When the sky was dim and bright, the whole capital was already extremely noisy, and countless people flocked to the south gate.
Cheng Guogong and others will enter the capital from here, walk through the city to Imperial Street, and then accept the emperor's summons in front of the imperial city.
The restaurants and tea shops on this street were fully booked half a month ago. Those who couldn't get a reservation and couldn't afford a seat at a high place came to occupy a seat on the street before dawn.
There were crowds of people from the inside to the outside of the city, with the natural city gates and imperial streets being the largest crowds, because this was where the prince would personally greet him and the emperor would summon him.
Apart from here, other places were also crowded with people. From the highest point of the city gate, the crowds almost reached the military barracks on the outskirts of Beijing.
In order to maintain order, the five city soldiers and horses, including the imperial guards, dispatched thousands of people. However, the crowd was so large, and these soldiers, yamen, and imperial guards were not imperial guards. The deterrent power was insufficient, and noisy and crowded people kept coming.
"It's really lively as never before." A man in brocade clothes and robes standing in the highest room of the restaurant near the city gate exclaimed, "Cheng Guogong is really famous and admirable."
"But for these people, they are actually more curious." Someone said with a faint smile, "Admiration or anything like that is out of the question."
"Yes, this is the capital, not the Northland." Someone else also sneered, "If Duke Cheng Guo thinks he can be like what he did in the Northland, I'm afraid he will be disappointed."
The man in rich robes smiled.
"Are you all ready?" he turned around and asked.
Several men nodded.
"It's foolproof." One of them said, pointing forward, "Everyone is arranged ten miles outside the city."
"When Duke Cheng Guo cannot come, the news will be reported and everyone will know the reason. This way, the princes and relatives here will not be disturbed." Another man said with a smile.
Some people can be messed with and some people cannot be messed with. As merchants, they know this very well.
The man in the splendid robe nodded, looked back to the distance outside the city gate with a satisfied expression.
"I hope Duke Cheng Guo likes this surprise." He smiled.
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When the phalanx walked out of the camp on the outskirts of Beijing, the crowd waiting here immediately made a noise.
These soldiers and horses are completely different from the Forbidden Army that we see every day. Although their armor is not gorgeous and their stature is not taller than the Forbidden Army, it is precisely that bit of oldness and leanness that adds to their iron-blooded aura.
Needless to say, the swords, guns, swords, crossbows and shields they were equipped with made the horses' steps even heavier.
In the face of this sudden wave of cheers, the soldiers and horses in the military formation remained motionless, as if they could neither see nor hear.
The visual impact of me standing still in the strong wind and waves made the spectators even more excited.
Several Imperial Guards were galloping on horseback.
"Your Majesty has left the palace."
"The princes have already left the palace."
When to leave the camp, when to arrive at which position, and when to receive the interview, these are all auspicious times determined by the Qintian Supervisor, and they cannot be left at will.
Upon hearing the report from here, the officials waiting here immediately signaled to Duke Cheng Guo.
"My lord, it's time to leave," they said.
Duke Cheng Guo signaled to his subordinates, the trumpets and drums sounded immediately, and the army moved in unison.
The heavy and passionate sound of the horns and the vibration of the iron hooves hitting the ground made the hair stand on end of the people watching on both sides. After a period of silence, there was an even louder cheer.
"Is this the kind of military formation that happens during a war?"
"This is really shocking."
"No wonder the golden people who can be frightened dare not invade."
"Are you stupid? The Jin people also have military formations. They fight like this on the battlefield."
The army marched with the sound of discussion, and the noise spread like waves.
Hearing the noise coming from far away, the crowd waiting here also became commotion.
"Coming."
"Coming."
"No crowding allowed!"
"Back off!"
The shouts and scoldings were mixed with the cries of the crowded children, and the whole road was extremely noisy. It took the soldiers, officers and soldiers to beat the crowd with sticks and horse whips to calm the crowd.
There were many people in this area with strange expressions, they seemed heavy, excited, nervous and faintly excited.
"Coming."
"Get ready."
"Don't move yet."
"Await orders."
A low voice spread among the crowd, and many people began to gather in one direction. At this moment, only a crash was heard.
"De Shengchang rewarded you."
There were shouts at the same time.
Deshengchang?
Reward?
Reward for what?
The people present were stunned for a moment, looked around, and were suddenly stunned.
But I saw several people suddenly appeared on both sides of the road, holding dustpans in their hands. They were throwing the dustpans aside, and the big money was scattered like rain.
The clattering sound is the sound of money falling to the ground.
The crowd froze for a moment, then suddenly exploded, and countless people rushed towards the money on the ground.
The group of people who had just gathered together were suddenly thrown into chaos, and many of them ran towards the scattered money.
"Don't go!"
"Don't go!"
"Come back quickly!"
Anxious shouts rang out in confusion, but in front of money, especially when many people are competing for it, reason does not exist, and it seems to be instinctive to act accordingly.
Looking at the crowd that dispersed in an instant, the leading men stared angrily and gritted their teeth.
"Those shallow-eyed people." They cursed in a low voice, but they were helpless. After all, if they weren't shallow-eyed, they wouldn't be attracted by their money.
Then he looked up at the people throwing money away with a look of hatred.
Deshengchang!
Do you really have money and no place to spend it? Joining in the fun is really adding to the chaos!
Aren't you afraid of causing riots by spreading money at this time? Soldiers, hurry up and disperse them, arrest them and punish them!
But De Shengchang was very skillful in spreading the money. First, he spread the money deeper on both sides of the road, and second, there were guys who maintained order to prevent people from being squeezed and trampled.
The crowd was led away, and the crowds on the roadside were reduced. Therefore, the busy and breathless soldiers breathed a sigh of relief and did not drive away Deshengchang's people. Instead, they seemed to be a little grateful and wanted them to keep throwing money.
This made a few people here jump even more angrily.
"Coming!"
One of them shouted in a panic and pointed forward.
Soldiers and horse formations rolled in like mountains on the road, causing cheers wherever they went.
Can't wait! The leading man gritted his teeth.
"Don't worry about those people who are robbing money. There are as many people as there are. We can't wait any longer. When this military formation approaches, we won't be able to rush through it." He said in a low voice.
The people around looked at the military formations getting closer and closer, and they were horrified in their hearts. This momentum was simply too scary.
They even felt that if they rushed out to block the road, these soldiers and horses would turn a blind eye and roll over them.
"No, this is the capital, this is the emperor's feet, and we are not gold thieves." The leading man said, "Under the gaze of all the people, Cheng Guogong will never dare."
This truth is also true, the panic of the people around him faded away.
"Hurry up, block the road."
"Take out the banner."
With a commotion, the crowd gathered suddenly rushed to the middle of the road,
The soldiers who were about to breathe a sigh of relief were caught off guard and were staggered by the impact. They watched as more than a hundred people ran into the middle of the road.
What happened? People around him also came to their senses and looked over, looking surprised.
The soldiers frowned.
Something is going to happen!
"Quick, beat him away!"
But it was too late, Cheng Guogong's military formation was already in front of him.
Seeing the crowds of people blocking the road suddenly appearing on the road here, the soldiers at the forefront showed solemn expressions of surprise and a bit at a loss.
"stop."
The flag was waved to convey the order, the horses' hooves fell heavily, and the marching military formation stood firm and motionless for an instant.
This sudden movement brought even greater shock, and the noise around them suddenly disappeared.
Even the soldiers on duty who were about to rush out to drive these people away subconsciously stopped and looked with some awe.
It was eerily quiet here.
The man standing in the middle of the road sighed inwardly.
Sure enough, it was forced to stop.
Although there were a lot of people missing, the movements were a lot flustered, and it was not as solemn as expected, but at least it was done.
He knelt down with a pop, and as he knelt down, other people on the road also knelt down with cheers, and seven or eight banners were raised.
"My lord, please give me and other common people a way to survive."
All the shouts sounded at the same time.
Looking at this scene, many soldiers in the military formation could not help but widen their eyes, looking surprised and confused.
Is this what happens on the stage when you encounter Mr. Qingtian who blocks the road and screams for injustice?
Are they going to ask the Duke for help and redress their grievances? (To be continued)