Chapter 790 Great Qin Military Office
Lu Yao clicked on "Great Qin Long Qian Jun", and the copper tiger-like talisman glowed faintly, and three options popped up on it.
From top to bottom they are.
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【Daqin City】
【Summer Palace Residence】
【Daqin Visiting Card】
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Lu Yao clicked the first one.
This should be a market transaction.
Displayed on screen.
[Have you decided to enter the "Daqin City"? ]
【yes】
【Please select your agent or enter by yourself. 】
Lu Yao will mark the yellow armor and click OK.
His eyes blurred and he found himself standing on a stone bridge.
In the air ahead, four black characters like "Daqinguo City" slowly emerged from top to bottom like a seal.
The market is in front of the stone bridge.
The layout of Qin City reminded Lu Yao of some ancient towns he had visited in the past, but the scale here was much larger, and the architectural style was more grand and majestic, and closer to a tower-shaped palace building.
It has multi-layered corridors, with brick floors under the corridors and pebble water under the eaves. The walls are all painted with murals, which include figures, animals, carriages, plants, buildings, gods and monsters, and various borders.
Within the horizontal and vertical framework of the Qin Kingdom city, wooden buildings and pavilions are lined up one after another, with various lanterns, pennants or striped flags hung on both sides, and the name of each store inscribed on the flags and plaques.
The people coming and going were all dark shadowy figures, exactly the same as they were in Shuide Building before.
Anyone who enters here has their identity hidden, cannot use miracles, and cannot attack. These are all part of the local rules.
The shops were brightly lit, but there was no one outside soliciting customers, which seemed a bit out of place.
If you don’t know the details, you might think you have accidentally entered a ghost market.
Lu Yao thought about it, and finally pinched the talisman in his hand and used [Daqin Visiting Card].
There are five business cards inside.
"The Guardian of the Gods"
"Zhao Zhenzhu, the inspector of the Guard Division"
"Yanbianfang Yu Qiaoyan"
"Pang Li, a soldier of the Guard Division"
"Adjutant General Wei Qixiang of the Guard Division"
Only the first post was automatically pinned to the top, with a line of small print detailing the details.
——The Divine Guard is an institution that serves the registered gods of Daqin. If you need anything, you can contact the Divine Guard.
Lu Yao thought that this was equivalent to the reception office of the gods.
He pulled out Zhao Zhenzhu's business card.
After a while, rhythmic sounds of bells and chimes came from the bronze tiger talisman, which was obviously the incoming phone ringtone from Daqin.
A very spirited young female voice came from the talisman.
"Lord Long Qianjun, I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you very much."
Lu Yao explained his needs.
Zhao Zhenzhu asked: "Where are you in Qin City right now? Are there any signs around you?"
"On the bridge, there is a 'Red Makeup and Green Eyebrows' next to it."
"Okay, I'll be there soon."
A minute later, Zhao Zhenzhu appeared in front of Lu Yao.
Today she changed into a one-piece gown with a black base and red edges, a cross collar and wide sleeves, and her long hair was tied into a bun. The traditional Qin-style women's clothing was elegant and beautiful.
"Lord Long Qianjun." Zhao Zhenzhu bowed with a smile.
Lu Yao also responded with a fist.
"Then let me be your guide today and take you around this city of Daqin."
Zhao Zhenzhu was still as warm and approachable as ever. She walked slowly and introduced herself to Lu Yao.
"In the ancient times, the Qin Dynasty emphasized agriculture and suppressed commerce. The control of domestic trade was extremely strict. The mining and sale of salt and iron were all under the jurisdiction of the empire, and private merchants were not allowed to engage in it. At that time, the Qin State City was operated by the imperial government and was the only legal trading port for trading with foreign countries."
"As time went by, business became increasingly active in Daqin, and related legal restrictions gradually relaxed, allowing more private transactions to take place. Daqin City also changed, transforming into the only legal high-end market where some controlled goods, strategic commodities, and special trade items can be bought and sold. Whether buying or selling, you need to meet extremely high qualifications to enter here."
She added: "Daqin has always had strict laws. In order to avoid disrupting order and affecting everyone's schedule, anonymous entry is maintained here. Even for the Guard Bureau, we have to obtain the corresponding permission before we can intervene."
"Besides that, Daqin's business is somewhat different from the outside world..."
For example, there are no shopping guides or receptionists here, and no one will sell anything or nag at the side.
The reason is not that the Daqin people are socially phobic or don't care, but that they don't have the attitude and willingness to provide services, which is due to their traditional culture. Asking them to sell products in a hard way often has the opposite effect.
On the contrary, keeping your mouth shut will help sales.
Lu Yao's favorable impression of him increased after hearing this.
No shopping guide, great!
Zhao Zhenzhu also said along the way that although these shops were all state-owned, they came from different government offices.
For example, the first store that Lu Yao passed by when crossing the bridge, "Hongzhuang Cuimei", is affiliated with the [Gongshifu]. This organization actually represents the royal industry and sells high-end cosmetics, which is a high-end brand independently owned by Daqin.
"…For example, the "Sanchongyi" across from it was opened by the Clothing Bureau. The Clothing Bureau was originally the Shangyi Office, which was a department that made and changed clothes for the emperor. But later it was restructured and became open to the public. They are very good at sewing Qin clothing."
"Whether men or women, traditional Qin clothing is more expensive than ordinary clothing."
Zhao Zhenzhu explained: "Only on some important festivals or formal occasions will people wear Qin clothing. But now there are also people who wear it casually on the street, like me, there is no clear distinction."
Lu Yao nodded.
He looked around.
In addition to these high-end stores directly under the imperial central agencies, there are also shops opened in various places in Daqin. They are smaller in scale and simply decorated.
For example, "Changsha County", "Hengshan County", "Jiuyi Mountain", "Dianchi Lake", "Huai River"... These local shops mainly sell local specialties.
The scale of Daqin City far exceeded Lu Yao's expectations. He walked for more than half an hour, but he was getting deeper and deeper into the maze, as if he had lost his way.
never mind.
Let Zhao Zhenzhu navigate.
"Eh? A specialty of Daqin?"
Zhao Zhenzhu looked a little surprised: "Don't you know? The most competitive trading items in Daqin are arms, cosmetics and agricultural products."
Lu Yao could think of armaments.
What about beauty makeup?
"The Qin Dynasty was a martial nation, and it fought wars all year round, and many soldiers died on the battlefield. To comfort the dead souls, military funerals were held on the battlefield. In addition to memorial services, the army would also tidy up the appearance of the dead, and try to bury those who died for the country with dignity."
Zhao Zhenzhu looked at the street ahead and whispered, "Over time, commercial activities involving makeup have gradually developed, and various cosmetics have come into the market... The people of Daqin have always had a tradition of wearing makeup, but it depends on how thick it is. Even if some people are tired of the tediousness, they will keep their appearance dignified."
Lu Yao recalled.
The people he met when he entered Daqin, whether it was Huatiaoer who he saw first, or Zhao Zhenzhu who was in front of him, their hairstyles and clothes were very decent, and their makeup skills were superb.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Their faces appear very close to their natural states, and it is difficult to detect traces of makeup without careful observation.
Even Wei Qixiang and others who were seen in Xiji Palace were not dressed in a messy way. The ones who were more sloppy were Lu Yao's two roommates in Huangliang Building of the mental hospital and the forgotten old man Manu. That was probably because the conditions did not allow it.
"As for agricultural products, it is because the national policy of the Qin Dynasty has always been to emphasize agriculture and suppress commerce. After the restrictions on commerce were reduced, agriculture was still extremely valued. Fortunately, this national foundation has been continued. Even though the economy is in recession now, it does not affect everyone's basic diet."
"But when it comes to the most iconic symbol, it's naturally the Great Qin Armaments."
There was a hint of pride in Zhao Zhenzhu's voice.
"I recommend you to go to the Great Qin Military Palace. It is the most comprehensive and largest military equipment exhibition and sales place, and is directly under the jurisdiction of the Great Qin Taiwei Mansion."
Lu Yao followed her all the way.
The Great Qin Military Mansion is a four-story pavilion, shaped like a large sentry tower, with two stone men holding spears standing guard at the door.
Lu Yao couldn't help but take a closer look and found that the two stone men were wearing armor, bowl-shaped helmets with cheek guards and neck seals, and their bodies were held high. The carving craftsmanship was very superb.
"Lord Long Qian, these two are real Qin Army Terracotta Warriors."
Zhao Zhenzhu said: "However, due to the rules of Qin City, even gods outside cannot view the details. They can only see it after entering."
Lu Yao suddenly realized. No wonder these two looked like ordinary stone men.
He asked, "Can I use props in there?"
"Of course. But there are also some anti-reconnaissance props and wonders in the store, so most of the opportunistic means will not be effective." Zhao Zhenzhu said bluntly.
Lu Yao didn't care about anything else. He took out the [Identifier] from the props and put it on his right ear.
Tactical eyepiece, activated! Stepping into the building, Lu Yao found that it was more like a museum.
Infantry mercenaries were placed in large glass boxes and crystal walls.
They are covered in armor that is either heavy, light or strange, and have different heights and body shapes. They hold long-handled weapons such as daggers and spears, or long-range weapons such as bows and crossbows.
Lu Yao noticed a heavy infantryman of a higher level.
It was as thick as a big bear, wearing dense armor, holding a square animal-head shield and a long-handled sword. It looked majestic, and its temperament reminded Lu Yao of the Blood Knight Navid.
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[Material Officer LV80] Heavy Infantry HP: 0/11200 Mana: 0/0 Damage: 112 Defense: 101 Speed: 14 [Indestructible]
Has special resistance to ranged damage.
【Qin Army Terracotta Warriors】
The more war terracotta warriors made by the Qin Empire, the stronger their combat power would be.
[Will of the Soldiers]
The holder of the military token can issue orders to it.
[Repairable]
As long as it is not completely destroyed, its health can be restored through the Omni-Stone.
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Zhao Zhenzhu said that this Qin army terracotta warrior is a replica of the Terracotta Warriors.
But even so, its combat capability is quite impressive, and it has served as a guard on the Qin border for many years.
There is a price list on the stone platform under the glass wall: 120,000 (flame)/customizable.
Clearly priced, very good.
Lu Yao saw the various types of officers (infantry) and discovered that they were divided into detailed categories. The price list not only listed their combat records and service history, but also their areas of expertise and directions.
When it comes to military warfare, Daqin's professionalism is unquestionable.
Although Lu Yao already had a corps of soldiers and spirits, since he was already here, he still bought a few of each kind.
Lu Yao planned to take it back to Philus and the others for research. With the replica and analysis of Qianyuan Mountain, he could also learn and absorb the terracotta warrior technology of the Qin Empire.
The purchase method is also simple. You can pour the fire of faith in front of the corresponding table and take it away. If you need customization or other sizes, you can also ask the staff standing on the wall inside.
Lu Yao was too lazy to make any more trouble and simply swept away the finished products.
In the small space between the infantry mercenaries, there are also some musical instruments for sale. These are collectively called "Qin Military Music", including wind instruments such as Xiao, 笳, 角 and percussion instruments such as drums, cymbals and zheng.
They have various abilities, some can boost morale, some can reduce the impact of spells, and some can maintain happiness - but they are only useful for flesh and blood creatures, and have no effect on war figurines.
Lu Yao also bought some.
The music field of the Yao civilization developed slowly, so I'll bring some musical instruments back to help improve it.
While Lu Yao was sweeping the first floor, he saw a book in an inconspicuous crystal cabinet in the corner.
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[Lost Chapters of Shennong]: The fragments of Shennong written by Xu Zi of the farming family were recorded by farming students and reproduced in the form of drawings, making it difficult to distinguish the authenticity.
【Enlightenment】
There is a certain probability that you will gain [Wisdom] by reading this book.
【Specially made books】
This book has a limited number of uses. Once the number of uses exceeds the limit, it will be damaged and cannot be read (6/14)
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It is suspected to be something left behind by various philosophers.
But as an enlightenment book, it is also good.
The price is 1.6 million, which is not expensive. I can take it back and put it in a museum or give it to the right person.
(End of this chapter)