Chapter 110 Luoyang, the City of Gods
Wu Zetian quickly took Di Renjie, Li Xian and others back to the capital Luoyang in secret.

Zhao Ji temporarily handed over the treasure of King Yue to Zeng Tai and went to Liujiazhuang himself.

When Yingyu and Liu Chuanlin saw Zhao Ji coming to visit them, they bowed their heads and greeted him.

"Thank you, General, for saving my life. Thank you, General, for saving Yingyu's life." This was Liu Chuanlin's thank you speech.

"Thank you, General, for saving Chuanlin's life. Thank you, General, for saving His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Yingyu also expressed his gratitude.

Zhao Ji quickly helped the two of them up: "No need, no need, please stand up. It is such an honor to receive a greeting from Miss Yingyu."

Yingyu explained with a little embarrassment: "General, you are making fun of me. I didn't know your identity at the time and didn't mean to offend you. Please forgive me. Also, my real name is Xiaohong."

After hearing this, Zhao Ji smiled and said, "I still think Yingyu is a nice name. What do you think, Master Liu?"

Liu Chuanlin scratched his head and said happily, "They all sound good. They all sound good."

Zhao Ji shook his head and laughed when he heard this, and explained: "You didn't understand what I meant. I was asking about Miss Yingyu's future plans."

After all, Yingyu is the maidservant beside the prince and has some knowledge.

She understood what Zhao Ji meant: "General, you don't want me to return to the prince?"

Zhao Ji nodded and agreed with Yingyu's statement: "This time, the collusion between the crown prince and Li Gui has ended with Li Gui's death. Di Gong was responsible for leaving the capital without permission."

"But it is taboo for the prince to send dozens of guards out of the capital. Now, except for you, all these guards have died under Liu Chali's trap."

"Since His Majesty said that the matter of Huzhou has come to an end, then you'd better not go back to the Crown Prince and pretend that this matter never happened."

"Di Gong and I have already asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and he has no objection. This is good for you and the Crown Prince as well."

Liu Chuanlin realized the seriousness of the problem at this time and asked in surprise: "Yingyu, do you still want to go back to the prince?"

Yingyu shook her head and replied, "I am the maid of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and should obey His Royal Highness's orders. But since General Zhao said so, I will naturally obey the general's orders."

Zhao Ji nodded with satisfaction: "That's it. You two have been through a lot, and now you are finally together, which is also a beautiful thing."

Liu Chuanlin excitedly held Yingyu's hand, and both of them smiled as they thanked Zhao Ji again, "Thank you, General, for your help."

Zhao Ji smiled and said, "Leave Huzhou for a while, go to the north and south of the Yangtze River to have some fun, and come back in a year or so. I wish you a happy marriage and a baby soon."

Yingyu's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head shyly. Liu Chuanlin was also a little embarrassed.

Zhao Ji smiled and bowed, saying, "I have said all that needs to be said. I still have official business to attend to. I hope we will meet again if we are lucky enough."

"Farewell, General." They said in unison.
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Luoyang, located in the center of the world, has been a famous capital since ancient times.

As early as when Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi was still alive, he made Luoyang the Eastern Capital and often brought his empress Wu Zetian and officials to Luoyang.

The reason is very realistic. There are too many people in Chang'an, and the food supply in Guanzhong area cannot keep up. Luoyang is a water transport center, and food transportation is more convenient.

During the worst period, there was a famine in Guanzhong. Emperor Gaozong fled to Luoyang with his men, and some of his entourage starved to death on the way.

After Wu Zetian ascended the throne, she wanted to cut off Chang'an, where the powerful and influential people of the Li Tang Dynasty gathered, and moved the capital to Luoyang to establish a new central government.

In addition to such political and economic factors, the reason why Wu Zetian in this world moved the capital to Luoyang may also be due to the "magic of Luo River" and the desire to avoid harassment from the ghosts of Queen Wang and Concubine Xiao.

After a long journey of nearly a month, Zhao Ji and Zeng Tai finally arrived at the capital Luoyang with the treasure of the King of Yue worth millions of guan. After the two of them reported to the emperor, Zeng Tai was promoted to the magistrate of Yongchang County, a rank of the fifth rank, while Zhao Ji was about to return to the Right Thousand Oxen Guard House, which he had been away from for a long time.

The general of the Right Thousand Oxen Guard was named Wu Zaide, a cousin of Wu Zetian, of a high generation, and was granted the title of Prince of Yingchuan.

Of course, this person is a person who doesn't care about anything and is just holding the title for nothing.

In the past, the Right Thousand Oxen Guard was mostly headed by Hu Jinghui, but now I heard that a man named Huan Bin was transferred here to serve as the General of the Right Thousand Oxen Guard.

Since Zhao Ji was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General of the Thousand Oxen Guards, he had never entered the office of the Right Thousand Oxen Guards. So when he returned to the capital this time, of course he had to pay a visit to his immediate superior first.

As soon as I entered the lobby of Huan Bin's office, I saw a middle-aged man with a beard kneeling in front of the desk, concentrating on handling affairs.

Zhao Ji looked at Huan Bin carefully. Judging from his appearance, he thought Huan Bin was an honest and simple man.

However, who would have thought that this seemingly honest man actually hid the identity of the Snake Spirit Hall Master.

"I'm Zhao Ji, the newly appointed Right Thousand Bulls General, and I'm here to meet General Huan." Zhao Ji bowed slightly and spoke in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.

Huan Bin seemed to have just noticed Zhao Ji's arrival. He immediately showed a warm smile and stood up to greet him personally: "Oh, General Zhao is here."

"Come, come, please take a seat. I have just been transferred to the Right Thousand Oxen Guard, and I have only a vague understanding of many affairs. Now that Cheng Yuan is in charge of the guard affairs, the burden on me is lightened." Huan Bin warmly invited Zhao Ji to take a seat.

Zhao had a psychological hint and felt that Huan Bin's every word and action was somewhat deliberate and hypocritical.

Zhao Ji declined Huan Bin's offer and said, "General, your words are too kind. I have little experience and I hope you can give me more guidance."

Zhao Ji's eyes inadvertently looked at Huan Bin, and Huan Bin was also observing him secretly.

Huan Bin heard that this heroic young man in front of him had been promoted more than ten levels in less than a year and became the General of the Qianniu Guard.

Zhao Ji's family was very ordinary, and although he had some relationship with Di Renjie who had just been appointed as the Internal History, he was able to make such rapid progress, which undoubtedly meant that he was still favored by the emperor.

This is a person who cannot be offended, Huan Bin thought silently in his heart.

Huan Bin showed a generous smile, as if he was not fussy about it: "Brother Zhao, I am a rough man and don't like to play those tricks."

"I heard that you once served as a guard in the palace, so from now on you will be in charge of the palace guards. You are a favorite of His Majesty, so His Majesty should be satisfied with this arrangement."

When Zhao Ji heard Huan Bin address him as "Brother Zhao", his eyes twitched.

He gave a typical fake smile and said in a flattering manner: "Everything is up to General Huan to arrange. I have no objection. But I dare not call you my brother. You can just call me by my name."

Huan Bin laughed loudly after hearing this and said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter, it's just a name. As long as it's convenient, it doesn't matter how you call it."

As he spoke, Huan Bin patted Zhao Ji's shoulder again.

He quietly changed his address: "I heard that Chengyuan just returned to Beijing today. He must have traveled a long way and had a hard time. I will not keep Chengyuan here. Chengyuan can go and have a rest. We can discuss official business tomorrow."

Hearing that he could leave work early, Zhao Ji was genuinely happy and said in a cheerful tone, "Then I would like to thank General Huan. I will take my leave."

Huan Bin watched Zhao Ji walk quickly down the hall, his eyes changing constantly, and no one knew what he was thinking.

(End of this chapter)