On the second day, before dawn, Li Hao was woken up. After washing up, Li Jiandu had already put the rocking chair on the car outside, and the fish were strung up on bamboo poles. Then he carried them with him

A bag, and then carried a few bamboo tubes filled with water.

At this time, Li Hao went out and saw the people outside, so he hurried to Uncle Ning and Uncle Li to say hello, and then walked to his father.

After putting the things away, they set off towards the entrance of the village. Several other families joined in along the way. Those who had heavy items put them on the car, while the light items were carried on their backs, and then they headed towards Jiangdu County together.

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Speaking of carriages, this is one of the two big families in the village. The head of the family is surnamed Cheng. The Zhang brothers mentioned by Li Jian are the stewards of the Cheng family. They go to the city for shopping basically every month, and they bring several

Together with a carriage, the Cheng family here is quite generous. As long as it does not disturb them, they will help transport some things along the way. Therefore, if people in the village want to go to the city to sell goods, they will usually follow them, and of course they will give some money.

Money is used as shipping fee.

For example, this time, scattered people came, including seven or eight families, to go to the market together. They put the heavy things in the car, and then walked there together. The road was full of people talking and laughing, and it was also brisk. At this time, someone asked

How did Li Hao fish yesterday? How could he catch so many fish? He also asked Li Jian why the fish were tied like this. It looked strange. Besides, if he took the fish into the city, it would have died on the way. Is it still useful?

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At this time, Li Jian only smiled and said nothing. Li Hao thought that he must not tell the truth about the fishing bait, otherwise if the news reached Wei's ears, he would suffer. Moreover, sesame oil and wine themselves

They are expensive. If you often use them for fishing, you may not be able to earn back the money. Even these people in the village will not be willing to do this.

But the method of bowfish can still be said. In this way, if everyone catches more fish in the future, they can more or less subsidize their family income. Moreover, this matter cannot be hidden for a long time. At the same time, it is true that you can’t make much money, just casual money.

That's all. I just feel sorry for those real kids in Erniu. If this fish can be sold in the future, I guess they won't be able to eat it much.

Then Li Hao vividly explained to everyone the method and general principles of bowfishing step by step. He also told everyone that he had tried it yesterday and the fish had been left out of the water for one night, but they were still alive and kicking.

After listening to this, everyone quickly took note of it, and no one said anything. However, Zhang Hu, the eldest brother of the Zhang family, asked curiously: "I have never heard of this method of yours. Did you come up with it yourself?"

Li Hao smiled and replied: "Uncle Zhang, how can I have this ability? If you are not someone who really makes a living, you can think of this method. I read it from an ancient book, and it said

This method was developed by the fishermen on Guangnan West Road."

After hearing this, Zhang Hu said: "That's right, I said you are so young, how can you come up with all your wonderful ideas, but at such a young age, you can study by yourself, that's amazing."

After saying that, he left and walked to the front of the team.

The team then walked slowly all the way. Li Hao walked slowly beside Li Jian. When he got tired, he climbed to the side of the car and sat for a while to look at the scenery on the roadside.

Speaking of this official road, it does have a Jiangnan atmosphere. At this time, the sun is slowly rising in the east, but the moon in the west is still lingering. The green willows on both sides are the first to show their grace under the gentle breeze.

Li Hao felt extremely charming, so he walked all the way, and when the sun completely rose into the sky, Li Hao saw the towering city wall from a distance, which was not as low as Li Hao imagined.

Of course, this is true. Jiangdu County cannot actually be regarded as a county seat, because Yangzhou is the capital of Huainan East Road, and Jiangdu County is where the Yangzhou government office is located. Therefore, the city, state and county government offices gathered together. In future generations, this is

It's a provincial capital city.

When they walked further to the city gate, there was already a long queue at the city gate. They followed behind and slowly entered the city. When they entered the city, Li Hao could see someone collecting taxes at the city gate. Waiting in line

When Li Hao and the others arrived, they saw Li Jian walking up and handing over a few pennies, and then everyone was let out.

When he walked in, Li Hao took the time to ask Li Jian why he was the only one in the group to pay. Li Jian told him: "Because the officials are kind-hearted, they provide ordinary people with clothes, cloth, grains, chickens, fish, fruits and vegetables.

There is no need to pay tax on transactions such as charcoal and porcelain pottery. But furniture like ours needs to pay tax. According to the law, it is 100% tax per 50%. But basically no tax is paid on spare parts like ours.

I didn’t care too much, so I just gave him a few cents and let him go.”

After listening, Li Hao nodded thoughtfully. He thought that it was no wonder that commerce was developed in the Song Dynasty. The 2% business tax was really not high.

At this time, everyone entered the city and then dispersed to do their own things. Li Jian and the others first pulled the goods to the market with the carriage. However, Li Hao's attention was attracted along the way.

There are small buildings lined up with double eaves. Around the sign, all the shops are open, and the streets and alleys are noisy. People are coming and going, and the shouts and shouts are endless. In front of a newly opened teahouse, several waiters are standing in front of a newly opened teahouse, clapping their hands to attract customers. The streets are empty.

There were several jugglers everywhere, dancing with knives and guns, singing and martial arts, and beating gongs like thunder, which attracted loud cheers from the onlookers.

This scene is really attractive to modern people who have stayed in the ancient countryside for a month. Li Hao walked around and looked around until he arrived at the market stall. Li Jian spent two cents to rent it.

At a stall, Li Jian took out all the rocking chairs and fish from the car and spread them out. Li Hao also helped put things down. Li Yi also took down the rabbit skins, fruits and vegetables and other wild products he brought to sell them together.

After unloading the things, the Zhang brothers took the car away to buy goods.

When he was free at this time, Li Hao saw that the stall next to him was a food stall. A felt tent was set up outside, and there were five tables inside for guests to eat. Two of the tables were already occupied, eating meat buns and Chaos. Smell

The smell of the meat buns made Li Hao feel like his mouth was watering. Li Jian saw his son's greedy look, smiled, and then asked Li Yidao: Do ​​you want to buy a steamed bun to eat?

Li Yi smiled naively and said, "No, you can just buy it yourself. I brought pancakes to eat when I came over."

After hearing this, Li Jian thought for a while, walked to the stall, and bought three meat buns (of course they should be called meat buns in the Song Dynasty). He spent a total of six pence. Then he walked back and handed one to Li Hao.

He kept one for himself and gave the remaining one to Li Yi.

Li Yi looked at the meat buns and said, "No, just give it to Li Hao, and I'll just eat the cake." As he said that, he took the cake out of the bag.

Li Jian directly stuffed the meat bun into Li Yi's hand and said, "It's okay. Let's have a taste. I'll also ask you to help take care of Li Hao later. Why don't I treat you to a meat bun?"

At this time, Li Hao took the meat buns and started eating them without any politeness. Hearing Li Jian's words, he continued with a bulging mouth: "Yes, Uncle Li, eat it quickly. It tastes really good."

"Hurry up and eat it." He was also too greedy. After all, it was the first time Li Hao saw meat buns in ancient times, and they felt delicious when he smelled them.

After hearing this, Li Yi stopped worrying and started eating.

After eating here, drink some water, and put away all the things I brought. It's already half empty, and there are more and more people in the market. There are sounds of sellers, women's voices calling, laughter one after another, and the crowd is bustling.

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Then when it was almost noon, the items were basically sold out. After all, there weren't many items, so we started to close the stall.

At this time, Li Jian said to Li Hao: "You will follow your Uncle Li later. Don't mess around. It's hard to find people in the city." Then he counted ten coins and gave it to Li Hao. He said: "These ten coins

Just take the money and you can buy something to eat by yourself at noon, and you can buy something you like if you see anything on the way."

Then he turned to Li Yi and said, "Please take care of Li Hao."

Li Yi said: "No, I just want to buy some needlework. I have nothing else to do. I will take Li Hao around the city later. When the time is almost up, we will meet at the city gate."

Li Jian replied: "After I finish my work here, I will go to the city gate."

At this time, Li Hao interrupted and asked: "You told your mother that you wanted to inquire about something, what is it?"

Li Jian thought for a while, but still didn't say anything. He was afraid that if the book school asked questions and disappointed the child, he said: "Child, why are you asking so many questions? Remember to follow people and don't run around, you know."

Li Hao asked casually and didn't care. He just said: "Okay, okay, I understand."
Chapter completed!