Chapter 157: Strange

If there are more than 200 people in other ferries, there are many boxes, cages, cars and horses, so officials and yamen runners must come forward to inquire and check your origins.

However, although teams like Li Meng are rare in Nanjing, they are not too rare. There are often people with big belly who are surrounded by people and get off the boat and wait for the car to get on the horse, and they swagger into the city.

It was indeed the center of the Ming Empire in the south. Li Meng remembered that he saw the shock of Kaifeng and Luoyang in Henan. Under the city of Nanjing, his estimate of this era was still too shallow, and he wondered if the capital would be even more exaggerated.

Li Meng's only reaction was to hold his breath, tie the horses to look up at the city wall. At a height of more than ten meters, people were under the city, and they looked so small. The city wall should have not been repaired for a long time, but there was still no gap. The entire surface was very flat and smooth.

It was common for Manager Zheng to see Li Meng's reaction. I guess he was shocked and thought it was really incredible when he was here just now.

Among the people who went out of the city to greet him this time, the shopkeeper Zheng was the highest in the Zheng family. Seeing Li Meng's stunned look, he smiled and said:

"Mr. Li, this Nanjing city is where Grandpa Taizu set his capital, so it is naturally extraordinary. You must have worked very hard all the way. Why not go to the inn to rest first and welcome you to the evening? I will wait until tomorrow, and then take you a good tour."

Hearing the words of Manager Zheng, Li Meng coughed a few times, and felt a little embarrassed. He entered the city together under the guidance of the other party. The soldiers in the city gate looked brightly dressed and armored. However, Li Meng also saw Manager Zheng's smile and stuffed some money into their hands. He let it go listlessly.

This experience made Li Meng realize that he was still in the Ming Dynasty and that some of the essential things had not changed.

Although it was broad daylight, the city gate actually gave people a deep feeling. Li Meng roughly calculated that it was about seven or eight meters long, and the height and thickness of the city wall were indeed amazing.

Accommodation and settlement of more than 200 people and goods was not a problem at all. The Zheng family booked the big inn in the city and easily accommodated Li Meng's group.

However, seeing the Zheng family's attentiveness shows how much the other party wants to do this, maybe Li Meng is much more eager.

That's right, at the entrance of the inn, Zheng Sha was waiting there. Zheng Sha was in his fifties, and he looked similar to that of the shopkeeper Zheng. He was much taller. Although he was covered in brocade silk, his hands and feet were thick and his face was dark. At first glance, he had been blown by the sea breeze for many years.

Unlike the carefulness of Manager Zheng, Zheng Sha had a sharp aura when he stood there. Perhaps he had killed more people at the sea, which led to such a momentum.

Seeing Li Meng coming, Zheng Sha and Manager Zheng exchanged glances. After confirming, Zheng Sha took a step forward, clasped his fists and said loudly:

"Zheng Laosha pays homage to Lord Li, his courtesy is not very good, please don't be surprised!"

His voice was really big, it was like he was shouting it out. Li Meng had already dismounted and answered with a smile when he heard the other party's greetings:

"You're welcome, you have to rely on the Zheng family to help you in Nanjing this time."

Zheng Sha stood at the door and greeted her fists. The master was very kind. He watched Li Meng stalking from the horse opposite. The closer he walked, the more respectful Zheng Sha’s movements became, and his waist became more and more bent. He was originally standing on the steps, but now he walked down.

The Zheng family in charge in the south had a sharp aura, and Li Meng also had his own temperament. It was the temperament that he had been constantly training troops and decisively since this era. To put it bluntly, it was a pure general appearance. In addition, when serving in the army in modern times, the military posture of the People's Liberation Army naturally had a majestic pressure.

Zheng Sha was also in his decades. He was used to the world of storms and the world, and had seen large and small markets. It can be seen that Li Meng's style was not purely artificial, but this style was only seen in the level of generals and generals. Li Meng was just a small Dusi, so how could he have such a demeanor?

In this era, people pay great attention to this "temperament" and first impression. Li Meng gave Zheng Sha the impression of Zheng Sha was the so-called general's demeanor. Zheng Sha quickly changed the impression that was created by the introduction of Manager Zheng, and first made his attitude very respectful.

Li Meng also felt strange about the other party's sudden respect, but his attitude was still neither humble nor arrogant, and he also bowed his fists, which was considered a return gift.

"It must be hard for Mr. Li to hurry to Nanjing as the end of the year approaches. Today, Zheng will be rude for a while. Tomorrow, he will welcome the adults. Today, he will have a good rest. How about it?"

Although this was abrupt, it was very considerate for Li Meng. Some people had been bumping on the boat for about half a month, and it was inevitable that they would be hard. It would be uncomfortable to go to socialize at this time. Since the other party was so thoughtful, Li Meng agreed with a smile.

Zheng Sha and several leaders of the Zheng family in Nanjing gave a brief explanation and said goodbye. However, the shopkeeper Zheng was a little anxious and thought that the sooner the negotiation, the better. In Nanjing, Li Meng might not find another way, and that great source of wealth would be lost.

After leaving the inn a few steps, the shopkeeper Zheng hurriedly caught up with Zheng Sha and whispered anxiously:

"Uncle, this matter is delayed and there are so many dreams. The earlier we discuss, the less likely it is to go wrong!"

Hearing this sentence, Zheng Sha turned his head and glared at him fiercely. Manager Zheng was so scared that he didn't dare to speak again. Zheng Sha scolded in a deep voice:

"Since you are here, what's the use of rushing to be here? I think Li Meng is also a decisive character and will not do that dirty thing."

Just as the shopkeeper Zheng was about to leave, he was stopped by Zheng Sha and asked:

"Then Li Meng is indeed the Dusi of Laizhou Prefecture?"

"Uncle, that's right. I've been there more than a dozen times, so I can understand."

"This kind of demeanor is not like a little officer. It's not simple, and the old man thinks it's not simple."

Manager Zheng thought to himself, "What's wrong with it? Isn't it just a stupid guy who has a broken mind and wants to throw away his great foundation and go elsewhere?" But Zheng Sha is the head of the Zheng family in Jiangnan. He is still Zheng Zhilong's uncle, and he has a very prestigious role. He dare not speak nonsense and offend others.

Zheng Sha was thinking about whether to write a letter to Fujian leader tomorrow to talk about what he saw today. He hasn't seen such a person in many years.

The inns in Nanjing are different from Kaifeng. There is no doubt about Li Meng's party. Both the shopkeeper and the guys always serve and greet each other, and it is no wonder that the team of hundreds of people is common.

Among Li Meng's two hundred guards were all young people, and most of them were guards from Henan with Li Meng. When they were in Kaifeng and Luoyang, these people were calm and calm.

However, when I came to Nanjing City, I was a little excited. This is one of the most prosperous places in the world. I finally came here once, and it would be a pity not to go out to take a look.

But this time Li Meng was completely inhumane. Except for standing guard at the door and also swimming guards on duty, no one else was allowed to leave the yard. Even Li Meng was the same. The military orders should not be violated. After these young people were disappointed for a while, they all came up tired from the road and went to bed.

The next day, after washing up in the morning, the Zheng family sent someone to send a post saying that they were welcoming Lord Li at Meilou, Chaoku Street. After an hour and a half, they sent someone to welcome him and lead the way.

Where is Chaoku Street? Li Meng was a little confused, but the shopkeeper and the shopkeeper showed envious expressions. Li Meng didn't ask, and turned back to his room without asking.

After returning to the room, he called several guard leaders over. After entering the door, Li Meng said in a deep voice:

"Yesterday the Zheng family postponed the welcoming banquet. I suspect they were redone. No matter what, we were in a dangerous place, but we had to be on guard."

After giving a few simple instructions, Li Meng showed the address of the post in his hand to his subordinates. Several guard leaders took their subordinates away from the inn, pretending to be wandering around the streets, but in the end they wanted to wrap up the adjacent place around the so-called Chaoku Street Meilou, and then prepare for a retreat.

After giving the order, several leaders communicated with each other, then summoned their subordinates in the yard to install their close-fitting weapons, and went out in batches. They all pretended to be happy before going out. It was not surprising that outsiders might be like this when they entered Nanjing City.

Twenty people were left by Li Meng, and Nanjing was also a little chilling. The twenty guards were all wearing thick cotton robes, so they could not see the short muskets and swords on their bodies.

After an hour and a half, the Zheng family really sent someone to greet him. Li Meng did not let them enter the yard and waited directly at the door of the inn. The one who came to pick up the person was Shopkeeper Zheng. His attitude was still polite and warmer than yesterday. If you want to say that this person's attitude was extremely attentive, and now this enthusiasm has been added a little bit, which is really awkward.

The word "Everything is extreme" may not be heard before, but everyone understands this principle. Manager Zheng's double attentiveness made Li Meng even more wary.

However, his face was not revealed, but he just responded politely with a smile. Both sides went out together. The Zheng family even prepared the carriages. After the shopkeeper Zheng invited Li Meng to the carriage, he also sat up and said with a smile:
Chapter completed!