Chapter 6 When the Sun and the Moon Turn, Ruiguang Comes Out
Zhang Yu came to the cabin of the Thorny Heart and found that all the luggage he left on the Dafu was placed here, with a cloth cover on the outside, and it was well kept.
He checked it and found that nothing was missing, and there was no sign that it had been turned over. In fact, except for a few strange drawings that he had traced before, there was nothing particularly valuable in it.
After packing up again, he couldn't help but think of Zhao Xiangcheng's invitation to him at the banquet.
To be fair, there are many benefits to joining the security patrol committee, but it is not a good thing to be labeled as one party too early.
His main purpose of going to the capital was to learn new laws and find more items to replenish his divine energy. He did not want to get involved in the power struggle between the Tenghai Islands and the capital for the time being.
Of course, he also knew that some things were unavoidable, but only by possessing strong enough power could he ensure that he would not be easily manipulated.
After arriving at the case and sitting down, he pulled out the Xia Jian from the scabbard, looked at the jade-colored sword body, took out a piece of fine velvet from the salute, and wiped it carefully.
This sword is a magical weapon. After killing an enemy, it will not be stained with blood or dust. Under normal circumstances, there is no need to perform special cleaning. His behavior is actually a way of communicating with the sword.
After the battle with Yaoxiao, he felt that his spirit had been sublimated, and there was a subtle connection between people and the sword. At this moment, he tried to breathe a few times, and he felt that the sword seemed to be alive, accompanying him.
The breath maintained a strange rhythm, as if driven by his thoughts, it would fly away.
He didn't know where this feeling came from, but according to his teacher, when the person and the sword are completely in tune, various miracles will appear, such as the name of the sword appearing on the sword body and the blade becoming sharper.
, even soaring into the sky, etc.
But he felt that such a day might not come, because after all, this sword was not made by himself, and there was a slight psychological gap after all, but there was no need to consider this at this stage.
At this moment, it was not until after noon that the rescuers had disposed of the body of Yao Xiang and were ready to return home. Only at this moment, Ming Yi came to find Zhang Yu in the cabin and said: "Zhang Shaolang,
Someone from the Shenwei Army came here and said he wanted to see you, but he was blocked by Chief Zhao. The Chief asked Zhang Shaolang to tell him not to blame him for making his own decisions."
Zhang Yuneng could see that Director Zhao had good intentions and said, "Thank you, Director Zhao, for me."
Mingyi smiled and said, "I'll tell you what I'm talking about."
The voyage down was uneventful. After nightfall, a follower came and knocked on Zhang Yu's cabin door, saying that Zhao Xiangcheng invited him to have a dinner with him. However, he declined politely and still took the pills he carried with him instead.
Then he replaced his sleep with breathing, and rested here for the whole night.
At dawn, Zhang Yu suddenly felt that the surrounding temperature had become very comfortable. Knowing that the ship was about to arrive at Ruiguang, the capital, he got up to wash up, had a delicious breakfast in the cabin, and then went to the balcony deck to look into the distance.
Standing on the bow of the boat, he could clearly see the outline of the land and the Anshan Mountains stretching out to the north and south ends on the horizon. Ruiguang, the capital of the Dongting Protectorate, is located to the west of Anshan, in the middle reaches of the Dan River.
It is said that Tianxia established more than 800 Protectorate Palaces in that year, and Dongting Protectorate Palace was just one of them.
And Dongting also has its own special features. It is the farthest point in the eastern part of Tianxia's territory, and it is the only Tianxia Protectorate stationed in this unknown continent.
As the Thornheart approached the land, Ruiguang City shrouded in the morning light gradually became clearer in his eyes.
This is a large-scale fortified city, facing Tenghai and built on the Qishan Mountains behind it. The most conspicuous inner city is located on a high platform, including Wangxia Terrace, the Imperial Guard Office, Taiyang Academy, and the Xianzhe Temple.
The buildings with higher regulations are all there.
The buildings below the platform are spread out along the undulating terrain, and the outermost edge extends to Shidan Port on the sea. Since the entire city site is sandwiched between Qishan and the coast, it generally presents a relatively north-south structure.
Narrow distribution.
The Dongting Protectorate has a population of over three million, of which Ruiguang City accounts for one-third.
There are probably more than 200,000 Tianxia people here, and most of the rest are An people, mixed descendants of An and Tianxia people, and some are naturalized barbarians from indigenous countries.
Behind Qishan, on the Anshan Mountains in the distance, there is a high-cold snow peak standing under the sky, like a silhouette embedded in the heaven and earth. Just looking at the solitary and majestic posture makes people hold their breath.
In the local indigenous language, this snow peak is called "Kigris", which means "Lonely Goddess of Heaven".
Before the army of the Duhufu set foot on this land, Deputy Dufu Yang Gong saw this solitary peak standing in the majestic mountains from a distance on the sea, and he blurted out, "Who can be your friend if you live as long as Heaven?"
, the phrase "the first peak thousands of miles away".
This is the only mountain that has not been renamed after the arrival of the Tianxia people, and it is still called Goddess Peak. There is a Tianxia beacon tower built there. It is said that after the beacon is lit there, even the Tianxia mainland can be seen.
While Zhang Yu was watching, there were footsteps behind him. Zhao Xiangcheng came over and stood side by side with him. Looking at the scenery in front of him, he sighed: "Back then, when Guan Zhengdu arrived here, he once said, 'The sun, moon, and sky,
Ruiguang comes out', which is why the capital Ruiguang got its name."
Zhang Yudao: "People in the remote areas of the Duhu Prefecture say that this is a city of fortune. Those who live here, the poor can have food and clothing, and the rich can enjoy a good death."
Zhao Xiangcheng sighed and said: "I hope so. By the way, Zhang Shaolang, do you have a place to stay when you arrive in the capital?"
Zhang Yudao: "I have never been to the capital before, and there is no familiar place."
Zhao Xiangcheng took out a name card from his sleeve, handed it to him, and said: "There is an Anlu Residence in the south of the city, which is the property of my security patrol meeting. If nothing else, it is safe. You hold me
If you get your name card there, someone will be happy to entertain you."
Zhang Yu took it and said, "Then I will be disrespectful."
Zhao Xiangcheng smiled and said: "It's a small matter."
The three warships were all sailing with the wind at full speed. Not long after they saw Ruiguang City, they entered the Dangang waters outside the city.
There are hundreds of large and small ships moored in the port at the moment, with white sails forming a forest, and the sounds of people and gulls and birds coming from far and near.
Before the inland waterways were opened, it was originally the military port of the Duhufu. It had seven piers and could accommodate forty warships to berth at the same time. Nowadays, most of the goods transported from Tenghai Islands and inland rivers
Gather here.
After waving the semaphore, Thornheart was led to one of the docks.
The crew members threw down the hooks one after another and took them ashore in small boats. Someone on top hung them on the winch, and then slowly pulled the warship into the berth under the rotation.
Zhang Yu noticed at this time that the people responsible for turning the winch were mostly old men. All of them had gray hair on their temples, bare thick arms, and strong bodies that did not match their age. Everyone had clean shaven beards, and their eyes were also clear.
Extraordinarily divine.
Zhao Xiangcheng noticed his gaze and explained: "These old people were all veterans who participated in the battle of Honghe Pass sixty years ago. There are still 153 people left. For some reason, they voluntarily came to the port.
They come to work, no matter how old they are, but if they go to the battlefield and fight in formation, the young soldiers may not be able to defeat them."
Zhang Yu nodded slowly. The Battle of Honghe Pass sixty years ago was extremely tragic. It can be said that it completely changed the direction of the Protectorate. These old soldiers are at least more than seventy years old, but the average life span of Tianxia people is one
At around 100 years old, if you have a good foundation when you are young and keep up with your food intake, it is not difficult to maintain strong muscles and bones at this age.
At this time, there was a burst of noise from the pier, but it was the giant salamander dragged into the harbor that caused a sensation here.
Zhao Xiangcheng glanced at the warship that entered the port immediately after the Thorny Heart, thought for a moment, and reminded: "Zhang Shaolang, you have to be careful of the Shenwei Army. They dare not cause trouble at sea, but in the capital, they
It's their jurisdiction. If you encounter anything, go to Mr. Yue in Anluju and he will help you."
Zhang Yu expressed his understanding. He was very clear about the benefits of a newt, which was why he was on guard against those in the Shenwei Army from the very beginning.
Pulled by the hook and rope, the Thorny Heart docked steadily. After thanking Zhao Xiancheng again, he said goodbye to him.
He put on the hood of his cloak, held Xia Jian in his hand, carried his suitcase, and got off the ship along the handrail ladder.
But he had just settled down on the pier, and before he could walk out, he felt the ground shake slightly, and he felt a shiver in his heart. Was this...an earthquake?
But when he looked elsewhere, he found that the people around him were not strange, and seemed to be unaware of it.
He suppressed the doubts in his mind and looked around again. He saw an ancient Yuyuan Gate standing tall in the direction of the road. He immediately recognized it as the famous "Desheng Gate". The Duhu Mansion was originally a large military camp.
, the gate was erected together with it, and it was never demolished and has been preserved to this day.
It's just that the jade cornice, which was originally symmetrical, exquisite and gorgeous, was missing an obvious corner, destroying the original beauty, which made it particularly uncomfortable for someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder like him.
He tried his best to look away, and happened to see a few newspaper vendors nearby. He walked up to them and gave them a few coins. He bought a copy of all kinds of newspapers in the three days and went out without looking back.
At this time, on the other side, the body of the newt was dragged ashore, causing people on the port to rush over to watch. However, there was a person in the crowd, and people passing by would move away from him unconsciously, and the air around him was empty.
We have formed a circle, but no one has noticed anything strange yet.
This man had a handsome face and a tall posture. He did not wear a crown on his head, but wore a rare bun. He looked at the body of Yao Xiang in the yard, his eyes turned around the sword wound, and he pointed his fingers.
He tapped the sword hanging on his waist twice, smiled playfully, and said, "Junior brother, I found you."