Chapter 12, Request of the Minoa Messenger
Along with the bright silver light falling from the sky, a gentle breeze seemed to carry the moist vapor of the Nile River, slowly pushing open the huge gauze hanging on the ground, setting off waves like ripples, pouring into the magnificent boulders. Inside the palace.
Under the illumination of oil lamps and torches, this huge, brightly lit palace looked particularly luxurious at night. The woolen tapestry is painted with the bright Egyptian royal cobra coat of arms, and the stone pillars and walls are covered with Egyptian-style reliefs and murals.
Some of the most luxurious statues are even covered with a layer of magnificent gold foil, which shines under the firelight and is particularly eye-catching. And in the corner under the huge stone pillars, exquisite alabaster incense jars are burning with green smoke, filling the air with a delicious and wonderful fragrance. Various works of art made of gold and ivory are scattered and arranged in a dazzling array. The gorgeous satin window curtains that had just been replaced were floating in the wind in the night, and the colorful glazed wind chimes were playing, making a crisp and pleasant tinkling sound.
The cedar wood throne in the center of the hall, which is covered with gold curtains, is not only decorated with a dazzling array of jewelry, but also covered with a layer of extremely soft wolf skin. The down is smooth and shiny, and is cool to the touch. It does not cause discomfort like ordinary fur. People feel unbearably hot.
King Memphis, who ruled the wealthy land of Upper and Lower Egypt, was now lazily reclining on the wolf-skin cushion of his throne. He was wearing a snow-white robe, a gold belt, and a ring of gold on his head. The eagle-shaped forehead ornament looks particularly heroic.
Carol, the daughter of the Nile with blond hair and shawl, was wearing a "chunik" tube skirt and snuggled up to Memphis' side with a sweet smile.
This time at the palace banquet, Carol, who has always hated heavy makeup, still did not put any makeup on her face. She just put a light layer of light red on her lips, and followed the custom of ancient Egypt, and applied slender eye shadow. , the mysterious lines of peacock green and silver make her big eyes extremely bright, adding a mysterious charm to the original innocent and adorable look.
Under the throne, Egypt's wealthy dignitaries and foreign tribute envoys gathered together, and a beautiful blanket was spread out in front of everyone. Groups of half-naked Egyptian maids wearing wigs, with dark brown skin and only a piece of cloth wrapped around their crotches, swaying their plump or poor breasts, as well as jingling earrings and necklaces, like flowing water. All kinds of wine and food were placed on blankets - ancient Egyptians rarely used tables for meals.
Generally speaking, the ancient Egyptians had quite a rich diet, especially for such grand palace banquets, which were even more painstaking. The bread that is the staple food can be made into many shapes, and it is also seasoned with garlic and date paste. As for the variety of dishes, it is very rich, including steaming stewed lamb leg, fried fish and stewed duck with expensive spices, cakes with dates, raisins and dried figs, and boiled chickpeas. Green salad with celery, lettuce, green onions, almonds and hazelnuts mixed with honey. There are also sheep cheese and camel milk from desert areas, cooked in a similar way to beggar's chicken, waterfowl wrapped in clay and cooked, and plates of crispy and oily roast chicken...
——In ancient Egypt, chickens were a very rare creature. At first, chickens were only kept in captivity in royal palaces, and ordinary people could not eat them at all. Ducks, geese, herons and other water birds can be seen everywhere along the Nile River. As for fish, it is a staple food that even slaves can eat. During the flooding of the Nile River, Egyptian fishermen did not even need to catch fish. After the tide ebbs, there will be fish. Countless fish stranded among the shallows and mud. Let the passers-by pick it up and throw it into the pot to fry it, and then add various sauces for the whole family to eat.
After-dinner fruits include pomegranates, watermelons, figs and more than a dozen varieties. As for the drinks provided to the guests, they are not cheap Egyptian beer, but expensive wine and imported cider. In Egypt, generally only the rich people who come and go in the palace can afford such expensive drinks.
However, the above-mentioned delicacies carefully prepared by the royal chefs now have no opportunity for King Memphis to enjoy and evaluate them.
Because, Princess Caroll just bought a lot of American fast food such as KFC and McDonald's from the travelers in the future world, and placed it in front of Memphis like a treasure - well, but, according to the ancient people in BC With the level of cooking, these "junk foods" from the future world are indeed delicacies. For example, those pieces of golden and crispy Kentucky Fried Chicken look very high-end. As for French fries dipped in ketchup, they are also a good pre-dinner snack. There is also a large piece of steaming "pizza", which not only smells delicious, but is also colorful, making people salivate and move their index fingers at the sight of it. What intrigued Memphis the most were the colorful carbonated drinks.
"...Eh? What is this? It looks cool, but why is it still bubbling?"
Pointing to the orange drink with fine bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass, Memphis asked with some confusion.
"...This is Fanta, it's been frozen! It's the most refreshing and thirst-quenching thing!" Carole diligently handed a glass of Fanta to his hand.
"...Well, it tastes numb and sweet. It also tastes like orange." King Memphis took a sip of Fanta with a complicated expression on his face.
"...Yes, this is an orange-flavored carbonated drink." Carol said with a smile, "...Drink more! It won't taste good after the gas is gone..."
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While Princess Carol and King Memphis are sharing the long-lost high-fat and high-calorie junk food rich in various additives, Wang Qiu and other future travelers are also tasting the pure natural green food of this world. Contamination-free food, and expressed that he was not very satisfied.
"...Hmm, the texture of this bread is really not that good! But after all, there is no sand mixed in..."
Ma Tong muttered with some dissatisfaction as he struggled to chew the "bread" that was too hard in his mouth.
——Although the ancient Egyptians already had the most primitive fermentation technology, it was not developed and was generally only used in pastries and snack breads. Therefore, the bread as a staple food for dinner is still a hard unfermented product and is not as delicious and soft as modern bread. From the appearance, it is more like the "naan" eaten by Xinjiang and Afghan people than the "bread" in modern people's impression.
What's even worse is that the sandstorms in Egypt were too strong and the kitchen conditions were very crude. Their kitchen at that time could not even be called a kitchen. It was just a triangular oven made of clay embryos in the open air or in a grass shed. Come light a fire, there are small holes in the outer layer for convenience It is breathable, and there will be a small platform on top to place a small pot for making soup, while the slopes on both sides of the stove are used to bake bread... Therefore, when Egyptians bake bread, they will more or less drop some sand in it. No matter how much precaution you take, you can't get it clean.
This is not only unappetizing, but also a serious threat to health - the hard quartz sand will wear away the enamel layer of Egyptian teeth, causing dental caries, and then causing tooth nerve ulcers. In the most serious cases, septicemia may even be induced and the patient may die... The famous Pharaoh Ramses II in Egyptian history died of tooth decay.
Therefore, all the time-travelers have only been here for two days and are already criticizing the sand in various pastries and pasta. They don’t know how Carol, an American girl, persists here. Nowadays, it was enough to surprise Ma Tong to find a few pieces of completely "pure" bread.
"...Because the bread on the table was originally baked with the flour we brought, otherwise how could it be so clean?"
Wang Qiu sighed and shook his head, and explained to Ma Tong - in fact, the pampered Miss Carol was not without criticism of the food mixed with sand in ancient Egypt. The evidence is that she ordered the palace manager to tell the time-travelers Two tons of refined flour and a lot of butter were required. For this reason, the last two crocodiles left in the palace of Thebes were also stuffed into the [automatic pawn machine], and they were completely extinct from then on... But this is not a big problem, anyway, as long as King Memphis gives an order Going down, there will naturally be fishermen and hunters who risk their lives to catch crocodiles and pay tribute to the palace.
——Among the various pawns provided by the Egyptians, the most popular among travelers are these crocodiles: crocodile skin is the best leather material, crocodile jerky can be used to treat asthma, and crocodile eggs , is rich in good cholesterol, which can eliminate excess fat in blood vessels and help keep blood vessels smooth. Crocodile gallbladder has the functions of detoxifying, calming heat and promoting metabolism. It has significant curative effect on diseases of affluence such as fatty liver and cirrhosis. Moreover, it is also a panacea for treating female infertility and irregular menstruation. As for crocodile whip, this thing is even more magical than the little blue pill called "Viagra". More importantly, it is a completely natural medicine and theoretically has no side effects.
Not to mention that all crocodiles in ancient Egypt were wild, and their medicinal and nutritional values were far higher than those of modern farmed crocodiles... Therefore, on average, each crocodile can be sold for a high price of a car, which is higher than those of dried fish, Common equivalents like chickens, ducks, goats, etc. are worth much more. Unfortunately, the number is still a bit small. I am afraid that even catching all the crocodiles in Egypt will not be able to collect Doraemon's huge debt of 18 billion yen.
Hey, who told everyone that in the world of "School Apocalypse", you are so happy throwing nuclear bombs and setting off fireworks that you completely forget to control your expenses?
Well, to get back to the subject, in addition to the bread mixed with sand, the other ancient Egyptian-style foods at the banquet also made the Chinese and Japanese frown. Although those fried fish, barbecued meats, and thick soups cooked with beans and vegetables are definitely quite good in terms of raw materials, and they should be very delicious if you just sprinkle some salt in them. But after the Egyptian chef used strange spices such as dill, fenugreek and thyme to season it...well, although it may not reach the level of those dark dishes in Britain, it is already making people want to brave the wind. Cried.
The following ancient wines, because there was no sucrose or distillation equipment at that time, tasted neither strong nor sweet enough. There was only a sour taste that hit the nose. I don’t know if it was because of being stored for too long... As for The so-called "beer" of the Egyptians, well, it is simply fermented gruel, or a sweet wine that is not sweet at all, okay? In short, Wang Qiu didn't connect it with beer at all.
In addition, the ancient Egyptians only invented dishes, but not tableware. Travelers could only eat directly with their fingers like modern Indians. For the informal Chinese, this is nothing. But those Japanese guests who were very particular about table manners felt uncomfortable no matter what.
Therefore, after a little taste of wine and rice, Wang Qiu and the others concentrated on eating fruits - to be honest, compared with those artificial products in later generations that relied on chemical fertilizers and pesticides to grow and used ethylene to ripen them, ancient These purely natural and organic products from Egypt have absolutely no pesticide residues Fruits, such as plums, pomegranates, grapes, figs, etc., taste just like that, and because they have not been selectively bred for thousands of years, they are generally smaller than similar fruits in the modern world... But At least it's passable and gives people a fresh taste.
On the other hand, compared with the mediocre ancient Egyptian meals, the passionate singing and dancing in the main hall can be called a seductive reverie - a total of sixty dancers with flexible waists, accompanied by the playing of various musical instruments, such as harps , flute, tambourine, etc., dancing softly and gracefully.
According to the traditional customs of ancient Egypt, these dancers were completely naked and naked. They only wore some shiny metal jewelry and tied a delicate rope around their waists as decoration. Various beautiful and enchanting patterns were painted on the exposed skin with oil paint. The graceful and fit body undulated and swayed with the fierce dance, and every abdominal muscle seemed to be trembling slightly with charm.
Perhaps because of the lack of restraints of etiquette in this fashion, their songs and dances are full of debauched and seductive barbaric style. They are more bold and bold than the pole dancers in modern clubs, and they even lift one leg from time to time. , giving the audience a clear view.
However, Wang Qiu claims to have "read countless pornographic books" and recently slept with two sexy beauties. He is no longer the virgin he once was. But after all, I have never been to various romantic places, and I have never witnessed such erotic scenes with my own eyes... I squinted at the **** dancer's slender body, and the sound of tambourines and drums seemed to be beating. Against his eardrums, his breathing began to become rapid, and a faint blush appeared on his face.
And as if noticing the young distinguished guest's embarrassment, a naked Egyptian dancer slowly approached Wang Qiu with a provocative smile, and then boldly moved to Wang Qiu's side amid the whistles of the guests. Sit on his lap!
This dancer is obviously not very old. She has a childlike and delicate appearance. Her skin is a very attractive honey color and is very delicate and lovely. Her black hair is decorated with fragrant scented hats, and she has beautiful pointed breasts. and raised buttocks, all with a strong exotic style - unlike the rest Like a dancing girl, except for a colorful rope around her waist, she is naturally naked, just like when she was born, openly exposing her alluring smooth body, making every inch sexy and sexy The secret and shameful place is completely exposed to the public!
The deep and charming vagina, the slightly trembling light brown bumps on the vagina, the smooth and beautiful skin, the bulging flesh, the alluring body fragrance full of female hormones, and the crotch The lush green grass in the secret garden made Wang Qiu, a student with limited experience, blush for a moment and feel excited - Hey, girl, can you stop being so bold!
And the moving songs she sang seemed to add fuel to the fire, making poor classmate Wang Qiu almost "burn"!
——Well, okay, this is a ballad full of simplicity and wildness, and full of the wild charm of primitive society:
"...You little ram on the hillside is bleating,
Riding on the little ewe and jumping;
People rolling down the hillside,
There is no gatekeeper in front of the girl’s secret place;
This world becomes a girl’s boudoir,
There is the handsome man who comes to cultivate her paddy fields;
My lover,
You plow guys,
After plowing one piece, there is still another piece,
How can the plow guy rest?
Little ram, can you do it?
Can it be done, can it be done..."
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——Ahem! It is conceivable that when such a cute little beauty opens her big black and white eyes, with an innocent and unpretentious expression, she sings "Can you do it, can you do it" in a sweet voice, and also deliberately puts **** When her breasts rub against your body, I'm afraid even a castrated slave will have to lower his voice and yell when he hears this: "I can do it, I really can!"
As a result, Wang Qiu gasped for breath and could no longer hold back the charming thoughts in his head. Just when he was about to take advantage of the situation to take this beautiful lady into his arms and be wanton and frivolous, he suddenly Hearing a commotion in the palace, several burly men broke in from the banquet outside, regardless of the waiters and maids' obstruction.
Seeing that something seemed wrong, the palace band had to stop playing, and the dancers screamed and dispersed. The charming and intoxicating atmosphere before disappeared in an instant. This made Wang Qiu breathe a sigh of relief, but also couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
When the plump breasts brushed against the arm, the warm and greasy feeling... was really enjoyable.
He rubbed his forehead and turned his attention to the people in front of the palace. He immediately saw a middle-aged bearded man with a weird double ponytail hairstyle, and several burly and round followers. He looked as if he was going to die with a generous look on his face. With a heroic expression, he came close to King Memphis, then knelt down:
"...His Majesty the Great Pharaoh, the Sun King of Egypt, please forgive the foreign minister Yunuo for being rude. Recently, news came from the Kingdom of Minoa that our king's illness is getting worse and worse, and he is in critical condition! The whole country is helpless, and only Looking to the boundless power of the Daughter of the Nile to save her..."
The man with the double ponytail beard begged extremely earnestly, and there seemed to be tears rolling in his eyes, "...So, I have the courage to come here to urge you, and also ask His Majesty the King of Egypt to fulfill his previous agreement as soon as possible and let the Daughter of the Nile come to our country to save the country." My king’s life!”
Having said this, he turned to look at Wang Qiu, Doraemon and other time-travelers, "... Of course, it would be even better if all the gods who are new to Egypt can also visit our country! The entire Kingdom of Minoa will extend its warmest welcome to you all..."
After hearing the words of Uncle Yuno with twin ponytails, Wang Qiu and Doraemon couldn't help but exchange a look.
——The plot of "Daughter of the Nile" has finally progressed to the next stage? Then, it seems that the next action plan for us time travelers can start...