is simply a thief of the country.
Ah, if things continue like this, the people above still don’t know what to do.
"You only saw that man was greedy for money, but didn't you see what he was wearing?" Ye Tan knew without thinking that in today's society, it is simply impossible for you to live a good life.
Unless you have a big family, because you have no money, no food, no cloth, nothing, if you don't do this, the family will be in trouble.
"Ragged clothes." Li Chengqian took a closer look and found that he could still see the appearance of the clothes of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, but they must have been washed many times, and something didn't feel right. The color was very faded.
"That's right, let's find a place to stay first. I think the governor of Tongzhou will know that we are coming and will treat us to a banquet later." Ye Tan said with a smile, then waved his hand and continued to move forward.
Tongzhou, early Zhou Dynasty, was the ancient Tongguo.
Later, when Li Yuan became emperor in the Tang Dynasty, Feng Yi County was renamed Tongzhou. This is a very strange place. The strange thing is that it has the reputation of "Er Huaguan Weishui, three cities facing Heyang". It can be said that there is water and there is
The place has fertile land, a good geographical location, and a large population. In ancient history, Tongzhou represents extraordinary significance. Next to it is Xi'an, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, which is now Chang'an. It belongs to transportation
It is an absolute regional central hub for business exchanges between east and west, north and south, and for the collection of materials. It can be said that you have to go here to go to the capital and leave the capital. Exchanges with the Khitan and other ethnic groups are also indispensable for the support here.
Such a place would be impossible if there was no money, and it would be impossible if there was no big family.
This can be said to be an ancient battlefield, or a place where historical dramas take place.
Here, you can think of Han Xin's wisdom in the Yellow River battle with King Wei, the cruelty of Gao Huanyu's Wentai Sand Garden battle, the weirdness of Ma Chao's arrow wounding Cao Cao in Daqing, the bloody battle of Liang and Jin in Tongzhou, the barbarity of Meng Jin's competition with Tongzhou, Li Chuang
Wang Ketongzhou's generosity...
How many people have shed their blood here and achieved immortal achievements, and how many people have performed countless joys and sorrows here. It relies on Tieyian Mountain, steps on the Wei River, and is located in the most open section of Qinchuan for 800 miles.
Here, you can see the majesty of Tiejian Mountain, like a tamed dragon. Although it is sleeping, it is majestic and extraordinary.
There is food culture, clothing culture, the intersection of the Yellow River, Wei River, and Luo River, which blooms with colorful light stimulated by the sun. Heaven and earth have created thousands of hectares of fertile land. It is really flat and fertile.
Everyone looked at it as if they saw a big piece of fat and couldn't help but take a bite.
If you are in modern times, you can see hundreds of birds flying and howling wantonly, hundreds of grasses growing in abundance, flowers blooming, rich and rich, and the smell is rich. Looking up is like someone using the best paintbrush to paint a picture of white cranes flying in the sky and wild ducks entangled.
, the harmonious scene of fishermen lighting up the stars.
Everything here looks very perfect. If you could come and take a look during the prosperous period of the Tang Dynasty, you would definitely sigh. Everything here is so unique.
When Liu Bang chose Guanzhong, he also took a fancy to everything here.
There is a unique sandy garden area that is not found elsewhere in China. Fruit trees are everywhere, yellow flowers are blooming everywhere, and all kinds of specialties of the Qin State, Qinchuan cattle and sheep are living here wantonly, or mooing low,
He or she wanders, spreads his wings, or runs at will, as if he is the owner of this place. But people are just passers-by, they can only stay for a while and then leave.
As for the charming lotus root pond, acacia forest, and orchard...
I can't continue thinking. If I continue to think about it, Ye Tan may turn around and leave.
A gurgling clear spring naturally flows out from the bottom of the sand pile. It is not only cool, but also absolutely environmentally friendly and pollution-free. Even a dry place in Datang will be somewhat humid. In places where there have been wetlands since ancient times, in addition to swamps, there are also
There is a water source, and if you really know how to use it, many things will not be as troublesome as you think.
Of course, these are the scenes he saw that flashed through Ye Tan's mind, not the current scene.
Because the current scene is definitely not good-looking. After decades of rampant war, what is left may be ruins, chickens and ducks without human habitation, Qinchuan cattle and Tongyang who don’t know where they still exist.
Maybe he had already gone to Khitan.
Ye Tan remembers what Ying Si said when he first watched "The Empire of Qin" when entertaining guests from all over the world, "This is Qin people's stewed beef bones, Qinchuan beef, the bones are the hardest, big fire and small fire"
, it’s as hard as iron.”
If you can have a meal, it will definitely be much better than the kind of cattle on the grassland.
It is a pity that this kind of thinking, that is, thinking about it, when Li Chengqian's carriage stopped and saw the scene in front of him, he felt that his knowledge was not enough.
This is a restaurant, with a large area and an unusually high height. Although the road paved with bluestones in front is dilapidated, you can still see the original majestic color. However, at this time, it is covered with moss. Not far away
A piece of hard wood says "Qinchuan Restaurant" written on it. It has been in ruins for many years and is already full of trauma.
When Ye Tan and Li Chengqian got off the carriage, they both smelled a strong musty smell. This was not a restaurant that a so-called Tang Dynasty country should have.
"Brother, why is this so?" Li Chengqian asked in confusion. This restaurant is really shabby.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, welcome." A waiter with dirt on his sleeves saw the person coming and ran out with a smile. He didn't know how long it had been since the towel on his shoulder had been changed, and he couldn't tell the color.
"My master likes to be clean." Rhodes took out a handful of copper coins from his pocket and stuffed them into it. After the other party answered, he continued, "We've taken care of this restaurant."
Chapter completed!