parentshiftbook Chapter 155: Information In The City, Depression Of The Messenger
Chapter 155: Information In The City, Depression Of The Messenger
On the wide road between the wharf and Huaibei City.
The road, which was already relatively busy, was somewhat congested at this time.
Under normal circumstances, those who go to Huaibei City go to the right, and those who go to the port go to the left.
Even if the flow of people is heavy, it will pass normally.
But at this time, there are hundreds of golden soldiers walking in the middle of the road.
There was another person who kept yelling.
"The censor of the royal capital is here, get out of the way quickly!!!"
A person who knows the status of the royal censor.
Quickly left the main road.
Once in the way, even if you are killed, you will be killed for nothing, and the government will not give you any compensation.
People who didn't know saw the blades drawn by those golden armors, and they were also scared to dodge.
Those who walked in the front continued to sing forever.
"The censor of the royal capital is here, get out of the way quickly!!!"
"The imperial censor is here, get out of the way quickly!!!"
One is for the convenience of traffic, let everyone pay attention to the seclusion.
The second is to let the news reach the people in charge of the city and let them prepare for reception.
Cao Rui sat on the sedan chair and opened a corner of the curtain.
Look towards the direction of the city.
I saw countless "863" people building a building.
At this time, it is about half a meter high.
Cao Rui curiously asked the soldier next to him.
"Go and find out what is being built over there."
"yes!"
The golden armored soldier came back not long after he left.
He pointed to the busy construction site and said.
"My lord, Huaibei City is undergoing expansion, and that is their new city wall."
Hearing that it was a new city wall, Cao Rui raised his eyebrows and looked thoughtful.
"Oh? Any other news?"
Hearing that the new city wall was built, he was very surprised.
He knows that this city has no city owner yet.
"Yes, Huaibei City has been occupied by other forces. I haven't found out who occupied it yet."
"Well, you will leave the team during the time you return to Beicheng, and you will be responsible for inquiring about the situation here, and report it in time if you find anything.
"yes!"
The golden armored soldier got into the supply cart behind.
When he came out, the golden armor on his body disappeared, replaced by ordinary linen clothes, and got into the crowd.
Cao Rui did not close the curtains, but continued to wait and see.
Inside the city walls under construction.
And countless workers are building new homes.
It can be seen that Huaibei City not only needs to build a new city wall, but also needs to add more people.
This made Cao Rui frowned.
Just by looking at it briefly, one can feel how ambitious the city lord who controls this city is.
Huaibei City was originally a super big city.
Once it is expanded again, it will even cover the area of the king's capital.
So he had a bad feeling.
However, the royal capital knew nothing about it.
Thinking of this, he called out a few more gold-armored soldiers.
"All of you change your clothes and enter the city to inquire about various news."
"yes!"
This is also for insurance purposes.
If more people inquire, the news will be more specific.
The gate of Huaibei City has two passages.
The main gate is used by civilians to enter and exit.
There is also a side door passage, which is specially used by some dignitaries.
Just when Cao Rui's sedan chair was about to enter the special passage.
He found that the civilians who entered and left the city, like them, had never paid the entrance fee.
He raised his hand and waved at the guard.
The city guards also knew that the people sitting in the sedan chairs were dignitaries.
Seeing the wave, he immediately walked over.
"I don't know what's the matter, my lord?"
Cao Rui asked, pointing to the gate behind the guard.
"You are such a prosperous city, why don't civilians charge fees for entering and leaving?"
Hearing the question, the guard said with a proud tone.
"It's normal if you don't know, we used to charge an entry fee here, but since the new city lord arrived, this regulation has been cancelled.
"Oh? Why? Doesn't he love money?"
"I don't know if you love me or not. You must love the people. The city lord said that the common people have a hard life, and there is no need to charge them to enter the city. Even the merchants' entry fees have been reduced. Only the merchants leave the city with a large amount of supplies. At that time, the regiment will collect a small amount of tax according to the amount of supplies.”
After seeing the guard finished speaking, Cao Rui nodded to the golden armored soldier beside him.
The soldier in gold armor immediately took out a silver coin from his pocket and handed it to the guard.
The guard conveniently stuffed the silver coins into his pocket, and bowed to the sedan chair with a smile.
"Thank you for your reward, my lord!"
The sedan chair continued to enter the city.
When the sedan chair drove into the city.
The noise came.
Cao Rui, who was sitting in the sedan chair, was startled.
When he looked through the curtain to the road.
I saw the dense crowds on the main road constantly flowing.
All kinds of cries, as well as the laughter of adults and children mixed together.
An extremely prosperous scene was formed.
Just looking at a corner of the city gate made him feel that the prosperity here is better than that of a king's capital.
It has even surpassed the capital in terms of population density.
This made Cao Rui not quite understand "Why does Huaibei City have so many people?
But now that I'm in the city, it's not convenient to inquire.
Since they had the Royal Forest Army clearing the way, their way forward was not blocked.
Many people were ready to scold because of pushing and shoving.
But when they saw such mighty and majestic soldiers, they all shut their mouths.
Gradually, the crowd separated a road for them to walk.
In addition to Cao Rui seeing a dazzling array of shops.
Also saw many houses under construction.
From the outside, each of these newly built houses is at least 4 stories high.
And it's not one of two.
During his journey, he has seen many houses being rebuilt.
Some roads have also been closed.
From the outside it looks like something is being laid.
From a distance, it looks like the surface of a lake.
Just a little muddy.
After questioning, he found out that this was a cement road invented by their city lord.
It can be used after three or four days of drying..
Although he didn't know what it was for, but looking at the smooth surface, it would still have the same effect after drying, and it would be very comfortable for a carriage to walk on it.
Looking all the way, Cao Rui found that there are many things in this city that he has never seen before.
While opening his eyes, he felt a little worried.
When he reached the gate of the city lord, Su Duan got off the sedan chair.
At the same time, several men came towards him at the gate.
The leader is tall, strong and handsome.
After seeing him, he bowed and said.
"Next to Luo Cheng, see the envoy of the capital!"
The people behind Luo Cheng only gave a slight salute.
"My name is Cao Rui. Are you the temporary city lord of Huaibei City?"
"No, I am the commander-in-chief of military affairs in Huaibei City. The city lord is inspecting the construction site. I have ordered someone to inform me. The envoy will follow me first and enter the city lord's mansion to rest for a while!"
I heard from the other party that the city lord is inspecting the construction site.
Although it is not clear whether it is true or not, he is also embarrassed to say anything.
Nodding his head, he followed Luo Cheng into the City Lord's Mansion.
Cao Rui is a relatively low-key and careful emissary.
After entering the city lord's mansion, he did not sit directly on the main seat, but chose to sit sideways next to the main seat.
This made the generals have a much better impression of Cao Rui.
After the maids serve tea.
Cao Rui scanned the chamber.
He said with a smile.
"I didn't expect such a prosperous city, but the City Lord's Mansion is so simple."
Luo Cheng didn't hear whether it was a compliment or a derogation.
But still answer truthfully.
"The city owner said that those flashy things are useless [with that money, it is better to buy more food and distribute it to Liuyan. So I sold all the original antique porcelain crystals to buy food.
Cao Rui nodded.
Start from entering the city, based on simple understanding.
In his mind, he had already defined this city lord as someone who loved the people.
3.6 Such a person who is loved by the common people also caused a lot of trouble for his mission.
After hesitating for a moment, he said.
"General Luo, can you send someone to inform the Lord of Qingfeng City that he is here?"
Several people present were stunned when they heard this.
Seeing this, Cao Rui asked curiously.
"What happened to General Luo? Is there a problem?"
Hearing this, Luo Cheng woke up from his daze.
Said with a wry smile.
"Lord Cao, it's not that I don't want to notify, but that the Lord of Qingfeng City is dead now!"
Cao Rui was shocked immediately.
"What's going on? Tell me quickly!"
"After our previous city lord was assassinated, Qingfeng City mobilized a large army to occupy this place. As a result, the two sides fought in the battle, and the city lord of Qingfeng City unfortunately died.
After hearing the news, Cao Rui didn't know what to do for a while.
At the same time, he despised the Lord of Qingfeng City in his heart.
The purpose of his visit this time is to appoint the Lord of Qingfeng City to control Huaibei City.
Unexpectedly, the anxious guy would personally lead his troops to attack.
In the end he died on the battlefield. .