Compared with Chang'an, which takes a long time to get rid of the summer heat, Luoyang City, the eastern capital, which is surrounded by many water systems, is undoubtedly much more livable. Especially in the area of more than 70 squares south of Luoshui River
It is obviously cooler than the northern part of the city where large palaces, gardens and mansions are clustered.
Because here, almost ubiquitous ditches, open channels, culverts, ponds, and wells reflect the brightly lit night life scene, and are also rapidly evaporating away the residual heat of the day, bringing in the moist and refreshing night breeze;
lingering in every household.
And because there is a huge flower industry in the city, every household has flowers; even in front of the door and behind the walls of a humble house, there are various green plants embellishment. Therefore, compared with the fragrant grass and trees in Chang'an, summer is more beautiful.
Luodu at night is almost immersed in the fragrance of flowers.
From the common white lotus, water lily, midday lotus, and thousand-petal lotus in garden ponds; to the most common peonies, roses, roses, lilies, and peonies in private homes; to the large clusters of early osmanthus and gardenia on the roadside.
, pomegranate, white cardamom; even white jasmine and jessica flower were introduced from the outside world.
Therefore, under the illumination of the night lights, not only are there vendors wandering the streets and alleys, selling a variety of well-cut seasonal flowers, or relatively cheap neck collars, headbands, bracelets and other dried flower products; even roadside shops and stalls are also
Sells a variety of flower-related wine, food, and items.
At this time of year, the most common food in the market to relieve heat and fatigue is undoubtedly lotus cakes and fat flower cakes, and a cup of special flower syrup drink. In addition, there is also Songhua wine sold by the cup in the market.
Guijiu, Bifang wine, etc., various floral flavored drinks.
In addition, it is said that there is also a tradition in the palace that was inherited from the Wu Zhou Dynasty. In the summer when flowers are at their peak, the emperor ordered the palace maids to collect flowers, pound them with rice and steam them into flower cakes or flower dew.
The regiment was given to the officials at the court ceremony as a favor.
This is Jiang Tian’s second night trip to Dongdu. It is also one of the few metropolises in the world with a household registration of one million. Therefore, the evolution and population growth have also resulted in a complicated urban construction pattern; for anyone who is not familiar with the environment
Outsiders are a huge test.
However, Jiang Tian's trip was not done rashly on a whim; rather, he had been prepared for it. This was because when he was stationed at the secret censorship department in Jinyong City, he had legitimately obtained a relatively detailed copy of Luo Duquan.
The overall layout of the city's 117 squares.
The reason is also very simple. The existence of the Secret Censorship Department itself is to take into account the responsibility of secretly inspecting abnormal events and ensuring the safety of the Eastern Capital City. Therefore, in order to facilitate operations, a considerable number of maps have been accumulated in the past six months.
Collect information for convenience.
On one of the special versions, various colors and notes are used to specifically mark out some key areas in the Eastern Capital City besides the Imperial City, as well as special places and homes that need attention; and the fastest speed
, a schematic diagram of convenient routes that can be reached.
Among them, there are not only clan relatives, high-ranking families, eunuchs and nobles, palaces and gardens of sects and vassal princes, but also residences of officials of eighth rank and above, as well as well-known temples, ancestral temples and government offices, etc. This is also a secret
After the establishment of the Censorship Department, the key lists that need to be secured should be given priority.
After all, as a feudal dynasty with strict class structure, even if it is still in a relatively prosperous period, it cannot change that all its efforts are to better safeguard the interests of the ruling class. And this "hidden waiter" who is not famous on the surface , the house where we stopped is located right in it.
Guzhu
This is one of the conveniences and benefits brought by the system itself that Jiang Tian relies on. He only needs to overlook the various city squares from a high position, and the Wuhou watchtowers that are used to observe wind and fire prevention and have specific numbers and labels. Use it as a reference to follow the diagram and move forward.
Obviously, the night south of Luoshui is more lively and bustling than the northern part of the city that Jiang Tian has been to; it is also full of more urban life, and even a sense of chaos and disorder. Therefore, when he calmly passed through the neighborhoods At that time, I also saw more strange things hidden under the night.
Especially as you go south, it becomes more obvious. Among them are nocturnal animals, active in the houses in various houses; there are also sneaky people lurking in the back alleys and secret streets; and even drunken lone pedestrians gathered around. In the end, a young mouse was left unconscious and naked on the street.
The main residence of the vaguely famous "Yinhou" is located in Chunhefang in the southwest corner of the city. To the south is the West Market, one of the three cities of Luodu, where Hu merchants gather; to the north is a tall palace wall. , adjacent to Shendu Garden/Xiyuan; to the east is Tongjifang, where the city's shipping terminals gather.
As for the name "Yinhou", it was just another name given to people at that time. This person's surname was Le Shaoji, and his courtesy name was Xingda; his ancestor was Le Yanwei, who served during the Xianqing period of Emperor Gaozong. Then, Emperor Yuanfeng of the previous dynasty came to During his reign, his grandfather became prominent as a chaperone of the old residence and earned the heirloom title of national title.
However, according to the "Xinbian of Zhou Rites", this title is only the lowest rank of the rank of nobility; there is neither a real seat nor a specific equivalent remote territory. Therefore, when it was passed to his uncles, In other words, they can barely maintain the minimum standard of being a noble, and they are not considered a powerful family.
However, more than twenty years ago, something happened to the slightly declining Le family. A group of male elders, including Nai's father and uncle, suddenly fell ill and died one after another. Then, those cousins also died one after another. An accident; in the end, such an empty title was transferred to him.
However, people at the time originally thought that it would be difficult to maintain the family, and Le Shaoji was reduced to a subordinate. Unexpectedly, he joined the market after seizing the title, and gradually rose up with the help of God. Today, he owns many museums both inside and outside Luodu and in the capital. Villas and villas, as well as a reputation that spreads secretly.
Therefore, there were also rumors in the market in the early years that he was so depressed that he once lived in Goujiling. This was because it was the place where the imperial court executed felons in the past. Therefore, it is inevitable that the grievances of the past dynasties have accumulated, and there are many strange causes. It requires enough popularity to suppress it.
Therefore, Jingzhao Mansion built many properties that were sufficient for living in this Gouji Ridge. It also attracted and resettled poor people at low rents, and even attracted foreign scholars to live there at the expense of reverse subsidies, thinking that the yin and yang hedging pattern. There are also some brave and fearless people among these scholars.
Therefore, there seems to be no shortage of some true and false anecdotes among the scholars who have temporarily lived in Goujiling throughout the ages. Such legends as a fox repaying a favor, meeting a female ghost at night, a gift from a god, a banquet invited by a mountain spirit, etc. Name: The rumored "Yinhou" got the opportunity and adventure to prosper here.
Just as Jiang Danqie was thinking about soaring in the night wind, a very different and contiguous private building was located next to a brightly lit dock market where several rivers converged; a large house full of water and light
, and the unabashed banquet and music within it, also appeared in front of him.