It is late at night and the moon is bright, and the tired birds return to their nests. The hustle and bustle mountains finally return to peace. People who drink and sing are sleeping, either excited or calm, or may have a dream of making a fortune in the coming year.

Xu You and He Ru were not sleepy and walked out of the yard and sat side by side on the edge of a steep cliff. They did not surround the cloth to hide from the wind. They were wearing thick mink velvet cloaks, which was enough to isolate the bone-opening coldness from their bodies.

"Do you know why most aristocratic races like to set up forts outside towns?" Xu You pointed to the manors of various aristocratic races that were vaguely visible in the distance, both large and small, just like stars falling between the countryside, full of unique characteristics and styles of the Six Dynasties Jiangnan.

"The clan towns gathered in the fortress and guarded themselves, and avoided the difficulties of the enemy bandits and thieves. Since the Five Barbarians Rebellion and the transit of their clothes, the aristocratic families have occupied the mountains and rivers and were self-sufficient. The subordinates and tenants of the clans have at least thousands of slaves and tens of thousands of them. How can they ensure all the things they have if they don't build a dock?"

Xu You shook his head and said seriously: "What you said is one of the reasons, but not the most important reason."

"Oh?" He Ru became a little interested and said, "Then what do you think is the most important thing?"

"The most important thing is..." Xu You deliberately paused for a moment, and hurried He Ru's curiosity to the top. He held back his laughter and said, "If you live in a fort outside the city, you don't have to keep a curfew. Whether it's light the lights or eat after night, you can walk around and do whatever you want, which is much more comfortable than in the city."

He Ru turned his head and looked at Xu You with a speechless expression. After a while, he said contemptuously: "It is hard for you to keep your face tight when you joke. It is much shameless than I imagined!"

Xu You laughed loudly and finally successfully teased He Ru, quite contented. He stopped laughing and said, "Just making jokes, but curfew is a last resort in troubled times. When the world is peaceful and the sea is peaceful, it is imperative to cancel the curfew. The people work during the day, officials look at things during the day, and business travelers feed their goods during the day. After working hard for a day, they don't let the fun of life at night, so how can they be justified?"

"For the sake of public security and theft prevention, curfew can keep the thief from hiding, and it is not useless!"

"A curfew to prevent theft is an idle government! Since the Qin and Han dynasties, curfew has been around for hundreds of years, but how many houses are still stolen at night? Especially between September and February, the night is cold and the people are too cold, and people are lazy. It is the time when thefts are rampant at night. For example, in Qiantang, the patrols and the updaters who fight for the night are afraid that there are no less than dozens of people, but theft cases are still repeatedly banned. The root cause is that it is not collusion between inside and outside, and the group becomes stolen? What is the use of such a curfew!"

In the ancient system that Xu You disliked the most, curfews were definitely ranked. If it was a wartime control or a sudden emergency, it was understandable that curfews were implemented, but curfews in ancient times were a normal state, that is, even in the peaceful and prosperous times, the day's actions must be decided by the sound of the evening drum and morning bell. Rousseau once said that people are born free, but they are everywhere in shackles. Curfews seem to be harmful. After all, the nightlife of ordinary people in ancient times was monotonous and boring, but no matter how monotonous and boring, it cannot be determined by the superiors one-sidedly when they can go out and when they must stay at home. This is not only a restraining behavior, but also a purpose of shackles of their hearts and squeezing their spirits, and the legacy lasts for thousands of years!

He Ru said strangely: "Even if the curfew cannot be prevented from theft, what's the benefit of opening a curfew?"

This is the limitation of vision. He Rujing is so beautiful and intelligent, but he knows nothing about economics. Xu You smiled and said, "If the curfew is opened, it can promote the prosperity of the market. Don't you think that the East City is too single in the daytime? If the curfew is opened, there will be a night market, the night market is not closed, and the morning market. This day and night will not only facilitate the people, but also allow farmers to gain a lot. Isn't it a good thing to enjoy peace together?"

There was no curfew in Kaifeng, the Northern Song Dynasty, and Lin'an, the Southern Song Dynasty. The direct influence was that these two cities became veritable cities that never sleep. The new voice laughed in the willow roads and flower streets, and the strings were adjusted in teahouses and wine shops, creating economic prosperity and cultural prosperity that could not be achieved by any dynasty.

He Ru smiled. Although he didn't understand why Xu You hated the curfew, he took advantage of the situation and was the strong point of Yin Fu Shu. He said: "If Qilang wants to open the curfew, it is impossible not to be in the top position. If you want to break this century-old old rules, you must face the discussion of the government and the country. If you don't ask, you can tell that even if you are in the top position, you may not be able to do it."

"According to your opinion, is there no hope in this life?"

"That's not true!"

He Ru opened his eyes and shone with the moonlight, which was never inferior to him, and said, "If the Lord insisted on promoting it, even if there was resistance, he would definitely be able to open a curfew. In the final analysis, it is not because it is too difficult for him to do something, but because your power is not great enough!"

Xu You was speechless for a while, and finally shook his head and said, "You! You won't be willing to force me to rebel... The Lord is the wise king, and the people admire him. Without him, Chu State would not have the stability of these decades. Besides, he saved my life..."

He Ru stopped and did not continue to talk. Although he knew a little about the inside story about Yixing's bleeding night, he was not 100% sure. He did not tell Xu You at this time. It would be not too late to tell him again after verifying it in the future.

"When will Qilang go to see Gu Yun?"

Xu You wrapped his cloak and said, "You will go when the city gate is opened at dawn. Do you have any instructions?"

"After all, Gu Yun is a child of Gu. Although everyone has a happy cooperation this time, the family is not trustworthy. Just don't let him know about some things."

Xu You expressed his understanding that the four surnames of Wu County, Zhu Wu, Zhang Wen, Lu Zhong and Gu Hou, although Gu is kind-hearted, the interests of the family sometimes outweigh everything. With his status and what he wants to do in the future, he trusts others too much and doesn't know how to die.

The next morning, Xu You took Zuo Qi to the county government office. When he saw Gu Yun in the back hall, he was lying on the bed with a scattered expression, his hair was disheveled, he was wearing only a thin robe with silk plaid patterns, a loose belt around his waist, bare feet, bare chest exposed, his breasts exposed, and his skin was as white as jade, even smoother and more delicate than a woman. If he hadn't known that he was a man, he would have thought that a beauty was sleeping in spring and suddenly shedding her spring scenery.

Bao Xi whispered: "The Ming Mansion has just gone, and you will wake up after a while. Please wait!"

Scattered?

Xu You was stunned for a moment before he realized that Gu Yun took Wushi Powder. Wushi Powder was a drug invented by the medical saint Zhang Zhongjing. It was originally intended to treat typhoid fever, but some expert expanded other uses. It immediately spread in the upper class and became the most fashionable social event at that time. If you didn't knock a few pieces together during the gathering, then take off your clothes and take off your pants and walk quickly in the cold wind, it wouldn't be considered a happy return.

"It's okay, I'll be there later!" Xu You knelt on the cushion and smiled: "Master Bao, you showed your power on the shore of Qiantang Lake that day. When facing Xi Yuanda, you were aggressive but still as moving as a mountain, and finally got the thief to be the head. Not only are the people praised it, but I admire you very much!"

Bao Xi's eyes slammed Xu You's face and said, "I'm just a routine, not worth mentioning!" As he said that, his eyes turned to Zuo Qi and said, "If it weren't for Zuo Langjun's sword, Xi Yuanda would probably have escaped, and the consequences were unpredictable. The people of Qiantang really want to thank him, and it should be thanked by Zuo Langjun!"

Zuo Qi sat down at the lower head and said lightly: "I dare not!"

Bao Xi seemed to be full of interest in Zuo Qi and said, "I heard that Zuo Langjun had worked as a subordinate in Yuan's family?"

Zuo Qi didn't look at Xu You's face and replied directly: "Yes! Zuo's qualifications are foolish and useless. Meng Yuan Gong refused to abandon him and became a first-class military officer."

"oh?"

Bao Xi thought something, and he deliberately mentioned Yuan Jie to test the relationship between Xu You and Zuo Qi. If Zuo Qi was a little disgusted or worried about Xu You's attitude, it means that the two still had a gap. He was very skilled and safe in his actions. He was not comparable to ordinary people. If necessary, he could disagree in the future. However, Zuo Qi told him frankly, and Xu You did not mind at all. From this we can see that they had a very happy relationship and were extremely close. They could not be moved by words or bought by money.

"As far as I know, the First-class Army's position in Yuan's family is not low, but Langjun is willing to give up everything and follow Langjun Xu to Qiantang thousands of miles away. He is such a righteous man!"

Zuo Qi smiled and said, "The chief clerk doesn't know. I have been in Yuan's mansion for many years and have long been tired of the unchanging life among the clans. So I went out to travel with Langjun Xu, gaining more knowledge and gaining experience. Where can I give up..."

As soon as this said, Bao Xi's heart moved, as if he had thought of something. At this moment, Gu Yun woke up from his drunkenness and dreams, covered his forehead and stammered: "Wine...Wine..."

After the break, we should drink more warm wine and eat more cold food. The maid who had been waiting for a long time brought the wine to deliver it. Gu Yun drank in a daze and ate some food, and then he recovered.

"Weizhi, when did you come? When I was leaving, I was getting along with the gods and gods. I have been tired of waiting for you for a long time!"

Taking Wushi Powder is similar to taking drugs in later generations. Anyway, all kinds of hallucinations are created in my mind, floating in the sky and earth, and I don’t know the heavens and earth. Xu You stepped forward and helped Gu Yun get out of bed, saying, “I’ve just arrived, have Feiqing often taken Wushi Powder?”

Gu Yun shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I know the meaning of Weizhi. Wushi San is called to cure diseases and strengthen the body, but in fact it is just a relief. I am not a woman. If I hadn't been caught in a bottleneck when painting, I wouldn't have easily taken San to inspire my mind..."

As many drug addicts in later generations said, taking drugs will help artistic creation. Perhaps it has its effect in this aspect, but you should pay attention to choices between the pros and cons. Xu You advised: "The harm of Wushi Powder is really great. When you encounter this prescription, you should burn it immediately and cannot stay for a long time. If Fei Qing feels the connection between the pen when painting, you can come to me to discuss it, and don't take this product again."

Sun Simiao hated Wushi Powder the most in the Tang Dynasty. He said that when he encountered this prescription, he should not keep it immediately. A medical saint invented Wushi Powder, and the other medicine king hated it deeply, which was also fun.

"Okay, I can help me solve my doubts, and I will definitely defeat the Five Stones and disperse a hundred times!" Gu Yun looked excited and held Xu You's hand and almost hugged each other. Xu You smiled bitterly. He was a little unaccustomed to the way men of this era expressed friendship, especially men like Gu Yun who are three points more beautiful than women.

"Feiqing, can the official documents submitted to the governor's office be issued?"
Chapter completed!