Chapter 541 Shocking, a local dog has entered the city?

"This government only takes one or two taels of silver from us every month. It's like the reincarnation of a bodhisattva!"

"Besides, without the support of the government, how could we be where we are today!"

"If you continue to say something bad about our Lingzhou government, don't blame me for not receiving you."

"How dare you!"

Jing Li's face turned cold, and he was about to explode, but was stopped by Emperor Yu: "Old man, how can you make a living with one or two taels of silver a month?"

Yu Huang's face was full of confusion. It was obviously the government that was exploiting the people, so why was this old man still speaking for the government?

Could it be that the cruel officials in Lingzhou City have reached the point where the people dared to be angry but not speak out?

"Hmph!"

"Don't look at the fact that I have a lame leg. Under this parapet, I can sell hundreds of hand-pulled pancakes a day!"

"I can make at least three or five taels of silver a month!"

"The government only charges us one tael, which is His Royal Highness Prince Yong... If it was when Prince Huai was here... Hehe!"

The old man didn't continue talking. He glanced at Emperor Yu and continued, "From your accent, you are from the capital, right?"

When the old man suddenly spoke in dialect, Emperor Yu was also startled: "Are you from the capital?"

"Yes!"

"My son died in the west, and I sent my wife away last year. I have no one to rely on in the capital. In addition, I have a lame leg, so I was originally going to leave."

"Who knew that His Royal Highness Prince Yong actually sent someone to The capital city will take us useless people!"

"Yes... the one in the wheelchair has no children and is also a lonely man. However, he fought with the barbarians on the battlefield and his hands are stained with blood."

"And that old woman, her three sons all died on the way to the southern expedition two years ago."

"Most of these people under the tower were taken from the capital city by His Royal Highness Prince Yong. They have no one to rely on. It was His Royal Highness Prince Yong who gave us old useless people a way to live!"

"Hey!"

"Although my son is gone, I am living a comfortable life. When I close the stall at night, I can go to the Linghu Lake to listen to some music!"

Looking at the old man's proud face, Emperor Yu and Jing Li and his entourage were silent, looking at the figures beside them, their eyes were full of melancholy.

"Did any yamen runners ask for money from you privately?"

"Hey?" The old man was depressed when he heard this: "Why are you so annoying?"

"Let's not talk about the yamen runners here, they are all locals. Who dares to oppress the villagers? The government doesn't need to intervene. Do you think the people here can drown him with spit!"

"We are from all over the village. Who dares to ride on our heads?"

"Besides, the Prince Yong's Mansion and the Lingzhou government have clearly stipulated that anyone who dares to oppress the people, embezzle and accept bribes will be severely punished!"

As the old man spoke, he skillfully wrapped the pancake with paper and handed it over: "I will move to the snack street after working for another three or two months."

"It's still too quiet here."

"Snack street?"

Yu Huang caught the key words, and his eyes subconsciously looked around, looking at the noisy flow of people. Is it quiet here?

"Uncle, what is the snack street?"

"Hey!"

The old man smiled and explained softly: "The snack street is a street in the city, and it is also one of the characteristics of my Lingzhou City. If the guests like to eat, they can find their own taste in the snack street, no matter they come from the south or the north!"

"His Royal Highness Prince Yong has invited chefs, masters, and descendants of famous food from all over the country!"

"Gather them in the snack street, and eat all over the world in one street!"

"Wait for the old man to move in, hey, I can go to the brothel more times a month."

Zhao Huaiyuan and others looked at the old man with admiration: "The old man is still strong, the younger generation admires him!"

"Master, shall we go into the city too?"

"Yes!"

Emperor Yu nodded, his eyes looked towards the city gate, and the group was about to enter, but was stopped by the yamen runners under the city tower.

"Everyone, you can't ride a horse in the city, but you can take a carriage!"

"Okay!"

Emperor Yu cooperated very well and got off the horse. Zhao Huaiyuan grabbed a hand-pulled pancake with one hand and stuffed it into his mouth, his eyes constantly looking towards the city.

As soon as everyone entered the city, they were stunned by the scene in front of them.

The wide street was divided in the middle, and there were carriages, pedestrians, and peddlers on both sides, and it was endless. The most terrifying thing was that this street was nearly ten feet wide!

"Are you from other places?"

"Yes!"

Emperor Yu had not yet recovered from the shock in front of him, and saw a young man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and his face was full of shrewdness coming up: "I am a pawnshop, do you need any help?"

As the boy said, he took the reins from Jing Li and said with a smile: "Our Lingzhou City is very different from before. If you are here for the first time, what do you need to do? With my help, it should be much smoother!"

"Well!"

Emperor Yu also nodded and said softly: "In that case , take us to the post station first, and ask for a good one."

"Okay!"

"Master, I wonder how many stars you plan to stay in?"

"Oh?" Yu Huang showed a puzzled look on his face: "Anything else to say?"

"Of course!"

"The hundreds of post stations in this city are rated by the government and divided into one to three stars, with one star being the lowest and three stars being the highest!"

"The prices are also different!"

"Looking at the master's clothes, I think he wants to stay in a three-star post station."

"Interesting!"

Yu Huang laughed and clapped his hands. He looked at Jing Li and said with a smile: "In that case, take us to the three-star post station!"

"Okay, sir, follow me!"

Under the guidance of the boy, Emperor Yu and his party walked smoothly on the street. The shops on both sides were crowded with people. It was late today, and the shopkeepers hung up lanterns. The noisy flow of people was telling the prosperity of this city!

"The theater is about to open!"

"What is the song today?"

"I heard that Mu Guiying is in charge, and the song was personally composed by His Royal Highness Prince Yong!"

"Let's go!"

A shout on the street caught Emperor Yu's attention, and then he looked at the boy next to him: "Where is this theater?"

"But it's a brothel?"

"No!" The boy grinned and explained softly: "The theater is a place for performances, which is different from a brothel!"

"You can understand it as a theater, but it is different from an ordinary theater. There are all kinds of mysteries, and you have to experience it yourself!"

"Okay!"

Emperor Yu also Without asking any more questions, the group arrived at the inn, and the boy said: "Several guests are from other places. Please register your identity and you can stay!"

"You can go to the most famous Baixiangju in Lingzhou City to try it later."

"This Baixiangju is the best restaurant in Lingzhou. It has good color, fragrance and taste. It has always been popular among tourists from other places. I'm afraid there are no seats left now!"

"However, I have made a reservation here in advance. What do you think, guests?"

Emperor Yu looked at the boy deeply, and didn't care. He smiled and nodded: "Since you said so, you have to go and try it!"

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