Chapter 6: It’s so easy to score points (Part 1)
"...In other words, you have more than two hundred Japanese in the 21st century who have escaped from the apocalyptic world covered by nuclear pollution and want to settle in ancient Egypt? But why don't they come to you? What about the future world over there? ”
Carol asked with some confusion, "...For modern people, uh, no, people in the future, it must be more comfortable over there!"
"...Dear Princess, you are indeed right. But as you know, any modern country is very repulsive towards illegal immigrants, and Japan and China, which already have serious overpopulation, are even more so. We basically don’t accept large-scale foreign immigrants... A few people may be able to think of a way, but this is more than 200 people, which is really beyond our capabilities.”
Doraemon replied with a grimace, "...If they are thrown into our world casually, they will immediately face a series of desperate problems, such as being unable to obtain formal household registration, not being able to go to a decent school, and finding a job. Without a regular job, unable to buy a legal house, we can only live in the most shabby areas of the city, working illegally for generations, and may even be deported... And we are also charged with organizing smuggling. ”
"...But I also have trouble here." Carol frowned her beautiful eyebrows, "...If there are a few people, or a dozen people, I can also arrange some easy errands for them in the Egyptian palace. . But you have to send more than two hundred people in one go, which is a bit troublesome! They specially set up a village and had to allocate land to them... But this is not a big problem. I only ask Memphis, and he will definitely agree... The real problem is that the future human beings in the 21st century will Can you really stand the treatment of ancient Egyptian subjects? ”
"...Can you tell me what the treatment will be like? If they are allowed to become Egyptian citizens." Sister Nan Lixiang raised her hand and asked.
"...Well, first of all, given that this is the ancient Egypt of slavery in the 14th century BC, you shouldn't have any illusions about votes, human rights, freedom, etc. Secondly, if work is done, Egypt has practiced laws similar to those of the Soviet Union since ancient times. The land is state-owned, and most workshops and mines are owned by the state and temples. Private individuals are generally not allowed to set up workshops and mines. If they are engaged in farming, ordinary people must not only obey the state's land allocation, but also obey the state's land allocation every year. At least one-sixth of the grain harvest must be paid to the government, and occasionally there are some sporadic miscellaneous taxes, but this is not the point. The most important thing is that military service may be waived, but it lasts for three months every year. Four months of hard labor was almost universally accepted in ancient Egypt, and it cannot be avoided under any circumstances. Even as a princess, I cannot allow a large group of ordinary foreigners to enjoy super-national treatment for no reason..."
Carol replied, "...even though I seem to be very popular here, the Egyptians of this era are actually quite xenophobic. After all, they have just come under the colonial rule of the Hyksos, the Asian invaders. It didn’t take long for me to break free...so I must serve in hard labor.”
"...Working? Is it to build the pyramid?" Doraemon's round face also wrinkled, "...This is indeed a bit forced."
In the minds of Wang Qiu, Ma Tong, Nan Lixiang and others, such a picture suddenly emerged - the hot sun shining on the golden desert, and a long winding river bringing green to the dry land. And life... On the banks of the Nile River at a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius, a large group of The short-sighted Japanese otakus with thin skin and tender flesh, who are weak and short of breath, are being driven by the vicious Egyptian overseers with whips, sweating and dragging huge stones with ropes to build a towering pyramid... ...Hey, hey, this will definitely kill people, okay?
"...Ahem, there's no need to build pyramids anymore! It's already the New Kingdom period in ancient Egypt. Because tomb robbers are so rampant, the Egyptians have long stopped building pyramids and instead built secret royal tombs underground. But The problem is, from a labor perspective, digging canals, building temples, mining stone It’s just as hard as building an obelisk! In addition, ordinary Egyptians have to provide free services to every passing priest and noble. In particular, they must kneel down to salute, otherwise it will be a death penalty. This kind of treatment, twenty Is it acceptable to the Japanese in the first century? ”
Archaeologist Carol shrugged, "...If you think this is okay, I will instruct the stewards of the royal estate to disperse them to various villages and workshops to ensure that everyone can make a living. But if you want to carve out a piece of land on the banks of the Nile and establish a For the Japanese free city...I really can't agree to this. Don't forget, I am also an American. I still know some about the story of the Mayflower and Thanksgiving. I don't want Manfei and I to do it. The descendants of the soldiers became the Indians commemorated on Thanksgiving Day..."
——Well, these words really hit the nail on the head, the words are sharp, and the effect is outstanding!
Miss Carol Lido, when did you, this innocent and kind-hearted little virgin, become so shrewd? ! This is unscientific! ! !
"...Well, please don't worry, Miss Carol, we are here for peace and friendship, and we definitely don't have any malice. Our airship is not the Mayflower that traveled through time and space - it needs to be placed in this time and space. There are only this group of more than 200 Japanese immigrants, and there will be no more modern people coming... They are really just poor people who want a place to live. ”
In order to eliminate the misunderstanding, Wang Qiu hurriedly explained, "...In fact, in order to avoid fierce conflicts with the indigenous people, we did not plan to set up settlements in the densely populated Nile River Basin from the beginning, so that these Japanese refugees could interact with the Egyptians. Instead of competing for this fertile land, they intend to place their new home in an open space outside the civilized world of the Middle East, and will never invade this country's traditional territory.
However, building new homes for these apocalyptic refugees requires a lot of money, and we are actually very strapped for money now. So I hope to get permission from the King of Egypt to let us do business in Thebes and other places in Egypt to raise the necessary money..."
"...This little thing is no problem at all. I can agree on behalf of Memphis right now. I can also send someone to say hello to the officials in charge of the market and exempt you from the tax on this transaction."
Carol replied cheerfully, but then she frowned, "... By the way, are you planning to sell these modern world commodities to the Egyptians?" She pointed at the Coke, French fries, and He asked, giving various scattered gifts such as snacks, silk robes, and small mirrors.
"...Yes, we are ready to sell various modern industrial products to this country, such as more comfortable cotton and silk clothes, more beautiful glass and ceramic vessels, more convenient stationery and paper, as well as mirrors and cosmetics that women like, Candies and snacks that children like
In addition, you see, we can also provide the Egyptians with many novel crop seeds that have not appeared in the Middle East in this era, such as those fruits and vegetables native to the Americas, making the recipes on your and the Egyptians’ tables more interesting. More abundant; it can equip the Egyptian army with stainless steel that transcends the times. Steel swords and protective clothing make it easier for your husband to win the war; in addition, there are more advanced medical services, such as vaccinations and antibiotic injections, allowing the people of Egypt to enjoy the medical level of more than three thousand years later. Stay away from all kinds of common diseases..."
Just like those missionaries who went deep into the wilderness in the Age of Discovery, Wang Qiu tried his best to use a sharp tongue to describe himself and others as angels who brought the gospel, "... Also, would you like to give this palace a gift?" How about installing a power system to make the nights brighter and the summers cooler? Rest assured, the power source can be powered by clean, pollution-free water or solar power, and we guarantee proper service and fair charges..."
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When he first heard that these visitors from another time and space were going to teach the Egyptians advanced technology and bring huge changes to ancient Egypt, Carol, as an avid archeology enthusiast, immediately subconsciously felt a little conflicted. But... looking at the long-lost French fries and Coca-Cola in my hand, as well as the ketchup and chili sauce on the plate, I think about how in recent years, I first flooded Assyria, then burned Babylon, and even asked the king of Egypt to fight for me. So many battles have already dug a lot of big holes in history. If we want to say that "history cannot be changed", we really lack confidence.
What's more, she really missed the ice cream, air conditioning, electric lights and Hollywood movies in the modern world, and... well, it seemed that it was due to drinking too much Coca-Cola. Carol suddenly felt a sensation in her bladder. Unbearable urge to urinate.
She couldn't help but feel slightly embarrassed. She was about to stand up and leave midway, but suddenly thought of something. She had to turn around and said to the travelers, "... Dear guests, since you are so reasonable, I completely agree with your request in principle." , I believe Memphis will not refuse. However, I have something personal to do and I would like to excuse you. Do you have any of that toilet paper with you?"
——When Carol said the word "toilet paper", her fair little face seemed to blush.
Wang Qiu was slightly stunned when he heard this, but then he took out a small pack of napkins from his pocket and handed it to Caroll from the palace lady... Looking at Caroll's back grabbing the napkin and running away, all the modern people present The time travelers exchanged glances and couldn't help but smile knowingly.
——For most modern people, the lack of toilet paper to wipe their butts is also one of the worst disadvantages of ancient life: you know, in the entire Western world before the 18th century, there was no concept of "toilet paper" at all , even if you are a prince, minister or wealthy person, you can only wipe your buttocks with blades of grass, wooden sticks, hemp ropes, or a natural sponge. Wiping your buttocks with cloth is an extremely wasteful luxury. In ancient Egypt, where paper had not even been invented, it was even more out of the question. Um? You mean papyrus used by Egyptian civil servants? That thing is not so much paper in the modern sense, but rather a "second-plywood" that is slightly thinner than three-plywood. It is hard and rough, and it feels like sand leather when rubbed on the buttocks...
Hehe, I think the delicate ass of a wealthy lady like Carol has probably been tortured to an unbearable level in the past few years!
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After Princess Carol came back from going to the toilet with a relaxed and happy face, Wang Qiu seriously brought up the third important thing besides making money from business and settling the immigrants in the apocalypse - looking for the missing new traveler of the infinite world. , Comrade Zhang Daniu from China.
"...Three years ago, a 21st century Chinese named 'Zhang Da Niu' also came to ancient Egypt in this era?"
Princess Caroll frowned and repeated the name word for word. Because she could not speak Chinese, her pronunciation was obviously a bit weird, as if she had bitten her tongue, "... In this way, he is the same as me. Came here around the same time? But I’ve never heard of such rumors!”
"...Yes, he should have come to this ancient era at about the same time as you, maybe even earlier..."
Wang Qiu nodded and replied, "...As for why we can't find any news about him among the Egyptians, to be honest, we are also very confused. But what we can be sure of is that he appeared just a few days ago. Near the city of Thebes..."
After some exchanges, Carol easily agreed to the request, saying that she would soon ask Memphis to use the power of the Egyptian royal family to help them find the missing Mr. Zhang Daniu—after all, The appearance of East Asian yellow people would definitely be extremely conspicuous in Egypt at this time. In addition, since Mr. Zhang Daniu has not made much noise in the past three years, he will probably not cause any trouble in the future.
Seeing that this meeting seemed to have initially achieved a complete success, Wang Qiu and others got up and left with good sense, and went to the hotel arranged for them by the Egyptian royal family to stay. At the same time, the daughter of the Nile River, who was tired from the journey, could go back to rest and catch up with them. Memphis Wang Qing Qing Qing Qing Qing Qing Qing Qing Qing Qing I I...
However, when Wang Qiu accidentally opened the "Book of Time Travel", he found that his group had already scored points without doing anything!
——"... disrupted the diplomatic state banquet of the Egyptian palace, caused the incident of King Memphis of Egypt to drink poisoned wine to be aborted, and received 1,000 reward points..."
Well, it wasn't until this moment that he suddenly remembered that according to the original comic book process, tonight, the Egyptian palace should have a grand banquet to entertain envoys from various countries and accept their gifts at the same time. One of Carol's ardent admirers, Prince Malisha of Abyssinia, was jealous of Memphis' ability to possess the daughter of the Nile. Taking advantage of the chaos at the Egyptian court's banquet that night, he secretly sent someone to Memphis. The wine Memphis drank was poisoned, and the drug overturned the unlucky Egyptian king on the spot, causing a huge crisis and turmoil...
But now, due to the astonishing intrusion of the time-travelers driving giant airships, the schedule of the Egyptian royal family has been completely disrupted, whether it is the state banquet originally scheduled for tonight or the diplomatic activities to receive foreign envoys. All were postponed or canceled by Prime Minister Imhotep. As for the Abyssinian prince Malisha, faced with such drastic changes, I am afraid that he will no longer focus entirely on the daughter of the Nile... So King Memphis actually escaped because of this, and Let Wang Qiu get his first points after entering this world.
Well, from this point of view, in the world of "Daughter of the Nile", it is easier to get points than in the world of "School Apocalypse"!
With a hint of inexplicable melancholy, classmate Wang Qiu thought as he closed the "Book of Time Travel" in a thoughtful manner. But next, he will discover even more embarrassingly that there are really many ways to easily increase points in this world!