After Li Bai returned to the camp, he told Guan Hai to prepare for the journey to Luoyang tomorrow. Guan Hai responded and went to make preparations. Early the next morning, the 100-odd people and 10 carriages set off from Zhen Ding to the west.
Along the way, Li Bai saw the refugees taking care of their mothers and heading north. Li Bai asked Guan Hai to take out some food and distribute it to the people. When he saw them kneel on the ground and kowtow to him with all their might after receiving the food, everyone could clearly see tears welling up in his eyes. Li Bai muttered,"If we rise, the people will suffer. If we die, the people will suffer!”。
Then, he said to the commoners,"My fellow villagers, if everyone believes in me, Li Bai, then please go to Liaodong. I will wait for you there and build our new home together with you."
After saying that, he rode away without looking back. He really couldn't bear to see those commoners with yellow and emaciated faces and tearful faces. He was afraid that he would cry again.
Seeing Li Bai's back disappear before his eyes, Xie Bai Min kowtowed in the direction where Li Bai had left, and then continued their journey north. No one knew where they would go.
After a while, Li Bai stopped and said to Guan Hai,""Boyong, send someone to look back and tell Uncle Li that the operation can begin."
"Operation? What operation?" Guan Hai looked at Li Bai and asked.
Li Bai pointed in the direction of the commoners, turned around, and rode away. Guan Hai looked at the direction Li Bai was pointing at, then looked at Li Bai who had already left. He rubbed his head and said to Wen Chou beside him,""Ziqin, do you understand?"
Wen Chou shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either. Then, he followed Li Bai. Guan Hai was left alone looking around. Then, he heard him shout," My lord, wait for me."
After a month-long journey, they finally arrived at Hulao Pass. As the eastern gateway of Luoyang and an important pass, it was named after King Mu of the Western Zhou Dynasty. It is connected to Songyue Mountain in the south and the Yellow River in the north. The mountains crisscross and form a natural barrier. It had the power of 'one man can hold the pass, ten thousand men can't open it', and it was a battleground for military strategists in the past.
Looking at Tiger Cage Pass with some emotion, Li Bai turned around and said to Guan Hai,""Boyong, send someone to Luoyang's Hero Tower to look for the shopkeeper there. Tell him that we should be able to reach outside Luoyang by this time tomorrow and ask him to personally come and pick us up." Guan Hai responded and went to get someone to report.
A day later, Li Bai and the others arrived 10 miles away from Luoyang City. Looking at the magnificent Luoyang City, Li Bai sighed with emotion.
Luoyang City was located in the north of the Luo River. The north of the water was called "Yang", so it was named Luoyang, also known as Luoyi and Shendu. Mountains and rivers crisscrossed in the territory, with Qinling Mountains in the west, Songyue in the east, Wangwu Mountain-Taihang Mountain in the north, the danger of the Yellow River, and Funiu Mountain in the south. Since ancient times, there had been a saying that "the capital of eight passes, surrounded by mountains on all sides, and surrounded by five rivers around Luoyang City". Therefore, it was known as "surrounded by rivers and mountains, its shape is better than the world" and "the main road of the ten provinces in the world".
Living in the middle of the world, it not only has the honest and majestic atmosphere of the Central Plains, but also has the quality of the water towns in the south. After the creation of the world, since the Three Royals and Five Emperors, Luoyang had become the capital of the gods envied by heaven and earth due to its great beauty.
Luoyang represented the earliest ZG, the most original ZG, and the most profound ZG. Luoyang City was located at Mount Mang in the north, facing Yique in the south, with the Luo River running through it. It was located at Hulao Pass in the east and Hangu Pass in the west. Surrounded by mountains and majestic passes, it was known as the capital of the Eight Pass and the best in the world. Moreover, it was located in the middle of the world. It was known as the center of Jiuzhou. Therefore, it was a place where the vassals and heroes fought for the Central Plains. It became the most important political, economic, and cultural center in history.
A middle-aged man with a slightly plump figure walked up to Li Bai and said respectfully,""May I ask where Young Master is from?" " Li Bai of the Li Residence in Wangdu," Li Bai looked at him and said.
" Subordinate Zhang Feng greets my lord," the man suddenly bowed to Li Bai.
"En, there's no need to be so polite. Do you think there's any way for us to enter Luoyang without being searched?”Li Bai asked.
" My lord, Defender General Ximen has a very good relationship with me. Later, I'll say that this caravan is my caravan. As for my lord, I'll have to put you in a difficult position," Zhang Feng said unhurriedly.
" Mhm, do as you see fit. Let's go," Li Bai said.
Zhang Feng was the shopkeeper of the Hero Tower in Luoyang. He was good at doing business and was especially good at talking. The old white wine of the Hero Tower was especially popular. Sometimes, it was even priceless. That was why Zhang Feng was able to survive in Luoyang City, which was filled with wealthy families, like a fish in water.
When they reached the city gate, the soldiers guarding the city told them to stop and undergo an inspection before entering the city. Zhang Feng said to the leading soldier," This little brother, I'm Zhang Feng, the manager of Hero Tower. Ximen Commandant Dong is a friend of mine. I hope that little brother can accommodate me. Just treat this bit of money as a drink for us brothers."
When the soldier heard that Zhang Feng was the manager of the Hero Tower, he was shocked. He knew that Manager Zhang was very rich and had a good relationship with the high-ranking officials and nobles in Luoyang. He was very clear about this. He immediately said respectfully," So it's Mr. Zhang. I failed to recognize Mount Tai. Please forgive me, Mr. Zhang. What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and make way for Mr. Zhang," he shouted at the soldiers.
When the soldiers heard this, they quickly stood on both sides and made way for Li Bai and the others. The leading soldier only accepted the money under Zhang Feng's insistence. The soldier bowed to Zhang Feng again.
" F * ck, the manager of the Hero's Pavilion is really rich." As he spoke, he weighed the money in his hand.
Zhang Feng led Li Bai and the others to a courtyard next to the Tower of Heroes.
PS: I lost my phone. I'm untying my bank card now, but I forgot the password. I'm going to buy a phone, so I can only update one chapter.
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