After four years of construction, Luoyang had long since taken on the appearance of a colossal city.
Under Yuwen Kai's supervision, it had been completed on schedule according to the three-year construction period. With ample time, abundant manpower, high enthusiasm among the laborers, and plentiful materials prepared in advance, the construction had been carried out very well.
At the very least, it was three times better than the Luoyang Yang Guang had originally built.
However, this colossal city still lacked the walls of its outer city. At present, only the inner city and imperial city walls had been completed. The outer city walls were still under construction and were only half finished.
The unfinished sections were on the east and north sides, looking like a gaping, bloodthirsty maw opened wide to welcome Wang Yan, this great contributor.
"Ha ha ha..."
Yang Guang burst into laughter and trotted forward to greet him. "Ziyan, Ziyan, you're finally back! Ha ha..."
"This subject has fortunately not failed Your Majesty's trust."
Wang Yan respectfully cupped his hands in salute.
After the ruler and subject had put on a full show of mutual regard, a large group rode back into the city. Wang Yan and Yang Guang remained at the front, riding side by side and speaking privately.
This time, however, they did not discuss any matters of state. Yang Guang merely asked about the details of Northeast China and Goguryeo, seeking to understand what things were truly like over there. That was how the journey passed.
Yang Guang did not mention how he intended to arrange Wang Yan's future duties. When they arrived at Wang Yan's home, he merely told him to bathe and rest, then attend a banquet at the palace that evening...
Wang Yan's return threw the household into a flurry. Everyone