Ark of the Immortal

If you have to talk about news from the palace and the military, this is the only one that has some connection. You can weigh it yourself and decide whether you want to go and see it.

As he spoke, Brother Sun pulled out a piece of paper and wrote three words about Yan Guo on it with a pen.

Greyhound stretched out his hands to take it, but before handing out the piece of paper, Brother Sun warned in a deep voice.

Think clearly, if you accept this piece of paper, I will have no contact with you from the moment you walk out of here. What you are looking for is official information, not information about some small role. You kid is not afraid of death, I am. Very.

I know, Brother Sun.

Greyhound rubbed his eyes and said helplessly.

If I'm still alive in a few days, I will come to you for dinner on New Year's Eve.

Fuck, you are so virtuous that you insist on dragging me into the water.

Brother Sun rolled his eyes, but still slapped the piece of paper into Greyhound's palm.

Seeing that Brother Sun didn't refuse, Greyhound laughed.

The undead basically didn't understand what the two were talking about. But after going back and forth, I also saw Greyhound getting the piece of paper.

Greyhound chatted casually with Brother Sun for a few more words, then took the undead man and Brother Sun to say goodbye and left the room.

Under Sister Wu's warm greetings, the undead and the gray dog ​​came out through another door.

When I came out, although I was still in a dark alley, there were obviously more people and lights around than before.

Greyhound habitually lit a cigarette, found that it was the last one, then turned around and threw the empty cigarette box into the trash can nearby.

Did you get the information?

The undead man asked Greyhound directly.

The Greyhound nodded as he exhaled the smoke he had just sucked into his mouth. The smoke twisted up and down like a white rope.

I got it, but as I expected, this kind of news still doesn't allow us to get a direct glimpse of the whole picture.

As he spoke, Greyhound pulled the undead man forward and took out the note.

Brother Sun will not lie to me. I saved his life in an incident two years ago. So he always feels that he owes me and tries to find ways to compensate me. His information can only be given or not, and there will be no real truth. And fake.”

The question you are going to ask this time is actually something that most people in our field are aware of. But the key is whether we can investigate it and whether we dare to investigate it.

The official intelligence organization of Dayan is not just a separate organization. From Jinyiwei to the frontier, anyone with traces of Dayan officialdom will not become an outsider. So this is why I can't find it. Even Brother Sun can only The reason why I can vaguely see some traces.”

He knew that the undead man was a little confused about the conversation between him and Brother Sun, so he simply talked it through and explained it clearly to the undead man.

Let's put it this way, I'll sort it all out for you and you'll know.

There have been rumors that a heavy treasure is about to be released in Shang Shu recently. Originally, this was just a local incident. After all, Great Yan is a martial artist, and there are ancient battlefields all over, so this kind of thing will happen every few years. But this time is different, this This time it directly alerted the official people to come to Shang Shu.

Then, every year when the Spring Festival approaches, Yumen, as a mobile border defense city, will move from the base camp in the south to the northern area outside the Great Wall. But this year, it is already approaching the Spring Festival, and there is still no movement in Yumen. .”

Moreover, the recruitment activity that should have ended long ago has not stopped yet. This matter will most likely be related to the Southern Expedition Army you asked about.

In addition, our Majesty, Dayan, will also give a national speech around the Spring Festival every year, telling the world that the country is peaceful and the people are safe. But it will be New Year's Eve in a while, and there is no movement at all in the palace. His Majesty has not even been seen in public for a month or two.

Putting these pieces of information together, as a local snake in Shang Shu, Brother Sun will naturally feel the movement more clearly in the center of the storm.

He feels that this time the rumors in Shang Shu's world are likely to involve matters in the palace and even the border guards. This is why he advised me not to continue investigating and was anxious to clear up the relationship with me.

As he said this, Greyhound made a gesture on his neck with a fierce look on his face.

It's a matter of official interference. If you don't use your own ability to find clues, you will be beheaded!

The immortal man didn't look like Greyhound was afraid of beheading, so he didn't answer.

Greyhound didn't care and continued.

So, the three locations he gave will all be related to this incident and the people coming from the palace. As long as we are willing to take the time to check and take a look, we should be able to gain something.

With that said, Greyhound unfolded the paper.

The undead man moved closer and Greyhound read out these three locations one by one.

Wangjing Gate, Ziwei Villa, and a... Hongchen Guest?

When Greyhound saw the first two, he had a feeling of anticipation. But when I saw the last location, my eyes widened.

Guest of the Red World?

The undead man looked at Greyhound.

You said it before.

Yes, of course I said that Hongchen Guest is another intelligence point that can be found. But does this matter have anything to do with Hongchen Guest itself?

Greyhound thought for a while, then he tore up the note bit by bit, then stuffed it into his mouth one by one, and swallowed the paper.

Wangjing Gate should be the place where the so-called Chongbao was born. Brother Sun should not be talking about that large area, but a certain building that best represents Wangjing Gate.

Ziwei Villa is a temporary residence for officials who come to Shang Shu. Even if they don't live in Ziwei Villa, they will live nearby to ensure that they can attend meetings and receive summons at any time.

But only this Hongchen guest...

Greyhound knocked his head, not understanding what it had to do with the guest of mortals.

Anyway, let's go to Wangjing Gate first. It's quite close to Wangjing Gate. It shouldn't take us long to walk there.

After thinking for a long time, Greyhound simply put Hongchen Guest aside and checked it bit by bit in order.

Are you going with me?

The undead man was a little surprised. He thought that after Greyhound helped him, he went back directly.

What if?

Greyhound glared and said.

If I don't go with you, will it be difficult for you to go by yourself? You are an operator of Rhode Island after all. Even if you don't call me senior, I still have several years more seniority than you!

Taking care of the younger ones is what I love most! Besides, you even treated me to a meal, didn't you?

Greyhound rubbed his hands, and the smile on his face bloomed again.

Also, you didn't give me the password.

The undead man paused, turned around and walked behind him.

The greyhound hurried after him.

Hey, oh, oh, wrong, wrong, Wangjing Gate is over here! Turn left, turn left!

275. Talisman

Wangjingmen is very special, that’s why it’s so special. As one of the earliest ports in Shang Shu, its name is directly connected to its function.

Shang Shu was born in a port city. Later, because of Dayan's need to communicate with the outside world, and with the establishment of Longmen, it gradually became the core city in the southwest of Dayan.

Because of the unique culture of the people of Shang Shu and the Southern Expedition, Shang Shu has developed more rapidly and has become one of the top cities in Dayan.

Wangjingmen is very special, that’s why it’s so special. As one of the earliest ports in Shang Shu, its name is directly connected to its function.

In the past, when land transportation was underdeveloped, water transportation became the road connecting cities.

Shang Shu relies on rivers as the hub of water transportation in the southwest. A river can directly reach Dayan Kyoto.

And this port is the gentlest area of ​​the river. Because it is very convenient, a river can lead directly to Kyoto. Therefore, this port has also become the starting point for people going to the capital.

Gradually, there was a saying that looking north to the Jingmen Gate leads directly to the Heavenly Road.

However, because rivers will eventually affect transportation efficiency and planning due to weather changes.

Not to mention that during the rainy season, a river often blocks a lane for several weeks, even a month or two. Therefore, after connecting the Shu Road as land transportation, the ship transportation method was gradually abandoned by Shang Shu.

But in ancient times, Wangjing Gate was the core of Shang Shu.

When the undead and Greyhound arrived at Wangjingmen, there were not many people at Wangjingmen. But even though it was the off-season for tourism, the Immortal could still see more people here than he imagined.

Most of them are locals who come here for dinner during the Spring Festival vacation.

With so many people, where should we start?

The immortal looked left and right.

Wangjing Gate has a very steep slope up and down, and is even laid out layer by layer. This geographical gap makes it more difficult for them to find the clues given by Brother Sun.

Just wait for me for a while, I'll buy a pack of cigarettes.

Greyhound took out the change in his pocket, counted it, then sighed, took off one of his shoes, and took out a large blue Longmen coin from under the insole.

? The undead man frowned, wondering why Greyhound hid the money in his shoes.

Significant?

Of course! When you have no money, if you feel that you still have emergency money hidden under your feet, you will feel that everything is not so sad. At least you can't die!

Greyhound went to the canteen nearby and bought a pack of cigarettes and some change with his thin Longmen coins.

When Greyhound came to the undead man, he had another cigarette in his mouth.

Hmm...let me think about where to start.

Greyhound and the Undead stood in the square at the top of Wangjing Gate. Greyhound stood beside the railing for a while, then straightened up.

I really can't remember any landmark building that represents Wangjing Gate. But then I think about it. If this matter is related to ancient treasures, then think about Wangjing Gate in ancient times...

port.

The immortal added.

Greyhound's eyes lit up.

Yes! Port! Although Wangjingmen no longer plays the role of a port now. But a long time ago, Wangjingmen was a port, and the main building of the port should be a place where ships can berth.

It was late at night, but Shang Shu looked like it was daytime, with bright lights.

If the immortal eyes look down, they can see the situation by the river.

Some abandoned wooden piles are still appearing and disappearing in the water.

Probably due to rising water and urban modernization, Shang Shu no longer uses those old-fashioned parking spots.

Let's go down and have a look. By the way, I'll take you to visit Shang Shu in the real sense at night!

Greyhound put his hands in his pockets, held a cigarette in his mouth, and led the undead man down.

Shang Shu's night was just like Greyhound said, he stayed up all night.

The Immortal and the others walked down the stairs several times until they reached the streets two or three floors below.

Whether it is the neon lights of businesses or the street lights on the roadside, they are all as bright as the scorching sun, illuminating the entire street at a glance, without the feeling of night at all.

Pedestrians were hurrying around, and some walked into restaurants and bars with arms around each other and smiles.

Vehicles were parked in rows on the roadside, and it was almost late at night, but it seemed like they had just opened.

Walking two steps further down, the undead man also saw the big screen placed on the outside of the cinema, as well as the clear singing coming from the theater next to the cinema.

For many Shangshu people, if they want to go out and play at night, they don't have to worry about being bored.

Greyhound walked down with the undead man and said to the undead man.

Nightclubs, bars, opera houses, cinemas, and even many other entertainment facilities will be open until the early morning. As a tourist city, Shangshu has many hotel locations. If you go out to play and don't want to go back, just bring your ID and go to a hotel. A room. Go to the hotel to take a nap at dawn. When you wake up, go have a cup of tea and bask in the sun in the afternoon.

Greyhound whistled.

Of course, if you want to do something else, you will never be lonely in Shang Shu at night, believe me. If you have time, you will not be bored if you stay in Shang Shu for a while.

I do not have time.

The undead man shook his head. He had no feeling at all about the lifestyle Greyhound was talking about.

Rather than going out and doing this, watching movies, drinking, etc. It's better to break firewood next to the bonfire and watch the bonfire burn quietly.

Well, it looks like you don't like it.

Greyhound shrugged his shoulders and gave up on his plan to bewitch the undead.

Of course, he would not take the undead along to only see the parts of the business district.

The two men's route went from the mountain to the bottom, and along the way they could see some people in police uniforms patrolling public areas.

There will also be motorcycles and vehicles with blue and red lights flashing slowly on the streets.

You see, the security force here.