Chapter 10: Liu Zhang's Thoughts (1)

  Jinyang, later known as Taiyuan.

  Located in the west of Taihang, it is a major town in Bingzhou. It relies on the Fen River to the south and is surrounded by mountains on three sides. Before coal was recognized, it had been famous for its rich iron ore deposits since ancient times, making it an important place for politics and military affairs.

  Since Qin and Han dynasties, the border troubles have never stopped. Jin Yang and the border town of Yanmen, Shangjun form a triangle. The excellent geographical location makes Jin Yang a material storage place supporting the north. Emperors of all generations have continuously invested in repairs, making Jin Yang City a magnificent city.

  Due to its geographical location connecting east and west, communicating inside and outside, the advantages have made the big clans of the eastern fertile land, the hereditary families of the southern Guanzhongjing area, as well as the Xianbei, Huns, Tatars and other ethnic merchants from the northwest near the border, all regard this place as the most convenient place for transactions, coming one after another. This has made the various warehouses in the city stand out, quite prosperous.

  At this time, the Great Han, although internally battered and bruised with thieves rising everywhere, had not yet experienced a major war. After more than 100 years of rest and rejuvenation, Jin Yang, despite being located in a remote border area, still had a large population. Even some foreign tribes close to the Han Dynasty had settled in the city.

  Walking on the main street, all kinds of faces can be seen everywhere. Long shirts and short coats, sheepskin jackets and fur hats, are not uniform. The flow of people coming and going, moving alternately, playing a lively melody unique to this ancient city.

  Liu Zhang and Zhao Yun traveled through mountains and rivers, and after leaving Wuyun Peak for half a month, they finally arrived in this big city when the leaves were about to fall. Looking at the unfamiliar atmosphere of the Central Plains, Zhao Yun was indeed full of wonder, and Liu Zhang also had some things that he couldn't take in at a glance.

  The two entered the city and dismounted to walk. One hand holding the reins, they strolled along with the crowd, heading in the direction of the county government office.

  Who is this Liao Gaoshun? He actually troubled Big Brother to come in person. Zhao Yun watched the scenery on both sides while secretly muttering to himself.

  On that day, he went down to Wuchuan Peak and Liu Zhang did not return to Jizhou first. After sending Sanbao and others back with all the followers, when pulling Zhao Yun in the opposite direction, he said out the purpose of this trip.

  After several years, Zhao Yun had long known Liu Zhang's identity. A member of the imperial clan, a descendant of the emperor, his father was even honored as the current Taichang, leading a state governor.

  With such a noble status, he went far away to the border areas to find two unknown little people. After Zhao Yun's surprise, he remembered these two names firmly in his heart.

  All the way, they had indeed thought about it a lot. As for why Liu Zhang wanted to find these two people, since Big Brother didn't mention it, Zhao Yun also didn't ask.

  "Let's find a place to settle down, wash up and rest for a while before we continue exploring this Jin Yang City." Liu Zhang said softly to Zhao Yun as he gazed around.

  Zhoa Yun followed Liu Zhang's lead, and there was no disagreement between them. The two of them walked back and forth for a while before finally stopping at an inn not far from the city lord's mansion. After washing up, they set out together.

  "Big brother, shall we go find those two Liaohao and Shun now?" Zhao Yun asked as he walked.

  "It doesn't matter, no hurry." Liu Zhang replied casually. "Since we've come to this place, let's take a good look around. Who knows when we'll be able to come again next time? Such lush scenery may not be seen again in the future."

  Zhoa Yun was stunned and didn't know what Liu Zhang's last sentence meant. Liu Zhang slightly tilted his head, looked at him with a faint smile and said: "You seem to be somewhat puzzled?"

  Zhao Yun nodded.