Chapter 56 Move forward (money)
The distance from Xiahe Village to Luoshui City is forty miles, and it takes a little more than two hours even if you walk quickly.

The winter morning was extremely cold, and it was really uncomfortable to walk like this in the cold wind.

With her father and brother here, she didn't need to carry anything with Pomegranate. She only carried two bamboo tubes filled with water. The cold wind penetrated her neck and made her tremble. She thought in her mind that when she sold the money this time, she would be in the city. She just had to buy thick cotton clothes first.

Now they were wearing old clothes. Although they were cotton-padded jackets, they were no longer so warm.

There is also facial fat that I miss so much, and I also say that I can’t forget it.

Walking briskly along the way, we arrived at the lively market soon. Pomegranate was already hungry, and after smelling the aroma of food from the morning market, she felt very hungry.

She was hungry, and her father and the others must have been too, so Pomegranate trotted over to buy fifteen large meat buns, and then went to a mutton soup stall nearby to buy two bowls of mutton soup and packed them in bamboo tubes.

Just as she was about to run back to her father and brother, someone behind her seemed to call her: "She must be the little girl selling candy!"

When Pomegranate heard the sound, she turned around and saw that it was an aunt who looked familiar.

I think she bought fructose that day. No, when the aunt saw the pomegranate turning around, it turned out to be true, and she immediately said: "I look just like you over there! Little girl, why haven't you gone to school these days? Are they selling candies at the market? My children have been talking about it for several days, clamoring to eat those rabbit candies. That day, a fake candy seller came to the market and said he was your uncle, but the candies looked wrong! I didn’t even buy it, but then this man was beaten up! He also had the candy smashed!
I always look around when I go out to buy groceries. What a good day, I finally look at you! "

When Shiliu heard this, she knew that the person she was talking about was Chen Qicai. Someone from the tribe had told them about this when they came to sell kudzu powder.

She responded with a smile: "Auntie, I'm thinking about you. My family has been making candy at home these days. It's not easy to make candy. My family wants to go to the city to sell it. No, I haven't been to the market these days. Today we are going to the city!"

When the aunt heard this, she followed the pomegranate pointer and glanced at the waiting Li Ji and the three of them, and said hurriedly: "Sell it in the city? Your candy is delicious! It will be easy to sell it in the city! I It’s rare to meet you, please sell me two packs first!”

Pomegranate nodded and said ok, and hurriedly led her over there, "Second brother, get two big bags for our aunt!"

Li Rongyu had seen this coming, and when he heard the sound, he hurriedly took out two large bags of fructose from the basket on his shoulder.

Pomegranate took it and handed it to the aunt, "Aunt, this time we also have red fructose, which is mixed with sugar. Look, there are still 20 pieces in a pack of the same kind!"

The aunt looked at the pomegranate and opened the paper package, revealing that there were orange, orange and red fructose inside. In addition to small animal-shaped ones, there were also flower-shaped ones. She was also surprised and said, "Your family is really thoughtful in making candies." What a coincidence! This candy is so exquisite that I can’t even bear to eat it! For such candy, there will definitely be a lot of people buying it in the city!”

"Then let me borrow the good words from my aunt! Please take it, aunt! I wish you a happy life! You are welcome to buy again next time!" Pomegranate grinned and took a large handful of copper plates handed over by her aunt and watched them go. Aunt.

A few people then crossed the bridge to the other side and continued walking along Shangguan Road towards Luoshui City. As they walked, they bit into the big hot meat buns, choked on the food and then took a sip of the hot mutton soup.

After eating this meat-stuffed mutton soup, I felt something in my stomach, and my whole body felt a lot warmer. I felt a lot more energetic when I walked around.

The haze gradually dissipated, the sun broke through the clouds, and the whole earth became warm.

It was estimated that it was almost ten o'clock, and Shiliu's feet were so heavy that she couldn't lift them up. Finally, she heard the roar of people in front of her. Not long after, I saw with my own eyes the source of the bustling crowd - the large wharf on the majestic Luoshui River was bustling with traffic, boats were moored, and there were various vendors selling goods on both sides of the wharf. It was like a small market outside the city. , that’s a lively scene.

It is indeed a large dock on the Luoshui River. There are boats going to Fucheng and the provincial capital. The excitement is not comparable to that of Dafengji Dock.

When they came back for the first time, Pomegranate, Li Rongzong and the other three were dumbfounded.

The two brothers Li Rongzong were really dumbfounded. They had never seen such liveliness and so many ships. Shiliu was not really dumbfounded. They only looked at the lively scene of this antique pier, which would never be seen in future generations. How? Can it not be shocking?
She was fascinated by it for a moment and was quite interested in it. It turns out that this is how the ancient people carried big bags onto and off the ship? It turns out that the ancient three-story passenger ship was so exquisite and beautiful——

When Li Jihe saw the stupid looks of the children, he also pursed his lips and smiled without urging him. He thought back when he first followed his uncle and father to the city to deliver taxes and grains, and when he passed by this place, it was nothing compared to the children. It would be much stupider!
Now that many years have passed, the Luoshui River Pier has become more lively and grand, and he still feels amazed when he looks at it now.

If we don’t call it a city, this city is different!

This is still outside the city. When we enter the city, there are even more things that will make the children dumbfounded!
Thinking like this, Li Jihe couldn't help but wake up a few children who were in a daze, and told them to follow him closely when they enter the city later, don't run around, use your tricks, and don't be rushed by the crowd in the city. Dispersed.

He also told Li Rongzong and Li Rongzong to take good care of their sister, and not forget to explain it carefully to a few people. If they are really separated, don't be afraid. They must find someone to ask about Jixiang Restaurant. Their sixth uncle Li Jili is the accountant at Jixiang Restaurant!
The three of them nodded, indicating that they had all taken note of it, and then they continued to go to the city gate and lined up to enter the city.

Luoshui City is one of the largest counties under the jurisdiction of Dayun Mansion. It has a large population and is prosperous. The people's lives are better off than those in other counties. The magistrate of Luoshui County is also a rare honest official.

Therefore, entering the city does not charge an entry tax like some counties do, and it is not a special time. When there are many people, you can queue up and enter the city.

After a while, Shiliu and the other two entered the city gate smoothly and passed through the city gate corridor. The scene of people flowing in front of them also came into view. They saw that the streets in the city were wide and orderly, with many shops on both sides. , row after row of combs, majestic and majestic.

Pomegranate's eyes turned around and she looked in admiration, this is Luoshui City!

She's finally in town!

"Dad! This city is so lively!" Li Rongzong beside him had already exclaimed in surprise.

"Really? There are a lot of people here! It's the new year again, so there are even more people! You guys should follow me closely!" Li Jihe responded with a smile.

"There are so many people, where can we go to hawk?" Li Rongyu couldn't help but ask.

Speaking of this, Li Jihe also encountered difficulties. He went to the city almost every year, but he always went to the city to deliver grain taxes and find part-time workers, but he never came to sell anything. He had no idea where to sell. I know!

Turning his eyes, he saw the hawker in front carrying candied haws and haystacks walking around. He immediately said: "I think there are so many people at the moment. It's better to hurry up than to hurry up. How about we start selling while walking?"

(End of this chapter)

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