Chapter 29 Ten Years of Lonely Lamp
Zhang Yang's room was still the one who lived in during the day. Because of today's events and heavy rain, Zuiyue Tower closed early, and the entire inn was also dark. Only the sound of raindrops falling outside the window could be heard. ↗
There was a wooden bed under her body, so the pillow was sewn with fabric instead of porcelain pillows. Otherwise, Zhang Yang would have to be stiff on the next morning. After analyzing the current situation in his heart, Zhang Yang gradually fell asleep in the sound of rain like a lullaby. In his dream, Zhang Yang dreamed that he had learned peerless martial arts, stepped on the left foot with his god and An Shigeng's right foot, and was invincible in the world...
"Wow, why are you just getting up now? Come and have breakfast?" Zhui Ming greeted Zhang Yang.
"Good morning." Tie Shou was a person who was not good at talking in private and greeted Zhang Yang.
The next morning, after being woken up by a waiter knocking on the door and washing up, Zhang Yang found that Zhuiming and Tiexhou had already gotten up and were having breakfast in the hall. It was similar to modern breakfast, porridge + steamed buns + pickles, and cooked eggs. Although it was simple, it was very practical and classic combination.
After breakfast, the heavy rain outside still did not stop. However, the rain continued from last night to now. It seemed that this would not stop for a while. The originally hot weather became a little cold under the continuous rain.
"I'll go to the shopkeeper's place to get a few umbrellas, and then go to the Shenhou Mansion to meet with the gentleman and the others."
Tiexue gave a few instructions, then went to the shopkeeper of Zuiyue Tower to get a few umbrellas. This kind of thing is almost common in the inn. In addition to umbrellas, there are also straw raincoats, but they are only worn when traveling far away. Therefore, it is not useful.
Chasing his life, Zhang Yang followed Tie Shou and walked along the street paved with bluestone to the Shenhou Mansion. Zhang Yang was surprised to find out along the way. Most of the rain on the street was along the high and low trends, and it flowed into the crypts on both sides of the street, and the roads neatly covered by bluestone were not muddy at all. From this, it can be foreseen that Kaifeng Mansion, also known as the capital, has a complete and complete underground drainage system.
A good drainage system is very important for a big city. Even if it is placed in the present, this project is time-consuming and laborious, and requires pre-design and careful calculation. However, the Song Dynasty had already completed this great project, which gave Zhang Yang more knowledge of the real Song Dynasty in history.
It’s a pity that it is the late Northern Song Dynasty, and the most prosperous time has passed away. Whether it is Baolongtu Baoheichar, who is in Kaifeng Prefecture, or the great talents of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song dynasties, Wang Anshi, and Fan Zhongyan, they have all passed away, which has to be said to be a pity.
Stepping on the bluestone and bypassing the flying building, the three of them finally arrived at the destination along a long official road. Looking up, there was a gate facing the street at the end of the street. There were no pedestrians on the roads on both sides at this moment. Instead, they could see some traces left by setting up stalls.
"There is the Shenhou Mansion there. The gentleman doesn't like the strictness of the six doors. So he chose the place here." Tiexander walked while telling Zhang Yang and Zhuiming about the Shenhou Mansion.
Along the way, Zhang Yang also had a general understanding of the Shenhou Mansion. Now, except for the three of them, there are only Zhuge Zheng, Wuqing and Dingdang, who are running errands.
Unlike the mansions of most officials, there are no servants in the Shenhou Mansion. Whether it is cooking, washing clothes, or cleaning the mansion, they all do it themselves. In a feudal society, it has to be said to be an unconventional act, and Zhang Yang would not think that Zhuge Zheng, I can't afford the money to hire a short-term worker.
Zhui Ming also has a good impression of the Shenhou Mansion. At least compared with the Six Gates, there is no need to worry about so many rules.
When he approached the gate, Zhang Yang was shocked to find that there were two groups of firewood outside the gate, and there was an old table outside the gate. This place did not look like the Shenhou Mansion, it was simply a slum!
Tie Shou noticed Zhang Yang and Zhui Sheng's expressions, coughed twice, and said, "Well, sir usually treats freely for others here, and many people are used to coming here to trade. With us present, there are few thieves in this area, so the people are relieved."
As soon as the three of them walked outside the gate, they ran over with sharp eyes and picked everyone up. At this moment, it was around 10 o'clock in the morning. Because it was raining, there were fewer people on most streets. Zhuge Zheng, I did not read the file, but waited for the two of them in the lobby.
Seeing the three of them coming in, Zhuge Zheng took the initiative to stand up and bowed and said, "Brother Zhui, Brother Zhang, welcome to the Shenhou Mansion!"
In addition to the characteristics of opening the door, the Shenhou Mansion is not much different from the mansions of ordinary officials and wealthy families. In addition to the front yard, the Shenhou Mansion also has a backyard and an open playground for practicing martial arts. There are three main buildings, the lobby and the study, and there are other bedrooms, storage rooms, kitchens, toilets, etc. that lead to the back yard.
"Shenhou Mansion, this is a plaque granted by the official family. It looks a bit famous, but it is actually just that, far worse than the six doors. Since the two brothers have joined the Shenhou Mansion, this waist card must be brought with them."
Zhuge Zheng introduced it carefully, and then took out two metal cards from the cabinet. The silver-gray metal surface was carved with complex patterns, and there were three ancient characters from the Shenhou Mansion in the middle, wearing them with a rope. Zhang Yang weighed it and weighed it about 200 grams, which was not too heavy.
"If you go out to handle a case in the future, you can directly show the Shenhou Mansion's waist card, but it is usually only used when arresting people. If you use it too much on weekdays, you will easily reveal your identity."
Dingdang and Ling'er brought a cup of hot tea to the three of them, and Zhang Yang and Zhui Sheng were now considered to have officially become members of the Shenhou Mansion.
In ancient times, things like waist cards were symbols of identity. For example, the imperial gold medal that Zhuge Zheng I held directly represented the emperor. Although the God of Capture also had a gold medal, it was different from Zhuge Zheng I. It only gave him the right to capture others, and the part of Zhuge Zheng I represented more of an identity.
Zhang Yang's palm shook and the waist card disappeared. Zhuge Zheng and Zhui Ming were no longer surprised after yesterday's experience. They knew that Zhang Yang had put away the waist card.
As the manager of the Shenhou Mansion and also the immediate superior of Zhang Yang and Zhui Ming, Zhuge Zheng briefly explained the rules of the Shenhou Mansion, and then took the two out of the lobby, passed through an inner room, and came to the center of the building, a rather wide hall.
"This is..." Zhuiming was stunned when he looked at the big pillar in the hall.
"Oh, let me introduce it. This is my study room and it is also a place where Wuqing checks the information. The bookshelf next to it is full of files for handling cases. Wuqing's legs and feet are inconvenient, so I built such a steel agency to facilitate Wuqing's case handling."
As the two approached, Zhang Yang and Zhuiming realized that the large iron pillar was actually equivalent to a bearing, standing straight on the ground, surrounded by a group of huge steel gears, and a robotic arm, with a seat at the end. At this moment, Wuqing was sitting on this seat and looking at something. Seeing the two people coming, he nodded slightly to indicate.
"Relaxed girl."
"Miss Sheng."
Zhui Ming and Zhang Yang's names for Wurong are different, but no one cares about this. Their eyes were completely attracted by this huge steel mechanism and the towering bookshelf next to them.
Zhang Yang sighed at the black technology again. You should know that in the plot, even a wheelchair driven by thoughts appeared. It is naturally not surprising that such a big guy appeared at this moment. Zhang Yang asked about the power of the mechanical device, and the result made Zhang Yang sweat all over. He was actually directly driven by his own thoughts and could also be rotated manually.
"I've gone there. Tiexue is definitely a graduate of the mechanical major. What level of technicians need to do this?"
After leading everyone to visit the Shenhou Mansion, Zhuge Zheng I returned to the lobby to read the information, leaving Zhang Yang and Zhui Ming in this open study in Noda.
"Zhang Yang, this room is yours, the one next to it is a life-chasing life, this is a ruthless room, and opposite is my studio. If you have anything, just look for me directly. If you ask Dalang and the others, they live in the backyard."
Just like Zhui Fate, Zhang Yang also took his own room. Next to Zhui Fate, there was a very neat room inside, with all the tables, chairs, beds and quilts, and a small bookshelves next to it. These things seemed to be made by Tie Shi's guy himself.
"It turns out that big guy is so awesome." Zhuiming walked around in a daze, then a little bored, ran to Zhang Yang's room and sighed.
"Yes, I didn't expect it."
Zhang Yang exclaimed, and left the room with Zhuiming, preparing to ask Wuqing if there was any case that needed help.
"The main case in the Shenhou Mansion is to investigate theft of copper coin molds, but Jia San had already caught it yesterday and the copper molds were handed over to the six doors. I guess this case can come to an end first. The remaining gentlemen have not given instructions yet."
Wuqing looked quiet and quiet, with a hint of indifference that would keep people from thousands of miles away, but in fact it was not as cold as everyone imagined. In fact, it was easy to talk. He immediately took out a few files and handed them to Zhang Yang and Zhui Ming with his thoughts.
After opening the file, Zhang Yang found that most of the records above were human lives, and many of them had been circled with cinnabar to indicate that they had been arrested or died, while Jia San was at the bottom. Zhang Yang counted carefully and found that there was also the name of Lord Xu, who was responsible for managing the money treasury.
"Do you doubt this Lord Xu?"
Chapter completed!