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Chapter 108 This place is also Datang now?

On the other side, Tang Seng followed Monkey King and drove the mountain road for a long time after leaving Liangjie Mountain.

Although the mountain road is rugged, it seems that it has been repaired by people, and it can also pass cars and horses, but it is a bit narrow.

Although there are towering mountains around, the road is peaceful.

I didn't encounter monsters, and there were no thieves who didn't have long eyes.

Along the way, you can meet many Hu merchants, all of whom are driving the special four-wheeled carriage that came out of the Tang Dynasty, and hurried on the road with a cart full of goods.

"Why is there a Chidao here?"

After a group of people found a place to rest for one night on the road, they continued on their way the next day.

What surprised them was that after walking west for a long time, there was another spacious road ahead.

Seeing such a spacious passageway, Tang Seng couldn't help feeling a little dark in his heart.

In particular, Chidao here is somewhat different from Datang, and there is a boundary between them.

Those who come and go go, and those who go go go, carriages and people, and separate boundaries are drawn.

At this time, Tang Seng didn't dare to ride a horse anymore, so he quickly got off his horse and followed him on foot.

You must know that in the Tang Dynasty, people who traveled to Buddhism on horseback, or other people used oxen and carts to pull goods, all had to collect tolls.

Because of this, they were dragged so long on the road before.

If Tang Seng hadn't begged for some money along the way, he might have spent even longer.

Now there is Chi Dao here again, can he have no shadow?
Not only Tang Seng, but several disciples he brought also felt this way.

"I think it was built by Hu Shangxiu who was passing by. There are many Hu merchants passing by here now."

After listening to Tang Seng's words, Monkey King thought for a while and went back.

Since that guy took office in Hezhou, there have indeed been a lot more Hu merchants in Datang here.

So it is not surprising that roads have been built here to facilitate traffic.

Seeing that Tang Seng didn't even ride a horse, but walked on foot, Monkey King didn't say anything.

Anyway, he is not in a hurry now, as long as he protects Tang Seng, Tang Seng can walk as he likes, and when he arrives in Xitian, that is none of his business.

After being told something by Lu Yi, Sun Wukong is very relaxed now.

Not only that, Tang Seng nagged a lot, but Monkey King didn't take it seriously.

One ear goes in and the other ear goes out.

As long as Tang Seng said that he couldn't do something, Monkey King would not refute it at all, and he would do whatever Tang Seng said.

In this way, the relationship between the two people gets along very harmoniously, without any conflicts.

"Well, there is a resting place ahead. Let's go there and rest for one night, and we will go on our way tomorrow."

After a group of people walked forward for a while, it was already dark.

Seeing a resting place by the side of the road ahead, Tang Seng spoke out.

So a group of people rushed over, and then rested on the spot.

It's just that this place is just a place to rest, not only there is no food, there is no water.

And the water brought by several people has been drunk on the road.

"I'll fetch water for you!"

Monkey King looked around and saw that there was a stream not far away, but it was very steep, so he picked up the water container and went to fetch water.

Here he is the only one with supernatural powers, and even if others were asked to fetch water, they would not be able to fetch water.

What's more, the sky is already dark, and I'm afraid of danger.

Tang Seng took a look at Monkey King's behavior and was very satisfied.

It turned out that the Bodhisattva had arranged such a powerful disciple for him, which made him more determined to go to the West to learn scriptures.

"Monsters! There are monsters!"

After Monkey King left, several others accompanied Tang Seng to rest by chanting scriptures.

At this time, suddenly there was a gust of bad wind for no reason, and before a few people could react, they saw a white dragon rushing towards them.

Tang Seng only had time to call out that there was a monster, and the few mortal disciples he brought, as well as the horse he rode, were all eaten by the white dragon.

Seeing this scene, Tang Seng was so frightened that his face was pale and his feet were weak, so he could only struggle to crawl to the side.

"Where did the monster come from, eat my old grandson!"

Seeing that the white dragon was about to swallow Tang Seng, Monkey King hurried over at this moment, swung his golden cudgel and smashed it.

Lu Yi, the white dragon in Yingchoujian, told Sun Wukong that his strength is not high, and he will become a white dragon horse in the future, so his attack is nothing more than pretending to scare.

To be honest, he still wanted to verify whether what Lu Yi said was true.

Will this little white dragon in Yingchoujian turn into a white dragon horse?

After dodging Sun Wukong's stick, Bailong didn't want to fight when he saw that he was not the monkey's opponent, so he flew directly to Yingshoujian, and then plunged into the water without showing his face.

"The monster went into the water, and I couldn't find him at night. Now we can only rest for one night, and we will leave here on foot early tomorrow morning. We will see if we can find the horse from the front."

Sun Wukong glanced at Yingchoujian, he was too lazy to find the guy hiding in the water, it was unnecessary.

Since this guy wants to hide, let's hide.

Anyway, this guy can't go to Xitian, what does it have to do with me?
I just need to keep Tang Seng safe. Whether Tang Seng has a white dragon horse to ride is not my business.

Besides, the road they are taking now is a smooth one.

Tang Seng himself didn't dare to sit on a horse, so he continued to walk.

It is nothing more than the fact that there is no horse to carry the luggage, so I can only carry it by myself first.

"That's the only way to go. It's just that the monster is entrenched on the side of the road. Why didn't those passing Hu merchants encounter it?"

After listening to Monkey King's words, Tang Seng had come to his senses, and replied in a panic.

Just now if Sun Wukong came later, he would be eaten by that dragon.

At this moment, how can he still think about his own horse?

He doesn't even bother to care about his disciples who have been eaten.

I thought it would be very difficult to be tossed around for so long in the Tang Dynasty, but I didn't expect that it would be even more dangerous after crossing the Liangjie Mountains.

He had only been walking for two days, and the disciples who followed him were gone, as were the horses.

For Tang Seng, this scene was really scary.

At this moment, he couldn't help hesitating when he wanted to go to the West to learn Buddhist scriptures.

In comparison, Datang is really the safest place.

Regarding Monkey King's words, Tang Seng agreed without thinking about it.

He also didn't want Sun Wukong to leave his side, otherwise he would be eaten by the monster as soon as Sun Wukong left, who would save him then?

Now, apart from the horse and a few disciples being eaten, the other things he brought are still there.

If you walk, you can walk, but when the time comes, you will have to trouble Monkey King to carry the burden.

"I think those Hu merchants are familiar with the way of this place, and they didn't stop here. We walked all the way, and those Hu merchants walked very fast."

After listening to Tang Seng's words, Monkey King thought for a while and replied.

In fact, he now doubts that this resting place didn't exist originally, but was added by someone.

Just in time for them to catch up here, and then they will rest again.

Otherwise, knowing that there are monsters in Yingshoujian, who would rest here?
The two chatted for a while, and Monkey King asked Tang Seng to rest first, and he just watched from the side.

If the guy in the water dared to come up again, he didn't have to show mercy.

Tang Seng had no objection to Monkey King's arrangement.

"Let's go, let's get out of here!"

Tang Seng woke up early the next morning. He hadn't had a good rest all night, and he was always worried that the white dragon would come and eat him.

At this moment, seeing that the sky was getting slightly brighter, he urged Monkey King to get on the road quickly.

As for the evil dragon in Yingchoujian, they can't control it now.

However, to Tang Seng's surprise, he urged Monkey King to go forward not far before he saw a man in white blocking their way.

"The little dragon was instructed by the Bodhisattva, and waited for the Buddhist scriptures to pass by to rescue him. But the little dragon didn't know that the holy monk was the Buddhist scripturer, so he ate the disciples and horses of the holy monk. Now the little dragon is willing to turn into a dragon horse, and carry the holy monk west to get the scriptures."

Seeing Monkey King and Tang Seng walking over, the man in white saluted and replied.

Sun Wukong looked at these lightly and said nothing.

What Lu Yi said has come true again!

Although he already had the answer in his heart, he still felt very tasteless.

If this is the case on the westbound road, it is really meaningless.

It looks so fake.

You know, he and Tang Seng didn't say anything along the way, how could this little white dragon be sure that he and Tang Seng were the Buddhist scriptures?
Come to think of it, I didn't bother looking for Xiao Bailong last night, but someone went to find Xiao Bailong.

Otherwise, why would this guy stop on the road early in the morning?

Seeing this, Sun Wukong didn't even bother to sneer, so he quietly watched Xiaobailong perform.

"Uh"

After hearing what the man in white said, Tang Seng looked confused, and then looked at Monkey King.

However, he does know one thing, that is, the guy in front of him ate his disciple and horse last night.

If you let him be your own mount, what if he eats himself?
That's why he looked at Sun Wukong.

If Monkey King says it’s okay, then it’s okay.

Now, the only person Tang Seng can trust is Sun Wukong.

I am a cheap disciple, but I can beat Bailong so much that he dare not show his face.

"Since it's a bodhisattva giving advice, I think it's pretty good. Master has a horse to ride, and we have a load for our things."

Seeing Tang Seng looking at him, Monkey King replied indifferently.

If this little white dragon could eat Tang Seng, that would be something I would admire.

In that case, I have to thank him.

However, this certainly cannot happen.

He didn't dare to lend a hundred gallbladders to Xiao Bailong.

Not only that, Monkey King also knew that none of the monsters along the way would eat Tang Seng.

It's just acting.

"Then you stay here!"

After listening to Monkey King's words, Tang Seng agreed to Xiao Bailong.

Seeing this, the little white dragon rolled on the ground, and then turned into a tall white dragon horse.

I don't know how much stronger this horse is than the one that Tang Seng was eaten.

Seeing this, Monkey King put his luggage on the horse's back, and then continued westward with Tang Seng.

When Tang Seng saw the man in white turned into a horse, he was full of apprehension. He would check the horse from time to time to see if it would secretly eat him.

As for sitting up, he really doesn't have the guts now.

"Master, if you have a horse but don't ride it, will you have to pay a fine?"

On the road, I met some Hu merchants who were riding on horseback. Seeing that Tang Seng had a horse and was still walking slowly, a Hu merchant immediately kindly reminded him.

"fine?"

After hearing what the Hu businessman said, Tang Seng was full of doubts.

Could it be that this place is different from Datang?
In Datang, Chidao monks who rode horses had to pay taxes, but here Chidao who did not ride horses were fined?
"That's right. The government of the Tang Dynasty stipulates that the galloping rider must arrive at the next post station within a limited time, and no rest will be given on the way. If nothing happens on the road and you fail to make it within the time limit, you will be fined."

"You see that this road is divided. The two sides near the boundary in the middle can only walk horses and carts. Come on one side, go on the other side, and pedestrians walk on the side. Because there are many merchants passing by this road, if you don't speed up to pass, it will be easily blocked later."

"Ride your horses quickly now, someone will register the time for you in front, and the time will be checked at the gate behind."

Seeing that Tang Seng didn't understand the situation at all, the kind Hu merchant immediately reminded Tang Seng.

After passing Yingshoujian, the Chidao here is like this.

The Hu merchants that Tang Seng met before all passed by in a hurry, which is also the reason.

Because there are too many merchants passing by on this road, if the speed is not fast, it will be easily blocked in the future.

If someone has a problem in the middle, the merchants passing by need to testify, and then move to the side of the road to wait for rescue.

Not only that, there will be dedicated road patrollers on every section of this road.

"Government of the Tang Dynasty? Is this still the Tang Dynasty?"

After hearing what the Hu merchant said, Tang Seng was immediately dumbfounded.

This side is now also in the territory of Datang?
"That's right, doesn't the mage know? From Liangjie Mountain to Liusha River, they all belong to the Tang Dynasty now! On the other side of Liusha River is Chechi Kingdom."

Seeing that Tang Seng didn't know about this, Hu Shang was very surprised.

You know, the Sipanhami Kingdom and the Uzang Kingdom here are now destroyed, and they are under the control of the Anxi Dufu of the Tang Dynasty.

This monk came from the Tang Dynasty, and he didn't even know about it!
"I'm in a hurry, so I won't chat with the mage. The mage still remembers to abide by the rules, otherwise there will be a patrol team passing by this road every once in a while, and he will be scolded and fined."

After chatting with Tang Seng for a while, the Hu merchant hurried away in his four-wheeled carriage.

Obviously, he was afraid of wasting time.

"Why is it still Datang here?"

After hearing Hu Shang's words, Tang Seng couldn't help talking to himself.

He thought that he would leave Datang after crossing Liangjie Mountain, and he would no longer need to be caught charging tolls.

But I didn't expect that after passing the Liangjie Mountains, this place is still Datang!
What made him even more dumbfounded was that the same Datang, why Chidao's rules were different.

There is a segmented fee, only for riding horses and pulling carts.

Chidao does not charge money here, but there is a specified time to pass, but you will be fined!

What kind of rules are these!

"Master, you'd better get on your horse quickly, or you'll be in trouble if you miss the time later!"

After listening to Hu Shang's words, Monkey King felt a very familiar smell.

This kind of thing seems to only be done by someone.

After all, when Sun Wukong was crushed on Liangjie Mountain, he had heard the people there talking about that guy.

It's just that I didn't expect that this guy was originally in Hezhou, why did he come to the Western Regions now?
Thinking of someone, Monkey King glanced at Tang Seng who was still hesitating, and couldn't help but reminded him aloud.

I have no problem here, but Tang Seng has horses.

I don't know how much money Tang Seng brought. If he can't pay the fine, he won't be able to leave.

After the master and apprentice arrived at the first pass, there was no charge here, but a sign was issued to Tang Seng, which recorded his situation and the time of entry.

This time is based on the time of the big clock on the bell tower at the pass.

Tang Seng is no stranger to this big clock.

Now in Chang'an City, there are several big bell towers.

The officials go to court, the city gates are closed, etc., are now determined by the time when the clock tower rings the bell, and there is no need for watchmen to watch the night to knock the watch.

"Master, let's go!"

After seeing that there are really Tang Dynasty's things and soldiers here at the pass, Tang Seng confirmed at this moment that the west of Liangjie Mountain really belongs to Datang now.

The bad news is that there is a fixed place for them to stop on the way back. After passing a pass, which pass must be rushed to at the specified time, and there is no time for Huazhai along the way.

In this case, along the way, he can't even eat and drink water, because he may not have enough money on him.

The good news is that the roads here are free of charge, only those who drive cars and goods have to pay tolls, and monks are the same.

So Tang Seng didn't have to pay tolls for the little money left on his body.

Along the way, maybe you can buy something to eat.

"Don't worry about the food on the way, my old grandson will help you make a fortune."

Knowing what Tang Seng was worried about, Monkey King returned.

It doesn't affect anything that Tang Seng is running on the galloping road. I can help him find food and water.

Anyway, no matter how fast he ran, he would not be faster than himself.

As long as you are safe, you don't have to worry about it. There are no ghosts and ghosts along the way, and you have fulfilled your duty of guarding.

In this way, Monkey King feels very good, maybe they will go to Lingshan in three to five months.

"So good!"

There is no need to worry about food and water, and there is no need to pay tolls on the road, so Tang Seng felt more relaxed.

As for the safety on the road, this is a good thing for him.

Like the situation at Yingshoujian, he really didn't want to encounter it a second time.

After the master and apprentice discussed it, Tang Seng rode on the white dragon horse and galloped forward.

This white dragon horse was much more stable than his original mount. It didn't need to be fed grass or water, and its speed was well controlled, so Tang Seng didn't have to worry about anything.

He just sat on it, and the white dragon horse carried him and his luggage and walked forward by himself.

Within the specified time, it can easily run to the designated pass.

Monkey King didn't walk, he turned into a bug and followed the white dragon horse all the way.

When you need to rest and eat or it is convenient, there are some places along the way.

Those who have money can spend money to buy it, and those who have no money can bring dry food by themselves.

Monkey King took the opportunity to go to alms to find some food and water. The little money Tang Seng brought should be used as much as possible.

The master and apprentice walked hundreds of miles a day.

After two or three days, I directly skipped the Guanyin Temple, skipped Gaolaozhuang and went to the Liusha River.

This speed does not have to be too fast and too cool, and there is no need to worry about your own safety.

All the way are merchants coming and going, as well as Tang cavalry patrolling the road.

Whether it is Tang Seng or Monkey King, they all feel that this is very refreshing.

(End of this chapter)