Chapter 738 Heaven

Lu Yao originally thought that he would be restless. After deciding to do nothing, he felt comfortable all over and felt happy all the time he was on vacation.

During the two days of doing nothing, he walked his dog, ate and drank, watched football games, and played mobile games every day. The time passed quickly, and it was suddenly the third day agreed with Song Shiyi.

So Lu Yao asked Huang Jia to act on his behalf, and took Isabel to use the [Huijun Talisman] newly given by Song Shiyi.

 …

 Opening his eyes, Lu Yao found himself standing in an octagonal pavilion. The pavilion is located in a classical garden, surrounded by small bridges, flowing water, mountains and rocks, and hidden in the bamboo forest. He looked around and couldn't see the edge at all.

What can be seen is the countdown of [359 hours: 59 minutes: 44 seconds] above the head.

You can only stay in Daqin for fifteen days before you leave, otherwise you will face the risk of unpredictable mutations caused by the distortion of the rules.

There was a young man in a black gown next to him. He raised his hands and said, "May I ask whether Mr. and Miss are from heaven?"

Heaven?

Lu Yao was confused when he heard this.

He said: "I came with the Kitchen God."

"Sure enough, we are visitors from heaven." The young man who was waiting by his side smiled and said, "Sir and young lady, please come with me. Visitors from heaven will stay at Yunxi Pavilion."

Lu Yao suddenly realized.

 Could it be that the Committee was the [Heavenly Court] in the eyes of the Qin Empire?

No.

 In other words, Heaven is another name for the committee.

Kunlun, Penglai and Tianting all belong to different pantheons in Chinese mythology.

The title of **** lasts forever, but its holders are constantly changing. Just like the change of dynasties, the ruling position never changes, only the person sitting in that position changes. The same goes for positions of power in modern social systems.

 It will be easier to understand in this way.

As the official institution of the gods that has long-term jurisdiction over various legendary gods and monsters in China, it is only natural that the committee inherits the rule of heaven.

Under the guidance of the young man, Lu Yao and Isabel walked along the curves of the verandah, and finally passed a cloud wall and arrived at a high pavilion. This high pavilion is a wooden and stone structure that maintains the same style as the garden, with a plaque "Yunxi Pavilion" hanging on it.

“Please, I’ll take my leave now and go back to receive other visitors.”

 The young man surrendered and stepped back.

Lu Yao walked around a stone screen inside and saw a man standing by the fish pond outside the pavilion.

That was a woman about 27 or 28 years old. She was wearing a gray women's suit with a white shirt underneath. Her shoulders were straight and her body was in excellent shape. Lu Yao guessed that she had some background in dance practice or long-term fitness.

The woman has medium-long hair tied into a neat ponytail, and wears a pair of ordinary black-rimmed glasses without any jewelry. Her eyes under the frames are looking at the clouds in the sky, and she is smoking a thin cigarette on her lips.

Aware of being watched, she turned her head and glanced at Lu Yao, then at Isabel next to her.

She held the cigarette between the index and middle fingers of her right hand, flicked the cigarette **** on the stone ashtray, and breathed out a breath of white air. Her face seemed to be smiling, but she didn't seem to be smiling at all: "Are you Huang Jia?"

"yes."

 Lu Yao responded.

 He found the smoking woman strange. She looks ordinary, but has an inexplicable attraction and charm that makes it difficult for people to ignore her existence.

“I’ve heard about you, it’s very interesting. Song Shiyi is waiting for you inside.”

Lu Yao nodded and walked in with Isabel.

The layout of Yunxi Pavilion is classical both inside and outside. The reddish-brown wood surface is smooth and delicate. The micro-carvings on the seemingly stable tables and chairs are extremely exquisite. There are landscape paintings and calligraphy hanging on the walls. Every item has been carefully decorated. layout.

Lu Yao thought of the old saying, low-key luxury.

“Miss Mary, Mr. Huang.” Song Shiyi noticed them and came over immediately.

She was wearing a short leather jacket and black trousers today, with her hair **** and a little eye makeup. She looked more mature than before and looked several years older than before.

However, if a person is good-looking, no matter how he matches them, the formula is correct.

Song Shiyi took Lu Yao and Isabel to their rooms, which were two adjacent single rooms upstairs, both equipped with independent bathrooms that were easy to operate. All facilities in the room are available, but the overall style is entirely made of wood and bamboo, making it look antique.

 Since the two of them didn’t bring anything, it was just a place to rest.

Song Shiyi said: "The formal bidding will start at eight o'clock in the evening, at the Shuide Building next to our Yunxi Pavilion. You are wearing this signal collar and will pass this notice when the time comes."

  The signal collar pin looks like a leaf-shaped golden collar pin, which can be stuck on the collar or placed in the toolbar.

Lu Yao put it in the props column and asked: "Is Teacher Zao here?"

"No. Teacher Zao and Minister Fu went to the Archery Department, and they don't go to Shuide Building until bidding in the evening, so we have free time for the time being. However, there are colleagues from the Executive Bureau and the headquarters who also live here, and many of them and I are not here. It’s familiar, but it’s awkward to say hello…”

Song Shiyi suggested: "This is Xianyang, the capital of the Qin Dynasty. I have been here before. May I take you for a walk?"

"good."

Lu Yao immediately agreed.

　　When Song Shiyi took Lu Yao and the two of them past the door, the woman was gone.

 Lu Yao couldn't help but ask.

"Oh, you are talking about Sister Han. Her name is Han Xiaoyu. She is the counselor of the Foreign Affairs Bureau. She is second only to the ambassador and minister in terms of rank system. She is a very capable person."

Talking about this senior, Song Shiyi praised her highly: "For this negotiation and bidding with Daqin, the headquarters temporarily transferred her from other places to take charge of this bidding together with Minister Fu and Teacher Zao."

Lu Yao thought about it in his mind. The committee headquarters hand-picked him to participate in the bidding, and he was one of the three responsible persons. This shows that Han Xiaoyu is indeed far superior to his peers.

After walking for a while, the three of them finally left the garden area and arrived at a gate. There were soldiers on guard outside.

As soon as they went out, they immediately attracted the attention and scrutiny of many passers-by outside.

“This is the summer palace of the Dian Ke Office. It is a place specially designed to receive foreign dignitaries. Daily entry and exit are actually by car. There are very few people like us walking in and out.”

Song Shiyi explained: "If you call their car, someone will keep following you, which makes it very inconvenient to talk. Although we are like this now, there must be relevant people following us in the dark, but it is still much better."

 Lu Yao thinks so, there is no way to go shopping by car.

Isabel looked at the street corner not far away: "Three."

 “There are three following us.”

Song Shiyi smiled: "Just get used to it. Da Qin is not targeting anyone, but all foreign guests."

Xianyang, like the capital of any big country, has tall and imposing buildings, but this city is different from any place Lu Yao has ever seen.

The majestic stone walls and sentry towers from the Cold War Age are preserved here, as well as the long iron carriages that shuttle on the tracks up and down the stone walls.

The city is dotted with tall towers and attics and long-walled courtyards, and soldiers wearing bird-wing flying devices are circling and patrolling in the air.

On the street, there are men with tied hair in white silk robes, women in ancient costumes with dark skirts, short-haired men and women wearing cool short-sleeves and short shorts, monks wearing sunglasses playing skateboards, and singing "Heartbreaker" with guitars on their backs. Taoist priests... Ancient and modern times intertwined in Xianyang of the Qin Empire, forming a magical empire unprecedented in history.

 In Xianyang City, people seemed to be accustomed to this and didn't care.

Lu Yao felt like he had become a modern country bumpkin who came to the big city of Daqin.

 There is a sense of brainwashing that opens the door to a new world.

 He soon discovered that many parts of the city were very depressed.

The side where Song Shiyi led the way was crowded with people, and the shops were bustling with business. All kinds of businesses and strange clothes coexisted, creating a prosperous scene.

On the other side of the road, many shops are closed, with wooden signs saying "closed" or "out of business" hanging on the door. They are either unoperated or sold out. There are also some suspected unemployed people sitting on the edge of the street, sitting under the eaves or on the steps, talking and smoking, looking around.

“That area is not a core business district, and the vitality is much lower. Coupled with the economic depression in Daqin, many shops have closed down.”

Song Shiyi gave a brief introduction: "However, there are 26 million people in the entire Xianyang city. There are many wealthy residents, and there are even more poor and unemployed people. Because it is difficult to find a job, more people come to Xianyang to find jobs, and there are more people in the air. There were no patrols before. This is still the capital, and the situation in other cities in Da Qin is even worse."

"Great Qin is a very special imperial enfeoffment system, with a large number of military personnel. Great Qin uses military personnel as the basis for its development. Through the development of other worlds, it enfeoffs local land, minerals, ponds, mountains, forests and other natural resources to meritorious soldiers. We can exchange for a piece of land through military industry."

“But those places often require a lot of energy and investment to develop, so there are not many people willing to go to the borders. Most people are concentrated in the big cities within the empire.”

Song Shiyi put her hands in her pockets and told Lu Yao and Lu Yao while walking.

  She stopped in front of a small shop nearby: "Siyi cake, this is one of Xianyang's famous snacks. I'll treat you to it."

“Boss, here are three Siyi cakes and a mung bean juice. What do you want to drink?”

Lu Yao asked for an iced plum juice, and Isabel said I did the same.

The owner of the small shop is a middle-aged red-haired man with a high nose and deep eyes. He has a big belly, but he is enthusiastic and energetic: "It will be ready soon!"

The so-called Siyi pancakes were snacks made by immigrants from all over the Qin Dynasty to make a living. They are similar to pizza, but smaller. The bread is sprinkled with raisins and sesame seeds, and it tastes surprisingly good when baked.

Song Shiyi took a bite of the cake: "Now the price of land in the periphery of the enfeoffment has depreciated seriously. Most of it is difficult to transact and sell, and land tax needs to be paid. The prices of shops and residences in the core area remain high. This is similar to ours. The economy The rules are related to people’s needs and are generally consistent.”

Lu Yao confirmed: "The committee is the heaven?"

"Um."

Song Shiyi took a sip of mung bean juice: "But now is the era of divine authority, and the jurisdiction of heaven must be appointed and supported by the state. So just think of us as civil servants in a special department."

Although Lu Yao guessed this result, he still found it strange.

 The power of kings is granted by God, the power of kings is given by God, and the power of kings is given by the state.

 The relationship between humans, gods, and ethnic civilizations has been changing all the time, with each leading the way for hundreds of years.

Lu Yao suddenly remembered: "Who are the people from the Gongwei Division who contacted us this time? Are General Wei Qixiang and the others still in the West Ji Palace?"

“They were transferred out very early.” Song Shiyi whispered, “They were basically punished by their superiors.”

"Why?"

"Because the West Pole Palace is unfavorable, it has not been able to develop enough value. As the chief officer, General Wei insisted that the sun was abnormal and believed that the key to controlling the West Pole Palace was the sun. For this reason, he investigated the West Pole Palace for a long time and spent a lot of money. Manpower and material resources, he needs to be responsible for this.”

“So he was sent to the expeditionary force, but lost contact after encountering a virtual mirror. According to the local time in Da Qin, General Wei has disappeared for 12 years.”

Song Shiyi said in a low voice: "General Wei Shen's wife Yu and their children live in Xianyang, and their life is not very good. Mrs. Yu has been sick all year round, and their children have just started studying. General Wei Shen will have a lot of debt for his wife's medical treatment, and he has to die on behalf of his wife." My parents paid off their gambling debts, but this time they were deemed missing, so the pension was not paid..."

Wei Qixiang is calm and steady when dealing with problems, he is vigorous and resolute in his work, and he is also affectionate and kind to his subordinates. Lu Yao admires him very much.

 Hearing about the changes in his family, Lu Yao felt a little sorry.

 I had mastered the West Ji Palace, and later I passed by and greeted Wei Qixiang with the blazing sun. I didn't expect such a follow-up.

 The ancients said that if the warehouse is solid, you will know etiquette; if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace.

Lu Yao decided to go see the orphans and widows, and help them as much as he could to express his feelings.

 (End of this chapter)