Early in the morning, everyone set off for the border of Junlan Kingdom.
Not far from the front is the place where the immigration check is carried out.
"Why is it so strict this time? What happened?" At a place less than 100 meters away from the city gate, Xiao Xu raised his eyebrows and invited Huo Ling to ask.
"I don't know about my subordinates. I heard that they were ordered to guard them strictly. Fortunately, we got the customs clearance document before, otherwise it would be difficult to enter the city now." In response to this strengthening of manpower guards, he sent someone to investigate. , unfortunately nothing, can only say that this order came inexplicably.
"Well, when you enter the customs later, no matter what happens, you are not allowed to do it." Xiao Xu had no clue at this time, but he vaguely felt that this matter was a bit strange. Peaceful and secretly fighting, but the diplomatic relations with various countries are still good, and the emperor of Junlan Kingdom should not be most concerned about this customs.
"Yes." Huo Ling nodded. Even if there was no master's order, they would not act rashly.
From the conversation between the two, Chu Qingyan faintly felt that something was wrong. Could it be that there will be any changes in this Junlan Kingdom
Xiao Xu turned around, met her worried eyes, and said, "What are you thinking?"
"Big ice cube, half a month has passed now, we can't make any mistakes." Chu Qingyan was worried.
"Don't worry, I have everything." Xiao Xu is not good at comforting people, so this is the only thing he can say.
Chu Qingyan nodded, but even with his assurance this time, she was still uneasy.
Because they came to Junlan as traders, and they had the proof of their previous contacts, they quickly passed.
The place they went to was the most fringe town in the Junlan Kingdom. It could be said that it was the most mixed place. There were merchants from all over the world, as well as people from the rivers and lakes. There were also many petty thieves.
Chu Qingyan and his party were very low-key, but the goods on the carriage also aroused the jealousy of others, but Huo Ling and others were strong, so they were not easy to bully at first glance, and those greedy eyes only fell on them. One or two eyes reluctantly moved away.
"Master, I heard that Junlan is very rich, but why does this town look so dilapidated?" Xining asked curiously.
Can't blame Xining for asking this, because as soon as they entered the city, they saw loess flying, dilapidated houses, and broken wine flags. People, their clothes are slightly better, basically wearing coarse linen clothes, and there are beggars everywhere.
"Because this is the place where countries border each other, once a war breaks out, these places will bear the brunt of the damage. It goes without saying that the damage is destroyed, so the general emperor will not spend too much effort on developing these places, because if a war is ignited, It wouldn't be a pity either."
Chu Qingyan didn't answer yet, and Jinxin, who got out of the car and led the horse, replied.
Jinxin looked normal, and answered without thinking at all, which surprised Chu Qingyan, "Jinxin, I didn't expect you to know a lot."
"My subordinates don't know either." Chu Qingyan's words made him pause. In fact, he didn't understand why he knew these things.
"Master, is it true that you are right?" Xining turned her head and asked.
Chu Qingyan nodded, "I believe you are right, in order not to waste resources, emperors generally do not develop the economy here, so the people living in the towns around the border will be ready to pack up and flee at any time in the event of a war. ."
Xining nodded, expressing understanding.
"Tu Ling, I think it's getting harder and harder to keep up with the rhythm. To actually see three ten-year-old children discussing this kind of national policy, shouldn't they be playing with mud at this age?" Huo Ling was a little shocked.
Tu Ling glanced at him with disgust, "At this age, I have already mastered two sets of marksmanship."
Mu Ling also replied, "Young master, at this age, I can already carve the Eight Immortals crossing the sea with a piece of wood the size of a palm."
Kong Ling did not lag behind, "At that time, I had already started to study medicine, and it was not a problem to develop more than a dozen poisons."
Huo Ling felt that he was very hurt. He was just complaining. When he was ten years old, he was thrown off a cliff by his master and learned to do light exercise, right
At this time, Father Chu came over, patted him on the shoulder, and said regretfully, "It's okay, you can still learn a lot now! I'll teach you how to dance with reluctance."
Huo Ling twitched the corner of his mouth, lowered his left shoulder, and slowly escaped from Father Chu's claws, then said gratefully, "Thank you, this subordinate thinks that sword dancing is suitable for you."
Father Chu looked at Huo Ling with oil on the soles of his feet, sighed slightly, and said with great pity, "You have little bosom friend, who will listen to Xian Duan?"
"Yuanlang, what are you doing standing up? It's time to eat!"
"Hey, hey, here we go, what's for lunch?"
Father Chu immediately took off his inscrutable appearance and ran over.
At this time, they settled in a tea house. Although the exterior was open, the whole building was almost crooked, but it was surprising that it could still stand upright.
To get to know a place, go where the crowd moves the fastest.
As soon as the group sat down, Xiao Er came up to ask.
"I want to eat beggar chicken, braised lion's head, and eight delicious delicacy!" As soon as Father Chu opened his mouth, the people at the surrounding tables burst into laughter.
Father Chu scratched his head and asked the people around him, "Cai Cai, did Dad say it wrong? Are these dish names funny?"
Chu Qingyan pulled her father's sleeve and whispered, "Father, these places don't have the dishes you want."
"Oh, then I'll change it to something else," Father Chu thought seriously, and then said to Xiao Er, "Then let's get abalone and sea cucumber casually!"
Xiao Er was very embarrassed, "Guest officer, we don't have these swimmers in the water."
"You can also fly that day!" Father Chu looked reluctant.
Chu Qingyan felt that she had really convinced her father.
"Second brother, you can serve whatever signature dishes you have here!" Chu Qingyan opened her mouth to save the embarrassment of the second shopkeeper.
"Okay, guest officer!"
Father Chu shook his head in disappointment, "There is no delicious food."
The people around were laughing hard, but it was also because of Father Chu's gags that many of the vigilant eyes around him turned away. It was just a pair of sons and brothers who came out with a pair of stupid parents and weak mothers, and there was nothing to be alarmed about.
While waiting for the dishes, Chu Qingyan heard drinking, punching, and all kinds of arguments coming from all around.
"Hey, Brother Xu, have you heard? The court is going to be turbulent again recently!"
"Brother, what do you mean, our emperor has just ascended the throne, so what can happen?"
The two men dressed as scholars were discussing in a low voice.
Xiao Xu held the teacup's hand for a while, his eyes darkened.