Chapter 1783 Entering the city
In the vast wilderness, a long river flows out from a distant canyon, sometimes appearing on the ground, sometimes flowing underground, sometimes dispersing into countless trickles, and sometimes converging into a river.
Eventually, a rushing river formed on this flat land.
The river bank is full of vitality because of the moisture of the water.
Even in such a snowy winter, some green plants grow wildly, and there are many footprints of animals coming to drink water on the shore.
As the river flows forward, the river channel gradually changes from winding and rugged to flat and spacious. The river water flows into the high wall through this man-made river channel.
The city wall was built with rammed earth and stones, towering into the clouds. It looked particularly tall and majestic in the sunlight, with an indestructible aura.
This is an earthen city. From a distance, it looks more like a crouching lion crawling on the wilderness.
On the city wall, there is a huge plaque with three big characters engraved on it.
White Dragon City.
Bailong City, a paradise in the northwest wilderness, is also an important hub for merchants from the Western Regions.
During her childhood, Nan Yan had heard the name of Bailong City more than once while living with her grandmother Tong Yuhua. Even a few days ago, when she was buying benzoin at the market in Jinling, she heard the vendors mention Bailong City.
However, this was the first time she had truly seen what the city looked like.
Lifting the curtains and looking at the tall city towers and towering city walls in the sunlight, it is hard to imagine that such a city could be built in such a wasteland.
I couldn't help but praise: "It's really rare."
Zhu Feng sat behind her and also looked at the tall city.
There was a flicker of admiration in his eyes, but there was no extra expression on his face. He just said calmly: "What's so rare?"
Nan Yan said, "Isn't it rare for a city like this to be built in a place like this?"
"snort."
Zhu Feng just snorted lightly.
Nan Yan turned back to look at him again and said with a smile, "Of course, when the emperor opens the Guanxi Gate and allows merchants from the Western Regions to enter and exit freely, this place will become even more prosperous."
Zhu Feng said: "My goal is not to make this place prosperous, but to let the prosperity spread to the inland, to make our Great Yan Dynasty prosperous."
“…”
"As for this place—"
He said, taking another deep look.
Nan Yan couldn't quite understand the look in his eyes at the moment. She only felt that the entire White Dragon City was reflected in his dark pupils, as if it had been engraved in them and could never come out.
After a while, they were closer to Bailong City.
Zhu Feng said, "Stop the car."
Fang Buyuan, who was riding beside the carriage, raised his hand hastily, and the troops behind him all stopped. Zhu Feng waved at him again, and Fang Buyuan immediately rode over and asked carefully, "What are your instructions, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Feng said, "We are about to enter the city. According to the previous arrangement, all your people will be parked outside the city. You and Xiao Shunzi will take a few people with you to follow me and the imperial concubine into the city."
Nan Yan was stunned for a moment and turned to look at him.
Fang Buyuan said, "Yes."
He turned around and gave the order, and soon he saw that the team following the carriage split off and headed to the other side.
Nan Yan asked, "Your Majesty, aren't our people going in together?"
Zhu Feng said, "Since we're looking for an antidote, the quieter the better."
That’s true.
However, perhaps because of the dangerous situation she had experienced last night, although she was not afraid, she still stuck her head out to look at the team that was ordered to follow the carriage. There were only about twenty people, each of them tall and handsome, and they were the elite among the Jinyiwei and the imperial guards.
This number of people and team really looks like what a caravan should have.
It seems that Zhu Feng has also considered this.
Their team continued to advance and soon arrived at the foot of Bailong City.
If they were in a city within the Great Yan Dynasty, when they arrived at a place like this, Nan Yan would hide his head in the carriage and wait quietly until they arrived at the place where they were settled before looking out. However, this time, they were traveling incognito and were going to a place they had long admired but had never been to.
Curiosity drove her to lift the curtain and look ahead.
Look at the tall city tower and the tall city gate.
It was almost the same size as the gate of the imperial city, and was large enough for at least four or five carriages like theirs to enter and exit in parallel.
This shows how prosperous this place is on a daily basis.
But now, the door is closed tightly, and there doesn't seem to be a bustling business scene. Recalling what Yang Dai said before, it seems that something happened here, and they are probably affected.
The carriage stopped at the city gate.
A guard disguised as a caravan escort went forward and knocked on the door. After a while, the door creaked open.
A group of warriors ran out from inside.
These people were tall, with sturdy figures almost as strong as the elite guards brought by Zhu Feng, with solid muscles. They wore armor, but that armor was somewhat different from the armor of the soldiers of the Great Yan Dynasty. It only had a few protective panels on the head, shoulders, waist, arms, and thighs.
Although such armor cannot completely protect the body, it can give people maximum freedom of movement.
In close combat, it is very dangerous, but also very maneuverable.
Nan Yan immediately felt that Zhu Feng's aura beside her became heavier.
His martial nature made him interested in these people, or rather, a sense of confrontation.
The warriors stood at the door and asked, "Who is it?"
The guard said, "My master's caravan will be staying in Bailong City for a few days."
"Who is your master? Where is he from?"
"My master's surname is Huang, and he's from Peking."
"What business are you in?"
"The lumber business."
"Are there any documents?"
"Here's the paperwork."
The guard handed the document over. The other party took it, glanced at it, then looked at the carriage, and said, "Wait a moment."
After saying that, one of the warriors turned around and went back to the city. There was a sound of hurried footsteps, and it seemed that he ran up to the city wall.
But, it has disappeared.
Nan Yan felt that the words just now sounded familiar, and she remembered them after thinking about it again.
This seemed to be the identity Zhu Feng used when they were dealing with Jie Shi and his gang of spies from the Neng Kingdom when they were heading north to Peking.
Nan Yan said: "Your Majesty, you again——"
Zhu Feng raised his eyebrows.
Nan Yan couldn't help laughing.
He used the identity of the Huang family very easily and spoke freely.
I don’t know if I greeted anyone.
At this moment, a heavy and long dull sound came from the front. Nan Yan hurriedly raised her head and saw that the city gate was slowly opening.
Nan Yan was delighted: It’s done!
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