Chapter 192 Visiting the Holy City
Donghe is a typical Western city prototype, centered on churches, and the streets also extend from the center to all directions. They do not pay attention to symmetry. They can live or do business along the streets. The markets are all over the city, and residents are mainly merchants.
The clothes of people entering and leaving the Pope are almost the same in shape, all in a single color, mainly brown and gray, and look very dull. There are also some arrogant figures, wearing red robes, some with golden patterns, and something like badges on their chests. The soldiers guarding the church also have red uniforms, with gold metal decorations on their bodies, while the soldiers patrolling mostly have black uniforms, giving people a feeling of depression.
Tang Feifan and Ban Tianyou just looked around and didn't get close to him. He didn't want to cause any trouble because of this. This place is much more complicated than Linton.
The Pope District was also open after it, with more magnificent buildings here, and those who entered and exited were all dressed in luxurious people. Their clothes were completely different from those of the people in the civilian area. They were colorful in colors and varied in shapes, and were decorated with precious metals.
The soldiers guarding those important buildings looked extremely dazzling in golden armor, and the soldiers wearing silver armor were also surrounded by soldiers wearing silver armor, who were equally majestic.
"This is the King's District. Do you see that golden roof building?" Ban Tianyou said to a building in the distance under a tree: "It is the observatory that belongs to the king. It is said that the king used this to exercise power on behalf of heaven, but it was later replaced by religion. They claimed to be the servants of God and directly accepted God's will."
"Why isn't the king very angry?" Tang Feifan said.
"For those aspiring kings, this is true. They are definitely uncomfortable being restricted by the pope. However, most kings are supported by the pope and are all foolish and inhumane people who only know how to eat, drink and enjoy. They are not restricted by religion and have certain rights and have a comfortable life. They have no idea of resisting." Ban Tianyou couldn't help but mock him.
"Then these soldiers are all noble soldiers?" Tang Feifan said.
"Maybe, they should be servants of the noble forces, or some noble children participated. Those silver-armored soldiers may be fools, but the golden-armored soldiers should be real materials." Ban Tianyou shook his head and said, "I don't know much, but I know that these people are very obsessed with gold. People who can wear gold are either noble status or extraordinary strength."
What is completely different from the Pope is that there are few pedestrians in the Kings. Apart from the soldiers, almost all the exquisite and wealthy carriages passed by. Those who came out were all dressed in luxury. It seemed that walking was a torture for them, and their cars always had to be parked very close.
The two of them were dressed completely differently than the people here, but they didn't have to think about it. They were definitely not locals. In order to avoid suspicion, Tang Feifan and Ban Tianyou left quickly.
Behind the King's District is a wide river. Neat trees are planted on both sides of the river, full of greenness, and cobblestone roads along the river. A lamp is hung on the trees every few meters. Every night, someone lights these lamps. Some royal people will spread by the river after supper, and the evening breeze blows, so you are comfortable.
Unfortunately, Tang Feifan and Ban Tianyou could not enjoy such treatment. They hurriedly passed by, climbed a bridge, and came to the other side of the river.
This river originated from a large river in the August Empire, from the west to the east, and that river originated from the cold and mysterious north. It is said to be the arrangement of God. This is also one of the reasons why Donghe Holy City became a holy city. Therefore, the two empires also spent a huge amount of money on maintaining this river. This reminded Tang Feifan of the Holy River of Tole, which was also the road to God. There is also the Holy Abbey of Noqi in the north.
"The masters of the Noqi Holy Dao Academy are relatively powerful. I don't know if Donghe, which gathers the world's forces, has a corner of the Holy Dao Academy. If that's the case, I have to be careful." Tang Feifan thought this way, and unknowingly crossed the arch bridge.
Looking down from the fence on the shore, you can see the clear river water reflecting shimmering light in the sun, and fish swim by from time to time. Passers-by said that there will be extremely gorgeous cruise ships passing by here at night, and those who take the boat are either rich or noble.
After crossing the bridge, it was a noisy and bustling area. The environment here was much worse than that of the Kings and the Popes. Tang Feifan thought that he had found the reason why there were always remote alleys, because there were often dirty piles or strange-colored liquids in those alleys, which emitted a foul smell. Most people should not like to step into it.
In such a downtown city, Tang Feifan and Ban Tianyou found a pure land, which was quiet and covered a vast area, but ordinary people were not allowed to enter.
Tang Feifan and Ban Tianyou took a passerby to explain in the name of a traveler. The man was a little unhappy at first, and he looked at them with a little contempt, but when he saw the bright gold coins, he immediately showed a kind and enthusiastic smile.
According to him, this is the college district, which brings together all schools in Donghe Holy City, specializing in teaching students religion, literature, mathematics, astronomy and other subjects. Almost all future aristocrats or knights are cultivated. Because the enrollment standards of these schools are not high and the requirements for family members are not high, many civilians will also go to school here. This is where many civilians change their destiny, but their background determines that only a small group of civilians can change their destiny.
It is a pity for the two of them to not be able to go to the college area to observe carefully. They were both eager to study. I heard that this place has the richest collection in the world, so they all had some longing for it. But this is nothing. If you just go in like this, you will still cause trouble.
The Pope and Kings are in the north of the city. This river is the dividing line. The south area of the river is the Nancheng, which is the urban area where Tang Feifan and Ban Tianyou are located at this time. This place is more prosperous and lively than the northern city area, and is also worse.
The bad thing is that there are many brothels and taverns here, which makes it seem like a mixture of fish and dragons, including nobles, civilians, swordsmen and knights, etc.
Since Tang Feifan was impressed by Caifenglou, he really wanted to see the brothel here. This name made him feel very uncomfortable, but after watching the scene here, he felt relieved.
The brothels in Donghe are still very different from those in Linton’s brothels. There is only primitive throbbing here, and the air is full of impulsive smell. Linton’s brothels are much more elegant, and the majority of people who sell their skills but not in their own body will even be involved.
Ban Tianyou didn't know, and even encouraged Tang Feifan to go in and give it a try, but Tang Feifan decisively refused. In his opinion, it was full of rouge powder, although it still made him blush and his heart beat faster.
Chapter completed!