Steel Chang'an

Chapter 28

Donglin, Tengwang Pavilion.

This high-rise pavilion known as "the first building in Donglin" was built by King Xiao Teng based on the high pavilion praised by poets on the human home planet.In the poet's writing, the green mountains surround the gilded high platform, the faint clouds and smoke surround the volleyed pavilions, the red pavilions seem to fly in the sky, the colorful roofs provoke glazed cornices, and the white cranes and wild ducks inhabit the high pavilions sandbar.When the rain is over and the sky is sunny, the abundant sunshine passes through the clouds, the sunset clouds and wild ducks fly together, the autumn water and the long sky join together, and the clear sounds of Peiyu and Luanling echo in the sky.

It is said that this is the design request put forward by King Teng to the chief designer responsible for the construction of King Teng Pavilion.

However, according to those who were present at the time, King Teng actually only said one sentence: "I hope to get up every day and stand in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows to see the scenery of 'the sunset and the solitary bird fly together, and the autumn water is the same color as the sky'." .”

For this reason, the chief designer responsible for the construction of the Tengwang Pavilion was very worried, because the location of the Tengwang Pavilion was in the most prosperous Yongjiang City in Donglin, and it was located in the center of Yongjiang City with the highest land price.There are neither green hills nor rivers and sandbars here. If King Teng stands in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, when the weather is good, he can see the traffic jam of the second and third rings downstairs. When the weather is bad, he can only see The smog merged with the sky.

Fortunately, human wisdom is infinite. The chief designer racked his brains and finally handed over a perfect design plan: he directly increased the height of the entire Tengwang Pavilion to 1500 meters, and built a support arm at the 100th floor. Using the most advanced energy defense cover technology, a transparent platform with a diameter of several kilometers is built, and mountains are moved in mid-air to make landscaping, a lake is artificially opened, and white cranes and wild ducks are stocked. Above the 100th floor, an artificial climate is built inside the defense cover to call the wind and rain, and it is connected to an artificial intelligence system. Even if King Teng gets up at [-] o'clock in the morning, he can still ensure that the sunset will still rise.

As for the energy defense cover that can never be closed, let alone the cost, the daily energy supply cost alone can exceed seven figures.But Xiao Tengwang said after reading the design drawings: money is not a problem, the key is whether the wild duck can take off when the sunset appears.

When ordinary people say such things, they will definitely be regarded as pretending to be coercive.But King Teng is not short of money, so no one will ever think he is pretending, and he will never be slapped in the face for what he says.

Little King Teng has an elder brother named Teng Hong, known as Teng Wengong, who is the largest lord of the seven cities of Donglin and the supreme ruler of the entire Donglin.

Moreover, King Xiao Teng also has a weapon store named Tengjia, which is the largest weapon store in the entire Donglin, and also the weapon store with the most chains in the entire continent.

To put it more simply, King Teng is the largest arms dealer in the entire continent.It can even be said that King Teng is the richest businessman in the entire continent, bar none.

So King Teng is not short of money.

Therefore, under the strong power of the chaebol and the pursuit of retro aesthetics, a wonderful castle in the sky rises slowly in the center of Yongjiang City.

Residents of Yongjiang City can look up at the green mountains and gilded high platforms in the sky when they are stuck in traffic, and pass the time by counting the anthuriums of the wild ducks above their heads in the clear waves.And Xiao Teng Wang can stand in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows with coffee in his hands early in the morning, and look at the scenery of "the sunset and the lone duck fly together, and the autumn water is the same color as the sky" - in the end, the designers also put the wild duck on it. The electrodes are connected to the artificial intelligence system to ensure that King Xiaoteng gets up together, and when the sunset appears, they are stimulated to fly to the sky on time, so that the ancient and magnificent scenery that has disappeared for many years on the human home planet can be perfectly presented in Xiaoteng. before the king.

At this moment, Xiao Teng Wang just got up, wearing a hand-made red velvet nightgown, holding steaming hot freshly ground coffee, facing the floor-to-ceiling windows stretching tens of meters, the "sunset clouds and lone ducks fly together, autumn water" "Long sky and one color" epic landscape, sighed leisurely, "Sure enough, no matter how beautiful the scenery is, I will still get tired of seeing too much."

Hearing this, the tall man standing behind King Teng also sighed, "If that's the case, you can completely turn off the energy shield. Not to mention the high cost of energy supply every day, those ducks will be electrocuted one after another." It would cost a lot of money to change a batch." After the man said this with a serious expression, he added another sentence to show respect, "No offense, master, your aesthetics has always been unique, but I have never I understand how aesthetically pleasing ducks are to fly because of electric shocks, and their more practical use is to be made into electric roast ducks.”

Hearing the words "electric roast duck", the corners of King Teng's eyes twitched involuntarily: "Ji Yan, Ji Yan, you have been with me for so long, and you are still so unattractive."

"Please allow me to point out one of your mistakes—I am not a human being." The tall "man" called Ji Yan by King Teng said a little aggrieved, "Although my original knowledge base did not include sentiment, But in order to keep up with your aesthetic taste, I also read a lot of aesthetic books from the outside, but I am sorry to find that your aesthetic has obviously surpassed the aesthetic category known to mankind..."

"Huh?" King Teng took a sip of his coffee, feeling that there was something wrong with it, "Ji Yan, were you mocking me just now?"

"You are overthinking, master," Ji Yan said immediately, bowing respectfully at a standard 45-degree angle, "You know that I must respect my master, and this rule is engraved on the inside of my skull. You can see the skull when you lift it up."

"Cough..." Little King Teng didn't want to talk to Ji Yan any more.Although this Ji Yan is not a human being, as an artificial human of the intelligent race, his IQ is far higher than that of a human being, not to mention the information in the knowledge base stored in his brain, which cannot be possessed by any human individual in his lifetime. of.

As for Ji Yan's EQ...Although artificial humans are considered to never be able to understand, let alone possess human feelings and desires, and artificial humans of the intelligent race are even more stereotyped antiques, King Teng thinks this Ji Yan Not only does he have emotional intelligence, but his emotional intelligence is also quite high. If you talk to him carelessly, you will be taken into a pit—no wonder the Homo sapiens are considered to be the most dangerous type of artificial human on the Pangu Continent.

Artificial humans are divided into three categories, the most common being servant artificial humans.As the name suggests, servants are servants of human beings, serving all aspects of human life. For example, Meiya, the artificial human in the Jinge Arsenal for welcoming guests and receiving customers, is a servant artificial human.

These servant artificial humans are mass-produced, and the procedures and shapes will be set according to the industries they serve. The most common mineral energy on the Pangea Continent is used to provide them with kinetic energy—white crystal, which is also 30 tons. The most commonly used power source for super mechs.About [-] grams of energy blocks extracted from white crystals can provide the kinetic energy needed by a servant artificial human for a year.

Compared with the servant cyborgs that can be seen everywhere in human society, the sharp cyborgs are not so easy for ordinary people to see.The so-called sharp artificial man refers to the war artificial man whose biological body has undergone special strengthening and transformation, and is specially used for combat.Although the sharp androids are also mass-produced, their output is much smaller than that of the servant androids. They are basically produced only when customers demand them, and they are advanced customization products.

During the war years, the sharp tribe appeared on the battlefield as soldiers of the elite army.In the peaceful era, the Rui clan was the bodyguards and killers of the nobles.The source of kinetic energy used by the sharp manoids is also white crystals, but their biological organisms consume much more white crystal energy blocks than the servants—this is also related to the specially strengthened internal structure of the sharp men. Some sharp manoids The shape of the body has even broken away from the category of human beings.

The third type of artificial human, Homo sapiens, is the rarest and most expensive type of artificial human among these three types of artificial humans.It is said that the Sapiens were first designed to record the civilization and history on the human home planet. There is a special database in their artificial brains, which can store and call huge information data without connecting to an external database. The computing and processing power of a supercomputer.A category of human civilization is stored in the brain of each Homo sapiens, such as: technology, language, music, architecture... The brains of Homo sapiens can store all of their history and knowledge.Even the energy source they use is the same blood crystal as the forty-ton special mech instead of white crystal.Because of this, every Homo sapiens is a priceless treasure.

As the saying goes, scarcity is the most precious thing, and the number of artificial humans of the Homo sapiens is rare. On the one hand, it takes decades to build the special artificial brain of the Homo sapiens, and the materials are also very expensive and rare; The result of controlling the number-human beings are always wary of species that are more intelligent than themselves.

Some people have calculated that in the entire Pangea continent, the number of Homo sapiens will not exceed one hundred.Moreover, the identity of the Zhizu in human society is also very mysterious: they often stay behind the scenes, serving as the staff or personal advisors of noble lords, and rarely show their faces in front of others.This is because contrary to their extremely developed artificial brains, although the appearance of Homo sapiens is tall and handsome, their bodies are deliberately designed to be more fragile than ordinary people.This was originally to prevent the Zhizu from rebelling against human beings. Their fragile bodies made them unable to protect themselves, and they had to rely on noble forces to survive; As for the aristocratic lords who own the Homo sapiens androids, they all regard them as key protection targets and hide them tightly. Just like family heirlooms, they will never be taken out to show off casually.

However, King Xiao Teng did the opposite, and regarded Ji Yan, an intelligent humanoid whose rarity was comparable to the giant pandas on the human home planet in the past, as his personal butler, and asked him to wait around him, showing his face everywhere, without any concealment identity.This can be regarded as a rather high-profile behavior of showing off wealth.

Ji Yan, known as Ji Butler, is probably the most famous intellectual on the entire continent.

Some people even say that it is precisely because of the existence of Ji Yan that the Zhizu, a shadow that should have been hidden behind human history, appears in broad daylight.

Some people also said that the discord between Donglin and Teng's brothers was precisely because of Ji Yan.Back then, Mrs. Teng passed on the position of the Patriarch of the Teng family to her elder brother Teng Hong, but left Teng Jiaxing and Ji Yan to her younger brother Teng Yuan, also known as the Little King Teng.Teng Hong was also very dissatisfied with this, his mother's partiality was second to none, the main reason was that he was the lord of Donglin, but he didn't have any Zhizu aides by his side. Yan used it in such a high-profile way, which made him feel even more humiliated.

However, some insiders broke the news, saying that Mrs. Teng asked Ji Yan to choose one between Teng Hong and Teng Yuan brothers as the object of his lifelong service, and Ji Yan finally chose to follow the little Teng Wang Teng Yuan. This is the real reason why Teng Hong, the master of Donglin, is dissatisfied.

As for why Ji Yan chose King Teng as his follower, it is still a mystery.Even Xiao Teng Wang himself didn't figure out, compared to his famous big brother, what is worth following in him.

However, although Xiao Teng Wang couldn't figure it out, he was very open-minded.Since Ji Yan has followed him, he will make good use of him.After all, with the IQ of the Zhizu, no matter what industry he is asked to do, he will definitely excel in the end, and he can't waste it in vain.Facts have proved that Ji Yan is indeed quite reliable. After becoming a housekeeper, he has done a decent job, and his practical actions have proved that gold will shine even if it is put in a cesspit.

"It's rare that I got up early today, so let's talk about today's itinerary." Xiao Teng Wang handed the empty coffee cup to Ji Yan, took off his nightgown and threw it under his feet, showing his fit body, turned and walked into the room A luxurious dressing room comparable in size to a clothing showroom.

"Yes, master." Ji Yan, who was wearing a black tuxedo and meticulously buttoned the collar of his white shirt to the highest level, followed behind Xiao Teng Wang. He was obviously accustomed to the master's nakedness, and reported without changing his expression, "morning At [-] o'clock, I met with the shopkeepers of Tengjia Bank's major branches to check the accounts of this month; at [-] o'clock in the morning, I participated in the demonstration of the latest weapons developed by the Tiangong Department of the head office; at [-] o'clock, I met with the director of Donglin Smelting Institute to discuss energy Countermeasures for tax increases; at noon, you invited the female head of Jiaozihang to have lunch to discuss the acquisition, and at [-]:[-] p.m. is the drill meeting of the Donglin Armed Forces Institute..."

"Okay, okay, I'll go to have dinner with the female head of Jiaozixing, and I'll leave the rest to you." Listening to the pile of itinerary, King Teng interrupted Ji Yan in a hurry, "Next, just pick something interesting. If you say it’s boring, I won’t go even if you say so.”

"Okay, master," Ji Yan obviously has a good understanding of his master's behavior style, calmly included those itineraries in his to-do list, cleared his throat and continued, "at three o'clock in the afternoon, in Wuge City There is an appreciation party, hosted by Jing Ge Arsenal, and the main lot is a part of a puppeteer's work."

"The works of the puppet master? It's boring." Xiao Teng Wang curled his lips, "Teng Jiaxing has collected no less than ten works of the puppet master, and it doesn't matter if there is one more. If you find it interesting, go and take a picture of it. .”

"Yes, Master, the auction items of the Yingying Festival this time are really not interesting to Teng Jiaxing." Ji Yan said kindly, "But what is interesting is that Wuge City deliberately released news this time, saying that the auction items involved this time. Considering the grievances between the Chang'an Knights and the Northwest Cangwolves, both of them are determined to win this lot at present, please pay attention to avoiding other families, so as not to get involved in the grievances between the two families and make it difficult to get out."

Ji Yan also briefly shared the news from Wuge City, including the gossip that the former No. [-] knight Li Jing colluded with Baima City traitor Mu Yun to leave Chang'an, and simply told Xiao Teng Wang.Hearing the implication in the words of the big shopkeeper of the Jing Ge arsenal in Wu Ge City, even King Teng couldn't help laughing, and said: "The Lord of Wu Ge City doesn't want to offend the Chang'an Knights and the Northwest Wolf, so he clearly said Please avoid the other families, in fact, I really want all the forces to come to bid so that it will be convenient for him to raise the price. This trick of playing hard to get is really interesting."

After thinking about it, King Teng asked a little curiously: "The post of this Yingying Festival must have been sent to my elder brother. I would like to know, how does my wise and steady elder brother feel about this time?" What will Xiangying say?"

"Duke Teng Wen has always been prudent. Since the lords of Wuge City have already sent people to take care of them, Teng Wengong also respects the wishes of Wuge City and ordered the lords of all Donglin families not to participate in this Yingying Festival."

Ji Yan answered seriously, but Little King Teng almost burst out laughing, "It turns out that my elder brother is also a wonderful person, so the Lord Wu Ge must be dumbfounded now."

"That's right, master," Ji Yan said, "Jingge Arsenal Teng Jiahang in Wuge City has shares, so the big shopkeeper of Jinge Arsenal also handed me the post of Appreciation Club for the first time. So this In addition to prohibiting the lords of the Donglin cities from participating in the Yingying Festival in Wuge City, Teng Wengong also specifically named Teng Jiaxing, expressly prohibiting you from attending the Yingying Meeting."

"This is interesting." Xiao Teng Wang smiled, stretched out his hand and patted Ji Yan's cheek, "My elder brother has already banned me from participating in this show, and you even listed it in my itinerary ? It seems that there are rumors in the world that my big brother and I are at odds because of you little fairy, so there is some truth in that?"

"Master, the joke you just said is very funny." Ji Yan said expressionlessly, "According to the rules I have summarized, you will definitely do anything that your elder brother Teng Wengong expressly forbids you to do. The probability is One hundred percent. That's why I included this performance in your itinerary. This kind of activity that can defy Duke Teng's orders and is interesting, I'm sure you will definitely participate."

"Well, this is even more interesting." Xiao Teng Wang nodded, "Since everyone knows that my elder brother forbids me to do it, I will definitely do it, and my elder brother must know this better.

"Since he knows very well that I will definitely do what he expressly prohibits, and he also specifically ordered me to be prohibited from participating in this Ying Ying party, what is the meaning of that?"

"I am afraid that only you and Teng Wengong can understand the meaning of this." Ji Yan said respectfully, "After all, you two are brothers."

"You left yourself completely alone." Xiao Teng Wang glanced at Ji Yan, "Sometimes I really doubt that you follow me, is it my elder brother's instruction?"

Without waiting for Ji Yan to refute, Little King Teng continued, "Since this is the case, I can't go too far with your wishes."

"You mean, you don't plan to go to the Yingying Festival in Wuge City?" Ji Yan asked.

"Well, I'm not going, you go." Xiao Teng Wang said with a smile, "Not only do you have to go in person, but you must also make sure to take that lot, or I will give you to my elder brother."

"You have used this threat many times, master," Ji Yan replied calmly, "If you plan to let me attend this prize appreciation event on your behalf, please allow me to bring a team of Tengjia soldiers with you."

"Sure." Xiao Teng Wang waved his hand and looked out the window, "I have a hunch that this time the Yingying Appreciation Party will be very lively."

"Where you are, it is always lively." Ji Yan said respectfully, "As you once said, your existence is to make this boring world interesting."

"Did I say something like that?" Little King Teng scratched his disheveled hair, "If that's the case, let's implement my spirit and make this show more interesting."

"I will, Master." Ji Yan's answer was still extremely submissive, "But before that, can I ask you to put on your pants first?"

"...Ji Yan, did I ever tell you that you are really boring?"

"The 130th sixth time, master, although I admit that your nudity is indeed pleasing to the eye, but there is no necessary connection between it and the mood."

"Are you flirting with me, Ji Yan?"

"You're overthinking, master, I'm just a man-made man with no sentimentality." Ji Yan said solemnly, and just said that, and winked at King Teng.

Well, who said that androids don't have sentimentality?

When Xiao Teng Wang put on his trousers, he was inevitably in a delicate mood.

(End of this chapter)