I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 378 Wei Qing’s troubles

The carriage slowly stopped.

The great Chen Luo returns to his loyal Yangxia!

There was some emotion in his eyes as he set foot on this land where he had lived for more than twenty years.

I have also lived in Chang'an for a long time, but as the capital of the empire and it is a newly established city, the changes there are rapid. Every five or six years, there will basically be a round of renovation and expansion, which is very similar. After I graduated from school, I quickly became someone I didn’t recognize.

As for the pace of Yangxia's development, and the fact that it is not located on a land and water transportation hub, except for the blessing of Chen's fame, it is actually no different from ordinary cities in the Han Dynasty.

But judging from the perspective of livability, there is no doubt that it can be ranked at the forefront of the Han Dynasty.

In terms of the ecological environment, Yangxia has mountains and rivers, and according to the standard of "entering the mountains and forests at the right time", corresponding rules have been formulated to avoid indiscriminate deforestation, and the water and soil are well maintained.

In terms of industrial structure, due to the presence of the Mohist caravans, Yangxia's commerce is relatively prosperous, but agriculture still occupies a dominant position. However, this is true everywhere in the world. Even places like Guanzhong in the capital are important producing areas of food. , let alone other places.

As for the education system and medical conditions, these are Yangxia’s advantages.

Mohist disciples shoulder the task of teaching, and Mohist doctors save lives and heal the wounded regardless of remuneration.

As far as basic education and medical care in Han Dynasty are cheaper than in Yangxia, it absolutely does not exist.

As for the humanistic environment and the living standards of the people, they are both above the average level of the Han Dynasty.

Therefore, Chen Luo came to Yangxia and saw the mental outlook of the people beside the road, with little sadness on their faces.

"Is this the first time Boyu returns to his hometown? The ancestor worship ceremony won't start until three days later. The elders will all attend then, but before that, I will take you for a walk in Yangxia?" After getting off the carriage, Chen Xu extended the invitation and took the initiative to be a guide.

He felt that he had learned a lot from Boyu along the way.

Although the two of them are of the same age, the other person has an inexplicable calmness that stems from his heart.

You must know that when most people are in their twenties, they have more than enough drive to do things, but lack of planning. They often have one foot out but have no idea in which direction they want to go.

Even if you hit the target and get things done by luck.

But luck will always run out one day.

If you fail to rely entirely on your own abilities to achieve success, and when the storm passes and falls, you may not have the vision to ride on the next wave of the times.

Chen Xu is self-aware.

Relying on his ability alone, he would not be able to have no scruples in the Han Dynasty. If he was tricked, Yangxia Chen could guarantee his safety and avoid death in prison. However, there was a stain on his resume and he wanted to return Recovery is not that easy.

But Chen Xu felt that Boyu would not be like this.

Not to mention that he felt that there was no chance that Boyu would fall into a trap. Even if he was tricked once, he could rely on his own tactics to kill the opponent.

If you want to ask Chen Xu why he has such an idea, it is actually impossible to tell.

It's just that he would choose to believe it for no reason.

Facing the invitation, Chen Luo responded with a smile: "Okay, it just so happens that I also want to see what it's like here."

He and Chen Xu started chatting and laughing, and walked towards the city gate.

It had been four or five years since he last came here, and every time he came here, he rarely wandered around the city. He basically went to the mausoleum to pay homage and then stopped staying too much.

As for what changes have occurred in Yangxia City, I really haven’t understood it in detail.

The city gate is often the gateway to a city, and it is also the "face" that determines the first impression of outsiders.

Just looking at the renovated and heightened bluestone city wall and the enlarged solid wood city gate compared to what he remembered, Chen Luo aroused expectations in his heart.

Is this city gate a "face project", or does it match the development of Yangxia City?

When they reached the city gate, Chen Xu had already begun to talk about Yangxia's paper-making workshop and the water channel around the city. Chen Luo nodded in response with gusto, his eyes slightly shifted, and he saw Wei Qing standing not far away, looking a little strange. .

Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Chen Luoxian approached and said, "Long time no see. Are you having a good time in Yangxia these days?"

The reason why he asked the latter question was because he saw some hesitation and hesitation on Wei Qing's face just now.

It is perfectly normal for such a look to appear on the faces of ordinary people.

Most people in later generations have to open the takeout app to choose for a while when thinking about what to eat for dinner. I ate this rice noodle restaurant yesterday, this hamburger is too greasy, this fried rice delivery fee is too expensive... Hesitation and hesitation are clearly written on their faces.

But Wei Qing's performance during this period can be described as perseverance and courage, and there is no problem at all.

The Lujiang Prefect was an official with a salary of two thousand shi. In the eyes of ordinary people, he was considered a frontier official and a god-like figure. He could decide his life or death with a flip of his hands. However, in the face of such pressure, Wei Qing was not afraid and chose to step forward directly.

What bad thing happened now to make him uneasy?

Thinking hard.

"I've met Mr. Chen. I heard that you successfully rescued countless victims and made such a great contribution. I believe that after returning to the capital, you will be able to rise to the top." Wei Qing saluted with a calm face, as if the worry before was just Chen Luo's illusion.

After a pause, Wei Qing said again: "Excuse me, Mr. Chen, for your concern. I have received a lot of care here in Yangxia, which makes me feel flattered."

Narrowing his eyes, Chen Luo said with a smile: "That's good. Now I plan to go shopping in Yangxia. You haven't finished it during the time you've been here, right? Let's do it together today. Companion, have a good walk.

Brother Dongsheng, is it okay to bring more people? "

When Wei Qing answered his question just now, there was nothing unusual in his expression.

But Chen Luo didn't feel dazzled.

What is the situation? Waiting to find out what is going on is obviously the most appropriate solution.

"Of course there is no problem." Chen Xu replied.

Some areas in the papermaking workshop were Mo family secrets, but he believed that there would be no problems with the people brought by Chen Luo.

After all, he himself knew part of Wei Qing's deeds. Those merchants who wanted to bribe such people were afraid of insufficient financial resources.

As for other places, there is nothing sensitive about it.

"Then I'll be disrespectful." Wei Qing pursed his lips and said, following half a step behind Chen Luo, his brows furrowed slightly. He was obviously thinking about some troublesome things, but he just faced Chen Luo and the others and it was hard to show it. .

A few people spent half a day in the city, not just going to the market like the tour groups of later generations.

Under the leadership of Chen Xu, they basically visited all the best places in Yangxia City.

However, the Mohist workshop and the large waterwheel are located in the south of the city and in the north of the city. Walking back and forth, even by horse carriage, also requires a lot of energy.

Chen Luo was quite satisfied with this visit.

Within the majestic city gate, Yangxia's infrastructure is also suitable for it.

In particular, various people's livelihood projects, under the leadership of the Mohists, provide convenience to every citizen of Yangxia. Maybe Chang'an's urban construction is more luxurious, but in terms of life experience alone, Yangxia will definitely be better.

What's more, the technology of Yangxia Paper Workshop, even though Chen Luo didn't understand technology, he still understood that it was far ahead of the curve in this era. When nightfall was about to fall, the group finally followed Chen Xu and rested at his family's popular snack shop.

Even though it was getting dark, the lobby was still full.

However, Chen Xu showed his identity and got a reserved room in this store.

Taking the two of them up to the second floor, after sitting down, Chen Xu gently beat his sore calves, and then said with a smile, "Don't look at the ordinary decoration of this shop, but it is a shop that my great-grandfather opened in Yangyang." Xia often comes to this store, it’s quite famous.”

"Is there such a story about this shop?" Wei Qing was quite curious.

After all, there are not many people who were friends with Chen Luo back then. His former subordinates continue to retire, and the soldiers who fought under his command are gradually withering away...

In the eyes of most people, Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia gradually began to become a symbol.

When mentioning Bai Qi, the image of a god of murder comes to mind when he traps and surrenders soldiers and floods the city; when mentioning Han Xin, the image of an elegant and agile soldier who leads the army like a god comes to mind; when mentioning Xiang Yu, the image of a sweeping figure comes to mind. The world has the image of King Wulie of Chu who loves the people and governs well.

However, after Emperor Jing's choice, Chen Luo became almost synonymous with loyal ministers, which made his original character somewhat blurred.

Chen Xu said firmly: "I was still young at that time, but I heard this from my eldest father, and it cannot be false.

Therefore, when I took you to wander around the city just now, I sent my attendant to pay for this room in advance. "

Wei Qing no longer had any doubts and said with deep expectation: "Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia is used to eating delicacies in Chang'an. Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia often visits here. I am curious about how delicious the food here will be."

When food is linked to celebrities, the publicity effect is often unexpected.

For example, Su Dongpo is to braised pork, and great men are to stinky tofu. People can associate with those foods when they see them.

The food that these famous people and great men all liked to eat is absolutely indistinguishable.

Even if I don’t think it tastes good, I will comfort myself in my heart. I didn’t taste authentic food. Next time I find a time-honored restaurant and taste authentic food, I will definitely like it.

"It's better not to have too many expectations." Chen Luo, who was listening to the entire conversation silently, muttered in a low voice.

It's true that I used to come to this shop often, but it's not because the food they cook is delicious that I come here often.

Well... mainly the street next door is full of fabric, tie-dye and accessories shops.

Shopping with my wife is as hard as marching to war.

At this time, you need a suitable foothold to relieve physical and mental fatigue.

It just so happened that this snack bar located not far from the fork in the street became the best place for a break. Chen Luo would naturally turn over and sit down in the store to rest.

Unexpectedly, over the years, the business of those fabric stores has not changed much compared to the past, but the business of this snack bar has become booming.

Things in the world are impermanent and cannot be like this.

About two-quarters of an hour later, they ordered four dishes and one soup. The plates were filled with large portions.

However, for the three young people, this was a level of abundance but not a waste.

Chen Luo picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth.

Familiar old taste.

It's neither salty nor bland. It's not unpalatable, but if you really want to praise it as delicious, it seems a bit contrary to your wishes...

"It's really delicious, not bad, not bad."

"Hey, I just said that the restaurant that great-grandfather loved to eat is definitely the same, Boyu, what do you think?"

Chen Xu and Wei Qing both looked at Chen Luo.

"Ah, uh, pretty good, pretty good." Chen Luo touched his chin and chose to go against his will.

At some point, emotional intelligence still has to come online.

Saying it tastes delicious is not something against the principles, and it won't leave a piece of meat on your body.

Listening to the compliments from the two people again, Chen Luo lowered his head to drink the soup from his bowl.

There's nothing wrong with saying something you don't mean, but it's a little difficult to hold back your laughter.

If you don't hold it back later and spray the soup or rice onto the table, it would be too rude.

No wonder it is said that history is like a little girl who can be dressed up by others.

Even if the facts are not deliberately distorted, as all those who witnessed it have left, and no clear records have been left behind, it can easily evolve into another situation and cover up the truth through deliberate speculation by future generations.

If Chen Luo, the person involved, was not here, who would know that he only came to this store often because the location was suitable for resting?

Amidst the endless praise, Chen Luo ended the dinner.

The three of them went downstairs after a full meal.

When he walked to the door of the store, Chen Xu was the first to say goodbye: "Boyu, your residence has been arranged. I will show you there on the way. I am far away from home, so I will go ahead."

"Okay, Dongsheng, please be safe on the road." Chen Luo said goodbye.

When Chen Xu left, Wei Qing also said: "Mr. Chen, I..."

"Wait a minute." Chen Luo interrupted Wei Qing.

After playing for half a day, he noticed that the other party was often lost in thought and often absent-minded.

From this point of view, his previous guess was not wrong. Something must have happened that made Wei Qing feel depressed.

Taking a deep breath, he turned his head and said slowly: "I feel like you seem to have something on your mind. If you don't mind, you can tell me. Maybe I can help you resolve it."

"This..." Wei Qing was stunned, lowered his head, and became somewhat silent.

Seeing his hesitation, Chen Luo smiled and said: "Some time ago, Marquis Pingyang told me that you stood up to refute the Lujiang Prefect because you were protecting my reputation, which moved me quite a bit.

Therefore, please temporarily ignore the superior-subordinate relationship between us and conduct pure communication as friends.

So isn't it what I should do to help my friends solve their problems? "

Hearing this, Wei Qing pursed his lips and said, "Mr. Chen..."

"Call Brother Boyu." Chen Luo answered.

Seeing that Wei Qing has the intention to talk, asking the other party to change his name can bring the relationship between the two closer.

"Well...Brother Boyu, I have two things that are worrying me right now." Wei Qing said with sincere eyes.

(End of this chapter)