160,【Tiger Bridge Town】
"Okay, sir."
The little fox was also very looking forward to it and went to the town in front to open his eyes.
He had heard from his grandfather and the mountain god that the outside world was vast and prosperous, but he had never seen all this, but because of this he had a lot of yearning and a lot of wonderful imaginations about the big world outside.
Hu Yun looked at every fellow traveler on the official road without restraint.
Whether it is a pedestrian carrying a bag and carrying a load, a passerby riding a donkey and mule, or a cart carrying various flags and passengers, it can arouse his infinite curiosity and interest.
If he hadn't been a little timid, he would have come up to talk to him.
Fang Chang quietly told him that it was impolite to stare at him, so the little fox stopped staring at him, but his eyes were still dripping back and forth.
After walking a long way, the fox came over and whispered: "Sir, it's the first time I've seen so many people. Their differences are so big - as big as the difference between monsters."
"Oh? Why do you say that?" Fang Changqi said.
"Some of these pedestrians are light and healthy, some are thin, some are panting and coughing; some are wearing smooth materials, some are covered in red and green, some are tattered; some are served by others, some are pressed on their backs by heavy goods, and they cannot stand up straight... These are simply not the same type of people." The little fox said this, while still looking at every detail around him.
"Well, from many perspectives, you're right." Fang Chang nodded, but for more, he didn't tell the little fox, but told him: "As for the deeper part, you have to observe it yourself in the future."
The further away from the mountains in the clouds, the smoother the terrain.
Most of Ninghe Prefectures are alluvial plains, which are caused by the Baigou River, which once flooded every year.
After continuous management and dredging over the years, the Baigou River has finally been tamed and quietly irrigated the farmland at the foot of the mountain through dense canals like spider webs.
The fertile alluvial plains made Ninghe Prefecture, which had been free from floods, become rich and quickly chased the surrounding prefectures.
As the autumn harvest season approaches, the fields on both sides are full of golden corn, and there are also plots of land with mixed grains and vegetables. Those places are often closer to the canal, and should be the second crop after wheat is planted.
Nowadays, with the popularity of stone mills, various methods of eating flour have been developed. In addition, the yield is higher than that of millet grains. At least in the north, the status of wheat, a grain is becoming more and more important.
According to this trend, without external interference, wheat may become the main crop here in a few hundred years.
The fresh scenery on both sides of the official road also attracted the little fox. While watching the pedestrians and vehicles, he was also enjoying the scenery on both sides, while his mouth was not idle and he kept chatting.
Fang Chang was also very pleased that this lively boy was next to him. This journey was much more interesting than walking alone before.
"Hunqiao Town is here."
Looking ahead, the prosperous town on the opposite bank of the Baigou River, Fang Chang smiled at Hu Yun beside him.
"Is that Huqiao Town? When my grandfather was alive, he told me that story. He also told me that I must not learn from the tiger, and go on the evil path and lose my mind. As a result, I was killed in an extremely ridiculous way. I was really stupid."
"Ah, is the legendary Fuhu Bridge in front of it? Grandpa told me that I have never seen it before, and I have also heard of the story of that stone!"
When the young man saw everything in front of him, he was so excited that he cheered, but he still kept his movements and followed Fang Chang obediently.
Fang Chang turned his head and glanced at the little fox and said, "Well, there is Fuhu Bridge in front, and the stone with the three characters of Huqiao Town are all good scenery. You can go and take a look, be careful not to fall into the river."
"Okay, sir."
After saying that, Hu Yun rushed up, carefully stroked the railings of the bridge, looked at the stone bridge deck and the piers below, and then reluctantly went to the big stone at the entrance of the town to check.
Fang Chang also walked forward and walked into the town with the satisfied little fox.
The prosperous scene instantly attracted the boy.
The shops, houses, stalls, inns, ties and children playing on both sides all surprised this little fairy who had gone down the mountain for the first time.
Looking at the aroma of food drifting with the wind, the little fox was almost drooling, Fang Chang smiled and said, "Walking in the world requires money. Some people sell it and some people buy it. This is called a transaction."
Hu Yun nodded. His grandfather had said this before.
But I don't have money.
"The most famous thing in Huqiao Town is actually the Fuhu Cake here. First, because the legend back then was novel and interesting enough, and second, because the Fuhu Cake is indeed delicious, but the most important point is also the third point, because this Fuhu Cake is very resistant to storage and does not touch hands, and is very suitable for passing pedestrians and business travelers as dry food."
Fang Changbian explained to the little fox beside him, and paid for the stack of tiger cakes.
He did not rush to go to the gold and silver shop and exchanged the silver dollars in the package for money, because the copper coins he exchanged for last time were not completely used up before going up the mountain, and he still carried them with him this time.
A few cakes are still affordable.
This cake is made of white flour, with heavy oil and sugar, and the price is slightly higher, but it tastes very full and can provide a lot of strength.
But for Fang Chang, they are more like snacks - he cares more about the taste of Fuhu cake.
He handed one to the little fox, and Fang Chang put the rest of the cake into the package behind him:
“Try it.”
The little fox watched it twice, as if he was a little worried about the reputation of the "Fuhu" of the cake, but the aroma of the cake and Mr. Fang's reliability made him finally open his mouth and bite it.
Then my eyes lit up and I finished eating the pancakes.
Looking at the greedy boy, Fang Chang said, "First follow me to the gold and silver shop, I will exchange some money, and then I will bring you some sorghum wine and take you to eat the best food in Huqiao Town."
“The best food?”
"Well, a stall owner named Lao Xu opened a noodle stall, which is the most delicious food in Huqiao Town. It's just that his reputation is not as loud as Fuhu Cake, and there is no fun story behind it."
The price of wine has risen a little.
The price of the original article increased to two papers, and the price of the three papers and five papers increased to four papers and six papers, but it can be added halfway. The sorghum wine that Fang Chang has always drunk has increased to ten papers.
The cheapest type, a large bowl of wine that costs a penny, remains the same - it's just that there is more water added.
"Shopkeeper, give me twenty gifts."
Fang Chang took out Yishen’s money, counted a small part from it, and placed it on the countertop.
"oh?"
The shopkeeper of the tavern was shocked by the heroic spirit of this familiar customer, and then he was delighted. Then he looked at the gourd handed over by Fang Chang in confusion, but did not make a sound.
Insert the funnel and flew in for twenty consecutive times. The shopkeeper praised:
"Customer, your gourd is quite good."
Fang Chang just nodded and smiled without answering. He reached out to lift the gourd from the desk, hung it around his waist, and then took Hu Yun and left the tavern.
The shopkeeper behind the tavern greeted him, "Cheer, come often in the future~!"
Chapter completed!