Sadr Palace.

In appearance, this is more like a castle commonly found in the West. In fact, its real name is not the Sadr Palace, but the Château Jacques. It was built in the 1st century BC and has been destroyed and rebuilt several times.

On this basis, the entire castle forms a hill of more than ten meters. It is said that in its heyday, the fort contained palaces, treasury, residences of officials, armory, mosques, workshops, prisons, and other buildings.

Today, it is not as large as it used to be, but it still covers an area of nearly four hectares. In Puhua City, a city within a city is formed.

The Magaok-Atari Mosque, which is crowded with believers, is difficult to compare. However, the height is not as high as the Kayan Minaret near the mosque. It is nearly fourteen zhang high, and it can be seen anywhere in Puhua City.

At this time, Li Chengji came to the front of the Sadr Palace, and two tower-shaped columns formed a gate. At the top is a vaulted dome with botanical motifs and verses from the Prophet Muhammad in the Qur'an.

"Young Eunuch Zhang, the master and the governor, are already waiting in the palace." , a black family slave waiting by the door, after seeing Zhang Timing's figure, he saluted.

Nodding, Zhang Timing pointed to Li Chengji, who had just gotten out of the carriage, and said, "This is Li Baihu personally sealed by Juer Khan." ”。 Because all the countries in the Western Regions are descendants of the Turks, the leaders of many tribes have called themselves 'Khan'. Therefore, when Dezong Yelu Dashi went west, in order to better control the Western Regions. With the support of the ministers, he ascended the throne as the emperor and proclaimed himself Khan.

And in order to show the prestige of the Great Liao, it was distinguished from 'Taohuashi Khan', 'Bogra Khan', and 'Arslan Khan', and Dezong proclaimed himself 'Ju'er Khan'. In Chinese, it is 'the sweat of all sweats'.

Therefore, among the vassal states, most of the titles of the Great Liao monarchs are Juer Khan. There is a big difference with the title of the saint in the pilgrimage.

When the black slave heard this, he immediately saluted Li Chengji. led Li Chengji and others and marched straight to the palace.

It took them about a stick of incense before they came to a huge palace with ruby and emeralds on the outer walls. The carved beams and painted columns on it are extremely magnificent. The tall spire cast a shadow on the ground.

Before he could enter the door, two figures walked out of the room. After looking closely, I found that both of them were middle-aged people in gorgeous costumes. The middle-aged man on the left has millet hair and is slightly shorter. The face is wide and slightly rich. The middle-aged man on the right has all black hair and is taller. The face is long and elegant.

"Governor Alp, you're afraid you've been here for some time, haven't you?" , Zhang Timing saluted Arp first, then turned his face away, and said to Sadr Jahan: "This is Li Baihu, I can bring it to you." ", pointing to Li Chengji as he spoke.

Hearing this, Sadr Jahan immediately smiled and said to Li Chengji: "Young nephew Li, Jiuwen Er is a young man. When I saw it today, it really lived up to its name. ”。 Although this praise is too unreliable. But the courtesies are still exchanged, and Li Chengji is not good at losing the courtesy.

According to the etiquette of the Muslims, he replied: "Uncle praised! ”。 When Sadr Jahan heard this, his smile immediately deepened.

At this time, Alp also interjected: "Hahaha... Young nephew Li should not be too modest. His father is Li Zhongshu and is very knowledgeable. Young nephew Li has heard and seen it, and he is very incomparable. ”。

Li Chengji had to reply to his uncle, and said again and again that he didn't dare to be.

Hearing this honorific title, Alp's eyebrows were filled with a bit of joy.

After entering, a table of wine and food has been prepared. Several musicians are also ready on the side. When they sat down, a group of beauties dressed in tulle and with lovely appearances also began to dance.

"Young nephew Li!" Sadr Jahan gestured as he raised his silver glass.

Li Chengji hurriedly greeted him and said that he would do it first as respect. A burst of sweetness with a particularly strong aftertaste immediately stimulates the taste buds. This is a fruit wine called 'Nabid', also known as jujube. It is the juice of fresh grapes, dried raisins or dates, and slightly fermented fruit wine.

Because it is not intoxicating, it is considered legal by the Hanafi sect of Islam.

The dishes on the table are also very generous! Like steamed lamb, the meat is very fresh and tender. There are also horse meat, snake meat, fish meat, etc., even pangolins that are not available in the river area, and they are also brought from India. It is a variety of rare and rare treasures, and there are all kinds of them. may have inquired about Li Chengji's preference for the Central Plains diet, and there were flowers and rice, soup cakes and other things on the table.

After three rounds of drinking, Sadr Jahan still didn't get to the point. Li Chengji was not in a hurry, so he continued to be polite with him.

After such a full meal, the waiter served all kinds of desserts and melons and fruits. And there is tea to help remove the smell.

"Young nephew Li, if you are free, you have to go to your uncle's mansion to go around. It's not as comprehensive as Sadr Jahan, but it's not too different. Alp took a sip of tea, rinsed his mouth, and said in a determined tone.

"Deserved! Deserved! Li Chengji should admit.

Sadr Jahan also put down his teacup and said loudly: "The hospitality at the Governor's Mansion is from the Bijahan Mansion. I also forgot that when Young Master Li went, don't blame Jia Han's burrow for being vulgar and inconsiderate. ”。

Li Chengji would not admit it, and retorted: "Uncle's mansion, Fengge Dragon Tower, is very luxurious. Compared to the palace of Peach Blossom Stone Khan, it is not too much. There are also delicious food and wine, and beautiful women dance. Hearing the good news again, it is really intoxicating. ”。

Sadr Jahan couldn't stop laughing at these good words. said tentatively: "A few days ago, because of the business matter, you and my uncle and nephew had a little gap. Although there is a young eunuch Zhang who is doing things for this, it is not as simple as meeting and talking in detail. Therefore, a feast was held today to relieve the gap. ”。

Knowing that when it comes to the topic, Li Chengji is not sloppy. nodded, and said very seriously: "When I didn't see my uncle, my little nephew still had a little misunderstanding about my uncle. Here, I won't be with you! ”。

Sadr Jahan immediately said that it was all right! The fat on his face was also squeezed together by the smile.

Li Chengji secretly laughed, and continued: "But when I saw it today, my little nephew's heart was relieved. Although there is a little money unsettled, my uncle has a large amount of money, and he must not account for the wealth outside his body. ”。

"Ahem, ahem... Hehehe, Sadr Jahan immediately smiled awkwardly. Originally, he also wanted Li Chengji to stop pursuing the matter of money. But just now Li Chengji wore a top hat for a while, which made him a little speechless.

Arp also meant the same thing, and immediately relieved Sadr Jahan and said: "What the young nephew said is good. But since there is a gap in the businessman's heart, it is better to brush this matter away today. If you care about money, some adults are not beautiful. ”。