Chapter two hundred and forty-four chapters of the Ministry of War
The towering Dragon City stretches for dozens of miles, with flags fluttering and countless armored men patrolling back and forth on the city wall. The thousand-year-old Dragon City mentioned by the god Li Buyi was revealed to Liu Mingzhi for the first time.
Liu Mingzhi couldn't hide the shock in his eyes, and stared blankly at the tall city wall standing in front of him: "Sure enough, if you don't go out, you won't know the splendor of the mountain flowers and the vastness of the ocean. The current capital is probably two or three times bigger than the Forbidden City.
It’s not just a square circle.”
Liu Song's eyes were filled with shock: "Master, is this the capital? It's much bigger than our Jinling City, and there are a lot of people. You see, the city gates are so crowded that you can't get in."
Liu Mingzhi remembered that his predecessor had lived in the capital for a period of time when he was a child. Although his memory was vague, Liu Song, as a personal book boy, should have been to the capital. It shouldn't be like this: "Have you never been to the capital?"
Liu Song shook his head: "Xiao Song has always been in Jinling since he was a child. He has been to such a majestic place on that level!"
"Okay, country bumpkin, although the young master is shocked, he has seen the Forbidden City before. At least he is much better than you."
"Jiang He? How is this place? Is it grand or not?"
An Gouer smiled naively and rubbed the back of his head. This child from the side courtyard village was also shocked by the prosperity of the capital, but his demeanor and behavior were much better than those of Liu Mingzhi and his master and servant. In his opinion, Jinling City was no different from the capital.
They are all generally prosperous.
"style!"
Liu Mingzhi shook his head helplessly: "Jiang He, practicing martial arts is all about practicing martial arts. Don't lose your character. It's not a good thing for young people to be too old-fashioned."
An Gouer laughed innocently: "I know, brother."
"Enter the city."
"Stop, with the documents, what are the carriages carrying?" The two guards guarding the city gate used their long guns to stop Liu Mingzhi's two carriages.
Liu Mingzhi handed over the documents that several people had prepared long ago: "This is our identity certificate. On the carriage are some food, bedding, books and the like."
"What's that clarinet you're carrying on your back? Although weapons are not allowed in the city, you have to go through a registration process before you can enter the city."
"This clarinet is an ancient musical instrument from Lingnan. Brother Jun doesn't see it often."
The guard carefully checked that the spray on Liu Mingzhi's back did not look lethal, and then put it down.
The person who checked the documents looked at Liu Mingzhi with a strange expression: "It turns out that he is a scholar taking the exam, or Yizhou Jieyuanlang. I'm rude. For the sake of the safety of the imperial city, I have to be cautious. Liu Jieyuan please come into the city."
"Thank you, big brother, for your hard work in defending the city."
"please!"
One of the guards looked at the carriage disappearing in the city with a strange look on his face: "Brother Yang, we have investigated a lot of Jie Yuanlang, why are you so polite to this guy?"
Captain Yang Ge also looked curiously at the direction in which Liu Mingzhi disappeared: "Have you never heard of Liu Dadan?"
The guard touched his head curiously: "Liu Dadan, who is it?"
The school captain chuckled twice: "It's normal that you haven't heard of him, but many young men in the imperial city want to meet this person, so why don't you try to get involved with him?"
"But"
"Why talk so much? If you continue to guard the post, you will be beaten by the city supervisor with a few whips."
"Song Yun, Song Lei, please show me the way. You are still familiar with the roads in the capital. It's been a long time since I've been here. The streets and alleys can make me confused."
Song Yun jumped off the carriage and looked excitedly at the streets and alleys of the capital. After living in Jiangnan for so long, he was really homesick. However, his younger sister Song Lei just couldn't let go of that chubby guy. Song Yun couldn't get over the previous excitement.
Knowing why my sister has a soft spot for this silly and cute guy, I feel a little happy.
"Third brother, come with me. I will lead the way. My parents will be very happy to see you coming."
"Thank you."
Qi Ya looked at Ying'er who was chatting non-stop strangely: "You mean you stole peaches after attending the Deer Ming Banquet that day?"
Ying'er nodded helplessly: "Yes, Miss Ya, I really don't know what the young master is thinking. You can buy whatever you want, but you want to steal peaches and almost get bitten by a dog."
Ying'er, a simple girl, didn't even know that she was being tricked by Qi Ya, so she directly revealed everything about the dirty things that the young master had done.
It can only be said that this girl is too simple and does not know the sinister nature of people's hearts. Qi Ya repeatedly said that she was indirectly trying to trick Ying'er by knowing her sister's life after getting married. However, Ying'er actually believed that Qi Ya was the young lady's biological sister.
, this is just a matter of course, and there is no defense.
Qi Ya bit her silver teeth lightly and said, "Witch, no wonder I feel so familiar when I see your figure on horseback, it's you."
"parking!"
Liu Mingzhi grabbed the horse's rein: "Sister, what's wrong?"
Qi Ya glared at Liu Mingzhi fiercely: "We have arrived in the capital, and it is no longer convenient for me to go with you. Let's go our separate ways without delaying your business. Take your leave."
Watching the servants of the Qi Mansion turn the carriage and go in another direction, Liu Mingzhi was confused. What's going on? Why are you glaring at me? In order to avoid suspicion, even the young master's words to you were conveyed by Ying'er.
I didn’t offend you.
"Third brother, what's wrong?"
"Maybe her relatives are here for no apparent reason. Ignore her and let's go on."
Liu Mingzhi, who didn't even know that his peach theft had been inadvertently exposed by Ying'er, could only regard Qi Ya as a relative for no apparent reason. Women, who hasn't had an unhappy life yet, can't afford to hide from me?
Just leave it alone.
"Whoever is idle in front of the Minister of War's Mansion is not allowed to enter."
The carriage was stopped by the guards guarding the Song Mansion, who ordered the carriage not to move forward.
"Uncle Pang, it's me!"
"My subordinate is rude. I didn't know it was the second young master who came back. Come into the house quickly. I will report to the master right away." As soon as the guard saw Song Yun jump out of the carriage, he immediately saluted respectfully.
"Third brother, let's go in quickly."
"Okay, I haven't seen my uncle and aunt for so long, I don't know if they can still recognize me."
"Jiang He, Liu Song, Ying'er, get the gift boxes you prepared, and let's go into the house together."
Song Yun supported Song Lei and jumped off the carriage, excitedly leading the way and running into the house.
Liu Mingzhi had no choice but to speed up and follow him. He was not familiar with Song Mansion, and he would be in trouble if he got lost in it.
"Father, mother, Yun'er and sister are back."
A majestic voice came from the main hall: "You didn't know you were coming back. Dad thought you had settled down at my second uncle's house and forgot that there is such a home."
"Master, you can't say a few words less, or you will scare the two children." This was the voice of a kind and charitable woman.
"A loving mother often loses her son. If Zhi'er hadn't come here too, I would have given you a good lesson."
Before Liu Mingzhi entered the main hall, he heard Song Yu scolding the Song Yun brothers and sisters, and smiled bitterly. No wonder he and the old man could become brothers. It turned out that they had the same chemistry.
Liu Mingzhi walked into the main hall, knelt down on one knee and saluted: "My nephew Liu Mingzhi, I would like to pay my respects to my uncle. My aunt, I wish my uncle and aunt good health."
Ying'er's three servants also followed the young master's example and knelt down.
Song Yu was wearing a purple robe and a silver crown on his head. His face was energetic and his beard was meticulously trimmed. He quietly looked at Liu Mingzhi who was kneeling on the ground and took stock.
Song Yu didn't speak, and Liu Mingzhi didn't get up even though his knees were a little sore.