Chapter 480
"It's surprising that your Excellency didn't download TXT when he saw us!" The leader of the security team stood in front of Tang Yin. This man was in his early thirties, slightly older than the other three, with a medium build, a rough appearance, and a heart-like look. One glance at his appearance showed that he was a person with a strong personality.
Tang Yin pretended not to understand what he meant and asked blankly: "Why should I run?" "Did you forget what happened last night so quickly?" The general stared at Tang Yin. .
Tang Yin threw his head back and laughed loudly, saying: "If you are upright, you are not afraid of slanted shadows! Since I didn't do it, why should I be afraid of you?" "Are you really a ranger?" Two other men and one woman also came forward and started talking. Looked Tang Yin up and down.
"That's right." Tang Yin answered simply.
"Which country are you from?" the rough-looking general asked again.
"Fengguo." Tang Yin answered truthfully. Nationality cannot be concealed. Although the languages of the vassal states in the Haotian Empire are similar, there are still regional differences and different accents. Anyone with a little experience can tell them apart at once.
"Feng Guo? Well, I can hear it!" The general was quite satisfied with Tang Yin's answer, nodded, and then asked doubtfully: "Your Excellency, you came to An Guo..." "Passing by!" Tang Yin said calmly: "I want to go. I'm going to Beijing, just passing through your country." "Oh!" The general responded, lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and then said: "I believe that the thief last night had nothing to do with you, but you have been following the thief after all. I hope you can provide us with some clues." Tang Yin shook his head and answered simply, "I have been following the thief for a long time, but I lost him after he ran into the woods. I'm sorry, but I can't provide any clues. Here it is." Hearing what he said, the four generals looked disappointed. Seeing this, Tang Yin smiled again and said, "I can give you a kind advice. Since the thief has escaped, he will not dare to do anything in the future. He came to this town again to commit a crime. The world is so big and you have no clue if you want to track him down. It’s better not to pursue this matter any further.” After saying this, he bowed his hands to the four of them and said, “Generals, I’ll take my leave. See you later!” "After that, he turned around and walked out again.
"Tangchu!" General Ru Kuang called him again.
Tang Yin stopped, but did not look back or respond.
"If there is really a chance to meet again, I will definitely compete with you again!" General Rough said seriously.
Tang Yin relaxed his shoulders and laughed silently. He waved his hand without looking back and said, "I'm looking forward to it." As he spoke, he passed through the numerous Anjun troops in front of him. At this time, the waiter also pulled the horses of the three of them. Coming out, Tang Yin and others took the reins, mounted their horses, and rode away.
"Just let them go like this?" The two men and one woman on the left and right asked General Ruukuang in unison.
"Otherwise? This person is a dark spiritual cultivator, and his cultivation is much higher than you and me. Even if we want to, we can't keep him!" General Rough Kuang said quietly: "What's more, he has nothing to do with this case. , We don’t need to make trouble.” After hearing what he said, the other three generals said nothing.
After Tang Yin, Letian and Jiang Fan left the sight of the An army, the three of them immediately galloped on their horses, fearing that the An army behind them would pursue them and rushed out of the town as fast as possible. After all, this is Anguo, not Fengdi. Once there is a dispute with Anjun, or even a fight, even Tang Yin will not be able to escape easily.
Fortunately, the four Anjun generals had no intention of fighting Tang Yin again. After the three of them left the town, they headed south, heading straight for the border between Anguo and Beijing.
It was originally a three-day journey, but Tang Yin, Letian, and Jiang Fan arrived in only two and a half days.
Shangjing is a place directly under the emperor of the Haotian Empire. It is not just a city, but also includes a large area around the capital. Under normal circumstances, the emperor's army is far more than that of the vassal states. The huge army Responsible for protecting the security of the vassal states, and the vassal states pay tribute every year to support the emperor, ministers and the army. But now, with the decline of the imperial court, the tribute of the vassal states only remains in the form of money, grain and grass. , materials are far less than before, and it is difficult to provide expenses for the royal family and the court. How can one still afford a huge army?
But the less soldiers there are, the weaker the imperial power will be, the less it will be looked down upon by the princely states, and the less gold and silver will be paid as tribute. This is a vicious cycle.
But no matter what, Shangjing is the capital of the country, the center of the entire Haotian Empire, at the feet of the emperor, and its prosperity is far greater than that of the capitals of vassal states everywhere.
Shangjing is so big and covers a vast area that it even exceeds the scope of a city. It is the only city in the world that can be so big that it encompasses huge mountain peaks. The peak in Shangjing City is called Tianzi Mountain. It is said that the founding emperor of the Haotian Empire was born on this mountain and was the son of the Emperor of Heaven who descended to earth. This is why the mountain is named.
The imperial palace of the empire was built on Tianzi Mountain. It was divided into five floors, and there were nine gates to enter the palace. This also symbolized the Nine-Five-Year Master. The architectural pattern of Shangjing was centered on Tianzi Mountain and spread to all sides. The huge capital city is composed of countless high platforms and attics. The fixed population of Shangjing alone has exceeded 2 million. If the floating population is included, it will probably be close to 3 million.
Although it is said to be a city, it is actually as big as a country. With a large population and highly developed commerce, the annual tax revenue is so huge that it can support half of the imperial court. The prosperity and prosperity of Shangjing was also one of the main reasons why the royal family did not starve to death in the palace.
Shangjing is almost completely open to the outside world. Regardless of whether you are a member of the Haotian Empire or a citizen of any vassal state, you can freely enter and exit Shangjing at any time without any obstruction. It is precisely because of such a relaxed policy that Shangjing Although it gradually declined with the weakening of imperial power, it has remained the economic and cultural center of the empire for a long time.
When Tang Yin, Letian, and Jiang Fan entered Shangjing, they were stunned by the grand scene of Shangjing. They had never seen such a large area, such a large population, and such a bustling city. It can be said that the towns they passed along the way were... None can compare with Shangjing.
It is hard to believe that in such a prosperous and lively capital, the imperial power has been so weak that it can be trampled upon by others. This can no longer be said to be the emperor's incompetence. It can only be said that the system of the Haotian Empire itself has huge problems.
The vassal states must not have military power in their hands, otherwise the central court will become weaker day by day, just like the counties in the vassal states cannot have military power, otherwise there is no telling how one day someone will rise up and rebel like me. Tang Yin is a modern man and is well aware of the dangers of local military power, and he himself made his fortune relying on county and county troops. At this time, he had secretly made a decision in his heart. Once he became king, the first thing he would do was to completely deprive all counties of military power. Military power could only be concentrated on one point, that is Yancheng, and military power could only be concentrated on one person. , that person should be the king himself.
Going to Beijing is too big, and the further you go towards the heart of the city, the more pedestrians on the streets, the traffic is busy, and the people are buzzing.
Tang Yin asked Letian next to him: "Letian, can you contact Jiang Lu now?" Letian smiled at Tang Yin and said, "Sir, Mr. Jiang lives in one of the largest inns in the capital, Sihai Inn! As long as you get there, naturally Someone will take us to see Mr. Jiang. "Yes!" Tang Yin nodded and smiled. It was convenient to have Letian with him. There was almost nothing he didn't know.
Because there were too many pedestrians on the street, Tang Yin and others could not urge the horses to go fast, and they could not even ride the horses. They could only lead the horses and walk slowly.
Sihai Inn is located in the northwest at the foot of Tianzi Mountain. It is surrounded by pavilions, three of which are three floors above and below. The other side is a four-story restaurant. Business is booming. There are many carriages in front of the door, and dignitaries, men and women come and go in a constant stream. Absolutely, the laughter rises and falls, the fragrance floats from far and near, it seems like a peaceful and prosperous age.
Tang Yin, Letian, and Jiang Fan stopped in front of the inn's door, looked up at the large plaque above their heads, and confirmed that this was the Sihai Inn.
"Are some of the guests staying at the hotel?" There were more than ten waiters gathered outside the inn, greeting guests all the time, and everyone was sweating profusely. As soon as Tang Yin and the other three stopped, a waiter came forward to greet them. .
Before Tang Yin and the others could say anything, a young man hurried out from the door. He smiled at the waiter and said, "These three are my friends. I have already booked a room there." "Oh." ! Turns out he’s Mr. Liu’s friend, hurry up, please come in!” The young man seemed to be very familiar with the young man. When he heard that he was his friend, he became even more polite and stepped forward to help Tang Yin and the others hold their horses. Walk toward them.
Tang Yin didn't know this young man. He smiled and said nothing more, but looked at the young man a few more times. Seeing his doubts, Letian whispered: "Sir, this is our brother of Tianyan!" After hearing this, Tang Yin relaxed his vigilance, smiled sincerely, and said to the young man: "Brother, you have worked hard during this time in the capital. " Tang Yin didn't know him, but he knew Tang Yin. After hearing this, the young man quickly bowed and saluted, and said in a low voice: "Your Excellency, you are welcome!" With a slight wave of his hand, Tang Yin signaled that he did not need to be polite and left the young man alone. Leading the way into the inn, he asked: "Is Jiang Lu in the inn?" "Yes, sir, Sir Jiang is in the room. I will go and notify him immediately and ask him to come downstairs to greet you!" When did Tang Yin? However, Jiang Lu, Tianyan and Diwang did not have accurate information, and Jiang Lu could not have as much time as Tianyan and Diwang spies to wait at the door of the inn every day.
"No need!" Tang Yin shook his head and smiled, and asked softly: "What is our Lord Jiang doing in the room now?" "Sleeping!" the young man replied simply.
"Sleep?" Tang Yin couldn't help but look back at the sky outside. It was noon. How could he sleep in broad daylight?
The young man explained: "Master Jiang drank with a minister of the DPRK last night and did not come back until early in the morning, so... he is resting in his room now."