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Chapter 9 Gaolinghou Mansion

After sunset, Cao Liang, Zhang Tong and Yu Linlang who came to take over completed the handover and left Jiafumen.

"Brother Cao, see you tomorrow." Zhang Tong cupped his hands and said goodbye.

In this era when Mr. Habayashi was on duty, there was no such thing as an eight-hour working day. In this shift, from sunrise to sunset, Mr. Habayashi had to stand outside for a whole day, which was quite tiring. No wonder Zhang Tong left in a hurry.

Cao Liang did not leave in a hurry, but slowly and leisurely "walked" to the parking door.

The Luoyang Imperial Palace is magnificent, not inferior to the later Forbidden City in Beijing. The majestic Tai Chi Hall is even taller and more imposing than the Taihe Hall in the Forbidden City.

The doors are comparable.

The Luoyang Palace was rebuilt after Cao Pi became emperor. The original Eastern Han Palace was burned down by Dong Zhuo fifty years ago. After Cao Pi reigned for seven years, the Luoyang Palace was not fully completed until Cao was in power.

, the construction was completed, such as the largest Tai Chi Hall, Changhemen, Zhaoyang Hall, etc., were all built during this period.

However, although Chang Hemen is the main entrance of the palace, it is not allowed to pass through at ordinary times. It is only used when major events such as the emperor's enthronement and receiving tributes from all directions are held.

Normally, when courtiers and officials go in and out of the palace, they always go to Sima Gate in the east.

Cao Liang took the horse from the carriage gate and walked out of Sima Gate.

It is forbidden to ride horses in the palace. Not to mention that Cao Liang is a low-level Yulin Lang, even a first- and second-class court official must get off the car at the stop gate and walk into the palace.

After leaving Simamen and the palace, there were no restrictions. Cao Liang rode his horse and walked slowly southward along Tongtuo Street, the widest street in Luoyang City.

Tongtuo Street is the most prosperous and widest street in Luoyang City. According to later generations, it has four lanes in both directions. The two lanes in the middle are only allowed to pass by court officials and the imperial army. Ordinary people can only use the lanes on both sides.

There are many shops on both sides of Tongtuo Street. Even at dusk, there is a blazing flow of people and bustling people. Whenever the dusk falls, the smoke from every house's kitchen smoke curls up like mist and rain. This is the "Tongtuo Muyu" that people are full of praise for.

Gaolinghou Mansion is located in the southern section of Tongtuo Street, not far from Xuanyang Gate.

He really should be grateful to his predecessor, Cao Liang, for the memory he left behind, otherwise he would have to get lost in such a huge city like Luoyang.

Approaching the Gaolinghou Mansion, Cao Liang felt inexplicably uneasy. In this mansion, there were his "father" and "mother", and a group of people who were very familiar with Cao Liang. He didn't know that he, a fake, was leaving.

Will you be exposed after entering this mansion?

It's a blessing, not a curse. It's a curse that can't be avoided. Cao Liang gritted his teeth, got off his horse, and prepared to go to the mansion first.

The entire Gaolinghou Mansion suddenly became busy. The servants were leading Cao Liang's horses, taking off his armor, changing clothes, and carrying water. After Cao Liang entered the house, there was nothing he could do.

When he did it, a large group of servants and maids served him properly.

In the palace, Cao Liang was a lowly Yulinlang. Not only did he have to stand guard, he also had to be scolded by his superiors. Only when he returned to the Marquis Mansion could he enjoy the comfortable treatment of the young Marquis.

Damn it, this is the life that the "Three Generations of Cao" should really enjoy.

"Liang'er, are you tired? Mom has stewed bird's nest and white fungus soup for you. You can drink the soup first and then eat." A middle-aged woman with a dignified appearance and elegant temperament greeted her with a smile on her face.

She is naturally Cao Liang's "mother" Liu Ying.

Cao Liang sat on the mat next to the desk, and the maid brought the bird's nest and white fungus soup. Naturally, he couldn't help but sway his mother, so he drank it.

Bird's nest is a great supplement, it is expensive, and most people cannot afford it. Cao Liang never tasted it in his previous life. It seems that his life in this second life is really different.

The bird's nest was stewed very well and soft. As for the taste, I'm sorry, Cao Liang really didn't taste anything good about it.

At this time, a tall and burly middle-aged man walked over, with thick eyebrows and heavy eyes, and an air of calm but power. Needless to say, this was Cao Liang's cheap father, Cao Lingting Hou Cao Yan.

Cao Liang felt a slight shock in his heart. Maybe it was because he was afraid of this father in his previous life, so Cao Liang naturally had this reaction.

"Father." Cao Liang put down the bowl and shouted respectfully.

Cao Yan had a stern look on his face and snorted softly. He was obviously dissatisfied with Liu Ying's pampering of Cao Liang. As soon as he entered the door, the servants at home were shouting at him and serving him thoroughly.

In the Gaoling Marquis Mansion, Cao Liang is probably the only one who can enjoy such treatment, and even Cao Yan, the Marquis, may not be able to enjoy it.

This is not because Cao Yan is jealous, but because he is worried that his wife will be so doting on him and eventually train Cao Liang into a playboy.

Although Cao Yan inherited the title of Marquis of Gaolingting through his father's influence, he actually came from a solid military background. His father, Cao Chun, died early, in the third year after the Battle of Chibi. At that time, Cao Yan was only ten years old.

When he grew up, he joined the army. From the hundred-man general of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, he was promoted to the captain and the general of Yamen. In the 23rd year of Jian'an, when Cao Xiu led the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to defeat the Shu general Zhang Fei, Cao Yan went to war with the army.

Later, when the Wei State was established, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, which served as field troops, were incorporated into the Central Army's Forbidden Army. Cao Yan was awarded the title of Yue Cavalry School Lieutenant, and was later promoted to a guerrilla general. During the reign of Emperor Ming, he became the supreme commander of the Chinese Army.

The commander of the central army is generally called the central leader, and only senior officers can be awarded the title of leading general. Cao Yan inherited his title from his father, but he earned the title of leading general through his actual military exploits.

Later, he was dismissed from his post due to business reasons, and the leading general was replaced by Xia Houxian. Now Cao Yan is at home with nothing to do.

Cao Yan, who was a military general, naturally hoped that his son could inherit his father's legacy. However, Cao Liang had been sick since he was a child and had weak bones. Liu Ying felt sorry for his son and did not want him to suffer hardships as a soldier, so he entered the official position after Cao Liang was considered a middle-ranking official.

At that time, Liu Ying wanted Cao Liang to serve as a civil servant.

In Liu Ying's view, although there are occasional wars on the border, generally speaking, the general trend is to ensure peace and prosperity for the country and the people. In this case, civilian officials will definitely be more popular than military attaches, and their future will be better than military attaches.

But Cao Yan disagreed and insisted on letting Cao Liang become a Yulin Lang and become a military general. Liu Ying couldn't resist him, so he had to let Cao Liang become a Yulin Lang.

But seeing her son come back from duty every time in the palace, as tired as a dog, Liu Ying naturally felt particularly distressed, so every time her son came back, she had her servants serve her attentively, and she also cooked and stewed it herself.
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