Chapter 414 Arriving at the Royal City
The next day.
Early in the morning, after Chen Lun got up and washed up, he asked Golov to check out the hotel room, and then left Guangming Town with the cadres.
The group rented a large carriage again and headed towards the royal city of Tourmaline Kloster.
The journey was boring, so Alex volunteered to be a spice, singing songs hard, playing the accordion, harmonica and flute in turn, and Antonio couldn't control his desire to sing, and hummed along with the melody. His veins were exposed and his eyes kept rolling, causing everyone to laugh.
Late afternoon.
Maggie then looked through the car window and saw the majestic high walls of the royal city from a distance.
"Here we are! We've arrived at the Royal City!"
she said excitedly.
The other cadres also looked forward from the opened curtain with expressions of curiosity and anticipation. Everyone present has lived in the Trisur Empire for so many years. Although they all know that there is such a heart city, they have never been to it.
Now, they finally arrived at the core city of the empire, Tourmaline Kloster.
In everyone's sight, the high wall stood on a huge mountain range. It was ivory white, neat and tall, and even glowed with a holy golden light in the light of the setting sun.
Dozens of symmetrical minarets are built on the high wall, with a golden flag on the top of each tower, fluttering in the wind and making a hunting sound. The flag is painted with a huge sun face, solemn and solemn, which is exactly the pattern of the Sun Royal Family.
The layout of the royal city is divided into three layers, the central area, the upper city area and the lower city area. Each area is established according to the height of the mountain. The core and most important central area is located on the top of the mountain.
Therefore, the royal city that everyone sees is actually like a large mountain filled with various buildings.
The carriage drove along the main road and soon came to a huge square at the "foot of the mountain". It has a very meaningful name, Rise of the Sun Square, which means the place where the sun shines when it first rises, that is, before entering the royal city. The first checkpoint is convenient for residents to move around and allows travelers and carriages entering and exiting the royal city to stop briefly.
Golov drove the carriage past the sea of people and came to the steps deep in the square. The spacious and huge white marble pavement sloped upwards, leading to a huge arch at the end.
On both sides of the bottom of the steps are huge fortress walls, making the steps look like a canyon crack between two mountains. Countless statues of heroes who have made outstanding contributions to the Trisur Empire in the past stand in the center of the steps, arranged in a straight line. At first glance, there are only fifty of them.
Groups of brightly dressed and armored imperial guards, armed with spears and large shields, patrolled up and down the steps. Their cloaks had sun face patterns painted on them, and the tops of their fully enclosed helmets had long golden feathers that swayed in the wind. , full of power.
Kaka...
The dense greaves stepped on the stone steps, making a dull sound.
Chen Lun looked at these guards from the car window and nodded secretly. Although they were not extraordinary people, they had taken extraordinary potions or received some mysterious blessings, and their physical fitness was different from ordinary people.
Coupled with daily training, this group of armored guards has the strength to be as strong as ten.
Even though they were only armed with cold weapons, each guard actually carried two flintlock rifles. If you took it for granted that they were easy to bully, you would only die miserably.
In his previous life, Chen Lun had often seen players who sought death being shot into pieces.
After verification by the imperial guards and registration personnel at Chusheng Square, Chen Lun's carriage passed the review smoothly, went straight up the carriageway of the steps, crossed the arch, and successfully entered the interior of Tourmaline Kloster.
"Is this the lower part of the royal city?"
Maggie looked at the scenery outside the window curiously and asked aloud.
"It feels so prosperous here... Hey, that carriage is so strange. It can move without horses!"
Everyone looked towards where she was talking and saw an open-top retro steam car driving past on the street. The driver was holding a curved steering wheel and sitting at the front of the car. There was a middle-class couple sitting on the sofa behind.
At the rear of the car, there are two trumpet-shaped jets. As the bottom machine and gears rotate, thick white gas spurts out from the back of the car.
"I...I seem to have seen it in a magazine. It should be a 'steam car'. It was developed by a company in Wangcheng two years ago and was also displayed at the Empire Expo. It does not use horses and only needs coal to travel. ...But I heard it’s very expensive.”
Connie suddenly said.
Others looked at her in surprise, which made her quite embarrassed.
With a smile on his face, Chen Lun quietly admired the scenery outside the window... Steam trains, rail trains, vending machines, street stage plays and vendors on bicycles, all kinds of urban features that were completely different from other areas were revealed.
Reminiscence flashed in his eyes. When he first came to the Royal City in his previous life, he was quite surprised. Not only was the high level of technological development here, there were also many black technology products that did not even exist in real life.
The residents here come from all over the world, but most of them live a prosperous life. Even ordinary people in Xiacheng District live a comfortable life. The most important thing is that the security here is perfect and the crime rate is frighteningly low.
But this is really normal. Not only is the Sun Royal Family here, but the headquarters of the shelter and the branches of the Seven Righteous Gods Church are all concentrated together. Except for some "ignorant" ordinary criminals, no extraordinary person with a normal mind dares to Make a mistake here.
"Mr. Jack, where are we going now?"
Golov's voice came from outside the carriage curtain.
Chen Lun looked at everyone's expressions of curiosity and expectation, thought for a while and said:
"Let's go to the central area at the top. Let's first settle at the stronghold of the Generous Council... The upper and lower city areas are very big. We won't leave the royal city in the short term. You will have plenty of time to go shopping in the future."
"Yes, leader."
Gorlov responded respectfully, then gave a shout to his horse and cracked his whip.
Another thing that makes Wangcheng different from other cities is that the road signs are very well done. Not only are there huge directions and location notices, there are even dedicated people hired by local officials to be on duty at the information booth 24 hours a day.
Golov knew exactly where to go without having to stop and ask for directions.
诱辱辱辘……
The carriage drove through the streets and after twists and turns came to a huge circular square. This is Tourmaline Kloster's second square, Rising Sun Square. In addition to supporting large-scale activities in the lower city, it also has another function.
That is a super large lift!
From Xiacheng District to Shangcheng District, the height difference is nearly 100 meters. If you take the main road, you need to climb around the mountain seven times, which is quite a long way.
Therefore, the "big elevator" in Rising Sun Plaza provides sufficient convenience.
It runs back and forth every half hour, and travelers, businessmen and residents in need can ride for free.
This is what Chen Lun told Golov in advance, otherwise he would never know that there is such a huge man-made project in the royal city, which can be called a wonder and miracle.
When Chen Lun and his party arrived at the big elevator, it happened to be only a few minutes before the next round of start-up. Soon the circular support plate in the center of Rising Sun Plaza was lifted upwards, revealing a thick cylindrical bearing underneath, as well as countless large and small ones. The gears rotated, accompanied by a huge clang and muffled sound, and steam emitted from dozens of jets on the edge of the support plate.
There were more than a dozen carriages and hundreds of pedestrians traveling with them.
The rising speed of the support plate is not slow, which is equivalent to the elevator in Chen Lun's previous life.
After arriving in the uptown area, the carriage was inspected again, this time more strictly. Not only was the identity certificate reviewed, but also special questions were asked.
Fortunately, after Chen Lun showed the documents from the Generous Council and his consul badge, he was not bothered too much...even three civil servants stood up from their chairs in shock and saluted repeatedly to express their apology.
Even in the royal city where powerful and wealthy businessmen are rampant, people like Chen Lun are among the highest-ranking figures, and they are extremely rare.
The top brass of the Seven Righteous Gods Church!
Lord Jack Spate, one of the ten consuls of the Senate of Generous Parliament!
Chen Lun did not waste time with them. After lightly expressing his affirmation of their serious attitude towards their work, he was escorted some distance away by several imperial guards in full armor.
The carriage did not stop, but continued to set off from the upper city and travel higher along the main road.
The residents of the upper city are generally middle class and wealthy businessmen. The most famous industries and companies in the empire are located here, and their headquarters are basically located here.
The prosperity of the streets is on a higher level than that of Xiacheng District. There are many high-rise buildings here and large and high-end billboards abound.
Connecting the central area are eight straight steps from all directions.
After another rigorous review, the carriage finally entered the core area of Tourmaline Kloster, the central area.
The first thing that catches the eye is the "Fire Pattern Square" covered with carved patterns.
This is the place where the Sun Royal Family issues decrees and some important events. The annual Empire Celebration Day will also be held here.
There are only more than twenty days until the celebration day, and officials have begun preparations. Basic wooden platforms have been built in many areas, and some guards are patrolling back and forth.
There is a church area in each direction in the southeast, northwest and northwest of the Fire Pattern Square, corresponding to the seven righteous churches. The castle of the Sun Royal Family is located due north, at the highest point of the mountain. The huge golden palace can be seen from a very long distance away.
The headquarters building of the Imperial Asylum is not far below the palace, just like a bodyguard who fulfills its duties.
"Mr. Jack, the branch of Generosity Council is in the east... It seems to have been the church area belonging to the Red Apple Church. Now after the handover, it seems that it is still being renovated."
Golov said into the carriage while driving the carriage.
"Well, the buildings left behind by the Red Apple Church naturally need to be replaced, but it's been two months, why hasn't it been completed yet?"
Chen Lun frowned slightly.
He accepted the transfer order from the Generous Council and came to the Royal City to serve as the head of the branch under the instructions of Speaker Azgierro. The relevant information was already known.
According to estimates, the renovation of the Generous Parliament building should have been completed in the middle of last month. Why is it still in progress now?
Chen Lun listened to the tinkling sound in his ears with deep eyes.
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The royal city residence of the Generous Parliament.
The original Gothic church style has been greatly changed, becoming a square and solemn lobby. Except for the main building, which has basically been renovated, the rest of the buildings are still under construction.
Dozens or hundreds of workers were busy, and many "believers" gathered in the lobby.
These residents come from all walks of life, including dignitaries in the central area and ordinary people in the lower city area, but most of them are businessmen in the upper city area... Because the Generous Council, as the new Zhengshen Church, promotes the "Contract Witness" Kang His Majesty Ladd will ensure the absolute fairness of the contract and severely punish those who violate the contract.
This has a huge appeal to the business community.
"...I see your devotion to the 'God of Contract' in my eyes. He will protect everyone who abides by the contract and severely punish those who break the contract at all costs to obtain benefits!"
On the announcement table in the lobby, a middle-aged man in a black trench coat wearing glasses was holding the Generous Parliament Bible "Justice Document" in his hand and speaking to the believers in the audience.
There were two young men in black clothes standing guard in the audience. There was a donation box in front of them. Believers were constantly coming forward to put coins in... There were even wealthy businessmen who just threw in their bank certificates. The amount ranged from hundreds to hundreds. Gold pounds, as many as thousands.
"Two days ago, an uptown resident came to Bountiful Church and explained to me in the confessional that he had deceived others in a business when he was young... He was worried that his sin would be punished by the 'God of Contract' The liquidation.”
The man in black clothes with glasses said in a deep voice.
There was a commotion in the audience.
The believers looked horrified, because many of them had violated the contract. But no one dared to tell their dark history here, and they even selectively forgot about it.
Double standards are the bad nature of human beings. They don’t want others to violate the contract, but they don’t want to admit their own faults.
Seeing the appearance of these believers, the man in black and glasses raised his lips slightly, and then ordered someone to bring over a large golden wine glass filled with transparent liquid.
"But don't worry, this is the 'Holy Water of Atonement' of the Generous Council. You only need to drink a glass of it, and all your past sins can be written off... After all, you have never listened to the gospel of our Lord before, and now this is your gift." Your opportunity.”
When a believer asked whether he had to spend money to buy the holy water of atonement, the man in black and glasses shook his head.
"Giving you the opportunity to redeem your sins is the generosity of our lord. Naturally, we will not charge any fees. That is blasphemy against our lord... However, if you are convinced that your sins are serious, you can also make a donation as a token of gratitude to my lord. Repay.”
"Thank you for your answer, Father Brendan."
A fat, wealthy businessman wiped the sweat from his forehead and respectfully performed the prayer of the Generous Council. He spread his hands flat in front of his chest, and then gently patted his left chest in the order of left and then right.
"I...I want to drink a glass of 'Holy Water of Atonement', Father."
Brendan, a man in black clothes and glasses, smiled and raised his hand to signal.
"Of course, please."
The fat wealthy businessman walked forward with a big belly, took the "holy water of atonement" poured by a man in black, and drank it. Although it was colorless and tasteless like ordinary drinking water, he seemed to feel that his body and soul were being filled with water. Washed just fine.
He breathed a sigh of relief, seemed relieved, and smiled happily.
Immediately, the fat wealthy businessman took out a Imperial Bank certificate without hesitation and threw it into the donation box.
"One thousand two hundred gold pounds, thank you my Lord for your forgiveness and salvation."
he said reverently.
Father Brendan looked pleased and nodded appreciatively.
When other believers saw this, many came forward to ask for the "holy water of atonement". Then, like fat wealthy businessmen, they looked relieved and finally made donations.
Everyone in the front does this, but the people in the back are too embarrassed to leave like that.
However, at this moment, a man in black hurriedly walked up to Father Brendan, tilted his head and whispered:
"Congressman Brendan, that Consul Jack of the Senate is here."
"?!"
Brendan's pupils narrowed.
He immediately calmed down his rapid breathing, and thoughts flashed in his eyes.
"How could it be so fast... But forget it, we are only temporarily managing this church anyway. Now that he is here, we will hand it over to him... It's a pity that we can't make more gold pounds." The headache recurred today, and there was only one Chapter is over, beauties
(End of chapter)