Him and their stars

After confirming that the next clue left by Count Salvin might be at the Tannhäuser Gate, Yu Lian once again systematically checked various historical materials of Duke Tannhäuser's family.

This is indeed a famous imperial family with a long history. Its ancestors have produced chief ministers and marshals of the Privy Council, district governors, astral knight captains, and senators. However, due to some historical reasons that have little to do with our story, they have stepped aside in modern times. They even had to return the territory belonging to the empire to the Dawn Royal Family because they could not pay the tribute. If they hadn't finally left two planets in the Luna galaxy, they would have lost even their status as a noble.

Fortunately, the divine kings of the Dawn Royal Family were still very tolerant on some issues that did not involve practical matters. Since the Tannhäuser family surrendered their local territory and instantly became "country lords", the royal family does not mind that they continue to retain the noble title of "duke".

The famous Count Salvin and the "countryside lord" Duke Tannhäuser do not seem to have any direct intersection. Therefore, Yu Lian directly entered the database of the Imperial Heraldry Academy and began to consult its vast local chronicles.

Anyway, this information is not confidential information, and citizens of the empire can check it out as long as they pay a little money.

Although Yu Lian is not an Empire citizen, as a sea... ranger, isn't it quite reasonable to steal the identity information of one or two Empire citizens?

During Count Salvin's lifetime, there were three Dukes of Tannhäuser. One of them, named Karlsa II, was about the same age as Count Salvin. He was a very famous local lord with a lot of skills. and capable industrialist. At the same time, he is also a well-known art collector and critic.

Such an experience was too easy for people to imagine, so Yu Lian carefully checked the life of Duke Khalsa. This Duke, when he was young, I heard that he also showed the characteristics of a psychically sensitive person. However, unfortunately, during the awakening ceremony, he did not perform the procedure properly and overturned the car. Not only did he not become a superman, he became a semi-human being. If you are disabled, you will not even be able to enter the army or officialdom.

However, Duke Khalsa II is indeed a very inspirational person. Despite his physical disability and strong will, he was still admitted to the Holy Morning University, the top university in the empire. He happened to be an alumnus of the same year as Count Salvin...

This was the official friendship between Khalsa II and Count Salvin. You know, the former went to the School of Business, and the latter went to the School of Biology and Environment. It's a completely different style of painting. At most, it's probably just a nod to each other's friendship at a student gathering.

After graduating, the young Duke returned home to farm, and he managed the territory of the two planets very well. The current sea paradise in New Seville, which is also somewhat famous in the galaxy, was founded by him.

As for Count Salvin, of course he continued to make rapid progress on the road of being a literary youth who did not do his job properly but was good at everything. From then on, he was out of control.

In theory, there is no special intersection between a "countryside" lord with little reputation and Count Salvin, a man of the galaxy at that time. Oh, by the way, Khalsa II published a monograph on art criticism. Among them, there were a few articles specifically praising Salvin's paintings, saying that the latter was a true genius. If he focused more, he would be able to go down in the history of art in the universe.

The above is all the intersections between these two that can be found so far.

Do you think I believe it or not? Yu Lian's eyes swept across the study room and stayed for a few minutes on a large oil painting hanging behind the desk.

The painting is a huge building that is so majestic that it seems to have come from a prehistoric temple. It is also one of the most famous buildings in the galaxy. It is one of the landmarks of the empire's capital city, the National Assembly Hall.

Within the empire's sphere of influence, many vassal states even called it the "Temple of Gods" with expressions of fear and longing.

The painting technique is quite outstanding, so the whole painting looks like an architectural photography at first glance.

Yu Lian pondered for a moment, thoughtfully. Just as he was about to let his spiritual energy develop, he felt the sound of slightly staggering footsteps approaching from behind.

He turned around and saw a very elderly gentleman. She has gorgeous hair, but it is combed meticulously; her body is a little thin, but her formal clothes are extremely neat, with no wrinkles visible.

The old man had a slightly reserved and generous smile on his face, and said: "That is the handwritten painting left by His Excellency Khalsa II... Captain, if you are interested, you can take a closer look."

"Mr. Director." The security guard expressed his objection in a not too strong tone, but the old man shook his hand: "Captain Yu Lian is a special commissioner of the Central Committee. He came to the memorial hall specially to visit. Could he still steal cultural relics?"

What a kind-hearted old man! Although it was our first meeting, we must have known each other for a long time. Yu Lian looked at the other person calmly, then nodded and smiled: "Yes! If I really like it, I will forcefully buy it directly."

The old man known as the "Director" was slightly startled, then smiled and said: "You are really an upright person, and you are really different from those before. I remember that last time a Central Commissioner came here to see I won an jade ornament left in the duke’s palace, but I didn’t even give him any money.”

The two security guards had already recovered from the trance they had just been in. They were probably awakened by fright, and they immediately showed restless expressions.

"Haha, of course I'm joking..." The old curator directly opened the fence at the gate and made an invitation gesture: "Then, please come and take a look. To be honest, the whole museum is too noisy. It’s just that there is still a little bit of the style of the era here. I welcome all guests who are interested in the history of that year.”

Yu Lian looked at the old gentleman who was probably going to be buried at any time but still tried his best to maintain his grace, and decided not to refuse the other party's kindness.

The old man claimed to be Beruf Manton, and he was the director of this independent museum. However, at this age, he was no longer suitable for heavy work. The operation of the entire museum was already in charge of the deputy director sent by the government.

However, the old man Beluff is a somewhat famous historical scholar, and he is still popular in New Seville, so he has remained in his post until now. During the empire's reign, he had served as an assistant housekeeper in Duke Tannhäuser's residence, and he was considered the most familiar person in the world with this mansion.

Well, this is indeed a relic. But after all, he was an old man who was about to be buried, and he was very friendly, so Yu Lian decided to continue to be polite.

The old curator enthusiastically explained: "His Excellency Khalsa is a very insightful art critic, but he only left this pair of works, and they have been hanging in this study since then... In fact, , the level of this painting is average, the technique is almost perfect, but that’s it, it has no appeal, and it’s not valuable!”

Yu Lian agreed. "Painting is like a photo" is not a compliment in a sense.

"It is precisely because of this that it can always hang here and no one will touch it." The old man Beruf said again.

"However, he and the collections of previous Dukes do have quite a few excellent works! If you are interested, you have come to the wrong place. Some of these have been sent to Earth, while a small number are in the annex in the east wing. . I specially opened it up as a special small art gallery."

His face was old, but his eyes were very bright, showing an expectant expression.

Yu Lian looked at the two security gentlemen and saw that they both had "sure" expressions on their faces, and then tried his best to put on a poker face that said he had seen and heard nothing. He probably guessed what was going on, and immediately decided to follow the good example: "Then, I'll trouble you."

The old curator did not take Yu Lian along the corridor on the third floor to the art gallery in the east wing next door, but went directly to his office.

The curator's office, which belongs to an old man, is very simple, with a desk, cabinets, and some small ornaments that have a literati feel. The only thing that's slightly out of place is the full-length mirror placed in the corner of the office, facing the desk.

However, considering that the old curator is an old gentleman who is meticulous about the details of his clothes, he probably needs to tidy up his clothes at all times, so it is not surprising that he has a mirror.

After Yu Lian sat down, he first got a glass of good quality red wine from Yu Lian, exchanged a few words, and then took out a small scroll from the cabinet next to him.

His face twitched, and he seemed to be in some physical pain, but he still held it with both hands and lifted it.

"This is..." Yu Lian probably guessed that something like this would happen, but he really didn't expect such an expansion method.

""Dragon Wings Offshore", 246, Saron's masterpiece." He replied.

He knew without looking that this should be the collection here.

Of course, out of politeness, he still opened it and took a look, and instantly he saw a Titan ship swimming in the galaxy. The composition and use of colors were quite impactful, and it could be regarded as a masterpiece.

"So, what does this mean?"

"Of course it's the people of New Seville who show you a little kindness." The old man smiled.

"Well, this is actually a task assigned to me by the galaxy government and the garrison headquarters. After all, you represent the will of the earth. The local military and political officials need you to spend this term of office happily. Yes. Some people love money, some are lustful, and some... are more educated."

"Just call me arty!" Yu Lian smiled.

The old man gave a helpless smile: "...So, when faced with different special correspondents, there are different ways to deal with them, and they have all been concluded."

"Well, how many of my type have been produced? Are the things here enough?" Yu Lian asked again.

"As far as I know, it was only three times. I gave away ten objects in total. Don't worry, the Duke's family's collection is quite rich, and it can still be maintained." Having said this, the old man smiled bitterly and said: "Now Do you understand why I want to build an art museum? I have to hang up some important collections, so it will be difficult for the people above to do it. "

"When the Duke was still here, he often went to Tianyu with some valuable collections...well, to participate in social activities."

After all, the old man used to be Duke Tannhäuser's retainer, so he finally didn't say the words "running away from office".

"The great nobles of the empire in the heavenly realm at least have real appreciation and aesthetics, and the ability to maintain masterpieces. But those big shots from the earth... Oh, forget it, giving it to you is better than giving it to others. At least. , I can see that you are a truly elegant knight with taste and culture, so the former Dukes will actually be happy."

It is understandable for the old and the young to miss the previous dynasty, and they can always find the so-called theoretical basis.

"How do you know that I will be the so-called educated and elegant knight you call me?" Yu Liandao said.

The old man asked, "So, are you?"

Yu Lian was noncommittal and continued to maintain a polite but seemingly uninformative smile.

"I think you must be!" Old Man Beruf said categorically: "If you are not, the military and political officials here will definitely feel very uncomfortable. In this way, this museum, the staff here, and me It’s even more uncomfortable for the old guy who just wants to keep as much of his property as possible before he dies.”

Yu Lian calmly stuffed the scroll into his left hand and disappeared with a smile.

Facing such an unscientific scene, the old curator couldn't help showing a shocked look: "Uh, what you have in your hand..."

Yu Lian looked at his hands. There was a thimble "Pamino Ring" on the index finger of his left hand, and an unknown metal wrench on his thumb.

"The psychic treasure found on the black market has only one function of storage. After all, I am also a central correspondent, so I have to pay attention to the impact. You should understand this, right?" Yu Lian asked.

The old man nodded, still staring at the ring on Yu Lian's hand with a thoughtful expression.

"I heard that you are also a very deadly connoisseur? How about helping me with my eyes?"

Mr. Beruf was really not polite at all. He really took the ring and played with it for a while before returning it to Yu Lian.

His hands and the ring in his hands did not leave Yu Lian's sight during the whole process.

"I always feel that I have really seen it somewhere... When the old Duke was still here, he collected some spiritual treasures, hoping that he could find a chance to awaken himself or future generations. After all, I am just How can an ordinary person really know what the Noble Phantasm is?" The old curator looked through it for a long time, and finally shook his head: "...However, the pattern on this Noble Phantasm does look a bit like the Rumina people. Totem, maybe you can explore that aspect."

Three times! Yu Lian said to himself, but said gratefully: "Thank you very much!"

Yu Lian walked out of the office, opened the terminal quietly, and found that five minutes had passed. He shrugged, feeling that his bad taste and bad intentions were about to overflow, so he finally endured it and left with a brisk pace.

He was actually excited about getting a famous painting worth at least 10 million! real!

I really didn’t save the manuscript. I took my baby to check out the kindergarten this morning, and the 2-year-old and eight-month-old little kid I raised single-handedly stopped wanting his father when he saw the ocean ball in the kindergarten! I was so sad that I was not in the mood to type any words all morning...

Well, actually I didn’t run out to code until I handed the baby to my grandparents in the afternoon, and I just got out!

In addition, I have to take my baby to get vaccinated tomorrow morning, and I have to take him to Happy Valley in the afternoon (an appointment has been made). If I don't have time to update tomorrow, it means I really haven't had time to code it out, so I'll just treat it as asking for leave.

Woo woo woo~~~~