Rebirth of Shuangshu

Chapter 119 Tianma
Kong Ci and father-in-law ran around the city all morning, but failed to find a place to rent. They were also told that there were no rental houses in Ruidu, and foreigners could only stay in restaurants temporarily.

At first they didn't believe it, and they ran all over the city separately, and finally they could only believe that there was no rental house in Ridu.Every house here is occupied by people, even if they are asked to vacate a few vacant rooms to rent out to earn some extra money, none of them are willing.

why?Is it because the Redu are xenophobic?no.

Now is the autumn harvest season, every house is full of millet.Even those with spare houses were intended to store grain.

This reflects the importance that Ruidu people attach to food.

At noon, Lin Xiaoxiao and his party met in a restaurant.

Kong Ci explained the situation: "If you don't want to live in a restaurant, we'll go back to the mountain. It won't even take half an hour from the mountain to Ruidu. We just need to book a place and invite them to come when the time comes."

Lin Xiaoxiao stood at the window, looking at the busy street below, thoughtful.

Cui Panpan took a sip of the fruit wine from the restaurant, and said with a long sigh of relief, "I want to live in this city for a few days."

Lin Xiaoxiao turned her head and looked at Cui Panpan, nodded and said, "Ruidu is a bit different, I also want to stay here for a few days, so let's book a restaurant."

Now that you have come to Ruidu, let's experience the level of life here.

The east of Ruidu City is a commercial area, where restaurants such as Sajinlou are located.Sajinlou is the most luxurious restaurant in Ruidu.It is opposite the official post.

The eastern part of the city is relatively far from the central palace, and there are no nobles living in the surrounding area.It doesn't feel very convenient, but because the road is wide and the carriage is easy to travel, the nobles will not waste time when they come here to spend.

If you walk around Ruidu, you will find that the commerce in the city is underdeveloped.Chengdong District is the only place where outsiders can temporarily live, and it is the only place that seems to have a commercial atmosphere.The rest of the city is used for living and farming.

Kong Cidao: "In the early years, I heard that the first generation of Rui Bo was a close minister of Zhou Tianzi, who helped the previous generation of Han Gong to fight for the title of monarch. Later, in order to repay Xian Rui Bo's kindness, Xian Han Gong won the title of Rui Bo for him. It is said that the first The Korean public once recognized Xian Ruibo as his uncle."

Lin Xiaoxiao asked curiously: "Then the current Rui Bo has a close relationship with Han Gong?"

"On the contrary, the current Duke of South Korea is the king-killer. First, Rui Bo wanted to join forces with Wei State to attack South Korea, but later Wei State repented and gave up. After that, the first Rui Bo passed away, and now this Rui Bo is taking the throne. But because Rui Bo When I was young, the government was controlled by the Empress Dowager Jiang."

Cui Panpan looked at Kong Ci suddenly: "Jiang? The Jiang of Qi?"

Kong Ci was puzzled: "Exactly, Rui Jiang came from the royal family of Qi."

"Rui Jiang, Rui Jiang," Cui Panpan muttered to himself, "the first regent queen in historical records."

Kong Ci corrected: "Rui Jiang is regent as the queen mother, and did not claim to be queen."

Lin Xiaoxiao said: "When her ambition reaches a certain level, or Rui Bo can't satisfy her, she will eventually become the leader of this country."

Cui Panpan said: "The uncrowned king."

Kong Ci looked at Lin Xiaoxiao and fell silent thoughtfully.

Lin Xiaoxiao took out two yuan of gold and handed it to Kong Ci: "Let's find a restaurant suitable for us to live in."

Not long after Kong Ci left, he came back and took them to the Ruijin Pavilion.

Ruijin Pavilion is located behind Sajin Building, not on the main street, but in an alley.Ruijin Pavilion sells wine and eats on the first floor, and stays on the second floor. The cost is much cheaper than that of Sajin Pavilion.

Lin Xiaoxiao and his party asked for three rooms on the second floor: one room for Lin Xiaoxiao and Cui Panpan, one room for Kong Ci and Amu, and one room for A'er's father and A's parents.Lin Cui lives in the middle.

Everyone went back to their rooms to rest, and went to the lobby for dinner together.

Lin and Cui closed the door and immediately got together to whisper.

Cui Panpan held back his words, but since there were people around just now, it was difficult to say a lot of things.

"It really is Rui Jiang, she is the first recorded regent queen mother."

"Is she the first? I thought it was Lu Zhi."

"That's different. Lu's pheasant's title can be preceded by the word China. Lu's pheasant is the first in Chinese history. It's a pity that the country of Rui is too small, there is only one earl country, and the country of Rui died too early."

"You admire Rui Jiang so much?"

"It's not worship. A great figure in history. Many cultural relics were unearthed from her tomb, which is no less than that of princes and kings. It shows that she was very loved and admired when she was alive."

"Yeah, if there is a chance to meet this Empress Dowager Rui Jiang with my own eyes, I will try my best to bring you along?"

"Wow wow wow."

Lin Xiaoxiao took a few fruits from the warehouse and put them on the table, and ate one casually.Cui Panpan was also polite, took a peach and gnawed on it.

"Let's not talk about Rui Jiang, someone followed me along the way today, who do you think it is?"

"Mostly Han Wu and Gu Yan's people."

Lin Xiaoxiao and the others are relatively low-key, and they seem to travel no differently from ordinary gentry, so it is impossible to attract the attention of strangers as soon as they come.The only people in the capital who have relations with them are Han Wu and Gu Yan, so they can only be discovered by their people.

Cui Panpan said: "I sent someone to Wanjia Study to deliver the letter yesterday afternoon. We entered the city early in the morning, which means that Chongyifang Wanjia Study delivered the news last night."

"They sent someone to follow them all the way, but they didn't come up to say hello, and that person didn't go back halfway to deliver the letter, so what did they just monitor us for?" Lin Xiaoxiao frowned, "Why should they be so cautious, wouldn't it be good to come out and meet in an open and honest manner?"

"It may be that the ancients were poor and fastidious. It is better not to meet formally than not to meet." Cui Panpan complained.

"Now the stalkers should go back and report." Lin Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, "Do you think they will come to visit? Why don't we leave a few words at the counter of Ruijin Pavilion to let them know that we have discovered their stalking? "

Cui Panpan said: "Forget it, let's keep a low profile. At present, their identities are unknown, and we should reserve our strength. In case they have malicious intentions, we may reserve a hand that can be used at a critical moment."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded: "That makes sense. But, shouldn't it be time for you to exercise? Among the six of us, you are the only one who does not have the threat of force."

Cui Panpan immediately smiled, and said flatteringly, "I've been uncoordinated since I was a child, and I always messed around in physical education class. Don't force me~"

Lin Xiaoxiao had no choice but to shake her head with Cui Panpan.

"By the way, do you think Ruidu is like a city of war preparations?"

"I found out that there are a lot of people, plenty of food, and wide roads. They also deliberately separate the residences of outsiders and important people. They are almost ready to fight."

There are many people, and they can stand up in war.There is a lot of food, and it takes a long time to close the city gate.The roads are wide and easy for chariots to pass, and it is convenient to deploy troops in the city for support.

"This city was built by the first generation of Rui Bo. Rui's geographical location is a place that must be contested by military strategists. It seems that the previous generation of Rui Bo has seen through this point since the founding of the country. standards to build."

"Perhaps, Zhou Tianzi or the previous generation of Korean princes decided Rui Guo to be here, so he didn't have the idea of ​​letting Rui Bo guard the way."

"These are not important. The Kingdom of Rui will eventually be destroyed by the State of Qin. Even if Rui Jiang led the State of Rui to defeat the State of Qin once, it only won that one time."

"Rui Bo is still in the country now, which means that Qin State will not call here for the time being, and Rui State is safe at present."

"I don't know how old that Rui Bo is now? In history, the queen mother has tried the taste of power, and basically she doesn't want to return it to her son. Few of them are too peaceful."

"Don't worry about others," Lin Xiaoxiao said in a low voice suddenly, "Rui Du inspired me, do you think we can build Laiqi Mountain into Rui Du like this?"

"You want to build a city on Mount Laiqi?" Cui Panpan stared, "Building a city has to be approved by the Emperor of Zhou, or else it has to be approved by the surrounding princes, otherwise it is a rebellion.

Laiqi Mountain is so close to Ruidu, it is equivalent to you occupying the territory of Ruiguo.Rui Jiang will not agree with you to build a city on her territory.Don't you want to use that edict ordering the fiefdom?Are you planning to settle down in Rui Country? "

"No, no, don't get excited," Lin Xiaoxiao said, "It's not about building a city, I just want to build Laiqi Mountain into a stronghold with strategic value. I don't want to settle in Rui Country, I just want to try Laiqi Mountain. Experience, we will have our own fiefdom in the future, and we will have a reference when we do things."

Cui Panpan understood: "You want to use Laiqi Mountain as a pilot? Why do you always want to build a cottage?"

"Because it is the Warring States Period. The country is not unified. This year you beat me, and next year he beats you. As a commoner, I am panicked."

"I understand your idea. But I think it's better to hug your thighs than to develop yourself. No matter what we develop with this little ability, we will end up killing people in the end."

"I understand what you mean, why not go to Qin State. But after going to Qin State, can't you live a life of bluffing and cheating all day long?"

"Why are you bluffing and deceiving? Your identity as a mountain girl is not a lie. It is true that you have a system and magical skills. At that time, you will get a Qin Tianjian and become a national teacher or something. Even if Qin II dies, No one dares to kill you. We will help you, and it will be very easy to make a living."

"Do I have to refine the elixir for the emperor of Qin?"

"For sure. It's not safer for you to make alchemy than to let those so-called Taoist priests do it. Just get them some health pills or something."

"God stick, you will be recorded in the history books and scolded by others."

"After you die, you can put a lot of books in the tomb, and you can leave a message in the books to explain clearly, and people in the future will find out your true identity."

"Ah, isn't it good for burial? I don't really want to be dug up."

"Your thinking is too narrow. How the civilization of our motherland continues is from the tombs found in archaeology. It is because of the documents and cultural relics found in those ancient tombs that connect the history of our nation. Every one of you The funeral objects are all precious historical fossils."

"Ah this."

"Beep beep beep~" A knock on the door interrupted the imaginative conversation between Lin and Cui.

It was my parents who came to remind them that it was time for dinner.

It gets dark early after autumn, and dinner time is earlier than before.

Lin Xiaoxiao and Cui Panpan went out of the house together, only to find that it was already dusk.The two looked at each other and laughed.

The first floor of Ruijin Pavilion is already full of guests.

Lin Xiaoxiao and her party of six couldn't find a place to eat.Because they were residents in the pavilion, the shopkeeper added a table for them in the corner by the window, which solved the problem.

I ordered six dishes, one soup and four meat dishes.

In this era, meat dishes are not necessarily expensive, because there are many wild animals in the mountains.Moreover, the ancients generally practiced martial arts, and there were more people who knew how to hunt.As long as there are no natural and man-made disasters, resources are sufficient.

Like Rui Guo, there was no natural disaster or man-made disaster for 30 to [-] years, and the development inside and outside the city was very good.

It is precisely because of this that the population of Ruidu is obviously relatively large, and it is roughly estimated that it can exceed [-], and they dare to send it.This is not counting the savage villages outside the city.

Lin Xiaoxiao felt that Rui Bo's most sensible move was to separate commerce and agriculture.

The people in the city are farming, which is basically equal to pure agriculture.And the business moved to Chongyifang.It avoids excessive business promotion like in Huaguo, which leads to agricultural abandonment, so that there is no food reserve when natural disasters come.

Six dishes and one soup, and the final bill was [-] yuan.It was so cheap that Lin Xiaoxiao and Cui Panpan stared at each other.

Cui Panpan leaned close to Lin Xiaoxiao's ear and whispered, "Do you think the previous generation of Rui Bo was like the two of us?"

Lin Xiaoxiao immediately understood what she meant, and replied: "Probably not, how can we build a country like this? Don't underestimate the wisdom of the ancients. If we hadn't studied history, we might not even be as good as ordinary people."

"That's right," Cui Panpan said, "If it comes through, it will definitely go to Qin to hug its thighs, and what kind of vassal state will perish sooner or later."

Lin Xiaoxiao had no choice but to remind: "Don't think about hugging your thighs all day long, you have to be strong. I'm not capable enough, and I can't hold my thighs firmly."

After dinner, Lin Xiaoxiao and his party did not go back to their room, but went to the street to watch the night view.

In the entire Ruidu, only Dongcheng District is brightly lit, and other areas have only sporadic lights.All the nightlife people are concentrated in Dongcheng District at the moment.

The streets at night look busier than during the day.There are many more stalls selling snacks and gadgets on the street, and some streets are even hung with lanterns.

For example, on the main street where the Sajin Building is located, the shops on both sides are still open, and the lanterns in front of the door reflect the crowds, making it lively like a festival.

Kong Ci stopped a passer-by and asked, "Brother, I'm waiting for someone from another place. I just arrived in Ruidu today. I don't know why the festival is so lively?"

"Autumn Harvest Festival, this whole month is the Autumn Harvest Festival, celebrating the good harvest this year."

Kong Ci asked: "Is it this lively every day this month?"

"Yeah, this month of every year is so lively. Yesterday, there was a stage in the Sajin Building, and the courtiers were dancing in the street. Today Wenchang Pavilion guesses the fans, and if you get the answer right, you get money. I heard that there will be a lottery for the parallel store tomorrow. Give more money."

"Lucky draw?!" Several people were surprised.

"Yes, I heard that I learned from some grocery store in Chongyifang. I got a bunch of bamboo sticks and threw them together, and I gave money to those who drew words. Last month, a relative of mine went to Chongyifang on purpose. There was a lottery draw over there, and I won ten dollars, and I came back to show off to us for a long time."

"Then why don't you go to Chongyifang to draw a lottery?"

"I'm free there. I get up early every day to smear and harvest millet. I don't have time to go out of the city to play."

(End of this chapter)