Ding Qin didn't want to explain too much, so he just said, "Hmm." I've heard of it, but I haven't seen it myself. ”

Pang Shi couldn't hide his joy, "In this way, the city lord wants to invite you in, and it's even more so." He thought for a moment and said, "Brother Ding, I suggest you stay." After all, the city lord is kind, and you have the information he needs, why don't I go and report it, and we will go and meet the city lord. In this way, your team can get more preferential treatment. ”

Ding Qin shook his head, "The director's kindness is appreciated in my heart." It's just that our team is special, and I can't decide alone, so we have to discuss whether to meet the city lord or not. ”

Pang Shi didn't mean to blame, "Normal, normal." In this case, I will come back early tomorrow morning, and I hope that my brother will give me a face. ”

He simply arched his hand, turned and gave some orders to the guards who were here to maintain order, and went out alone.

After he left, Mo Hafei stepped forward and whispered to Ding Qin, "I always feel that their reasons are a bit far-fetched. From the outside, we should not be much different from other caravans. ”

Ding Qin nodded, "I know." To this day, I can't figure out why they wanted us to enter the city from the beginning. ”

"Is there a possibility, it has something to do with your identity? You have lost your memory, it doesn't mean that others don't remember you." ”

Ding Qin actually has this kind of speculation himself. "I'm not sure. But if they do recognize me, why do they ask me by name? Is it a temptation, or a confirmation?"

"And what are you going to do now?" asked Mohafei.

Ding Qin looked at the crowd here, "If you don't object, tomorrow morning, I decided to meet this city lord and ask about it." If possible, I will propose our intention to the lord of the castle, open the castle as soon as possible, and let us go. ”

Mo Hafei nodded, "Okay, for the time being, I'll do as you say." It's just that I don't know if Moyin and Cheng Ying can find us successfully. ”

"They should know about something so big happening outside the city. During this time, according to my observations, Cheng Ying's ability to adapt to changes should be good, and she will not do anything abrupt. As for Mo Yin, I believe she should be able to make the right judgment as well. When Ding Qin said this, he was obviously more worried about Mo Yin, after all, it was the first time she had acted alone.

"I hope so. I organize people to rest. Mo Hafei's tone was worried as he turned and walked back to the group.

It wasn't until dawn that the people here quieted down. After this night's catastrophe, many people can only fall asleep when their bodies are at their most sleepy. In their sleep, many people will suddenly wake up, and then hold the people around them and tremble.

Ding Qin stayed awake all night. It's not that he doesn't want to rest, but he's afraid that something will happen in the city.

Thankfully, until sunrise, no Fire Protectors appeared, and there was no commotion. Most of my team had slept and were in much better spirits than last night.

However, Cheng Ying and Mo Yin, neither of them appeared.

Although I believe that these two people are not idle people, Ding Qin's worries in his heart can't help but increase. After all, this is Icecanal City, a city that everyone has never been to before.

At breakfast, the head of the foreign affairs department, Pang Shi, came again. This time, he handed over other affairs to his subordinates, and he walked straight to Ding Qin, "Brother Ding, I don't know how you discussed?"

Ding Qin nodded, "Okay, I'll go with you to see the city lord." ”

Pang Shi couldn't stop laughing on his face, "That's it, that's really good." The lord of the city is ready, and we can go at any time. I don't know who Brother Ding is going to take with him?"

"Myself. Ding Qin said very calmly, "They all stay here." ”

Master Pang was somewhat surprised, but quickly covered the expression on his face with a habitual smile, "Okay, then I'll take Brother Ding alone." ”

Ding Qin also gave a brief explanation to Mo Hafei, and then left with Master Pang.

Along the way, Ding Qin was also deliberately observing the internal situation of Ice Canal City.

In the entire interior of Ice Canal City, there is only one main road, which is the valley formed between the two mountains. From this point to the center, the other streets stretch outward in the form of tree branches, and then form a transportation network according to the needs of the complex. In some areas, due to the protrusion of the mountain, it is convenient to carry out certain excavation on the mountain, and semi-open caves are built for living or storage.

Throughout the city, incandescent crystals are used very extensively, so after entering the city, it is obviously much warmer than outside. The streets of the city are extremely clean, and it is rare to see debris scattered on the roads.

may be related to the current martial law in the whole city, there are not many people coming and going in the ice canal city, and it is not prosperous at first glance. Moreover, all the people who go out are also accustomed to walking in an orderly manner, and they do not see half of the mess, and they seem to be completely integrated with the environment in the city, and they are very harmonious.

Ding Qin has walked through so many cities, and such a scene is rare, and even said that he has never seen it.

After walking for five or six miles, a relatively tall building complex appeared in front of me. The road also follows the complex on both sides, like a roundabout.

Pang Shi said, "Due to the special distribution of the overall buildings of Bingqu City, we have built a council courtyard at the north and south ends to facilitate meeting guests and discussing affairs. This is the South Reception House. In the north of the city, about seven miles away from the North Chengguan, there is also a similar reception house. ”

"In addition to receiving visitors, the reception house also has the function of transit. Because the administrative, military, and commercial centers of our city are all located in the middle of the city, thirty or forty miles away from the north and south of the city, there are many inconveniences. Therefore, the transfer of internal and external materials, and the phased arrangement and garrison of guards are also completed in the reception hospital. ”

"All the buildings are made of incandescent crystal, which ensures a warm and comfortable environment. Due to the night attack of the Fire Clan last night, and at the same time, in order to meet you, our city lord is already in the South Guest Courtyard. ”

Pang Shi stopped when he said this, and looked at Ding Qin, "Brother Ding Qin, I feel that the city lord treats you sincerely. ”

Ding Qin smiled. "Then I don't know the name of the city lord?"

Pang Shi said, "The city lord's surname is Xiong, and his name is Xiong Da. In addition, today you can also meet our deputy city lord, the Chronicle. ”

"Your city lord, but the family is hereditary?" Ding Qin found that the surnames of the city lord and the deputy city lord were not the same, so he naturally asked this question.

Pang Shi said, "It's not hereditary. Our Ice Canal City is relatively special, there are two big families, which respectively control the most resources in Ice Canal City, that is, the Xiong family and the Ji family. The two families once had a deep conflict over the rule of Ice Canal, but later they also realized that being enemies could only hurt each other, and it was better to be peaceful and win-win. Therefore, Ice Canal City has formed a competitive employment mechanism. ”

"Every five years, Icecanal City will have a mayoral election, in which the residents vote on which one will be elected lord based on the commitment made by the two families and their previous performance in the previous five years. After one family wins, the one who loses naturally becomes the deputy city lord. At the same time, all the management positions in the city, such as the Foreign Affairs Department, the Military Department, the Management Department, the Commercial Department, etc., will also be elected after this. ”

"For these functions, it is not necessarily limited by the family. For example, I came from a farming family and worked my way up to a managerial position, and three years ago I was elected director of the Foreign Affairs Department. ”

When Pang Shi talked about his experience, he couldn't help but have a little pride on his face. Of course, Ding Qin can also experience this pride in gradually gaining recognition and realizing value by virtue of his own strength.

"So it is fair in your city. Ding Qin said.

"There are always two sides to the story. For most people, that's fair. Pang Shi didn't say anything, as if he had thought of something.

When I walked outside the South Reception Courtyard, the guard at the door automatically gave way to the entrance. Ding Qin was about to enter, but heard a commotion from the east side.

He and Pang Shi turned their heads at the same time, but saw that there were several guards coming over there, escorting a woman in tights.

Ding Qin couldn't help but chuckle in his heart. The woman's hair was disheveled, her head hung down, and her face could not be seen clearly. However, his figure is somewhat similar to Moyin's.

"This is ......" frowned, Ding Qin asked Master Pang tentatively.

Pang Shi obviously didn't know the details either. When they got closer, he greeted them and said, "Who is this?"

The leader of the guards recognized Master Pang and saluted, "Report to the Director, this is the spy we just discovered from a hidden place. Preparations are now underway for further interrogation in the South Prison. ”

His voice was not small, and Ding Qin heard it clearly, which made him even more nervous.

Pang Shi asked again, "But has it something to do with last night's night attack?"

The guard said, "I can't be sure yet. When we found her, she was trying to hide. If the Director wants to know, after our interrogation, we will report to the Director. ”

"No need. Master Pang waved his hand, "This is not the purview of my Foreign Affairs Department, I just asked after encountering it, and I didn't want to interfere." You go according to the procedure. ”

After speaking, he turned to Ding Qin again, "Let's go." ”

Ding Qin naturally didn't want to ask more. Moreover, she couldn't see her face, just from her figure, Ding Qin couldn't tell whether she was Moyin or not. After entering the reception house, he said, "How is this kind of thing?"

Pang Shi said, "Not much. It was only after the Fire Clan's raid on the mines that a similar situation began to appear. Ice Canal City has always been peaceful and tranquil, but recently, it has been harassed by the Fire Clan, and there are many unstable factors. ”

As he walked like this, in front of the largest building in the council, Pang Shi stopped and said to Ding Qin, "Brother, we have arrived." This is the main building of the South Council Guest House, which we are used to calling the South Building. The city lord and deputy city lord, as well as some other personnel, are waiting inside, let's go in. ”