It was evening when Xiao Yuan and the other three left the palace. When they reached the street, night had already fallen.
Although it is night, the liveliness has not diminished at all. The street market is brightly lit and people are coming and going. Various vendors are placed on the street. Pedestrians stop and bustle. Although it is a bit crowded, it creates a different kind of prosperity.
Looking at this scene, Xu Zongcheng couldn't help but sigh: "After the war, Chuzhou is still prosperous."
In fact, the Chu capital did not suffer any harm in this war, and the Qin army had strict military discipline. After entering the city, they did not dare to disturb the people at all. The people here had no intention of resisting at all, but were very accepting and restored the scene to the past. , and it only took a few days.
Xiao Yuan smiled and said: "The night market in Chuzhou is very unique. It is much more lively than Qinzhou, but it still needs improvement."
"What the king means..."
"kindness?"
Just as Xu Zongcheng spoke, Xiao Yuan glanced at him displeased.
The latter quickly changed his words: "Young Master means..."
"Look." Xiao Yuan pointed not far away, where there was a carriage, walking with difficulty among the bustling crowd. Sometimes, the driver had to get down and ask the roadside stall to move.
And this carriage also caused serious congestion in the night market.
Because many stalls are placed on the roadside at night, and some tables and chairs occupy a lot of space.
Seeing this, Xu Zongcheng said tentatively: "Young Master means to clean up the stalls."
"No." Xiao Yuandao: "The night market should look like a night market. This is a place where people like to come, and it is a lively place. Horse-drawn carriages should not appear. Just imagine, if the horse is frightened, in this bustling crowd , How many people will be trampled to death and injured?”
"Therefore, in this matter, a special night market street should be set up, and carriages should be prohibited from passing within the night market."
This is equivalent to the current pedestrian street. Xu Zongcheng nodded in agreement: "Young master's words are reasonable. I will take note of it and will issue an official document immediately."
"Okay, let's find a place to sit."
Xiao Yuan said and found a stall nearby.
The three of them were all in casual clothes. After sitting down, the boss immediately came over, wiped the table with a rag, and said with a smile: "Three guests, the shop only sells one thing, shredded fish porridge, fifteen yuan a piece. Bowl, do you want to try it?"
"Then let's have three bowls," Xiao Yuan said.
"Okay, please wait a moment, sir. I'll be ready soon."
This is a night market snack, so it was cooked quickly. Before long, three steaming bowls of shredded fish porridge were served.
"It smells so good." Xiao Yuan couldn't help but say it before picking up the spoon.
But Xu Zongcheng moved the corner of his mouth and said: "Sir, how could you eat such roadside snacks with your status..."
"Zong Cheng's words are wrong. Real delicacies are often found among the people." Xiao Yuan said cheerfully: "If you don't believe it, try it. I can guarantee that this is Jiangnan delicacy that you have never tasted."
Xu Hu also joked: "Mr. Xu, we are just scholars who pay more attention to etiquette."
As he spoke, he picked up the spoon and took a big bite. At the same time, he said vaguely: "Well, it's delicious. Young Master, I want another bowl..."
Seeing this, Xu Zongcheng also picked up the spoon, tasted it briefly, and then nodded repeatedly: "It is indeed very fresh and tender."
"Haha." Xiao Yuan was happy.
After the three of them finished eating, Xu Hu paid and settled the bill. Xiao Yuan casually chatted with the boss and said, "Boss, this night market is so prosperous, so the business must be good."
He was dressed in brocade clothes and had a hosta in his hair. He looked like a handsome young man.
The boss was quite talkative. Hearing this, he said: "To be fair to you, my business is not bad, but the money I make is sometimes not enough to pay."
"Oh?" Xiao Yuan frowned slightly and said in confusion: "I heard that the Qin State's policy never collects taxes indiscriminately. Why is this happening?"
"Young Master is right. In the past, there were a lot of miscellaneous taxes and everyone could not make ends meet. Many people did not dare to do business. Now that the Qin army has entered the city, the policy has also changed. Everyone is happy, and now there is more prosperity. It’s a scene like this, but the bully who collects money is always there, and we, ordinary people, don’t dare to refuse to pay..."
"Why do they charge money?"
"They say it's some protection money, but in fact, they are just a bunch of hooligans. If you don't give them money, they will destroy your stall and often bring people to make trouble, making it impossible for you to do business."
Hearing this, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but look at Xu Zongcheng, then looked at the boss and said: "I believe the government will definitely take care of this matter, but it's just not too late yet."
"I hope so." The boss shook his head and couldn't help but sigh.
After leaving here, the three of them strolled casually. Xiao Yuan said to Xu Zongcheng: "You also heard what the stall owner said just now. We have just regained Jiangnan, and many problems have not been solved. Not only is there the previous harsh government, The remnant, some bully forces among the people are even more entrenched, no matter how big or small the matter is, Zongcheng, you, the order of Chuzhou, must take good care of it."
"Don't worry, young master, in two days, I will order the Wuwei Mansion to completely eliminate the bullies, strengthen local security, and at the same time, eliminate all remaining tyranny." Xu Zongcheng said.
"Well, we're almost done shopping, let's go back."
The three of them walked out of the night market street and were about to go back to the Chu Palace when they heard the sound of neat infantry running in front of them.
Immediately afterwards, a large number of officers and soldiers divided into two teams and directly put the streets on both sides under martial law.
In such a situation, the people around him stopped to give way, stopped to one side, and started talking about it.
Xiao Yuangang frowned, and an officer walked over quickly, knelt down on one knee in front of him, clasped his fists and said, "General Hu Guang, please see your Majesty!"
"What the hell!" Xiao Yuan was naturally unhappy.
"This..." Hearing the dissatisfaction in his tone, Hu Guang swallowed and said cautiously: "Back to the king, I will receive news from Lord Wang Su and worry about the king's safety, so..."
"Okay!" Xiao Yuan understood. At this time, Wang Suyi hurried over, looking out of breath, and said anxiously: "Oh, my king, if you leave the palace, please inform the following. Otherwise, I would have thought that something unexpected happened."
I see.
Xiao Yuan rolled his eyes helplessly. Sometimes, the king is like this. If you want to go out in private, the people below will not know, which will trigger a series of reactions.
Wang Su and others were too worried about themselves. Xiao Yuan could not get angry, so he could only say helplessly: "Okay, okay, I forgot to say, please evacuate the soldiers quickly!"
"No!" Hu Guang responded immediately.
The people standing on both sides naturally started talking at this time.
"I really didn't expect that this young master is actually the King of Qin..."
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