The drought that lasted for nearly three and a half months was relieved a lot with a heavy rain. Seeing that the beginning of autumn was approaching, this rain came at an especially timely time. The hot air suddenly became much cooler, and the water rolled and roared.
Run, flow towards the big river.
In the morning, the rain stopped.
Thin mist floats in the air, suddenly like a fairyland.
Cao Peng rode up to the embankment and looked at the Luoshui flowing eastward, his thoughts rising and falling.
Three months ago, he stood here, and the Luoyang Northern Lieutenant at that time was still Zhu Zan; now, he is standing here again, but Zhu Zan has returned to his hometown, and he will become the new Luoyang Northern Lieutenant. No.
Anyone needs to be reminded. Cao Peng also knows the significance of this Luoyang Beibu Lieutenant. Even though he is just a sesame official with a real salary of 300 shi, if placed in later generations, he would be equivalent to the branch director of the imperial capital in later generations, or at least a division-level cadre.
...Cao Peng couldn't help but have a strange feeling in his heart, and a playful smile flashed across his face.
"Sir, the gate of Luoyang City has been opened, it's time for us to enter the city!"
Xia Houlan urged his horse to the foot of the embankment and respectfully reminded him.
Cao Peng took a deep breath, turned his horse and rushed down the embankment, "Let's go into the city!"
Luoyang in the early morning looks particularly clean after being washed by the rain.
Early in the morning, dozens of water carts were lining up inside the city gate, waiting to leave the city and fetch water from the Western Mountains. This is also a privilege enjoyed by the rich and powerful. Although they have well water at home, these rich and powerful people do not
Most people do not drink well water at home, but send their families out of the city every day to get spring water from the mountains for drinking. Xishan is also known as Longmen Mountain in Luoyang in later generations. There are many springs in the mountains, but most of them have their own owners. Eat big river fish and attract water.
Western landscape is a fashion and elegance of Luoyang people...
"Who's in front of you? Stay tuned."
When Cao Peng and his party arrived at the north gate of Luoyang, the guards stepped forward to stop them.
Xia Houlan urged his horse forward and said, "The new Luoyang Beibu Lieutenant has come to take office, but he has not given way immediately."
"The new Luoyang Northern Lieutenant?"
The doorman was startled and quickly reported back to the doorman.
Not long after, an old soldier hurried forward and followed Xia Houlan to Cao Peng's horse.
"Why is it so strict when entering and exiting Luoyang?"
"Back to the north, Sir, according to the new Luoyang Order, there are twenty gates in the four cities of Luoyang, and only two gates in each city are open. Inspections will be strengthened to prevent Xiaoxiao from entering and exiting."
"Chen Luoyang has arrived?"
"Back to the north, sir, the new Luoyang order has arrived three days ago."
It seems that Chen Qun is under a lot of pressure.
Otherwise, we wouldn't have made such a big fuss as soon as we came here.
Cao Peng said in a deep voice: "In this case, let's get out of the way quickly. I still need to pay a visit to the new Luoyang Order. I can't stay here for a long time."
"Here!"
The old army quickly responded to the order, returned to the city gate, and urged the gatekeepers to drive away the water trucks behind the city gate to make way for them.
Unexpectedly, as soon as this military order came out, the cart drivers who were collecting water immediately exploded.
"Why should we give way?"
"That's right, we were the ones who came first, why are we made to wait?"
"What about Luoyang Beibu Lieutenant? There has to be a first-come, first-served basis...if we delay, my master will blame me, and you won't be able to bear it."
The last time he came to Luoyang, Cao Peng didn't feel so many troubles.
Unexpectedly, this time I came here and encountered such a thing before entering the city.
The tycoons of Luoyang seemed too arrogant. A group of servants who were collecting water dared to confront the imperial officials?
Cao Peng's face suddenly darkened, and he said coldly: "Ziyou, don't pay attention to these people, just rush over to me."
Without saying a word, Xia Houlan led Fei Qi and rushed into the city gate. He took out two feet of dragon scales, flew them up and down, and beat all the servants who were collecting water until they ran away with their heads covered. Fortunately, Cao Peng also knew the importance, so he
Xia Houlan did not harm anyone, he just drove them away.
After a while, the road was cleared.
Cao Peng led Buluan and Guo Huan and urged their horses into the city.
"Old Army."
"exist."
The uncle was frightened by Cao Peng's sudden attack and hurriedly stepped forward.
"How are the entrances and exits of this city gate managed?"
"Sir, the carriages and horses coming in and out of the city gate must be registered."
"Is it also Chen Luoyang's decree?"
"Exactly."
Cao Peng stopped asking, looked at the long motorcade lined up at the city gate, and frowned.
However, he didn't say anything, and just walked away with his men. Looking at the backs of Cao Peng and his party, the old army suddenly smiled...
"Uncle, why are you laughing?"
"This new northern master looks different from the previous northerners."
All the gatekeepers couldn't help but be stunned.
After Cao Peng entered the city, he urged his horse to go along the wet long street to the Luoyang Lingguan Office. The Luoyang Lingguan Office was both located in the north of Luoyang, and was only separated by two streets from the Northern Weiguan Office. In comparison,
Lower, Luoyang Beili, close to Beigong. Among them, Jianchun Gate leads directly to Changhe Gate, Meridian Street, which is under the jurisdiction of Beili.
Although he knew Chen Qun, Cao Peng must abide by these basic etiquette.
Logically speaking, he has already obtained the Northern Wei Yin Shou, so he can go directly to the Northern Wei Official's Office first.
But Cao Peng decided to visit Chen Qun first.
This is an official etiquette, and Cao Peng must abide by it. Otherwise, even if he and Chen Qun are familiar with each other, there will be a gap between them.
The group of people stopped in front of the Luoyang Ling's Office, only to see that the door of the official office was closed.
Xia Houlan dismounted, jumped up to the doorstep, and knocked on the door.
After a while, a servant came out from inside and asked, "Why are you knocking on the door?"
"Please inform Chen Luoyang that the new Luoyang Cao Beibu has come to ask for an audience."
"Cao Bei?"
The servant looked down the doorstep and suddenly smiled, "My master has ordered that if Cao Bei comes, please go to the flower hall to rest first."
Cao Peng dismounted, threw the reins to a Fei Qian, took Guo Huan and Bu Luan, and stepped up to the doorstep.
Under the guidance of the servants, they walked through the front hall and came to the flower hall in the backyard. Someone had already informed Chen Qun. Not long after Cao Peng had been sitting in the flower hall, he heard the sound of footsteps rushing outside the hall. Chen Qun looked tired.
He walked into the flower hall and saw Cao Peng. Without saying a word, he stepped forward and hugged Cao Peng. Cao Peng is now about 173cm tall, but compared to Chen Qun, he still seems to be a head lower...
"Afu, you are finally here."
Chen Qun's unexpected enthusiasm made Cao Peng shout that he couldn't bear it.
"Brother Chen, what's wrong with you?"
Chen Qun let out a sigh of relief, "Now that you're here, I can finally feel more relaxed."
Cao Peng looked confused.
At this time, Chen Qun also returned to the elegant posture that Cao Peng was familiar with, and gave up his seat with his hands solemnly.
He looked at the two little maids standing behind Cao Peng, pointed at Cao Peng and said with a smile: "I know that the person who enjoys the most in this world is none other than you, Cao Youxue. Haha, even if you study under Mr. Kong Ming
, I also want to bring a beautiful girl as beautiful as a flower."
Buluan and Guo Huan blushed and lowered their heads.
Cao Peng couldn't laugh or cry, "Brother Chen, don't cancel me.
I traveled a long distance and came here in heavy rain, but you... Well, if you have nothing to do, I will go back to the Northern Lieutenant's Office first."
"Who said it's okay? I've been waiting for you for three days and you just came here. How could it be okay?"
Chen Qun shouted immediately, but his eyes inadvertently glanced at Guo Huan and Buluan.
Cao Peng immediately understood what he meant, turned around and said: "Xiaoluan, Xiaohuan, you guys go out first, Brother Chen and I have something to talk about."
"yes!"
The two young maids also knew that it was not suitable for them to stay here at this time, so they withdrew from the flower hall.
After Guo Huan and Buluan left, Chen Qun looked solemn, stood up, joined hands, and bowed to Cao Peng, "Ah Fu, I want to apologize to you first."
"Brother Chen, which song are you singing?"
Chen Qun said: "I know you are studying now. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a disciple of Mr. Kong Ming. However, I asked Sikong to let you come and help. It is really a big sin to disturb your studies. Why?
Brother, I had no choice but to do it..."
"Brother Chen, what are you talking about?"
Cao Peng's face darkened, "It's only natural to eat your salary and share your worries. Besides, even if you don't look for me, if my fourth brother died in such a strange way, I will definitely come out to find out... But it was your recommendation.
Me? How did I hear that it was Guo Jijiu?"
Chen Qun smiled and said: "Fengxiao also likes you to serve as the Northern Lieutenant. So after I proposed it to Sikong, Fengxiao immediately expressed his approval."
"why me?"
Chen Qun came over and sat down next to Cao Peng.
"Others don't know your abilities, but I do.
When you were in Haixi, you peeled off the cocoon and pulled out the silk, and found out the mystery of Haixi, I knew your ability clearly. To be honest, I was a little worried when Cao Gong asked me to take over the Luoyang Order. Zhu Gongzuo left strangely,
Moreover, there seems to be a big secret hidden in Luoyang City. When I checked the documents in Sikong Mansion, I felt that the death of Gongzuo was definitely not a personal vendetta. I am afraid there is another hidden reason. Although Wen Ruo and others recommended me,
But I know that this is not what I am good at and I need someone to help me, so I thought of you."
"Do you also think that my fourth brother passed away strangely?"
Chen Qun nodded, "It's very strange."
"How to say?"
"I have been in Luoyang for three days and I have done almost nothing. Apart from ordering martial law at the city gates, I spent most of my time reading documents.
Before Zhu Gongzuo died, he blocked the Luoshui River and said he was looking for some corpse? Does this matter have anything to do with you? "
Cao Peng got excited, shuddered, and nodded.
He repeated what happened that night. Strangely enough, after three and a half months, the case that happened that night seemed to be clearer. Cao Peng spoke in great detail, and Chen Qun listened very carefully.
After Cao Peng finished speaking, he lowered his head and said nothing. After thinking for a long time, he said: "Ah Fu, what you are talking about is indeed a bit strange... Before Zhu Gongzu died, he transferred all the documents from the county government and didn't know who he was.
What exactly are you looking for? I think there is some connection between them?"
"Hard to say!"
Cao Peng thought for a while, "I don't know the specific situation yet, so it's hard to draw a conclusion."
"Ah Fu, you must help me this time." Chen Qun sighed and patted Cao Peng on the shoulder, "After I came to Luoyang, I realized that Luoyang City is extremely complicated. All forces are intertwined.
I also don’t know how to start..."
At this moment, I heard a burst of noise outside the door.
Chen Qun couldn't help but frown, and a hint of anger appeared on his delicate cheeks.
He stood up, strode out of the flower hall, and shouted sternly: "Who is making a noise here?"
An old housekeeper looked panicked and walked forward quickly.
"Master, something bad is going on."
"What's up?"
"Northern Lieutenant, the Northern Lieutenant's office is compromised."
"ah?"
After Chen Qun heard this, he couldn't help being shocked, "You say it again?"
"The Northern Wei Yamen is in trouble..."
Chen Qun's cheek twitched and he turned around.
Cao Peng listened very clearly inside, and his eyes could not help but narrow into slits. He walked up to Chen Qun and tugged on Chen Qun's sleeve.
"Brother Chen, let's go over and take a look."
"good!"
Chen Qun immediately ordered his men to prepare their horses, and Cao Peng took Guo Huan and Bu Luan out of the gate of Luoyang Lingfu. Standing on the doorstep, he saw thick smoke billowing in the distance and faint shouts.
Xia Houlan stepped forward and was about to speak, but Cao Peng waved his hand to stop him.
"Ziyou, it seems like someone wants me to look good."
"Sir, what should we do?"
"Don't worry, go over and check the situation first."
After that, Cao Peng got on his horse, and Chen Qun also rode over at this time. Neither of them said a word, they just nodded, turned their horses, and headed to Wei Yamen in the north.
While walking, Chen Qun asked: "Ah Fu, who is so bold?"
"I don't know who is so bold, but I know that someone must be unable to sit still."
"oh?"
"If you don't have a fever in the morning, you won't have a fever in the evening..." Cao Peng sneered, "It's too coincidental that I entered the city with my front foot, and left the Wei Yamen in the north with my back foot. However, this also shows that some people are feeling weak.
.Otherwise, you wouldn’t have used such lame means to intimidate me.”
"Aren't you angry?"
Cao Peng didn't answer, and looked extremely calm.
In the front hall of Wei Yamen in the north, thick smoke billowed.
The servants of the government office ran around shouting and carrying buckets to put out the fire. When Chen Qun and Cao Peng arrived outside the government office, the fire had basically been brought under control.
"It was water leakage in the warehouse, probably caused by carelessness."
A servant came over to report, and Chen Qun couldn't help but became furious.
"Is it only the warehouse that has leaked?"
"yes."
Cao Peng nodded, got off his horse and walked up the doorstep.
When he stood at the gate of the Northern Wei Yatang, he suddenly felt endless emotions.
Three and a half months ago, he and Zhu Zan walked into the Northern Wei Yatang together, chatting and laughing. At that time, Zhu Zan's wife and children came out to greet him, and he even teased the baby for a while. Who would have known that it was only three and a half months ago that the baby in the northern part of Luoyang
Wei Yatang, things and people have changed...
"Brother Chen, where are my fourth sister-in-law and my nephew now?"
"Gong Zuo's wife and children have returned to Xudu and are now living in Zidan's mansion..."
"That's good, at least it won't scare my sister-in-law and nephew. Otherwise, I will feel even more guilty."
Cao Peng said softly as he arrived in front of the warehouse.
Thick smoke was still rising from the warehouse, and the air was filled with a choking smell. The huge warehouse was not completely burned, only a small part was burned black. Cao Peng frowned, covered his nose and walked over, wandering in the mess.
After a moment, his face became colder and colder.
"How about Cao Beibei?"
In front of outsiders, Chen Qun would still address Cao Peng according to etiquette.
Cao Peng sneered and said: "This is not a leak, but someone deliberately set a fire... Come, please immediately check the damage to the warehouse and report it to me as soon as possible."
After speaking, he walked to Chen Qun and remained silent.
"What are you going to do?" Chen Qun also looked solemn.
After exhaling a heavy breath, Cao Peng said softly: "Since they have already taken action, how can I not express it?"