Hearing Xueying's muttering, Hong Jian shivered in fright, pulled her hard, and asked in a low voice: "What are you talking about? I don't want my life!"
Xueying also knew that she had made a mistake, lowered her head and muttered: "What I said is right!"
Hong Jian glared at her and scolded: "You still say that?!"
"I……"
"What else can you say?" Following the words, Liu Xiu walked over with his hands behind his back.
The war in Wei County has ended, and Liu Xiu no longer wears a helmet, but wears black casual clothes. Seeing Liu Xiu coming, Xueying and Hong Jian were shocked, and hurriedly saluted and said: "Your Majesty!"
Liu Xiu looked at them happily and asked with a smile: "What are you talking about that is so mysterious?"
Hong Jian cleared her throat and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I didn't say anything else."
Liu Xiu shrugged, nuzzled into the tent again, and asked, "Is Lihua awake?"
"Reporting to your Majesty, the noble man is awake, and Xu Meiren is also here."
"Oh!" Liu Xiu nodded and walked into the tent.
As Liu Xiu walked in, Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling, who were talking in the tent, both stood up and said politely: "Your Majesty!"
Liu Xiu waved his hands to the two of them and said, "Sit down!"
After he sat down, he said: "The bandits in Wei County have been put down, and we can start back to Luoyang today. We were in a hurry when we came here, but now that we are going back, we can go slowly, and we can also visit the mountains and play in the water."
When Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling heard this, their faces showed joy.
Although living in the Luoyang Palace is very comfortable, with food, clothing, housing and transportation being served by palace maids and chamberlains, living in the palace for a long time is also very boring. It is rare to have the opportunity to leave the palace, so Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling are naturally willing to have fun outside.
One play.
Xu Xiling asked: "How did your Majesty arrange the trip back to Luoyang?"
Liu Xiu said: "I plan to go to Liyang first, then go to Chaoge from Liyang and return to Luoyang."
Xu Xiling smiled happily and said excitedly: "I heard that the scenery in Liyang is beautiful, like a fairyland on earth."
Yin Lihua answered: "Da Gong Mountain in Liyang is where Dayu used to control floods. Your Majesty, if we pass by Li Yang, we must go to Da Gong Mountain to take a look!"
Liu Xiu nodded and said, "That's exactly what I meant."
Seeing that both Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling were satisfied with the itinerary they arranged, Liu Xiu finalized the itinerary.
Liyang is located to the south of Huangze Lake, east of Chaoge, and north of the Yellow River, close to the junction of Jizhou and Yanzhou. The most famous place in Liyang is undoubtedly Dayang Mountain. It became famous all over the world because Dayu controlled the water here, and poets and poets also enjoyed it.
Visit Dagong Mountain.
The emperor was coming to Liyang, and the news had already reached Liyang County. When Liu Xiu led the Han army to Liyang, the Liyang Order took the officials of the county and went ten miles out of the city to greet him.
Li Yangling was in his early thirties, and his name was Kong Xu. He was not tall and had a slim build, which gave him the impression of being weak. However, Kong Xu came from a military background and was highly regarded by the generals.
You must know that Liyang is located at the junction of Jizhou and Yanzhou, and Yanzhou does not belong to the sphere of influence of the Luoyang court. It can be said that Liyang is at the forefront of Jizhou. People who can serve as county magistrates in Liyang must not only have the ability to govern the place, but also
You must have the ability to lead troops in war.
When the county officials headed by Kong Xu saw Liu Xiu, they knelt down one after another, kowtowed forward, and said in unison: "I'd like to bow before your majesty!"
Liu Xiu walked out of the carriage, waved to everyone, and said, "Everyone, please get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Kong Xu and others stood up one after another. Liu Xiu's eyes fell on Kong Xu and asked with a smile: "Are you County Magistrate Kong?"
Liu Xiu had never met Kong Xu, but he heard that he was mentioned by Yao Qi. Yao Qi praised Kong Xu highly and said that he was an all-rounder with both literary and military abilities. Liu Xiu was quite curious about Kong Xu. Now that he has met
He himself was somewhat disappointed.
Kong Xu was unattractive in appearance, with a sallow complexion and a thin stature. People who didn't know him would have thought he was seriously ill when they saw him. Liu Xiu could not be considered a person who judged people by their appearance, but he did have a favorable impression of people with good images.
"Weak minister Kong Xu!" Hearing that Liu Xiu asked about him, Kong Xu hurriedly bowed and saluted.
"I will stay in Liyang for a few more days this time. I'm afraid I will cause trouble to Magistrate Kong in the next few days."
Kong Xu hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty has defeated me! Your Majesty can come to Liyang, which is a blessing to Liyang, and it is also a blessing to the people of Liyang!"
Quite good at talking! Liu Xiu smiled, turned around and asked Long Yuan to lead the horses. He and Kong Xu rode together.
Liu Xiu rode forward and asked, "Mr. Kong, how is the situation in Liyang now?"
Kong Xu said sternly: "Before Liyang, it suffered from thieves, all industries were ruined, and the people were in dire straits. Since your Majesty ascended the throne, you have implemented benevolent policies in Wei County and reduced taxes. Most of the people who fled Liyang to avoid disaster have now returned home.
, Liyang has gradually returned to its former prosperity." Speaking of this, Kong Xu sincerely sighed: "These are all your majesty's saintly wisdom, benefiting Liyang and benefiting the world!"
Liu Xiu glanced at Kong Xu, smiled, and said, "Liyang is close to Yanzhou. Do Liu Yong's troops often raid Liyang?"
Kong Xu said: "Liu Yongjun never attacked Liyang on a large scale, but small-scale harassment did occur from time to time. Fortunately, Liyang has a river as a natural barrier, and Liu Yongjun's harassment did not cause too much trouble."
Liu Xiu nodded and praised: "Mr. Kong has made great achievements in governing Liyang."
Kong Xu bowed and said, "I don't dare to take credit for it."
Liu Xiu smiled and said, "Tomorrow, I plan to go to Dagong Mountain."
Kong Xu's face straightened and he said: "We have ordered the green altar to be repaired on Dagong Mountain. Your Majesty can offer sacrifices to heaven and earth at the green altar!"
Liu Xiu's eyes flashed, and she was really impressed by Kong Xu. He smiled and asked, "The news of my coming to Liyang should have reached Liyang two days ago, right?"
"Exactly."
"It only took Magistrate Kong two days to repair the Qingtan on the mountain?" Liu Xiu asked curiously.
Kong Xu told the truth: "Wei Chen asked people to repair the Qingtan a month ago."
Liu Xiu calculated that a month ago, not long after he led his army to leave Luoyang. He asked with a smile: "Is Magistrate Kong correct that I will pass by Liyang?"
Kong Xu nodded and said: "Your Majesty is coming to Wei County to defeat the bandits. Naturally, the faster the march is, the better. It is unlikely that you will take the long route to Liyang. However, after your victory, your Majesty will most likely pass through Liyang when returning to Luoyang."
Liu Xiu couldn't help laughing and asked, "Is Magistrate Kong sure that I can defeat the bandit army?"
Kong Xu said sternly: "Your Majesty is a talented man who once defeated Wang Yi with 3,000 soldiers in Kunyang. Wang followed 400,000 troops, and now there are bandits from five schools. In front of Your Majesty, they are nothing more than mantis arms and chariots!"
Liu Xiu laughed loudly. Now he understood to some extent why Yao Qi praised Kong Xu so highly. Kong Xu was very good at talking, capable and good at doing things. He was indeed a talent.
Along the way, Liu Xiu and Kong Xu walked and chatted, and unknowingly they arrived at Liyang City. After entering the city gate, they looked forward and saw people on both sides of the street. The crowds were so crowded that they could not see the edge at a glance.
The emperor came to Liyang in person, and the people of Liyang naturally wanted to see the emperor's grace. The people of Liyang gathered on the streets early, waiting for the emperor's guard of honor.
There were too many people on the street. Even though there were government officials and county soldiers to maintain order and set up martial law on both sides of the street, the scene was still too chaotic.
After Long Yuan, Long Zhun, and Long Bu looked at it, they all urged their horses to come to Liu Xiu and whispered: "Your Majesty, let's take a carriage into the city!"
Liu Xiu waved his hand and said disapprovingly: "It doesn't matter."
Kong Xu responded: "Your Majesty, I also think it would be good for your Majesty to enter the city in a carriage."
"oh?"
"Recently, someone claimed that Han Tie was discovered near Dagong Mountain. Many people came after hearing the news. Now there are many people in Liyang City. Your Majesty, it is better to be careful." There were too many people watching in the city, and no one could guarantee it.
There must be no assassins among them. Even if there is only one assassin mixed in, a cold arrow shot is enough to kill someone. If the emperor really had an accident in Liyang, there would be two shortcomings, and Kong Xu, as the order of Liyang, could not afford it.
Liu Xiu looked at Long Yuan, then at Kong Xu, and finally nodded and said, "Okay! I'll take the carriage!" As he spoke, Liu Xiupiao dismounted and sat in the carriage.
Seeing Liu Xiuken riding into the city, Long Yuan, Kong Xu and others secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Then everyone stood on both sides of the carriage and entered the city.
Seeing the Emperor's guard of honor arriving, the people on the street knelt down and kowtowed, calling for Your Majesty.
Liu Xiu slightly lifted the curtain of the car window and looked outside. Yin Lihua and Xu Xiling, who were also in the car, also came over.
Looking at the people kneeling in darkness on both sides of the street, Xu Xiling couldn't help but sigh: "Your Majesty's prestige in Liyang is very high!"
Liu Xiu smiled calmly and said, "This is how Wei County was governed well." Because Yao Qi governed well, the people naturally placed the credit on him, the emperor.
Xu Xiling said with a smile: "It is true that Governor Yao is a thousand-mile horse, but he also needs to be appreciated by someone like your Majesty."
Liu Xiu was amused by her words and felt a little more cheerful.
There were no accidents on the way, and Liu Xiu's carriage successfully arrived at the house prepared by Kong Xu for Liu Xiu.
This house was originally the residence of the nobles in the city, but the owner of the house had already fled Liyang, and it was unknown whether he was alive or dead outside. The house had been idle. This time Liu Xiu passed by Liyang, Kong Xu temporarily requisitioned the empty house.
Already.
Habayashi Wei had already searched the house several times in advance to confirm that there were no problems.
The carriage stopped at the gate of the house. Liu Xiu, Yin Lihua, and Xu Xiling walked out of the carriage and looked at the porch of the house. It was very big and grand. Then, the three of them walked into the house.
Kong Xu followed Liu Xiu and introduced the situation of the house to Liu Xiu.
Liu Xiu didn't care who the owner of the house was or where he was now. He asked, "Just now, Magistrate Kong said, what happened to the cold iron near Dagong Mountain?"
The so-called cold iron is actually meteorite, or to put it more simply, it is a burned meteorite. When the meteorite passes through the atmosphere, it burns by friction with the air. In the end, only the metal that cannot be burned is left, and it becomes human when it falls to the ground.
Cold iron.
When Liu Xiu asked about Han Tie, Kong Xu frowned slightly and said, "I don't know when this rumor started, but it has become more and more intense. Especially in recent times, the number of people in Liyang City has increased sharply, and the inn is almost full."
Every house is packed with guests, and many people sleep on the streets at night.”
Liu Xiu asked curiously: "Did someone really pick up the cold iron?"
Kong Xu smiled bitterly, shook his head and said: "As far as Wei Chen knows, no one has harvested cold iron yet."
