Chapter 619 Adwin

The capital is in the northern part of the Federation, thousands of kilometers away.

The carriage was already very fast with the addition of spells, but it still traveled for more than half a month. During this period, thieves were rampant, and from time to time there were refugees who lost their homes due to famine and war. .

Anyang is not in a hurry. He has accepted too many new things these days, and it just takes some time to digest.

At the same time, there is a lot of experience and knowledge along the way, whether it is to cultivate the mind or increase knowledge, it is a good choice.

Especially when he vaguely felt that the ethos of the northern part of the Federation was a little bit about to enter the period of steam industry and bourgeois enlightenment and reform from the "medieval", he was even more interested, and he would stop for a while to observe every place he went.

It's amazing to feel like you're witnessing history.

The group finally reached the capital.

Spanning most of the federation, the four of them were somewhat slavish, no longer aristocratic, and there were too many thieves. The two reserve knights had dark red blood stains in the gaps in their armors, and they were fully armed, which led to being stopped at the gate of the capital. down.

"Stop checking and take out your ID!"

But Yu licked his dry lips, hurried forward, and negotiated with a guard while taking out his noble identity certificate.

"Sir, we are nobles from the Marquis of Bol in the southern part of the Federation. We have experienced many battles along the way. Can we go to the capital and find a place to rest now? My lord and I will be grateful to you. This is a reward. "

Saying that, he took out two silver coins.

"A noble from the south!"

The guards took their identification cards, and unceremoniously took two silver coins and threw one to their companions. I don't know if it was because he simply disliked the lack of silver coins or looked down on the southern nobles. He spoke with disdain, but he was released quickly.

But Yu looked gloomy and rode his horse into the city.

Shirley followed behind in a carriage.

There was also a team of cavalry escorting a noble who came from a long way and was stopped. It seemed to be from the south. Two violent knights clashed with the city guards. Obviously, it was also because the city guards were arrogant and contemptuous that they almost drew their swords.

"Damn northern pigs!"

"Little nobles from the south, I respect your identity as a knight, but this is the capital, you better restrain yourself!"

"Damn, a group of pigs who only know enjoyment. Thanks to our southern knights blocking the slaves, you can feel at ease. Now, how dare a small city guard not take us seriously! Do you dare to accept my challenge?"

"Is the Federation supported by your south alone..."

The voice gradually faded away, and Anyang became a little clearer.

The federation was originally composed of several small countries, but now they have almost merged with each other, leaving only the north and the south.

But the north-south gap has a long history and cannot be resolved overnight. Perhaps a full-scale war is the fastest way.

Specifically, the northern people looked down on the people in the remote south and dismissed them as hillbillies, and the south also looked down on the northerners, believing that the northerners had lost the tradition of producing excellent knights in the Mesoamerican Federation, and had been reduced to the point where they could only enjoy themselves.

The two are arguing with each other and getting more and more intense.

It is said that even in the front-line military camps, the knights in the north and the south often clashed, but the ending can be imagined...

From Anyang's point of view, the situation in the Federation is also very interesting. The north represents the prosperous and advanced side, while the south represents the backward and conservative side. One side controls the economy and the other side dominates the force, so a balance can be reached.

But he knew that balance wouldn't last long.

The north is becoming more and more prosperous, the level of industry is improving, and the knights are more focused on equipment, so they are despised by the southern knights. At the same time, the nobles in the north are becoming more and more open-minded, actively accepting new things, and even dare to let go of their rights.

The south is still a remote area. Most of the lords follow the ancient laws and maintain absolute control over the territory. The knights also flatter the most primitive force, and constantly temper their bodies and combat skills to gain status by being loyal to the lord.

Anyang felt that the Federation had begun to have the necessary conditions for reform, and it also had a guarantee of survival in this troubled time.

The southern lords are responsible for defending against powerful foreign enemies, while the northern nobles strive to develop and forge ahead. It seems that there are many contradictions between the two sides, but in fact, a clear division of labor has just been completed. Even though the current federation is still not strong, it already has the capital to compete for hegemony.

The UK in the real world is the most successful example. They led the industrial revolution and established an empire on which the sun never sets.

Of course, the Commonwealth just had an opportunity.

Ancient China in the real world had several opportunities to enter the era of capitalism and the era of great voyages, but they failed for various reasons. The same is true in this world. Having opportunities and conditions does not mean that it will be completed.

After all, for such an earth-shaking change that will take more than a hundred years to complete, there is no room for error.

For example, the early outbreak of the North-South conflict, the complete collapse of the front-line war, the financial constraints of the federal government, the encounter with a powerful foreign enemy, or even a wrong resolution of the parliament or a large-scale protest by the people at the bottom may lead to the failure of the reform of the federal government.

Moreover, Anyang didn't know the situation in other countries, nor did he know the attitude of the group of mysterious people.

However, as a ruler of other worlds, Anyang felt that being able to witness such an era with his own eyes, and being able to see with his own eyes this event that was enough to be recorded in the history of later generations, regardless of its success or failure, was also a big improvement in his knowledge.

The dusty carriage rattled forward, and the pedestrians all around gave in under the pressure of the two knights.

Anyang opened the curtain and looked out the window.

Compared with the remote southern war-torn areas, the northern cities along the way are already somewhat prosperous.

The federal capital is even more prosperous, with spacious streets and even dedicated horse lanes, which are cleaned by special personnel. After passing through the old city, almost all houses are built according to uniform specifications, and there are shops facing the street on both sides.

The Gothic-like building is quite tall, with girls' underwear hanging by the window, fluttering in the wind.

Especially in the center of the city, there is a street lamp every other distance on the roadside.

"No wonder so many nobles want to settle here."

It is certainly a very different style from the South here.

Occasionally, a gorgeous carriage drove by, the style was a bit different from the south, and the people in the car would look at them curiously. Occasionally, a knight in bright armour was seen riding past, with the sound of iron hooves, and the horse was taller than the horses in the south.

But the two reserve knights, Yu and Martin, were a little lost.

Anyang quickly put down the curtains, these were just something new to him, and there was not much to marvel at.

Shirley's voice came from the front of the carriage——

"Are we looking for hotel accommodation first?"

"Um."

"OK."

About half an hour later, they found a hotel that looked very good, with luxurious decoration.

But Yu got off his horse and went to negotiate with them, but these people ignored the southern accent. They didn't take it seriously until they found that the reserve knight was showing signs of anger, and they were a little scared, but it was already a lot of waste. time.

The room is very expensive, a full thirteen silver coins a night.

When he walked up the stairs, Dan You still had some lingering anger: "These northerners really don't know how to live or die, they are just ordinary people. If they were in the south, I would have killed them all!!"

Anyang smiled knowingly and did not speak.

This is indeed the case in the south. The civilians who have been in war for many years are thankful that they can afford to eat. On the contrary, the status of the armed class has been improved. Civilians anger the knights, even if they are only reserve knights, it is estimated that there is only one way to die.

Although the commoners here are also afraid of knights, they are not so exaggerated, and sometimes even dare to contradict the reserve knights.

It seems that the rights of the nobles are also slightly weakened.

Anyang didn't know whether it was just the "special" treatment received by the nobles in the south or all nobles, but the improvement of the status of the commoners was barely regarded as the germ of a change in the times, even more so when the harsh laws replaced class rule.

In particular, there is no kingship in the Federation itself.

He vaguely remembered that one of the fundamental reasons for Britain's prominence was that the crown was weakened earlier than other kingdoms.

Although the hotel room is expensive, the environment configuration is very good, better than all the hotels I have stayed in along the way. Especially for Shirley and the two reserve knights, this may be the best room they have ever stayed in, second only to the noble's bedroom.

Anyang didn't live with Shirley again.

...I'm afraid I can't help it!

The next day, they set out to find the Pierce Medical Association.

The northerners' contempt for the southerners still caused them a lot of trouble, but they soon found out that the Pierce Medical Association had changed its name to the Pierce Relief Association a few years ago.

"Master Ain, it's almost night now..."

"It doesn't matter, it's just right at night."

"Yes."

But Yu quickly turned the horse around.

Twenty minutes later—

"arrive."

"Um."

Anyang opened the curtain and went down, and saw a building with a style a bit like a church. It was very tall, with white walls and strange reliefs carved with it, giving it a dignified feeling. There's a sign on the front that says Pierce Relief Society.

As soon as he walked in, a girl quickly greeted him.

"Sir, are you here to donate?"

"Uh... not."

The girl was a little disappointed, but she quickly said, "Oh, so, who are you looking for?"

"I was introduced by Oliver Chaplin to see His Excellency Adwin Reese."

The expression on the girl's face gradually changed to stunned: "I'm sorry, may Mr. Oliver Chaplin be..."

"...is a student of Lord Adwin Rhys."

The girl frowned and said immediately, "Please wait a moment, I need to ask Mr. Adwin to find out."

Anyang nodded.

The girl just walked in.

After a while, she came out a little surprised: "Sorry for keeping you waiting, Adwin Rees is my grandfather, I really didn't know that he also has a student named Oliver, please come with me now, your entourage can Wait here."

Anyang nodded: "No problem."

He also vaguely guessed that Adwin must have been secretive when he taught Oliver the mystery, and even the identity of Adwin's apprentice may not be known to outsiders. Naturally, others would not know that he had such a student .

As the girl about his age walked into the building's facade, he saw an old man.

"This is my grandfather."

Anyang nodded: "Yes."

"This is... an adult who was introduced by your student."

"Um."

The old man just nodded.

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