Return of the Mummy

It should be admitted that the Assyrian monarch was extremely talented in military affairs, and the Assyrian monarch was bloodthirsty. All previous foreign wars were accompanied by great terror and disasters. As far as the flames were concerned, houses were ruined and most of the residents were slaughtered.

The existence of such Assyria is a hidden danger in Egypt.

Although Assyria's strength is not considered strong now, when fighting Hittite, even if there is not one more ally, it is good to lack an enemy.

In the end, Tutankhamun agreed to Nefer Neferula's request and agreed to marry her to the Assyrian king.

What pleased Tutankhamun was that Nefer Neferula married and became the main concubine of the king of Assyria—even though he already had several concubines, at least he gave Egypt a face in this regard.

How can an Egyptian princess be the side concubine of an Assyrian king?

Assyria did not express any dissatisfaction after learning that the one Egypt was going to marry was Nefer Neferula.

Although they first set their eyes on Anksannamon, who is both beautiful and intelligent, it would be nice to have a weak and easy-to-control Nefer Neferula - at least she will not interfere in Assyria's internal affairs, nor will she What unfavorable influence upon their wise king of Assyria.

In short, what they fancy is not any princess, but the relationship with Egypt by marriage.

The wedding was scheduled for three months later, and at this time, Hittite was still making military preparations. They planned to disclose the news of Princess Hittite's death after a while, and launch a war against Egypt by the way.

Tutankhamun's spies in Hittite had already smelled the wind and passed the news back to Egypt in time.

Tutankhamun was not surprised by this news at all-the current Egyptian military will not be the same as before.Even the trainer Hollenhib felt that the plasticity of those Egyptian soldiers was too strong.

In Egypt now, although the battle against Hittite cannot be said to have an overwhelming victory, it is clear that it will not be suppressed.

In order to show respect for Egypt and respect for the future Assyrian princess, Assyria sent a team to Egypt to meet Nefer Neferula.

When seeing off, of course, a banquet is indispensable.

The ancient Egyptian food culture covered a time frame of more than 3000 years, but the main characteristics of this food culture remained unchanged until Greco-Roman times.

In ancient Egypt, no matter the rich or the poor, the staple food was bread and beer (the beer of the ancient Egyptians was relatively viscous, containing a lot of solids and high nutritional content, which is more reminiscent of today’s porridge. It is the ancient An important source of protein, minerals and vitamins for the Egyptians), served with sprouts and other vegetables, and served with small amounts of meat, game and fish.

The banquets of the ancient Egyptians usually started in the afternoon, and the male and female guests except their spouses sat separately, and the seats were determined according to their social status.

The guests sitting on chairs are of higher status, those sitting on stools are next, and the guests with the lowest status are sitting on the floor.

Originally, because the protagonist of this banquet was Nefer Neferula, she sat at the lower head of Tutankhamun, a little higher than the position of Anksana Gate.

But Anksannamen didn't care about this, one reason was that she made this shy and timid girl reach this point, and the other reason was her mother-in-law Nefertiti.

Anksanna kept looking at Nefertiti before the banquet started.Nefertiti, who had felt Anksanna's gaze several times, even wondered if she saw her lack of dignity in her attire—although she knew it was impossible.

Perhaps, she should ask her daughter who is no longer close to her after the banquet?Oh, yes, and the future Assyrian princess...

Fortunately, Anksannamen knew that her actions were a bit inappropriate at the banquet, so after the banquet started, she didn't make any more eye-catching actions.

Before the food is served, everyone has to wash their hands, especially their fingers, in a specially provided washbasin - because most of the food is pinched and delivered to the mouth by fingers.

After the maid carrying the washbasin retreats, another group of maids walk around behind the guests and light various essential oils or balms to please the guests or drive away mosquitoes.

At the banquet, lotus flowers and garlands will be distributed, and as the second only to Prime Minister Ayi, the young, handsome and powerful Holunhib got a beautiful pink and white lotus.

Well, well, at least a flower is better than a wreath or something.Hollensibb glanced at the extremely bright garland on Prime Minister Ayi's table, and comforted himself silently.

When the garlands are distributed, the dancers start to stir up the atmosphere.Professional dancers and musicians playing harps, lutes, drums, tambourines and clappers file forward.

Horunhib picked up the dried and roasted almonds with his hands, put them in his mouth and chewed them slowly—influenced by external factors such as war and trade, Tutankhamun wanted to expand the territory of Egypt, so he sent an early Fleets go further afield to discover new species.For example, apricots, almonds, apples, etc. - while quietly looking at Assyria to make an expression.

Although Nefer Neferula has a shy personality, she is a person who knows current affairs.At this banquet, although her performance was not perfect, it was still remarkable.

At least Assyria doesn't have to worry about marrying back a princess who can't show her hands and can't stand on the stage-this will not only lose face of Assyria, but also lose face of Egypt.

Nefer Neferula, who is well-dressed, has a handsome appearance, a gentle smile, and a slender figure, just like a white lotus flower blooming on the banks of the Nile—for the Assyrians who are used to blood and fighting, it is also considered Another novelty of beauty.

Although Tutankhamun seems to be around the topic of asking Assyria to treat his sister well, he is also unobtrusively exploring Assyria's attitude towards Egypt and Hittite.Because Holunhib was busy dealing with Prime Minister Ayi's words, he didn't listen to Tutankhamun's conversation very carefully.

Prime Minister Ayi, known as the "wisdom of Egypt", naturally has a heart for Egypt.Hollenhib would bet that if the 17-year-old Tutankhamun was still held in power by various forces like in his previous life, Prime Minister Ayi would definitely be on Tutankhamun's side.

But here lies the problem.

Tutankhamun was no longer the young king with decentralized power.It can even be said that before he succeeded to the throne, he was gathering power step by step.

Now, apart from the Prime Minister Ayi who still controls the auxiliary power, even Nefertiti doesn't have much power in the harem.

Although Nefertiti still looks glamorous now, Holunhib knows that once a woman in the deep palace has tasted the taste of power, if she wants to quit this addiction, she must go through a painful experience.

The question is, is Nefertiti willing to accept this pain and be a queen mother who doesn't care about world affairs in peace?

The answer is of course impossible.

Therefore, Tutankhamun still maintains the same respect for Prime Minister Ayi now, and he has a lot to consult about major and minor matters, creating an illusion that he is immature now.

However, what Prime Minister Ayi did not expect was that the young king had already grown sharp fangs and claws in places he had not seen. Many times, it seemed that the good idea suggested by Prime Minister Ayi was actually They were all arranged by Tutankhamun, and Ayi was guided to say them without any trace.

However, this method is very risky. After a long time, with Ayi's wisdom, it is impossible not to find that he was led by the nose by Tutankhamun.

Fortunately, Tutankhamun didn't intend to use this method all the time. Now he only needs to use Prime Minister Ayi to divert Nefertiti's attention, and then... arrange a good strategy to kill two birds with one stone.

The theme of the banquet was not political affairs, so soon, people turned the topic to all kinds of gossip.For those of them who live in the upper class, some small things-such as a slave stealing a gold plate-are enough to make them discuss for a long time, and keep saying "My God, too much!" It's terrible, I've never seen such a horrible thing, what should I do to that slave" and other meaningless exclamations.

Perhaps for them, this kind of gossip that is chewed and chewed by others is enough to comfort their empty hearts under the rich life.

The Assyrians remained somewhat sober, especially the leading ones who were eloquent, and kept complimenting Nefer Neferula and the wealth of Egypt.Of course, they will not forget to say some interesting things about Assyria, so the nobles with their ears stunned have new things to talk about.

The banquet usually prepares a sufficient amount of wine and a wide variety of food, including roast whole cattle, roast duck, roast goose, roast pigeon and seasonal fish.

Banquet dishes generally include stew, a lot of bread, fresh fruits and vegetables.

Dessert is usually a cake with dates and honey.

Cut a small piece of bread and a piece of stew into small pieces with a knife and feed them directly into your mouth with a knife.Hollenhib is not unaccustomed to eating with his hands, but he doesn't like to get his hands greasy.

In such an environment, Horunhib has never been able to eat enough, but it doesn't matter, Tutankhamun will definitely keep him later, and supper is inevitable-in fact, Tutankhamun was in It is impossible to be full on such an occasion, and the toasters who come from time to time have made him practice the ability to stay drunk after a thousand glasses.

Edjo, who cut the remaining mutton chops into small pieces, wrapped around Holunhib's hand as a bracelet, and Best, who was lazily beside Tutankhamun, gathered around Holunhib.

The existence of Edjo and Best is not a secret, but because Best's master is Tutankhamun, and Edjo is a poisonous snake, no one gets close to them.

"They like you very much." Prime Minister Ayi stroked his long beard, his eyes narrowed with a smile.

"Probably because I spent quite a long time with them." Hollenhib didn't think there was anything strange about this matter.Everyone in Upper Egypt knew that their young king valued this young general the most.

"No, I think they may be because they feel that they are very close to you." Prime Minister Ayi obviously meant something.

Hollenhib's usual behavior is not like an iron-blooded soldier.He is gentle, courteous, neither humble nor overbearing, but when he bared his fangs like a lion, no one could try to take advantage of him.

Like a wild beast, it has the bravery of a lion and the viciousness of a poisonous snake.

Such a person can be the mightiest arm of a king, and the strongest hindrance.

Prime Minister Ayi felt that it was necessary for him to be worthy of His Majesty Akhnaton's will and to train the current young king into his ideal king.

Rather than like this, it seems that some places are out of control.

Prime Minister Ayi didn’t look at the arrogance and indifference of other people at all. Instead, he seemed to have been kept in captivity for a long time. He turned his attention to the throne of the various coquettish Best and Edjo of Horun Heeb .

The banquet will last almost until the early morning. Hollenhib has a good capacity for alcohol, but now his mind is also a little dizzy.Perhaps not only because of the effect of alcohol, but also because of the noisy environment, the pervasive fragrance and the sleepless night.

Many people were drunk and fell asleep.Beer, wine, and unfinished bones were scattered on the table or on the expensive carpet.

People whose brains have been intoxicated by alcohol spread out on their seats, like corpses soaked in alcohol.

When the sky turned pale, the banquet finally ended.At this time, Nefertiti left with graceful steps.Horunhib stared at the woman's graceful back, not understanding why she had the energy to stay until the last moment... Could it be that she was used to it when she was with Ekhnaton?

But when Nefertiti's body disappeared around the corner, Tutankhamun on the throne immediately stood up, and left in a hurry without even having time to order his servants to remove these "corpses".

Hollenhib had an ominous premonition in his heart, and followed immediately.Finally, in Tutankhamun's bedroom, he stopped.

Seeing Holunhib's arrival, Tutankhamun stopped being brave, and said hoarsely, "Call Min here!" He covered his mouth, leaving black blood from between his fingers.

The author has something to say: Tutankhamun is a catastrophic physique... But this time he had something to do with himself, and he didn't get involved... By the way, I'm holding back, holding back, finally remembering how to deal with Neferti Tired... It seems that there are still some flaws, I will correct it... Sigh, my shoulder hurts recently QAQ...

I've tried my best to think about the small theater, but I can't think of it no matter what... I really still lack cuteness...

Hey, hey, hey... I'm working hard on stewing meat recently, but for the sake of harmony, I don't think it will be on such a large scale...

Today I went to Qianling Mountain to see macaques, and the little guy even ran to the tourists to snatch the fruit orange, unscrewed the lid and drank it up... It really deserves to be a descendant of the Great Sage [The Great Sage is not a macaque, right? fall!