At the end of the Tang Dynasty, it was a feudal town, but in Western Europe

As the king's envoy, he traveled day and night and arrived here from Italy. The local roads really caught his eye at the beginning, but it didn't mean anything. Isn't the road in Rome in Italy better than this?

As the most prosperous North Italian, Turitus has not only been to Byzantium, but also to Venice, Rome and even Baghdad.

Although the city of Hamburg was called Constantinople in the north by the troublemakers and businessmen, Turitus didn't expect it after hearing this, but instead felt a lot of contempt for the city.

"Constantinople in the north...is really overwhelmed." Turitus curled his lips.

Has the Duke of Saxony been in office for five years?In five years, I am afraid that even a small church will not be built. How dare you brag.

Turitus spat fiercely out of the car window, this damned Duke of Saxony, he can't do good things himself, but wants to ruin other people's things.

This year, many Lombard relatives in Turitus were deprived of their territory by Charlie. Now these Lombard nobles are being escorted by the army with their families to go to the more bitter cold Villetti, thanks to Feng Sen.

Not to mention the comfortable life before the arrival of the Duke of Saxony. At that time, apart from responding to Charlie's call, they were usually in the local area just like the emperor, basically doing whatever they wanted.

Since he came here, he has launched a Tang Wu campaign. Just this year alone, many nobles have been bankrupted by the cost of road construction. There was even a baron who had to marry his noble daughter Noble merchant of West Britain.

"Hey, merchants are merchants, damn it, they even got a title of nobility." Turitus cursed viciously.

To be honest, Feng Sen gave a total of [-] knight titles equivalent to knights, which is not too many in his opinion, but for these traditional nobles, this is simply shit on their heads.

Having said that, Turitus did not want to offend this powerful duke. Firstly, his powerful army was victorious in every battle, and the Franks worshiped the strong. Secondly, he did make the life of the little nobles a lot better.

For the kind of low-level knights, that is, the kind where a knight leader is actually a village with [-] to [-] people, it is indeed a lot better, because of the development of agriculture and iron smelting technology, the price of weapons and food has been reduced.

Coupled with Feng Sen's plan to ban the army and move the town, many people secretly supported Feng Sen's idea. After all, the local boss was transferred away. Isn't that because they discussed it?

The awning boat undulates in the refreshing river, and the sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadow.

"There isn't even a decent castle along the way." Turitus murmured, with a hint of disdain in his voice, but what he didn't notice was that the woods on both sides were gradually thinning out, and some noisy voices gradually entered him in the ears.

The black-covered boat docked, and Turitus stepped out of the cabin, stretched, and was about to speak, but his tongue got stuck.

A magnificent city wall came into Turitus' eyes.

The renovated city wall is ten meters high, and the bricks are neatly arranged. Feng Sen also specially asked people to carve exquisite patterns and detailed patterns with cement.

On both sides of the street at the gate of the city, there are neat and symmetrical houses. On the left side of the house is a house with a red roof, and the right side will definitely not be green.

The buildings along the street are gorgeous and full of life, and the signboards are full of colorful flags.

On the street and on the bridge in front of you, pedestrians in neat woolen clothes are talking and laughing. A few chickens are running away under the chase of children, while a yellow-haired puppy is chasing behind.

Behind the wooden houses in the distance, you can see large golden wheat fields. In the wheat fields, the tall mills are like giants, sitting on this fertile land, while the farmers holding hoes look so small.

"What... what's going on here?" Turitus couldn't help muttering to himself, he couldn't believe what he saw in front of him.

"My lord is here."

Before Turitus could react, he was pushed off the boat by the boatman and almost fell over. As for saluting and following, he was also treated roughly.

Turitus stood up angrily, and the boatman had already left. He had long been upset with these people and kept talking bad things about Hamburg and the commander. Did he really think he couldn't speak Frankish?

Leaving from the pier, Turitus first sent an entourage to inform, and then went shopping with the rest of the entourage nearby.

But soon, Turitus discovered something interesting—there was no poop on the streets here. Although there were other garbage, it was very little, let alone defecating indiscriminately.

On the one hand, everyone knows that excrement and urine are chemical fertilizers, and the manor or landlord sends someone to collect them every day. On the other hand, Feng Sen has set up public toilets, and those who do not use the public toilets have to clean the public toilets for seven days, including board and lodging.

Those who urinate and defecate anywhere and refuse to mend their ways after repeated admonitions will have their tools confiscated.

Surprisingly, he stomped on the slate floor and splashed a burst of dust. Turitus successfully attracted the people around him to avoid him and secretly cursed him as a "hick".

Turitus blushed a little. He walked on the stone road. The shops and vendors on both sides were full of delicious food and gorgeous goods, such as furs, gems, amber, and embroidery. He also saw glass cups from Byzantium, and even from Arabian lapis lazuli.

"Dududu-"

A sound similar to a trumpet but much softer sounded, and Turitus' eyes could not help but drift around.

In the Washe area of ​​Goulan, a big man was performing a boulder-crushing performance, but judging from the blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, he was really crushing boulders with his chest.

Opposite the big man is an open-air tavern. A storyteller holds a wooden block and vividly explains the wonderful story of Siegfried breaking five castles and beheading six princes.

There are no skilled women?Turitus searched everywhere, but couldn't find anything similar to the wandering warbler. In the end, his entourage told him after asking passers-by.

"Your Excellency, the Duke, is a devout believer. He does not allow skilled women and technical institutes in the city. If you need it, you can go to Ulster Town or the dock area."

"It's really strange." Turitus frowned. "He said he was pious and married three wives openly, but he didn't allow skilled women. This is not two sides..."

In the middle of speaking, Turitus stopped talking, because the people around him were much quieter than before, and many big men stared at him viciously.

Some passers-by didn't know why, so a few who knew Frank translated what he just said. Afterwards, the faces of these passers-by also changed.

"Master, let's go quickly."

"Yes, let's go quickly."

Wolverine ran out of the market with rotten eggs and rotten vegetables. They found a river in the city. They wanted to clean it, but they were caught by two archers and fined a lot of money.

In the end, Turitus came to the gate of the city exhausted. Facing such a tall city wall and soaring towers, he finally put away his arrogance.

A bald bishop in priestly attire walked over. Zhenhui's face was as solemn and sacred as usual, with wisdom and kindness in his eyes, as if he couldn't see the rotten leaves in Turitus' hair or smell the rotten eggs on his body.

"Mr. Turitus, welcome to Hamburg City." Zhenhui smiled and extended her hand to Turitus.

Chapter 378 Without a silver party, the harem will be meaningless.

Standing in front of a huge bronze mirror, Feng Sen twisted his body uncomfortably. At this moment, he was wearing a crimson robe. Under Aunt Zhu's command, several maids kept fiddling with Feng Sen, leaving him helpless.

"Auntie, I always feel that this wedding dress is too small, and it feels tight on my body." Feng Sen said helplessly while moving his back.

Aunt Zhu slapped Feng Sen on the waist: "Don't move, this is a robe, will it be too small? There is not much silk here, and if it breaks, there is no need to change it."

She personally took a black square hat and put it on for Feng Sen. Aunt Zhu took two steps back, looking at the tall and mighty young man in front of her, she suddenly couldn't help wiping the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.

"In a blink of an eye, it became so big, it was still a small ball of pink meat at that time."

"Auntie, this is a second wedding, and it's considered a second marriage."

Originally, this time, Feng Sen was only planning to hold a wedding with Li Baojing according to Aunt Zhu's request, but then he realized that there were two more of him who hadn't held a wedding yet.

Although in name, Gisela and Li Baojing are considered wives and Arvo is only a concubine, but Feng Sen still hopes to give them all a good memory.

By the way, he can still have a silver party at night, he has never been with the three of them before.

"On an auspicious day, what nonsense are you talking about, bah, bah, bah." Aunt Zhu scolded, "You should move around in your clothes first, get used to it, and you will suffer later."

Reluctantly walking to the window, Feng Sen looked into the distance. It was time for dinner, and the street was still crowded with people, most of whom came to watch the fun.

Those pushing small food carts, those carrying wonton loads, and those carrying smoked and dried quail through the streets and alleys, the revenue of each shop has doubled, and they even hope that Feng Sen can get married a few more times.

Three wives together, this is too wasteful.

As for people's attitude towards Feng Sen's marriage to three wives, they basically have no opinion. Occasionally, those who have opinions only verbally complain that it is inappropriate, and few people express their opposition with great fanfare.

After all, Saxony, as the diocese of Zhenhui, and Felix, a great heresy, have long developed a kind of teaching with Saxon characteristics. After all, more than [-]% of the locals did not believe in Heavenly Father a few years ago.

In such a crowded crowd, even though Bing Ma Si drew a lot of archers from the surrounding villages to maintain order, there were still incidents of theft, robbery or stampede happening from time to time.

For those who dare to do bad things on the day of great joy, according to the requirements of the soldiers and horses, the crime will be added to the third class, and the most serious one will even be expelled from the Elbe River to open up wasteland in labor camps in Villetti and even Pomerania.

"A lot of people came this time." Aunt Zhu said happily.

"Yes, there are a lot of people."

At least 5 people have been squeezed into the whole city at this moment. He thought that there would be [-] to [-] people, but what he didn't expect was that the little chiefs of Villetti came, the lords of North came, and the Frisian lords came. People came, even guests from Austrasia, Britain, and even Gascony and Asturias.

In a sense, this is as it should be. After Feng Sen's development during this period of time, although he has a very bad reputation, everyone knows his influence and strength - a well-deserved prince.

The beauty of the guest is me, and I want to ask for it.

Today's wedding is an ordinary wedding in the eyes of Aunt Zhu, but in Feng Sen's view, it is a good opportunity to increase her influence.

For example, the day before yesterday, he negotiated terms with Edbert III, and sent Danes to help Edbert recruit soldiers in Kent, and in the name of restoring the country, he regained the throne that belonged to Edbert III but was conferred on the false king by Austrian law.

"Commander, there is a fist-sized amber brought by three Norse lords as a gift, and they want to visit you." An attendant hurried in from the door.

"Yes." Feng Sen nodded, and asked Aunt Zhu, "How much time is left?"

"About half an hour..."

"That's enough, my aunt will call me later in a quarter of an hour."

"Understood." Aunt Zhu was exceptionally clear about this kind of matter, and left through the inner door without saying anything.

Led by a servant, three tall and burly North men walked in. Of course, facing Feng Sen, who was nearly two meters tall, they still had to raise their heads and speak.

"I've met Jie Shuai." Although he had a strange tone, it seemed that he had learned two-handed etiquette outside the door.

Feng Sen pointed to the chair in front of him: "Everyone, please sit down."

The three sat down, Feng Sen didn't talk nonsense, and said bluntly: "The three are strangers to me, and I am very happy to congratulate me on my marriage. If you have anything to do, just tell me, the wedding will be held soon."

The three of them looked at each other, and one of the big Northmen said: "The three of us are all Scandinavian lords, and we have plundered with His Highness Arvo before."

"So it's Arvo's family. What do you want? Wool? Beer? Or honey?" Feng Sen waved his hand, and two maids brought beer mixed with mint water, and handed it to the three of them.

A one-eyed Norse lord said hoarsely: "We want land, as long as you can give us a piece of land, we are willing to surrender to you and become a part of your Eight Banners."

"What about the land in your own hometown? Don't you want it?"

"Our land is too barren, and those big lords often force us to hand over our offerings and even plunder our population. This is really unacceptable."

Feng Sen spread his hands: "If you want territory, I can't give it to you directly. If you are willing to lead your people to open up territory for me, I can give you the land."

The leading Northman said: "Actually, this piece of land is not in the mainland, but in Britain. The land there is fertile and the climate is mild. When we plundered with His Royal Highness Arvo, we saw a piece of land. But there are too many British people, so we had to return together."

Feng Sen immediately understood the meaning of the big Northman: "You want to say that you need my support to let you get a piece of land in Britain... Ah, you expect my knife and sword, and my boat, to be able to serve you. You provide support."

"If we were the only ones, we would definitely not be able to conquer those lands." Lord North said in a low voice, "As long as you are willing to provide us with shelter, I am willing to kneel at your feet and become your servant."

"I understand." After a full 5 minutes of silence, Feng Sen nodded, "Well, I'm going to build a small city near Rondinnon, and I'll give you two years, and in these two years, you will serve as mercenaries for the West Britain Company.

I will give you two conditions, as long as you serve for two years, or help Edbert III defeat Offa and recover Kent, as long as one of the two happens, then you will be able to obtain a piece of land in Rondinnon immediately.

Oh, by the way, are there many lords like you over there?If there are many, you can come together, either as Yi Cong into the Eight Banners, or as a mercenary of the West Britain Company. "

The leading North man frowned, and Feng Sen could almost see white steam coming out of his ears. He took a sip of beer leisurely and looked at the sky outside.

"Don't worry, you can go back and discuss it with your priest, and give me an answer within seven days."

After seeing off these big North men, Aunt Zhu came out from the inner room immediately: "It's almost late, hurry up, the black lacquered car is ready, and I'm going to pick up the bride."

Chapter 379 Big Wedding

"I'm coming!"

A sharp-eyed Saxon boy hugged on a tree trunk shouted towards the crowd, and the people who had been chatting here and there immediately rushed towards the street.

Blocked by archers, fences and horses, people can only admire the legendary Saxony "Broken Neck" on the sidewalk.

Although the street is wide enough to accommodate four to six carriages driving side by side, Cui Xutuo still forbids people from crossing the sidewalk for safety reasons.

In addition, people are not allowed on the walls of the square, and no one is allowed to enter the buildings with more than three floors on both sides of the street. During the process of Feng Sen's wedding procession, there are special personnel in charge of protection.

It's not to blame Cui Xutuo for overreacting, but they really caught two groups of assassins a few days ago.

But it was wishful thinking for these assassins to assassinate Feng Sen. They had no idea how much control Feng Sen had over Hamburg.

No matter who you are, as long as you stay in a hotel or stay overnight after entering the city, you must issue a certificate from the rizheng of the square city. cross-examination.

You know, the city is strictly arranged according to the lijia system. If you dare to hide criminals privately, you will be under the same security as you.

Those two groups of assassins arrived in the carriage in the morning, stayed in the shop at noon, and arrested the men at night.

People in this era have almost no sense of secrecy. They often plot assassination plans loudly while eating. It is better that two people discuss in a low voice, but treat the maid who delivers the food as nothing.

"Long live the handsome! Long live the handsome!"

"Hooray! Hooray!"

Before anyone arrived, the cheers of the crowd arrived first, people frantically stretched out their hands and danced, and some even made a one-armed salute in ancient Rome.

Following people's cheers, twelve knights in black armor and red clothes opened the way ahead, and behind them were four servants holding candlesticks, which in the wedding customs of the Tang Dynasty represented leading the way for the groom.

Feng Sen's black-painted car is not really painted with black paint, but printed and dyed. It also has golden patterns on the armrests and sides, and flowers on both sides of the car.

As for the carriage, it was not a carriage from the Tang Dynasty, but a chariot similar to that of the Spring and Autumn Period. Around the black lacquered carriage were a dozen Viking bannermen following, and a group of government soldiers were riding lightly, holding axes and axes.

Standing on the carriage, Feng Sen waved gently towards the crowd, as if he had a force of force. Every time Feng Sen waved, the crowd in that direction would cheer.

In Hamburg and even Saxony's three-acre land, Feng Sen's prestige was so high that he even dared to compare himself to Kaiser.

According to normal etiquette, there should be three cars behind Feng Sen's black-painted car, which are two slave cars and a wedding car for the bride.