The rhythmic sound of horse hooves sounds from far to near, which is pleasing to the eye.

As they approached Ru River, they were intercepted by a group of sergeants with yellow coins wrapped around their heads.

There were only fifty Huangtou soldiers. They stood behind Juma. After carefully checking the document, they sent someone back to report it.

The cavalry filled the road and it was as far as the eye could see.

There are flat farmlands on both sides of the road, some of which are already growing tall, which are wheat, and some which have just sprouted some seedlings, which are spring millet.

The horse snorted and lowered its head to eat green shoots, but was quickly stopped by the cavalry.

It's not that they have good military discipline, but they really don't dare.

When they were in Huainan, they were looting and plundering.

Even in places such as Ruyin in Yuzhou, sometimes the horses accidentally trampled on the seedlings while running, but they didn't take it seriously.

But the closer they get to Luoyang, the more they converge.

Luoyang is in Henan County, and Guangchengze is also in Henan County. This is already the center of the world, and there is no room for mistakes.

After a long time, someone finally came over.

The horses were pulled away, and several civil servants checked the documents again before leading them forward. A large force turned to Xincheng and stationed in Luhun area. Daiguo Zhenbei General Daxi Heruo led his personal entourage to Suyu

Palace Face Saint.

On the morning of the next day (the first day of March), they arrived outside a village at the foot of the mountain, dismounted and waited for the announcement.

Along the way, the soldiers became more numerous, denser, and more elite as they went further in.

There are many soldiers wrapped in yellow turbans on the outside, and inside there are many government soldiers with various weapons and equipment. At the foot of the mountain, densely packed iron-armored warriors can be seen everywhere.

However, even if a large army is stationed, the villages and farms at the foot of the mountain are still in order, and you can do whatever you need to do - most of the villages are made up of loose farmers, and the farms are basically filled with people who are serving here.

service.

Da Xi Heruo took off his military robe and put on a robe commonly worn by scholars.

After thinking about it, I took off my gold earrings again, but I couldn't change my hairstyle. I could only wear a hat to cover it up.

The followers, who were the descendants of the leaders of various clans, were dumbfounded when they saw it.

Are you trying to be a Liangren?

Someone followed and learned.

Some people are unhappy and unwilling to change, and even wear fur.

It’s not that they have any objections to the Liang people, it’s just that they subconsciously don’t like them. Xianbei has its own customs.

If something has been passed down from generation to generation and suddenly changed, one will always feel resentful and easily disgusted.

This subtle psychology is hard to explain, but it is real. However, nothing can defeat time. As time goes by, everything will change. Not only their customs will change, but even the Liang people's own customs will change.

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While walking in the village, Da Xi Heruo and his party watched carefully.

As the general of Zhenbei, he stayed in Dongmugen Mountain for a relatively long time in his life.

In his impression, except for some sassafras fields by the river at the foot of the mountain, there were grass and sand everywhere, and the scenery was lackluster. When the sun set on the Western Mountains, loneliness and sadness filled his heart, almost making him cry.

After arriving in the Central Plains, the scenery suddenly became colorful, with mountains, plains, rivers, forests, pastures,

Villages, cities, all kinds of people and their culture fascinate this person who had an extremely empty spiritual world in the first half of his life.

Apart from being a military man, he once liked the liveliness of Pingcheng and Shengle, but these two cities were placed in the Central Plains.

Everyone is gone. Even Pingcheng and Shengle have a large enough population, but the monotonous life, lack of goods, and less colorful culture always make people feel that they are lacking a bit of flavor.

This is probably a backward area.

The group quickly passed through the village and climbed the mountain road.

The birds are chirping in the morning, and the calligraphy "Yichun" is posted outside the pavilions, which has faded in the spring breeze and drizzle.

On the gentle slopes on both sides of the mountain road, some vegetables have been planted, and the watery garden vegetables are growing vigorously.

There was a sound of axes not far away. It seemed that the palace guards and servants were pruning the branches.

Da Xiheruo had seen it in the Sangganshui area. It was called a mulberry tree. It grew very tall and produced mulberries, which were delicious.

The trees can be used to make bows and cart materials, and their leaves can also be used to raise silkworms. Unfortunately, there are not many mulberry trees in the Sangganshui area, and the silk is very poor. Gradually not many people use it. Anyway, silk in the Central Plains is not expensive.

As they approached the mountainside, a group of guards were digging ditches on the hillside to lead the mountain spring into a pond on a gentle slope.

The swallows flew over the pond at low altitude, their tails almost brushing against the pond, and they ran happily into the distance.

A few lazy cattle were wandering by the pond, grazing leisurely.

Farther away, there was the faint sound of thunder.

A huge herd of horses galloped between the water and grass, one group after another, overwhelming the sky.

It's such a good place, no wonder Emperor Daliang didn't want to go back to Luoyang.

"General Daxi." Under the blue-grey gate, Xunxu, the chief secretary of Honglu Temple, bowed and said, "My followers can rest in the hall, and the general will follow me in."

Da Xi Heruo returned the greeting and then gave instructions in Xianbei dialect.

The followers wanted to say something, but were shocked by the tall gates and the dense crowd of soldiers, so they obediently went to the chambers on both sides.

Da Xi Heruo took off his weapons and handed them to the guards. After the inspection was completed, he took a deep breath and followed behind Xun Xu, with a more solemn look on his face.

After passing the gate, what you see is a vast courtyard and palace buildings scattered in an orderly manner.

There were soldiers on duty outside the palace, and there were many tables and tables placed inside the palace. From time to time, people came in and out, heading to another small courtyard. After a while, they returned in a hurry, often holding wooden boxes filled with official letters.

box.

These are all accompanying officials who are busy working. They probably belong to various ministries and include everyone.

I walked into the courtyard three times in a row, and almost all of them were government offices.

Occasionally, I saw a few old men with extraordinary bearing, sitting under the trees or talking and laughing at the stone table next to the bamboo forest.

But I don't know who they were. Anyway, Xun Xu kept saluting, and Da Xi Heruo was forced to follow suit.

The Suyu Palace was probably the most powerful place in the Liang Dynasty at this time, even more powerful than the Luoyang Palace.

"General Huang."

"Master Xun's Book."

Another courtyard wall appeared ahead.

Da Xiheruo looked up and saw that outside the wall, which was entirely made of stone, the mud powder laid in the early years had been eroded and gradually covered with vines. There were even a few small flowers blooming on the top of the wall, which was really beautiful.

Under the gate tower, Huang Zheng and Xun Xu finished their greetings and exchanged a few words.

"General Huang hasn't set off yet?" Xun Xu asked.

"When the blind boy has finished making breakfast for Your Majesty, I will deliver the seal to him," Huang Zheng said.

Xun Xu smiled and said with emotion: "Tong Qianjin is coming of age."

"Yes." Huang Zhengyi said with emotion: "Actually, I don't want to leave either."

Xun Xu smiled, said nothing more, and instead greeted Da Xi Heruo to come in.

Behind the gate is also a courtyard.

There is even a small bamboo forest in the courtyard, with stone tables and chairs. A teenage boy is placing food, plates, bowls and chopsticks on the table.

Xun Xu introduced him in a low voice: "This is your Majesty's adopted son Shao Zhen."

Da Xi He Ruo understood.

"Sit down and let's use some together." A deep voice sounded not far away.

Da Xi Heruo was startled and immediately knelt down and said, "Meet Your Majesty."

"Is it okay for everyone on behalf of the country to kneel down and worship?" Shao Xun said with a smile, "Get up."

There is also a ritual of kneeling down in the Central Plains, but it is not required on all occasions. When the monarch and his ministers meet on weekdays, a simple salute is enough.

Shao Xun just came back from using the toilet. He has a great appetite.

Tong Qianjin recently studied a new recipe. He cut the spring bamboo shoots into thin strips and stewed them with the newly harvested watercress. The taste was quite good. At this moment, several plates were placed on the stone table.

Shao Xun sat down and said, "Spring bamboo shoots are very cheap in Guangchengze. You can buy a basket for a few bucks. They are most delicious when placed in an earthen pot and steamed with rice."

There was a little mud on his shoes, as if he had been out in the morning.

Xun Xu knew that the Queen wanted to eat spring bamboo shoots last night, so His Majesty got up early in the morning, without telling the Queen, picked the tender bamboo shoots with his own hands, and then lit the fire and cooked the rice himself without relying on anyone else's help.

After the queen got up, Da Changqiu reported the matter. The queen, who had not shown a smile for many days, finally showed her face.

At that time, Xun Xu secretly sighed: Your Majesty is here today not without reason. He is good at coaxing women.

At this time, Shao Xun also let everyone share the steamed rice with spring bamboo shoots.

After eating, as usual, I was served Yiyang tea, which has a strong sense of bringing goods, to rinse my mouth.
To be continued...