I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 348 Chang'an City, I, Chen Luo, am back again! [The group has been unblocked, great]

The long night passed and dawn broke.

By the time Yinshi arrived, the "human flavor" on the road could no longer be concealed. There were people going to the fields, chopping wood, people on the road, and people planning to enter the city. Some of them looked in a hurry, or they were just strolling in a leisurely courtyard. Thousands of people with thousands of faces gathered together. Together, there are waves on the road that is as long as a river.

Scenes like this are extremely rare to see in other places in Dahan.

Not every area will have such a population density.

The Jiaoxi delegation also arrived at the outskirts of Chang'an.

They noticed traces of criminals twice on the road. Relying on Chen Luo's excellent response, they were able to confuse those people in the mountains and avoid direct contact.

As for the matter of reporting to the official, Chen Luo sent his servants to handle it to avoid the most direct risk.

Even if those county magistrates and county lieutenants did not collude with Liu Duan, if they entered the county town, their whereabouts would be exposed, which was a taboo.

After arriving inside the pass, they were not so cautious.

At the feet of the emperor, the land of Gyeonggi belongs to the basic territory of the Han Dynasty.

In this area, even the most ordinary cases are treated with escalation.

Of course, due to the limitations of the times, there is no such thing as "the murder case must be solved", but if a team of 30 or [-] people were intercepted and killed in Guanzhong, I am afraid the emperor would ask, and the officials of Jing Zhaoyin would have to be Lots of involvement.

No matter who has the slightest connection with the gangsters found during the search, they will be charged with serious crimes.

Therefore, as long as they are not crazy, no one will choose to use force to solve the problem in the Guanzhong area. Even if Liu Duan is mentally ill, there are still nine tribes under him.

While the motorcade stopped to rest, Li Xu stepped out of the carriage. As the cold wind blew on his face, he suddenly shivered and couldn't help but gather his short coat.

"It's very dewy." He muttered.

If you are cold and weak, if you are not careful and do not pay attention to keeping warm, you are afraid that moisture will enter the body, leading to typhoid and cold, and you will be unable to get up even if you lie on the couch for ten or two days.

Fortunately, I am in great shape.

He breathed into the palm of his hand and rubbed it twice. After his expression returned to calmness, Li Xu walked to a carriage in the middle of the motorcade.

"Brother Boyu, good morning and well."

"Good morning." Chen Luo lifted the curtain and nodded towards the other party.

But his mind was temporarily focused on other things - what to eat after returning to Chang'an.

It has been about 30 to [-] years since he last left Chang'an. I wonder if some of the restaurants he frequented are still there.

Especially during the Emperor Gaozu's reign, I wonder if the restaurants with the best taste in Chang'an have been passed down.

If they were still around today, they would have been passed down to the third or fourth generation, and they would be worthy of being called time-honored brands.

"It's really hard work for Brother Boyu to accompany us these days." Li Xu bowed his hands and bowed. Without Chen Luo's rescue, they would have died in the hands of those bad guys.

And if Chen Luo doesn't care, then they will still be in trouble in the future.

Without Chen Luo's command, Li Xu knew that it was unlikely that he would be able to command his team to escape the two waves of interceptions and kills by just relying on his own abilities.

Therefore, what he inherited was the grace of saving his life.

Chen Luo waved his hand, not taking it seriously, "Anyone whose blood has not yet cooled down will become furious if he hears the evildoers. However, Jiaoxi is far away and Chang'an is close, so I will stay far away in favor of the near. I will escort you to the capital to submit a letter." "

If there are ordinary evil deeds, they will naturally be dealt with by the county guard or county captain, and they have nothing to do with him.

However, as the King of Jiaoxi, Liu Duan did not have many people who could restrain him. Even local officials with two thousand stones were secretly killed. Therefore, there was no one in the local area who could punish him. Writing a letter was a less violent solution. .

If it were a troubled time like the late Qin Dynasty, Chen Luo might contact the Mohist disciples to eliminate the evil together.

But now the Han Dynasty's laws are sound and the execution system has not collapsed. King Jiaoxi's madness is purely accidental.

The occurrence of such an extreme situation does not mean that the laws of the Han Dynasty are ineffective.

"Brother Boyu is such a wise man, I admire him." Li Xu said with emotion.

"Excessive praise." Chen Luo replied with a smile.

The Mohist disciples he met seemed to praise the party.

For example, Guo Li at the beginning insisted that he had a righteous heart and was willing to follow him to the death.

Moreover, I was mediocre later on, but those Mohist disciples were not stingy with their compliments, almost praising me as a saint.

Chen Luo believed that he could not meet that standard.

Now when I met Li Xu, I didn't expect that he only did some trivial things, and the other party praised him as a sage.

If Li Xu knew what Chen Luo was thinking, he would probably be impressed by his humility.

Entering Guanzhong all the way, you are risking your life, and the pursuit of those bad guys is no joke.

If it were anyone else, if they heard that they were going to go against a prince, they would be so frightened that they would fight with each other on the spot, and they would rush to speak out even if they refused.

Instead of being afraid, Chen Luo joined their team and amazed himself with the abilities he displayed along the way.

He was already mostly impressed by Chen Luo's behavior.

According to Li Xu's plan, after meeting Guo Gong, he will tell the truth and let the Mo family and Chen Luo form a good relationship.

A capable person will be a favorite anywhere, not to mention that the other person's behavior and speech are particularly in line with the taste of the Mohist family.

"In an hour or two, we should be arriving at Mr. Guo's residence. By then we won't have to worry about safety at all." Li Xu changed the subject, with a hint of admiration in his words.

Chen Luo smiled and responded: "I have also heard of Guo Wengbo's reputation in Shu."

Guo Xie was now prosperous and became the talker of the "Xing Mo" faction of the Mohist family. He often performed chivalrous deeds in Sanhe and Guanzhong areas.

But he is different from the historical knight-errant Guo Xie. Under the constraints of Mohism, he followed the rules and never went beyond the law to deal with the enemy.

If the other party is difficult to solve with conventional means, for example, the Runan County Sheriff ten years ago abused his power and suffered a lot of corruption.

Although Guo Xie was powerful, he could not deal with an official worth two thousand dan, so he wisely chose to get away, not to get entangled in it, and rushed to Yangxia himself.

Three months later, the arrogant Runan County Sheriff was dismissed, and officials sent from Chang'an made a special trip to investigate.

After this incident spread, Guo Xie's reputation became even greater.

The local powerful were in awe of his prestige, and young men with dreams regarded him as their idol. Even those with high authority in Chang'an would give him some respect.

Li Xu was surprised to see Chen Luo's calmness.

You want to know which big man didn't have the dream of becoming a ranger when he was young?
Even Emperor Taizu Gao traveled to the ends of the earth with a sword when he was young.

And the current benchmark for chivalrous people is probably Mr. Guo.Li Xu usually spoke and acted very calmly, but he still remembered how excited he was when he met Guo Xie for the first time. He tossed and turned and stayed awake the night before, with dark circles under his eyes, but he was extremely excited.

So he added: "Brother Boyu, I have talked with Guo Gongpan several times and I know something interesting. Do you want to hear it?"

"Oh? Brother Li, please tell me." Chen Luo turned his head and gave up thinking about what he would need to eat when he arrived in Chang'an.

Li Xu blinked and said in a long tone: "When Guo Gong was young, he traveled to Yanzhao with a caravan. One day in Handan County, he met a great hero who was returning home. Great hero, guess who he is?"

Chen Luo was stunned.

Handan County, returning home...you can't be talking about yourself, right?
"Uh..." Seeing the other party's high interest, he shook his head and said, "How can I know about this? Brother Li, please tell me."

"Ahem, brother Boyu, please don't be surprised after hearing this." Li Xu coughed twice, and a smile couldn't help appearing on his face, "The person Guo Gong met back then was Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia, who resigned as Daiguo at that time. As the Prime Minister of the country, I happened to meet Mr. Guo on his way back to Handan, and I was fortunate enough to chat with him many times."

"Wow." Chen Luo exclaimed, "It's really enviable to be able to talk to Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia."

"That's right." Li Xu nodded enviously, "It's a pity that when Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia passed away, I was a child and didn't have this opportunity."

He saw the surprised look on Chen Luo's face, and he was finally satisfied.

Hehe, the name of Duke Guo can't scare you, but the name of Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia can't stop you?
If Guo Xie is the idol of young people, then Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia is respected by all ages.

The sentence in his suicide note, "But for the sake of the common people, I will have no regrets even if I bury my bones in the mountains." Li Xu is still moved when he reads it.

"When the time comes, I want to know about the deeds of Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia, so I have to have a few words with Duke Guo." Chen Luo said with a slight smile, as if he was looking forward to it.

Acting can make you happy and satisfy the other person at the same time, so why keep a straight face.

The wind chimes are melodious, swaying gently and laughing, smeared in the wind.

About an hour and a half later.

They arrived at Guo Xie's residence in the western suburbs of Chang'an City.

Guo Xie had quite a few houses, and he purchased them in Luoyang, Chang'an, Yangxia, Linzi and other places.

Because he needs to move around for business on weekdays, if he stays in an inn every time, his privacy and safety will not be fully guaranteed, so he chooses to buy a house locally. As for why he bought it in the suburbs, it is mainly to avoid the curfew. Unable to leave the city in an emergency.

The places where Guo Xie stayed most often were Luoyang and Chang'an.

After Chen Luo got off the carriage, he took a rough look at Guo Xie's house.

It occupies a large area, but the decoration is simple and low-key, which does not violate the requirements of the Mohist family.

After Li Xu communicated with his disciple for a few words, he turned around and said, "Brother Boyu, after we go in, I will talk to Mr. Guo first. Could you please wait in the front hall for a moment."

"It's okay." Chen Luo replied with a faint smile.

The two entered the courtyard. As Li Xu followed the Mohist disciples in the mansion and left, Chen Luo sat down to drink tea.

The turquoise tea leaves float in the water, and when you taste them carefully, they taste clear and sweet.

"Not bad."

……

"I've met Mr. Guo." Li Xu bowed respectfully.

The middle-aged man sitting in front of him has a dignified manner, a solemn face, and his hair is meticulously groomed, but his eyebrows are a bit unruly.

"There is no need to be polite." After returning the courtesy, Guo Xie said slowly, "I already have a general understanding of what happened this time. The King of Jiaoxi is cruel and cruel, and he is simply a national thief who brings harm to the people. You don't have to worry, such people will be punished by heaven. "

The chivalrous spirit of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period was not destroyed by the flames of war. It was still spread among the people and formed a special class of existence.

In addition, during the Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, local celebrities and knights also played a decisive role. These people openly supported the imperial court, which dealt a heavy blow to the reputation of the rebels and accelerated the progress of quelling the rebellion.

Therefore, Emperor Xiaojing, who had actually received help and benefits, never restricted or attacked the knights during his reign.

"Mr. Guo, this junior has a different opinion." Li Xu answered.

National thieves have their own destiny to punish them, but it doesn't mean that they just let things go and wait for Liu Duan to be unlucky one day, so they can celebrate happily.

About seven or eight years ago, there was a second-generation Chehou in Zhao who committed evil and lived in Yurou Township. The Mohist family heard about this and organized righteous men to assassinate him. After the matter was over, he left.

As for the county governors who were beaten for corruption and ignorance, there are countless others.

This is "Heavenly Punishment" in the Mohist sense.

Li Xu had participated in such actions before and considered himself a radical. However, conservatives within the Mohist family often believed that the radicals were too conservative. They only pursued officials with more than [-] shi, regardless of those small officials. If Yasheng was still there, a fly They must be shot to death together.

"Please tell me." Guo Xie behaved arbitrarily and domineeringly outside to maintain his own dignity, but within the Mohist family, he could actually widely accept other people's suggestions.

After pondering for a moment, Li Xu slowly began to speak: "The Prime Minister of Jiaoxi held in his hand evidence that Liu Duan committed crimes, including but not limited to murdering Han officials, wantonly killing people, suppressing caravans from various places, and using super-standard weapons. Ritual utensils..."

Guo Xie pursed his lips and said: "Using these things to impeach a prince will have little effect. It is hard to say whether the court will convict him for this."

However, he thinks it is normal for young people to believe that the world is ideal.

An old guy like him who is familiar with the operating rules, but also has a lot of passion, is the most miserable person in life.

"Mr. Guo." Li Xu shouted firmly, "According to the conventional approach, it will definitely be ineffective, but Brother Boyu gave me a suggestion, which is to build momentum. If the court ignores the importance of the evidence, we will let them Take a good look, the common people should never be bullied."

"Build momentum, build momentum, what a good idea." Guo Xie murmured, then raised his head, "Where is the Boyu you are talking about?"

"It's in the lobby."

……

After sitting for about two-quarters of an hour, Chen Luo finished tasting more than half a cup of tea when he saw a Mohist disciple approaching.

"Is this Mr. Chen Boyu?"

"I am." Chen Luo responded as he put down the teacup in his hand.

"Mr. Guo invites you to come and talk."

"Okay." Chen Luo nodded, his expression unchanged.

Adhering to the principle of not wasting, he drank all the tea first, and then followed the other party into the inner room.

When Guo Xie saw the person coming, he was about to say hello when he was stunned and his eyes widened.

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How many years is the Xianyang Ranger of Xinfeng Meijiu fighting for ten thousand.

When we meet, we drink for you with loyalty. We tie our horses to the tall buildings and weeping willows. ——Wang Wei in "Youth"

(End of this chapter)