Seeing that there were only ten days left before the New Year, Li Chengqian made a prompt decision and decided to put aside the many matters at hand for the time being.

After all, even if you are the emperor, you cannot be worse than cattle and horses. During such an important festival as the Chinese New Year, you should at least leave some time for yourself to rest and relax, right?

After finding sufficient reasons and comfort for myself in this way.

Li Chengqian enthusiastically invited Mr. Qi to accompany him and prepared to travel around Chang'an City.

Because Zhang Xianhuai had not returned yet, Li Chengqian thought about it again and again and decided to have Qin Biwu accompany him for protection.

He carefully arranged a group of Jinyiwei to secretly protect him to prevent any unexpected events from happening.

Li Chengqian put on an extremely thick cashmere robe and walked out of the palace slowly and leisurely under the strict protection of the Jinyiwei.

Mr. Qi was already wearing a brocade robe and waiting outside the palace gate.

He saw Li Chengqian appear at a glance and hurried forward with a smile on his face.

He clasped his hands together respectfully, bowed politely and said, "Your Majesty!"

Li Chengqian waved his hand slightly and said softly, "Today we are on a private visit in disguise, so there is no need to be bound by the red tape of the court."

"You call me the shopkeeper, and I'll call you the accountant. We can each talk about our own affairs and be at ease."

Li Chengqian turned around and glanced at Qin Biwu beside him, and said seriously, "Biwu, from now on, you will just be a waiter, but don't forget it."

After serving in the Jinyiwei, Qin Biwu had long been accustomed to all kinds of commands and rules. At this moment, he subconsciously clasped his fists and shouted loudly: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Seeing this, Li Chengqian glared at him in feigned anger.

Qin Biwu then scratched his head shyly and quickly changed his tone, "I understand, boss!"

Li Chengqian looked at Qin Biwu like this, feeling quite satisfied. He nodded slightly and said loudly, "Let's go and have a good stroll in a crowded place."

At this time, Chang'an City was extremely lively and the atmosphere of the New Year was becoming more and more intense.

As the New Year was approaching, envoys from various countries flocked to Chang'an because of the New Year's party.

Compared with last year, Chang'an City has undergone earth-shaking and amazing changes.

These scenes of prosperity and splendor left the foreigners stunned, and they all marveled deeply at the astonishing strength of the Tang Dynasty.

"Thousands of officials look forward to Chang'an, and tens of thousands of nations pay homage to the Tang Dynasty." This reputation is by no means false or exaggerated.

Every time the New Year is approaching, except for the envoys sent to Tang Dynasty.

Even envoys from various countries would come to the Tang Dynasty in an endless stream to pay tribute, and express their sincere gratitude for the Tang Dynasty's careful protection and strong support for them over the past year.

When Li Shimin was in power, he would often give more generous and generous gifts in return to these small countries that came to pay tribute, in order to fully demonstrate to them the unparalleled wealth and strength of the Tang Dynasty.

Times have changed, and Li Chengqian now does not intend to continue this practice.

Our great Tang Dynasty is so poor that it is almost begging for food. Many of our people are still living in hardship and hardship. Where can we get the money to support your small, vassal states?

It’s not enough for me!

The layout of Chang'an City has changed greatly this year. The bustling flow of people seems to be drawn by an invisible force, and almost all of them gather in the prosperous East Market and West Market.

The rest of the market towns have all been quietly labeled with large, eye-catching "demolition" characters.

As soon as the spring of next year, the Ministry of Industry will start construction with great fanfare to demolish all these places and then rebuild them into a more magnificent and fully functional shopping mall.

Only the East Market and the West Market, because of their large scale and prosperous business, as well as the need during the Chinese New Year, became the last projects to be demolished and rebuilt.

Li Chengqian's destination today is the famous East Market.

To be honest, when Li Chengqian was actually in the surging crowd of the East Market, he began to regret it.

The huge crowds of people before me were so crowded that I could not imagine.

You should choose some quiet and secluded alleys to take a leisurely stroll, so that you can better relax your mood.

But now that everyone is here, I have no choice but to follow the flow of people and move my feet with difficulty in this crowded crowd, enduring the embarrassment of being squeezed by so many people.

Qin Biwu was physically strong and, with his own courage, he struggled to clear a path for Li Chengqian and Mr. Qi in the crowd, and tried his best to protect the two from being pushed and shoved.

The Jinyiwei who were disguised and cleverly hiding in the crowd were also secretly using all their skills to frantically try to create some space for the three of them to barely walk.

"Boss, please be careful!" Qin Biwu's face was full of anxiety, and he shouted at the top of his voice.

"I understand, waiter!" Li Chengqian responded loudly.

"Are you okay, Mr. Accountant?" Li Chengqian asked Mr. Qi again with concern.

"Boss, I'm fine!" Mr. Qi also answered loudly.

The three of them struggled to squeeze in the crowded crowd for a long time before they managed to squeeze into a small road in the East Market that was relatively less crowded.

Li Chengqian and Mr. Qi were both exhausted and panting heavily.

Li Chengqian frowned and said helplessly, "To be honest, the body odor of these foreigners is really strong and pungent!"

Mr. Qi also felt the same way and nodded repeatedly.

After the two of them caught their breath, they looked at each other and then couldn't help laughing at each other.

Qin Biwu did not notice any strange smell. He was born in the military and had been working in the barracks for many years. He was already accustomed to such strange smells and had developed a physique that was "immune to all odors."

Li Chengqian was about to discuss the next itinerary with Mr. Qi when he turned his head inadvertently. In that instant, his eyes were attracted by several familiar figures.

All I could hear was that rough and heroic voice: "Brother Li, there are too many people here. I, Old Cheng, will squeeze in for you."

Li Shimin's face was full of helplessness. He shook his head lightly and sighed, "Forget it, Old Cheng, don't squeeze in. Let's wait until the crowd disperses before we leave!"

Yuchi Jingde was like a door god, guarding Li Shimin closely, watching his surroundings vigilantly, not giving any suspicious person the chance to get close.

Li Tai had a helpless look on his face, his body swaying back and forth with the surging crowd, looking quite embarrassed.

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