Chapter 467 Nostalgia
When I came to Chang'an again, I found that this great city had become much more desolate than before because of the selfishness of one or two idiots, even though less than half a year had passed.
Without the supply of materials from the Eastern Capital, the living standards of the nobles in Chang'an City plummeted. On the contrary, the common people who just needed to fill their stomachs were not greatly affected. After all, the luxurious and expensive things in Jiangnan were not edible.
There are only two ways to enter Chang'an from the south now. One is to go upstream along the Yangtze River and enter the capital through Jiannan Road. The other is to smuggle from the direction of Dongdu by joining a caravan led by Zhao Yushu, the new Western Regions guard Alibaba.
Shen Dabao has connections everywhere, and with the real needs of the nobles in Xijing, it shouldn't be easy for him to set up several smuggling caravans.
"Young men, we will only stay in Chang'an for three days. After three days, we will go to Jiannan Road. Here is the deposit for you guys. I don't care whether you drink or have some fun. But if you miss the departure time, no one's introduction will work. Do you understand?"
The bearded leader called a few guards who did not need to load or unload goods, gave each of them a few coins, and loudly recited his rules, but his eyes were always fixed on the new Alibaba. This was a new recruit, so he had to make things clear in advance to avoid trouble in the future.
"know!"
Several guards left happily with the money. Zhao Yushu put the silver in his arms and said, "Boss, this is my first time in Xijing. Is there any place I can't go? Can you give me some?"
"If I were to tell you, it would be best if you didn't go anywhere, but you hot-tempered brats won't listen. Alibaba, listen to me, don't leave the West Market, just play here. There are Tang people outside, and if there is a conflict, I don't want you in my team."
Even though the Tang Dynasty was in decline, and even though all the Western Region caravans that could reach Chang'an were considered wealthy, the status of the people from the Western Regions in the Tang Dynasty was still low. If they had a small conflict with ordinary people, it would be okay, as they could always get through it by spending some money. But this is Xijing, a Xijing where the powerful and wealthy are as numerous as dogs, and where royal families are everywhere. If a small caravan guard gets into a fight with a young man from a noble family, you'll have to see if you can walk back to the Western Regions naked.
"But I just saw a lot of Liao people walking around outside on the road."
"How can that be the same? They are Liao people! Liao people personally invited by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty! Forget it, you don't understand, so get lost."
Zhao Yushu chuckled twice, walked out of the inn, took a casual look around, then turned around and left the West Market.
I came to Chang'an just on the way, in order to sneak into Jiannan Road without being noticed, and I didn't have any mission.
But Zhao Yushu is the kind of person who will stir up trouble even when there is no wind. Since he has arrived in Chang'an, wouldn't it be a waste of his trip if he doesn't leave a little psychological shadow on the dog emperor Li Huan?
Just make sure the caravan isn't involved, it's not easy for the bearded man to make some money.
Although Zhao Yushu was dressed in Western clothing, it was not the wide robe like the leader's, but the typical tight-fitting attire of a Western warrior. With a full beard and an upright posture, he looked even more handsome than he originally was.
Just in case, the cold iron sword was put into the storage bag and replaced with a Western Region scimitar made of refined steel, which was considered a top-grade item among ordinary items.
Zhao Yushu wandered aimlessly and unknowingly came to the small courtyard where he rented at that time. Ever since he caused a big disturbance in the imperial mausoleum, Li Huan, who ascended the throne, did conduct an investigation here, but the investigation was not thorough, because such a thing as hiding one's cultivation was beyond everyone's cognition. Until now, Li Huan still believed that it was the moment when Zhao Yushu entered the imperial mausoleum that he replaced his loyal and unlucky Bai Jintang.
Thanks to the very underdeveloped speed of information transmission in this era, and thanks to the fact that the Goutang Cao Gang was wiped out in Xiangzhou, otherwise, once the news of Bai Jintang's appearance in Xiangzhou had spread, someone with ulterior motives would have definitely made the connection.
Fang Zheng was still sitting at the gate basking in the sun, looking at Zhao Yushu who had been standing outside the door for a while, his eyes full of vigilance.
"That stuff!"
Seeing Zhao Yushu looking inside, Fang Zheng couldn't help but shout, "Go back to the West Market. Foreigners are not allowed in here!"
Zhao Yushu smiled, bowed to Fangzheng, turned and left. Fangzheng stroked his beard, thinking that this was quite polite.
After reminiscing, Zhao Yushu walked towards Siyue Pavilion. Brothels were great. It was in Tianxiang Tower that he officially got in touch with the academy in Dongdu, and it was also in a brothel that he made a name for himself as Bai Jintang in Chang'an. Brothels were his blessed land. He did everything in brothels except what he was supposed to do in a brothel.
Why do I feel a little frustrated?
It was broad daylight and although Siyue Pavilion was open, most of the girls had not yet gotten up to greet the guests. Most of the people who came were there to have a few drinks and chat about trivial matters.
Unable to compare with the Tianxiang Tower in Dongdu, Siyue Pavilion is just one of the lesser-known brothels, so the minimum consumption is naturally much lower.
Zhao Yushu took out a tael of silver and found a seat in a corner.
"Is this guest waiting for a friend?"
The servant came forward, wiped the table, and served a few plates of fruits and tea. The biggest feature of Siyue Pavilion is that there are many foreign girls, and naturally most of the guests are Hu people. It is not surprising that Zhao Yushu came here.
"Well, it's just me."
"Sir, you speak Chinese very well. I wonder if you have any girls you know so I can call them up for you."
The plump Aunt Xu came over yawning. In the brothel business, the key is to have a sharp gaze. This Hu man has an upright figure and bright eyes. More importantly, his clothes are clean and have no odor. He speaks fluent Chinese. At first glance, he is a rookie who is trying to make a name for himself. This kind of person has a biggest characteristic.
Want face.
Commonly known as gullible.
So Aunt Xu, who was eating melon seeds out of boredom, decided to take action herself.
"This is my first time in Chang'an. I heard from the old people that this place feels like home, so I came here specially to take a look."
Madam Xu's eyes lit up: "Where is your hometown, sir?"
Without hesitation, Zhao Yushu gave the identity that Wei You had already made up. This was a small country in the Western Regions, but it was swallowed up by Qiuci and destroyed long ago. The people of the entire country were either ruled by Qiuci or scattered around, and there was no way to find out.
"Gumo."
Nanny Xu's eyes widened and Zhao Yushu was stunned.
Is there something wrong with this Gu Mo?
It can't be such a coincidence.
"What a fate, it's a pity that she is no longer here. Please sit down for a moment, this table is for you."
Aunt Xu seemed to be recalling something and even wiped the corners of her eyes.
Zhao Yushu was completely confused and had no idea what was going on. It couldn't be that Siyue Pavilion was opened by someone from Gumo.
"Fanzi, come up here, our young master has something to ask you."
As soon as Aunt Xu left, a man in blue dressed as a guard came over, patted Zhao Yushu's desk, and spoke in a tone that did not allow for refusal.
"Who?"
"Just come up!"
Two bangs were heard and Zhao Yushu looked up. He was sitting in the hall, with the elegant pavilion on the second floor above him. He stretched out one hand over the fence and tapped the wine glass lightly on the wooden railing.
Zhao Yushu raised his head and saw the face of a Korean boy band. The corners of his mouth under his beard couldn't help twitching. What a damn coincidence.