Chapter 274 Take the initiative to stop the murder
"What kind of look is this? It's quite unique!"
Li Yan walked out with his two apprentices.
What I originally thought I saw was a naked man with his clothes undressed, carrying a large bundle of wattle sticks, standing tall and ready to be punished.
What I actually saw was a neatly dressed Gong Siguang, with two thorns crossing his back, huddled in a corner, and leaning out half of his body...
The little prince didn't know why. Wan'er glanced around and whispered: "Master, his flowers are gone."
Li Yan also discovered that Gong Siguang was still wearing the same clothes, but the accessories around his waist and the flowers on his head were gone.
Looking at the faint footprints on the robe, were they kicked when they went back?
After calculating the time, Li Yan had an idea in his mind and waved: "Gong Langjun, come here."
Gong Siguang kept hiding in corners, but there were already many people in the post house, and when he came out like this, he would inevitably attract attention and pointers from all around.
His face was as red as a pig's liver, but when he heard Li Yan's move, he immediately felt like he was being pardoned and rushed over, taking three steps at a time.
As a result, he didn't stop when he was in front of him, and he staggered forward and fell forward. Since there were thorns on his back, he was about to fall to the ground.
Li Yan couldn't stand it anymore, so he stretched out his hand to help him back up again: "Come in."
Gong Siguang broke out in a cold sweat. If he had jumped down just now, he would not have the shame to stay in Luoyang, so he hurriedly followed.
When he arrived at the house, no one else was present. He immediately took out the two thorns from his back and offered them to him with both hands: "Young people are ignorant of Mount Tai. I have offended Li Jiyi. I hope Li Jiyi will forgive me."
Li Yan said: "A few words conflict, but it won't be like this. Let's put down the vitex."
Gong Siguang said: "I think so too... No, I mean, Li Jiyi is generous and won't care about the common people."
Li Yan's goal has never been this kind of playboy. He is interested in the entire Gong family. He nodded and said: "Sit down, there is no need to call yourself a commoner."
Gong Siguang sat down cautiously: "Li Jiyi, my brother said that I only have a heart for fun. I usually fight like a lackey and like to brag. I offended you before. I really didn't recognize you. I didn't do it on purpose."
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Li Yan said calmly: "Of course I know. In fact, it's not about offending me. I don't take small things to heart."
Gong Siguang smiled: "Li Jiyi is so generous. I have prepared a small gift, and I hope you can accept it."
Li Yan shook his head: "That's not necessary."
Gong Siguang hurriedly said: "Let me explain, I, the Gong family, also give gifts to various prefectures every year, and each prefecture will return the gift. This is completely normal exchanges, and there is absolutely no other intention."
Li Yan raised his eyebrows slightly, thinking that Qiu Shenji had said before that the Qiu Mansion would receive gifts from the Gong family in the past few years. It seemed that it was true.
This Bianzhou wealthy family angrily licked Li Zhi in the early years, and in recent years has shown filial piety to all ethnic groups in Chang'an, including the Qiu family, which shows that the leader of the family is very visionary and courageous.
Li Yan said: "In that case, we should continue to interact with Duke Wei as before."
Gong Siguang smiled dryly and said: "Okay! Okay!"
Li Yan said: "Is there anything else? I can leave without you."
Gong Siguang was willing to leave. He was originally here to inquire about the news, not really to admit his mistake. He immediately said: "I can't leave, I can't leave. Li Jiyi first arrived in Luoyang and lived in such a simple post house. Since I saw
Well, why don't you show your friendship as a landlord and let me accompany you on a tour of the Eastern Capital?"
Li Yan looked at him: "Do you want to be a tour guide?"
Gong Siguang chewed on the meaning of his words, put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "It's the tour guide."
Li Yan was noncommittal: "Let me think about it, you continue to eat."
Wan'er and the little prince said "Oh" and started to eat in a proper manner.
Gong Siguang was left hanging by the side, feeling uncomfortable all over.
According to his usual temperament, if he was ignored like this, he would have walked away long ago, or even turned off the table.
But today, if I don't want to be stripped of my skin just to go back, I still stay shamelessly.
After waiting restlessly for a long time, the three of them finished eating, and Li Yan finally said, "Since Mr. Gong Lang is serious about it, I won't refuse him thousands of miles away. We are going to Bei City tomorrow. Please help me lead the way."
Gong Siguang was overjoyed, but was afraid that he was just perfunctory, so he quickly said: "Why wait until tomorrow? You can do it now!"
Li Yanqi said: "It's getting late, and the curfew is coming soon. Isn't it appropriate to go at this time?"
Gong Siguang smiled and said: "Li Jiyi doesn't know, there are some differences between Luoyang and Chang'an..."
After his explanation, everyone tidied up and quickly left the post house and headed for Beishi.
After crossing Luoshui from Xinzhong Bridge and coming to the north of the city, the environment here is obviously a higher level.
The floors are facing each other and looking at each other. The building is based on the grand style of the Tang Dynasty and has outstanding beauty.
But seeing that the sky was getting dark, pedestrians were still flowing in an endless stream, rushing to several large squares in a planned way, and Beishi was one of them.
When he actually entered Bei City, Li Yan also discovered that Gong Siguang was not only not exaggerating at all, but was actually a little humble.
This place is indeed very different from Chang'an.
The lights in Chang'an are all lit by the houses on the streets. No matter how densely packed they are, it can't help but feel cold at night.
And Beishi is connected to the Cao Canal in the east, and boats from all over the world gather together. There are often more than ten thousand people traveling, filling the river.
At this time, the streets were jammed with cars and horses, and there were many boats on the river. It seemed that there had been an agreement long ago, and all the lights were turned on in a short period of time.
For a moment, it seemed as if the stars of the Milky Way were reflected into the world, winding away and stretching as far as the eye could see.
"Wow!"
Wan'er's mouth widened at the sight. Even though the little prince had seen it before, he still couldn't hide his shock.
Only Li Yan frowned slightly as he watched the ships gather.
Gong Siguang showed his arrogance as a Luoyang native: "There is a curfew in the streets and carnivals in the streets. The same is true for Pingkangfang in Chang'an, but the flow of people is far less than here. Li Jiyi, please take a look. Most of the people on both sides are drinking and eating.
No matter where the food is, you can find it in Beishi, which will relieve your homesickness."
Li Yan nodded: "That's not bad."
When Gong Siguang came here, his confidence had obviously returned, his waist was straight, and he led the way: "Please!"
Near the Cao Canal, there were officials who seemed to be inspecting the ship's manifest. The shipowners were nodding and bowing, full of flattery. Suddenly they found that the officials in front of them had disappeared, and they all came forward to face Gong Si who was riding a green horse.
Guang bowed and said: "I have met Wu Lang!"
Gong Siguang dusted his hands and said, "Go and do your work. I have distinguished guests to entertain here!"
The officials were extremely respectful and responded in unison: "Yes!"
When Li Yan saw it, his eyes flickered: "Are these officials from Luoyang Hucao?"
Gong Siguang smiled and said: "Li Jiyi is really discerning. They are the officials under my third brother."
Li Yan nodded: "It turns out that your brother is the Luoyang Shaofu who was assigned to Hu Cao."
This position corresponds to Chang'an. The same Hucao is Li Qiao. He is a direct descendant of the Li family in Zhao County. He is not only a Jinshi, but also participated in the system. Li Zhi looked at him differently. With the position of the Hucao, he once caused a disturbance to the Dou Chamber of Commerce.
Not a small trouble.
The Hucao in Luoyang had much greater real power than those in Chang'an. The management of the canal alone was very important.
Li Yan has basically determined that the Gong family's greatest advantage is rooted in water transportation.
Think about the distribution of officials of the Gong family in history. This family rose in Bianzhou and prospered in Luoyang. Later, the governor of Puzhou was also a Gong family member.
Puzhou and Bianzhou are located upstream and downstream of Luoyang respectively. The Gong family controls these three places and is almost indispensable in water transportation. It can easily block the necks of merchants from all over the country at ordinary times, and it can also be used as a transport at critical moments.
important political bargaining chip.
After all, the most important role of Luoyang during the Sui and Tang Dynasties was as the hub of the Grand Canal and the lifeline of water transportation.
Goods from all over the world can be brought together by waterway, and the transportation cost and time paid are far less than those by land.
If Chang'an's water transportation had been carried out properly, the disaster in the pass would not have reached that level at all, and the food would have been transported in long ago.
Historically, after the Anshi Rebellion broke out, the central government's control over various regions was greatly reduced. Without the canals from Jiangnan to transport blood, it would have been in trouble for years.
"It's not enough to lie down on the waterway and suck blood, but you also want to invade the sergeant's land?"
Li Yan's eyes were slightly cold. He was still not sure whether the latter was true. If it was true, such a greedy family must not be allowed to stay.
Gong Siguang didn't know that after a few respectful greetings, the family's strategic secrets were almost exposed. He was still looking for a hotel in excitement, preparing to arrange some good things for the evening to entertain the distinguished guests.
There is Pingkangfang in Chang'an, and Luoyang naturally has places that bear heavy responsibilities, and as a descendant of the Gong family, returning there is just like returning home, very professional.
Even though he didn't know what kind of person this person liked, Gong Siguang didn't dare to ask. He rolled his eyes and prepared to find Madam Duzhi.
He didn't really come to admit his mistake, he came to find out why Li Yuanfang came to Luoyang in advance.
Then he himself was not used to groveling and groveling, so he asked Lady Douzhi to take action. These famous prostitutes were not only proficient in poetry, calligraphy and painting, but also knew how to please their guests. They could easily find out the secrets while drinking and drinking.
"Li Jiyi, please come with me!"
With an idea in mind, Gong Siguang now leads the way, and the destination becomes much clearer.
Soon, everyone was led by him into an alley that was sparsely populated but of a better quality.
There were even vaguely Jiang Huzi guarding the crossing, preventing others from approaching.
When we reached the courtyard at the end, a unique courtyard appeared in front of us.
There is no rouge or dusty smell at all. Instead, the scenery is picturesque and the decoration is elegant and out of the ordinary.
Gong Siguang walked over with a smile: "Is Madam Yan here? Gong Wulang is here to visit!"
Li Yan's face was originally expressionless, but now his eyes suddenly moved.
The talent bar has changed.
[Apprentice Death (effective)]
"Come again?"
Li Yan pondered for a moment, then took the initiative to dismount and walked over.
Gong Siguang was overjoyed when he saw this, feeling that he had finally found this person's preference: "Please rest assured, Li Jiyi, I will definitely make you enjoy yourself tonight!"
Li Yan ignored him at all and thought of Guo Wulang's misfortune.
The dead person is dead and cannot come back to life no matter what.
Then why not take the initiative to stop the murder?