Princess of Nongmen

Chapter 1439 Little Grasshopper

Liu Ya could already clearly feel that someone in the cabin was watching this way.But she was not in a hurry, she just waited peacefully on the pier for Yu Datou to write back to her.

After waiting for a while, Yu Datou ran back, followed by a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy.

The young man looks like he has been working outside all year round, so he is tanned.She was still wearing an unlined jacket in such a cold day, her face was pale and her lips were blue from the cold.

Yu Datou led the young man to Liu Ya, and said, "Master, his name is Little Grasshopper, and his master's boat also passed by Xiyue Prefecture. Our boat will be loaded tonight and we will leave tomorrow morning. Their The boat sailed half a day later than ours. But their boats are smaller and lighter, and they may catch up with us on the road. Can you see if it’s okay to take their boat? If yes, let the little grasshopper take you there. Their The ship is still parked in the downstream river mouth, and they will come to load the cargo after our ship leaves."

Liu Ya said: "Okay, as long as you can arrive on time. Thank you Brother Yu for your help." Then she said to Little Grasshopper: "Then please take me there."

The little grasshopper nodded, and said to Yu Datou, "Brother Datou, then I'm leaving."

Yu Datou waved his hands and said: "Go, go, treat this young master well."

The little grasshopper led Liu Ya to trot downstream.It wasn't that he was in such a hurry, but that his clothes were thin, and he would get cold if he walked slowly.

Liu Ya followed behind him, and had to keep walking all the way.He asked: "It's so cold, why don't you wear more? Is it difficult at home?"

Little Grasshopper nodded and said: "My family is poor, but I also have cotton coats. I took them off just now when I was cleaning up the cargo hold on the boat. Brother Big Tou asked me to come and get someone, so I ran out quickly and forgot to wear them."

Liu Ya took out five cents, handed it to him, and said, "Please take a trip in the cold, this is thank you."

The little grasshopper looked at the copper plate, but did not reach out to pick it up. Instead, he hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, I'm just running for an errand. How can I ask for money for leading the way. Young master, please keep it. When you are away from home, you should leave more money." On the body."

Liu Ya smiled and took a few steps to grab the little grasshopper, handed him the copper plate, and said, "There is not much money, not even enough to buy you a bowl of noodles. Don't worry about it, keep it. I will take your bus for the next two days." The boat may need more care from you."

The little grasshopper pursed his lips, looked at the money again, took two copper coins, and returned the rest to Liu Ya.Said: "This is enough. No one has ever given me a reward before. Thank you son."

Liu Ya felt that this kid was honest, he didn't want any money, and he didn't ask for much.

But this is really rare, so I took back the remaining three Wen.Anyway, I'm on the boat for the past few days, so just give him another chance.

The little grasshopper started to trot again, but he talked too much.

He said to Liu Ya: "My master's boat is not as big as Liu's boat, but it can go fast, and the captain and sailors are also good hands. I heard from Brother Datou that the young master is in a hurry, so the young master will sit on our boat. Don't worry, it's fast and safe, maybe you can really catch up with the Liu family's boat."

Liu Ya said: "Yes, it's too urgent to arrive before the first day of junior high school."

Because I walked in a hurry, it didn't take long to arrive at a river mouth.This is not the confluence of big rivers and small rivers, but a bay of this river, and several cargo ships are parked here.

The little grasshopper pointed to the outermost cargo ship and said, "That is my master's ship."

Liu Ya looked in the direction of the little grasshopper's finger, and saw that this boat was indeed not as big as the one just now, and it was single-story, with only a few passenger cabins in the middle, and the front and back were used for cargo.

But this boat looks quite new, and it is estimated that it can run fast.

Little Grasshopper led Liu Ya onto the boat, took her all the way to the cabins, and arranged for her to live in one of them.

The little grasshopper said again: "We stay at home when the boat is not sailing, and we don't come here until the boat is sailing. But he has a good relationship with Brother Datou, and Brother Datou will arrange for you to board the boat, so you can stay here with peace of mind." When we get back, I'll bring him to see you. As for the fare for the ride, you have to talk to the head yourself. What I say doesn't count, and what the big brother says doesn't count."

Liu Ya said: "Okay, I understand. Thank you."

The little grasshopper was about to go out, but stopped at the door, turned back and said to Liu Ya in a low voice: "Master, we usually take one guest on this boat, and we collect money separately for one day and one night, three for the day and three for the night." Ten coins, not to mention the food. You have to count the money separately if you want to eat and drink on the boat. Don't look at this boat walking on the river, but the river water can't be drunk directly, so a pot of boiling water costs money. You go to Xiyue Prefecture at least It takes three days to travel by water, and you tell the leader, and you will be given 150 Wen in total, and you will be given food, drink, and accommodation on the boat. You can just say that Brother Big Tou gave you this price, and the leader will agree."

Liu Ya understands that this is because she gave the little grasshopper a little sweetness, so he kindly told herself some internal low price quotations.

It seems that no matter ancient or modern, as long as you go out, you may encounter all kinds of unreasonable fees.However, there is an insider's reminder that it can save money and trouble.

Liu Ya said, "Thank you, little grasshopper. I'll tell him when I get my head around it."

The little grasshopper nodded, said "no thanks", then turned and left.

Only then did Liu Ya slowly look at the cabin.The cabin on the ship is very small, so simple that it can be described as shabby.Entering the room is a large place to stand on, a small wooden bed with four legs nailed to the floor, and nothing else.

Liu Ya has neither luggage nor picky about the environment.As soon as she put the things away, she sat on the bed and took out the scallion pancakes that the buddy had prepared for her before.

While eating, the little grasshopper came again, carrying a steaming copper pot, put it on the table, and said, "My lord, let's drink some hot water. The boat is not sailing, and the water is free. "

Liu Ya smiled and asked: "Then the boat is not sailing, can I stay here tonight?"

The little grasshopper said: "Of course. Tomorrow before dawn, we will sail to the wharf over there to line up. When Liu's big ship leaves, we will dock immediately to load the cargo, and then we will set off. Our ship Small, this is the quick money. It takes half a day faster than other ships to attract business. So you stay here tonight, and you don’t have to get up when you sail tomorrow morning. You can go straight away after the cargo is loaded. If you go elsewhere Staying here, I still have to wait for you to get on the boat, which will delay things."

Of course Liu Ya understands that this small boat business also has their own way of survival.

After the little grasshopper finished speaking, she left again. While eating scallion pancakes, Liu Ya began to wonder what happened to the thieves on the Liu family's boat.

(End of this chapter)