Chapter 924 Are you new here? (asking for a monthly ticket)
Chapter 924 Are you new here? (Please vote for me)
In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines from the sky, everything wakes up and starts a new day of life.
With the soldiers shouting "Hey, hey, hey," and pushing hard, the tall and thick iron-clad city gate of Naider City let out a series of tooth-wrenching groans, and finally hit it hard.
On the city wall, there was a loud banging sound immediately.
As the gate opened, the soldiers turned the winch, and the chain as thick as an adult's arm made a clattering sound, and the suspension bridge in front was slowly lowered.
At the same time, more soldiers ran over and moved the iron horses in front of the bridge.
The city of Nidel closes at sunset and will reopen at sunrise the next day. In the meantime, only the orders of a few people can open the gate of Nidel.
Now, the gate of Nidel City, which had been closed all night, was completely opened.
The caravans and people who had been waiting outside the city couldn't help but feel a commotion when they saw the city gate open. Then they all stood up from the ground, lined up and walked towards the city gate.
They are all people from around Naider City. They go to the city early in the morning to work or do some small business. In order to catch the morning market, some people even have to get up at two or three in the middle of the night, carrying burdens or driving.
Take a car and find a seat near the city gate.
Some shrewd businessmen even discovered the business opportunities here and simply set up small food stalls near the city gate to sell some of the fast food that farmers liked.
People waiting to enter the city, hawkers, bargainers, and children playing carefree made the gate of the city very lively.
Seeing the city gate open, the crowds of people shouted "It's open, it's open" and pushed forward as hard as they could.
An officer with a shining silver star on his shoulder walked out of the headquarters, stood in the middle of the road with his hands on his hips, looked coldly at the noisy caravans, and then blew hard
The whistle in his mouth shouted loudly: "Line up, keep to the right, anyone who dares to jump in line will be locked up for a day of self-reflection, do you hear me?"
Keep to the right. As for you, it’s you, bastard. Didn’t you hear? Keep to the right.”
He shouted angrily and walked forward.
Not far across from him, a fat middle-aged man in a robe was standing there, looking at the officer with an expression of astonishment without blinking.
At this time, the officer had already arrived. Seeing this guy stupidly blocking the road, he was about to curse. But then he saw the reflection on the other person's robe, and couldn't help but be startled. Then he narrowed his eyes and looked carefully.
He looked at his clothes carefully.
Only rich people, or those who do not do manual labor, will wear double-breasted robes. Poor people usually wear two-piece short robes to make it easier for them to work.
Sure enough, the officer saw that the robe was finely sewn with gorgeous gold rims. It was obvious that he was rich or expensive. The price of this piece of clothing was almost half his salary, which ordinary people could not afford.
But looking at the color of the robe, it was obviously a bit old, showing that it had been there for quite some time. The robe was ironed and straight, with no wear or stains at all. It seemed that it was reluctant to wear it more often.
He immediately judged that the other party's identity was either a run-down little nobleman or a wealthy country man with a little money and great face.
Although these two types of people are extremely despised, they are much better than ordinary people.
At least he is close to the ruling class, and if he has good relatives, he might be able to get a small position in the government.
However, although the other party's status is not low, in comparison, it is not much higher. You may be able to pull him in front of the people at home, but when you enter Nidel City, you have to bow to him everywhere.
In fact, in terms of status, the officer felt that he was half a head taller than him.
Even if we can't beat and scold this kind of people casually like ordinary people, there is no problem if we can give them a few words of scolding.
Thinking of this, the officer paused for a moment, and then shouted angrily: "What did you do? Don't you know you have to keep to the right?"
The middle-aged man suddenly blushed and said, "You can't be so unreasonable. Sir, I am a noble. I am Lord Sal of Meadow City, and my title is hereditary."
Having said this, the middle-aged man still raised his head proudly.
Very good, indeed there was no mistake. This guy is not only a rich man from the countryside, but also a run-down little nobleman from the countryside - the officer looked at him seriously and thought to himself.
In the eyes of these arrogant warriors in Nedel City, a small lord is really inconspicuous. All the people who come in and out all day long are viscounts and barons. Those who are familiar with each other can still joke with each other, let alone
The eldest princess and the young father-in-law.
But at the same time, he took a deep breath and suppressed his anger.
A nobleman, even a poor little nobleman, still has certain privileges.
Although there is no need to be afraid of him, as nobles, they are all closely related. A hereditary title, even for the lowest lord, is very valuable. This means that his ancestor is at least a meritorious senior officer, and his family has a small village.
A large manor and fiefdom, with a lot of crooked noble relatives.
If the grandson sues the Senate, although he won't do anything to him, it will still cause some trouble.
He extended his hand and saluted, and then said coldly: "Lord Sal of Meadow City, please obey the traffic rules and keep to the right like everyone else."
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to signal, and this time he used honorifics when speaking.
Lord Sal looked back and saw that everyone entering the city looked at him with a strange look: contempt, ridicule, surprise, disdain...
That means just like saying "this quality is as good as that of a nobleman".
Lord Sal blushed for a moment, but then he felt that his self-esteem was hurt. He immediately raised his neck and defended himself: "Why do you keep to the right? I always walk casually in our village. You are the only one here."
There are many rules.”
After saying that, he put his hands on his hips, raised his head slightly, and looked at the officer arrogantly.
"Our village~!"
Well, this Lord is indeed a bumpkin. He probably hasn't been to the city for many years.
The officer rubbed his forehead with a headache. If it were an ordinary person, he would have kicked him back, but ordinary people would not have the guts to challenge an officer.
He reluctantly compromised and said: "Okay, Your Excellency Lord Sal of Meadow City, since you have arrived in Nai'an, you have to follow our Nai'an rules. This is the order of our governor. Please keep to the right, okay?
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Lord Thrall curled his lips with a look of disdain on his face and said, "Wouldn't it be over if you said this earlier?"
After saying that, he shook his sleeves heavily and walked back to the team.
The officer curled his lips and waved his fist at his back.
Everyone beside him hurriedly stepped aside, leaving a place for him to come out. Sal immediately squeezed in without any politeness.
A man who looked like a farmer in front of the Lord turned around, glanced at the Lord twice, and then said with a smile: "My Lord? This is your first time coming to Nai'an?"
"Yes." Lord Thrall nodded, and then asked curiously: "Hey, how did you see it?"
The farmer smiled and cursed in his mind: Do you even need to look at this? He didn't even know to keep to the right, and he could tell at a glance that he was a bumpkin from the countryside.
But he did not say anything, but continued to remind him kindly, saying: "My lord, if you come to the city, be careful of those old ladies."
Lord Thrall was stunned for a moment and said: "Be careful about old ladies? Why should I be careful about them..."
The farmer smiled and said coquettishly: "You don't know something about this..."
As soon as he said this, the officer next to him interrupted the farmer's words and said: "Farmer, Master, let's go quickly. It's your turn. Don't be stuck here."
The farmer looked back and found that there was someone in front of him. He couldn't help but feel a little strange. He just opened his mouth, but then he heard the officer say: "Aren't you picking up fresh vegetables?
Your Majesty has ordered that for the convenience of serving the people, those of you who sell vegetables and fish can use a dedicated express lane. Stop talking nonsense here, understand?"
The farmer was immediately overjoyed and shouted repeatedly: "Thank you, sir, thank you, sir."
With that said, he greeted the Lord, then pulled up his car and walked quickly towards the city gate.
Before Lord Thrall could ask further questions, he saw that the farmer had already walked away, and could only watch helplessly as his figure disappeared on the other side of the city gate, submerged in the dense flow of people.
At this time, the officer directed everyone, saying: "Hurry up, hurry up. Don't be stuck here. Go inside quickly. Even if you don't want to go in quickly, there are still people behind who are in a hurry. Who is that? Don't wait.
Block it, be careful I slap you."
People immediately sped up, and Lord Thrall walked into the city involuntarily, surrounded by the crowd.
As he walked through the city gate, he wondered: Why did the farmer ask him to be careful of old ladies? This is really strange~!
While he was thinking about it, he suddenly felt his eyes light up. He saw that he had arrived in the city.
Suddenly a huge noise rushed towards us.
Although it was early in the morning, Nadel City had already woken up early. There were vendors selling breakfast on both sides of the street.
They were on the street not far from the city gate, shouting loudly.
There is a faint fragrance floating in the humid air.
Porridge, bread, cakes...all kinds of aromas spread in the air, making people twitch their fingers.
In order to catch up early, Lord Sal got up early and didn't even eat breakfast. He didn't like the coarse food that the merchants and farmers at the city gate ate.
When I smelled the faint aroma of rice, I immediately felt my stomach growling.
He scanned it briefly and saw a lot of people queuing in front of a stall not far away. He immediately made up his mind, since there were many people, it must be delicious. But he didn't know what was being sold here?
Thinking of this, I immediately walked over. Then I paid the money and waited aside.
But I saw the stall owner quickly picking up a good hot bread with both hands, then split it open with a knife, and picked up a grilled hot sausage, stuffed a few vegetable leaves into it randomly, and then handed it over.
Hey~!
It turns out that bread can also be eaten with a sandwich?
Lord Thrall's eyes suddenly widened. He took the bread and looked at it several times.
Where have you seen this thing before?
Then my heart ached, and I couldn't help but murmured: "This piece of bread costs me a silver coin. Isn't it too expensive?"
Normally, one silver coin would be enough to buy a basket full of good white bread.
After hearing this, the stall owner immediately raised his head, glanced at him, and said with a smile: "Are you new here?"
Lord Sal nodded, and then said cautiously: "Yes, I am Lord Sal from Meadow City."
The stall owner ignored him and used the knife in his hand to eat some bread and said to himself: "At first glance, he looks like a country bumpkin. Do you know what this is called? This is called a hamburger~!
This is the secret recipe of the palace, specially made for the royal family.
It was invented by our famous Governor of Lorraine.
Like Young Uncle Leo and Princess Catherine, they usually eat this for breakfast at home. Especially our God of Food in Nai'an, the super gourmet Miss Vera, likes to eat this the most.
The royal chef who cooks for them is my cousin. Otherwise, you people can eat the same food as the royal family.
Just be beautiful, you~!"
Lord Thrall suddenly understood. He lowered his head and looked at the bun... er, hamburger. Then he realized that it didn't seem to be that expensive anymore. On the contrary, it even seemed to be of high quality and low price.
After all, whether it's bread or radishes, as long as it has the word "royal" on it, it's all expensive.
Think about it, this is the food of the royal family. What you eat is the same as what the emperor and the eldest princess eat. How proud of it is.
Although he thought this way, Lord Sal still finished the burger in a few mouthfuls, and then smacked his lips with some unsatisfied taste: It's fragrant and meaty, this thing seems to be really good.
When I get the chance later, I have to learn how to do a few things myself.
Grandma's, isn't it just cutting the bread and eating it with meat? What's so difficult about that?
While he was thinking, he picked at the shreds of meat between his teeth and walked forward casually.
Perhaps the meat was too salty, so the Lord felt a little itchy in his throat. He immediately coughed and spit heavily on the ground.
As soon as the spit hit the ground, four or five old ladies jumped out of nowhere.
Although each of them was dressed differently, they all held a red sleeve band and put it on their arms, and their movements were unusually agile.
At the same time, he also shouted loudly: "Fine, fine~! For spitting, a fine of five silver coins~!"
Amidst the shouting, they had already rushed forward with a small book in hand and surrounded the bewildered Lord Thrall, making it impossible for him to run away even if he wanted to.
The passers-by looked at him sympathetically and then hurried past.
"What's the fine...what's the fine?" Lord Thrall blinked, and then he realized what was going on, and said loudly: "What's the fine? I'm a noble~!"
"Noble..." The fat aunt in charge looked him up and down, then neatly tore another note from the book and said: "According to the laws of Nai'an. As a noble, if you misbehave and spit everywhere,
The crime will be increased by one level and the fine will be ten silver coins."
Lord Thrall suddenly became angry.
He immediately crumpled the note into a ball, and then shouted angrily: "I am a nobleman. If I don't hand it over, what do you want?"
The fat aunt sneered, put her hands on her hips, and shouted loudly: "Everyone is equal before the law. How about you being a noble? Do you still want to violently resist the law?"
As he spoke, he pointed towards the street and said: "I advise you to be more honest. Our Naian is different from other places. The officials are all serious and responsible. They are patrolling the streets."
Lord Thrall turned his head and glanced, only to see a few big men in black uniforms and short sticks hanging from their waists not far away, staring at him maliciously, looking like they were waiting for some excuse.
Then they swarmed up and caught him.
Although nobles have privileges, they still have to pay taxes and fines.
Lord Thrall hesitated for a moment, and then the words came to his mind: A good man never suffers immediate losses, he keeps the green hills, he is not afraid of running out of firewood, he takes a step back to open up the sea and the sky...etc.
He immediately swallowed his anger and said: "Okay, okay, I accept the punishment. I accept the punishment."
After saying that, he took out a gold coin from his pocket and handed it over.
The aunt took the gold coin, looked at it carefully, then smiled with satisfaction, then looked at Lord Sal, and said patiently: "You are new here, right? Since you are a noble, you must look like a noble.
.Don't spit anywhere in Naider City. It's unhygienic.
Feidan means that people will look down upon you, even the nobles will look down upon you."
After hearing this, Lord Thrall suddenly broke out in sweat: He really almost disgraced the nobles~!
He immediately agreed several times and then left quickly as if he was running away.
Lord Thrall ran out several streets in a row. When he saw that no one was following him, he breathed a long sigh of relief: This Naian is really weird~!
Although the palace burger tastes good, a fat aunt dared to lecture a dignified nobleman, and even talked about it, saying, "Everyone is equal before the law." This is completely unimaginable in my place.
When the common people looked at the nobles, weren't they all so frightened that they recoiled and didn't even dare to say a word?
But he didn't know that among the people of Nidel, even the largest nobleman, the future Emperor, and Young Master Leo were common. That little ruffian loved to be lively and often mingled with the people, and he often did some stealing.
In the eyes of Nai'an people, nobles are really not that big of a deal - Young Master Leo doesn't have any airs in front of us. Do you think you are more powerful than Young Master Leo?
Lord Thrall was just thinking when he heard a long sound of "woo~" coming from the front.
Immediately afterwards, all the pedestrians on the street ran forward in unison. As they ran, they shouted loudly: "Hurry up, hurry up, the boat is coming."
Lord Thrall involuntarily quickened his pace and ran forward with the flow of people. Then he saw a big river appearing in front of him.
People were all lying on both sides of the river, looking into the river.
Lord Thrall felt strange for a moment, and then looked towards the river. He was so surprised that he almost couldn't believe his eyes.
I saw a boat-like monster appearing on the river. There was a huge chimney in the middle, with thick smoke billowing out of it.
At the same time, a series of heavy "rumbling" roars were emitted.
"This thing is probably some kind of hell monster, right?" Lord Thrall hurriedly crossed himself on his chest.
The person next to him looked at him and said, "Are you new here?"
Lord Thrall was stunned for a moment, nodded and said, "How do you know?"
The man smiled and said, "You don't even know about steamships. Are you new here?"
Lord Thrall asked curiously: "Steam...steam ship?"
The man immediately glanced sideways at Lord Thrall,
Although not long ago, that person was the same as Lord Thrall, but now he has a sense of superiority that "I know more than you".
He looked at Lord Thrall with a look that seemed to be looking at a country bumpkin, which was actually a country bumpkin. He said: "This ship was invented by Miss Lorena, the president of our Magic Association. It does not use manpower or sails at all.
You can run very fast."
Lord Thrall was stunned for a moment, and said with a look of disbelief on his face: "No... you can run very fast without using human power. This... how is this possible?"
Before he could finish his words, the boat in the river had already finished igniting and made a long roar. Then the steam engine drove the oars on both sides and rocked rapidly.
The boat immediately changed from slow to fast, and in just a few breaths, it disappeared on the other side of the river.
Lord Thrall couldn't help but hold his breath.
God of Light, this is incredible~!
But then I felt relieved, maybe some kind of magic was used?
At this time, seeing the boat leaving, everyone who was watching turned around and left. At the same time, they were still discussing the fastest speed of the boat, or how much faster it was compared to yesterday.
Lord Thrall was stunned for a moment, then thought of his own affairs, and wanted to ask someone to inquire, but he saw several pieces of metal neatly placed on the ground not far ahead.
He couldn't help but wonder again: What is this? Why is it thrown on the ground and no one cares about it?
He immediately walked forward and saw the four pieces of metal placed side by side on the ground, with thick square logs of fine wood spread underneath.
He looked back and forth, and saw that the pieces of metal were all stretching straight into the distance, with no end visible at a glance.
What on earth is going on?
Out of curiosity, Lord Thrall reached out and pulled out a small knife, and then knocked heavily on the metal block, and then a clear and louder sound came.
This is definitely good steel~!
Lord Thrall immediately became angry: These Naian people are really a bunch of losers. Such good steel is thrown on the ground like this, and no one cares about it. How many weapons can be made and how many tools can be made~!
This is no longer squandering, this is simply squandering~!
He rolled his eyes and then bent down, trying to see if he could carry it for a while.
At this moment, someone next to me shouted loudly: "Hey~! Is there really someone stealing? Don't move, don't move. What about you, don't move."
Immediately afterwards, a man in dark blue uniform ran over.
He pulled Lord Thrall aside and said, "Are you new here?"
Lord Thrall was stunned for a moment, very strange, and said: "You also see it?"
The man said: "Nonsense~! How can local people steal rails when they have nothing to do?"
Lord Thrall wondered: "Steel rail?"
The man waved his hand and said: "I told you, you don't understand. This is a railway. Although I don't quite understand it, the Governor ordered this thing to be repaired. No one dares to touch it.
I think you're new here and don't understand anything. Come on, ah~! This thing can't be moved around casually. Come on, come on."
With that said, he was about to drive Lord Thrall away without even shouting and coaxing him.
Lord Thrall felt bitter for a while. He was also a dignified nobleman. He usually had many people flattering him, but when he arrived in Naian, he was treated as a country bumpkin. Whoever caught him chased him away. This was too bullying.
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He paused and then said: "By the way, where is your Governor's Mansion?"
The man said: "The Governor's Palace is not far ahead. After crossing the bridge, the tallest and largest one is. By the way, why do you ask this?"
Lord Sal smiled, then straightened his clothes and said, "I have something important to discuss with your governor~!"