The Dharma Sea of ​​the Green Snake

Chapter 578
Chang'an is the capital of the Tang Dynasty, and it is also the real "world center" of this era.

From economy to culture to military strength, all of them are more than one level ahead of the current world.

Apart from other things, just from the perspective of population density, Chang'an City, which even accommodated 180 million people at its peak, is an almost incomprehensible "miracle" in this era.

You know, there were no tall buildings in the Tang Dynasty, and the 180 million people were actually shared equally.

This also reflects from the side that the large area of ​​Chang'an City and the grandeur of the built ethnic groups are worthy of the title of "a country of civilization".

And if you look at the layout, the entire Chang'an City is also uniform in size, rigorous in layout, symmetrical in structure, and neatly arranged.

There are three city gates on each side of the outer city, and the six main streets running through the twelve gates are the main traffic roads of the whole city and the most important transportation hub of Chang'an.

The Suzaku Avenue running from north to south is a standard central axis.

It connects the Chengtian Gate of the Miyagi City, the Suzaku Gate of the Imperial City and the Mingde Gate of the Outer City, and divides Chang'an City into two symmetrical parts—Wannian County in the east and Chang'an County in the west.

There is a business district in the east and west respectively, called Dongshi and Xishi.

Eleven north-south avenues and fourteen east-west avenues in the city divide the residential area into 110 squares neatly shaped like a chessboard.

In particular, the two large bazaars in the east and west are the true "economic centers" of this era, gathering countless rare treasures from foreign countries.

Especially at this time point close to the Shangyuan Lantern Festival, people can see all the merchant stores decorated with lights and festoons.

Hu merchant camel teams from different countries, different skin colors, and different customs gathered here to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival together, which seemed very lively.
Pei Wende, who had practiced "Sky Eye", even sensed some monster auras that obviously did not belong to human beings in the crowd of people coming and going.

It's just that they are hidden very secretively, so secretive that even Wen Wende is not sure about his own delusions from time to time.

The only thing Pei Wende can be sure of is that as long as the curfew is lifted by the government, this place will become the busiest city in this era.

"It's really spectacular!"

Looking in amazement at the crowd of people coming and going, Pei Wende only felt that his impression of "Tang Dynasty" was refreshed at this moment.

Leaving aside the turbulent crowds, the foreigners that Pei Wende saw along the way were far beyond his expectations.

Appearance is second to none, the most important thing is that Pei Wende saw traces of white people and even black people here.

The white man Pei Wende can understand, after all, Asia is not too far from Europe.

The name "Europa" has a long history in China, and ancient Rome even had the title "Great Qin" in the Central Plains.

In addition, during the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, the "Silk Road" connecting Asia and Europe was opened up, so it was normal for caravans from Western Europe to come here.

The key is the existence of black people, which really broke Wen Wende's three views.

Pei Wende was very sure that it was not some darkened brown people, but real black people.

So he couldn't understand at all how these black people who were theoretically in Africa traveled across the ocean to come to this land of Asia?
"Those are Kunlun slaves."

Seemingly aware of Pei Wende's curiosity, Ah Yue, who followed closely behind him, explained with a smile.

"Usually they are cherished slaves brought from overseas by big cannibals. It is said that they have a gentle personality and are as strong as... cattle. They are very popular with big families."

He didn't know if it was Pei Wende's illusion, but he always felt that when Ah Yue said "strong as a cow", his tone paused suspiciously.

This girl seemed to have thought of something that she shouldn't have thought of at her age.

"Strong as a bull?"

Also aware of Ah Yue's momentary pause, Xiaoqing couldn't help but look at those black people more.

From the point of view of ghosts, those black people do have strong physical fitness.

But don't talk about comparing with cattle, even those warriors who have undergone a little training, Xiaoqing feels that they are much better than them.

"Ahem, what she said doesn't mean the same as what you said."

Unexpectedly, Xiaoqing would suddenly be interested in this, and Pei Wende immediately gave Ah Yue an embarrassed look.

"These blacks do have strong... well, athletic talent, but their lifestyle and living habits have resulted in very few of them really being able to eat meat."

"Especially these Kunlun slaves who have been trafficked are basically of the type that cannot survive in their own hometown."

"So Ah Yue's 'body as strong as a cow' is actually just an adjective."

Taking a half-believing glance at Pei Wende, Xiao Qing always felt that there was something hidden in the words of the other party.

But after looking at Ah Yue who was nodding repeatedly beside her, Xiaoqing felt that she seemed to be thinking too much.

"Is that right?"

Xiaoqing, who didn't continue to entangle on this issue, murmured, and then cast her eyes on a certain restaurant beside her.

Outside the lively restaurant, Xiaoqing smelled a familiar aroma.

Xiaoqing is very familiar with this aroma, because it is the smell of barbecued meat that Pei Wende usually uses to cook with those strange ovens.

It's just that compared to Pei Wende's barbecue, the aroma from the restaurant has a little more flavor.

Xiaoqing, who had been cultivated by Pei Wende for a long time, could smell it as soon as she smelled it. Those extra smells were some spices that Pei Wende had never used.

In other words, those are special spices that Pei Wende can't get in Tanzhou.

"That's roasted whole lamb, a special delicacy from the Western Regions."

Stepping forward to add a sentence at the right time, Zou Qiwu, who had been swaying behind the three of them, said so.

Thanks to the fact that Zou Qiwu was far away just now and could not hear Ah Yue's description, otherwise he would never be so calm now.

"Would you like to have a taste? Anyway, we are not too far away from our destination now."

Hearing Zou Qiwu's proposal, Xiaoqing nodded without hesitation.

Ever since she followed Pei Wende to retreat, Xiaoqing hadn't tasted the delicacy of the world for a long time.

It is rare to meet the Lantern Festival this time, even if there is no roast whole lamb now, Xiaoqing has already decided to have a big meal.

"If you put it that way, I would be hungry even if I wasn't hungry..."

Seeing this situation, Pei Wende didn't know whether to complain or to complain, and then he also focused his eyes on the door of the restaurant.

Compared with Pei Wende's later famous "XJ Roasted Whole Lamb", the roasted whole lamb sold in that restaurant is obviously not as complete in color, flavor and taste.

But in this day and age, the flow of people coming and going at the door of the restaurant has already shown the attraction of this novel delicacy to Datang.

"Let's go! Go in and have a taste!"

—Recommendation ticket—/—Monthly ticket—

(End of this chapter)