Datang: Huchi served as a bodyguard, but refused to enter the court as an official

Watching Li Ke leave, Li Yanshou said in a deep voice: "It will take at least ten days to go back and forth. Students, please work harder and try to sort out the second issue of "Zhizhi" as soon as possible!"

Everyone responded in unison, and buried their heads in front of the table one after another, choosing their favorite articles.

In other words, although the sales of "Zhizhi" are not good, there are quite a few manuscripts submitted

Starting from outside Weizhou City, another five or six days passed.

After resting, the spirits of the soldiers have obviously improved a lot.

The speed is also a little faster.

After discussing with many generals, Cheng Yaojin decided to extend the daily marching distance to 120 miles!

Goguryeo's climate, many people from the Central Plains can bear it.

Arrive one day earlier, you can get used to one more day.

Maybe it's because of getting used to it for a while that it will affect the final battle situation!

Although the journey was a bit tough, the soldiers also understood the painstaking efforts of the higher-ups, and few complained.

Liu Bai and the others naturally had no burden at all.

Sitting in the carriage, I don't feel any cold, and the speed is much faster than the army.

Liu Bai was holding a book, reading it with relish.

The imaginative and grotesque "Shan Hai Jing" is the most suitable for killing time on the road.

The two sisters, Liu Wan'er and Liu Rong'er, discussed how to embroider the water lilies on the handkerchief more beautifully.

Wu Shun was holding a needle, carefully picking up the blister on Li Chengqian's hand.

The task of sewing asbestos cloth was rushed, but it still could not be completed before the army moved out.

Li Chengqian and the others could only rush to work when the army was resting.

Just finished it this afternoon.

As for the two little ones, they will fall asleep in the car.

Sleeping soundly at the moment.

"Brother Liu, what are you going to do after sewing?"

Li Chengqian kicked the folded square asbestos cloth under his feet.

He didn't understand why Liu Bai asked them to sew the asbestos cloth into a big ball without a bottom.

Liu Bai flipped through a page of the book, casually picked up the teacup next to him, took a sip, and said, "Continue to sew!"

Li Chengqian was about to shirk, when he suddenly let out a breath of air.

"Hiss—lighten!"

Wu Shun picked out a blister for him, and gave him some medicine, "I've never seen you so delicate, isn't it just a blister?"

The corner of Li Chengqian's mouth twitched a few times.

In the past, he could show Wu Shun some face.

But now, with the support of Liu Wan'er and Liu Rong'er, Wu Shun has become someone he can't afford anymore

In desperation, he could only let out a long sigh.

At this moment, Xu Chu's voice suddenly came from outside the carriage.

"Young Master, with one more incense stick, we will arrive at Youzhou City!"

Liu Bai put down the book and said: "Go to the former army to inform and stay outside Youzhou City for a few days. If Uncle Cheng is unwilling, tell him that this matter is related to the outcome of the war!"

Chapter 390 I'm all my own now, why bother to waste extravagance?

The history of Youzhou is not comparable to that of a small place like Weizhou City.

In some aspects, even Chang'an is not as profound as Youzhou.

As one of the core areas of ancient Kyushu, Youzhou already had traces of ancestor activities as early as the Yuxia period.

In the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was enfeoffed and established as the land of Yan State.

In the Han Dynasty, it was also one of the thirteen governors.

Even now, Youzhou is the most important city in the north, not one of them!

Regardless of military, transportation, or commerce, it has irreplaceable value throughout the north.

In the first year of Wude, after Li Yuan ascended the throne, he set up the Dongyi Protectorate in Youzhou, which was specially used to defend against aliens.

Including Turkic, Xi, Xianbei, Shiwei, and the number one enemy in this battle, Goguryeo!

He also made the governor of Youzhou at that time concurrently serve as the governor.

It can be said that among the dozen or so governors in the Tang Dynasty, the governor of Youzhou is the one with the highest status and the greatest power.

Otherwise, after Li Er ascended the throne, he would not have specially sent his confidant Li Daliang to control this area.

The ancient city of Youzhou was first built in the middle of the Eastern Han Dynasty. From the tall city wall full of traces of knives and axes, we can see how much blood and blood this ancient city has experienced.

Early next morning!

As soon as Liu Bai and the others approached the city gate, they were stopped by several guards.

"Stop comers!"

The officer who was serving in the team stepped forward, fisted first, and waited for the answer from the person in the carriage.

No one is a fool, can it be ordinary people who can ride such a gorgeous carriage?

Xu Chu got off his horse, took out his token and waved it in front of the team.

Dui Zheng's pupils shrank suddenly, and he became nervous.

"It turned out that the master of the Liu family came here in person, it's rude to be humble!"

With that said, he waved his hand at the city gate.

The soldiers guarding the city stepped aside and knelt down on one knee when the carriage passed by.

This is about the status of the Liu family in Youzhou City.

Youzhou is an important military town in the Tang Dynasty, and to the Liu family, it is also an important place after Jingyang and Chang'an!

iron ore!

It is the most profitable industry of the Liu family!

The profit of pig iron alone has reached a terrifying million dollars every year!

In the reign of Wude, it can catch up with half of the national treasury!

From mining, transportation, casting, to later production and sales, which item does not require labor?

The Liu family's cast iron business has fully supported half of the people in Youzhou City.

And, it's still just cast iron.

As the big shopkeeper of Youzhou, Lao Zhou is second only to Shen Wansan in the Liu family firm.

He stomped his feet, and the whole north trembled three times.

To put it bluntly, with the power in Lao Zhou's hands alone, he is no less than Li Daliang, the governor of Youzhou!

In the more than ten states under the jurisdiction of Youzhou, almost every business has the shadow of the Liu family!

Therefore, in the eyes of local people in Youzhou, Liu Bai is completely the God of Wealth!

The carriage slowly drove into the city gate, and Lao Zhou had already waited with the principals of Youzhou.

"Master!"

Lao Zhou hurried up to meet him, wanting to help Liu Bai down.

If it wasn't for Liu Bai's instructions not to alarm others, he would definitely go out of the city with a lot of fanfare to greet him.

Without his help, Liu Bai stepped down from the carriage a few steps, and glared at him, "You're old, what do you pretend?"

Old Zhou smiled and said, "It's rare for the young master to come to Youzhou. The old slave and his subordinates have been looking forward to it for a long time."

As he spoke, he was taken aback for a moment, and then said in surprise, "The two ladies are here too!"

Liu Wan'er and Liu Rong'er got off the carriage, and bowed sideways to Lao Zhou.

Lao Zhou bent down and cupped his hands in a hurry, and said: "You two ladies, don't beat this old slave!"

Liu Wan'er used to be the head of the Liu family, so of course she is no stranger to Lao Zhou.

"What my husband said is, Uncle Zhou, you are not young. If you get sick in this cold weather, the loss will not be worth the loss."

Lao Zhou patted his chest and said: "Although this old slave is getting old, he is always in good health. Young master and madam don't have to worry!"

After finishing speaking, he cupped his hands at Li Chengqian who had just come down, without even looking at the few people behind him, he led Liu Bai into the sedan chair that he had prepared earlier.

Sitting in a sedan chair is indeed much more comfortable than riding in a carriage.

Lao Zhou is an old man of the Liu family. He has served the masters of the Liu family all his life. He is very clear about Liu Bai's preferences.

Knowing that the young master is the most annoying and noisy, he deliberately prepared a big house in a place far away from the busy city.

One of the utensils is exactly the same as the Liu family's old house in Jingyang!

I don't know how much effort he expended to welcome Liu Bai.

Sitting in the lobby, the principals of Youzhou came forward to salute one by one.

It was the first time for Liu Bai to see most of them.

To put it bluntly, these people's status is not enough, and they are not qualified to go to Jingyang for dinner during the Chinese New Year.

Now that the Chinese New Year is approaching, Liu Bai took out the red envelopes he had prepared a long time ago and distributed them to them.

After seeing around, it was time for lunch.

Looking at the table full of delicacies and fine nectar, Liu Bai frowned.

He didn't move his chopsticks, and neither did the others.

Lao Zhou felt a little nervous and said, "Master, but the food doesn't suit your taste?"

He was afraid that he wouldn't be able to take good care of Liu Bai.

It's fine to blame yourself, if you are ridiculed by other big shopkeepers, you will lose face.

Liu Bai frowned.

Smart people do things for a purpose, even if they fight with others, it is because of that necessity.

The Liu family showed a rich and powerful appearance, which was completely for others to see.

Only by living extravagantly can business partners feel at ease.

But now they are all their own people, so why waste money?

Just the three shredded shark fins on the middle plate can buy hundreds of shi of grain!

Liu Bai pointed to the principals standing beside him with bowed heads, "You all move up a stool, let's eat together!"

Old Zhou was taken aback, and whispered: "Master, is it a little bit?"

Liu Bai knew what he was going to say, and said directly: "Rules are dead, people are alive, and they are all their own people, there is no need to pay attention to any rules!"

Lao Zhou pursed his lips and winked at the people next to him.

They moved chairs in a hurry.

No matter how extravagant this meal was, Liu Bai still had no taste for it.

The Liu family is no longer the Liu family from before.

It has already reached the point where the legendary "wealth can rival the country".

The stalls are too large, and many problems inevitably arise.

The subtleties can be seen in the true chapter. From today's meal, Liu Bai found that the principals in Youzhou lacked a kind of 'spirituality'.

In fact, what is 'spirituality', Liu Bai himself is not sure.