It was night, Jiang Tian rode his horse on the street in Mingyi Square in the south of Luodu City; in front of him was He Si, a local who was responsible for leading the way, and behind him was Li Huan, who was riding a donkey as a companion; as for the other Xuan
He was promoted from Zhang Wu because he had other tasks and went to Jinwu Guard to establish relations.
But at this time, compared to the seasonal sophora flowers in Chang'an City, which are mixed with the fragrant night flavor of golden peaches and apricots, the air in Luodu is lightly scented with the fragrance of osmanthus, mixed with the fragrance of osmanthus from time to time.
There are faint fragrances of peonies, peonies, roses, etc., seasonal flowers and trees.
As the saying goes, "Flowers are flying everywhere in the Spring City", it certainly describes the grand flower market in Chengdu in the southwest; but among all the famous cities in the world, Dayi has the most flowers in planting, raising and using flowers, and the metropolis that leads the trend has the most flowers.
There is no doubt that he is number one in Shenjing/Luodu.
From the emperors and generals, to the ministers and nobles, to the common people, all three religions and nine streams participated in it. This formed a large production, supply and marketing system that has been cultivated and enjoyed for generations. Therefore, Bai Juyi once said in a poem: "One day
A cluster of dark-colored flowers is a gift from one of the ten households."
He also said: "People who travel around the capital have been selling peonies for more than 30 years. Every spring and evening, the horses and carriages are so wild that it is a shame not to miss the fun. I hold gold to pave the way to the temples around the palace, and plant them for profit. They are worth every penny."
"Tens of thousands." "Supplement to the History of the Tang Dynasty" describes the unprecedented grandeur of the divine capital in all four seasons.
Therefore, in this season, the fragrance of flowers after nightfall in Luoyang is undoubtedly better than that in Chang'an. On the other hand, it seems to be because it has been away from the power center of the court for a longer period of time; the implementation of the night ban in Luoyang City is obviously
It's much more desolate than Chang'an.
Therefore, except for the imperial city in the west city to the north of Luoshui and the dozen nearby castles with high gates and armory, the curfew is relatively strictly enforced. In other places in Luodu, even in the streets after dark
, it is still brightly lit and there is an endless stream of pedestrians.
To the south of Luoshui, which is the central axis of the city, there is a noisy scene of derelict cities and illegal buildings occupying the roads. In particular, the tall neighborhood walls have been opened up and demolished almost everywhere.
Renovated into a shop building open day and night.
Although the imperial courts of all dynasties have repeatedly issued orders that those who encroach on the streets, build walls, build houses with eaves, etc. should be punished first, and everything is prohibited and ordered to be demolished. However, these all-night long markets have formed huge interests for all parties behind them.
, almost making this edict useless.
It is said that the tax collected is no more than the income of one of the three major cities in Luodu. In the past dynasties, Henan Prefecture and Luoyang County relied on this as a public house to pay for miscellaneous expenses and support countless public servants.
Therefore, the south of Luoshui after nightfall is also the place where the whole city holds carnival.
On certain festivals, when the emperor was patrolling the city and driving in and out, he would order all businesses to be temporarily closed for a few days in advance, with a little cover-up. And Mingyi Fang, located in the southwest of the city, was even more so.
It’s not simple anymore, it’s the first-class place among the 103 squares.
There is not only the Kuiyuan, the former residence of Yang Xiu, the former king of Shu in the Sui Dynasty, which was transformed into a public garden; there is also the old residence of Zhang Shigui, the founding father of the early Tang Dynasty, who came to live in Anju Temple through alms;
, the home of Wei Anshi, who served as Prime Minister four times and was known as the "True Prime Minister".
But the most famous among them, undoubtedly ranked among the best of the two capitals, is the Jiaofangsi of the Eastern Capital. It was derived and prospered with the Jiaofangsi, and the Qingyu Shuibo surrounding the west gate of the south of the square, which looks like a crescent moon, is commonly known as the Yuepei area.
Shuli is a romantic resort and bustling Shuli.
It is also the place where Jiang Tian was invited to attend the banquet. However, compared to the invitations from his nominal colleagues, Jin Wuwei and Yushitai, or private invitations from the General Affairs Department and the Ministry of Punishment, he accepted this time
But it was a private reward banquet.
Yes, it was one of the only few survivors in the robbery incident in the wild store; Wei Xin Gingping, Gao'an County, Hongzhou (now part of Yichun, Jiangxi Province), and his traveling friend and fellow student, Luling, Jizhou
The county captain Cheng Shilian showed his gratitude and hospitality to the landlord.
Because both of them were from Luodu, they had just passed the release examination of the Ministry of Civil Affairs from Chang'an and received their official certificates and official titles. As a result, they encountered this kind of thing in Yedian, so the Ministry of Secretariat used it as an excuse to cooperate with the follow-up investigation.
, ordering them to postpone the attack and wait for Luodu to prepare for any danger.
Among them, Xin Gongping, who is quite anxious for public good and righteous, is descended from Xin Yunjing, a branch of a large family in Hexi. He was a native of Jincheng, Lanzhou (now Lanzhou, Gansu). He once served as the governor of Hedong and also served as the Yin of Taiyuan;
Huai En was demoted due to disagreements. It is said that his family has long since declined.
The other Cheng Shilian's family background is undoubtedly better. It is said that he was a master of Taoism classics in the early Tang Dynasty, studied textual exegesis in depth, and was conferred the title of "Xihua Master" to Cheng Xuanying's clan; for generations he has been
A well-known wealthy family in the capital city.
It was just that when Jiang Tian arrived at the wild store, Cheng Shilian happened to be drinking and sleeping soundly on the bamboo couch in the tent; he missed the opportunity to meet for the first time. Later, the group of Yunmeng thieves cooperated inside and outside to pretend to be traveling accomplices.
A sneak attack killed the guarding officer.
Facing the Yunmeng thieves' mass killing in an attempt to silence them, Cheng Shilian, who was awakened, jumped out of the tent and drew his sword to help. Together with Zhang Wusheng and others who were under siege, they persisted until backup arrived. Therefore, this time's hosting was actually
The main one is Cheng Shilian.
But this time, the place to treat guests is not a romantic place, but a scenic spot/restaurant on the east bank of Yuepei - Duan Pinglou. According to the introductions given by He Si along the way, this Duanpinglou is not an ordinary place.
The destination is the product of Yao Yi, a contemporary foodie with a large background.
The name of the food envoy comes from the Emperor Ming (Li Longji) of the Tang Dynasty, who set up Tianbao in the ninth year (750). At that time, the nobles and relatives competed to provide food to the emperor, so the eunuch Yao Siyi was appointed as the food envoy, who was in charge of water and land.
Zhen Sha. The main responsibility is to taste and appreciate the rare ingredients donated by all parties.
To use the contemporary storybook "Part of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty" to describe it, it is roughly similar to the role of the Jingtan envoy in it; after going through the Anshi Rebellion and the Taiping Zhongsheng, it has been followed to this day and became the legacy of the Yao family of the great eunuchs; and the Yao family
Generations of people have developed a "magic tongue" that can taste all kinds of flavors.
Therefore, the restaurant run by the Yao family, who has been eating for generations, is undoubtedly one of the main trendsetters admired by the catering industry in Luodu in terms of the source of ingredients and flavor. It is said to have exhausted all the treasures in the world; and Duanpinglou is just
One of its branches, but it shows its sincerity.
While Jiang Tian was thinking, he looked at what he saw along the way. As the weather got hotter, the women and men on the road became increasingly thinner and bolder in style. Suddenly, the front suddenly opened up, revealing a sparkling moonlight.
Mirror-like open water.
On the shores of the Great Lake, there is full of fragrance flowing, the lights are bright, and the curtains are fluttering, and various places with graceful figures appear. Obviously, Yuepi has arrived.
In fact, compared to the lively entertainment methods of this era, Jiang Tian, who already had food reserves at home, was more interested in food, customs and other elements. This was the main reason why he was willing to accept this invitation.