Chapter 53: Nothing to Grow
Although it is a neighboring country, the country of Geshen and the country of Xiangji are not directly bordered. To get to the country of Geshen from here, you need to cross a desert. The desert is long and narrow, and the distance between the two countries is already the thinnest part of it, and it takes the shortest time. Roads cannot be built in the desert, and the dunes are very loose and ever-changing. Not to mention how to build a road in the sand, even if there is, it will be buried by sand and dust overnight. Therefore, they are faced with a vast, large desert, rather than simply following a drawn path. Fortunately, with the compass that always points to the country of Xiangji, they won't get lost.
Originally, there were regular caravans between the two countries, but unfortunately, they set off many days before the caravanserais. The four of them knew that time could not be delayed for a moment, so they set off with the help of the mother of the nation. If you want to say that the carriage of Xiangji Country is also strange, this horse is said to be a horse, but it has the hump of a camel and the thick soles of its feet; Let's say it's a camel, no matter how you look at it, this face and mane belong to a horse. But they are docile, calling, and drought-tolerant, so there is no need to complain about these things.
With the customs clearance documents issued to them by the mother of the country, they came to the country of Geshen in just one day. It's not good to set off at night, because the desert at night will freeze to death. Although it is hot during the day, it is sheltered by a carport, so you don't have to be roasted by the sun. In fact, as soon as it was dark, several people obviously felt that the temperature had dropped, and their hands and feet began to chill unconsciously.
In the distance, a pitch-black wall appeared, like the last angular ink covered by the rosy sky. It's too dark to see the gaps between the bricks, probably too far away, right? The sun was clearly behind them, and the last rays of light should have illuminated the walls, but it didn't. The black here contrasts sharply with the white of the Koji country.
They easily entered the city walls. Although the guards were very surprised by their visit, they were also full of curiosity about these few strangers, perhaps it was a long time since anyone like them had come. However, as long as they saw the chapter of Xiangjiguo, their attitude was polite, and they were allowed to leave without any difficulty. Bai Ya is still a little unaccustomed.
Qi Huan thought he was troublesome: "What, do you still want to be the same as over there, let the monarch take you to live in the palace?" β
But there was a bit of temptation in his words. One of the guards who led them into the city immediately said that the Central Royal City was closed today, and Her Majesty had rested. If there is something to visit, it is better to choose a date.
"Her Majesty?"
Jun Aoyan captured this title. The king of the kingdom of the king is a woman?
"That's nature. Don't you know that? β
"Sorry, we don't know." Qi Huan asked, "Could it be that the throne of your country, not the woman?" β
"Not really. Regardless of the eldest son or eldest daughter, as long as it is the first child born, they can inherit the throne. The next monarch should have been a healthy little prince, but it's a pity that ......"
"It's a pity?"
"Alas, this is a knot in His Majesty's heart, so don't mention it. When you look back and see Your Majesty, don't talk nonsense. β
Bai Ya pondered for a while, and asked a question with some curiosity.
"How many years has the country been in the country? Is Her Majesty the Queen the first monarch? No offense, because the country of incense next door to you is like this. β
"Ah, I know what you mean, it's okay. Her Majesty is not the first monarch. The first monarch was a man, but the old man, who was old, sick, and had only one daughter, abdicated the throne before his death. In the first few years, there was a lot of scolding, saying that women were too weak and unsuitable to be the king of a country, and that the whole country was feminine, which was not good. Today's monarch is still a woman, and I don't see any inclination to lose the country. I guess those people just think they're threatening their own interests. β
"Are you sick?" Jun Aoyan blurted out, "Just those broken mouths, women can't beat them, and the light will force them to show their sense of existence." I don't have a little bit of a pound or two, and I am a good hand when I say irresponsible things to others, so I want to be shameless? β
Although this guard is a big brother, he doesn't mind. He followed by a joke that he felt that gender didn't matter. Nowadays, the whole country is singing and dancing, and it is peaceful, thanks to the generosity and intelligence unique to women. When the first queen was on the throne, it was indeed difficult to control the court. It is not until now that this national teacher has taken office that a lot of troubles have been solved.
And that national teacher is the god of songs, Kinara.
"The National Teacher is such a strong means."
There was a high probability that Bai Ya's words were teasing, but the guard just shook his head lightly and did not comment.
Whether it is a country of incense or a country of song sinking, it can be regarded as a simple folk style. The eldest brother of the guard took them to the lively area, recommended a few places to eat and live, and went back first. Along the way, they could hear many people singing on the side of the road. This may not be too strict, because the other party does not have any bowls or straw hats in front of them for begging. The performers and singers were even well-dressed, and it seemed that they stood here simply because of their hobby. Everywhere they went, they would hear different music, and because the music and singing were from weak to strong and then weak, the connection was very natural. Just like the smell of incense burners emitted by the shrines of the Xiangji country, the song Shen country replaced it with song music.
Some of the instruments they knew, some of them hadn't seen before. However, because it was getting late, they didn't stay in front of each booth for long. Compared with the soft mud and sand they walked on before, the ground in their country is mostly slate and gravel, neatly paved and stepped on steadily. Is it because the loose structure hinders the transmission of vocal music? Liu Shenghan is just guessing, not sure.
The buildings here are generally low compared to the country of Xiangji. Perhaps it's the towering walls that hold back the wind and sand so that they don't get easily submerged. In fact, at the borders of the city walls, the sand is no longer so dry.
Qi Huan picked a courtyard-style inn. There is a boxy yard here, and the ventilation and lighting are not bad. The furnishings of these rooms are simple and simple, and there are no people who travel long distances in the Nine Heavens Kingdom, but all the residents of a "big country" come and go, so that the decoration is cost-effective and makes the guests feel at home.
Although this is very different from their real home.
In the Nine Heavens, the money of their homeland was useless, and although silver was valuable, it was not the common currency of the Nine Heavens. They used a different kind of ore, which was black all over and could refract a faint blue-green color in the light. Liu Shenghan believes that there is an element of lazurite green. Because their other currency in circulation is copper platesβor other similar metals, but very different from their own copper plates. Leaving aside the difference in hardness, the pattern is completely different. In terms of technology, their copper plates are poured, not the casting method of their hometown. Because the copper plates here in the Nine Heavens Kingdom are more brittle and easy to smash. Copper plates are worth more than crushed stone because the metal they call copper is smelted from the latter. But because the purity of the ore is not uniform, the value of the crushed stone is not only the size, but also the purity, so it is difficult to distinguish. All in all, everything here seems backward relative to their perceptions.
However, Liu Shenghan said that this method of being cast in the mold in the first place may be more cost-effective than striking. If they can go back, it's worth promoting. She has a small notebook, and in addition to various creatures, there are things unique to the Nine Heavens, probably to prepare for the induction after returning.
Prices in Geshen are slightly higher. For the same amount of money, the food you can eat here is slightly worse, and I don't know if it's a difference between stores. Here, there are also many dishes that are strange in terms of naming and recipes, which are slightly different from those of the Xiangji Kingdom, but you can tell at a glance that both belong to the "strange cuisine" of the Nine Heavens Kingdom.
All in all, just don't have diarrhea. While eating, the group discussed tomorrow's countermeasures. Xiao Er, who was a miscellaneous worker, heard their conversation, put down the work in his hand, and came up curiously.
She was a half-grown girl, at an age when she was full of novelty about everything, and at an age when she was quite interested in gossip. She brought a plate of worthless fried beans to insert into the topic. It is estimated that it is because it is too late to see that there are no guests who dare to do this. If there are too many people and they are lazy, the shopkeeper at the front desk will already curse.
"Are you strangers? Going to see His Majesty? β
"What does it have to do with you?"
Bai Ya was not polite, he was always so alert. Qi Huan stabbed him with his elbow, saying that he didn't have to be so angry.
"That's a big deal! Our Majesty the Queen is particularly fond of eating our soft flower cakes. We're going to send a batch to the palace every half a month, and we'll go tomorrow. β
"You're the boss's daughter?"
"No, it's not."
"What does that have to do with you?"
"This, I, I work here, eat and live here, this is the same as my family, why doesn't it matter!"
They took the opportunity to glance at the shopkeeper in front of them, and he and the bookkeeper were facing the day's accounts. The shopkeeper looked up at her, shook his head helplessly, and continued to account with the bookkeeper. This girl, flamboyant.
"Hmph, many people want to borrow our way into the palace to pay tribute to Her Majesty. What gifts did you bring with you to your majesty? β
"Gifts?" Jun Aoyan hesitated a little, "I didn't hear that I wanted to bring a gift...... We just asked her to stamp Guan Wen. We didn't go to pay tribute, and we didn't ask her, so we ......"
"How can you do that? When you go to someone else's house, how can you be empty-handed? The half-grown girl crossed her waist a little unhappy, "I tell you, Her Majesty doesn't like anything else, but likes good food and fun." It doesn't have to be expensive, just fresh. As long as you coax her to be happy, you can meet any request. β
The lord of one side, how can he be so superficial? Moreover, even if Your Majesty is really such a "good to send" person, how can he make the country's governance smooth? Is it possible to rely on the national teacher? In this way, isn't it the same puppet kingship as the Xiangji Kingdom?
They pondered, and the meal was almost finished. Quickly sent the stinky girl away with the dishes, and they took the opportunity to sneak back to the guest room in the backyard with their luggage. The four of them put down their luggage, squeezed into a room first, and continued to discuss tomorrow's affairs.
Liu Shenghan said: "Ask the shopkeeper early tomorrow morning." Give him some money, if he can enter the palace with them, it will also save the trouble of submitting Guan Wen for approval. β
"Here's a way." Jun Aoyan weighed the money bag, "I just don't know how much it costs." β
"What are you tossing around?" Bai Ya said, "If you go with them or with us, you have to show a certificate, how much trouble can you save?" Hey, you've been tinkering for a long time, what are you doing? β
Bai Ya shouted at Qi Huan, who was rummaging through his bags. I saw him take out a small pottery bird and wipe it again. The bird is glazed and looks cute and cute.
"Uh, I wonder if this thing can be a gift......
"What did you bring with you? Don't be ashamed of being so stumbling. β
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