Twenty, sunny.
Chang'an.
East of the city.
Unlike the Ming Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, both of them were Han people.
Among the four great families in the Tang Dynasty, only the Lingnan Song family was of pure Han descent. The Song Dynasty was naturally very different from the Ming Dynasty in terms of architecture and customs.
Even the architecture of the Tang Dynasty is quite unique.
For example, in Chang'an at this time, most houses had a bracket structure and were processed with columns and beams to form a simple and majestic architectural style.
Moreover, the roof of the building folds gently, and the four wings stretch. The entire roof only turns at the flat or mid-level position. As seen on the building, the columns, foreheads, beams, and rafters are mostly red, lined with white walls, and the main hall is mostly painted red. A white concave shape is painted on the side edges of the Dougong.
Moreover, the houses made of wood in Chang'an City are neat and tidy, with orderly and well-proportioned layers. From a distance, they look somewhat majestic.
Rather than being like the Ming Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, most of them had mansions adjacent to each other.
Even the residences of ordinary people in the market are separated.
Inside the inn, after scanning the inn, Qu Feiyan, who had changed his appearance, looked at Hanhan curiously and said: "Isn't this Chang'an the imperial city of Li Tang? Why is the entire city made of wood? ? What should we do if there is a fire in this dense place?"
Huanwen took the wine glass and said slowly: "Basically, ordinary people always have a large tank for domestic water and fire prevention. Some wealthy people have water bags in their homes to put out fires. Unless they can use tung oil to pour fire, otherwise Even if there is fire, it won’t burn.”
Lin Shiyin asked: "What is a water bag?"
Huanyuan explained: "A water storage bag made of horse or cowhide can hold three to four hundred kilograms of water. The mouth of the bag is tied up, and a piece of bamboo with knots removed is inserted. The water can flow out through this bamboo. When there was a fire, there would be three or five strong men grabbing bamboos and pouring water into the fire."
"Um?"
Listening to what Huanwan said, Chu Qinghe raised his eyebrows lightly, and there were some firefighting scenes in his mind.
Lin Shiyin on the side built a picture in her mind and nodded: "The people of the Tang Dynasty are really smart to be able to come up with such a fire prevention method."
Huanwen responded: "In addition, the main reason for curfews in many places in the Tang Dynasty is to prevent fire and theft, so as to prevent people from setting fires in the dead of night and others are not allowed to do it. And we also have an unspoken rule for various forces in the Tang Dynasty. If it is not necessary Don’t set fire easily.”
After hearing what Huanwan said, Qu Feiyan curled his lips and said, "It would be better to just build a wall with bricks like the Ming Dynasty if it is so troublesome."
Then, after glancing at the bustling crowd on the street below, Qu Feiyan continued: "But it's the Imperial City on the surface. It's almost noon, and the Chang'an City is still as lively as a market."
Since the four great clans destroyed the previous Sui Dynasty together, although Li Tang is now the king.
But in fact, the world is divided into four parts, and now each of the four major clans still has one.
Strictly speaking, Li Tang is still a powerful figure.
It's just that there is an additional emperor's identity on the surface.
As a tour guide, Hanhan knew what Qu Feiyan was referring to, and said scornfully: "What's the big deal? It's just relying on people to support him."
Qu Feiyan asked: "Relying on others for support? What do you mean?"
Seeing that Qu Feiyan didn't understand, Hanwen explained: "After the Great Sui Dynasty was destroyed, there were no constraints. The previous Great Sui Dynasty was divided into six parts, namely the four gate clans, Cihang Jingzhai and the ones obtained by our Yinkui sect. The greatest benefit.”
"But it has only been a few years since the fall of the Sui Dynasty. At this time, it is time to recharge and absorb the benefits after the fall of the Sui Dynasty. This process will also take several years or even ten years."
"But the first thing to be done is to beat the enemy first. Whoever becomes the emperor at this time will not only have to check and balance the other three countries, but also need to consider the threats from other countries. Internal worries have not been resolved, and foreign threats still exist. It is equivalent to living in the cracks."
"In the past, the Li family's strength among the four great clans was even comparable to that of the Song family, but in the past few years, maybe even the Dugu family, which was originally at the bottom, has accumulated more strength than the Li family."
"Based on the news from our Yinkui sect, the Dugu family and even the Yuwen family secretly began to encroach on some of the Li family's power a few months ago, but in the end they all failed."
Speaking of this, Huanwen sighed and continued: "I used to think that Li Shimin dared to enter the palace and proclaim himself emperor, maybe because he had formed an alliance with Cihang Jingzhai, so he was not afraid. But recently, together with you, I discovered that Li Shimin dared to enter the palace and proclaim himself emperor. The family’s trump card may not be Cihang Jingzhai, but this bad person.”
Lin Shiyin echoed: "Yes! If the Li family unites with bad people, the other three gates will not be a concern at all."
At this time, Qu Feiyan said: "If you put it this way, now the young master has to deal with the bad commander. Once the bad commander is dealt with, won't Li Tang's country be unstable?"
Huanwen said: "This is certain. After all, with the current situation of the Li family, even joining forces with Cihang Jingzhai is not enough to make the other three families afraid. Otherwise, the Dugu family and the Yuwen family would not have secretly tested them before. ”
"Once the bad guys are eliminated by you, the Yuwen family and the Dugu family will continue to test step by step. After determining the bottom line and situation of the Li family, it is estimated that the Tang Dynasty will start another drama of fighting for the world."
At the end, Huanyuan sighed and said: "Once we fall into such a situation, Cihang Jingzhai will definitely join forces with Li Tang, and our Yinkui Sect, as the top force, will definitely not be able to stay out of the matter."
"At that time, if you want to survive in this troubled world, you will inevitably bet on the future by joining forces with the Song family or other clans."
While speaking, Huanwan also showed a bit of sadness on her face.
But while Huanhan was worried about the future of the Yinkui sect, Qu Feiyan and the girls next to her heard another meaning from Huanhan's words.
According to what Huanwen said, once the bad guys are eliminated, the Tang Dynasty will inevitably fall into civil strife. The four major clans will fall into civil war, and the Yinkui Sect and Cihang Jingzhai will also participate.
How similar is this situation to the previous Ming Dynasty and Song Dynasty?
Coincidentally, with the turmoil of the Qinglong Society in the Ming Dynasty and the targeting of the Yuan Kingdom in the Song Dynasty, Chu Qinghe was able to take advantage of the chaos and become the final winner.
Naturally, after learning about the situation and future development of the Tang Dynasty, the first thing that popped into the minds of these women was the word "opportunity".
For a moment, the women's eyes were all on Chu Qinghe, with a bit of burning passion in their eyes.
After catching the eyes of the women, Chu Qinghe couldn't help but rolled his eyes and said, "Don't make trouble, there is no one left."
Different from the previous situation, the situation in the Tang Dynasty is still unclear. Even if the bad guys are dealt with by themselves, the next four gates are still there.
If the situation is to be cleared up in a short period of time, Chu Qinghe will have to personally persuade and even solve it one by one.
The subsequent cleanup of these forces cannot be accomplished in a short time.
Even if they cooperate with Bai Xiaosheng, it will take at least a few years. It is not like the Ming Dynasty and the Song Dynasty in the past, and they will take advantage of the Qinglong Society or the Yuan Dynasty to take advantage of these two countries.
Thankless effort.
Moreover, before Chu Qinghe was interested in the Ming Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, it was entirely because he had two career-oriented people around him, Dongfang Bubai and Yao Yue.
In order to prevent the two women from being idle in the future, the Ming Dynasty and the Song Dynasty were handed over to the two women.
Moreover, like the two women each occupying a country, in the future, this comparison and grudge method can be used for the development of the two countries, which can be regarded as benefiting the people in disguise.
If we try to force a country to come out now, who will take over then?
Based on Chu Qinghe's understanding of Jellyfish Yinji, it is estimated that this girl would rather stay with him and study new tricks every day to enjoy the benefits than come to the Tang Dynasty.
Naturally, under such circumstances, even if the Tang Dynasty is taken down, who can it be given to?
In addition, there is another force in the Great Qin Kingdom that is unclear about the situation.
Looking at the Five Kingdoms, if the people around Chu Qinghe were to occupy the Tang, Ming and Song Dynasties, what would the other party think?
After hearing Chu Qinghe's words, the women looked away one after another, with expressions of regret on their faces.
Only Hanhan, who did not understand the situation, noticed the regretful expressions of the women and then looked at Chu Qinghe suspiciously.
I always felt that something was wrong with the sudden reactions of several people.
But before Huanyuan could think about it, Chu Qinghe suddenly said: "Didn't you know that the people from the Yinkui sect have already arrived?"
Faced with Chu Qinghe's question, Huanwen said: "There are still two days. This time it involves Yang Gong's treasury, so more people will be mobilized. If nothing unexpected happens, news about the master should have been sent to Chang'an. , I will be able to find out if Master and the others have encountered any problems recently when I go to the stronghold."
With that said, Huanwen said: "This time I directly guaranteed that I knew about Yang Gong's treasure house and mobilized thousands of people from the Yinkui sect. Don't dazzle me then and say that this news is false. !”
Chu Qinghe chuckled and said: "Don't worry, Miss Houhou, I won't be bored to this point, but when Miss Houhou goes to the Yinkui faction's stronghold later, can I follow you?"
Hearing this, Huanwan nodded and said, "Okay."
But after responding, Hanhan asked doubtfully: "But why are you going to my Yinkui faction's stronghold?"
Chu Qinghe smiled and said, "I'm just confirming a few things."
As soon as these words came out, the doubts in Huanhan's heart increased instead of abating.
Seeing Huanwan's reaction, Chu Qinghe didn't say much, but said, "Miss Huanhan will understand in the afternoon."
Seeing this, Huanwan could only suppress the doubts in her heart.
An hour later, with Huan Huan leading the way, Chu Qinghe and others arrived at the southwest location of Chang'an.
Compared with other places, the housing buildings in this southwest area are more compact and dense. There are also some vendors setting up stalls on both sides of the road that is not spacious outside, and the noise is even louder than other places.
While walking, Qu Feiyan said, "Aren't you worried about being discovered if you choose to station in such a lively place?"
Faced with Qu Feiyan's question, Huanwen said: "Chang'an is the capital city established by Li Tang Jiangshan. There are no less than hundreds of sects involved, and nearly 30% of them are within a few cities in the west of the city. Because of the mix of fish and dragons. , after winning over the people in the entire city, they can be used as informants. In addition, these cities are densely packed, which facilitates multiple evacuation routes. Once there is any trouble, people in the stronghold can evacuate immediately, which makes it safer. "
Qu Feiyan glanced at Huanwan and said, "Is it so difficult for your Yinkui sect to survive? Do you have to be so careful about a stronghold?"
Huanwen said angrily: "You think I do? Li Tang and Cihang Jingzhai are allies. Li Shimin and Li Yuan are both involved with Cihang Jingzhai, and they didn't spare any effort when they helped Cihang Jingzhai deal with our Yinkui faction. , if we don’t be more careful, I’m afraid this stronghold will be eradicated soon.”
Listening to what Huanwan said, Qu Feiyan muttered: "Others join the top forces because they want protection. Why do you feel that joining your Yinkui sect is more dangerous?"
Hearing Qu Feiyan's heart-wrenching words, Huanwan suddenly felt a little tight in her chest.
After a few breaths, Huanwen said: "Have you practiced any special martial arts that specifically uses spiritual energy to attack other people's hearts?"
Qu Feiyan said with confusion on his face: "No? Why do you suddenly ask this?"
Huanwen shook his head and said, "No, I'm just wondering why you, such a small person, can speak so deeply."
While talking, Huanwan glanced at Qu Feiyan's height, and then glanced at Qu Feiyan's chest under her gaze.
After pondering for a while, a sound of disgust suddenly came from his mouth.
"whispering sound!"
Qu Feiyan: "????"
Facing Huanwan's almost heartfelt ridicule, Qu Feiyan suddenly felt his head buzzing.
After a while, Qu Feiyan came back to his senses and took a deep breath and said, "I'm going to duel with you in the woods outside the city in a while."
Huanwan raised her head slightly, turned her chin to Qu Feiyan and said, "I'll accompany you."
While talking, Huanwen straightened her body and showed her proud figure in front of Qu Feiyan.
The little girl clenched her silver teeth and clenched her fists fiercely.
Seeing the reactions of the two women, Lin Shiyin and Xiao Zhao on the side both had smiles on their lips.
Even Dongfang Bubai and Yao Yueji raised their mouths slightly after watching the conversation between the two women.
A quarter of an hour later, with Huanwan leading the way, Chu Qinghe and others walked around and entered a rouge shop.
Almost the moment they entered the rouge shop, the eyes of the three Dongfang Bubai women who were originally following Huanwan felt a few eyes falling on them.
But when they glanced at Chu Qinghe and saw his normal expression, the women did not speak and continued to follow Huan Huan towards the rouge shop.
At the same time, when they saw Chu Qinghe and others, a middle-aged but still charming shopkeeper from the rouge shop hurriedly came up to them.
"Hey! What do you gentlemen want to buy?"
However, when the shopkeeper came to greet him, Huanwen whispered: "Cihang comes out of the dust in white clothes."
The moment the voice came out, the female shopkeeper in front of her had a gleam in her eyes and said with an undiminished smile: "Ah! Of course, some guests, please come with me."
After saying this, the female shopkeeper also lowered her voice and quickly replied: "Bitch Li Ruyi enters the Jingzhai."
Chu Qinghe and others: "????"
While following the female shopkeeper towards the second floor of the rouge shop, thinking back to the conversation between the two of them just now, Qu Feiyan said in a somewhat uncertain tone: "What was your password just now?"
Hanwen, who was walking in front with her hands behind her back, nodded and said, "Yes! It's what I thought, just go with it!"
Seeing Huanwan's appearance, Qu Feiyan said with a strange expression: "How deep is your resentment towards Cihang Jingzhai? You are cursing Cihang Jingzhai at every turn."
Huanwen hummed softly: "What do you know? If someone from Cihang Jingzhai said such a secret code, they would look a little uncomfortable, and through this expression, you can tell whether someone from Cihang Jingzhai is pretending to be me." People from the Aoi faction.”
After listening to Huan Huan's words, Qu Feiyan thought about it carefully and found that Huan Huan's words seemed to make sense.
After all, when you go out and scold your own sect, your expression will be somewhat uncomfortable.
Thinking of this, Qu Feiyan couldn't help but give a thumbs up and said: "Awesome!"
"That is!"
Facing Qu Feiyan's praise, Huanwan raised her head proudly.
Seeing the two girls like this, Jellyfish Yin Ji couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Fei Yan and Huan Huan get along quite well."
Listening to Jellyfish Yin Ji's words, Chu Qinghe chuckled and said: "After all, both of them have different personalities and like to play, so naturally they get along well."
It stands to reason that Lian Xing's temperament is actually similar to that of Qu Feiyan and Huan Huan.
But the key point is that Lianxing has been led astray by Jellyfish Yinji, and he and Jellyfish Yinji usually hold hands and whisper in secret.
On the contrary, Qu Feiyan was more lively when he and Huanwan were together.
During this period of time when they were traveling and playing, the bickering between the two women was not boring to watch.
Soon, under the guidance of the female shopkeeper, several people boarded a room on the second floor.
The moment she closed the door, the female shopkeeper half-knelt on the ground.
"Disciple has seen the saint."
In response, Huanwan waved her hand.
After the female shopkeeper got up, Hanhan said, "Is there any news from the door?"
The female shopkeeper responded quickly: "Yes, please wait a moment, saint. The disciple will go get it now."
Huanwan put her hands behind her back and nodded.
Needless to say, Huanwen looked slightly cold when she spoke at this time, and she also had a bit of aura on her body.
Compared with normal times, Hanhan at this time feels a bit like a descendant of a top power.
After the female shopkeeper left, Qu Feiyan asked curiously: "Since we had to exchange passwords before to prove that the female shopkeeper didn't know you before, how did she know your identity in the first place?"
Huanwen said: "In an important stronghold like Chang'an, the passwords in our Yinkui sect will change every month. Disciples of different levels have different passwords. Only I, as a saint, know the passwords like the one just now. The first time I uttered my first sentence, I revealed my identity.”
After understanding the situation, Qu Feiyan said "tsk tsk" twice: "The Gui sect is really good at playing, and one password can come up with so many tricks."
(End of chapter)
