Perhaps because she was aware that Guo Kang was very tired today, Theodora did not come directly to ask questions, allowing him to sleep peacefully.
It's a pity that the adoptive father is not as considerate as Theodora. Early the next morning, Guo Kang, who still wanted to sleep in, was dragged out again and asked to practice martial arts together.
An hour later, Guo Kang lay on the ground like a dead dog. Daxia Guo picked him up and let him move around a few more times. Afterwards, the two people, dripping with sweat, came to the back house.
As a great nobleman in Rome, the Guo family also had a bathhouse, the quintessence of Rome, in their house.
However, his bathhouse is still not authentic enough.
The orthodox Roman bathhouse was a huge public bathhouse. Its main function may not be bathing, but socializing and entertainment. If you simply wash it at home, the essence will be lost.
However, his family's situation is rather special. Guo Daxia only knows how to practice martial arts. He doesn't use the hot water pool in this bathhouse all year round.
Moreover, he did not like the promiscuous and noisy environment in the Roman orthodox bathhouse. He felt that it was not conducive to improving his martial arts, so he insisted on creating another one. Even the water for bathing every time did not come from the canal. Instead, he led Guo Kang to pick it up in a sharp-bottomed bucket in the early morning when there was no one around.
Guo Kang initially doubted whether it was safe to go out at this time. After all, we can't rely too much on the security of most cities. As soon as it gets dark, thieves and robbers of all kinds emerge in endlessly, and even Bao Saihan dares to rob. But his adoptive father told him that the people here are very honest and there is no need to worry.
After a few uneventful trips back and forth, Guo Kang suspected that there was something wrong with his impression of the medieval city, or that there was something wrong with the people in this neighborhood. It was not until later that he heard from other people that Daxia Guo had always insisted on catching thieves here and practicing kung fu with him.
In other words, there were thieves in this place originally, but after they were beaten too many, there were no more thieves.
Although Guo Kang has never slept well in the morning since he followed him, let alone other enjoyments. However, the adoptive father's lifestyle has been praised by many people, and it has also allowed him to enjoy many benefits.
These people believed that cultural decay was the root cause of the decline of the Roman Empire, and therefore it was necessary to restore the culture to restore the virtues of the real Romans.
Gaudaus's life style is like those ancient people who believed in Stoicism, insisted on self-discipline and simple life. As time passed, a group of followers with the slogan "Revival of Rome" gathered around him. Guo Kang was dragged by him to practice martial arts with him every day, and he became familiar with these people.
For Guo Kang, this can be regarded as an unexpected gain.
Today there were still only him and his adoptive father at home, and it was very quiet. But just after taking a shower, several officials from the Ministry of War were already blocking his adoptive father at the door, saying that they wanted to report the problems that arose during the reorganization of the 14th "Galichi" Auxiliary Corps. Everyone complained and surrounded him and left.
Guo Kang sorted out yesterday's notes at home.
The data recorded in the notebook were numerous and messy, mixed with Zhu Wenkui's opinions and a set of formulas that Jeanne interrupted halfway through and said they were completely wrong.
Guo Kang took out another notebook, filled in the data into the redrawn form, and recalculated, and found that there were no errors. He complained about Jeanne's little devil for a few words and decided not to listen to her interference next time. Then he copied Zhu Wenkui's opinions onto another piece of paper and stuck it in his notebook.
After more than half an hour, he was probably finished. After that, he also packed his things and prepared to go to the Empress Temple to check on the daily work and ask other craftsmen there what they thought.
Taking a few notebooks with him, Guo Kang walked out of the room and shouted towards the door: "Bu Lei! Help me send this notebook to Prince Wu's Mansion and give it to Zhu Shizi, and tell him that I will ask him to see the diameter of the barrel. One item..."
However, Bu Lei, who was standing guard at the door, did not trot over as usual, but Theodora, wearing a purple robe, walked in on her own. Guo Kang's mind was filled with the numbers of cannons. Then he remembered what she had said yesterday. He was so startled that he almost dropped the notebook in his hand to the ground.
"Where's Bu Lei? Come in and help him deliver the letter." Theodora turned around and said.
The two soldiers who were looking around at the porter immediately stood up straight after hearing this. A Bulgarian with a big beard strode in and took the notebook from Guo Kang's hand. Back in front of the gate, he turned to glance at Guo Kang sympathetically and left quickly.
Just as Guo Kang was about to say something, another soldier walked back halfway and turned back, slamming the door shut for him.
"Your guards are so skilled." Theodora commented.
"Well, my parents sometimes quarrel..." Guo Kang said politely.
"Guodausi actually still quarrels?" Theodora looked a little surprised.
Guo Kang wanted to tell her that it was a one-sided quarrel. But for the sake of his adoptive father's reputation outside, he decided not to say anything.
"But this is convenient." Theodora said to herself, and then said to him: "So, can you tell me now, what did you want to do by grabbing Mademoiselle Jeanne's clothes yesterday?"
"We plan to set up an organization to study steam power." Guo Kang thought for a while, but picked up the less sensitive points and said truthfully: "Miss Jeanne can help a lot, so I expressed my gratitude to her excitedly. That’s it.”
"Thank you? I think you look like you are about to swear allegiance to her." Theodora said sourly.
"Well, maybe I'm not familiar with various etiquettes." Guo Kang had to explain.
"Then can you tell me, who are you willing to be loyal to?" Theodora immediately asked: "I hope you can tell me clearly so that I can rest assured."
"I am loyal to Khuriltai and the Roman people!" Guo Kang reflexively performed a regimental salute and replied loudly.
"..."
Theodora was stunned for a moment: "Then you are really a competent Roman..."
"Oh, I'm loyal to you too." Guo Kang reacted and quickly explained.
"Okay, okay." Theodora waved her hand helplessly: "I finally understand. There's no point in asking you. I'll talk to Miss Jeanne directly next time."
As if he had been granted amnesty, Guo Kang showed a happy smile like a heavenly brother in the Empress Temple, and quickly led her inside, inviting her to sit down and talk.
When the two of them reached the front of the hall, Theodora suddenly stopped.
"Who is that?" she asked, pointing to the roof warily.
"Ah?" Guo Kang took a step back and took a look: "Oh, that's Meltem. Don't worry about her."
"No, that's obviously... a girl, right?" Theodora was shocked: "Why do you sound like a wild cat?"
"You haven't... Oh, right, you probably haven't seen her yet." Guo Kang then remembered: "Hey, my brain has been so busy these days. Let me introduce her to you."
He was afraid that Theodora would misunderstand again, so he quickly raised his head and shouted: "Meltem! Get up, Meltem!"
"..."
After taking a look, the listing started with 13 league leaders. Not bad, quite auspicious...
I don’t know if Qidian has an online writing general or something, so hurry up and hug your thighs
(End of chapter)
