I am the only fairy in the world

Chapter 11 11. The Proud Han Shi

"Young Master, that is Xining City!"

Han Shi pointed to a huge city in the distance and said happily.

Su Mu raised his eyes and saw that the city wall of Xining City was tall and majestic, like a giant beast lying on the plain.

However, in front of the giant beast, there seemed to be a large piece of psoriasis growing in the continuous greenery.

come closer.

It was only then that Su Mu discovered that this 'calf moss' turned out to be small shacks built one after another outside Xining City.

"Young master,"

Han Shi explained: "In these huts, there are refugees without household registration. They go to the city during the day to find some work, come out at night, dig some wild vegetables, eat hungry and full..."

Among these refugees, there are men and women, and they are basically skinny and skinny. The clothes they wear, not to mention patches, can't even cover their bodies.

Their life is worse than that of the people in Daliushu Village.

"How difficult the world is!"

Su Mu sighed slightly, turned his face away: "Retire, let's go to the city!"

"Hey, son, this way."

Han Shi agreed, and led Su Mu to the gate of the city.

There are two passages into the city.

One is open to ordinary people, the queue is extremely long, the speed is very slow, and there is a "city entry fee" of one copper coin.

The other one is much shorter and is completely different from the former one.

This is specially opened for the nobles, and even the "city entry fee" does not need to be paid.

The target audiences are: dignitaries, rich families, scholars, Taoists, people in the Jianghu with knives and swords, and... barbarians!
At this time.

A big bearded man with thick eyebrows and big eyes wrapped in sheepskin drove a few sheep over, and when he encountered a woman blocking the way, he slapped his whip over.

"what!"

The woman was beaten so hard that she jumped away like a toad.

"Bah, die!"

The big Hu man spat, and drove the sheep over to the entrance to the city here.

next to.

Several scholars and rich families who were about to enter the city gave the 'big Hu man' a disgusted look, and avoided them one by one, covering their noses.

face this humiliation.

That big Hu man didn't dare to show the slightest 'disrespect', he was submissive, bowed his head and bowed his waist, just like a quail.

Especially in the face of Su Mu, and even imitating the etiquette of Yu State, he saluted seriously and took the initiative to distance himself.

This attitude... can be called kneeling and licking.

It is very strange that this barbarian has two completely different attitudes towards the tyranny of the people of Yu State and the humbleness of the nobles of Yu State, which are naturally reflected in one person.

"Why are there barbarians?" Su Mu asked Han Shi.

"That's it."

Han Shi explained: "A few years ago, our country of Yu fought a battle with the barbarians of Beiyan. We lost the battle and signed some agreement to pay tribute to Beiyan. We also opened up three cities, saying it was... hey , how do you say that word..."

"Mutual market?" Su Mu frowned.

"Yes, son, it's the mutual market!"

Han Shi nodded fiercely: "Xining City is one of the three cities in Hushi."

"Is Beiyan a barbarian? His attitude..." Su Mu frowned slightly.

"This, son, you don't know,"

Han Shi remembered that "Su Mu has been in seclusion for many years, and only recently came out of the mountain", and quickly explained: "The group of Northern Yan barbarians, relying on force, naturally look down on ordinary people, but they admire the culture of our Yu State, so they treat us The noble people here, especially the scholars, still admire them very much."

"Not to mention, son, you are such a god-like figure."

He said proudly, with a complacent look.

"So it is."

Su Mu nodded slightly, expressing his understanding.

In the history of the earth, isn't that the case for the Liao Kingdom and Xixia for the Northern Song Dynasty?
The 'exclusive channel for the nobles' here enters the city very quickly, and after a while, it was the turn of the two of them.

There were two soldiers, one old and one young, checking at the entrance. When they saw Su Mu approaching, they moved away with a poignant smile on their faces.

Su Mu nodded slightly and walked over.

As for Han Shi, who was one body behind, his back was straight.

Although this was his first time walking the 'noble person's passage', he didn't have any stage fright at all, because he knew that he represented the face of his son.

After the two left.

The young soldier slapped his head suddenly, as if he suddenly remembered something: "Uncle Li, those two people just now, we didn't check the household registration or the road guide!"

"Hey, what do you know?"

The old soldier known as 'Uncle Li' smiled, his teeth sockets were exposed, and he squinted his eyes to pass on his experience: "The temperament of the young man just now, our old Li has been guarding the gate for so many years, and we have never seen a second... ...Is that kind of noble person you, a gatekeeper, able to offend?"

Hear this.

The young guard was afraid for a while, and nodded in agreement: "Yes, that young master is really different, just like the person who walked out of the painting...Uncle Li, thanks to you, otherwise, I would have been so happy today." I'm afraid it's going to cause a big disaster!"

"Hey, it's nothing, just learn a little bit. For our job, a pair of tricks must be highlighted!"

The old guard pointed to his eyes, and said with a full face, "It's not bragging, no matter whether you are a trafficker or a pawn, or a rich man, our old Li has never missed his eyes... Well, I walked by It’s more salty than you’ve ever eaten, it’s not a joke.”

……

The two Su Mu who had already entered the city naturally did not know what happened next.

Passed the city gate.

On both sides of the avenue, there are low alleys, and many poor people in ragged clothes shuttle among them.

From the looks of it, it seemed that the refugees outside were getting better, but only a few.

"My lord, this is the sewage alley in the outer city. The garbage from teahouses and restaurants is dumped here... As for the market, Goulan, and teahouses, they are all in there!"

Han Shi asked, "My lord, where are we going?"

"It's still early, let's go shopping!"

Su Mu replied.

He came to Xining City mainly to collect energy, so naturally he had to walk around, take a look, and compare.

Of course, the seeds of the homeland, as well as some ingredients for the formula, if you encounter them, you have to take them down.

"Hey, son, let's go this way."

Han Shi led Su Mu and walked in the middle of the road.

This is also important.

The nobles naturally walk in the middle of the road; the common people walk on the side of the road; while the beggars and the poor inside and outside the city can only walk against the wall.

If there is any transgression, they will be scolded at least, and punched and kicked at severe times.

As for Su Mu and the others, they were naturally walking in the middle of the road.

Even some scholars and businessmen, who are overwhelmed by the temperament of sumu, will consciously avoid the two 'master and servant' when they see them.

"Hey, it's really beautiful to follow the young master."

Han Shi thought to himself, straightened his chest, and swaggered.

You know: when he went to the city in the past, he always avoided people and walked on the side of the road.

How can you be as proud as you are now?

This is the first time in my life!

Of course, Han Shi knew in his heart that this was all due to Su Mu.

'Homeland Log' hint:
[Han Shi feels grateful towards you, the target's mood fluctuates too much, escapes free mental power, and absorbs 1 energy...]

Su Mu glanced at it, and smiled inwardly.

……

All the way.

The first place I came to was the market.

It's quite lively here.

Some sell vegetables, eggs, and grain; some sell live chickens, ducks, and livestock;

A little further inside, there are various shops selling firewood, rice, oil, salt, cloth, silk and hemp, etc.

The price is close to the people, which is relatively low-end.

"It's too expensive, let's make it cheaper!"

"I want this!"

"Come and see, the best mountain product!"

……

The sound of selling, bargaining, and arguing, all kinds of voices mixed together, making a lot of noise.

Su Mu took Han Shi along the way.

'Homeland Log' messages are refreshed from time to time.

[Wang Cuihua's mood fluctuates too much, she loses her free mental power, and absorbs 1 energy...]

[Sun Lan'er's mood fluctuates too much, she loses her free mental power, and absorbs 1 energy...]

[Jin Daya's mood fluctuated too much, he dissipated his free mental power, and absorbed 1 energy...]

……

(End of this chapter)