Chapter 72 In the name of Father Jiang(1/2)
In fact, the city of Lima itself does not have much depth of exploration.
Compared with Cusco, Peru's second largest city, this place is only suitable as a transit point to the Inca civilization monuments.
Pizarro, who originally built this city, believed that Peru and Spain would eventually be connected by water.
Therefore, whether it is to transport precious metals captured from the New World back to the Old World, or to receive military supplies and reinforcements from the Old World, there must be cities and ports along the coast.
Inca cities such as Cusco, Joja and Cajamarca, which were located in the interior, were obviously unable to meet the needs of colonization.
Lima is located on the western coast of the South American continent. The old city is located in an oasis surrounded by desert, close to the coast suitable for building a port, but far away from the coast. The land is fertile and the climate is suitable.
Therefore, after nearly five hundred years of urban expansion, the Lima metropolitan area has already connected deserts, valleys and coasts.
Viewed from sea level, almost all of Lima City is located on a cliff nearly 60 meters high. It is a unique "city on a cliff" with a shocking momentum.
But if you want to really get to know this city, the best place to hike is around the Plaza de Armas in the old city.
After the recent guinea pig incident, Kang Shin Kyung has been listed as one of the "untrusted people" by her sisters, on par with Na Young Seok.
"Nuna, do you know why there is a Plaza de Armas in the center of many cities in South America?"
No one said anything.
"Don't know?"
"Let me tell you~"
Still no one said anything.
"Because in order to facilitate management, the colonists at that time built a square in the center of the city to station troops, store weapons, and review troops..."
"Isn't anyone listening?"
It was as if the four of them had made an appointment, each doing his or her own thing.
Han Jiaren is taking photos of Li Zhiya with her camera.
The Big Sisters Han Caiying and Han Yeseul were looking at the cathedral to the east of the square.
Jiang Shenjing walked near them pretending to be casual and said casually:
"This is the Cathedral of Lima, and adjacent to it is the Archbishop's Palace of Lima. This church was built by Pizarro in 1535. Its appearance imitates the Baroque style, but also incorporates Gothic and other elements.
, thus causing a lot of controversy..."
While Jiang Shenjing was talking, he secretly looked at their expressions. Seeing that they were eavesdropping, he couldn't help but smile secretly, and then continued:
"Even Pizarro's own coffin is stored in the church..."
"Ah, is it true? Can we go in and visit?"
Li Zhiya blushed after saying this. She originally wanted to tease Jiang Shenjing again, but she didn't expect that she was the first to lose her temper...
Sure enough, her opening immediately attracted complaints from the three younger sisters:
"Onie!"
"Hey! This Unnie clearly told us not to talk to Shen Jing, but he ended up..."
"Shen Jing~ Don't stop~ I will continue to be angry~"
This time Han Jiaren took the initiative and quickly grabbed Jiang Shenjing's arm while the two guys were still complaining.
"Ah, you married woman! What do you want to do to our handsome brother?"
The Big Sisters quickly joined in.
"Hahahaha~ He is also my younger brother! Right Shen Jing?"
Jiang Shenjing smiled slightly: "That's right, anger."
The importance of the tour guide came to light at this time. Jiang Shenjing knew the history of the South American continent very well, because this is a necessary process when learning Spanish, and he had just done enough homework in the hotel.
"The building to the north is the Presidential Palace of Lima. Historically, it was the palace of the Inca king. In 1535, Pizarro built the Governor's Palace here..."
Han Ye-seul was amazed: "So that's it. This Pizarro sounds very powerful. Even the presidential palace was built by him..."
"Of course, this city is full of relics he left behind."
"Then how did he die?"
Han Yeseul asked again.
"The man who was assassinated by the son of his ally Almagro in 1541 was also here..."
Han Jiaren pointed to a place in the west: "What about the yellow building next to it? Was it built by him too?"
Jiang Shenjing followed her finger and looked over: "That's the Lima City Hall, it was built in the back..."
Han Caiying asked: "Where is the building next to it?"
Jiang Shenjing explained: "That is the Arriaga ancestral house. It may be the oldest colonial luxury mansion in Lima. It has a history of 500 years, almost the same age as Lima. There are many famous people and religious exquisite oil paintings in it..."
She asked again: "What about the building next to it?"
Jiang Shenjing's head was full of black lines: "That's a public restroom... Can't you see the two big characters WC?"
"Hahahaha——"
The other three people burst into laughter
"Yeah!" Han Caiying's cheeks turned red: "I just wanted to go to the bathroom!"
After she finished speaking, she took off her small backpack and put it around Jiang Shenjing's neck:
"Who else needs to go to the bathroom?"
Going to the bathroom is something that is contagious among girls. As long as one person takes the lead, the others will follow, resulting in Jiang Shenjing now carrying four bags and a Sony camera.
And Na Yingxi was like a ghost, coming out from behind and teasing him:
"After today's content is broadcast, our Shen Jing may become the most envious object of men in the Republic of China~"
"Mo?"
"Isn't it enviable to be able to go shopping with these people on their arms?"
"Yeah, do you think this is a good thing?"
Jiang Shenjing replied angrily: "Maybe my brothers-in-law will join forces to block me at the airport~"
"Hey, how is that possible~"
Na Yingxi smiled mischievously and said: "But having said that, do these people have our ideal type of Shen Jing?"
Jiang Shenjing didn't realize that Na Yingxi was digging a hole for him, so he shook his head and said:
"Oh, don't worry~"
Sure enough, when the sisters came back from using the bathroom, the first words out of Na Young-seok's mouth were:
"Hey Ben, I just asked Shen Jing if he had his ideal type among the four. What do you think he said?"
"Yeah!"
Jiang Shenjing's face turned green, and she reached out to stop his mouth: "How can you say such a thing?"
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Na Yingxi quickly added:
"He said that none of the four were his ideal type, and he really didn't think about it at all! He just blurted it out!"
"..."
Jiang Shen Jingdu did not dare to look back.
"Kanchana, this brat is not my ideal type either!"
As soon as I heard this voice, I knew it came from Han Yeseul, which is why she always talked about the brat.
Han Caiying also said: "Hey! It's really disappointing, we are so good to you!"
"Yes, I bought you underwear and socks, and even gave you my own clothes to wear. Not only did you not like us, you also fed us rats!"
Han Jiaren’s complaints were very fatal. For the sake of his next journey, Jiang Shenjing turned around and saluted them without hesitation:
"Song of Hamida ~ I committed a capital crime!"
However, Li Zhiya, who has the calmest temperament, also attacked him:
"Is it because we are too old?"
Han Yeseul laughed:
"Hahaha, oh Mo, oh Doc? Our Zhi Yaoni looks very hurt~"
Even though they were so noisy outside, once they entered the Lima Cathedral to visit, their expressions immediately became pious.
However, Jiang Shenjing was still responsible for giving out tickets at the back, and the total for five people was about US$26.
But this ticket also includes a visit to the Archbishop’s Palace next to it, that is, one ticket for two palaces.
For Jiang Shenjing, every church in the world counts as one, and as long as it charges admission, it loses its sacred meaning.
To be continued...