Chapter 287 Decision (Part 1)

In the northern city of Luoyang, barrages gathered, shouting and hawking sounds one after another.

After lifting the curtain and looking out, Liu Chao sat back into the carriage, and his thoughts were rolling in his heart.

The imperial capital of Luoyang is indeed well-known, but now Jinling is not inferior.

It is said that the route to Xiqin has been confirmed now. One or two silk can be used to exchange one or two gold, as well as tea and porcelain, which are all goods needed by Xiqin. One ship of cargo can be exchanged for half a ship of silver. This year, the customs collected all silver blocks, and it melts into silver dollars when it returns to the warehouse.

Luoyang is prosperous and if the emperor obtains it, I don’t know if it has been moved here again.

"Sir, we are here." Someone interrupted Liu Chao's thoughts. Liu Chao smiled faintly and glanced out with a pair of phoenix eyes: "Let me go over and find a good seat first."

"The young one has sent someone over, please rest assured, sir."

Because they were outside, the people brought out by Liu Chao directly called Liu Chao "adult".

It can be big or small, even a ninth-rank official can be called, so it is not conspicuous. Moreover, Liu Chao dresses relatively simple, with many followers accompanying him, and his dress has changed a few times, so people can't see that it is special.

A new Mingzhufang has been opened on the most prosperous street in Beicheng.

Although it is the territory where middle and lower classes live, there are still many places for enjoyment here.

After all, it is a cheap business to engage in such a service career. No matter how gorgeous the house is, it is impossible to be allowed to be opened in an area where officials live.

This Pearl House should be a person of some power. He started to open it with his subordinates. It can be seen from the large scale here that he can still open a stable business in this market and have a prosperous business.

The carriage that Liu Chao was riding by the bustling crowd, and after another half a pillar, he finally stopped.

Listening to the sound of followers coming from outside, Liu Chao opened his eyes, lifted the thick curtain of the car, and jumped out of it.

The follower hurriedly supported him, and Liu Chao said lightly: "No need."

Although he looks like a literati, Liu Chao has been practicing martial arts since he was a child and is proficient in riding and ejaculation. How could he not even get out of the car?

Because of his handsome and handsome young man, some people who were coming and going kept looking at him, making Liu Chao's smile slightly restrained.

Looking up, the three-story pavilion located in front of me is not extremely gorgeous, but elegant. It is also eye-catching on this street. There is a plaque on the top of the pavilion.

"It's interesting." Liu Chao touched his chin, looked at the calligraphy, and said.

"Sir, the seat is ready..." the follower reminded.

Liu Chao withdrew his gaze and walked in.

When you walk in, you will find that the layout here is three floors and directly to the top. There is a high platform on the first floor, which should be the place for the performance.

The second and third floors are connected to the middle and the first floor, and there is only a circle of corridors and rooms surrounding the high platform.

Liu Chao went up the floor, and the man in a short dress was dressed by several tables, and he looked at him.

The one who came in was just a young man. He looked at him and was not special, so he quickly retracted his eyes.

These people are probably the thugs hired in this building.

Most of the thugs hired in this place are local gangsters and local tyrants. They give them enough rewards and provide them with delicious food and drinks every day, so they can sit here and help with the business.

However, they are just staying by their side on weekdays and will take action only when they encounter problems.

Liu Chao followed the stairs and went up to the second floor. The followers followed closely and protected them from the left and right. The group went to a private room on the second floor to sit down. At this time, someone started to make a fuss downstairs.

Looking up the platform, there were a few people who were playing tricks and were funny.

There were some wine and food here, so the followers called a friend and ordered two tables of wine and food, and the group was eating and drinking here.

It is said that it is a compartment, but it is actually just a layer of wooden boards.

The next door was talking loudly and could hear clearly.

The group did not dare to talk nonsense, and it was very quiet here. When Liu Chao had just finished his second glass of wine, the men next door drank a lot, talking about the trivial matters at home and talking about Luoyang's work.

The local people were naturally concerned about Duke Zheng. What the few people said made everyone around Liu Chao look unsightly, and were stopped by Liu Chao's gestures.

Liu Chao continued to drink expressionlessly, listening to the discussion next door.

After a while, artists came out to perform on the stage. Several people flirted with somersaults and did various jugglings, which was much worse than ventriloquism.

The people sitting below were watching, eating wine and food, talking and laughing.

"Sir, Luoyang City is talking about what is coming to do, it seems a bit inappropriate!"

"What are your identities? Do you want to control the Duke?" Someone said in a reprimanding manner. It seemed that he was also an official!

"I dare not, I am just thinking about it. It is not a matter of talking all over the city." I immediately replied humbly: "Do you say hello and stop talking about this?"

"Forget it, I'm actually worried about what you think. When I go back this time, I'll report what I see and hear together. I can't make the city hustle and talk a lot like this!"

As they spoke, the sound of talking from the tables around them gradually became louder.

The folk customs at this time were not as rigorous as the Ming and Qing dynasties on the earth, and there were still some residual influences at this time, and they did not completely break the roots.

Although it is a chaotic era, many theories are widely circulated.

Therefore, even in the countryside, there is no shortage of discussion on state affairs.

This is a place where all three religions and all kinds of things exist. People with different ideas have different reactions.

Although the "angel" arrived in Luoyang and ordinary people did not know the purpose of their visit, under the infiltration of some people's knowledge, within a few days, the whole city of Luoyang learned about this matter.

Even the most ordinary people knew the meaning of coming to the envoy, and people from Luoyang were talking about it.

"... Although Luoyang is a big city and was originally an imperial capital, it was only one city and one state. It cannot be compared with the Dacheng Dynasty that pacified the southern counties."

"You think about it. Which one of the places where Dacheng Dynasty was pacified in the past has tens of thousands of elite soldiers? But hasn't it been pacified one by one?"

"Now it occupies half of Yanzhou, but half of Yanzhou has just been attacked. People are unstable and have to go through everything. Just not throwing silver inside is a good deed. Is it still counting on this half of Yanzhou to resist foreign enemies?"

"Anyway, the Duke of Zheng has not been promoted to the emperor, and the Emperor Dacheng has always treated preferentially to those who surrender to him. If he surrenders, the Duke of Zheng may not only be able to be kept, but also become a regular in the new dynasty. We people will also be spared the pain of war. Wouldn't it be a matter of killing two birds with one stone?"

"It's exactly this principle!"

"This is reasonable..." Some people nodded and said yes when they heard this. After all, there is no difference between who is the emperor.

As soon as he finished speaking, some people immediately became anxious when they heard this: "The Duke of Zheng has 100,000 troops and is looking at all directions. Why did he surrender to the Southern Dynasty? Even if he cannot fight, he may not necessarily surrender to the Southern Dynasty. Aren't there any Hu people?"

As a result, as soon as he said that, the man immediately regretted it, just because the eyes of the people around him immediately changed.

"After talking for a long time, it turned out that it was a dog sent by the Hu people! A relative from a family in Bingzhou, a family of more than a dozen people died at the hands of the Hu people. Could it be that you want me to end up in this field? It should be beaten!" A big man couldn't help but beat him to the ground with a punch, and his nosebleed splattered.

When the people around him saw it, they all relieved their hatred and burst into laughter.

Some people even scolded: "According to what you said, surrendering to the Hu people is to surrender. Since they have surrendered, why not surrender to Dacheng? Emperor Dacheng is at least a Han Chinese!"

These rebukes and excitement all fell into the eyes of those who are interested.

Liu Chao was very calm. Just looking at Luoyang's heart, you will know the general trend. How many dynasties is Luoyang's imperial capital?

After hearing this, Liu Chao smiled again and shouted, "My man, check out."

When I went downstairs, I pushed forward the estimated time of the summoned in my heart for a few more days.

Things are causing trouble in the city. It is impossible for Duke Zheng to continue to pretend to be sick, right?

They have been in Luoyang for some time and have enough time to consider it. I believe that Duke Zheng will also make a choice.

Thinking that he had not responded to the report, Liu Chao was not in a hurry. He had already expected this situation before coming. His Majesty surrendered Liu Man, and he held the idea that those who had it were happy and those who had no one fought. He did not have too much hope. He just started to be polite and then soldier, blocking everyone's mouths, which was also more preparation for Dacheng.

Although Luoyang's city is large, it is just a small place. How can it resist the attack of a large army?

"Sir, should you go back directly, or?" Liu Chao got on the carriage and ordered: "Go back first."

The carriage I was riding back from the original route.

When they came out of Mingzhufang, they were performing ventriloquy inside. One person was on the stage, first with the sound of birds, then with the sound of horses and tigers. Later, with the sound of thousands of troops coming from the stage, the people below who had never been to the battlefield were frightened by the scene.

When the artist got off the stage, everyone shouted.

"They are back." Someone whispered at a table in the corner.

"Go back? You can go back early today." The person sitting there sighed: "Does anyone continue to stare?"

"Two groups have been sent to watch, so there will be no mistakes." After a pause, he said: "These people are really hateful. Do you want to discuss state affairs privately?

"Forget it, you've been busy for a long time, sit down and have a few drinks. All these have been ordered, so it's useless!" The man waved his hand and said that he should not pursue the matter. The Duke of Zheng has not yet made a definition, so why should he be a villain?

If Dacheng is reduced to the future and now he has captured these good words from the people, he will be covered in dust.

Even if Duke Zheng does not surrender, he cannot be too conspicuous. Who will do it for the best?

Only the young man in front of him didn't understand this, he was too impulsive.
Chapter completed!