Chapter 128 Special hospitality

After getting busy, there was no more. After Tang Cheng came out of Zheng's mansion, although it was already dark, he did not return to the inn, but instead rode his horse to Durah's mansion.

As the leader of the Hu people in Yangzhou, Durach not only counts the amusement parks on the outskirts of the city, but also the residences in the city are extremely gorgeous. Not to mention anything else, just that his mansion can occupy such a large area in the most prosperous area of ​​Yangzhou, where every inch of land is worth a lot of money, it is enough to show the wealth of this old Persian Hu.

Perhaps the gatekeeper had already had an explanation. As soon as he saw the famous pricked Tang Cheng's name, the gatekeeper immediately welcomed him into the gatekeeper to rest and have tea, and condemned a Hu servant with deep eyes and high noses to fly into the mansion to report the news.

The ground was covered with lichens mixed with silver wire, and the incense burner in the corner of the wall was the best in the incense burner. Even the tea sets offered by the door were the best among Yue kiln celadons, which was just the doorman! Tang Cheng looked at everything in front of him and finally understood why the Tang legend novel mentioned Hu Jia was a pearl and treasure. These maritime merchants were so rich, and they were not at all implicit.

"It seems that the price of the reserved tung oil is still too low." Tang Cheng took the tea and took a few sips, and saw the Hu servant who had just entered, leading a middle-aged man in his forties in.

This middle-aged man was also a Persian Hu, who was the housekeeper of our mansion. "My master just changed his clothes and took a bath. If he came to see him, he was afraid that the guests would have been waiting for a long time, so he asked Mr. Tang to come in and talk."

Tang Cheng followed the butler into a room dedicated to bathing. In the middle of the huge room, there was a pool as big as a basketball court in the later generations. The steam of water rose from the pool so that it was difficult to see people clearly.

"The heaven and earth are born in the first place, pure and pure, and have been invaded by demons and polluted into turbidity. We believers should follow the law of cleansing and return the true face of heaven and earth. God Hu Tian blesses us and give us holy fire and water to cleanse the turbidity. Tang Cheng, my brother, please follow me to perform the ritual of cleansing." In the water vapor, Durah's slightly old voice came over. Then he heard a rustling sound of footsteps, and four deep-eyed and high-earthed Persian Hugui walked to Tang Cheng.

Seeing these four Persian Huji reaching out with eight hands to wear a loose dress for him, Tang Cheng was slightly stunned and raised his arm and let him do it. As early as the last time he met, he knew that the Persian Hus in Tang, such as the Zoroastrians, were all Zoroastrians, that is, the so-called Zoroastrians of the Tang Dynasty. For them, the ritual of cleanliness is one of the most important etiquette in daily customs.

Therefore, this bathing room has become the most carefully managed place for the Persian Hu people. Generally speaking, the Hu people can ask you to the bathing room to talk to. This means that they have regarded you as the most noble and close guest, and in this sacred bathing room, the guests should follow the owner's arrangements. This is not only respect for the owner himself, but also respect for the great god Hu Tian.

Religious issues are always the most deadly. Tang Cheng, who came from later generations, knew this well, because since he entered the bathroom as the "most honorable guest", he followed the local customs and let these swearers take off his layers of clothes.

From the outside to the inside. In a blink of an eye, Tang Cheng was stripped naked by the eight frost-like jade-like hands, and then, just like watching archaeological documentaries in later generations, Tang Cheng became a nobleman in ancient Persia, sitting naked on a soft fur made of soft fur.

The four Persian beards raised their soft lieutenant and sent Tang Cheng to a small pool, and then signaled him to come down and enter the pool.

Whether it was later generations or time traveling to Tang, this was the first time Tang Cheng exposed his naked body to so many young women, and it was such a stunning beauty of Hu. At the beginning, he was still a little unwilling to let go, but when he saw the Hu Ji's expressions with a calm look, Tang Cheng, who was a little nervous, completely let go.

Mother, you don’t care. I’m still hiding what I’m underestimating?

Holding Hu Ji's shoulders, Tang Cheng stood up from his soft lieutenant and walked into the pool.

Damn, what was beyond Tang Cheng's surprise was that the water in the pool looked extremely clean, but there was no temperature at all.

As soon as the foot was stretched down, it was really cold. It was already October in early winter. Who can bear this cold pool?

"Dulah, wait, just rely on this pool of cold water, the price of tung oil will increase at least ten cents!" After cursing in his heart, Tang Cheng signaled Hu Ji who was kneeling by the pool, gritted his teeth and sank his whole body into the cold water pool.

"Damn, Damn, Damn, Damn." Even though Tang Cheng traveled through time, he rarely talked about these catchphrases from later generations, he really couldn't bear it anymore.

Fortunately, in this pool, it was as long as the whole body was soaked. After the trembling Tang Cheng stood up from the small pool, four Hu Ji hugged him into the big pool.

The water in the large pond was at least fifty degrees. The whole body was soaked from the cold water pool, and the heart was cold. Tang Cheng, a large pond with a deep water depth, was as hot as fire in an instant. It was really a Zoroastrianism. A bathing cleansing ceremony can make people feel like they were burned by fire.

The pores of the whole body have tightly contracted after passing through the cold water tank. This time, they suddenly opened after encountering hot water. After the hot heat at this moment, Tang Cheng gradually felt that his whole body gradually became more relaxed and comfortable.

Day! After traveling to Tang Dynasty, I will count the most comfortable bathing in the bath, which is similar to the steaming saunas in later generations. These Persian Hu are really enjoyable.

Tang Cheng had just adapted to the temperature of the pool water. When he was feeling comfortable, the four Hu Ji who came here had already left the pure white long skirt on her body, and walked down the pool with her waist.

After the four of them went down the pond, they still surrounded Tang Cheng. Since they didn't refuse from the beginning, Tang Cheng is even more desperate now, so he simply relaxed his whole body and was at the mercy of these beards.

Among the four beards, two men helped Tang Cheng up his shoulders, while the other men squatted quietly like sea elfs with their shoulder-length hair. The next moment, his legs were lifted up by four hands.

The two raised their arms and legs. The four plump and white skin were as white as jade, so they carried Tang Cheng to the center of the pool with the buoyancy of water.

An emperor-like enjoyment! Thinking of this classic advertising slogan in later generations, Tang Cheng finally had a real experience a thousand three hundred years ago.

Gradually, Durah's face became clear. Seeing that he was still ten steps away, the Four Naruto let go, but Tang Cheng did not sink into the water, but was sitting on the white stone couch built in the pond, with his arms barely exposed in the depths of the water.

"Tang Cheng, my brother, I'm very happy to be able to perform a great cleansing ceremony with you." Durach, who had a beautiful beard, smiled and clapped his hands. He immediately saw a very exquisite carved sea boat model as big as a tabletop, was put down from the edge of the pool.

After getting closer, Tang Chengcai saw that the model of the sea ship was originally used as a small table. There were a few wine bowls on the deck of the sea ship, and there were also three or four kinds of dried fruits and snacks.

Since Durach picked up a cup of wine on the boat, he pushed it with his hand, and the sea boat slowly arrived in front of Tang Cheng.

After taking a glass wine cup filled with bright red liquid, the rose apple (grape) wine sauce inside was poured into the crystal cup. Just look at the color of the wine sauce, you will know that it must be the authentic Persian rose apple sauce that came from across the ocean. In terms of color and quality, it is indeed better than the Hedong rose apple sauce produced by the Tang Dynasty.

Inject six points of wine, take two small ice fish placed in the ice plate beside the wine cup and put it into the crystal cup. After a while, there were already 57 tiny ice beads on the side of the cup. Soaked in hot water, Tang Cheng reached out to hold the crystal glass on the sea boat. A cold and mellowed at the entrance into his throat, and the five internal organs were washed by Lingling Mountain Springs. It was extremely comfortable for a moment.

While Tang Cheng was drinking, the eight hands of the four Hu Ji had already gently kneaded his whole body.

Fortunately, I heard about the way to drink "fish wine" from Zheng Lingyi before, otherwise I would be really afraid this time. When I put the crystal cup in my hand back on the sea boat, Tang Cheng had to admit that what Zheng Lingyi said was true. Before going to Chang'an, he had at least one course similar to the "social etiquette" in later generations to learn. Different eras have different divisions of so-called upper class society. However, different rules and etiquettes in the so-called upper class society in the era have different rules and etiquettes.

As an ordinary person who traveled through time in later generations, although Tang Cheng disagreed with the statement of "upper society", when he was truly in the Tang Dynasty and had the intention to prepare for the imperial examination and become an official, these things cannot be ignored.

I remember that later generations said a famous saying: If you don’t have the power to change the environment, then take the initiative to adapt to the environment!

"My brother, what good news did you bring to me today?"

"Durahyele is clear-headed, and the Maritime Bureau should have known the statement today. I am here to invite you to discuss the pricing of tung oil. This is also the meaning of the Maritime Author." Yerle is a position within the Zoroastrian religion. The Persian meaning is "the sacred fire worshiper", and is served by those who have special knowledge and are familiar with the rituals, and preside over the affairs of a diocese.

As early as the Zhenguan period of Emperor Taizong, Zoroastrianism, which was mentioned in the imperial edict of the Tang Dynasty, was introduced to the Tang Dynasty together with Nestorians, a branch of Christianity. Emperor Taizong even personally visited the Nestorian Temple in Chang'an. When Tang Cheng later went to Xi'an to travel to Xi'an, he also saw the "Chinese Stele of the Popular Nestorians of the Great Qin Dynasty". Under the court's loose religious policies, after decades of development, Zoroastrianism spread widely in the Tang Dynasty, and such a prosperous city as Yangzhou was no exception. Not only was the Zoroastrian temple established in the prosperous areas of the city, but there was also a preliminary divine division.

As the Zoroastrian with the greatest influence in Yangzhou, Durah is Yerla, who is responsible for managing the daily lives of believers. When he met last time, Tang Cheng knew that compared with the title "big shopkeeper", Durah obviously prefers the name Yerla. This is why he called him like this.

When he heard that Tang Cheng was here to invite him to participate in the discussion on the pricing of tung oil, Durah smiled sincerely, "Thank you, Lord Zheng and Brother Tang, I wonder who else is involved in this matter?"

"Old Master Wang Hanxiang", when Durach frowned slightly when he heard this name, Tang Cheng couldn't help but smile. It seemed that what Zheng Lingyi was right. There was indeed some conflict between the Hu people and the Tang people in Yangzhou Maritime Business.

Tangren Haizhuang has obviously more advantage in the purchase channels. When it comes to sea, the Persian Huzhuang, who is a local snake, is far superior. One is good at purchasing goods and the other is good at shipping. Among Yangzhou Haizhuang, Hu and Tangzhuang are just complementary. They have jointly promoted the prosperity of Yangzhou as a port city. But the so-called peers are enemies, different races and different beliefs. Even two races with different appearances do the same business. It would be strange if there is no filth in the long run.

Tang Cheng said nothing about Durah's frown and continued: "Zheng Shibo and Wu Yujun will also participate. In addition, there are two special guests from Chang'an, one is Zhang Liang from the Anguo Prime Minister's Mansion, and the other is Xue Dong from the Princess Taiping Mansion in Zhenguo." At this point, Tang Cheng laughed and said: "By the way, when I went to invite Mr. Zhang Liang in the afternoon, I saw that his current residence is very close to your underworld in Yerle."

Speaking of this, Durach, who was frowning slightly just now, had a bitter face. After pondering for a moment, he raised his head and said, "Brother Tang Cheng, you are knowledgeable and can understand the suffering of our Persians' destruction and wandering. You can also respect our faith. Therefore, although we believe in different gods and have only met before, today I still do not avoid the rules to welcome you into the bathroom to meet you. According to my teaching of the Bible "Saint Teavusta". Anyone who can perform the purity tribute with you can be a brother. Tang Cheng, my brother! Please tell me what does the Marine Envoy Zheng think of these two Chang'an visitors?"

Being a brother is so easy! To be one of the leaders of the Persian Hu people in Yangzhou and even Jiangnan, Tang Chengcai would not believe that Durah would be as simple as he is now. But since he is going to seduce him to join Li Longji, Durah himself would not be a real "brother" for the time being.

"I am so honored to be regarded as brothers by Menglach. We Tangren brothers are honest in speaking with each other. Look at it now, but we are more honest?" Tang Cheng's pun word made Dulach laugh and nodded. "Since they are brothers, I'll tell the truth. These two are too big. Neither Lord Zheng nor the palace will interfere in this matter. How to make friends and what kind of friends should you make? Yerl, you have to decide on it yourself."

The more Tang Cheng said this, the more embarrassed Durach looked, "Brother Tang. Then who do you think is more worthy of being friends?"

"Old fox, I told you that Zheng Lingyi has no attitude towards this and is still trying me out." But at this time, Tang Cheng could not directly say Zhang Liang's name. It would be bad if it was too traceable. What's even more terrible is that if this is heard in Xue Dong's ears, it would be not only him, but also Zheng Lingyi's life would not be easy.

No matter what, at least on the surface, he and Zheng Lingyi must be absolutely neutral. According to Zhang Liang, Xue Dong is a useless person, but the Princess Taiping behind him has been in the political whirlpool since he was born, which is not something that can be offended by casually.

"One is the leader of Zongren Temple, and the other is His Highness, the princess who has been extremely powerful since the previous dynasty. No matter who he is, he is a friend worth making." With a smile, Tang Cheng poured another glass of fish wine, took a sip and raised his eyebrows and said, "But in terms of power, His Highness, the princess is better now."

"Yes," Durah raised his hand and pushed the roar gently, and the sea boat full of wine and dried fruit floated towards him. Tang Cheng said this to Durah's heart. He took a drink of wine and drank it all, but he did not try to cover it up again. He sighed and said, "Zhang Liang has come to visit me several times. I like this person too. But compared with His Royal Highness, Prince Anguo's personality is really too simple. I heard that he is the most unpleasant place in court on weekdays. If something really happens, he may not be mindful of it! Besides, compared with His Royal Highness, Prince Prime Minister in the Imperial City is really lower. His influence is lower, and I don't know how big the gap is between us."

Durach said the truth. Tang Cheng nodded and agreed, sipped the wine and said with a smile: "Since that's the case, Yerle, you can have more contact with Xue Dong."

"Emperor Xue is very busy every day." Although Durahe said this with a smile, the resentment behind his words was clear. "To be honest, Brother Tang, Emperor Xue visited Wang Hanxiang after coming to Yangzhou. As for my mansion, I have been welcomed for dozens of days, but I have not seen any distinguished guests come to my house."

Hearing this, Tang Cheng was overjoyed. He used the crystal glass cup in his hand to cover his face and asked in a normal tone: "Oh, why is this?"

"I also asked someone to ask the servants around him. According to that person, Xue Duwei's mother clan had a land dispute with my sect in the Chang'an Dizhe Temple. This was more than ten years ago. Because of this, Xue Duwei also became a little impressed by our Yangzhou Hu Shang." At this point, Duluhe looked a little unhappy.

Damn, let’s beg you to give money to others, but people don’t like it. If you encounter such a thing, you will be depressed.

"Shuzi, it's really a shit!" At this moment, Tang Cheng felt that Zhang Liang's evaluation of Xue Dong was so vivid, but the more foolish this kid was, the happier he was.

"What are you going to do with Brother Durah?"

"What should I do? It can only help people to calm down his mind. Over the past few days, I have spent a lot of effort on him." With a long sigh, Yerle shook his head with a wry smile.

When he walked out of Durah's mansion, Tang Cheng, who was relaxed, recalled his experience just now, and felt that the religious dissolution power was too great. If he changed the place and four naked aliens surrounded him, he would have to be congested all over his body. However, even though he knew that this was part of religious ritual, when he saw the holy faces of those Hu Ji, Tang Cheng, who had been thinking at the beginning, gradually calmed down when he was actually talking. This scene was the same as when he saw the naked portrait of the Christian Virgin Mary in later generations. You just didn't believe in this religion, but you really couldn't have much carnal thoughts when painting religiously.

However, some of the customs of the Zoroastrianism are really that kind of thing. No wonder they have been repeatedly suppressed by later dynasties since the Tang Dynasty, and their influence has become smaller and smaller, and finally they have become obscured and unknown.

He sighed and returned to the inn, but Wu Yujun was not there. He was now very popular. He must be flattered by the beautiful wine in that house.
Chapter completed!