Of course, as the daughter of a royal family, the life-long event is not something that just any middle-ranking official can come to and directly guarantee a match with a man. Therefore, in the end, the Huangmen envoy left Jiang Tian a door sticker/invitation with exquisite workmanship, gold and incense.
However, Jiang Tian still felt a little bit crazy that someone actually wanted to invite him to a blind date event called a "garden party". However, when people around him heard about it, they had mixed reactions.
"This is a good thing! At least for ordinary people, it is a life-long wealth and wealth." Zhang Wusheng, the most familiar one among them, was the first to express his position: "Even if the official has no regard for Princess Taining Xiaojun, If you don’t feel tempted, you can just go and watch the excitement.”
"However, I once heard people say: 'Marry a wife to get a princess, and have nothing to do with the government. Note 1', will there be any obstacles in this?" Li Huan said with a chuckle when he heard this, but he secretly turned his eyes and thought. Now, how to forward this sudden news immediately.
"It's true what our ancestors said, but there is no big problem in choosing the princess or the county head." Xin Gonggong, who just happened to deliver the documents, also said humorously: "Most of the time, not only are there no problems, On the contrary, it is of great benefit; therefore, there are few people in the clan who are worried about getting married."
"Maybe you can give it some thought, sir! At least there will be less restrictions and worries after you get married." During this period, Cheng Shilian, who became thin and gloomy, also echoed: "If you have no other ideas, The garden of King Guangling is also one of the best tourist attractions in Luodu!"
Note: In the autumn and July of the first year of Kaiyao, when Princess Taiping married into the Xue family, torches were fired one after another from the south of Xing'anmen to the west of Xuanyangfang, and many locust trees on both sides of the road were even burned to death. Xue Shao's brother Xue Yi felt that Princess Taiping was being favored too much and was deeply worried. He asked his distant uncle Xue Kegou, a doctor in the Ministry of Household Affairs, what to do. , what's the harm! However, as the proverb goes: if you marry a wife, you will get a princess, and you will get the government for nothing. You have to be afraid of it." Later, Xue Shao actually died of starvation in Luoyang Prison because of the clan's rebellion.
As everyone talked about this matter, the air in the library suddenly began to be filled with an atmosphere of happiness and escape. However, Jiang Tian secretly turned his gaze and was smiling at the side without saying a word. Linghu Xiaomu. I thought to myself, why are you laughing so hard about this?
But just as their eyes met, she suddenly turned red like a cat with its tail burned off; she stamped her feet hard and turned away, leaving behind a faint laugh. It also made Jiang Tian feel confused again. I haven't said anything yet, and you are blushing like a bubble teapot again?
So next, with a certain mentality of watching the excitement and not taking it too seriously, the relevant information about the King of Guangling and his beloved daughter Taining Xiaojun was quickly placed in front of Jiang Tian.
The Tang Dynasty has been prosperous and rejuvenated for a hundred years since the Qianyuan Dynasty brought chaos and Taixing reformed. As members of the royal family, they also flourished and multiplied into a quite large group during the peaceful years. Although according to the imperial court system, if you get out of the fifth service with the reigning emperor, you will naturally be demoted to the status of a citizen.
However, the clan members listed in Zongzheng Temple are still a particularly impressive group. It's just that according to the closeness and distance to the reigning monarch, it is naturally divided into three, six or nine levels of situations and status quo. The register is re-established every ten years to prepare the internal fund budget for support.
Among them, there are the poor Zongzheng Temple who barely survive starvation and give rice cloth, and can only rely on giving birth to daughters in exchange for betrothal gifts to maintain the basic dignity of the run-down clan; there are also the run-down clans who do nothing, just lead the distant counties of Wangzhou, and even enjoy the food of foreign vassals. And the noble prince of the Qing Dynasty who has many privileges and monopolies.
The King of Guangling is one of the top members of these royal family pyramids; he is a wealthy and noble prince who is known for his elegance, good writing, and generous spirit. Take his title Guangling Yangzhou as an example; he not only enjoys the share of the Huaiyang Shipping Department, but also has several exclusive sea trade fleets.
And he made no secret of doting on his daughter more than his son; he claimed to have prepared an astronomical dowry for his little girl who had just grown hair. Therefore, this Taining young man, regardless of his appearance and character, has clearly become the most popular candidate in Luodu City.
As Xin Ping said, marrying a princess certainly involves the risk of having an unruly family and running horses and grass over your head. However, the corresponding constraints and worries are much smaller for the clan daughters who are close to the side branches. Moreover, for newcomers to the official career, it is not easy to fall in line too early and make enemies, and they can also get support from their in-laws.
However, a document suddenly came from outside the city, which ended the discussion that everyone was talking about. After a while, Jiang Tian, who showed his identity and criminal record, had already sped out of Hui'an Gate in the north of Luodu City; he crossed the stone bridge and checkpoint on the Xiecheng Canal and arrived near Jinyong City.
Along the way, Jiang Tian also discovered some new changes. For example, the road is still the same as before, but it has been quickly renovated during this period; it has been widened and reinforced with cement composite soil, which is second only to the standard of gypsum cement, and has ditches attached.
The only two villages they passed along the way were also surrounded and reinforced by external walls made of gravel; on top of the walls were many flags of road guards, as well as a somewhat abrupt and brand-new sentry tower. And as Jiang Tian got closer to Jin Yong City, the footprints and ruts on the road became more dense.
Finally, the road ended at the end, in the ruins of Jinyong South City, an old city with almost invisible city walls overgrown with weeds. However, among the ruins of the gate tower that were several feet high, Jiang Tian was vaguely aware of the reflection of various devices hidden in the camouflaged ruins.
It seems that the guard and defense of the Jinyong City garrison have been further strengthened. It wasn't until Li Huan stepped forward on his behalf and showed his identity and password in the shadow of the seemingly empty gatehouse that the looming threat from the ruins gradually disappeared.
Passing through the empty doorway, but with iron bars and drop gates hanging overhead for double protection. However, Jiang Tian discovered that the interior had been greatly widened and cleaned up, and several new sites and buildings with different purposes had been built along both sides of the Zhongxing Avenue in Huangcao Zimaizi.
Among them are spacious barracks and schools separated by walls, as well as brand-new buildings such as arsenals, warehouses, granaries, stables, and lumber stores. Obviously, during Jiang Tian's absence, the court urgently added new buildings. Investment in garrison and equipment in Jinyong City.
As Jiang Tian was galloping along Zhongxing Avenue, he could still vaguely hear the rising and falling sounds of drills in the military camps and school grounds, as well as the roar of some suspected firearms being used; and the fireworks rising behind the barrier.
Normally, Jiang Tian would have the intention to stop and watch; to see the results of these people's targeted exercises according to the suggestions and implementation regulations he provided. But that's not possible now, because today is the day when the first batch of abnormal objects collected from Dugi Province will be put into storage.
Jiang Tian was even required to be present in person and assumed responsibility for inspection and supervision. Therefore, when he passed through the gate of the next city and entered Jinyong Zhongcheng/Luoyang Fort, he saw more than 20 subordinates headed by Lin Jiulang, fully clothed, waiting outside the gate.
And on the surrounding city walls, gate towers and sentry forts, there were even more graceful figures standing there; armored sergeants holding iron-armed bows or wielding crossbows. And their focus, as if they were facing a formidable enemy, was a few enclosed vehicles in the center, surrounded by a team of iron-man-like swordsmen.
This is also the first time that Xin Pingping and Cheng Shilian have been allowed to enter this secret residence that is not known to the world since joining Jiang Dan's command. Therefore, seeing this battle formation, the two of them couldn't help but compulsively calm down, and each showed a little nervousness and embarrassment.
Because according to their mental preparation in advance, what they are about to face may be strange and abnormal existences that are beyond the reach of most people in the world. When he was dismounting, Xin Pingping was even a little too nervous. He accidentally got caught on the saddle strap and almost fell down.
Seeing this scene, Jiang Tian couldn't help but said: "Don't be nervous, it's just some abnormal objects and distorted creatures. If you don't manage this kind of thing in the future, it will just be a common occurrence. Don't be surprised."
However, after hearing this, Cheng Shilian seemed to be even more nervous, and could only force out an ugly smile at Jiang Tian. Xin Pingping seemed a little better, but he couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Sir...Sir...you really think highly of us!"
Then, Jiang Tian saw Mrs. Cen and several other chief officials appearing on the top of the city, nodding in the distance, as well as a group of subordinates from their respective departments; but then he said to Chen Wentai, the brigade commander on duty who came up to him: "Since everyone is here, Now that we’re all here, let’s start the first step of the process!”
Immediately, as he nodded and turned around to blow the low whistle, the armored swordsmen facing the vehicle immediately stepped back to make way for a gap. Immediately, another group of sergeants holding various long and short instruments swarmed forward and carefully opened the first closed cart.
Then, a heavy roar and vibration could be heard inside the car. In an instant, there was a buzzing sound on both sides of the car. In an instant, a huge figure flew out like an arrow; however, there was another fierce clang. With a loud tremor, it hit the tightly sealed shield wall head on.
Almost instantly, special instruments such as stainless steel hook guns, fork handles, and iron rope lassoes rushed out of the gaps in the shield wall, and they stabbed and hooked on the huge figure one after another; and with the combined efforts of all four, Pierce the limbs, lock the head, and control the target in place in the blink of an eye.
At this time, the people who followed Jiang Tian clearly saw that this was a ferocious alien that was almost human-like. Every inch of its body was made of flesh and blood, and all the scales and armor were cut off. Its claws and teeth were also cut off, and its mouth was tied up. It was also hooked deeply into the body by multiple chains connected inside the car;
"It seems that a new alien species has appeared so soon." When Jiang Tian saw this, he muttered to himself:
