Chapter 358: Kyoto Houye Mansion
In March, everything revived, and green once again enveloped the land of Chu. At this time, the capital was even more lively than the depressed winter in the previous few months.
The streets are no longer deserted, but pedestrians are in a hurry, and the clothes worn by pedestrians are also becoming thinner, and there is a very obvious spring atmosphere.
Today is sunny, the weather is very good, and the flowers on the mountain are blooming. Therefore, some nobles always take their families and go to the garden on the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of spring.
The merchants also put in full force, each showing their magical powers, and doing everything possible to promote things...
This year, the entire Chu State was not having a good life. First, there was a major flood in Qingzhou, and the entire Qingzhou was even more unrecovered. You should know that Qingzhou was one of the granaries of Chu State before, so the entire grain price of Chu State inevitably rose.
The people in Qingzhou who suffered from major floods and had no food and clothing were bravely killed and robbed grain after not waiting for the court's rescue.
First, they were in townships and counties on a small scale, and then directly to the city, and finally they were out of control, like sparks spreading to the prefectures. Until now, three entire states of Chu have been involved in this refugee violence and chaos.
No, it’s no longer a gangster’s violence or chaos, but a real rebellion!
Although the State of Chu immediately sent troops to suppress these rebels, the inaction of the past two or three months gave these rebel ambitious people enough time, such as the first leader Lu Ping and Feng Ming, who raised the flag to rebel, have gathered more than 200,000 troops.
Perhaps two months ago, the combat effectiveness of these armies was not strong, but now after more than two months of fighting, the combat effectiveness of these armies is already considerable. It can be seen that the 100,000 troops sent by the State of Chu have been completely lost.
Finally, the Chu State barely blocked the riots in Qingzhou. Immediately afterwards, various parts of Chu State encountered late spring cold again. The entire empire fell into a cold wave overnight. The crops planted before the various prefectures once again had no harvest. The memorials of asking for relief were endless every day, which made the emperor of Chu State feel anxious and had a headache.
Now that I finally survived the difficult and late spring cold, everything returned to the right path, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
As ordinary people in Kyoto, they did not have much intuitive feelings about the sufferings of other parts of the empire. Anyway, they had never lacked food and clothing. Moreover, the prices of food in Kyoto were originally more expensive in other parts of Chu.
The fluctuation in grain prices this time is actually not very big in Kyoto. After all, this is Kyoto of Chu. No matter how brave those grain merchants are, they dare not do anything to do in Kyoto.
The royal families on the mainland of China are not the royal families in ancient China. After leaving the imperial city, they are no longer their world, and they have a very shallow understanding of external affairs.
Martial arts are the most respected in the mainland of China, and every royal family is extremely strong. Therefore, many emperors will secretly leave the palace, both in private visits and inexperienced outside. Therefore, it is impossible for the ministers in the court to fool the emperor.
Of course, the merchants in Kyoto have no background, and they dare not raise prices randomly.
If you are unlucky and directly hit the emperor who visited him in a private manner, then the result..., hehe...
Therefore, the lives of the people in Kyoto are indeed much better than those of the people in other parts of Chu. For them, this year was actually quite good. The income did not decrease and the court did not increase taxes. They were still very harmonious and their lives were still as peaceful and stable as before.
Because life has improved, the people of Kyoto have also had the leisure to care about some major events in the State of Chu. Of course, the news they obtained usually comes from announcements issued by the court and some incomplete rumor.
Look, these days, a tragedy has spread in Kyoto.
The trash prince of the former Marquis of Kyoto, now has eliminated 30,000 to 40,000 sand thieves. At this moment, there is another good topic of talk among the people of Kyoto.
(The rumors are getting more and more exaggerated. It is good to only double the number one or two times.)
Compared to other people in Kyoto who are talking about Lin Ze randomly, the streets of Kyoto Zhengyang seem particularly quiet, with crowds everywhere else. Although the streets here are wider, more luxurious and luxurious, there are not many pedestrians on the road. There are pedestrians and they are walking very quietly, and they are not as chaotic as those on other streets.
At the same time, there are almost no shops open here on Zhengyang Street. There are occasionally one or two cloth shops, but when you look at the guards standing at the door, you can let the idle people wait and avoid them.
When we arrived here, it was actually obvious that Zhengyang Street was not an ordinary street. The people living here were actually officials, and they were not ordinary officials. Those who could live on Zhengyang Street were all high-ranking officials, and the lowest level was all third-rank officials.
It can be said that the owner of any mansion on this street is enough to shake a few times on the Chu officialdom.
The Marquis Lin Mansion, the Marquis Lin Renquan’s mansion of the Marquis Lin Renquan is located deep in Zhengyang Street.
There is no glorious decoration of the golden wall in the Marquis Lin's mansion, nor is there a ferocious guard in front of the door. Even the vermilion door looks a little old, and the copper rings on the door look mottled. At a glance, I found out that it has been used for many years.
There is also a little green rust left on the copper nails on the door, and the vermilion lacquer in some places has also faded. However, no one who passes here will underestimate the dilapidated door that the folding fan looks. Many people will not help but lower their footsteps when passing here, for no other reason, for the old man who is already old Long Zhong in the depths of the door, but still is a prominent old man, Mr. Lin Renquan!
Although it is spring now and winter has completely gone away, Lin Renquan still feels a little cold, as if winter has not gone away. These days are even more common, so Lin Renquan directly burns charcoal fire in his room.
However, although the house was burning with good charcoal and the whole room was warm, Lin Renquan was still wrapped in precious fox fur. As is the case, Lin Renquan still felt a little cold during this period.
After learning about Lin Ze’s situation from the Marquis’ Mansion, Lin Renquan has been like this.
"Oh, this person is old, and it's true that he can't do it anymore. His body is getting worse every year!" Lin Renquan sighed, took the hand stove handed over by the maid next to him, and his face also showed a self-deprecating look.
"My father, you are still strong and your body is good!" Lin Yizhi, who was on the side, sat sideways on Lin Renquan's lower head, bowed and said with a smile. He has now taken over the power of the Marquis' Mansion. As long as it is not related to the life and death of the Marquis' Mansion, he will be the one who will make the decision on everything.
"Yes, yes, my father, you are not as old as you are now. You are definitely in the spirit of a dragon horse. I think it's better than us!" Lin Yiming, the second young master of the Lin family, was echoing his elder brother Lin Yizhi's statement.
Lin Yizhi's words made Lin Renquan laugh: "Hahaha..., you guys are just saying something I like, hahahahaha..."
Lin Renquan's laughter was filled with joy. Indeed, how could Lin Renquan be dissatisfied with two sons who are filial and capable?
"Forget it, look, now Li Quan, Li Xian, Li Chen, Li Bin and others are all so old that they can stand alone. Can I still stay old? Hahaha..." Lin Renquan smiled and pointed at the four young men standing behind them and said.
Lin Yizhi smiled and said, "Father, you are really not old. You are only sixty-eight years old now, and you are less than seventy years old. What's more, our Lin family still has to rely on the power of the old man! My father, you can keep your body at home with peace of mind. Children will be responsible for other things. Whether the child is talking nonsense, according to your father, you are old, you can still ride a horse, dance a knife, and drink wine in another forty or fifty years!"
Lin Yizhi's words were not flattering Lin Renquan. Lin Renquan is now an expert at the eighth level of the acquired world. With his strength, living in his 100s as long as there is no other accident, would be easy. At that time, if there are any pills to prolong life, it is actually possible to live in 140 or 50 years older.
Lin Renquan nodded with a smile, but soon, Lin Renquan said with a sad face: "That's right, I know your filial piety, but it's always good to plan ahead. My health is not a problem now, but how can I say things in the future? The emperor has already ordered me before. Next month, you may have to go to Qingzhou to quell the rebellion. A few days ago, the mansion report came from the front. Lu Ping and Feng Ming from Qingzhou began to attack again. Now they have attacked the sandbank, and their troops have reached more than 300,000. It cannot be underestimated anymore."
Lin Renquan's face was very serious, but the second young master on the side, Lin Yiming's face was also said with an indifferent look on his face: "Don't worry, my father, I will calm down the clowns like Lu Ping and Feng Ming."
Lin Yiming's face was full of confidence. When he thought, some army composed of refugees would not have much combat effectiveness at all. As long as he went, he would definitely be able to wipe out these rebels.
Chapter completed!