Chapter 536: Resentful Eyes (Please vote and subscribe)
In addition to the layout and decoration of the streets, the architecture of Hanyang City is also eye-catching. Compared with the palaces of Liuyang County, the buildings here are generally at a higher altitude.
Several residential areas are okay, all of which are identical single-family houses. Although they are not as large as the area of Liuyang County, they are well-arranged, beautiful in environment, and convenient for living. The most conspicuous thing is that there is a small pavilion surrounded by wooden fences at the entrance of each alley. There is a well inside, and you can pour the dirty water directly into the sewer in the middle of the alley.
There is also a public toilet on each of the four main streets, and there are some rattan trash cans along the street.
In addition to these, there are several warehouse areas, with super large warehouses next to each other. Some are real warehouses, and some have been transformed into workshops and camps. The temporary residence of Niuwei and his group is in the previous military camp.
After bringing them here, Luo Chong went home first, and the rest was arranged by the translator for them.
After Luo Chong left, Niu Wei finally dared to speak freely. He couldn't hold back his curiosity and excitement, and couldn't help asking the clerk to be his guide.
The group went to the camp first. It was still the same as before, with two-story loft beds on one side and a blackboard and rows of tables and chairs on the other.
Niu Wei's many subordinates were also very curious and seemed interested in everything.
"Translator, what is this used for? For sleeping? Why is there a top?"
"You don't understand this, right? I know that it's used to store things. Put clothes and quilts on the top and sleep on the bottom."
"Tsk, you're just talking nonsense. You don't understand being talked nonsense and making people laugh."
Several small leaders quarreled over the use of the loft bed. If they hadn't been stopped by Niu Wei, I'm afraid several people would have climbed up to study it on the spot.
"Hehe, everyone, this is a double-decker bed. Both the upper and lower layers are used for sleeping. One bed can accommodate two people. When our Hanyang City was built, it was not very big. In order to save space, the leader had people make this kind of bed.
This was originally a camp for the soldiers of the Han tribe to stay, but now they have moved to another place. This place is empty and used as a temporary reception place.
You will also live here these days. You can live in these beds, both up and down. Just be careful not to damage them. There is a ladder next to it, you can climb up from here, but people who are not used to living here can also sleep below, and it is convenient to go to the toilet at night." The clerk introduced to everyone in the Xin tribe.
"So that's how it is. The Han leader is really smart. He can come up with such an idea. But I see that this house is quite big. Even if all these beds are laid flat, they should be able to fit. But why are there so many tables on the other side?" Niu Wei asked in confusion.
"Oh, didn't I just say that this used to be a camp for soldiers, so the other half of the camp was arranged as a classroom, and the soldiers usually have to learn to write here."
"Learn to write?! Those soldiers have to learn to write?!"
Niu Wei widened his eyes in surprise and looked at the translator in disbelief. He didn't understand why a group of reckless men had to learn to write. Are those who can write better than those big guys with muscles?
Or do the Han tribes attach importance to cultural education? Even soldiers have to learn to write?
"I don't know about this. The leader should have his own arrangements."
The translator knew the answer, but he couldn't say everything. It was no secret that Luo Chong asked the soldiers to learn to write. There was nothing special about the original purpose. He just wanted to train some officers to prepare talents for future military expansion. And the most important thing for officers is to be able to read and write Chinese characters, otherwise how can you understand the written orders given by your superiors?
Hearing the translator's answer, Niu Wei immediately understood that this naturally involved the secrets of the Han tribe. He did not ask any more questions, but asked the translator to guide him again and take him around the city.
"I can take you to have a look, but you can't go to the workshops in the city. Don't run around in the future, otherwise you may be punished if you are caught. You should understand this.
How about this, since you want to go around, I will take you to the school and square in the city. Hanyang City is not big. There are some taller buildings outside the central city, and there is nothing else to see." The clerk thought for a while and said.
"Okay, okay, everything is up to you, so let's go now?" Niu Wei asked impatiently.
"Okay, Elder Niu, please."
The two invited each other to go, followed by a few young subordinates who were ready to go to school with Niu Wei, and they walked in the city.
Just when they walked out of the camp, the sound of drums suddenly sounded at the city gate, which scared Niu Wei. Remember that when they first came, they were regarded as enemies by the Han tribe. At that time, Liuyang County beat drums like this. Could it be that the enemy is coming?
"Oh, don't be afraid. This is the evening drum of Hanyang City. It will be beaten at dusk every day when the sun sets. It will be beaten 500 times. It is to urge people outside the city to come back quickly. When the drum stops, the city gate will be closed and they can't leave the city that day.
After dinner, when it is completely dark, there will be an evening bell. The evening bell will ring ten times, and then there will be a curfew. All residents in the city must go back to their homes and are not allowed to walk on the streets. There are soldiers patrolling at night. It's not good to be caught. You must be careful when you live here in the future."
The clerk explained the unique rules of Hanyang City to Niu Wei and others.
Unlike other counties, this place has the only astronomical observation institution in the Han tribe. There is Shu Wu, the director of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory, who is responsible for observing and recording the movement trajectory of the sundial for daily timekeeping. At present, the sundial record has not yet been completed for a full year. It can only be said to be a trial run to find the law, so it has not yet been popularized in all counties.
"Oh, so that's how it is. Hanyang City is different." Niu Wei couldn't help but sighed. Not only is the hardware facilities here stronger than Liuyang County, but even the software system is very complete. There is even a public timekeeping institution.
After a while, the drums stopped. At this time, the entire Hanyang City suddenly changed. I saw that the willow trees that were originally planted on the roadside and looked ordinary, the countless branches suddenly emitted a pink and white fluorescence in the night. The light was not very bright, but the number was important. Millions of weeping willows radiated light together, just like street lights, illuminating the entire street and the city.
"What, what is this?!" The Xin tribe's eyes widened in shock. Although the Han tribe was very advanced in technology, there was no way this magical sight could be explained by technology, right?
Could this be a miracle? ! The Han tribe was the kingdom of God?
"Hahaha, don't be surprised. This is a rare treasure of our Han tribe. This tree is called 'Yingliu', which was named by our leader. It was originally found in a valley. This Yingliu can glow, so our leader ordered people to pick some saplings and plant them in the city, saying that it can be used as a street lamp.
Look, as expected, this tree has been planted for more than a year, and it has grown branches again. Now it can be used."
The translator explained proudly. Seeing foreigners bragging about their tribe, who would be embarrassed as a member of the Han tribe?
"The Han tribe actually has such a magical plant, it's really an eye-opener!" Niu Wei said with emotion.
"I just don't know how to transplant this tree. Are there any restrictions? I wonder if the Han tribe can sell us some tree seeds or saplings. It would be great if we could plant some in the Xin tribe." Niu Wei asked with some envy.
"I can't make the decision, and I don't know how to plant trees. Elder Niu should ask our leader tomorrow."
The clerk hurriedly distanced himself from the matter. He was showing off, but he couldn't agree to such a thing casually, even though the tree had no other use except for night lighting.
Everyone walked forward and came to the city square. It was the middle of summer, the hottest time of the year. After a busy day, people took a shower at home and took advantage of this rare cool night to stroll.
Since the promotion of currency, there have been some small businesses in Hanyang City. However, as the manufacturing industry base of the Han tribe, Hanyang City basically has nothing missing at home, so the market here is mainly snacks.
Although Niu Wei hadn't eaten dinner yet, after two months of eating all kinds of snacks in Liuyang County, he had become immune to all kinds of food. At this time, his attention was attracted by several tall buildings nearby.
"Sir, what are those tall buildings over there used for?"
"Oh, you mean over there? That's the school and the county governor's office I want to introduce to you.
Do you see the five-story building in the middle?"
"High building?" Niu Wei asked, not quite understanding.
"Yes, high building. In Chinese, building means a house with more than two floors, just like the bunk beds you sleep on. Houses can also be built with many floors."
"Oh, I understand this. We also have bamboo buildings in Xin tribe."
"Well, the five-story building in the middle with big red lanterns is the county governor's office of our Hanyang County, where those government agencies work.
The four three-story buildings on both sides of the office are the teaching buildings of Hanyang City, which are also where the school is located. You guys, and future international students who want to go to school and study, will also have to go to this place." The clerk led the group and said as they walked.
It was already dark, and there were no lights in the teaching buildings, so they could only see the outline of the building with the help of the moonlight and the light of the willows. They could vaguely see the outline of the building, but they could not observe the facilities inside carefully, so they had to wait until tomorrow to make arrangements.
In the remaining time, before the curfew, several people had dinner at the snack street, and then returned to the camp again.
Luo Chong was different. He went directly back to his home. As soon as he entered the door, he heard a "strange" voice.
"Husband, you are finally back. I thought you didn't want me anymore."
A woman in a yellow satin dress threw herself into Luo Chong's arms.
Luo Chong looked at Zhan Ying, who was wearing new clothes and learned the Han tribal costumes in his arms, and was stunned for a moment.
"You, you can speak now, uh, no, you can speak Chinese?"
"Yes, it was all taught to me by Sister Xiaodie. Sister Xiaodie is so amazing. She can weave such beautiful silk cloth, and she also taught me to make clothes and to do housework. It's a pity that I'm too stupid and can't do as well as her.
But I have recently learned how to grind tofu, and I can sell it for some money every day. There is fried tofu for dinner tonight. Sister Xiaodie likes the tofu I make the most. Would you like to try my tofu, husband?"
Luo Chong: ""
"Uh, is there much tofu left? I don't like fried tofu very much. If there is any, just give me a bowl of cold tofu with chili peppers. It's so hot in summer, I want to eat something light."
"Oh! Chili peppers? We have chili peppers at home. I'll go to the garden to pick them."
After saying this, Zhan Ying took small steps and ran away. It was not because she was a lady, but because the hem of her skirt restricted her pace.
At this time, the door behind her creaked, and Xiaodie came back with a roll of newly made silk cloth. Seeing Luo Chong standing in the yard, her eyes immediately radiated with surprise.
"Husband"
stepped on the ground with soft cloth shoes at a rapid speed, and threw the white silk cloth in her arms directly onto the small table in the yard. With a pounce and a bear hug, Xiaodie directly hung on Luo Chong's body with her hands and feet in the posture of a koala.
"Hey, I'm back. Did you miss me?" Luo Chong asked, holding her in his arms.
"Yes, I miss you. I can't forget it. Mother talks about you every day. When I came back just now, she asked me why you haven't given birth to a child for the leader. How old are you two? A girl of your age should have two or three children, and the older ones can help feed the chickens. What's going on between you and the leader? Even if he is busy, he should have a child. He is fifteen years old this year."
After saying this, Xiaodie stared at Luo Chong's eyes with a face full of resentment.
"Uh"
Luo Chong was embarrassed. When he brought Xiaodie back, he told her that they would have a baby after three years. But now, let alone three years, the fourth year has passed. Luo Chong has grown from ten to fifteen years old, and he still hasn't talked about having a baby.
In addition, the tribe has developed rapidly in the past two years, and he does have a lot of things to do.
But these are all excuses. No matter how busy he is, how can he be so busy that he doesn't even have time to have a baby? That's impossible. It's just that he has been delaying. It's okay for him, but he just hopes that Xiaodie will have a baby as late as possible, before the age of thirty. The older she is, the safer she will be.
After all, with the medical technology of this era, having a baby really depends on fate. Besides, there is no effective contraceptive technology in this era, so he cherishes Xiaodie very much and doesn't want her to cause irreversible damage because of having a baby.
However, the agreement in front of him has expired for more than a year. Looking at Xiaodie's resentful eyes, Luo Chong is afraid that he will have a hard time if he doesn't give an explanation today.
(End of this chapter)
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