Civilization spreads to another world

"The man with the mask?"

Shi Yu and Huo Ci were also in the warm pavilion, listening to Hill's report. Hearing that there was a masked nobleman, they couldn't help being curious.

Hill looked down at the pamphlet in his hand, and said, "It's an earl, Howard Crystal."

Shi Yu is no stranger to the unique way of naming in this world, and can even infer what the other party does from the name.

"Earl Crystal? They found the crystal?"

"Yes." Hill said, seeming to know the Crystal family very well, "The Crystal family is one of the oldest families in the royal city, and it existed when the Honey Gold Empire was founded. crystal mines."

Shi Yu immediately labeled the earl of the crystal as a rich man. Crystals are more precious than gold and silver in this world. Rich businessmen or ordinary people can buy gold and silver, but absolutely not. Crystals, because only nobles can have crystals, commoners are not worthy.

If it has existed since the founding of the Honey Gold Empire, it will be nearly 400 years, generation after generation, and I don’t know how much wealth has been accumulated.

Mountains of gold and silver are not exaggerated.

This is the rich NNN generation.

Shi Yu admired it.

Huo Ci sharply said, "It's just the Earl?"

How could he be just an earl with such a long history and such huge wealth?

He has learned about the history and enfeoffment system of the Mijin Empire. When the empire was first established, it was rewarded according to merit, but over 400 years later, except for the hereditary ones, the conferment of titles depends entirely on the wishes of the king and the grand duke. Whoever they want to confer canonize , as long as it does not infringe on the territory that has been sealed off, no one will object.

And because the existing territory has been divided up, many nominal lords with titles but no territories have been born.

Even if the Crystal Family was not well-known at the beginning of the country, the money they have accumulated over the past few hundred years is enough for them to dredge up a duke.

There is no such thing as bribery or bribery in this world. The gift giving between nobles is aboveboard. Even the king will be very happy if someone gives him gold and silver in exchange for a title. Of course, beauties are also fine.

It's not uncommon to share a wife's mistress or a husband's mistress with a boss.

The straightforwardness of the PY transaction left Shi Yu and Huo Ci speechless.

Hill: "The Crystal family used to be a duke. About 200 years ago, a Crystal duke offended the king and was demoted to a baron. Most of the land was taken back. There are only one of the five crystal mines left. However, there are rumors that the Crystal family is looking for crystal Afterwards, they found three more crystal mines, bought the permanent leasehold of the land, and abandoned the baron's territory, and returned to Wangcheng to become the titular earl."

He also couldn't help showing envy: "Although there is no territory, the Earl of Crystal owns four crystal mines. It is rumored that he has more wealth than the Grand Duke."

Shi Yu resolutely erased the label of a rich man and replaced it with a rich man, a proper big client.

He and Huo Ci exchanged glances. It was obvious that the two had the same idea at the moment, and they must win this big client.

"He's wearing a mask because..."

Hill said uncertainly: "I don't know the real reason. I just heard rumors that Earl Ward was burned to the face when he was young. He wore a mask because he was afraid of scaring people."

Wearing a mask for burns?

Will not be infected or cover up problems?

Shi Yu was puzzled.

After thinking about it, I might wear it after the wound has scabbed and formed. As long as it is not worn 24 hours a day, it should be fine.

Huo Ci: "Go and inquire carefully about this Earl Ward, his age, family, personality, preferences, etc., do it a little more concealed, so as not to be noticed."

"Yes." Hill replied seriously.

Shi Yu added: "Learn more about other people, and organize these nobles according to their titles."

Hill acted quickly, and the investigation materials were delivered by dinner time.

Shi Yu is not unusual either, the servants they distribute to each courtyard are not free.

They don't need to inquire about any confidential information. It can always be done by asking who the nobleman is staying in. Of course, it would be even better if they could have a chat with the servant brought by the nobleman.

Shi Yu smiled after reading the list: "Look at what I said."

Sure enough, the same as before, the king can send it with confidence. 90.00% of the five are nominal lords who live in the king's city. Dukes and marquises with fiefs are all excluded. None of them are allowed. The other 5.00% are also close The little lords of the king's faction are either relatives of Emperor Mijin or the queen.

Last time, he was willing to let the princes send princes, but this time he canceled it directly, and none of them.

The intention couldn't be more obvious. It is obvious that they want to cut off the connection between those grand dukes and the envoys, and hold the right of communication in their own hands.

Leonis, who was the only exception, had already established a relationship with Princess Delide, and if nothing happened, marriage was imperative.

Huo Ci also smiled, and didn't care: "Don't worry about him, it won't hinder us, these princes are not fools, can't they inquire if they don't come?"

Shi Yu shrugged his shoulders when he thought of the endless spies among merchant slaves.

The undercover methods in this world are simple and crude. Without them, the guards will be able to spot it. As long as they don't violate the rules of Chang'an Town, they should be invisible.

And maybe after understanding their attitude, some of them didn't even cover it up.

Hill deliberately called people's attention to the Earl of Crystal. From the voice of the servant, it seemed that Earl Ward came in person this time because of the glass.

Shi Yu and Huo Ci were not surprised. Crystals and glass were somewhat similar. For them, they knew that crystals were more precious than glass, especially natural crystals. Of course, this world currently does not have the ability to produce artificial crystals.

But Earl Howard didn't know, and neither did others. It was similar to crystal, but far cheaper than crystal, and could be mass-produced. It's strange that Earl Howard didn't come.

"Let's talk about the details when we meet again." Shi Yu suggested.

Although he is looking forward to reaching a cooperation with this rich man, this is not modern and there are no complete rules and regulations. Doing business depends on the person first. He will come up with a suitable contract according to the ability and temperament of the other party.

"Okay." Huo Ci nodded.

·

Everyone in the Grand View Garden had a good night's sleep.

They walked from the royal city, the more they went to Chang'an Town, the colder it was, and they could not live in warm and luxurious manors every night on the road. The nobles disdain to live in common people's homes, so they can only spend the night in a carriage. Although the interior of the carriage is spacious and comfortable, But it is no better than a solid room, even if there is a charcoal stove, there will be cold air coming in.

Especially the ladies who love beauty, wearing fashionable fairy dresses, are really chilled.

When I arrived in Chang'an Town, I lay on the warm kang, covered with a soft quilt, so comfortable that I didn't want to get up.

Princess Delide hid under the quilt and didn't want to open her eyes.

Until there was a noise in the yard.

It was Prince Joyce.

He didn't know how he actually climbed up the rockery next to the wall in the yard, and rode on the stone to look out of the wall.

The servants were overwhelmed with fright, and hurriedly coaxed below.

Ao Feina who came out was frightened, trying to calm herself down, and coaxing with a smile: "Did your Highness climb up to find something?"

"Hush—" Prince Joyce turned his head and gave a hush, then turned back and stretched his neck to look forward.

The servant fell silent, and Ofina heard voices coming from outside the wall.

It was the sound of children laughing and singing.

"...Little butterfly loves to play, doesn't like to work and doesn't study, we all don't learn from it, we have to learn from magpies to build new houses..."

Prince Joyce listened attentively, lying on the rock.

Seeing that he was not moving, Ofina breathed a sigh of relief. While he was not paying attention, she signaled the servants to slowly move down the rockery, and she also approached quietly.

Prince Joyce suddenly turned around: "What is labor?"

what?

Prince Joyce learned to sing two lines: "Where does a happy life come from, it must be created by labor..."

It just so happened that singing came from outside: "...the joy of labor is indescribable, and the creation of labor is the most glorious."

Ofina knew that this was the nursery rhyme of the Kingdom of God, or she translated it herself. She taught the children the language of the Kingdom of God and sang it in the common language, and they would learn it very quickly.

"Yes..." She didn't know how to explain to the little prince so that he could understand.

"Joyce!!"

Just at this moment, Princess Delide came over angrily.

This time it was Prince Joyce who was frightened, nimbly descended from the rockery, and slipped behind Ofina in the fright of the servants.

Ofina could barely maintain the expression on her face.

"Come here!" Princess Delide got angry, "I want to teach you a lesson for my father! Offina, get out of the way!"

I also want to.

The corners of Ofina's mouth twitched.

The little prince clung tightly to the tie around her waist.

Prince Joyce poked his head out and smiled, "It's rude of you to go out without washing up, Delly, I'll tell mom when I get back."

Princess Dai Lide realized it later, left a suppressed cry, covered her cheeks with her hands and ran back into the room, and did not forget to give her brother a hard look before leaving.

Prince Joyce stuck out his tongue maliciously.

As soon as his sister left, he cheered, and wanted to climb up the rockery again, but was stopped by Ofina, who was already prepared: "If Your Highness wants to hear those children sing, I can ask someone to bring them over to sing for you."

Prince Joyce was happy, then hesitated: "Is it okay?"

His father and mother had told him that when he arrived in the envoy's territory, he must be obedient and not capricious to make the envoy angry, otherwise he would not be able to go back.

"Okay." Ofina breathed a sigh of relief and kept smiling, "Your Highness, go inside with me and wait a while. Don't Your Highness want to know what labor is? Let me tell you."

"Okay." Prince Joyce returned to his usual well-behaved appearance, as sensible and obedient as rumored to the outside world. In fact, only those close to him know how troublesome he is.

This morning, Yihong Courtyard was surrounded by singing and frolicking.

Prince Joyce heard many novel nursery rhymes, and played games with the invited children by building snowmen.

Later, even Princess Delide got involved curiously and built a little snowman on the railing of the corridor.

Ofina was surrounded by [-] sisters and brothers, so she was invited to Leonis because of a headache.

They are lively here, and other yards are not far behind.

"This is?"

asked the Archbishop of the Temple of Wisdom.

This time the archbishops did not all huddle together, but were divided into two courtyards, the archbishop of the Temple of Wisdom and the other four non-natural god archbishops, as well as the archbishop of the Four Seasons Temple, and the other six.

The servant in charge of this courtyard put the things in his hand on the table and said: "This is something prepared for the Spring Festival. It is the custom of the Spring Festival to paste these couplets, blessing characters, window grilles, and door gods on the doors and windows."

"These are written by the envoy himself. You can paste them directly. If you are interested, you can also write them yourself."

As he spoke, he unfolded the cut red paper, pen and ink, and laid them out one by one.

Several archbishops opened the couplets written by the envoys. On them were the characters of the Kingdom of God. After several months of study, a few of them could barely recognize what the characters were.

Especially the biggest blessing, even the archbishop of the Temple of Misery, who has a headache for words, recognized it.

The Archbishop of the Temple of Wisdom finished browsing, although he didn't fully understand the meaning of the couplet, but he could roughly see the form, and said with a smile: "It's rare to have such an opportunity, how about we choose one of them to experience?"

The archbishop of the Temple of Misery said decisively: "I am the door god."

He was slow in learning the characters of the Kingdom of God, but his comprehension ability was not slow at all, and he understood which one was the easiest when the servant introduced it.

The Archbishop of the Temple of Wealth took a step back, turned his head and grabbed the scissors: "I'll cut the window grilles."

The archbishop of the Temple of Love got the window paper at the same time: "We are together."

"I'll write blessings." The archbishop of the Four Seasons Temple followed closely behind.

The archbishop of the Temple of Wisdom didn't fight for it, and when they finished the selection, he said, "Then, I'm going to write the Spring Festival couplets, just because I want to see how well I practiced."

Archbishop of the Forgotten Temple of Justice: "What about me?"

The Archbishop of the Temple of Love patted him on the shoulder: "There is no rush, you choose slowly, and do it when you have chosen."

"Wait until he chooses?" The archbishop of the Temple of Misery sniffed, "It's over when he chooses."

The Archbishop of the Temple of Justice has a serious expression.

Archbishop of the Temple of Suffering: "Why, have you chosen?"

Archbishop of the Temple of Justice: "...No."

The Archbishop of the Temple of Wealth gave him a sympathetic look. The Archbishop of the Temple of Justice has a shortcoming. As long as there are more than three, it is difficult for him to make a choice. Everyone said that it was because the devil was jealous that he was favored by the God of Justice and cursed him.

The Archbishop of the Temple of Wealth scoffed at this. Ever since he knew that the Holy See had not communicated with God for a thousand years, he had doubts about the existence of devils. I don't believe it anymore.

He felt that this was a disease mentioned by the envoy of the gods.

He thought about it, couldn't help expressing his inference, and finally came to a firm conclusion: "You must be sick!"

Archbishop of the Temple of Justice: "..."

Always feel weird.

The archbishop of the Temple of Misery who came in after posting the door god reprimanded: "What is wrong with him? He is cursed by the devil. This is what the previous archbishop said himself."

The face of the Archbishop of the Temple of Wealth changed, and he did not avoid it as before, and said bluntly: "The gods and demons have long left the mortal world, where did the devil curse? This is also what the envoy said himself. Do you suspect that the envoy is fake? Or is it because of pathology?"

His words tore away the last cover of the bishops.

The Archbishop of the Temple of Misery had an ugly expression on his face.

He doesn't want to believe in pathology, if he believes, it means overthrowing the penance they have insisted on for thousands of years. What is it that they overcome is not the devil?

Several other archbishops also fell silent.

The appearance of the divine envoy made them ecstatic, but the appearance of the pathological theory made them unacceptable.

If fever, pain, and physical disability are just normal illnesses, then the devil infestation they have spread for thousands of years has become a lie and a joke. Although the angels explained the reason for them, because God has left the world, there is no way to tell them, but yes. For the Holy See, it was still a big blow.

This time, even the Archbishop of the Temple of Wisdom couldn't expose it calmly and humorously.

The Archbishop of the Temple of Wealth looked at the expressions of everyone, feeling inexplicably relieved. He was right, only gold and silver would not betray him. He worked hard to make money, but everyone looked down on him and the Temple of Wealth. Instead it was him.

Thinking of the money earned from the cooperation in the past six months, I feel better.

Pathology said what's wrong, he felt that what the angel said was quite right, since there is a way to cure the pain, why deny it, what if the pain falls on him in the future?

"Better die than surrender"?

As the saying goes, those who know the current affairs are the best.

In the past, I saw that one was smarter than the other, but when I encountered problems, one was more stupid than the other.

After pasting the window grilles of the couplets, servants brought Laba porridge at noon.

The servant explained the origin of Laba porridge, saying that it was specially supplied to them.

The soft porridge is very suitable for the appetite of several archbishops. They are old and have bad teeth. After returning last time, soft steamed buns and porridge have become their staple food.

Several archbishops were in a better mood and asked in detail about everything about the Spring Festival.

"... 23. Tanggua sticky, 24. House cleaning..." The servant recited until thirty, "On the first day of the new year, worship the ancestors of heaven and earth, and pay New Year's greetings to the elders and relatives and friends of the same clan. On the second day, the daughter brought her husband and children back to her parents' house... ..."

From the Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival, and then to the holidays fabricated by Shi Yu and Huo Ci.

The archbishop of the Temple of Wealth stared: "A whole month, no, nearly a month and a half."

Also count the second half of December.

It is too extravagant to spend a month and a half to celebrate the festival. It really is the Kingdom of God.

The Archbishop of the Temple of Wisdom was also very surprised, and at the same time, he was even more curious about the Kingdom of God that the envoy spoke of.

It started snowing at noon, and the snowflakes were getting bigger and bigger, and it didn't stop.

To avoid an accident, Shi Yu and Huo Ci canceled the evening banquet.

The day the mission arrived was the 27th. It happened that it snowed for three consecutive days, and it happened to clear up on the [-]th.

Shi Yu and Huo Ci simply combined the banquet and the New Year's Eve banquet into one.

On the night of New Year's Eve, the delegation was invited to the theater to watch the Spring Festival Gala they had prepared.

Because of the heavy snow, the members of the mission stayed in the Grand View Garden for three days. Today they finally came out to breathe. As soon as they went out, they were once again shocked by the lights all over the sky.

In the past half a year, the craftsmen of Chang'an Town have made improvements to the lamps and candles again and again, and the lanterns they make are getting bigger and more beautiful.

Especially the dragon lantern made after the dragon on the dragon flag amazed both Shi Yu and Huo Ci.

There are also craftsmen who combined ice sculptures and lamps to make ice lamps. From a distance, candlelight shines through the clear ice sculptures. It is beautiful and exudes a faint fragrance. The ice lamps used , is a newly developed scented candle.

The whole city is brightly lit, as bright as day.

In addition to the lights, there are red everywhere, red couplets, red dragon flags, red ropes and red cloth, which are full of joy, which is completely different from that of Qixi Festival.

Prince Joyce was a little unhappy: "Why is there no snow?"

He was talking about the ground, the straight road without a trace of snow, it was clean, and some places had even dried out under the sunlight during the day.

Princess Delide also found out that she was not a child, so she quickly figured out that she had been cleaned up, but just because she wanted to understand, she was even more surprised.

Although there is no snow in the royal city, there will be water, dust and garbage. In her memory, even if the king is on tour, it is not as clean as the road under her feet.

I don't know how the angels did it.

However, she was not very interested in this, and dealt with her brother casually, and her attention was attracted by the beautiful ice sculptures and lanterns on both sides of the road.

"Wow."

"what!"

"My God!"

The crowd exclaimed.

Princess Delide looked at the ice sculpture of the Peace Goddess in front of her, and couldn't help but let out an exclamation.

"God of Love, no, it should be Goddess of Peace, God, this is so shocking..."

The ice sculpture of the Goddess of Peace stood in the middle of the cross street, as high as three people piled up, and the sculpture was lifelike. The Goddess of Peace looked down on them with a smile on her face.

There are dove-shaped lanterns hanging around the goddess, as if flying around her. The goddess is surrounded by warm lights, as if walking out of the divine light.

Princess Delide opened her mouth wide without restraint.

The Archbishop of the Temple of Light thought for a few seconds, took the lead and bowed to the ice sculpture and gave a salute.

The archbishop of the Star Temple followed closely behind.

The other archbishops had to follow.

The archbishops saluted, and the others followed suit.

Everyone was shocked by the ice sculpture of the Goddess of Peace, and they were in a trance all the way to the theater.

The angel is already waiting for them in the theater.

Princess Delide came back to her senses, and she gasped inwardly, the theater was different from when she came here half a year ago.

Glass windows were added to the VIP seats, which can be opened and closed. The original trapezoidal seats in the lobby disappeared, and became round tables one after another, surrounded by a circle of stools.

The stage seemed to be a little higher, and two small platforms were built on both sides of the stage.

And there is a small shop at the door that specializes in buying small snacks.

Prince Joyce was attracted by the smell of popcorn, and Princess Delide ordered the maid to buy it.

Ofina reminded softly: "Whatever your Highness wants to eat, someone in the VIP seat will deliver it."

Lucini, who had been following behind them, let out a chuckle, with undisguised sarcasm.

Princess Delide frowned, she didn't like her cousin Lucini, after she found out that Lucini was speaking ill of her behind her back.

If it wasn't for the mother's hope that they would get along well, she wouldn't want to bring her here at all.

Seeing several people looking over, Luxini looked innocent: "What's the matter, cousin? Why, do I even need your permission to smile now?"

"Lucy!" Before Princess Delide could speak, Joey stopped her first and immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, Lucy is too headstrong, I will teach her a lesson."

Lucini was furious and wanted to shake off his hand. When she broke free, Princess Delide had already been pulled away by Leonis.

Prince Joyce turned his head and gave her a grimace.

Lucini blew up.

Princess Delide was a little sad. She didn't understand why Lucy Ni became what she is now. They played happily together when they were young, but soon, the fragrant popcorn and crispy French fries diverted her attention.

Leonis reminded: "Don't eat too much, there will be a New Year's Eve dinner later."

Only then did Princess Dailie realize that the round table in the lobby was for eating.

Eat with commoners...

She frowned.

Leonis saw her displeasure, and felt a little unhappy. The people who could sit at the round table in the lobby today were selected from the best people in Chang'an Town, but they were quickly replaced by pity. Dialide is the pearl of the empire, the real one. Princess, let her have a meal with the common people, really wronged her.

He said softly, "The envoy is upstairs."

Princess Delide's brows instantly relaxed. By the way, the envoy is also there. She can't make the envoy unhappy. She also wants to help her father find out what disease he has.

The missions entered the VIP seats one after another, and in the lobby, the civilians who had received the admission tickets also entered in an orderly manner.

When all the confirmed people arrived, the Spring Festival Gala that everyone was looking forward to officially kicked off.