Chapter 304

Luoyang is a city dominated by palaces and provinces. The South and North Palaces account for nearly half of the area, and the emperor, queen mother, two princes and concubines live in it. Most of the state institutions are located in the north of the city.

Lu Li and his party entered the city through the Wangjing Gate on the southernmost side of the east side. Naturally, they couldn't see the official temple, but they were surrounded by high-ranking households, with attic pavilions and verdant trees inside. Not only that, there were dozens of young people standing outside the mansion. The warriors are all wearing armor and waist swords, showing their heroic spirit.

After staying in Luoyang for a whole year, Pan Ming knew the distribution of the city like the palm of his hand, and immediately introduced to Lu Li and the others, "This is Sangong's residence, and Yuan Shao's uncle, Taifu Yuan Kui lives here."

The three princes are the three most respected official positions in the world, and the mansions each occupy a square, which is really not too much.

But Lu Li took a glance and looked away. Yuan Kai is the head of the civil servants, how can they see it casually? Coupled with the current chaotic situation in Luoyang, the grand tutor may not even have time to rest - he is busy meeting his cronies.

As for Yuan Shao, at the moment he is under the order of the General to stay in the West Garden to take care of the generals, and he also cannot see him.

However, in Lu Li's eyes, Cao Mengde was far more worthy of seeing than others.

"Let's go as soon as possible."

At this time, Zhang Liao looked at the setting sun hanging in the sky, and said, "If it's too late, I'll break the ban."

When the moon is dark and the wind is high, when killing and setting fire.

Night is a time when accidents frequently occur. Therefore, since the Zhou Dynasty, there has been a curfew system, and this dynasty naturally abides by it, especially now that the emperor is dying, and the streets will be blocked as soon as the evening bell rings.

Hearing this, Pan Ming immediately replied: "In that case, then take the imperial way."

Whether it is Taiyuan, the governing seat of Bingzhou, or Yingyin, a famous city in the Central Plains, a road is a road, and they are connected to each other. No matter how high or low they are, everyone can walk.

Luoyang is the only exception. Each road is divided into three parts. The middle one is the widest and smoothest. There are rammed earth walls one foot high on both sides to separate it from the outside world. Except when the emperor travels, it is only used for six hundred stones. The above imperial officials pass.

As for the petty officials fighting for food and the people in Guizhou, they can only squeeze the roads on both sides of the imperial road.

And a group of several people all have official positions, so they are naturally qualified to walk the middle imperial way.

"Mr. Lao Xun helped cover up his whereabouts."

"The general is polite, it's a small matter."

Xun Yu nodded at Lu Li with a smile at first, and then said seriously, "If you cover your eyes with a leaf, you won't see Mount Tai, and if you plug your ears with beans, you won't hear thunder."

After the words fell, an aura that was invisible to the naked eye but could be felt personally enveloped everyone.

"Let's go, this method can last for half an hour. During this period, as long as we don't fight, we will be as inconspicuous as dead leaves in the eyes of others."

On the side, Lu Li's expression changed slightly, and he thought: As expected of Xun Yu, this kind of method is many times better than the secret envoy!

If you can help a cavalry army hide to this extent, the effect... I can't imagine it.

When the thoughts turned sharply, the horse neighed, and Pan Ming took the lead and started galloping towards Tongtuo Street, and everyone quickly followed.

The horse market and millet market passed by in a flash.

From a distance, Lu Li saw Nangong. Although it was blocked by a high wall, he could imagine the scene of the palace inside like clouds——

If it is like this for ten thousand years, it will be a god.

Somehow, this sentence popped into his mind.

Before entering the examination scene, Lu Li had seen a beautiful record: In the third year of Zhongping, that is, three years ago, Emperor Ling ordered people to build a naked swimming hall with thousands of houses. Steps, divert the canal water to build around it, take a boat to swim, let the palace people take it, choose the jade-colored and light-weight one, use the pole paddle, and sway in the canal.

There, all the palace servants who are over fourteen and under eighteen all wear beautiful makeup and take off their shirts. What will happen during this period does not need to be repeated at all.

Because it was dark all day long, Emperor Ling couldn't even tell whether it was day or night. Even if he specially set up a "cock crowing hall" and filled it with roosters, however, at dawn, the roosters sang loudly, but Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty never stopped. Ignore it and continue to play and have fun with the maid.

I don't know if it's true or not... If you have a chance in the future, you can go and find out.

【Canglong Gate】

While his thoughts were racing, three big red-gold characters came into Lu Li's eyes.

The city has city gates, and the palace also has palace gates, and garrisons are stationed. In addition, the leader guarding the palace gates is the army Sima, and the official rank is the first-class military marquis who guards the Wangjing Gate and other twelve city gates.

Obviously, outside the South and North Palaces, the gentry group headed by General He Jin has the upper hand, while inside the South and North Palaces is the territory headed by the Ten Permanent Attendants.

On the left, Pan Ming lowered his voice and said to Lu Li, "These guards are under Jian Shuo's jurisdiction, and there are about 800 of them. The two palaces have seven gates in total. City Gate, Canglong Gate, North Gate, and Xuanwu Gate."

"The total force is between 6,000 and 7,000, and they are all skilled in bow and horse."

At this time, Canglong Sima seemed to sense that someone was spying on him, subconsciously glanced at Yudao, and then looked back——

everything is normal.

And Xun Yu was watched by Lu Li and others again, even Zhang Liao was amazed by it, perhaps, he could really use this method to sneak into the inner courtyard of the palace without being discovered.

Of course, no one dared to take the risk, and there was no need to go in now.

After taking a little look at the defense of Canglong Gate, everyone continued to walk northward along the imperial road, and after passing Nangong, there was a main street.

"This street is Tongtuo Street."

After speaking, Pan Ming breathed a sigh of relief.

Tongtuo Street is the most famous avenue in Luoyang, facing the Dongdong Gate in the east of the city. It is named after the copper camels on the east and west sides of the street.

Moreover, it is located in the center of the city. On the north side of the street, two palaces are connected by multiple roads, and on the south side is Fangli, which is very prosperous.

There is a proverb from time to time: outside the Golden Horse Gate gather all sages, and on Bronze Camel Street gather young men.

In fact, the people who can buy properties here are either wealthy nobles or wealthy merchants, and Meng Degong lives here.

Pinglin Momo is like weaving smoke.

Unknowingly, the capital Luoyang has been shrouded in darkness, and with the sound of a loud evening bell, every house is lit up.

"Passing through the few houses in front, you will be Cao Mansion."

Not long after, under Pan Ming's leadership, the group got out of the mansion.

Lieutenant of Dianjun, who belongs to Bierqian Shili, is equivalent to the position of county guard. In addition, the three generations of the Cao family have been officials in the court, and they have been appointed as marquises and ministers. Naturally, there will be no shortage of money to repair the house. Therefore, the Cao family It occupies a very large area, almost occupying half of the square.

If other people came to pay a visit, they would have to separate their clothes and deliver famous thorns.

But Pan Ming is Cao Cao's confidant and favorite general, even Yuan Shao knows him, let alone the doorman, he confessed a few words, without passing on, he entered the house directly.

"Where is Meng Degong?"

"In the main hall."

"Is anyone else coming to visit?"

"The master said that there are no outsiders today." Speaking of this, the gatekeeper added: "Except for a few."

"Well, there's no need to lead the way. I'm familiar with this place." Pan Ming casually ordered, "You go to the hall and guard it. Don't let anyone in. If someone is sneaking around, let the guards take him directly."

"promise!"

The gatekeepers bowed their hands respectfully.

From this, it is not difficult to see how well Pan Ming is doing in the Cao Mansion, and it is estimated that he can represent Cao Cao himself to some extent.

At this time, Pan Ming restrained his expression, as if he didn't know anyone, and said in a businesslike way: "Everyone, please follow me."

Lu Li had no idea about this. The two of them kept a distance deliberately throughout the journey, so as not to let others see the clues. Next, they were going to meet with Boss Cao, who was nicknamed "the capable minister of the world and the hero of the troubled times". You can't be too cautious.

Walk along the promenade, pass through the courtyard, and finally come to the main hall.

Two beautiful maidservants stood at the door, they must have received the notice in advance, first saluted everyone, and then said: "My lord said that I will cook wine to entertain all distinguished guests from afar."

Cooking wine with green plums is a hero?

This is a famous scene!

However, spring has just begun, and there is still more than a month before the season of green plums ripening.

Lu Li thought about it for a second, what kind of science should the Gaowu version Three Kingdoms talk about? For counselors, Taoists, and alchemists, isn't it easy to change the celestial phenomena?

Hmm... It's worth the trip to enjoy the treatment that can only be enjoyed by Uncle Liu Huang in advance.

This time, the beautiful maidservant led the way, leading Lu Li and the others around to a small secluded courtyard.

Sure enough, plum trees were planted all over the place, and the branches were green. A man in his thirties was kneeling in the pavilion, his posture was very loose and casual, as if he seemed to be neglecting.

But Lu Li, who knew the other party's identity in advance, felt that he deserved to be Boss Cao.

At the same time, Cao Cao, who was making wine, got up and looked across the faces of everyone: Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun, Lu Li, and Xun Yu.

With a good face, Yideng Tianzitang.

Needless to say, Lu Li and Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao's face is like purple jade, his eyes are like stars. Although he didn't wear the iconic golden helmet and purple robe to hide his identity, he was also a famous handsome man in Mayi, Yanmen. In the middle position, it is difficult to keep a low profile.

As for the famous Yingyin scholar Xun Yu who came with him, after removing his disguise, he is also extraordinary.

Each looked at each other for a while, and then began to salute. First, Pan Ming surrendered and returned, and then Cao Cao came out of the pavilion to meet each other, and everyone returned the salute.

"I'm looking forward to a few of you here, and I can see the true faces of all heroes." Cao Cao held Zhang Liao's hand and said kindly: "There is a bottle in the pavilion. I don't know what your taste is? So let the chef prepare it." Meals."

After speaking, he looked at Lu Li and the others with a smile.

Xun Yu looked calm and unrestrained. Seeing that Cao Cao mistook himself for a person from Bingzhou, he did not explain, and said with a smile: "The guest is up to the master, and Meng Degong is the master."

Inside the kiosk.

Put green plums on a plate and a bottle of boiled wine.

Everyone sat opposite each other, pouring wine and chatting freely.

Pan Ming's seat was at the end of everyone, and he listened silently.

["Yuan Shu in Huainan has enough food and soldiers, can he be a hero?"

"The dry bones in the grave, I will capture them sooner or later!"

"Yuan Shao of Hebei Province, four generations and three princes, many old officials; now the tiger occupies the land of Jizhou, and there are many capable men under his command. Can he be a hero?"

"Yuan Shaoser is courageous and cowardly, scheming without decision; he cherishes his life when he does great things, and forgets his life when he sees small gains: he is not a hero."]

The above are all romances, and now Cao Cao is still messing around with the Yuan family, so how could he say such things.

During the meeting, what was discussed was nothing more than the situation in Luoyang, and Pan Ming had already informed Lu Li secretly, which was a rehash of the same old tune——

The general ordered all the school lieutenants to sit in the West Garden and not allow a single soldier to enter or leave, and he himself also stationed troops in Baijun Mansion, waiting for the situation to change.

The so-called county mansions are actually offices set up in the capital by all the counties in the world. The appointment and dismissal of official positions and the communication of political and historical events are all handled by this agency.

In fact, on the way from Wangjing Gate to Tongtuo Street, they had already passed the Baijun Mansion, but unfortunately, that place is now heavily guarded.

Xun Yu once said that there are great Confucian scholars sitting in the town, and advised Lu Li not to peek in. In addition, there are many attics in the mansions of hundreds of counties, and the intersection of multiple roads blocks the line of sight, so it is impossible to see the reality.

Lu Li could only give up.

But I have to say that He Jin did choose a good place, which is only three squares away from Nangong, and it only takes half an hour for the cavalry to charge——

Once there is a slight change in the Ten Permanent Attendants, or if there is a major change in the palace, he can lead troops into the palace at any time.

Of course, this process must be full of blood. Pan Ming once said that there are six to seven thousand guards guarding the palace gates, and there are countless eunuchs in the palace, and among them are extraordinary and brave people——

Jian Shuo, strong and strong, although his body is mutilated, he is a fierce general who comprehends the spirit of battle. He made many contributions in suppressing the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

"The northern army followed the general to the Baijun mansion, and some soldiers in the various ministries of the West Garden were loyal to Jian Shuo, so they could only stand still."

Sitting opposite Cao Cao, Zhang Liao asked, "There are nearly ten thousand troops in the city gate and Yulin. Why did you send secret envoys to Bingzhou to enlist us?"

This remark is undoubtedly a well-informed question.

There are many groups of scholars, some of them follow the orders of the Taifu, some of them follow Yuan Shao's orders, and some are Yuan Shu's disciples.

In fact, the general was confident of eradicating the ten permanent servants, but he was worried that after killing the ten permanent servants, he would not have the absolute strength to suppress the orthodox scholar group.

Because of this, He Jin thought of Ding Gong, who had the same background, and hinted that he could be granted the post of Jin Wu, the post of magistrate of Kyoto——

Responsible for patrolling, suppressing violence, and supervising rape in the capital. In addition, the arsenal not far from the North Palace is also under the jurisdiction of Zhijinwu, and the arsenal is an institution that manufactures and stores weapons. weapon.

The governor who dominates one side, or the powerful minister who controls the center of the world?

Whatever the answer is, there is no need to think about it at all.

But these things, Grand Tutor Yuan Wei can also give, because of this, Zhang Liao's mentality is very calm, after all, he can bet on both sides, but he is curious about what this Meng Degong in front of him is thinking.

When it's time to turn against each other, which one is more important, the general or the Yuan family.

Or, he was only on his side.

However, when everyone was drinking together, the atmosphere in Xuanwumen was extremely chilling.

General He Jin was nearly forty years old, with a medium build, chest and abdomen. Due to the long-term pampering, he was obviously middle-aged, but surrounded by the generals, he seemed to be in high spirits.

At this moment, he was striding forward with the jade belt in his hand, and walked down the royal road. When he saw Xuanwu Sima in front of Gong Li's steps, his eyes froze and he pressed his long knife.

The architectural distribution map of Luoyang in the Eastern Han Dynasty should be reviewed, and those who are interested can look at it tomorrow.