Those tall chimneys and the firelight that illuminated half of the sky seemed to tell everyone who could see this scene what the real difference was between the Han Dynasty and the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
One side can only rely on men farming and women weaving to repair the country's loopholes, while the other side relies on the advanced industrial system to build an army with powerful firearms and armor.
This is not a war on the same level.
If it weren't for the fact that the big man's development in recent years was really too fast, he should also have some slack, and I'm afraid he would have been pushed aside long ago.
Pei Ju had heard similar statements before, but now he was convinced that there was nothing wrong with this statement.
Now as long as the Han Dynasty is given enough time, the Han Dynasty can definitely take the Northern Zhou Dynasty into its hands.
How long the Northern Zhou Dynasty can persist does not depend on Yu Wenxian's ability, but on Li Xingchen's ability.
Coming to Luoyang to see His Majesty is the most correct decision I have ever made.
Pei Zilie asked Pei Ju to get in the car, and stood side by side with Pei Ju in the car. The two of them walked towards Luoyang City together, looking at the scenery on both sides of the road. Pei Zilie said: "Your Majesty is very happy to learn that Duke Pei has entered Luoyang.
If the elites of the Northern Scholars can be used by the Han Dynasty, then the Northern Scholars should be owned by the Han Dynasty."
Pei Ju nodded: "This is natural. Since I am a Han minister sincerely, I should call on my disciples and old officials to serve the Han. But just now the general also made a ridiculous compliment. He is just a common man. How can he be said to be the leader? Shouldn't he?
Come on, it’s true that you can’t afford it!”
Although he said this, there was already a smile on Pei Ju's face. He was not a humble person to begin with, and he even thought highly of himself. If the developed market outside Luoyang hadn't given him such a shock, I'm afraid that at this time
My nose has already turned up to the sky.
Of course, Pei Zilie had a clear view of Pei Ju's expression. To be honest, as a person who is modest and respectful by nature, he naturally couldn't stand others showing such a face in front of him, but as His Majesty said,
People should do their best and things should be put to their best use. No matter how you say it, Pei Ju is a talented person and should be used by the big man. As long as his little pride does not affect his service to the big man, that's fine.
"Today, a banquet will be held at Buyun Tower in the city, and famous people from Heluo will be invited to come and greet Mr. Pei." Pei Zilie pointed to the city wall that was already in sight, "Look, Mr. Pei, the Buyun Tower is in the south.
Outside the door."
Pei Ju saw the tall building on the side of the avenue outside the city gate at a glance. It was five or six stories high, even higher than the lower city wall. He could imagine what kind of vast scenery he could see from the upper floors.
It's not bad to say it's Buyun.
Pei Ju couldn't help but sigh. In Yecheng, even in the imperial palace, there were no such tall buildings. Although Santai Land was high, it was built on mounds of earth, rising directly from the ground.
, there is absolutely no such thing in Yecheng.
Unexpectedly, in Pei Ju's mind, Yecheng, which was supposed to be a metropolis in the world, became no different from a rural village.
Pei Zilie was about to get out of the car when he suddenly saw a familiar figure among the people going around. However, the man waved at him and indicated that he did not need to come over to say hello. Pei Zilie could only whisper a few words to his guards and turned around to invite him.
Pei Ju entered the Buyun Tower together.
What Pei Zilie saw was naturally Li Xingchen who was taking Yuchizhen out of the palace. Li Xingchen did not expect to meet Pei Zilie at this time.
Shouldn't this guy be training his army outside the city?
Originally, Pei Zilie was in charge of the war on the Eastern Front. After the truce, he returned to Luoyang to resume his duties. Li Xingchen kept him for a month to spend more time with his family. Anyway, Yu Wenxian did not have the guts to start the war lightly now, and the Eastern Front was also peaceful and stable.
It was very serious. At most, there was just a little friction between the scouts on both sides.
Now that people are here, they can't be idle, so the job of training new recruits after the new year is handed over to Pei Zilie. This job is relatively leisurely, and Pei Zilie, a general, is very familiar with the job, which is like giving him a holiday in disguise.
But no matter what, you can't just appear on the street at this time.
"Your Majesty, has Duke Pei arrived?" Yu Chizhen reminded.
Li Xingchen suddenly thought about the task he had given Pei Zilie that day.
It's not that he forgot about it, but that Pei Ju arrived so quickly that Li Xingchen himself didn't expect it.
It stands to reason that when Pei Ju leaves Yecheng, he should go to Hedong first. Now that the Pei family is leaderless and has been trapped in Yecheng, Pei Ju, who has no news, should go to stabilize the situation first. As a result, Li Xingchen did not expect that he would come directly.
Luoyang, and looking at the speed, it must be said that it is going very fast.
This guy is very anxious.
Also, if he doesn't act faster, none of the benefits will fall on Wenxi Pei. Then someone might ask Pei Ju to give up his position as the head of the family. The power struggle within the family is really terrible.
It must be much weaker than those in the imperial court.
At this time, Pei Zilie's personal guards had come over. Li Ping was about to reach out to stop him, but Li Xingchen shook his head: "It doesn't matter."
The guard bowed his hands to Li Xingchen and said, "See the young master. My young master asked the young master when he plans to meet with Pei Gong."
"Tell him to finish the meal. Since we have met him, let's go to Buyun Tower." Li Xingchen said with a smile.
The guard hurriedly agreed.
Li Xingchen raised his head and looked at Buyun Tower: "I haven't been to Buyun Tower since it was built. I heard that there are many kinds of dishes in it, so let's go and try it."
"This..." Li Ping wanted to express that this was not safe, but after receiving a glance from Li Xingchen, he did not dare to say any more.
If I had known that His Majesty should have stopped him when he came out incognito for the first time. Nothing had happened before, which made His Majesty even more daring. How could Li Ping be able to stop him?
"It won't be a big deal if we just have a meal," Li Xingchen said with a smile, "Don't be nervous. Originally our whereabouts were not known to anyone. If something really happened, you would have a reason to sort out the inside and outside of the imperial guard. It would not be a loss.
.”
Li Ping smiled bitterly, isn't this a loss?
If something really happens, you old man still doesn't know whether you are dead or alive.
Of course Li Xingchen ignored Li Ping and pulled Yu Chizhen inside.
Li Ping could only follow him with his plainclothes guards. At this time, he no longer had to walk around pretending to be a passerby. He could just pretend to be the young master's servant.
"Sir, today the top floor of Buyun Tower has been taken over by General Chariot and Cavalry. Do you think that?" The guard in front had already asked.
"We don't need the attic. It's a waste of such a big house. Let's go to the fourth floor. Is there any private room?" Li Xingchen said with a smile, and then turned to look at Yuchizhen. "If you want to see the scenery, I will take you up to the city wall to see it later."
Go ahead and make do with it now?"
Yuchizhen shook his head: "I belong to my husband."
Li Xingchen walked inside and said, "Just tell me what you want to eat. I don't know yet, what kind of food does Zhen'er like to eat?"