The fox minister in the late Tang Dynasty

Chapter 76
In the past few days, Geng Qing has experienced a long journey by water, from north to south with the wind and the wind, the speed of the boat is fairly fast, he crossed the river in two days, and went west to Chang'an against the current, which could almost suffocate him to death. Rue relieved the boredom on the way.

After going west, the scenery along the way has a new look. Even though the sailing is not too fast, there are more and more villages, townships, and small boat docks on both sides of the river. Waving silk handkerchiefs to solicit business from passing cargo ships and passenger boats.

Geng Qing stood at the bow of the boat and watched a boat docking past. Several men took money bags, counted some copper coins to the boatman, and lined up into the boat tent.

For those who entered and exited the Fengyue place in the previous life, they can understand what kind of business this is at a glance.

But he didn't want to touch it. He didn't even bother to go into the red building that belonged to him half in Feihu County back then. The personal hygiene conditions in ancient times were poor, and if one accidentally festered, he could only enter the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

After seeing the majestic Tongguan Pass, in the afternoon of this day, the ships coming and going are more dense, and the thousands of sails entering the canal are overlapping, and cargo ships are docking or leaving Guangyun Lake alternately, which seems a bit chaotic.

The scholar who came on the same boat smiled and pointed to the surrounding ships of all sizes, "The rise and fall of the country also has this scene, but it is a pity that it can't reach Xuanzong's description: "The rest of the boats approached and went downstairs, and the masts stretched for several miles. The viewer's view of the mountains."

Standing in the boat building, Geng Qing looked at the bustling city that did not belong to the memory of later generations. The ancient and towering city walls stretched into the distance without end. 'Street drums and bell towers reverberate in the sun.

The noisy wharf and the distant evening drum all gave Geng Qing a sense of novelty.

The three big boats coming to Guangyun Lake did not appear to be very impressive. As the extradition boats pointed to the ferry bridge and docked, Geng Qing pushed the old man Geng and got off the boat with his mother, feeling much more at ease under his feet.

When the sun shines on the pier, the boatmen are chanting and pulling the heavy cargo. Merchants slobbered their fingertips and checked the account books one by one. Occasionally, a boatman came to discuss the price of the boat.

There was a sound of cracking in the distance. The man pulling the goods smashed the goods, causing disputes. A companion next to him quit and quarreled with each other with red necks. During the pushing and shoving, several people scuffled.

It was the first time for Wang Jinqiu to see so many people on the pier, he tightly clenched his son's arm, and watched the fight over there in a panic, the old man Geng pulled the corner of his wife's clothes, and signaled not to embarrass Geng Qing, there are so many People are watching.

In fact, his hands were trembling slightly. It has been nearly half a month since he traveled south. It was the first time he rode in a carriage, saw scenes of massacres, Shatuo soldiers, and fighting for the first time, and it was also the first time he came to the world on a boat larger than a house. The most prosperous big city, this is something he and his old wife have never thought of in their life.

If he has the opportunity to return to Geng's Village in the future, he can brag about it until the coffin.

"Geng Lang."

Qin Huaimian got off the boat with his bookcase on his back, and when he arrived in Chang'an, he would have to take a test later on. If he had his own destination, he would go together all the way, and at this time he should part ways.

"The place to live will be arranged by Menxia Province. I will not be with Geng Lang and you guys. We will walk together for many days, and there will be a difference. If there is a place that is useful in the future, Geng Lang will send people to Chongwen Academy." Find me."

After finishing speaking, he bowed his hands to Geng Qing, turned around and then left, disappearing into the chaotic and noisy pier.

After the scholar left, the old man Geng tugged at his son's sleeve and asked him what happened next. Seeing that it was getting dark, the old man naturally thought of where to stay.

"It will happen, father, don't worry."

Although he was not familiar with the place of life in Chang'an, the experience of later generations would not make Geng Qing flustered and confused. Then he asked Dou Wei to go to the wharf boatman to negotiate the price, and put the carriage on board, the goods inside, and the horses together. Bring it down, and the gang will take care of it at the pier for the time being, and bring it back together after finding a place to stay.

Generally speaking, there are brokers at the pier, and they noticed Geng Qing and his party who got off the boat early on, and before Geng Qing could find them, someone had already joined them.

"There are so many of you, and there are carriages and horses. The general inn may not be able to accommodate you. The young ones know all the inns in the city, and how many of them are suitable. If there are other needs, the young ones can also contact some good-looking girls."

Seeing the delicate-looking Bai Yunxiang in the crowd, she turned around and whispered, "Women from the Western Regions also have a unique style."

"I don't need this for the time being, but there are those who are the closest to the imperial city, and they come from a long way. You have to see the imperial city to feel at ease."

"There are some, close to Dongshi, Pingkangfang, to the north is Jingfengmen, if you go west, you can be regarded as the Anshangmen and Suzakumen of the imperial city."

The broker was very courteous, fearing that Geng Qing would repent, he pulled the horse's leather rein, and trotted ahead to lead the way, and walked out of the wharf here to the bustling market.

The night is gradually falling. Lanterns are hung on the bustling streets, and the voices of people are noisy. Looking up, you can see the figures of Han people and Hu merchants in the past. At this time, it has just arrived at night, and the curfew has not yet been curfew. There is an endless stream, just like daytime.

"The century-old brand, Xiaojia wonton, is delicious, and the soup is not greasy."

"Jade rice dumplings, white as jade, fragrant and delicious, and lastly, first-come-first-served."

"Guest officer in front, you are very knowledgeable. Why don't you come and see a batch of the Four Treasures of the Study that just arrived in our store? They are crafted by everyone. They can be admired, and they are practical."

The streets in the past were bustling and bustling. The pancake man sprinkled sesame seeds and twirled the pancakes in his hands, attracting applause from the diners; Twirling her waist, under the covering tulle, her eyes seductively seduce the man who was watching, throwing coins and pieces of silver one after another, dancing even harder.

"What's so strange, the concubine can also jump." Seeing Geng Qing staring straight outside, Bai Yunxiang thought she was looking at the Orchid who just passed by, put her hands on her waist and twisted her body twice, she didn't think it was too difficult.

Qiao Niang, who was sitting on the front side, wanted to raise her hand to speak, but after thinking about it, she didn't seem to be able to, so she lowered her hand resentfully.

Geng Qing didn't hear the conversation next to him, but simply admired the city that could only be read about in later books. The street scene outside the curtain was full of novelties. There are high and low buildings on the sides, and the eaves overlap and overlap, as if there is no end. Occasionally, people with status pass by, with lacquered red gates, gold plaques, and a pair of tall stone lions standing.

Moving forward, amidst the densely intertwined lights in the city, one can vaguely see the majestic and stretching walls of the imperial city.

Soon, the carriage crossed the long street and arrived at the Fuyun Inn that the broker said. Two long strings of lanterns vertically descended from the eaves of the third floor. To and fro, when the carriage came over, without asking the broker, he directly moved the footstool to the side of the carriage, greeted Geng Qing who got down courteously, saw that the wheelchair was brought out from the back, and the guys worked diligently, Climb into the chariot and lift the old man Geng down together, and put him on the ground safely.

There is a certain reason for an inn business to be so big.

Afterwards, he called a clerk to pull the carriage to the backyard, explaining that there were more than a dozen vehicles and more than 20 horses coming, and the clerk who led the way agreed without hesitation.

There are more than 20 gang members, including Geng Qing, Dachun's family, Bai Yunxiang and Qiaoniang, they need to open about [-] rooms to be enough. This is a big business. Once the business is done, Geng Qing doesn't have to worry about it.

When I was away from home, I needed to ask questions before and after, but fortunately Bai Yunxiang could also help out. To do these trivial things, I opened the room first, and Geng Qing called the waiter to prepare hot water. I didn't really take a bath all the way here. I wiped it casually, there is hot water to wash it now, and the guy left.

Geng Qing immediately stripped naked, soaked in the tub, twisted a hot towel and put it on his forehead, leaned against the side of the tub, and let out a moan in comfort.

Thinking of the purpose of Chang'an, tomorrow he has to get up early and go to the imperial city for a stroll, of course it's just a look outside, to see if he can visit the old eunuch Consultant Fu.

"I just don't know if he came back from Yunzhou or not"

While thinking about it, the door creaked open, and outside the tulle screen painted with peonies, a woman's figure was vaguely seen coming in, and the door bolt was inserted casually.

With a rustling sound, little white feet came in stepping on the wooden plank, before Geng Qing took off the towel from his forehead, Bai Yunxiang stepped in, dressed in frost and jade, and sat opposite.

The hot water overflows with a 'wow' of the petals, and flows away through the gaps in the wooden planks for drainage.

The sky darkened, and in the water-stained room, the creaking sound of wooden barrels lasted for a while.

　was tried again.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)