When the three thousand people from the Futu Camp entered the capital of Dashi, they also encountered the same problem that Saleh had when he entered Chang'an.
Although all paperwork and other procedures were eliminated, if more than 3,000 people from the Tang Dynasty wanted to camp in the food capital city, they were still ruthlessly rejected.
Looking at Saleh who was standing by and watching a show, Li Hong looked helplessly at the bearded guard at the gate of the city. The strong dragon could not overwhelm the local snake, not to mention that he only had 3,000 people with him now. He ran into his capital city.
After casually explaining a few words to Lawless, he asked the two of them to take 3,000 people to camp outside the city at the place designated by the guard, while he himself took a personal guard of 200 people to follow Saleh and start heading towards the food. Go to the capital city.
The only two superpowers in this period, if we just talk about the strength of their combat effectiveness, without Li Hong taking a series of measures to reform, if compared with the original ones in history, the Tang Dynasty would still be inferior in terms of combat effectiveness. .
Therefore, the prosperity of the food capital at this time was not inferior to that of several major cities in the Tang Dynasty.
Only Chang'an City, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, could effortlessly suppress the Great Food Capital City in terms of prosperity and the size of the city walls, and became the largest city in the world at this period with absolute advantages.
In the bustling streets, there were noisy sounds one after another, and unintelligible words rang in their ears from time to time. There were more camel teams than horse teams on the streets, carrying goods in a hurry. Only when passing by them would they become curious. He took one quick look, and then continued to move forward.
Among the colorful costumes of pedestrians on the street, white costumes are the main ones. Most of the women cover their faces with black gauze. Everyone is in a hurry and looks sneaky.
Among the crowded pedestrians, there were also some familiar costumes mixed in. The Tang merchants who had traveled thousands of miles to come here looked at the Tang flag fluttering in the wind from a distance, and began to jump and wave, thinking. Want to say hello to the cavalry of the Tang Dynasty.
Saleh deliberately led Li Hong around the most prosperous streets of the food capital, showing that the wealth and prosperity of their food was not much worse than the prosperous days of the Tang Dynasty.
From time to time, he would proudly ask Li Hong what he thought of the capital city of Dashi.
Li Hong's eyes seemed to be searching for something. Occasionally, he would reply to Saleh in his spare time, and then continue to scan the plaques of shops, pubs, and inns on both sides of the street.
A Tang Dynasty Inn that occupies a very large area stands at a wide crossroads. No matter which direction pedestrians come from, as long as they pass this crossroads, the first thing they see is the huge plaque on the doorway that says Two vigorous and powerful Chinese characters: Tanglou.
The architectural layout of the entire tenement building seems to be deliberately contrary to the tradition of Dashi. The dark door, the dark plaque, and all the buildings are mainly black.
Of course, in order to be able to follow the local customs, not to be squeezed out by the big cannibals, and even to attract the big cannibals' business, the snow-white walls make the big cannibals feel a lot closer. As for the black roof buildings and house buildings, that is There isn't much opposition anymore.
The tall front door is a two-story stone building located in the center of the tenement building. There are four two-story buildings on both sides. The nine buildings are about 300 meters long together. This tenement building is also where guests are entertained. The main place to stay and eat.
Behind these two floors is a small garden. After passing through the garden, there is a villa where only dignitaries and wealthy businessmen can afford to stay for a night or two.
Behind these small annexes is the most important part of the entire tenement building, which is the real annex where only the most distinguished guests are eligible to stay. There are more than ten small buildings scattered throughout the annex, each with their own unique features. Have their own functions.
Since the Tanglou was built, this elegant, exquisite, magnificently decorated courtyard with the charm of the Tang Dynasty has only received one guest, and that was Aviye, the monarch of the Great Food Kingdom.
Saleh would often take Yeyue to visit this popular inn, and eat an authentic Tang Dynasty food here from time to time. However, even the other courtyards that he was not qualified to enjoy, could, under Yeyue's leadership, Feel free to enter.
The door of the tenement building that I passed by today should have been bustling and lively, but at this time it seemed extremely deserted.
The entire facade seemed to have just been painted with a new layer of black paint, making it look extremely eye-catching. Even the word "Tanglou" painted in gold looks more golden than usual.
"That's not right. This inn opened by you Tang people is extremely lively. Why is it so deserted today? Is it because you have brought bad luck?" Saleh looked at the four Tang Dynasty-specific waiters at the door. He looked at the group of them with his eyes, not forgetting to tease Li Hong and making sarcastic remarks.
"I guess the inn station provided by you Dashi will not be much better, so I decided to stay in the tenement building during these days." Li Hong looked at the relaxed Saleh and dismounted at the door of the tenement building with a smile.
As soon as Li Hong jumped off the horse, the four waiters at the door immediately ran over and helped Li Hong hold the reins of the horse. They said respectfully: "Young master, please, the shopkeeper has been waiting for you for a long time. "
"You really don't plan to stay at the inn?" Saleh looked at Li Hong in surprise, who seemed to be determined, and was about to continue walking into the tenement building. But he didn't care at all just now that the people in the tenement tower had met. What on earth did this guy, who was very respectful to everyone, say to Li Hong.
So he hurriedly took two steps, followed Li Hong who was walking in, and said with some warning: "I can tell you, the cost of a day in this tenement house is extremely high, and I am talking about a People. Even if you live in a tenement building with more than two hundred people, even the cheapest room is enough for you. If you want to live in the elegant and spacious courtyard at the back, you don't have to pay for it a day. You can’t even buy a dinar.”
"What is a dinar?" Li Hong followed the Tanglou man back and turned to look at Saleh and asked.
In the entire tenement building that had been cleaned up, there was not a single customer except for the waiters. Even the nine two-story buildings in front seemed quiet, as if they had not been open for a long time.
Saleh followed Li Hong, Wei Tuqi, Hua Meng and others into the tenement building, and saw the shopkeeper running hurriedly from the moon gate behind the tenement building garden.
"Sir, please, please. We almost had an accident just now, so... I have to deal with it first. I'm neglecting you." Fang Zhan and Hengqiao hurriedly saluted Li Hong and then explained.
"Accident? What accident? Is Ye Yue behind?" Li Hong was a little confused at the door just now. It was Jingwei who greeted him at the door when he arrived, instead of Fang Zhan and Heng Qiao who were sent here by Baichun early. , now it seems that there is a reason.
Fang Zhan didn't even have time to pay attention to the surprised Prince Dashi who opened his mouth wide in surprise. Faced with Li Hong's question, he didn't answer or didn't answer.
Originally, he and Hengqiao were standing at the door to welcome His Highness the Crown Prince's arrival, but just as His Highness the Crown Prince was about to arrive, His Highness Yeyue suddenly appeared in the tenement building with the eunuch Qingqiu given to her by His Highness. He said he wanted to give His Highness a surprise.
Then without any explanation, she waved her entourage to hide, and she took the eunuch Qingqiu and quickly ran to the main building of the other courtyard at the back, preparing to surprise His Highness the Crown Prince.
As the temporary owners of the Tanglou, Fang Zhan and Hengqiao naturally knew the importance of Yeyue to His Royal Highness, so they did not dare to neglect, so they had to accompany Yeyue to the backyard first and let the waiters greet Li Hong's arrival for them.
"What? Yeyue is here?" Saleh asked loudly after looking at the owner of the tenement building's nod, his open mouth closing instantly.
Li Hong stared at Li Hong with eyes as wide as copper bells, and then continued: "Ye Yue is seeking death! My father knew about the arrival of Li Hong, the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, and strictly prohibited Ye Yue from leaving the palace, but she still Dare to sneak out and wait until my father finds out..."
"Can't you just sell her out as a traitor? What a big deal." Li Hong curled his lips disdainfully and said as he looked at Saleh who was starting to become a little angry again.
"I can't take the blame for her every time, right?" Saleh was very dissatisfied and looked at Li Hong and said.
Only then did he realize. No wonder Yeyue entered this tenement house as if she were entering a palace. She was even more free and comfortable than in the palace, and she enjoyed the same treatment as in the palace.
At first, I thought it was because Tanglou knew his and Yeyue's identities, so he treated himself and Yeyue with great respect and courtesy.
Only now did he realize that this was opened by Li Hong, and he finally understood why Ye Yue had always been able to enter whenever he wanted in Dashi, a tenement house that only his father was eligible to enter. The treatment is the same as that of a princess in the palace, even more noble!
After all, everyone here will follow her and get whatever they want. Whether it is anything from the Tang Dynasty or other things from the Dashi, as long as it is not available in the palace, Ye Yue can definitely get it from here.
Moreover, Yeyue brought him to the Tanglou to eat and relax, but it seemed that he had never given him any money. Every time, he watched Yeyue's eunuch Qingqiu return to the palace with a large bag of small treasures. At first, he thought it was Her eunuch gave her the money, and she was secretly happy that Yeyue didn't ask her for money.
Only now do I know that I have been deceived by Ye Yue for so long! He didn't even tell himself that this tenement house in the big food city had a close relationship with Li Hong.
(End of chapter)