"It's surprising that your Excellency didn't run away when he saw us!" The leading general stood in front of Tang Yin. This man was in his early thirties, slightly older than the other three, with a medium build and a rough appearance.
Kuang's appearance comes from his heart, and you can tell from his appearance that he is a person with a strong personality.
Tang Yin pretended not to understand what he meant and asked blankly: "Why should I run?" "Did you forget what happened last night so quickly?" The general stared at Tang Yin.
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Tang Yin raised his head and laughed loudly, saying: "If you are upright, you are not afraid of slanted shadows! Since I didn't do it, why should I be afraid of you?" "Are you really a ranger?" Two other men and one woman also came forward, one after another.
Looked Tang Yin up and down.
"That's right." Tang Yin answered simply.
"Who are you from?" the rough-looking general asked again.
"Feng Country." Tang Yin answered truthfully. Nationality cannot be concealed. Although the languages of the vassal states in the Haotian Empire are similar, there are still regional differences and different accents. As long as it is a person with a little experience,
, can be distinguished at once.
"Feng Guo? Yes, I can hear it!" The general was quite satisfied with Tang Yin's answer, nodded, and then asked doubtfully: "Your Excellency, you came to An Guo..." "Passing by!" Tang Yin said calmly: "I want to go.
I am going to Beijing and just passing through your country." "Oh!" the general responded, lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and then said: "I believe that the thief last night has nothing to do with you, but after all, you have been following the thief.
I hope you can provide us with some clues." Tang Yin shook his head and answered simply, "I have been following the thief for a long time, but I lost him after he ran into the woods. I'm sorry, but I don't have any clues to provide.
Here you go." Hearing what he said, the four generals looked disappointed. Seeing this, Tang Yin smiled again and said, "I can give you a kind advice. Since the thief has run away, he will not dare to do anything in the future.
You've come to this town again to commit a crime. The world is so big and you have no clue if you want to track it down. It's better not to pursue this matter any further." After saying this, he bowed his hands to the four of them and said, "Generals, I'll take my leave. See you later!"
"After saying that, he turned around and walked out again.
"At the beginning of Tang Dynasty!" General Ru Kuang called him again.
Tang Yin stopped, but did not look back or respond.
"If there is really a chance to meet again, I will definitely compete with you again!" General Rough said seriously.
Tang Yin relaxed his shoulders and laughed silently. He waved his hand without looking back and said, "I'm looking forward to it." As he spoke, he passed through the numerous Anjun troops in front of him. At this time, the waiter also pulled the horses of the three of them.
When they came out, Tang Yin and others took the reins, mounted their horses, and rode away.
"Let them go just like that?" the two men and one woman on the left and right asked General Kuang Kuang in unison.
"What else? This person is a dark spiritual cultivator, and his cultivation is much higher than you and me. Even if we want to, we can't keep him!" General Rough Kuang said quietly: "What's more, he has nothing to do with this case.
, we don’t need to create extraneous problems.” After hearing what he said, the other three generals said nothing.
After Tang Yin, Letian, and Jiang Fan left the sight of the An army, the three of them immediately galloped on their horses, fearing that the An army behind them would pursue them, so they rushed out of the town as quickly as possible. After all, this was An country, not Fengdi.
Once there is a dispute with An Jun, or even a fight, even Tang Yin will not be able to escape easily.
Fortunately, the four An army generals had no intention of fighting Tang Yin again. After the three of them left the town, they headed south, heading straight for the border between Anguo and Beijing.
It was originally a three-day journey, but Tang Yin, Letian, and Jiang Fan arrived in only two and a half days.
Shangjing is a place directly under the emperor of the Haotian Empire. It is not just a city, but also includes a large area around the capital. Under normal circumstances, the emperor's army is far more than that of the vassal states. The huge army
Responsible for protecting the security of the vassal states, and the vassal states pay tribute every year to support the emperor, ministers and troops. But now, with the decline of the imperial court, the tribute of each vassal state is only in the form of money, grain and grass.
, supplies are far less than before, and it is difficult to support the royal family and the court. How can one still afford to support a huge army?
However, the less soldiers there are, the weaker the imperial power will be, the less it will be looked down upon by the princely states, and the less gold and silver will be paid as tribute. This is a vicious cycle.
But no matter what, Shangjing is the capital of the country, the center of the entire Haotian Empire, at the feet of the emperor, and its level of prosperity is far greater than that of the capitals of vassal states everywhere.
Shangjing is so big and covers a vast area that it even exceeds the scope of the city. The city is so big that it can encircle such a huge mountain peak, which is considered the only one in the world. The peak in Shangjing is called Tianzi Mountain, and it is said that Haotian
The founding emperor of the empire was born on this mountain and was the son of the Emperor of Heaven who descended to earth, hence the name of this mountain.
The imperial palace of the empire was built on Tianzi Mountain. It was divided into five floors, and there were nine gates to enter the palace. This also symbolized the Nine-Five-Year Emperor. The architectural pattern of Shangjing was centered on Tianzi Mountain and spread out in all directions.
The huge capital city is made up of countless high platforms and lofts. The fixed population of Shangjing alone exceeds two million. If the floating population is included, it is probably close to three million.
It is said to be a city, but in fact it is as big as a country. With a large population and highly developed commerce, the annual tax revenue is so huge that it can support half of the imperial court. The prosperity and prosperity of Shangjing also prevented the royal family from starving to death in the palace.
One of the main reasons.
Shangjing is almost completely open to the outside world. No matter whether you are a member of the Haotian Empire or not, and no matter which vassal country you are, you can freely enter and exit Shangjing at any time without encountering any obstruction. It is precisely because of such a relaxed policy that Shangjing can
Although it gradually declined with the weakening of imperial power, it has remained the economic and cultural center of the empire for a long time.
When Tang Yin, Letian, and Jiang Fan entered Shangjing, they were stunned by the grand scene of Shangjing. They had never seen such a large area, such a large population, and such a lively city. It can be said that the towns they passed along the way were...
None can compare with Shangjing.
It is hard to believe that in such a prosperous and lively capital, the imperial power has been so weak that it can be trampled on by others. This can no longer be said to be the emperor's incompetence. It can only be said that the system of the Haotian Empire itself has huge problems.
The vassal states must not have military power in their hands, otherwise the central court will become weaker day by day, just like the counties in the vassal states cannot have military power, otherwise there is no telling how someone will rise up in rebellion like him one day. Tang Yin is
Modern people are well aware of the dangers of local military power, and he himself made his fortune by relying on the county army. At this time, he had secretly made a decision in his heart. Once he became king, the first thing he would do was to completely deprive all the people of the country.
The military power of each county can only be concentrated on one point, which is Yancheng. The military power can only be concentrated on one person, and that person should be the king himself.
Going to Beijing is too big, and the further you go towards the center of the city, the more pedestrians on the streets, the traffic is busy, and the people are noisy.
Tang Yin asked Letian next to him: "Letian, can you contact Jiang Lu now?" Letian smiled at Tang Yin and said: "Sir, Mr. Jiang lives in one of the largest inns in the capital, Sihai Inn! As long as you get there, naturally
Someone will take us to see Mr. Jiang." "Yes!" Tang Yin nodded and smiled. It was convenient to have Letian with him. There was almost nothing he didn't know.
Because there were too many pedestrians on the street, Tang Yin and others could not urge the horses to go fast, and they could not even ride the horses. They could only lead the horses and walk slowly.
Sihai Inn is located in the northwest at the foot of Tianzi Mountain. It is surrounded by pavilions, three of which are three floors above and below. The other side is a restaurant with a height of four floors. Business is booming. There are many carriages in front of the door, dignitaries, men and women, coming and going in a constant stream.
Absolutely, laughter rises and falls, fragrance spreads from far and near, it seems like a peaceful and prosperous age.
Tang Yin, Lotte, and Jiang Fan stopped in front of the inn's door, looked up at the large plaque above their heads, and confirmed that this was the Sihai Inn.
"Are some of the guests staying at the hotel?" There were more than ten waiters gathered outside the inn, constantly greeting the guests, and everyone was sweating profusely. As soon as Tang Yin and the other three stopped, a waiter came forward to greet them.
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Before Tang Yin and the others could say anything, a young man hurriedly ran out of the door, smiled at the waiter, and said, "These three are my friends. I have already booked a room there." "Oh."
! Turns out he is Mr. Liu’s friend. Hurry, hurry, please come inside!” The young man seemed to be very familiar with the young man. When he heard that he was his friend, his attitude became more polite and he rushed forward to help Tang Yin and the others hold their horses.
Walk toward them.
Tang Yin didn't know this young man. He smiled and didn't say anything. He just looked at the young man a few more times. Seeing his doubts, Lotte whispered: "Sir, this is our brother of Tianyan!" After hearing this,
Tang Yin then relaxed his guard, smiled sincerely, and said to the young man: "Brother, you have worked hard during this time in the capital." Tang Yin didn't know him, but he knew Tang Yin. After hearing this, the young man quickly bowed and saluted, and whispered
Said: "Your Excellency, you are welcome, Your Majesty, you are welcome!" Tang Yin waved his hand slightly, indicating that he did not need to be polite. As the young man led the way into the inn, he asked: "Is Jiang Lu in the inn?" "Yes, Sir, Jiang
Your Excellency is in the room, I will inform him immediately and ask him to come downstairs to greet you!" When will Tang Yin arrive? Jiang Lu, Tianyan, and Diwang have no accurate information, and Jiang Lu cannot be like Tianyan and Tianyan.
The underground network spies have so much time that they can wait at the door of the inn every day.
"No need!" Tang Yin shook his head and smiled, and asked softly: "What is our Lord Jiang doing in the room now?" "Sleeping!" the young man replied simply.
"Sleep?" Tang Yin couldn't help but look back at the sky outside. It was noon. How could he sleep in broad daylight?
The young man explained: "Master Jiang drank with a minister of the DPRK last night and did not come back until early in the morning, so... he is resting in his room now."