In the city at dusk, light green smoke is emitted from countless chimneys in the city.
A flock of gray pigeons hovered in the sky. They lingered on the rows of rooftops, looking for a pigeon nest to stay in in the afterglow of the setting sun.
On the top of the four tallest watchtowers at the top of the city, several flags of the Bena Legion were flying fiercely.
The soldiers in the watchtower carried Pagliu spears and long bows on their backs, and kept patrolling back and forth around the tower. The setting sun coated the soldiers' armor with a layer of golden light, and there was a long queue at the city gate.
, it seems that businessmen coming from all directions are waiting to enter the city. Some of them are driving carriages, and some are carrying heavy luggage on their shoulders. The long queue even forms a zigzag outside the city.
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The camp of the Bena Legion was not stationed in the city, but on the riverside east of the main city of Handanar County, occupying a large farm planted with sunflowers. Thousands of tents were set up along the river and extended into the distance.
On top of the slope.
Before going to the military camp to report his duties, Knight Trollope decided to send He Boqiang into the city first. If he was allowed to go into the city alone, He Boqiang might have to line up outside the city for most of the night. The Handanar County Battle has already begun.
, merchants from all over the place gathered here, so the city here was also crowded with people.
Many large business groups even set up their own temporary camps outside the city. He Boqiang saw a group of Thunder Rhinoceros standing by the river drinking water, and then he remembered that there seemed to be a group of Thunder Rhinoceros in the forest camp. As the forest camp was captured by the evil ghost army,
I don’t know what the fate of those Thunder Rhinoceros will be.
The Trollope knight wears the knight's badge and the noble badge. He rides on an ancient Bolan horse, and no matter where he goes, people make way for him.
Even at the crowded city gate, Trollope Knight had a smooth journey. The guards guarding the city gate did not even collect the tax for entering the city. Several guards standing at the city gate set a standard for Trollope Knight.
With the military salute, He Boqiang followed Knight Trollope into the bustling city of Handanar.
This city is not that big, with a permanent population of less than 300,000. The streets in the city are neatly built. The main streets are paved with huge stone strips. There are drainage culverts on both sides of the road. There are some culverts on both sides.
Most shops and buildings in the city are made of wood and stone. The shapes of the stones are different, so the gaps on the walls of these buildings are also very different. Generally speaking, the walls of the buildings are made of gray rocks, and the doors and windows
And the roof is a wooden frame structure.
He Boqiang lived in a tent for nearly four months. When he walked into Handanar City, he saw a vibrant city in front of him. In the rows of attics on both sides of the street market, the windows were open, and some gauze curtains were exposed from the windows.
There are also some flower pots filled with green plants on the balcony, and those thin gauze clothes on the clothes drying rod always make people full of reverie.
The shops lined up on both sides of the road have a dazzling array of goods, and the streets are filled with the aroma of a mixture of various foods. Seeing those tall, fair-skinned imperial people with long golden, red, and chestnut hair crowded together, He Boqiang
I even forgot that I was one of them. Some bold girls wore thin gauze clothes. When they passed by He Boqiang, they would never hesitate to smile on their faces. They were bold and unrestrained.
Knight Trollope on horseback deliberately slowed down, leaned over and patted He Boqiang on the shoulder, and whispered to him: "Knight Surdak, be careful with your pockets and valuables.
There are nasty thieves everywhere."
He Boqiang nodded warily.
Knight Trollope took He Boqiang to the door of a hotel called Maple Pudding at the intersection. When the waiter at the door saw Knight Trollope stop, he immediately took out a three-story wooden ladder and helped Knight Trollope off his horse.
"Watch my horse!" Knight Trollope said to a waiter beside him with a straight face, and then threw three copper coins to the waiter.
"I am willing to serve you, Lord Knight!" After taking the copper coin, the waiter said quickly.
Knight Trollope had some trouble walking. Two waiters wanted to come over to help him, but he waved their hands and refused.
Entering the lobby on the first floor of the hotel, Knight Trollope took off the nameplate from his chest and placed it at the front desk. He said to the waiter at the front desk:
“I need a clean room facing the street without being too noisy, preferably with a private bathroom”
The waiter glanced at the Trollope Knight's nameplate and immediately said with great respect:
"I will handle it for you immediately, Your Excellency Viscount!"
While the two were waiting to check in, a businessman in a formal dress next to them also took the opportunity to say to the waiter:
"Please open a room for me too"
But before he finished speaking, the waiter interrupted him without even raising his head and said:
"I'm sorry, sir, our hotel is full. Please go to other hotels to see if there are any free rooms."
The businessman in a formal dress looked a little unhappy and asked the waiter at the front desk: "But you were still checking in to the room just now?"
The waiter then raised his head and said to the businessman with a straight face: "The empty room on the third floor is specially used to entertain nobles. Do you also want to live in it?"
"Okay! I didn't mean that." The businessman spread his hands helplessly, turned around and left with his attendants.
The people in the hall on the first floor seemed to be used to seeing this kind of scene. No one was surprised or angry. They were not even in the mood to watch a good show. It was as if this kind of scene was the most normal. Nobles seemed to be subjected to various kinds of things no matter where they were.
preferential treatment, while civilians seem to be able to only live in some shabby small hotels, even if they are a successful businessman with civilian status.
Knight Trollope settled He Boqiang into this hotel, dragged his injured leg to the restaurant downstairs, and had dinner with He Boqiang. He showed He Boqiang when to tip the waiters and made an appointment.
We will meet outside the military camp tomorrow and then leave on horseback.
He Boqiang did not return to the room immediately, but continued to stay in the restaurant. The lemon tea in front of the table was smelling faintly. He leaned on the back of his chair and looked through the window at the people passing by on the street.
By this time, it was getting dark, and many passers-by were looking at the display windows with envy. They seemed to be carefully observing the exquisite dishes on the table.
The consumption here is not low. One meal costs about a dozen silver coins, which is equivalent to ten days' salary of an ordinary civilian craftsman.
Fortunately, the gold coins in He Boqiang's wallet are still sufficient for now, but he is still not ready to visit this high-end restaurant again. The food here is too expensive for him. Maybe he can buy it in the bakery on the street.
To cheap and delicious white bread.
The street lights in Handanar City were gradually lit up. He drank the last bit of tea in the cup and waved to the waiter on the side. The waiter came over. He Boqiang asked the waiter: "Where can I buy some strong tea?"
A small envelope, preferably one made of parchment paper."
The waiter lowered his head and replied: "Knight Suldak, I can help you with whatever you need."
"Twelve envelopes are enough. If you buy them, please send them to room 307." He Boqiang thought for a moment and said.
"Okay, Knight Surdak, do you have any other instructions?" the waiter asked.
"Also, please help me settle the bill for this meal." He Boqiang said.
The waiter said with some astonishment: "Baron Trollope has already paid for your meals and accommodation. In addition, would you like to have breakfast tomorrow morning here, or in the bedroom on the third floor?"
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He Boqiang thought for a while and said, "Just right here!"
The waiter gave a slight salute and said respectfully to He Boqiang: "Breakfast time is from seven to nine o'clock in the morning. Knight Surdak, if you have any other additional needs, please feel free to give me your instructions."