Cao Thief

Chapter 275 Luoyang City in the Han Dynasty (34) Ask for a monthly pass, ask for a monthly pass!

Ge Xuan was entangled and hesitated at Hangu Pass.

Cao Peng, on the other hand, went all the way to Luoyang.It was late March, the temperature rose, and the weather became a little hotter.

Cao Peng reined in his horse outside Luoyang City, and he couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart.

In his previous life, he had graduated from the Luoyang Police Academy.In this thousand-year-old capital, I have lived for several years.I thought it would be very exciting to revisit the old place.But when he immediately left Luoyang City, he felt very calm, let alone having any emotional fluctuations.

This Luoyang is not that Luoyang...

Cao Peng found that all the past life seems to have been forgotten.

Under the circumstances, he couldn't recall the deeds of his previous life, only some faint fragments that were almost forgotten.

Luoyang, the ancient capital, was divided into Luoyang in the Han and Wei Dynasties and Luoyang in the Sui and Tang Dynasties in history.

Luoyang in later generations was established on the basis of Luoyang in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and what Cao Peng saw at this time was the city of Luoyang in the Han and Wei Dynasties.

Luoyang, into a square plane

The south wall is adjacent to Luoshui, and the east, west, and north walls are slightly higher than the south wall.

Among them, the north-south city wall is about 3.8 kilometers long and 25-30 meters wide; the east-west city wall is about 4.5 kilometers long.Among them, the west city wall is slightly longer, about 3.9 kilometers, and the east city wall is slightly shorter, 14 kilometers.Moreover, the thickness of the city wall varies, generally speaking, it is about 20-[-] meters.

Circumference, 14 kilometers.

As the capital of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Luoyang was once the largest and most prosperous city in the Eastern Han Dynasty, even Chang'an in Guanzhong could not be compared.

The walls made of rammed earth panels are gray.

Under the sunlight, Luoyang, the ancient capital, is majestic and desolate, but also reveals a trace of dilapidation.

Each city wall has five gates.

Some have one gate and one hole, some have one gate and two holes, and one gate and three holes in the center, which is also the main gate of Luoyang.

Cao Peng stood outside Kaiyang Gate for a long time, then heaved a long sigh, turned his head and said, "Fourth brother, Daxia Shi, let's go into the city."

Zhu Zan and Shi A smiled at each other, surrounded Cao Peng, and walked towards Luoyang City.

I heard that Cao Peng passed by Luoyang. Zhu Zan, who is the captain of Luoyang North, can prevent Cao Peng from entering?Early in the morning, he and Shi A, the treasurer of Shengshi Casino, came outside the city to greet him.Today's Cao Peng is not the brat he Shi A talked about business with in the past.

A "Humble Room Inscription" and an "Eight Hundred Character Essay" made Cao Peng's first appearance.

Speaking of which, today's Cao Peng is also a little famous.

And the Cao family is not the same Cao family who just moved to Xudu, and their eyes were smeared.Official Cao Ji paid homage to the captain of Zhuye, and was in charge of the casting of military equipment in the world.It is said that Cao Cao intends to pay homage to Cao Jihe.Although this is just a title marquis, with no food and salary, but he is a marquis after all.If Cao Ji can really pay homage to He Yihou, then the status of the Cao family will also be improved accordingly, which is far from the humble people in the past.

Deng Ji has made outstanding achievements in Haixi.

The captain of Tuntian has great power. He is in charge of nearly three counties and tens of thousands of villagers.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Deng Ji's achievements in the future will not be small.

In particular, Deng Ji and Guo Jia, the military commander's sacrificial wine, seemed to be from the same family, and the new court captain Xu Wei seemed to be quite supportive of Deng Ji.

reason?

Xu Wei is from Haixi, and his family is under the rule of Deng Ji.

And his nephew Xu Xuan has a very close relationship with Cao Peng, which also makes Xu Xuan have a good impression of Deng Ji.

As for Cao Peng...

Everyone knows that Cao Peng has been recognized by scholars based on the two articles of "Humble Room Inscription" and "Eight Hundred Characters".Including Xun Yan, Chen Qun and other Yingchuan celebrities, they all clapped their hands and praised.Even Kong Rong, whose eyes are above the top, commented in private: Cao Youxue has outstanding aura and has a limitless future.

Outstanding aura?

That means Kong Rong approved these two articles.

Even if Kong Rong had no ambitions in the court, he had no power in his hands.But his prestige among scholars, even Cao Cao can't match.

In addition, Zheng Xuan, a master of Xingyang Confucian classics, also praised the [-]-character prose, which is indescribable!

These two can be said to be the most famous masters in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.It is also enough to make Cao Peng feel proud to receive unanimous praise from everyone.

Therefore, Shi A's attitude towards Cao Peng was extremely respectful.

Zhu Zan is even more happy.

It's not that Zhu Zan is flattering, it's just that Cao Peng, as a member of Xiaobayi, can become famous all over the world, and Zhu Zan also feels that he has a good face.

Luoyang Beibei Lieutenant, with a salary of three hundred stones, is in charge of the security of Beicheng.

And Beicheng is Luoyang's riots. It gathers various industries such as commercial culture, restaurants, and shops. It is also the most chaotic area in Luoyang.Although Dong Zhuo burned Luoyang and moved the rich families of Luoyang to Chang'an, making Luoyang city extremely dilapidated.But the skinny camel was bigger than a horse. When he walked into Kaiyang Gate, Cao Peng immediately felt the bustle and bustle that even Xu Du could not match.

Luoyang Imperial City has become ruins.

There are only ruins left in the North and South Palaces...

If you want to restore the original appearance, it is estimated that it will not be possible in ten or eight years.

Restoring the palace is a costly project.With Cao Cao's current ability, he really can't spare the money for repairs.

The layout of the outer city is four vertical and four horizontal, with a total of eight streets.

Among them, Helu Gate, which runs from Jianchun Gate to the Imperial City Palace Gate, is three kilometers long and 41 meters wide. It is the main road of Luoyang, dividing Luoyang into two halves, the north and the south.The Weiguan Office in the north of Luoyang was established on Tongtuo Street, covering an area of ​​about [-] square meters, and the gate was heavily guarded.

"My lord, can I go to the casino?"

Cao Peng shook his head with a smile, "What's so interesting? The gambling house is guarded by Shi Daxia, and nothing will go wrong. I just take the money and don't ask anything else."

When Shi A heard this, he couldn't help laughing.

And Zhu Zan, who was on the side, also nodded secretly.

Ah Fu, I already know how to cherish feathers and reputation!

A group of people entered the back house of the northern lieutenant's office, and saw a beautiful woman with a baby in her arms to greet them outside the door.

"Ma'am, this is my eighth brother, Cao Peng."

Zhu Zan has been in Luoyang for two years, married a wife and had children.

Cao Peng had heard about it, but because Zhu Zan was transferred from Haixi to Guangling when Zhu Zan got married, he was unable to attend.And when Zhu Zan got his son, it was also at the beginning of the battle of Xiapi.Except for Cao Zun and Cao Zhen who came to congratulate, no one else was allowed to go.

Zhu Zan's wife is a native of Luoyang.

The family background is not very good, small door and small family.But life is beautiful, temperament is also very virtuous and gentle, the couple are extremely affectionate.

"Cao Peng, I met my fourth sister-in-law."

"Uncle has come from a long way and has worked hard all the way.

The banquet has been prepared, please hurry to the table... Husband, I will go to the kitchen to watch, if there is anything needed, just let me know. "

Looking at the graceful back of Zhu Zan's wife, Cao Peng couldn't help feeling: "The fourth brother is really lucky."

"Ha, you bastard, don't think I don't know.

On a mission to Jiangdong, he abducted Jiangxia Huang's daughter.I don't know if you are considered as a golden house hidden girl?Those two maidservants of yours are also very pretty... Hehe, in my opinion, you are the one who is lucky.By the way, get ready, when will the marriage be held? "

"This one……"

Cao Peng blushed and didn't answer.

"By the way, how about Sixth Brother?"

"He... went to Chang'an with Captain Zhong at the beginning of the year. It is said that he was very busy. By the way, he will get married at the end of this year. His wife's family name is Xu, and she is from Yingyin. I haven't met him, but I heard that Chang It's very good. When the time comes, you must come to watch the ceremony."

"Of course!"

Everyone talked and laughed, and took their seats at the banquet.

Cao Peng and Zhu Zan said goodbye to each other, and Shi A also talked about some anecdotes about gambling houses from time to time.

The current business of Shengshi Casino is very good.

Not only the Heluo area, but even wealthy households from Yingchuan and Guanzhong also came to play.Gambling games ranging from a few dollars to as many as tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars also appear from time to time.According to Shi A, due to the bumper harvest in Xudu this year, many children from rich families also have plenty of money, and they often spend a whole day playing in the gambling house.On the basis of gambling, Shi A also opened a brothel and restaurant, and the business is very good.

However, it can be seen that Zhu Zan does not seem to agree with this...

Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Shi A bid farewell and left.

When parting, Shi A made an appointment with Cao Peng, and he would hold a banquet at Jingangya Temple in Luoyang in the evening to welcome Cao Peng.

Cao Peng readily agreed...

After Shi A left, only Cao Peng and Zhu Zan were left.

"Ah Fu, you are different now, you need to be extra cautious.

People like Shi A, try to deal with them as little as possible.Although he has a wide range of friends and is quite popular in the Jianghu, but what he manages is... I don't say it, but you understand it.If there is anything, just let the servants get in touch with him.You'd better stay away from him, it's bad for your reputation.

I agree with you not going to the casino just now.

In the past two years, I have seen so many broken families and dead people. Sometimes I really want to...

You see, although Cao Duhu and Xiahoufu Yin are the masters of this gambling workshop, they never show up, let alone deal with Shi A openly.Do you know why?Just because this gambling shop is harmful to people, they are very clear in their hearts.Whatever matters, let people discuss with Shi A. "

Cao Peng, be silent!

Zhu Zan's words can be described as sincere.

Every word he uttered was for Cao Peng's sake.

After a while, Cao Peng said softly: "Don't worry, fourth brother, younger brother understands."

"Well, as long as you understand... I won't repeat it to you."

After talking, the two drank for a while, then ordered people to withdraw the banquet.Cao Peng and Zhu Zan walked out of the flower hall and walked along the back house, chatting at the same time.

Maybe there was too much wine, and Cao Peng was a little smoky.

"Fourth brother, is Luoyang busy with his work?"

Zhu Zan stretched his waist and smiled slightly: "If you say you are busy, you are not busy; if you say you are not busy, you are still busy... Anyway, most of them are small things, and they are nothing. , now Luoyang City is considered peaceful."

While talking, he suddenly smiled and said, "I heard people say that you made a Beili Cao Cao in Haixi?"

"Fourth brother also heard?"

"kindness!"

Zhu Zan found a stone pier to sit down, and said with a smile: "Actually, I also intend to set up a fair like you did in Haixi... But I have never found an opportunity. Although Luoyang Market is prosperous, But generally it’s not standardized. I’m going to take your Haixi’s set of methods and try it out. By the way, the guild you made is pretty good, can you talk to me about it?”

"What's so difficult about this?"

Cao Peng sat down next to Zhu Zan, and described in detail what he had done in Haixi.

As for the guild, Cao Peng actually didn't know much about it.

He promoted guilds in Haixi, which is a concept to put it bluntly.

Many rules and regulations were continuously improved after the guild was launched.

Zhu Zan listened with gusto, interrupting from time to time to ask a few questions.It can be seen that he is very concerned about this matter and asked very detailed questions.Cao Peng didn't hide anything, he tried his best to explain to Zhu Zan.But after the explanation, he said softly: "Fourth brother, the situation of Haixi and Luoyang is different, don't copy it mechanically. Haixi is remote, and it has been in a state of chaos before, without any order. Therefore, we After he and his brother frightened them with force, they could bow their heads one by one as Haixi merchants.

Luoyang is different. Even though Dong Zhuo moved away the wealthy people in Luoyang, it looked dilapidated, but in fact, it was not.

Nowadays, most of these merchants have some background behind them.

In particular, the background of the big clan in Yingchuan Guanzhong is profound, which makes the relationship among them extremely complicated.Brother, if you want to implement those systems, you must be cautious and advance slowly.Those guys have an intricate relationship, and if they don't get it right, they will cause big trouble..."

Zhu Zan nodded, "Your brother reminded me very well."

As for whether he really listened to it?Cao Peng didn't know either.

But he knew that Zhu Zan was a very calm and law-abiding person.He will not act recklessly, so Cao Peng is not too worried.

At this time, a retainer hurried over and whispered something in Zhu Zan's ear.

Zhu Zan nodded, and said to Cao Peng: "My dear brother, you have worked so hard all the way.

Just now you promised Shi A, I'm afraid it will be hard to refuse tonight.How about this, you go to rest first, otherwise you will lose energy at night. "

Cao Peng knew that Zhu Zan might have business to deal with.

So he gladly obeyed his order, and came to his residence under the guidance of Zhu Zan's servants.

Zhu Zan had already vacated the room.

Guo Huan and Bu Luan cleaned it again. When Cao Peng came to the room, they were sitting on the porch with their little heads next to each other, talking in private whispers.

"Where's Ziyou?"

"Brother Xiahou said that he lived with Fei Yan in the courtyard next door. Young Master, do you want to call him over?"

Cao Peng shook his head and said no.

"Xiaoluan, Xiaohuan, have you finished your homework today?"

Just as Bu Luan was about to answer, Guo Huan gently tugged her.

Turning her head to look, she saw Guo Huan blushing and lowering her head... Bu Luan immediately understood!Guo Huan must have not done her homework well, but she was worried that if she spoke out, she would be blamed by Cao Peng.So Bu Luan also lowered his head and said softly: "My lord, we haven't done it yet."

"One day without reading oral students, one day without practicing hand students."

Cao Peng frowned slightly, and said softly, "You guys do your homework first, and I'll go and have a rest. When I wake up, I'm going to test you."

"Here!"

The so-called homework is actually the "Eight Hundred Characters".

Anyway, Cao Peng has already stolen it, so it is useless.As the creator of the [-]-character essay, the servants around him had to do their homework even more.Therefore, even after leaving Xudu, Bu Luan and Guo Huan's homework was not dropped, and Cao Peng was also very concerned about this.

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However, when I woke up this time, it was already past Youshi.

After washing up, Cao Peng was about to call Guo Huan Buluan over for the school exam, but unexpectedly, Shi A had sent someone over to invite him to the banquet.

At this time, the sky was just getting dark, and the lights were just coming on.

Cao Peng changed into a suit of clothes, took Xia Houlan with him, and Shi Shi ran out of the Northern Lieutenant's Office...

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The fourth is about before twelve o'clock.

Well, you can ask for a monthly pass! ! ! !
(End of this chapter)