According to what Li Nuo said to me at the beginning, Kao Lie and I did not dare to delay any more, slept in the open air, and successfully left the Jin Kingdom.
Half a month later, Luoyi, the capital of the Zhou Dynasty, was already in sight.
Kaolie had never been to the capital of the Zhou Dynasty and was full of curiosity about everything here.
He crossed the Yishui River on the west side of Luoyi and walked along the official road lined with green willows.
He saw a pavilion ten steps above the official road.
Five steps and one pavilion are designed to provide shelter for passers-by on rainy days.
Passers-by in twos and threes are either strolling leisurely or sitting in the pavilions to rest.
Everything they see is a peaceful and comfortable scene.
Kao Lie couldn't help but sigh: "After all, they are at the feet of the Emperor.
Looking at their expressions, you can tell that their lives must be rich and stable."
I smiled calmly and said: "You can also see from their expressions that the people at the emperor's feet don't have any sense of crisis.
The smiles on their faces seem to tell you that they are content with the status quo and muddle along.
With such people, they will not It’s hard to imagine Emperor Zhou.”
"Young master, please don't forget that every vassal state in the world is the land of Emperor Zhou, and every common person is a subject of Emperor Zhou."
I slowly shook my head and said: "I'm afraid that in the eyes of every prince, there is no place for the Emperor of Zhou.
In the hearts of every common people, the small country has long been regarded as the big one, and the concept of the great Zhou has long been lost."
Kao Lie said: "But it seems that Luoyi is quite wealthy.
We haven't seen a beggar so far."
I nodded, but I didn't agree.
It was not easy to do this.
I just asked my soldiers to drive all the beggars out of the country.
Finally, I saw the city in the distance.
Although the Zhou Dynasty declined, Luoyi was the capital of Zhou after all.
The area and scale of the city exceeded all other countries.
The moat in front of Luoyi was deep and wide, and the city walls were majestic.
Walking along the long bridge towards the city gate, But seeing the crowds of people coming and going, all of them beautifully dressed, with smiles on their faces, it was a scene of prosperity and wealth.
Long before we walked onto the long bridge, we followed the example of others, dismounted, and led the horses slowly.
This was a rule specially set up to show respect for Emperor Zhou.
The guards in front of the gate were wearing bright armor.
After routine inquiries and inspections, we were allowed to enter Luoyi.
After walking into the city gate, we learned the thickness of the outer wall.
After walking twenty steps, we crossed the outer wall and entered the city.
A straight avenue leads to the heart of the city.
Willows and flowers of various colors are planted on both sides of the avenue.
The air brought by the breeze is filled with the fragrance of flowers, which is pleasing to the eye.
It was the first time for Kao Lie to see such a prosperous and prosperous scene, and he was a little dizzy and fascinated.
But I have long been accustomed to the bustling modern metropolis.
Apart from being slightly interested in the magnificent buildings in Luoyi, I am not surprised at all.
The two of us stayed at an inn called Leyi on the most prosperous Shengshi Street in Luoyi.
Compared with the places we lived along the way, the facilities here should be considered super luxurious five-star.
After bathing, I ordered two bowls of beef noodles in the lobby of the inn to eat briefly.
The owner of the inn, surnamed Lu, saw my generous spending and showed great respect for me.
He carefully said with a smile: "Where did this young master come from?
Come" "I came from the state of Chu.
When I came to Luoyi, I saw that the life here was prosperous and the people were stable.
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I wanted to settle down."
I said nonsense.
The boss laughed and said: "We can't talk about living a prosperous life here, but there are fewer poor people than other countries in the world, and the people's hearts are stable.
After all, we are under the emperor's feet, and the wars among other countries cannot affect us.
It can be regarded as a good place to live and work in peace and contentment.
This place, the young master is very discerning."
After I finished eating the noodles, Boss Lu ordered three cups of tea.
He took the opportunity to sit next to me and said with a smile: "When it comes to where to live, the best place in Luoyi is Nancheng.
Most of the residents are princes and nobles.
Rich merchants and kings from all over the world have villas there.”
Watching this Boss Lu talk freely, he was a know-it-all, so I was able to ask a few more questions: "To be honest, I used to run a jewelry business in the southern states of Chu, Yue and Wu.
This time I not only want to settle in Luoyi, but also I want to contact the jewelry store here and develop my business here. ” The boss smiled and said: "Young master, you have asked the right person.
When it comes to jewelry shops, the Shengshi Street where we are located is prosperous, but there are not many decent jewelry shops.
After all, those who buy these things are either rich or expensive.
Places with a lot of people seem to be lively. , but it’s a mixed bag, and real high rollers rarely come here to hunt for treasure.”
"Boss Lu, can you tell me where the most shops of this kind are?"
The boss laughed loudly and said: "Such shops rarely gather together.
One of the most famous jewelry shops in Luoyi is located in Nancheng and the other is located in Jinshui Lane on the right side of the palace.
The owner of both shops is the same.
Duanmuni, the name of the shop is Xiangyun Baohao.
Duanmuni is the number one connoisseur in Luoyi.
The boss paused and then said: "The emperor's favorite woman is called Ruji.
She likes pearls the most, and Xiangyun Baohao is also the place she frequents most." " "Thank you, Boss Lu, for your advice."
I came to Xiangyunbao alone.
I was wearing a robe made by Luoyi Lingfu Xiangjing.
Hanging from my waist was a bronze sword made by Mr.
Yue Guoluo.
Mr.
Luo is Ou Yezi's senior brother.
He casts swords with the highest regard for luxury and decoration. , contrary to Ou Yezi's pursuit of practicality, is the most sought-after accessory by princes and nobles.
This outfit is a bit ostentatious even in Luoyi.
My temperament is already outstanding, and with this luxurious outfit, I attracted the attention of many beautiful girls in Luoyi during the journey.
While feeling secretly proud, I quietly Remind yourself that you should still be low-key as a person.
If it weren't for a special purpose, I really wouldn't dress up like this.
I arrived at the Xiangyunbao in Nancheng.
The grandeur of my behavior had already attracted the attention of the two guards.
They saluted me respectfully and said, "Master, who are you looking for?"
I was slightly startled.
I didn't expect anyone to do this kind of business.
When the shop is open, customers must be allowed in and out.
Not only did they open two doors, they also asked me about my purpose first.
I smiled calmly and said, "Is Duanmu hiding there?
I'll come find him."
The two of them looked at each other when they saw me calling the boss by his first name.
The person on the right said, "Can you tell me your name, Mr.
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Gao?
I will report it to the boss right away."
I smiled and said, "I'm here to take care of your business.
Can't you please invite me in first?"
The two of them blocked the door firmly.
With their appearance, any business would be disrupted.
"Sir, to be honest, our store will not do any business today.
Unless there is something urgent to do with the boss, please tell me your name."
"Open a shop without doing business.
I have never seen such a strange shop in the world."
I sneered.
At this time, an old man walked out of the store.
He looked me over and said in a low voice: "Young Master seems not to be a local and doesn't know the rules of our store."
I smiled and said, "My surname is Lu, and I'm here specially to discuss business with Mr.
Duanmu."
The old man nodded slowly and said, "Mr.
Duanmu is not here.
Tell me if you have anything."
I thought about it, and finally picked up the wooden box in my hand, opened the wooden box, shook it towards the old man, then quickly closed the wooden box, turned around and left.
Although it was just a quick glance, the old man's face suddenly changed.
He shouted loudly behind me: "Master, please stay."
A proud smile appeared on my lips.
It seemed that the pearl forcefully bought from Li Yan was indeed a treasure.
As soon as I took it out, the old man was impressed.
I deliberately ignored him and continued walking forward.
The old man caught up quickly, blocked my way, bowed deeply to me and said, "I have offended you a lot just now.
I hope you will forgive me."
I smiled and said: "Old sir, why do you need such a generous gift?
I just sincerely want to do business and have no other ideas."
The old man respectfully invited him: "Master, please go and sit inside."
I frowned pretending to be embarrassed: "The master is not here, and you are not doing business today.
I'm afraid it won't be good for me to go in."
The old man chuckled and said: "I am Duanmuju, Duanmuji's uncle.
I can still say a few words here.
Please, sir."
I saw his sincere invitation, so I followed him back to the Xiangyun Baohao.
I said softly: "Mr.
Duanmu, since you are in the jewelry business, why?"
Duanmuju laughed and said: "Although we have opened two stores in Luoyi, this one only does business with regular customers.
The young master and we probably have no previous dealings, so the misunderstanding just happened."
When I walked into the store, I realized that everything was laid out like an ordinary house.
I walked through the front hall and came to the courtyard in front.
Duanmuju invited me to sit down at the stone table in the courtyard.
A boy served us.
Serve fragrant tea.
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Duanmuju said respectfully: "Young Master, your surname is yours."
"My surname is Lu" Duanmuju nodded and his eyes fell on the wooden box containing pearls in my hand: "Master, can you let me take a closer look?"
I readily handed over the wooden box, and Duanmu took it with both hands, opened the wooden box, and carefully admired the pearl.
After examining it for a long time, he nodded heavily and said, "What price do you want, sir?"
I slowly put down the tea cup and said, "I have long heard that Duanmuni is the best treasure appraiser in the world.
I think it is best for him to ask me this question in person."