"The island country in this world, let's call it an island country, has similar topography and location to the island countries in history, but the composition of the country is completely different!"
On this archipelago of approximately hundreds of thousands of square miles, the main island occupies more than 80% of the land. It is a large, irregular, scorpion-shaped island, with several large peninsulas protruding from all sides, like scorpion legs and scorpions.
The area is not small, each is occupied by several big countries.
It is somewhat similar to the Warring States Period, with a total of five major countries and many smaller countries.
The largest and most prosperous land in the center is ruled by a country called Forest Country.
The most powerful country in the world is recognized as the country of forests where it is currently located. Here there is Heianjing built after the capitals of Chang'an and Luoyang of the Tang Dynasty. Because of Zuoking, which was modeled on Luoyang, and Ukyo, which was modeled on Chang'an, only Zuoking was built, so the citizens are accustomed to calling Heiankyo
For Luoyang, Luodu and Luocheng.
The Land of Forest has the most powerful armed force among all countries, called the Fire Ninja.
John remembered that the protagonists of comics and animations seemed to come from a country named after wood with many forests, and the ninjas of their faction were also named after fire.
In addition, the political situation of Forest Country is now in a period when the power of the Daimyo has fallen and the entire country is ruled by the shogunate called the Shogun.
The situation is extremely complicated, much more complicated than the world settings of history and animation.
If John had never watched the anime, he would definitely be a little confused, but now he feels that this world is basically the Warring States version of Naruto combined with the weird world of the Edo period and the Tokugawa shogunate period.
The existence of the astral plane sometimes coincides with the history in reality, forming that kind of historical fragment plane, but sometimes it is often confusing and has no rules. These are generally
It is an incomplete astral plane. The complete large-scale astral plane is just like the main world, with complete rules and historical environment.
So John, who understood the current situation, was not too surprised.
"Heian-kyo where I am now is the nominal capital of Forest Country. Of course, the actual capital is another Edo Castle near the seaside. It is an important town in the shogunate's territory and is also the most prosperous city in the archipelago today.
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John feels that the shogun did not choose to rule the country in Kyoto, but opened up another political center. This is not only the situation in the previous life of the Ryukawa family in order to weaken the influence of the daimyo on the country, but it should also be related to the strange rumors about Heian Kyo, right?
"Interesting, these monster legends are very similar to the ghosts in the island country in the previous life..."
The book in his hand now about the strange stories of the Land of Forest tells some stories about the strange stories of Kyoto, which makes him read with gusto, and as a member of the extraordinary world, he feels that there may be some artistic processing in it, but there is also some
It's probably true.
John, who was full of energy, was not lying in the room. With a wave of his hand and his spiritual power, he gathered everything in the room into one place and put it into the main card space. Then he strode out of the hotel.
He was going to visit the strange forbidden areas of Heian Kyo mentioned in the book, and the Ukyo Chang'an area that had been abandoned since it was never built.
Heian-kyo is the largest city in this island country. Pay attention to the city. Although Edo Castle is the latecomer, it is only an urban circle formed by the continuous expansion of the outer castle towns due to population and business agglomeration. Edo Castle alone is not four times the size of Heian-kyo.
one part.
However, in the early years, the two major projects of establishing the capital of the dynasty and conquering barbarians were abandoned halfway, and the country could not be unified. Some places in the capital were only renovated and divided to complete the construction of Luocheng and other places.
Youjing Chang'an is also a low-lying area dotted with ponds and swamps, presenting a scene where "the number of homes is gradually sparse, almost secluded ruins, people never come back, and the houses are broken and not repaired." Therefore, most of the people are concentrated in the high hills to the north of Luoyang Sitiao Street in Zuojing.
dry zone.
The unfinished Ukyo Chang'an has become a deserted ghostland where few locals have set foot.
John asked people all the way while admiring the original Tang architectural style of the ancient island country of Heian Kyo, which had long disappeared in the modern era of the previous life. Although the island country of Kyoto was built after the regulations of the Tang Dynasty capital, because the buildings and palaces were lower, it was slightly more imposing.
It's not as good as it is, but it still has a sense of grandeur and beauty. As a Chinese in my previous life, I can't help but feel close to my heart when I see such a scene.
However, as we go farther and farther to the west, the popularity gradually becomes less and less, and both sides are replaced by low shantytowns, where only poor people with shabby or even ragged clothes come and go.
After passing through this area, it was already a desolate scene with ruins and ruins. Many buildings had experienced years of wind, rain, and demolition by the public, and they were so dilapidated that the outline of the foundation could not be seen.
After all, the island's folk residences have always been made of wood. Only the houses of daimyo, high-ranking officials and shrines and temples are willing to use bricks and stones, but these are very few. The bricks and stones in such abandoned buildings are also of great value to civilians.
What's more, there may be cases where later governments demolished it and rebuilt other buildings.
These will further accelerate the destruction of Heian Kyo and Ukyo, and it is not surprising that it will completely become a wilderness in a few hundred years.
When we got here, there was no human habitation at all. John could feel some prying eyes, but they were just small animals.
He released his breath, and immediately several small animals came towards him curiously and tentatively.
Among them, the squirrel with brown hair and not very bright color could not bear the temptation of the natural smell and boldly approached.
"Come here, little one..."
John took out a piece of dry food from the space package and said with a smile.
The little squirrel jumped onto John's hand with a few clever steps, grabbed the dry food and started to chew it.
This is dry food specially made from nuts and flour, with some plant materials added to boost the spirit and restore energy. It can be regarded as a low-level nutrient in alchemy potions.
This nutritional supplement was handed down from the age of the gods. It is a special supplement between food and medicine that is consumed by extraordinary professionals in the physical arts system to supplement their training. Generally, alchemists, mages and other spellcasters use it.
Can be made.
However, after John received a few portions from the family, he was disgusted and still gave them to Arthur and the others. Without them, the taste was too unpleasant.
Delicious and powerful nutritional supplements have always been a sought-after commodity in the extraordinary world. Spellcasters who can produce such nutritional supplements have to supply them to any country, and there is definitely no shortage of money.
In his last life, John had a group of foodie friends, including a folk gourmet who was good at making gourmet food. His cooking skills were quite good under his influence. He usually worked overtime and stayed up late to make some simple homemade hot pot or frozen dumplings and other convenience foods.
The brothers in the second team all rushed to eat.
In this life, I have been trained as a nobleman and a future butler since I was a child. Cooking skills are a basic skill. There is no requirement to compete with top chefs. At least I can make delicious food when needed.
Therefore, he is not at all like those alchemists who come up with some dark dishes. With the natural affinity of natural camp professionals, he is particularly good at using some plant materials. Although these reserve grains, which are similar to compressed dry food in his previous life, are not as good as fresh pastries, they have been specially processed.
, the taste is surprisingly good.
The little squirrel was obviously tempted by the aroma of dry food. He ate it very quickly, almost choking, and his cheeks were bulging. He looked very cute and made his face bloody.
John funnyly took out a few more pieces of dry food and said, "Don't worry, eat slowly, there is still a lot, do me a favor after you finish eating..."
The little squirrel's eyes couldn't help but light up after hearing this, and he opened his big dark eyes and looked at John expectantly.