On the second day, before dawn, Li Hao was called. After washing, Li Jiandu had already put the rocking chair on the car outside, and the fish were all hunched and strung up with bamboo poles. Then he carried a bag with him, and then carried a few bamboo tubes with water inside.

At this time, Li Hao went out and saw people outside, so he hurriedly greeted Uncle Zhang and Uncle Li, and then walked to his father's side.

When the things were put away, they set off and walked towards the entrance of the village. Along the way, several families also joined in, and those with heavy objects were put in the car, and the light things were carried with them, and then they went to Jiangdu County together.

In addition, when it comes to carriages, this is still one of the two big families in the village, the main family's surname is Cheng, and the Zhang brothers in Li Jian's mouth are the stewards of the Cheng family. They basically have to go to the city every month to buy, and they will bring a few carriages together, and the Cheng family here is quite generous, as long as it does not affect them, they will also help transport some things along the way. Therefore, if the people in the village want to go to the city to sell goods, they will generally follow them all the way, and of course they will give some money as freight.

For example, this time, scattered people came to seven or eight families to catch the market together. Put the heavy stuff in the car and walk together. This way is talking and laughing, and it is also brisk, and at this time, someone asked Li Hao how he fished yesterday and how he could catch so much. also asked Li Jian why the fish was tied up like this, it looked very strange, and this fish was brought into the city, and it died on the way, it was still useful.

At this time, Li Jian only smiled and did not speak. Li Hao thought in his heart that he must not be able to tell the truth about fishing bait, otherwise it would reach Wei's ears, and he would suffer. Moreover, sesame oil and wine themselves are expensive, and they are often used for fishing, and the capital may not be able to earn back, and these people will not be willing to do so if they want to come to the village.

But the method of bowfish can still be said, so that in the future, everyone can catch more fish, more or less subsidize some households, and this matter can not be concealed for a long time, and at the same time, it is really not much money, just a scattered money. But I'm sorry for Erniu's real children, if this fish can be sold in the future, it is estimated that they will not be able to eat fish many times.

Then Li Hao explained the method of bowfish and the general principle step by step, and told everyone that they had tried it yesterday, and the fish was still alive and kicking after leaving the water overnight.

After listening to this, everyone quickly wrote it down, and no one spoke. Zhang Hu, the eldest brother of the Zhang family, asked curiously: "I have never heard of your method, did you come up with it yourself?" ”

Li Hao replied with a smile: "Uncle Zhang, how can I have this ability, if I am not a person who really makes a living from this, then I can think of this method." I read it from an ancient book, which said that this method was researched by fishermen on Quang Nam West Road. ”

After listening to this, Zhang Hu said: "Yes, I said that you are young, where did you get your whimsical ideas, but at your young age, you can read by yourself, and that is also amazing." ”

With that, he left and walked to the front of the group.

Then the team walked slowly all the way, Li Hao followed Li Jian's side and walked slowly, and when he was tired, he climbed to the side of the car and sat for a while to see the scenery on the side of the road.

If you want to talk about this official road, there is a Jiangnan weather. At this time, I watched the sun slowly rising in the east, but the moon in the west was still lingering. The willows on both sides are green, taking the lead in showing their demeanor under the caress of the breeze.

Li Hao was very charming, and walked all the way like this, waiting for the sun to completely rise in the sky. Li Hao saw the towering city wall from a distance, which was not at all as low as Li Hao imagined.

Of course, it is true that Jiangdu County cannot be regarded as a county seat, because Yangzhou is the capital of Huainan East Road, and Jiangdu County is where the Yangzhou Prefecture Yazhi is located, so the yamen of the state capital and county in the city gather together for future generations, which is the provincial capital.

When we walked further to the city gate, there was already a long queue at the city gate. , they followed behind and slowly entered the city, and when they entered the city, Li Hao could see someone collecting taxes there at the gate of the city. When Li Hao and them arrived, they saw Li Jian step forward and pay a few pennies, and then everyone was released.

When he walked in, Li Hao took the time to ask Li Jian why he was the only one in this team. Li Jian told him: "Because the officials are benevolent, it is stipulated that the trade of clothes, cloth, grain, chickens and fish, vegetables and fruits, charcoal, and porcelain and pottery for ordinary people is not subject to taxes. But furniture like ours needs to pay a tax, which is 50 taxes according to the law. But loose pieces like ours basically don't care too much, just give a few pennies and let it go."

After listening to this, Li Hao nodded thoughtfully. Thinking that the Song Dynasty is no wonder that commerce is developed, and the 2% commercial tax is really not high.

Then everyone went into the city, and then they went about their own business. Li Jian and the carriage pulled the goods to the market first, but this way attracted Li Hao's attention, ten miles long street, there are small buildings with heavy eaves next to it. Around the signs, the shops are open, and the streets and alleys are noisy. The crowd was bustling and shouting. In front of a newly opened teahouse, several juniors clapped their hands to solicit customers. In the open space of the street, there are several jugglers, dancing knives and guns, singing and fighting, and the gongs are striking like thunder, attracting loud applause from onlookers.

This scene is really attractive to modern people who have spent a month in the ancient countryside. Let Li Hao look around while walking, until he reached the market stall, Li Jian spent two pennies to rent a stall, Li Jian took out all the rocking chairs and fish in the car, and Li Hao also helped put things down. And Li Yi also took down the rabbit skins, vegetables and fruits and other mountain goods he brought to sell them together.

After unloading the things, the Zhang brothers took the car away to buy goods.

At this time, Li Hao saw that the stall next to him was a snack stall, and set up a felt shed outside, with five tables for guests to eat, and two tables had already been made and then ate meat buns and chaos. Smelling the fragrance of meat buns, Li Hao felt that his saliva was about to stay. Li Jian saw his son's gluttony, smiled, and then asked Li Yidao: Do you want to buy a steamed bun to eat?

Li Yi smiled innocently and said, "No, you can just eat and buy it yourself, when I came over, I brought cakes to eat." ”

Li Jian listened, thought about it, walked to the stall, and bought three meat buns (of course, in the Song Dynasty, it should be said to be called meat steamed buns), spending a total of six yuan. Then he walked back, handed one to Li Hao, kept one for himself, and then took the remaining one to Li Yi.

Li Yi looked at the meat steamed bun and said, "No, you can just give it to Li Hao, I'll just eat the cake." And when he spoke, he took bread out of his baggage.

Li Jian directly stuffed the meat steamed bun into Li Yi's hand and said, "It's okay." Let's taste it together, and I will ask you to help take care of Li Hao later, what's wrong with you eating a meat steamed bun. ”

At this time, Li Hao finished taking the meat steamed buns, and he was not polite, and ate them directly. Hearing Li Jian's words, he puffed up and said, "Yes, Uncle Li, hurry up and eat it, this taste is really good, hurry up and eat it." It's also too gluttonous, after all, it was the first time Li Hao saw meat buns in ancient times, and he felt fragrant when he smelled it.

When Li Yi heard this, he didn't bother anymore and ate it.

After eating, drinking water, and then packing up everything you brought. It was already mid-air, and there were more and more people in the bazaar, shouting and selling, suddenly calling women, and laughing one after another, and the voices of people were boiling.

Then, by about noon, the things were basically sold out, after all, there were not many things, so they began to close the stall.

At this time, Li Jian said to Li Hao: "Later, you will follow your Uncle Li, don't mess around, it's not easy to find people in the city." Then he counted ten cents and gave it to Li Hao. said: "You can take the ten cents, you can buy something to eat by yourself at noon, and you can also buy something you like on the rest of the way." ”

Then he turned his head to Li Yi and said, "I'll trouble you to take care of Li Hao." ”

Li Yi said: "No, I'm just going to buy some needlework anyway, there's nothing else to do, I'll take Li Hao around the city later." When the time is almost up, we will meet at the city gate. ”

Li Jian replied: "I'm done here, and I'll go to the city gate." ”

At this time, Li Hao interjected and asked, "You and your mother said that you have something to inquire, what is the matter?" ”

Li Jian thought about it, but still didn't say it, for fear that if there was a question asked by the school, the child would be disappointed. He said, "Child, why are you asking so much, remember to follow people and don't run around, you know?" ”

Li Hao asked casually, but he didn't care when he heard it. And he said, "Yes, yes, got it."

Then when Li Jian turned around and left, Li Yi took Li Hao to the needlework shop first.