Power and Empire Chapter 620: Meeting old friends
The base camp of the Vijaya army is located in the city of Buekharto, less than 50 miles from the city of Saletke. This is a beautiful small city located in the northeast of Saland with 2 natural ports and 40,000 residents.
On the right side of the city is the Apollo Mountains that traverses the northeast. The unmelted white snow at the top is like wearing a small white top hat. The mountain is already green, and the spring scenery is pleasing to the eye with the refreshing sea breeze. Here,
On the left side of the small town is the beautiful sky-blue Tariq Bay, with gentle crystal waves hitting the curved coast of the white sand dam. Under the blue sky, white sails are dotted, and huge merchant ships are flying with various representatives. The banner of the Chamber of Commerce, like a carp crossing the river, draws a pleasing white wave on the water.
The busy port has become the city’s second population gathering point. A large number of Vijay merchants and Salander northern merchants choose to load and unload goods here.
Since the Vijaya army occupied this place, the Vijaya merchants who used to follow the army to advance also quickly looked at this place. The central part of Salander is a treasure.
Two-thirds of the population of the Kingdom of Salander gathered in this area less than one thousand kilometers away. With the rapid progress of the Northern War, the central defense line collapsed, causing most of the area to fall into the hands of Vijay. ,
This once caused a big panic throughout the central part of the country. This blind panic did not disappear until Vicia issued a wartime movement decree.
For the residents stranded in the occupied territories in the central part of the country, Vikia officially announced a loose and unimaginable mobility policy, whether you want to go to Kyoto, which is less than a hundred miles away from here, or you want to have independence from the Kingdom of Salander. In the north, the Vijaya army will not stop it, and even consider that it cannot go because of lack of travel expenses. It also arranges a free public transportation policy with a very humane nature.
Early every day, the intersection to Kyoto will be opened. If you can’t afford to hire a carriage, the Vijaya army will let you ride the carriage to the front for free. Most of the surface is made of wood or stones. Important munitions, this kind of carriage will take you to Saleteke city outside Kyoto,
Along the way, you can clearly see the Vicky Runner Camp along the roadside branch,
This is enough to arouse the curiosity of most ordinary citizens. They are in the war, but it is the first time to see the real battlefield, and it is still so intuitive. They tend to stick their heads very curiously and use a kind of horror. Looking outside, his mouth makes a hissing inhalation sound from time to time, just like a kitten who has just crawled out of the nest and suddenly sees the outside world
When the carriage arrives at Saletke, it is often already in the afternoon,
The slanted golden sunset shines on the walls of Saletke in the distance, and the mottled old castle looks so dazzling in the Vikia war flag that is flying all over the mountains outside the city,
While passing through the Vicky Runner Camp, you may see the strong and sturdy Vicky Cavalry, the metal black armor is like dark gold, shimmering in the sun, and the horseshoe rumbling, flying up the muddy black soil on the side of the road. , Young fluttering hair flying in the wind, sharp spears and shields with falcon emblems hung on both sides of the horse, like the most agile battlefield falcon in the legend, whirlwind passing by your carriage
You may also see strong and wild bear-like Vikia infantry standing on the side of the road, fiercely gesticulating with the crappy Salandan and the thin and thin Saland peddler on the opposite side, but holding a certain Salandian style in his hand. Necklace or jewelry, where are you bargaining?
This is the Vicky the Occupier!
In fact, even the Salanders in the occupied territories admit that over time, you will find that these seemingly fierce outsiders are actually quite good at talking,
They don’t rob property or **** women. If necessary, they will exchange shiny gold coins for what they want. They are not so much occupiers, they are more like a group of tourists. They all seem so curious and stupid, it’s really hard to compare with the legendary invaders who defeated the kingdom’s army
If you want to go to the north, you only need to take ten large merchant ships staying in the port of Buick Harto. Every day at 4 pm, these special merchant ships full of Salander people will go to the north in the sunset. Victors, they can be refugees, citizens, or even travelers. The Vekia soldiers on the ship only care if you have dangerous weapons.
This does not need to bear any expenses. It passes through the Baltic Bay in front and is escorted by the naval fleet that stays there. It is said that this kind of thing can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the north along the long coastline without spending a penny. The comfortable travel will continue until the end of the Visa War,
There are even some romantic Salander young people who choose to use this free boat ride to complete the trip to the north that they dreamed of requiring huge sums of money.
Know that if it was the time when the north and the south were opposing each other, if a nobleman in the central or southern regions wanted to go to the north, he would need to pass at least ten inspections. The north is the key surveillance area of the Kingdom’s Kyoto. , It’s good now, as long as you ship in the city of Mibek Harto, everything is no longer a problem,
Now this trend has even spread to some nearby areas, causing it to always be crowded and full of vitality. It is not visible at all. It is rich in marine resources and minerals, and it can be used to make small The ship’s docks have quickly become the focus of Vekia merchants.
In the hills behind the city, a granite step with a length of hundreds of meters meanders along the mountain road. Under the blue sky and clouds, it is the subsection of the majestic sky temple, with huge white stone pillar-shaped buildings. , Under the shining of the sun, shining a holy and elegant luster, a long turquoise blue fountain gushes out from the top of the mountain, staying along the cascading mountains, forming an extremely spectacular white yarn waterfall,
This is the "Osa River" enshrined as a miracle by the priests of the sky
Osa is the goddess responsible for water and life in the sky, so this branch is also called Osa Temple, where the beautiful sky culture of the Salander people is abundantly embodied,
Because of the war, this place has become a lot desolate. This used to be one of the most important places of worship. Now there is only empty wind, passing through countless huge white stone pillars that have gone through vicissitudes of time, and the whistling wind. Just like the temple trombone sounded in the evening, it seems that it is still showing its original glory and glory,
At the top of the steps leading to the temple, there are two statues of Sarand Mamunuk knights carved in hard granite. The huge body of more than ten meters is half kneeling at the door, and the huge heads with majestic features are facing upwards. At the same time, the two black smooth seashell stones are the soldiers’ eyes full of determination, seeming to be looking at the sky full of stars,
In the past, there were always ten young Sarand Mamunuk knights with handsome looks and red warrior capes standing here. Now from the gate to the steps, they are full of Vikya guards in black armor. The body is straight and straight, and the eyes look hot and loyal,
In the corridors and corridors of the temple, every tens of steps away, there is a row of oil lamps, which form a colonnade, and the forehead shines brightly. Many of the columns are decorated with gilded bronze shields, various cultural ornaments, rare birds and exotic plants. Decorative sculpture;
The main building of the temple consists of two halls, each leaning on a foyer with 6 Doric columns on each side, both foyeres are tightly covered by huge velvet curtains. The main hall on the east side is very empty. Except for the twelve bronze flower bud oil lamps in the corner, there is only a four-step giant seat located in the east. There are no other decorations and furniture in the huge hall. .
The design of the dome in the hall is extremely delicate. The hollow dome illuminates the center of the hall with a condensed sunlight.
The frieze ribbon decorated with white marble plaques has a series of reliefs describing the mythological content of the sky; the herringbone walls on the tops of the east and west temples are carved with a chariot pulled by two huge sea animals, lying sideways The Mamunuk knight wipes the relief of his beloved weapon.
The **** of the sky wears a wreath of thorns with flame-like hair and a star-studded armor. He is driving a sun-like chariot on the circular roof of the temple, and one wears a patterned warrior. Jia, the beautiful and enchanting goddess, gently leaning against the **** of the sky, her hair wafting, covered by the cold armor, her beautiful eyes inlaid with red gems projected her moving tenderness.
Very humane warmth. This relief made Fatty look at it for a long time. It was the first time he knew that there was such a goddess next to the Sky God in the Sky Temple.
"That was the first generation of sky worship, Branstrica!" Nilai said softly, standing behind the fat man, her tone contained inexplicable emotions
"Oh? Why did the Sky Sacrifice appear here?"
The fat man looked at him with some doubts~IndoMTL.com~ The beam of light above his head just hit his black hair. It became a fiery red and transparent, and the eyes of Nile next to him flickered like bright light, and her fascinated face was strange,
"What's the matter?" The fat man looked at Nile in confusion, he could see the horror in Nile's eyes
's hair is the color of fire! That is the color of the **** of the sky in the legend. "Nila's face is full of blush, and he said admiringly." It is said that Branstrica used to be a lover with the **** of the sky, but unfortunately when crossing the sea, in order to calm the sea **** Bornstrica chose to use herself as a sacrifice to calm the anger of the sea god, and the long dark hair of the sky **** turned into a ball of flame. . . . . . "
"Stop talking!" The fat man curled his mouth, his face flashed with anger, waved to stop Nile from saying, "Don't compare me to a guy who can't protect his own woman!"
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps from the corridor, and Hu Keqili walked in from outside and whispered a few words in the fat man’s ear,
"Well, take her to the city hall first! After all, it is more formal than here!" The fat man's face was slightly thoughtful for a while, and he ordered Hu Keqili