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Chapter 40 Chapter Forty

Pazar looked at the Sphinx, and saw the eyes of the huge statue gazing confidently at the rising sun, as if he knew that he would eventually defeat the destructive forces in the fierce battle of hell.In this way, it guards the three pyramids of Chiapus, Qifrin and Myhanlinos standing on the high ground, fighting for the survival of human beings day and night. After Pazar ordered several quarrymen to remove the stele between the Sphinx's claws, they found a sealed basin ornament and a stone slab with a stone ring embedded in it.Two of them lifted the stone slab, and a narrow and low passage appeared in front of them.

The Prime Minister took the torch and entered first.Not long after he walked, he kicked a cup made of rough basalt. He lifted the cup and continued to bend forward, but was finally blocked by a wall.In the faint light of the fire, he found that several stones had been chiseled off the wall, and going straight through the wall was the stone chamber below the Great Jinyu Pagoda. He walked the grave robber's route back and forth a few times before examining the cup.The cup is made of rough basalt which is very hard and difficult to carve and process, and there are still some oil stains inside.Curiously, he sent the cup to the Ptah Temple for testing, and the results identified by experts turned out to be oil banned in Egypt.Because this kind of fuel will blacken the walls of the tomb and endanger the respiratory organs of the craftsmen.

So Pazar immediately ordered a thorough investigation of the miners in the western desert and the units responsible for managing matchlocks and lighting oil.Then he went to the Supreme Court for the first time, and his important staff were already waiting there. His official robe is a chest-height, inoue-starched long blouse cut from thick cloth. After wearing it, two belts must be tied behind the neck and fixed.On his front-style loincloth, there is also a leopard skin, which is intended to remind the supreme chief under the pharaoh that he must act as quickly as a leopard.There was also a thick wig covering her natural hair, and a large choker that hung snugly across her chest.

Wearing leather shoes and holding a scepter in his right hand, Pazar passed through the clerks lined up on both sides, stepped up the steps, walked to a seat with a high back, and turned to face his subordinates.Forty torture sticks were placed on a red cloth at his feet.When at last the Prime Minister hung the statuette of Maat on his thin gold chain, the court officially opened. "The pharaoh has clearly announced the responsibilities of the prime minister, and these responsibilities have not changed since the founding of the ancestors. The truth that the pharaoh is pursuing is exactly what we are pursuing. In the future, we must work together to maintain judicial justice. Only by It is our greatest glory to spread justice to every corner and become a part of the breath of human beings, and then expel evil thoughts from the human body. We must help the weak, never listen to slander, and try our best to maintain order and fight violence. You all You must lead by example, and anyone who takes advantage of his position to seek his own selfishness will be dismissed. Don't even try to win my trust with rhetoric, because I only believe in practical actions."

The prime minister's short speech, meticulous content, and calm and steady tone made all the senior officials present pale in comparison.Those who thought that the new prime minister was inexperienced, young and could be bullied, and wanted to take advantage of troubled waters, immediately dismissed the idea; and those who thought that Budge would be relieved when he left were all disappointed. Among the successive prime ministers, some put military defense first, some focused on water conservancy, and some put taxation first.What is the focus of Pazar's administration?You can get a glimpse of what's going on in the first court session.

"The person responsible for the manufacture of honey is rumored to appear in court." * * * The desert surrounding the Kaji oasis is cold and windy.The old beekeeper who was sentenced to life imprisonment is missing the bees he raised and the beehives one by one. , He never took any protective measures when collecting honey, because he knew the habits of bees well.Not afraid at all.In fact, isn't the bee one of the many symbols of Pharaoh?This industrious little creature is part geometry expert and part alchemist, specializing in the creation of delicious gold.There are no less than a hundred kinds of honey that the old man has harvested, ranging from bright red to crystal clear. Until one day, a clerk accused him of stealing because of jealousy.Stealing this precious food, which must be escorted by the police, is a serious crime.So from then on, he could no longer pour honey into small containers, seal them with wax and number them, and he could no longer enjoy his favorite humming music.Once upon a time, whenever the sun hit the ground and shed a few teardrops, it would turn into a bee.They are born from the divine radiance, which also constitutes nature.

But now, in the afterglow of Ra, there is only a skinny convict left, busy cooking foul-smelling food for his fellow prisoners.Suddenly there was a commotion outside, so he went out with other prisoners to see what happened. In the distance, a team was marching toward the prison camp: besides more than fifty soldiers, there were also two-wheeled and four-wheeled chariots and horses.Could it be that the Libyans invaded?He rubbed his eyes in surprise, only to realize that they were all Egyptian soldiers.After the army arrived, a man walked out, regardless of the guards who saluted him, and headed towards the kitchen.

The old man finally recognized Pazar at this moment, and he couldn't believe it. "You...you're not dead?" "I followed your advice and succeeded." "What are you doing back here?" "I haven't forgotten the promise I made to you." "Run away! You will be caught and brought back." "Don't worry, these guards still have to listen to me." "So...you have resumed your status as a judge?" "Pharaoh has appointed me Prime Minister." "Stop making fun of me, an old man." While the two were talking, they suddenly saw two soldiers bringing a fat clerk with a double chin.

"Do you know him?" Pazar asked. "It's him! This is the man who lied and sent me to jail." "Now I suggest that you reverse roles: he will serve in hard labor, and you will be a clerk in the honey supply department." The old man passed out in the prime minister's arms in a moment of excitement. * * * The report was clear and clear, and Pazar praised the clerk with satisfaction.The large amount of oil in the western desert has always been of the greatest interest to the Libyans. They even attempted to exploit and sell it several times, but they were all stopped by the Pharaoh's army.Because Egyptian scholars all believe that the oil of this stone is a harmful and dangerous substance.

There is only one expert in North Korea and China who is responsible for researching and analyzing the properties of oil, and only he can enter the state warehouse under the jurisdiction of the military to obtain oil.Seeing this person's name, Pazar couldn't help thanking the gods, and hurried into the palace. * * * "I went to the tunnel leading from the Sphinx to the stone chamber below the Great Jinyu Pagoda." "Seal this secret passage immediately." "The masons have already started work." "What clues did you find?" "Someone burns oil in cups of rough basalt for lighting."

"Who can get such a thing?" "Experts in charge of studying oil." "who is it?" "Dennis's slave and punching bag, Sheche." "Do you know where he is?" "According to Kaim's latest information, Xieqi is hiding at Dainis's house." "Are there any other accomplices?" "I'll find out, Your Majesty." * * * When the prime minister was in a hurry to go out, Tapene stopped his car. "I have something to tell you!" The lieutenant who was protecting the prime minister tried to drive her away with a whip, but Pazar stopped her.He asked Tapene: "In such a hurry?" "I'm sure you'll be very interested in what I have to say," Tapene said coquettishly. Pazar had no choice but to get out of the car and asked her to make a long story short. "You represent the judiciary, don't you? Then you must be proud of me. Tell me, is a woman whose reputation has been damaged by her husband's cheating considered a victim?" "Of course." "That's what my husband did to me and the court has punished him." "Your husband..." "Yes, it's your good friend Suti. The Libyan woman who committed adultery with him was deported, and he was also sentenced to one year in prison. This punishment is really light enough. The court sent him to the Nubian Cha Lu Chongjun, that place doesn't seem very comfortable, but Suti can take this opportunity to serve the country and resist the invasion of those black barbarians. After returning, he will be assigned to the postal service unit, and then he will pay me alimony on a regular basis. " "You really should get together and get away." "I thought so too, but what can I do, I just love him, and I can't bear the feeling of being abandoned. If you dare to acquit him, it is a violation of Maat's law, and I will definitely spread the word .” Her smile was threatening.Pazar said with restraint: "Suti should serve his sentence, but when he comes back..." "If he dares to attack me, he will be sent to a hard labor camp for attempted murder. He is my slave and always will be." "Blarney's murder is still under investigation, Mrs. Tarpeny." Pazar said with a sharp turn. "You need me to be a criminal." "That's my best hope. Didn't you say you knew some secrets?" "I'm just talking casually." "Or did you say it by accident? Aren't you also a master at using needles?" Tapini showed an uneasy look: "This is the basic skill in this line of work." "Maybe I'm superstitious, but the murderer is probably by my side." Tarpenny couldn't bear his gaze, so she turned and left. Pazar was going to the chief of police, but now he had to check whether what Tapenny said was true.So he immediately consulted Su Ti's trial process and verdict records, and it turned out to be correct.Pazar was really in a difficult situation, as a Dharma protector.How can I rescue my friend so as not to violate the law? * * * Sirix's old ailment relapsed, and Nefiri had to find some time out of her busy schedule to help her heal.Although Meifeng's wife is young, as soon as she can't restrain her appetite, her weight will rise in a straight line. "I think two days' fasting is necessary." "I thought I was going to die... I couldn't even breathe!" "If you vomit, you can clear your stomach." "I'm so tired... I'm ashamed to see you. I only care about my children and my husband." "Is he all right?" "He is very happy to be able to work under Pazar, and he admires him so much. If the two of them use their respective expertise, they will surely make the country stable and prosperous. By the way, are you afraid of loneliness like me? ?” "No matter how busy Pazar and I are, we still meet and exchange ideas every day. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to survive." "I'm taking the liberty to ask... don't you want to have children?" "Wait until the killer in Blarney is caught. We've made our vows to the gods." * * * A dark side enveloped Memphis.Because there was no wind, thick dark clouds just stayed over Mengcheng.Dogs near and far barked.As the sky suddenly turned dark, Dennis also turned on several lights.His wife was peacefully asleep after being sedated.Ninofa has always been famous for her exuberant energy, but now she is always so sick and tired, but since she has become docile, she will naturally not cause trouble. Dennis went to the studio to look for Xie Qi, the little beard is now locked in there all day long to sharpen his knives and swords, because only in this way can he relieve his nervousness. "Take a break." Dennis handed him a glass of beer. "Any news about Pazar?" "The Prime Minister is dealing with the honey harvest. He made a speech that sounded good. But it's just empty words. People from all walks of life will start slandering each other at once, and he can't handle it." "You are so optimistic." "Patience is a great virtue. Isn't it? If Kadashi knew this, he wouldn't be dead. The Prime Minister is messing around with no purpose at all. We just take the opportunity to enjoy the fun of life. In the end, the power must fall to us hands." "I just wish I was a little older than my age." "You are discreet and efficient, and you will become an outstanding politician. With you, Egyptian science will also take a big step forward." "Petroleum, drugs, metallurgical industries...these are all waiting to be further developed in Egypt. Once these technologies, which were ignored by Ramses, are developed, we can get rid of the shackles of tradition." Xie Qi said it happily.Suddenly his face changed, "There are people outside." "I didn't hear the sound." "I gonna go see." "Probably the gardener." "They never come near the studio." Xie Qi suddenly looked at Dennis warily. "Did you find the Shadow Devourer?" "Kadashi went astray, but you didn't." Dennis said with a sullen face. At this time, a flash of lightning flashed across the sky, and thunder rumbled loudly.Xie Qi ran out of the studio obsessively, walked a few steps towards the villa, and then immediately turned around and ran towards Dainis.Dennis had never seen Xie Qi so pale, and he even chattered his teeth in fright. "There is a ghost!" "Calm down." "The figure is darker than the night, and there is still a fire on the face." "Calm down and follow me." Xie Qi hesitated for a moment and followed, but unexpectedly the left wing of the villa was engulfed in flames. "Bring water quickly!" Dennis was about to rush in, but saw a black figure jumping out of the fire, blocking his way.I saw him take a few steps back, "You... who are you?" The black ghost just waved the torch. Xie Qi, who had regained his composure a little, returned to the studio, took a dagger, and slowly approached the arsonist.Unexpectedly, the ghost directly thrust the torch into his face. For a moment, the flesh and blood were coughing and biting, and Xie Qi cried out in pain, and knelt down on the ground, trying to pull the torch off his face.But the other party also picked up the dagger he dropped at this time, cut his throat and ended him. Dennis had already turned pale, so he wanted to run to the garden.Suddenly the ghost spoke. "Do you still want to know who I am?" He couldn't help but stop and turn around.It turned out that it was an individual who challenged him, not the demons of the underworld.He no longer panicked, but felt curious. "Look, Dennis. Look at your and Xieqi's masterpiece." The sky was too dark to see clearly, so Dennis could only take a few steps forward. There were screams in the distance.Someone found a fire. The ghost slowly took off the mask, leaving only a distorted scar on the originally beautiful face. "Do you recognize me?" "Princess Hattusha!" "You ruined me, and I will ruin you too." "You killed Xie Qi..." "I just sanctioned the executioner who ruined me. The murderer will eventually pay for his life." She plunged her chin into the depths of the flames, but her hands seemed to feel nothing. "You can't escape, Dennis." Hattusha walked towards him, her blade already glowing red.If Dennis attacked by surprise, he should be able to suppress her.But Wang Ji's crazy attitude and behavior made Dai Nisi dare not act rashly.Just wait for the police to arrest her. Another bolt of lightning flashed across the sky and slashed down towards the villa. After the wall was knocked down, flames shot out rapidly, burning Dennis's clothes.He rolled on the ground in a panic, trying to put out the fire on his body. But he didn't see the expressionless ghost appearing in front of him.
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