"The battle between the dragon and the lion is actually a struggle between the two major Cao gang alliances in the dynasty. One of them is the alliance headed by our Tuoshi Hall, and the other is the Cao gang alliance headed by the 'Panlong Society'.
"According to the past, our Tuoshi Hall's forces are mainly distributed in the twenty-two southern continents, and the Panlong Society's forces are mainly distributed in the seventeen central continents. Their headquarters is in Hedaizhou, which is the outlet of the Yellow Sea."
"From the Yellow Sea to the Inland River to the west, passing through Hedaizhou, Moshangzhou, Qingyezhou, entering Luojing, and heading north to Nolanzhou, this important golden waterway is controlled by them."
"According to the past, we have a relationship where the wells do not interfere with the rivers. There are also many swamps in the middle of the Qi Lei Qizhou, so there is not much communication."
"Just a few years ago, King Huainan was ordered by the emperor to supervise the construction of canals to prepare the water network to connect the Qilei Continents, open up the waterway between the Yellow Sea and the South China Sea, and connect the central and southern parts."
"So, is it to compete for this new waterway?" Lorraine Hill thought thoughtfully.
"Yes."
Although the other party said this, Lorraine Hill felt that there should be more than these reasons, but these things had little to do with him, so he didn't need to pay too much attention to them.
It seems that I have to go to Nanfengzhou first. Anyway, if Yu Baichou hadn't brought the ignorant and amnesiac me out of the mountains, and also guided and protected him all the way, I'm afraid I would have suffered a lot at that time. He was not a good person. It's available everywhere.
"Let me think about it, maybe I want to go to the south with you." Lorraine Hill stroked his hair and answered slowly.
"Together? This..." Several people present hesitated.
Although Lorraine Hill looks very beautiful, they are from the Cao Gang and have experienced a lot outside. Naturally, they know that such a girl can walk around alone outside. She is definitely not a simple person, and they don't know each other. What if she is a bad person...
Although several members were quite moved, the leading man still stood up and declined Lorraine Hill's request.
"I'm sorry, young lady, we have to carry out a mission here, so it's not convenient for us to take others with us. Besides, we didn't know each other before, so it's really difficult." He spoke smoothly and calmly, making it difficult for people to find fault. He was worthy of being chosen as a leader. Team people.
"That's the case. It's your problem. In fact, I saw it on the street just now. It's because of the lack of treatment-related medicines." Lorraine Hill made an offer that the other party could not refuse.
"Uh, yes." Although I wanted to deny it, that was the end of it.
"I think I can provide you with some potions, and I can rest assured that the quality will not be bad."
Hearing Lorraine Hill say that she had something they urgently needed, these people were happy at first, but also a little doubtful and worried. How could it be such a coincidence that this eldest lady had what they asked for? Could it be It's a scam, right?
Looking at the suspicious eyes of several people, Lorraine Hill had to show a helpless smile. This was indeed surprising and suspicious.
"You don't have to worry about my cargo. In fact, I am a member of the envoy sent by Wang Chaochun to the Western Continent. Now I have returned, so I have brought a lot of cargo from the Western Continent on board, including the things you need."
The Golden Bird Miko is the pinnacle of all the shamans in the Chunguan system. She can even directly enter the palace to meet the saints. Her status is only half a level lower than that of Chunguan. To the outside world, she is a high-ranking official. This kind of proof and guarantee, For Lorraine Hill, it couldn't be simpler.
"Having said that, let's take a look at things first before talking." Several other people were still dubious. Recent events have made them no longer easily trust the merchants in the harbor.
It's a pity that this is not the southern part of the Dynasty. They are familiar with the large and small chambers of commerce there, and they have many contacts with Tuoshitang. How could they be so angry today.
"Then we'll see you tomorrow. I'll have people take the goods to the market. You can check them carefully when you arrive." Lorraine Hill nodded.
"This is the best." Others agreed.
Afterwards, Lorraine Hill and Eidolon said goodbye and left, while these members of Tuoshi Hall were sitting in front of the hotel bar drinking and discussing.
"Boss Xuemo, this little girl just didn't feel reliable." The strong man who had been violent and aggressive on the street before muttered while holding the wine glass in his broad palm.
"Stupid cow, you have become more careful now. Why didn't I see you being cautious before? If you hadn't been in such a hurry that day and we had not done the inspection in a hurry, how could we have caused the consequences today."
"You..." The strong man opened his eyes angrily and wanted to take action, but was stopped by the man leading the team on the side who held his arm.
"Aoniu." His voice was low, causing several people around him to suddenly become quiet.
"Brother..." At this time, the strong man known as Aoniu also lost his temper. After all, he knew the mistakes he had made.
Just now I was thinking about coming up with some ideas to remind me, divert my attention, and show off, but unexpectedly the team leader saw through it.
"Hmph. When I go back this time, I will go and receive the punishment myself."
"I know." Although he is as strong as a mountain compared to the people around him, when he says this, there is an inexplicable grievance, which makes people feel the huge contrast.
Afterwards, the group had something to eat and when they were about to disperse and rest, the team leader called out to the woman with dark red bangs in the team to stay.
"Leng Yan, you go and invite the expert from Tianhai Pavilion stationed at the port tomorrow to test whether the lady is genuine or not. You can't make any mistakes this time."
"Here's the fee for hiring someone, take it." After saying that, he took out a small bag, which contained about sixty Xuan Chi-branded silver rings, and dropped them on the table with a slight sound.
Picking up the bag of coins, she felt the weight in her hands, took a deep breath, and then responded.
It seems that this time I have to seek stability. The appearance fee for the appraisers of Bibo Tianhai Pavilion is not low. These masters are responsible for identifying the authenticity of goods, which is an essential profession in coastal ports.
After returning to the hotel where the fleet was stationed, Lorraine Hill and Eidolon took a shower first, then put on fresh clothes and sat by the window to enjoy the cool air.
The sea breeze was a bit humid, and from the window on the third floor, you could see the lights of the port in the distance, as well as the bustling night scene on the street outside the hotel courtyard.
There are many caravans coming and going on the Pearl Islands, and it is very noisy even at night. Many shops do not even close all night, and there are people on duty and in and out all night long.
As evening approaches, Lorraine Hill can hear the sound of gongs and drums coming from a distance, as well as the sound of singing or playing. Compared to remote towns and villages, the entertainment industry here is also very developed.
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"Do you want to go see an opera?" Luo Lanxier suddenly became interested. The last time he saw such a performance was when he was recuperating in Ningzizhao Night Palace.
"The opera, well, since Sister Luolan wants to go, I'll go too." It's obvious that if Luolan hadn't mentioned it, this little guy Ye Ling really didn't want to go.
"What's wrong, so uninterested?" Lorraine Hill asked Ye Ling, who was teasing Dai Ju, with interest.
"Because I heard a lot when I was a kid. My grandparents often took me there with them. But I couldn't understand it. I just thought it was interesting to see them wearing colorful clothes and jumping around on them. But after watching it for a long time, slowly,
I got bored, and then I found various excuses not to go and hid in other places to play." Ye Ling put down the food in his hand and gave it to the chubby Dai Ju, and then jumped to Lorraine Hill's side.
"It will be different if I accompany Sister Luolan. It should be very interesting."
"Why is this?"
"Because the way Sister Luo Lan listens to the play attentively, she should look good." Well, others watch the play while she watches people.
The two of them sat by the window sill, watching the bustling night scene on the street, chatting for a while, and then walked downstairs.
"Mr. Witch." When several soldiers in battle robes and armor saw Lorraine Hill coming downstairs, they quickly stood up and saluted.
"You don't have to be so polite." Lorraine Hill waved his hand and asked them to continue eating, drinking and chatting, and then came to the counter.
"Is there any good place to watch opera here?" She looked at the clerk behind the counter.
"Sir, the one you mentioned is easy to find. Once you get out of the street, walk about 300 meters south. There is a place with a tall red plaque and long red lanterns floating there. It is the largest theater in the harbor."
"Okay, I understand."
After thanking the clerk, Lorraine Hill walked out of the hotel and walked into the noisy street.
The road was full of pedestrians and lanterns, and the sounds of hawking were everywhere. There were also night stalls with various snacks on the street, so the greedy Ye Ling and Dai Ju had to stop and buy some.
"Here is this." Ye Ling held a piece of golden scone wrapped in oil paper. It exuded a hot aroma, and the smell of it greatly increased people's appetite.
"Okay." Lorraine Hill took it and took a small bite. A hot and sweet aroma of wheat poured into his mouth.
Although the outside is golden brown, the inside is soft and melted with sugar, making it very delicious.
The two of them just walked away from each other, eating snacks and walking towards the theater.
When he came to the plaque the clerk mentioned, Lorraine Hill saw the crowd in front of him. This theater was very popular.
"I'm probably too late." But the two of them walked over anyway.
After waiting and queuing for a while, the two of them entered the theater with their tickets.
Different from the theaters in the Plantagenets, this place obviously uses a Western-style stepped auditorium, which can accommodate more people, and there is less obstruction for those behind, so they can clearly see the performances on the stage.
Not long after the two sat down, the lights in the theater gradually went out, and then the front desk lit up with a soft halo, and then the host stepped forward to explain tonight's performance.
"Collection of Cyanotic Pearls·Blue Bird Holding a Branch"
"To the north of Lianshan Mountain and to the west of Yuanfeng Peak, in the cold sky and snowy ground, there was a bluebird carrying a branch, crossing the sea and landing on Qishan Mountain."
The dark blue curtain was raised, and the oil paintings symbolizing the waves moved forward and backward from time to time, driven by the people behind them. The dark blue and white waves alternated, just like the ups and downs of the waves, giving people the feeling of a magnificent and ancient scroll.
Sitting in this dark hall, looking at the scene illuminated by soft light on the high platform, the audience below quickly became immersed in it, and Eidolon, who had said he was not interested before, also changed his temper at this time, opened his eyes wide, and watched
The performance above.
Soon, a huge oil painting was slowly dragged across the high platform, depicting a green-feathered bird flying with its wings spread out. Its eyebrows were like a crown, extending backward, dancing and long. There was a natural and natural feeling on its spread wings.
The mysterious lines are like some kind of ancient writing. It holds a branch in its mouth, with green leaves and a bunch of small bright red fruits on it.
As Qingniao's huge oil painting slowly advanced, the 'waves' below receded, and slowly ushered in an erected 'mountain' wooden frame. There were various steep rock standing paintings in front and behind the wooden frame, giving it a few twists and turns.
It feels like a legend.
The 'waves' dispersed, and the blue bird stopped in front of the mountain and slowly descended. At this time, there was a slight collapse sound, and then the mountain cracked, revealing a tall and majestic figure.
It is as high as a mountain, its color is bronze, and it is as strong as a god. It has three sides and six arms, blocking the blue bird from flying.
The blue bird struggled with it, but was defeated, weeping and crying, falling from the branches in its arms, the green leaves turned into mountains and forests, and the red fruits fell into the mouth of the bronze god.
The mountains shook and fell, leaving thousands of miles of fertile fields. The snow melted into a river and flowed into it. The bronze stopped and turned into a huge mountain again, hidden under the forest.
As a result, the living people gathered together and the Five Kingdoms were formed.
Lorraine Hill was sitting under the stage, looking at the high platform where the blue bird was fighting with the giant mountain god. The fiery red light and the cyan breeze were intertwined. Then the curtain fell and was raised again, and the previous oil painting also changed accordingly.
The blue bird that originally sang loudly became haggard and covered with scars, cried and shed tears, and the branches and leaves it held in its mouth also fell. The red fruits were eaten by the mountain god, and the green branches and leaves turned into green forests all over the mountains and plains.
The curtain on the stage slowly fell again, hiding the blue bird and the giant with three faces and six arms, and then slowly pushed into the new mountains and trees on both sides, and the ground was also sprinkled with golden light and shadow.
Then pedestrians wearing simple coarse clothes came here with their families, and they erected the erected plaques of houses and city walls, and then smoke curled up, and the whole place was prosperous.
This is the origin of the five countries in the Eastern Continent and the Qi Mountains in the north. They believe in the blue bird and respect it. They are good at dyeing clothes in blue, drink water from the snowy mountains to grow taller, control the cold eagles in the mountains to fly, and conquer the surrounding barren wilderness.
valley, gradually expanding the living area.
The main play at the beginning of this drama tells the legend of one of the five phoenixes, a blue bird holding a branch and falling to the country.
Within the Plantagenet Dynasty, there was a clear stipulation that one-tenth of the plays performed in all theaters must be used to star in the main drama, that is, the play about the legend of the Five Phoenixes, as well as various characters and classic stories in the early years of the dynasty.
Now that the opening play has passed, the curtain slowly lowers on the high stage and we take a short break before tonight's entertainment drama begins.
"The white deer sings in the wild, wearing a ring with a clear sound, waiting for my beautiful lady, standing alone in the snow." The voice of the narrator is distant and sighing, seeming to be sad and nostalgic.
Snowflakes created by extraordinary magic fell from the empty and high dome, and then the curtain slowly opened, revealing a figure standing with his back to the audience.
In the background is the endless barren land and wilderness, with snow and dead grass all over the sky, making it particularly desolate and lonely.
After the narration ended, the figure on the high platform turned around and began to sing, singing the beginning and past of this ancient story.
A bachelor who was born in the southern country got a good name and went to the north to join the army. Then he met a tribal woman in the wilderness. The two fell in love with her, but then they had no choice but to separate.
Although in Lorraine Hill's view, such a story is a bit cliché, but in a conservative dynasty, the story of the love between a dignified and gentlemanly bachelor and the rough and smart foreign woman is still very novel and attractive.
Few people watched it with gusto.
As the plot deepens step by step, the audience slowly forgets the sense of grandeur and magnificence they had before appreciating the Legend of the Five Phoenixes, and begins to immerse themselves in the continuous and poignant beauty of love. However, the girl sitting in the audience is still lingering in their minds.
The story about the blue bird.
Who is that bronze giant with three faces and six arms? Why was it able to defeat one of the powerful Five Phoenixes in the past? What did the branches and leaves in the blue bird's mouth represent? Why did that failure make her so sad?
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