The entrance to Tianxu City was also guarded by soldiers, and they were very numerous.
As long as you think about it for a moment, you will know that Tianxu City is actually a military fortress. The natural geographical environment makes it easy to defend and difficult to attack.
Even though it has become an ordinary city now, it can still be transformed into a military fortress if necessary.
Half of the ships in the lake are warships to prevent enemies from sneaking into Tianxu City from the water.
The location at the city gate is even more heavily defended.
Arrow muzzles are densely covered on the stone wall above the head, taking advantage of the height advantage to firmly block the passage into Tianxu City.
One man can guard the gate, and ten thousand men cannot open it. It is very appropriate to use it here.
Tang Zhen could clearly feel that there were at least dozens of eyes staring at the city gate, with alert and serious eyes.
On both sides of the city gate, far away from the bridge, there are mottled iron cages hanging with skeletons inside.
They were prisoners who had committed capital crimes and were imprisoned in a cage to die. Then they were put in the lake to feed the fish.
After all the skin, flesh and internal organs are eaten by the fish, the cage is raised again and the bones are left to be beaten by wind and rain.
If there are new inmates on death row, this process will be repeated, and it has not changed for many years.
You need to pay a fee to enter the city, which is a very common thing in a backward world. Although it feels like a small amount of money, it is an essential income to maintain the operation of the city.
Without Tang Zhen's instructions, Ergou immediately took out a few small coins and threw them into the wooden plate next to him.
The soldier pulled the pulp-coated wooden handle next to it, and the tray immediately turned over, and the coins fell into the box below.
Tang Zhen took a glance and found that this was actually a special mechanism that could record income and the number of people entering the city.
The soldier waved his hand, signaling the two of them to leave quickly.
Mixed in the crowd, Tang Zhen and Ergou entered Tianxu City and looked around.
This city built inside a mountain is actually not dark inside, because a large number of luminous plants are planted here.
In addition, there are stones similar to fluorite. After being polished and rested, they are inlaid and placed on the street ceiling.
But even so, it still gives people the dim feeling of being in the evening with thousands of lights blooming.
"So beautiful!"
Ergou didn't have much knowledge. He had only heard about the name of Tianxu City in the past, but he didn't know any other information.
Now that I have seen this fairyland-like scene with my own eyes, I can't describe the excitement in my heart, and I keep lamenting that my past life was in vain.
Tang Zhen had a calm expression on his face. He had seen too many similar scenes, and there were many places that were far better than here.
"Sir, where are we going?"
Ergou's eyes shone when he spoke, and everything he looked at felt extremely fresh, especially the women passing by, which made Ergou stare intently.
Compared with the women outside, the skin of the women in Tianxu City is extremely white, which adds to their beauty.
Tang Zhen smiled. He didn't expect that the aborigines here also regarded white as beauty. This was very similar to his hometown.
"First fill your stomach, then go find the wise men, and collect as many maps as possible at the same time."
In addition, they need to investigate the movements of the Loucheng monks and find out what they want to do. Of course, there is no need to tell Ergou about this matter, because he can't help much.
"Great, I've been hungry for a long time."
Ergou said to Tang Zhen that he had been eating dry food and drinking cold water for the past two days. He was looking forward to having a delicious and hot meal.
After entering the city gate, there is a large square with a height of dozens of meters. There are entrances on the first floor every five meters or so.
There are many caves on each floor, and each entrance is a street, extending like an ant nest in the mountain.
There are billboards and other things hanging at the entrance, telling people about the most famous shops here. If you want to go there, just go up the steps.
During the march, someone will come up to you and ask if you need a tour guide.
The interior of Tianxu City is so complicated that even locals sometimes get lost, let alone outsiders who are new to the city.
Tour guides came into being and the business was quite good.
"It seems to me that this is your first time coming to Tianxu City. Please believe my advice and be sure to find a tour guide so that your precious time will not be wasted.
I will definitely make you feel that your money is worth it. Whether it is food, clothing, housing, transportation, or purchasing services, I will give you the most reasonable advice and guarantee that you will not spend a penny in vain! "
Like other outsiders, Tang Zhen and Ergou had just stepped onto the street on the second floor when they met the guide who was soliciting business.
Unlike other tour guides, the person who stopped them was a little girl, dressed plainly and simply.
The other party was not very old, maybe even underage. He was wearing a large robe, which was tied several times with a straw rope to ensure that the clothes would not fall off.
There was a fluffy tail trailing behind him, and he was holding a fluorescent stick for lighting in his hand. He looked up at Tang Zhen and introduced himself vigorously.
Although he looked immature, he deliberately pretended to be mature, obviously not wanting to miss out on this business.
After sizing up the other person, a smile appeared on Tang Zhen's lips and he nodded lightly.
"Okay, I've decided to hire you."
"Ah...thank you, thank you, Your Excellency!"
The little girl didn't expect that Tang Zhen would choose her, so she nodded excitedly and thanked her. After she realized what she was doing, she quickly maintained her demeanor to avoid making her employer feel that she was unprofessional.
The helpless look made Tang Zhen and Er Gou smile again.
"Take us to eat first, and then go to other places. This is your reward in advance."
When Tang Zhen was talking, he threw out a gold coin, which happened to fall into the little girl's hand.
After seeing the gold coin in her hand, the little girl's eyes widened. She seemed to want to scream, but she covered her mouth in time.
She nodded repeatedly to Tang Zhen, her eyes filled with uncontrollable excitement, and her eyes narrowed slightly with happiness.
For the little girl, this was a huge amount of money, enough to buy a lot of food.
"Your Excellency, please come with me."
After the little girl put away the gold coins, she immediately led the way and introduced them nonstop.
"The most famous restaurant in Tianxu City is naturally located in the Guanhu Tower on the 100th floor. Their home is located on the upper and lower floors of the street outside.
There are the latest and freshest ingredients, top chefs, and a quiet and beautiful environment.
You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery while eating, singing and dancing, or ride a suspended gondola into the lake restaurant, which is guaranteed to leave you satisfied.
It's just that the guests who go to Guanhu Tower to eat are either rich or expensive, and they must make a reservation in advance. If you two want to go, you may have to wait for a while. "
Tang Zhen shook his head and said that there was no need to go to so much trouble, as long as he found a similar place.
"If that's the case, then I highly recommend the Finger-Sucking Restaurant, which is full of special flavors. One bite will make you unforgettable.
Moreover, it is of high quality and low price, and there are also home-brewed wines for sale. You will definitely not regret it after visiting! "
"It sounds good. If it's not far away, let's go and taste it."
The girl nodded quickly, indicating that the distance was not very far.
The three of them climbed up the stairs to the top floor and entered a cave. After walking forward for a while, they saw an elevator-like device on the side of the road.
This thing is constantly running like a conveyor belt. As long as you pay a few coins, you can ride it to higher places.
The little girl took the initiative to pay money and let Tang Zhen and the two of them stand on a one-meter-wide platform, and asked to hold the handrails above.
After waiting for more than ten seconds, the platform began to move slowly and soon reached a higher level.
As a result, after reaching this level, the platform suddenly stopped, apparently waiting for other passengers.
"Don't worry, sir. The platform will move soon. Although you have to stop at each level, it is still much faster than walking."
Tang Zhen nodded. He naturally knew that climbing stairs was a waste of time, especially in this mountain city with a height of more than a thousand meters. Climbing up would probably break his legs.
