The rise of the prince

Chapter 851 Arriving in the middle of Sichuan + pretty words and heartfelt words

Chengdu, the most prosperous city in Sichuan, Chengdu and its surrounding counties even set up a separate road, called Chengdu Fu Road.

It is enough to prove that this place is important.

The prosperity of Chengdu is not inferior to that of Kaiyuan, but because of the slight difference in regional culture, Chengdu is more delicate and refined than Kaiyuan.

If Kaiyuan City starts from the imperial city in the north, passes through the streets, the outer city, and the outer gathering area, it will be more than 20 miles.

It takes two hours for ordinary people to walk across the city and the surrounding settlements. The area is large enough to imagine.

Chengdu Mansion is much smaller, only about half the size of Kaifeng, which can be estimated by looking at the west wall of Li Xingzhou.

But after entering the city, the inside is very different from Kaiyuan, with a very different style.

In terms of the overall architectural pattern, Kaiyuan's architectural style likes to be bold, with large foundations, thick walls, mostly earth-stone structures, many of which are one-story buildings, and few buildings with more than two floors.

In contrast, the buildings in Chengdu are smart and handsome, the foundations occupy a small area, and ordinary buildings have two floors.Even three-story and four-story buildings are common, and the difference between height and base is very obvious.

Moreover, the attic is exquisite, with many masonry and wooden structures, and the building is more exquisite and gorgeous.

From this point of view, Chengdu Mansion may be richer than Kaiyuan, but in terms of magnitude, it is not as good as Kaiyuan, which is the capital.

When Li Xingzhou first came ashore, there were a large number of people waiting at the ferry.

One group was from the Wu family, led by Wu Zhengqing, the patriarch of the Wu family, followed by a large number of Wu family members, including men, women, and children. The other group was Wu Mintong, the prefect of Chengdu, and many officials from all over the country.

Seeing him get off the boat, he began to bow down.

Now at this time, only extremely solemn occasions require kneeling and worshiping, such as the younger generation meeting the elders in the family for the first time, or meeting the emperor during the great dynasty.

Because the founding emperor of the Jing Dynasty was famous for his civilization, although he was weak in foreign wars, he paid great attention to his attitude towards people. Except for the uncommon ritual of bowing buckles, there were also issues of sedan chairs and slaves.

The sedan chair is more comfortable and less bumpy than horse-drawn carts and ox carts, but it was reprimanded for "treating people as animals", so the sedan chair was banned by the court, and only some old officials were allowed to use it.

The slavery system of the previous dynasty was also abolished, and the imperial court clearly stated that no slaves were allowed to exist.Of course, the imperial court has stipulated, but there are still many people in the local area who buy and sell slaves privately. This is the so-called policy above and countermeasures below.

But now the prefect of Chengdu prefect led all the officials to greet him with a kneeling salute, which is to welcome him with the etiquette of welcoming the emperor.

Li Xingzhou himself was taken aback, he didn't understand what Wu Mintong meant, whether he wanted to show his importance or wanted to wear shoes for him.

He immediately evaded, and then let everyone stand up, and then bowed in return, said a few words of thanking everyone for their welcome, and entered the city surrounded by crowds, without leaving any excuses.

Along the way, Wu Zhengqing was very enthusiastic, and from time to time, he arranged for girls from the younger generation of the Wu family to come and talk to him, introducing him to various places in Chengdu.

However, beside him was Yelu Yali, Wei Yubai in military uniform and sword, and Qi Fang in official uniform and sword, so the girls didn't dare to get too close.

The Wu family, a sergeant with 500 people accompanying him, also made proper arrangements, entertained them with wine and meat, and set aside a room in the upper white room for the use of the sergeants, without even setting up camp.

The Wu family alone, connected to the two main streets are his house, which is equivalent to a small palace.

Even the well-informed Qifang was stunned. Her family was also the home of the magistrate at the beginning, and it was also a powerful party, but compared with the Wu family, it was nothing.

The Wu family not only had a large number of well-dressed servants arranging accommodation for the sergeants and entourage, but also set up hundreds of tables of banquets in the mansion on North Street to entertain officials, relatives and friends. Of course, the host and guest were Li Xingzhou and his party.

The four soldiers around Li Xingzhou were inseparable, led by Ji Xiaming, and the other three were all masters of the new army.

The main banquet was held in the lobby, and the two of them stood outside the door, standing behind Li Xingzhou.

When he was seated, Li Xingzhou naturally took the upper seat, and next to him was Yelu Yali, his concubine, Princess Liao.

Wei Yubai and Qifang are under him. Wei Yubai is now not only the commander of the army of the new army, but also the general of the third rank Yunhui.

Qifang, because Li Xingzhou asked her to do something at the beginning, added the official status of a doctor, and the person who came was a guest, so he naturally sat at the table.

Then came Wu Zhengqing, the Patriarch of the Wu Family, and Wu Mintong, the Prefect of Chengdu Prefecture, and below that were the officials in Central Shu and the distinguished figures of the Wu Family.

After Patriarch Wu Zhengqing announced the start of the banquet, Li Xingzhou said a few polite words, and then the banquet began.

The Wu family prepared a lot of delicacies unique to Sichuan. Yelu Yali, Qifang, Wei Yubai were pleasantly surprised, and Li Xingzhou was also pleasantly surprised.

But he didn't forget what he came to Shuzhong for, he dealt with it on the surface, but he was also thinking about something in his heart.

After obtaining his consent, young talents from central Sichuan also came to perform.

It is said that they are young talents in the middle of Sichuan, but in fact most of them are young people from the Wu family, and some are also the children of powerful and powerful people. They are about the same age as him. Most of the girls are younger than him, and most of the men are a few years older than him.

Although everyone is about the same age, their status and status are completely different, and Li Xingzhou has long been used to it.

The pattern is generally that girls will perform dance and music, while men will focus on talent and learning.

In the land of central Sichuan, dance music, Sheng Xiao is indispensable, for example, the famous Mrs. Huarui was famous for dance music.It is not surprising that people with a surplus of life will spontaneously focus on a surplus of spirit.It is not surprising that a land of abundance like Central Shu has a rich cultural heritage.

Most of the poems and songs revolve around his great achievements.

However, the words and sentences written about military exploits are not so direct, most of them are more tactful, and they praise the grand events and prosperity.

There are historical reasons for this. When Jing Guo pacified Shuzhong, there were two small battles in total. Shu killed one general, and then the whole country surrendered.There is a poem "14 people are all disarmed, and none of them is a man".

This sentence may have been made by the lady of the Shu Kingdom, or it may have been fabricated by Jing Guo literati to insult people, but either way is a great shame.

The era of incompetence has passed with the wind, but it has always been a thorn in the hearts of Shu people.It is also reflected in the poems, and the description of war is relatively taboo.

Yelu Yali, Wei Yubai, Qifang and Ji Xiaming were all very happy, and Li Xingzhou was also very happy, but he didn't understand the quality of poetry at all.

In the eyes of others, he is a first-class talent in the world, a perfect man with both civil and military skills, only he himself knows that all his poems are copied
Therefore, it is inevitable to be a little awkward when commenting. I can only say a few words on the scene. "However, the labor and management are uneducated, and I will do everything in the world."

However, he likes to watch all kinds of cultural performances. In ancient times, there was no access to the Internet, and there were no good novels. This is the best form of entertainment.

After coping with this for a long time, Wu Zhengqing actually took the opportunity to stand up and toast, saying: "Your Highness treats people generously, with a deep heart, and an open mind.

The juniors obviously have shortcomings in size, but His Highness is not harsh, and he is easy to comfort, which really makes us feel ashamed.

It is the blessing of my younger generation in Sichuan, the blessing of all the people in the world, and the blessing of Jingguo that Your Highness has such a heart! "

The younger generation below also looked excited, little stars lit up in their eyes, and looked at him with gratitude and admiration.

Li Xingzhou was a little confused, he really didn't know good or bad!So it's all good things to say.
But I also understand a truth, when one's power reaches a certain level, even farting is delicious.

He stood up unhurriedly, and everyone subconsciously quieted down. He picked up his wine glass, looked around at everyone and said, "I didn't want to speak out, but Uncle Wu did. But since I said it, I'll take the opportunity Say a few words.

Central Shu has always been one of the most important places for the imperial court, why?Just because there is so much money and taxes in Shuzhong?Is Shuzhong Jinxiu the favorite of the palace?
of course not!The main reason is that because of the outstanding people in Shuzhong, the imperial court cannot do without the support of Shuzhong. There are so many outstanding people in Shuzhong! "

As soon as Li Xingzhou finished speaking, everyone clapped their hands (actually, it was just applause, as the ancients said) erupting with excitement. These words made them feel comfortable.

In fact, what the imperial court is most greedy for is the taxes in Sichuan!

But Li Xingzhou said no, to save everyone's face, he even took the opportunity to take a photo of a horse to increase everyone's recognition of him, but he had a plan in his words.
"So now I'm in Shuzhong, not for official business, but because the Empress is from Shuzhong, and I also have roots in Shuzhong, so I'll go home for a few days to spend some leisure time.

So I don't want to be too serious, and I don't want to spend a lot of time, so why should I be so strict with my brothers and sisters. "Li Xingzhou said with a smile, he called everyone brothers and sisters at once, and everyone was even more moved.

"Therefore, I don't want to have more twists and turns in this matter, affecting the common people and costing the people money. This is a matter in the middle of Sichuan and a family matter. I only hope that my arrival is a blessing for the people of the middle of Sichuan, not a disaster for the people. "

Speaking of this, Li Xingzhou finally began to elicit what he wanted to say.

"So there are two points in this trip. I hope you will keep them in mind and strictly implement them. Otherwise, I will not care about my family's affection."

At this point, everyone became serious. Many officials of the Chengdu Mansion, the senior officials of the Wu family, the patriarchs of several other big clans, and the young talents below all pricked up their ears and listened quietly.

"First, remember not to waste people's wealth, take advantage of the opportunity to oppress the people, and squeeze the people's fat and people's anointing.

To tell the truth, I was in the palace, in the Liao Kingdom, in the Jin Kingdom, and the rare treasures and delicacies I saw were all tributes from all over the world. I enjoyed everything that should be enjoyed, and I did not come here for greed.

I just say 'this place of peace of mind is my hometown'. I have been fighting north and south for many years, and I am sweating and exhausted. This trip is only to find a peaceful and quiet place to rest and rest.

Remember, don't make a fuss and disturb the lives of the people. "

After saying this, the people below were even more confused, and they kept praising him for caring about the people and thinking about the people. The sentence "this place of peace of mind is my hometown" is even more favorable to the people in Shu.

Li Xingzhou waved his hand to calm them down. In fact, what he wanted to say most was what he wanted to say next.

"Secondly, since this is our own business, it cannot be a waste of people and money, let alone expand its influence.

This time, as soon as the news about my stay in Sichuan comes out, it is inevitable that there will be those who seek fame and fame. I just want to charm those who seek glory. I don’t want to see these people. "

Everyone nodded in assurance.

Li Xingzhou raised the wine glass in his hand as he said: "Everyone, drink this glass with me, and the agreement of gentlemen between us will be concluded!"

Everyone got up quickly and drank together.

After that day, the words and deeds of the emperor's grandson at the banquet spread for a while, and became a good story, which was praised everywhere.

After all, what Li Xingzhou said was very popular. First, he started with the purpose of going home to relax, turning all the people in Shuzhong into his own people, his brothers and sisters, and buying a wave of people's hearts.

Later, he specifically emphasized not to waste people and money, not to make big arrangements, and not to allow outsiders to take advantage of this opportunity to gain influence and disturb the people in Sichuan.

The two gentlemen's covenants are both for the sake of the people of Shu, and everyone regards the emperor's grandson as their own.

As the story spread farther and farther, after four or five days, there was a sense of unity and concerted efforts in Chengdu Mansion and its surrounding areas, and everyone regarded Li Xingzhou as their own.

Even the people around him looked at him with admiration.

Li Xingzhou's words had two meanings. It was true that he didn't want to disturb the common people, but more importantly, he didn't want the big families from Mingzhou to come to Shuzhong!
What he said was to inoculate everyone and block the way for outsiders to come in at the same time.

In the next few days, under the leadership of the Wu family, he first visited and worshiped Zhuge Liang's ancestral hall. It is impossible not to come to Chengdu.

After resting comfortably for a day, Li Xingzhou no longer went out casually, but often played chess with Wu Zhengqing.

Everyone thought that he liked to play chess, and that he couldn't extricate himself when he met his opponent.

In fact, he wanted to monitor Wu Zhengqing.

Wu Zhengqing was very happy and happily played chess with him.

After five days in a row, Li Xingzhou was about to throw up. When he was about to change his hobbies, he finally ushered in the harvest time.

One day, he was playing chess with Wu Zhengqing in the pavilion in the backyard as usual, and suddenly someone returned and whispered something in his ear.

Li Xingzhou looked over curiously, facing his curious gaze, Wu Zhengqing did not hide anything, and hurriedly said: "My servant reports that an old friend named Yuan from Mingzhou came to visit the mansion with many valuable gifts.

There are nine out of ten chances that I heard that His Highness came here again with a lot of money and gifts."

In fact, when he heard that a friend surnamed Yuan from Mingzhou had brought many expensive gifts, Li Xingzhou immediately understood who it was, and it was time to come.

"How does cousin plan to deal with it?" He casually put down the chess piece in his hand, sat upright and looked at Wu Zhengqing, he didn't say a word, but his actions were full of hints.

In addition, a "cousin" called Wu Zhengqing was full of joy and dizzy.

So he quickly turned serious, and said to the boy who notified: "Go back and tell him, no see, where are you going back and forth!
His Highness has already made it clear that this time is going home to recuperate, and it is a family matter. If we don't see any outsiders, go quickly! "

The little fellow nodded repeatedly, and was about to answer, but Li Xingzhou waved his hand to stop: "Wait a minute. Cousin, don't mention me this time, just refuse in the name of the Wu family, it's a good thing for the family's reputation."

Wu Zhengqing suddenly realized, and then said, "Your Highness thinks so much about our Wu family, I really, really do"

"No need to be like this, the family doesn't talk about the two families, go quickly, just say that the Patriarch of the Wu family hasn't seen him, and let him go back." Li Xingzhou urged, and the servant let out a cry, and hurried out to respond.

Wu Zhengqing was moved, and Li Xingzhou happily urged him to continue playing chess with great interest.

Of course, Li Xingzhou didn't consider Wu's reputation, but if he refused, then the Yuan family might realize that he was obstructing it, or they might find another way, and he couldn't block them all.

But if you refuse in the name of the Wu family, that would be really desperate!

Because what they hoped for was for the Wu family to come forward to talk to Empress Wu. If the Wu family refused, then this road would be completely blocked!

Sometimes speaking a little differently can make a big difference.

Li Xingzhou's trip was to guard against these people, and at this time a big stone finally fell from his heart.

After the next round, he hurriedly excused himself to go back to rest, found Qifang, who was the smartest and most reliable, and asked her to go to the prefect of the Chengdu prefecture to find a way to get the Yuan family and his party out of the city.

After hearing what he said, Qi Fang immediately understood the situation, then nodded and left.

At this time, although the Yuan family's visit is not good, they should still be in the city, and they must find other ways to get them out quickly.

(End of this chapter)