Chapter 158 Chaoku Street

However, Li Meng was observing the roads and the buildings on both sides in the car, and secretly wrote down it down. This was also a complete preparation for himself when he went to a strange place.

The shopkeeper Zheng thought Li Meng was looking elsewhere, remembering the way Li Meng looked at the city wall yesterday, and couldn't help but smile and introduce:

"That is the inner city, with the six ministries of Nanjing and various yamen on the other side, and there is also the imperial city further inside. The place where Grandpa Taizu lived back then was said to be dilapidated and unsatisfied, and even the eunuchs in the custody were not living there."

Only then did Li Meng notice that there was a city in the city, but the city wall was much lower than the tall and majestic city wall he saw yesterday. In modern times, he had never been to Nanjing City and had less knowledge of this history. It seems that it is a lot of allusions.

"This is the house of a certain Duke, and that is the house of a certain marquis."

Manager Zheng is really familiar with this place, but when passing by the houses of these Ming nobles, he usually takes a detour and gives some advice from a distance. Although Li Meng was alert, he was also very interested in listening. It was rare to have such a voluntary tour guide.

Hearing the other party say, "Chaoku Street is not far ahead." Li Meng couldn't help but lift the curtain of the carriage and hung it aside, but immediately took a breath of cold air when he opened it.

It’s not that there is any danger ahead, but that the scene is really unusual. No wonder the speed of the carriage starts to slow down and the sound becomes noisy.

Chaoku Street is really too lively, with chariots and horses coming and going. The old styles here are almost invisible, and they are all decorated with very particular decorations. The wheels and carriages and horses can be seen. The owner's identity is either rich or noble. On the horse, everyone walking on the road is wearing brocade robes and long gowns. To put it bluntly, this is not the dress of the poor. According to Li Meng's experience, even some small landlords in Jiaozhou may not have such clothes.

When he watched everyone leisurely and walking towards the so-called Chaoku Street, Li Meng inexplicably remembered the mid-Song Dynasty in the Northern Song Dynasty. According to history books, some petty bourgeois gossip magazines said that it was the richest and most famous era in ancient China.

"Shopkeeper Zheng, what is the place to go for Chaoku Street? Why is it so lively?"

Li Meng was really confused and couldn't help asking, but before the other party could give it a reply, he guessed it because of the smile on Manager Zheng's face, he was deeply impressed by it. He had seen a similar smile in Jiaozhou that day, which was about Qinhuai Fengyue.

"My uncle thinks that going to entertain Lord Li, going to those ordinary local committees is really a disgrace to the identity of the adult. This is the most decent place in Nanjing City."

If Manager Zheng hadn't been polite, Li Meng even thought he was talking slander. Such a place of advocating for the sake of elegance was actually the most decent place, wouldn't it be a swearing?

But then I realized that in modern times, although I have never been in contact with it, I heard that wealthy people often talk about things at the dinner table and nightclub, make decisions, etc. I guess such things are also in common with ancient and modern times, so I don’t say anything at the moment, nodding and smiling.

The houses on Nanjing streets are also in the same style, such as white walls and blue bricks. Although they are quite ancient to Li Meng, they feel like walking along the modern city cement jungle - boring, and entering Chaoku Street is completely different.

In this area, through the open space between the houses, you can already see the winding Qinhuai River and the pleasure boats floating on the river. The houses on the roadside have different styles. Some are elegant in the downtown city. It is already early November, but the door is still covered with green trees, and you can see the pavilions and water pavilions inside. Some are magnificent and noble, and even the noble houses that have passed by just now are not inferior. It seems that things like over-the-counter and other things will not be discussed here.

In modern times, Li Meng had passed by similar places and watched them in film and television dramas. The girls wearing heavy makeup on both sides of the road were holding handkerchiefs and smirking at the yard. But on this street, I couldn't see such a scene. If it weren't for the shopkeeper Zheng's pre-note, I would have thought this place was just a lively street? But why? Li Meng was too lazy to ask, how can he move to Huguang? This is the focus of today's discussion.

After Manager Zheng's carriage entered Chaoku Street, he turned around in less than a stick of incense and came to a relatively quiet place.

Along the way, Li Meng sat at the door of the carriage and looked at the surrounding environment. The guard leader he photographed pretending to be a wandering guest to give him a secret code. It seemed that the surrounding Meilou had already been booked according to Li Meng's arrangement. However, the shopkeeper Zheng was looking at both sides of the road with great enthusiasm. Seeing that the shopkeeper Zheng and the people leading the way had similar expressions, Li Meng thought to himself, was it because he was thinking a little too much?

But my personal feeling is that I am not afraid of ten thousand, but I am afraid of one, but it is always better to do it in advance.

When the carriage entered this area, we could see a few clean and generous guys and aunts, who were smiling and explaining to some people:

"I'm so sorry. Today, Meilou has been booked. What's the matter with you? Sorry, how are you coming tomorrow?"

Some customers complained in remorse. Li Meng shook his head and thought that this place was really popular.

He had already said hello outside. When Li Meng got off the carriage, several little maids came to greet him. Li Meng was dressed in a short dress. Although the material of the clothes was good, the top was only as long as the knees. Although it was also brocade leather boots, there was no sign of poverty on his body.

But the clothes of wealthy families are at least long robes and long robes. At best, Li Meng's outfit is just a rich martial artist. Of course, the deeper meaning is that the guests who come to Meilou are dressed in long robes, and there is no such low-key identity as Li Meng.

Yesterday, Zheng Sha suddenly changed the meeting location, which made Li Meng suspicious. He knew that this kind of occasion, both parties looked more formal in long robes, just like when Hyundai was going to interview, even if he applied for a job that was dedicated, he had to wear a suit.

This is also considered the clothing etiquette of this era, but for safety, it is better to ignore some things. Li Meng's short robe was filled with a short gun and a dagger. Wearing such clothing can be covered, and it is convenient to run in an emergency.

The maids who came to greet Meilou looked well-trained, but they were a little surprised in their eyes, and then they smiled and said:

"Please go inside, sir."

It has been several years since I came to this era. It was Li Meng's first time to be called Mr. Li Meng. This title is used to call scholars. I found it very interesting and smiled at the maids. These girls were all thirteen or fourteen years old. Li Meng was worried that these maids would come and pull them enthusiastically and how he should deal with it. However, his worries were obviously unnecessary. These maids were very sensible, which made Li Meng feel very comfortable.

Look at Zheng Sha in the distance, and yesterday I saw several leaders of the Zheng family wearing long gowns, standing in front of Meilou’s door, waiting there.

Li Meng looked at his clothes and couldn't help laughing. Manager Zheng next to him accompanied him to laugh and reached out to make a request.

The environment of Meilou is indeed beautiful. Today is a high-level business meeting in the Ming Dynasty. There are many rules, and Li Meng feels quite confused. For example, after Zheng Sha said a few words at the door, he never mentioned it again, but just asked Li Meng to move forward, saying that the wine and food were prepared long ago.

Poor Li Meng has never seen any advanced scenes in modern times. In the Ming Dynasty, he always led troops to train troops, holding them in a small place. Today, he was in Meilou, Nanjing. After confirming that he was not in danger, what he had to do next is to remind himself not to show his timidity. To be honest, this feeling is quite embarrassing.

Walking quietly is also beneficial for Li Meng. You can carefully look at the scenery on both sides. Although Meilou is a building, it is actually a large courtyard. The rockery and flowers and trees in the courtyard are all arranged ingeniously. Even in the early winter world, it is pleasing to the eye and makes people feel very comfortable.

When I really walked into the building, Li Meng didn't think it was better than outside, because the decorations inside were too complicated. Although it could be seen that the people who were in the layout had put a lot of effort into it, perhaps such a decoration was a very good style in ancient times, but for Li Meng from modern times, it was a bit deliberately carved.

Zheng Sha was polite on his face and was quite proud in his heart. He felt that what he did was aggravated the Zheng family's attitude towards the other party. Older people believed in their intuitions. Shandong's salt business and those places were indeed coveted, but the old pirate felt that being close to Li Meng might have greater benefits in the future.

Unfortunately, his kindness was completely empty. At this time, Li Meng only felt restrained everywhere and awkward.

The place where they drank was a compartment. After they sat down, the maids who had already prepared a long time ago began to serve up appetizing side dishes and fruits. Li Meng was about to talk about it, but found that the Zheng family members present, regardless of age, looked a little awkward. After being stunned, Li Meng realized.
Chapter completed!