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Despite the widespread presence of the Prosperity Record, it has not established a presence in Zhou Tianzi City. This is also the reason why Luzi is stepping into this sacred land of Huaxia for the first time. Gazing at the former power center of the Dragon Clan, he feels a unique sense of nostalgia.
Zhou Tianzi City does not have its own economic sources, as the Son of Heaven governs the world on behalf of heaven. The costs for maintenance and repairs are borne by the various lords, distributed humanely according to regional populations.
However, over the years, the lords have engaged in extravagant military campaigns, leading to frequent interruptions in their tribute payments. Consequently, an undeniable phenomenon has occurred: the once splendid facade of the capital now bears signs of wear and tear.
The city walls have been severely eroded by wind and rain, with many areas exposing the rammed earth beneath. It is as if they have been corroded by greedy hearts, leaving them riddled with holes, evoking sighs from all who behold them.
Seeing this situation, Li Xin quietly asked Shisan if this summons from the king meant that the Prosperity Record would fund the renovation of the city walls. Before he could finish speaking, Luzi's stern gaze silenced him.
Even in its dilapidated state, this remains the royal city where the Son of Heaven resides. One must hold a sense of reverence and conduct oneself appropriately. Even without supervision, one should be mindful of their words. After all, this awareness should come from within; who needs to remind them?
For everyone entering Luoyi, it was not just Luzi's first time seeing the royal city; his subordinates were experiencing it for the first time as well. Upon seeing Zhou Tianzi City, their first impression was one of disdain, as it lacked anything beyond its grandeur.
This stark contrast to their expectations during their journey was felt by more than just Li Xin. They were all ruthless warriors; their former teacher had never imparted such etiquette to them. If not for Luzi's order to walk, they would likely have ridden straight to the city gates without dismounting.
In truth, no one had taught Luzi these things either. The high-ranking officials he encountered were merely lords and generals; he had never imagined he would one day meet Zhou Tianzi. All he learned about etiquette was related to visiting lords.
Once he learned they were heading to Luoyi, he understood what the king intended. Grateful for his eagerness to learn and concerned about potential differences, he sought out knowledgeable individuals for clarification. He then found out that Feng Quji understood these matters and went to learn from him, which helped him grasp that the etiquette for meeting the Son of Heaven was indeed different. After repeated study and receiving recognition, he worried there might still be mistakes and asked in detail what else needed attention.
Feng Quji responded to Luzi that etiquette stems from a heartfelt respect for the Son of Heaven, which ultimately evolved into this set of formalities for audiences. This is both the source and foundation of etiquette.
From this, it can be understood that one only needs to know the general methods and key actions; that is sufficient! If one's heart is in it, even minor mistakes along the way will be forgiven by the Son of Heaven. However, if one's heart is not in it, no matter how proper one's conduct or how standard one's actions are, it holds no significance.
Luzi firmly agreed, acknowledging that the expert's words hit the nail on the head! He had strictly adhered to the relevant etiquette, choosing to walk since the moment he set eyes on the royal city. This was not a performance for anyone; it was a sincere choice from his heart.
As the Qin Army arrived at the gates of the royal city, Luzi, dressed in general's Armor, saluted the gate guards. "Esteemed General! I am Lu Ziquan of Qin State! I have come here uninvited solely to seek my king. I kindly ask you to relay this message inside. Thank you for your trouble!"
At this time, the strength of each faction had not yet fully revealed itself. Although Qin State had ambitions to dominate the world, they were still in a preparatory phase. However, rumors spread astonishingly fast, and even this peaceful city, indifferent to external affairs, had heard about it.
Moreover, the Qin Army had passed through Zhou Tianzi City several times without removing their helmets, which solidified their disrespect towards the emperor. Especially during a recent incident when the Wuan Jun passed through Zhou Tianzi City without even dismounting from their Chariot, leading to a very unfavorable perception of Qin People in Luoyi.
Luzi was unaware of this situation, and Feng Quji had not informed him. Therefore, he donned his Qin Army attire upon entering Luoyi, aiming to present a more formal image for his faction.
The city guards squinted at the group, looking for faults to criticize but found none. Fortunately, they were adept at nitpicking and quickly assessed the situation. "Hmm! You can enter the city, but please hand over all your bows and crossbows!"
"What do you mean!?"
Upon hearing someone deliberately making things difficult, Li Xin was the first to object. Weapons were essential for soldiers; surrendering them was akin to cutting off their hands! The prohibition on carrying ranged weapons applied specifically to entering the palace. Furthermore, soldiers with ranged weapons would never meet the emperor!
Li Xin stepped forward angrily and shouted, "Looking at this Brother in his Military Uniform, he must also be a soldier. This is only the outer city of the royal city; where does this demand for surrendering ranged weapons come from?!"
The gate guard's Officer sneered and ignored the outburst, turning to Luzi. "Hmph! Is this how you Qin People behave with such disrespect!? The highest-ranking Officer of your Troops hasn't spoken yet, and a mere Sergeant jumps up to speak for you?"
If it weren't for his willingness to travel with Luzi, Li Xin, who would at least be a Centurion upon returning to his unit, couldn't help but laugh in anger upon hearing this. He scrutinized the gate officer, who held a rank equivalent to two Sergeants, and asked, "Which one of your eyes sees me as a mere Sergeant!?"
Though unable to interject, Luzi understood that they were being deliberately provoked. He gestured for Sun Thirteen to pull Li Dazui back into line behind them. In his view, even commoners under the emperor's feet deserved respect, let alone these officers standing before him.
They have the pride of their capital; just the housing prices in the royal city can scare you! Not convinced? If you have the ability, move here and live!
As Li Xin, who was just about to jump up and start cursing, was dragged away by the crowd, Luzi calmly saluted the gate officer and said, "I truly apologize for earlier! I must offer my apologies here! We all have military duties, so I hope the general can be lenient."
When it comes to Official Position, Luzi is at least a general commanding 150,000 troops. If he were willing, the injured Commander Bai Qi might even hand over command of hundreds of thousands of Qin Army troops to this future regent favored by King Zhao of Qin.
It is precisely because of this possibility that Luzi has always been reluctant to take on Military matters. In his view, it is enough to have a gilded title in the army. If one takes oneself too seriously, it will ultimately lead to no one taking you seriously. Understanding that every strength has its weaknesses is more important than anything else!
At this moment, Luzi can humbly refer to himself as a mere general and even apologize to the other party, which already gives them enough face. But unexpectedly, they don't care at all!
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