In addition to selling all kinds of small items, many people came out carrying fabrics. There was an oilcloth spread on the ground, and there were pieces of particularly brightly colored fabrics on it.
There were all kinds of strange patterns on it, Man Bao couldn't help looking at it again and again, Bai Shan simply held her hand and looked forward.
The vendor excitedly opened a piece of cloth and showed them the pattern, "Do you think the color of this cloth is particularly correct? This pattern is also carefully traced by us, and it is a high-quality material."
Man Bao stretched out his hand to touch it. The color is beautiful and the pattern is gorgeous, but the material is a bit thick, and it can't even compare with the fine cotton feel, let alone silk and satin.
Wearing this kind of fabric on such a hot day is actually a bit airtight.
Bai Shan also felt that the material was average, but it was okay to wear it happily, so he asked the price.
The vendor had witnessed their asking for the price of the stone just now, so after changing his mind, he quoted: "One tael of silver."
Bai Shan: ...do they look like a fool with a lot of money
He glanced at the other party, thought about the price of the second-grade fine cotton, and said, "Three hundred Wen a piece, can you sell it?"
The vendor opened his mouth, and saw that both of them were looking at him with round eyes. He suspected that if he raised the price again, the other party might walk away as ruthlessly as he had treated the vendor just now, so he hesitated for a while before nodding: "Sell."
So Bai Shan bought a piece of cloth for three hundred wen.
The vendors on the side saw that they had made a deal, and they started to sell more enthusiastically. Many people put out all the melons and fruits that they could not eat at home, but it was a pity that Manbao and the others had eaten it this afternoon. The melon was cold in nature and hurt the stomach, so Man Bao told them not to eat too much.
So everyone lingered on those melons and fruits for a while, but still didn't say they would buy them. They just asked the price and decided to compare the prices tomorrow.
A group of people withdrew their hands regretfully, then turned around and went back, discussing in a low voice, "Didn't it mean that no one buys the melons and fruits here? Why are they sold more expensive than those in our capital?"
Man Bao said: "Tomorrow I will look around, maybe there are cheaper ones elsewhere, but this place is really good, and there is a stall at the door, so convenient."
Bai Shan didn't know that these booths were temporarily set up for them, so he nodded, "Looking at the town, it's quite bustling. Even if there are fewer customers outside, they themselves are also very lively."
The vendors were heartbroken when they saw them enter the house just like that. Fortunately, the soldiers who came with them also ran out to join in the fun after eating dinner and taking a bath. Although there were not many buyers, there were some transactions. , the most important thing is that it is popular.
Since April this year, the merchants who should have come have not come, and the town has been silent for two months.
Originally, this time of the year is the busiest time for the town. Whether it is the businessmen from the Central Plains who are going to the Western Regions or the businessmen from the Western Regions who are going to the Central Plains, most of them have to pass through here, otherwise their town will not be built so well.
Generally speaking, June to September is the peak time for visitors to their town, and the money they earn in these four months is more than what they earn in a year from grazing and planting.
Bai Shan and the others didn't know this at first, but after a few more days, they will know.
Nie Canjun restrained his subordinates, allowed them to play in the small town, maybe they went hunting on horseback, but they were not allowed to conflict with the local residents. He said: "Whoever insults the local people and causes trouble, will be dealt with by military law."
So at the beginning, the soldiers didn't dare to go far. After getting up every day, they practiced in the yard and then fell asleep.
They have been on their way all this time, and they went up the mountain to kill horse thieves a few days ago. It is impossible to say that they are not tired. It was the time when they were short of sleep, so they hid in the house and slept for the first two days without doing anything.
Man Bao and the others were just the opposite. Early in the morning, when the morning light shone through the window into the house, Man Bao opened her eyes in the sunshine, then she blinked, and when she woke up, she happily got up from the bed .
After a good sleep, her body felt relaxed. She stretched her waist vigorously, then turned around and opened the window to take a look outside.
I saw that the outside was already bustling, and there were not many people hawking, but there were quite a few people busy by the lake, some were washing clothes by the lake, and some were washing vegetables and rice, it was just that the places were divided.
Man Bao leaned on the window sill with his chin propped up and looked out. It was a large lake, and a dense forest stretched out from the lake. If she hadn't looked far and saw the yellow desert on both sides, she would have thought it was a lake. Yizhou is a place with abundant water resources.
Zhou Liru, who was separated by a screen from her, seemed to be awakened by her. She yawned and got up, and looked in from behind the screen. Yawned: "I'm not going anywhere today..."
Man Bao was a little disappointed, "Okay, then I'll get up by myself."
Like Zhou Liru, there were quite a few people who chose to stay in bed the next day. At this time, except for Mr. Zhuang, Bai Shan was the only one who could get up.
When the three masters and apprentices met in the yard, Mr. Zhuang nodded in satisfaction, and said to the two of them, "Don't worry about them, let's go out and have breakfast."
So the three masters and apprentices went out with Daji and two guards.
The guards sleeping on the east and west sides took a look and then continued to lie still. There were four carriages parked in the yard, two were empty blue cloth carriages, and the other two were loaded with a lot of luggage. Yesterday they only The daily luggage of the masters, such as gold, silver, jewelry and fabrics, are still in the box. It is estimated that they will be packed up and put in the room in the afternoon, so we have to be careful at this time, and no one can touch them. Get things in order.
Bai Shan and the others went out, and the guards looked at the master after closing the door.
Bai Shan and Man Bao pointed out: "Sir, we passed by there yesterday, there are many shops, including restaurants."
They had already eaten at Al's inn last night, and they planned to change places to eat today.
Mr. Zhuang glanced along, then turned around and said: "Then let's go, look along the past."
Most people eat pancakes here in the morning, and there are very few noodles, let alone porridge.
But there is a lot of goat milk here, one penny a bowl, boiled, and three pennies a bowl with tea.
That's right, goat's milk is not expensive, but tea is the most expensive, which is exactly the opposite of Central Plains.
Bai Shan tried a bowl of goat's milk without tea, took a last bite and put it aside, and ordered the goat's milk with tea again.
The three masters and apprentices only had one mouthful of cake and one mouthful of milk, but they ate with relish.
The guards on the side also have a good appetite, as long as they are on the road, they will not relax, especially after experiencing bandit suppression and treasure hunting a few days ago, they are even more nervous. of.
In the eyes of the town residents, these new guests are very kind, and even the guards look foolish. It looks easy to deceive, but it's a pity that the young masters and ladies don't seem to take money, so they are stingy. , They don’t buy things that are more expensive. And it's very challenging.
see you at six pm