Chapter 80, Entering Beijing
"Mother Xu, what kind of place is the capital?"
In the carriage that was slowly moving towards the capital, Li Wuya was stroking the red flame mink while tilting her head to look at Madam Xu.
"The capital city is the most prosperous place in the world, the center of power gathering, and the most powerful and talented people in the world are here."
Speaking of the capital city, Mammy Xu immediately beamed with joy, her entire body exuded the pride and pride of being a native of the capital city.
"As the place where the emperor lives, the capital is the most heavily defended and most populous city in Daxia. It is divided into outer city, inner city, imperial city and palace city."
"Miyagi is the place where the emperor and concubines live, and they are not allowed to enter unless summoned."
"The imperial city is where the emperor's relatives live. If you have friendship with the nobles here, you can enter and exit by showing your identity token."
"Most of the people living in the inner city are lords and court officials. Some wealthy businessmen with backing can also live here, but the number is very small."
"The outer city is where ordinary officials and ordinary people live."
In the carriage, Jin Yuee, Li Erya, and Li Wuya listened very carefully.
Li Wuya asked: "The family lived in the inner city at that time?"
Nurse Xu raised a proud smile on her face: "Of course, Wuchangbo Mansion is a founding meritorious service. The mansion was bestowed by the Taizu himself, and it is only a few streets away from the imperial city."
Li Wuya asked again: "Is the mansion big? When we go back, will there be enough room to live in, and will others be crowded?" He looked a little worried.
Grandma Xu burst out laughing: "My dear girl, put your heart in your stomach, the Bo mansion is very big, the whole Changle East Street belongs to the Bo mansion, add more A few of you are enough to live in."
Although he knew that the uncle's mansion would not be too small, Li Wuya was still a little surprised when he heard that it occupied an entire street.
This is Xungui's House!
The expressions of amazement on the faces of Jin Yue'e and Li Erya became even stronger.
Li Erya was a little tongue-tied: "It occupies a street, such a big mansion, can you live here?"
Nurse Xu laughed again: "Although the house in our uncle's house is ample, we also have many masters. You have a yard and I have a yard, plus the servants, it's just enough to live in."
Looking at Madam Xu's appearance in Versailles, Li Erya and Li Wuya were silent.
When Xu Momo got excited, she continued to talk with the mother and daughter of the 'countryman' Jin Yuee with joy: "Our mansion is actually not big, not to mention the Prince's Mansion and Princess Mansion, just the Duke's Mansion and Marquis Mansion. , and it’s bigger than Bo’s Mansion.”
"Like the Duke Qing's Mansion, that mansion is magnificent. It occupies the entire Changping Street. The Changle Street we live in is divided into East and West Streets."
Listening to these words, Jin Yuee's mother and daughter once again had a deep understanding of the luxury of the nobles in the capital.
Just as the three of them were amazed, Mother Xu suddenly sighed.
"Hey, it's a pity, the uncle's house is only hereditary for five generations, and it will end when it reaches the old man. After that, the title will be taken back."
Um? ? ?
The sudden change made the mother and daughter a little overwhelmed.
Li Wuya: "What do you mean? You mean the old man of the Shi family. After that, the earl is gone?"
Nurse Xu sighed and nodded.
Li Wuya and Li Erya looked at each other.
The old master of the Shi family, that is, their grandfather, should be in his fifties or sixties, which means that they won't be the princes and misses of the uncle's house for a few years.
Li Wuya suddenly said: "Can't you continue?"
Grandma Xu glanced at Li Wuya: "It is possible, but it is too difficult and requires great efforts. Since the founding of the country, only two have succeeded."
Afterwards, Li Wuya didn't speak any more. She just asked curiously just now. After all, her father is not the leader, so even if the title is renewed, it has nothing to do with them.
"Hey, why didn't you leave?"
The carriage stopped suddenly, and Li Wuya hurriedly opened the curtain and poked her head out to look out.
When Grandma Xu saw her, she hesitated to speak.
Girls, how can you behave so rudely!
But thinking about this journey, this girl has always been like this, and sometimes she would lean out. Her parents didn't care, so Aunt Xu swallowed her words back.
Li Wuya naturally didn't notice Madam Xu's expression. At this moment, her attention was attracted by the scenery outside the carriage.
"Mother, sister, come and see, the capital is here!"
Hearing this, Jin Yue'e and Li Erya also looked out of the carriage, looking at the endless, towering and magnificent city wall, with expressions of amazement on their faces.
City walls are not uncommon for them at the border, but the city walls of the capital, whether it is due to psychological effects, always feel more solemn, sacred and magnificent.
Why did the carriage stop?
Because there was already a long queue in front of their carriage.
In the team, there are camel teams pulling goods, rickshaws pulling firewood, vegetables, and grain, rich and exquisite carriages, ox carts with many people sitting on them, old people riding donkeys, and vendors carrying loads. , various, dizzying.
"Are there so many people entering the capital every day?" Li Erya was a little tongue-tied.
Nurse Xu noticed the situation outside, and her face was a little surprised: "Although there are many people traveling to and from the capital, it is rare to have such a long queue like this."
As he spoke, he paused.
"Probably something happened up front."
Li Wuya: "When will I be able to enter the city?"
Nurse Xu couldn't say it well either: "If the matter is resolved quickly, then we won't have to wait too long."
Li Wuya saw Li Qilang who was riding the same horse as Li Changsen outside the carriage, thought for a while, then turned to look at Jin Yue'e: "Mother, it's too boring to wait in the carriage, I want to go down and have a look. "
Jin Yuee hesitated: "There are so many people outside."
Li Wuya took Jin Yue'e's arm and shook it: "Mother, I'm already this old, are you still afraid that I'll get lost?"
Knowing that her daughter couldn't sit still, Jin Yue'e nodded helplessly.
Seeing that Jin Yue'e actually agreed, Grandma Xu hesitated to speak, but before she had time to say anything, Li Wuya had already opened the car door and got out. After jumping off the carriage, she turned around and asked Li Erya: "Sister?" , do you want to come down and take a look?"
Li Erya shook her head: "I'm talking with my mother in the car."
The closer she got to the capital, the more nervous Jin Yue'e became. Li Erya noticed this and kept talking to her to distract her, lest her nerves get too tense.
Li Wuya didn't force it, and said with a smile: "Then I'll go and see if there's anything unusual, and I'll tell you and mother when I come back." After saying that, she ran to find Li Qilang.
As soon as Li Qilang heard that Li Wuya wanted to go ahead and have a look, he immediately became interested and quickly jumped off the horse.
Ask Li Sanlang if he will go, but like Li Erya, he shakes his head and refuses.
No way, Li Changsen is also nervous, talking to Li Sanlang and Li Qilang all the way.
Li Qilang is gone, Li Sanlang must stay.
Just like that, Li Wuya and Li Qilang walked around and looked around, and walked towards the city gate with novel faces.
"What's going on today? We've been waiting for a long time, why aren't we allowed to enter the city?"
"I heard that there seems to be some high-ranking official returning to Beijing today to report on his duties. He is going to pass through the Desheng Gate and is clearing the way."
"Hey, I am most afraid of encountering such a thing, and I don't know how long I will have to wait?"
"That's right, I hope that senior officer will arrive quickly."
Li Wuya and Li Qilang walked along the line and heard many conversations similar to this.
"What kind of official, such a big show?"
Someone next to it really answered.
"Say it's Governor Huaiyuan."
"Governor? That's a first-rank official."
"Governor Huaiyuan, he is the hero who guarded the northern border of Great Chu, so we should wait a little longer."
People in the capital are no strangers to officials.
"Sister, the people in the capital are so knowledgeable!"
Li Qilang quietly said to Mimi and Li Wuya.
Li Wuya saw that the silly younger brother showed some timidity, and immediately said disapprovingly: "That's because they grew up in such an environment. If you ask them about the border, they definitely don't know."
Li Qilang was comforted, smiled again on his face, and nodded seriously: "Sister, you are so right."
Li Wuya added another sentence: "The ruler has its strengths and the inch has its weaknesses. Don't always compare your weaknesses with others' strengths. You should think about your own strengths."
As he spoke, he patted his shoulder with his hand, "Remember, as long as you think you are the best, then you are the best."
Li Qilang has always been convinced by Li Wuya's words, and immediately nodded his head in agreement: "Sister, I understand, no matter who I compare with, I am the best."
Li Wuya: ".That's right." Boys must be confident and shine.
Not long after, Li Wuya and Li Qilang arrived at the city gate.
Outside the city gate, dozens of soldiers with guns in their hands and knives at their waists stood in two rows, exuding a fierce aura that made the people entering the city dare not approach.
Near the city gate, even the discussion was almost gone.
Li Wuya glanced at the soldiers and raised her eyebrows. They were all seventh-rank warriors and two eighth-rank warriors.
This is the foot of the emperor, warriors of the seventh and eighth rank, like cabbage.
Hearing the voices of people inside the city wall, the eyes of both siblings were shining.
"The city wall is so high, and there are many soldiers standing on it. If no one is there, we can fly in directly." Li Qilang said in a low voice.
Li Wuya was looking at the base of the city wall: "I heard that there will be dog holes at the base of the city wall. I wonder if it is true?"
Li Qilang came to the spirit: "I can't get in anyway, why don't we look for it?"
As soon as the voice fell, I heard the sound of horseshoes approaching rapidly.
The siblings looked back and saw five or six fast horses surrounded by a bright luxury carriage running towards the city gate.
"Is the governor of Huaiyuan here?"
"No, the governor will return to Beijing to report on his duties, so he will not be so talented."
"Those people went straight to the city gate, can they go in?"
Soon, everyone's doubts were resolved.
The horseman who ran at the forefront took out a token from his arms, and then the soldiers at the city gate let them go.
Li Qilang's eyes widened when he saw it: "Why can they go in?"
The voice was a bit loud, which attracted a guard guard to look over.
Li Qilang was born Niu Dou not afraid of tigers. When he saw the soldier looking at him, he raised his chin and looked back.
The soldier raised his eyebrows when he saw him. He didn't bully others, and he didn't yell at others. He just said lightly, "If you can get your identity token, you can go in."
Li Wuya heard this, and immediately answered: "Is the jade pendant okay?"
Hearing this, the soldier's eyelids twitched twice. He just said casually that the two children seemed to be from other places, and they spoke with an accent. He didn't expect that he would really dare to answer his words.
Just when the soldier turned his head and didn't want to talk to the two of them, Li Wuya took out the jade pendant given by Governor Cai from his arms, pulled Li Qilang, and walked in front of the soldier.
"Look at this jade pendant."
This is a piece of translucent suet white jade, engraved with a dragon stepping on auspicious clouds.
The soldier looked at it, his pupils shrank, and he looked at the two children in front of him in astonishment. After a moment of silence, he said with a stiff face, "Go in."
Li Wuya and Li Qilang showed surprise on their faces.
"It's really possible!"
"If we had known that this jade pendant could be used as a house number, we would have taken it out earlier."
Happy to happy, Li Wuya and Li Qilang did not move, but looked at each other silently.
"My parents seem a little nervous about seeing their family members, so it doesn't seem to matter if they wait a little longer."
"Why don't we go into the city and see?"
The two siblings have a tacit understanding. If they go back and tell their family members, after entering the city, they will definitely go back to Shifu directly. In that case, there will be no time to appreciate the scenery of the capital.
"Go, let's advance to the city!"
Seeing the two siblings holding hands and running into the city gate, the soldier was still a little appalled.
"Where are those two brats coming from? How did you let them in?" Soldier B who was leading the way across the street came over and asked.
Soldier: "The jade pendants in their hands are unusual, they belong to the royal family."
Soldier B was stunned, and after a while, he sighed: "Sure enough, people should not be judged by their appearance. We gatekeepers must never judge people by their appearance. Maybe one day we will offend some powerful person."
After hearing this, the other soldiers agreed deeply, and nodded in agreement.
Soon the gate of the city returned to silence.
"Wow!"
As soon as they entered the city gate, Li Wuya and Li Qilang were stunned.
Starting from the tall city gate tower, a straight and wide road came into the eyes of the siblings.
"Sister, this road must be fifty meters wide!"
Li Wuya was so shocked that she was speechless. She was not surprised by the tall city walls. In her previous life, in order to resist mutant animals and plants, the city walls built by humans were much higher than this, but she had never seen such a wide road in the city.
What's even more surprising is that this road seems to be a cement road!
cement
Although she lacks historical knowledge, people in ancient times don’t seem to know how to make cement, right?
The two looked like bumpkins, making the people next to them laugh.
Passerby A: "Desheng Road is only 50 meters wide, and your jaws will drop in shock. When you see Xuanwu Road and Zhuque Road, which are 100 meters away, will you stare your eyes out? Hahaha~"
"Hundred meters?!"
Li Wuya and Li Qilang stared wide-eyed: "Is there really such a wide road?"
Passerby B: "The imperial road is right there, don't you know how to see it?"
Li Wuya: "Are the roads in the capital so wide?"
Passer-by C: "What are you thinking? The reason why Desheng Road is so wide is to welcome the soldiers who returned in triumph from the north. The words of Xuanwu Road and Zhuque Road are naturally to make it easier for the emperor to travel. By the way, envoys from other countries come to pay homage. At this time, I will show my greatness and national prestige."
Passer-by Ding: "You guys are lucky. You caught up with Governor Huaiyuan who was going to welcome back to Beijing to report on his duties today. You saw Desheng Road after it was cleared. If the road is full of vehicles and pedestrians on weekdays, you can't see Desheng Road. The whole road to victory."
Li Wuya and Li Qilang exhaled one after another. Seeing that the people around them looked at them amusedly, they gave a shy smile and left quickly.
Overhead text, the city of Beijing in the Ming and Qing Dynasties was in a convex shape, and this article is in a word-of-mouth shape!
It is said that the width of the streets in the Tang and Song Dynasties was as high as more than 150 meters. I don’t know if it is true.
(end of this chapter)