pertwk Chapter 2063: Prosperous City
Chapter 2063: Prosperous City
Chapter 2063: Prosperous City
He Lingchuan rode his horse northward in the autumn wind.
On both sides of the broad official road were rice fields that had just been harvested, stretching all the way to the horizon. The rice stalks had not yet been tied up, and they stood straight in the fields, all with thorns.
The sound of horse hooves startled flocks of birds that were scratching the ground to pick up grains.
The fragrance of green rice is still floating in the wind, and it smells like a good harvest.
There were still farmers working hard in some fields, and when they saw him riding past, they all waved to him:
"General He!"
Along the way, more and more people came.
Especially when getting closer to Panlong City, the scene on the official road was so busy that no caravan could move fast and all had to move slowly.
However, when General Hu Yi led his troops back, everyone consciously moved to the side to let the army pass first.
He Lingchuan first reported to the government office, went through some formalities, and then went to the Zhenzheng Office to choose a few exercises.
He met countless acquaintances as he went back and forth, and everyone greeted him with a smile.
Zhong Shengguang had been meeting with diplomatic envoys all day, and was said to have dinner with foreign guests in the evening, so he definitely had no time to see him. So He Lingchuan turned around and went to Shumin Academy first.
It was almost dark at this time, and the street lights were just coming on. Two pairs of oversized lanterns were also replaced at the entrance of Shumin Academy, which just reflected the black dragon totem on the wall, making it look particularly majestic.
Now the horns on the dragon's head have become longer, and the second pair of branches are beginning to appear.
He stepped into the school palace, which was still very quiet for the time being. When he looked up, he saw a waning moon hanging on a sparse toon tree. The wind blew the tree's shadows, and the sound of autumn insects murmured, creating a unique artistic conception.
But this peace will only last until after dinner.
Because Shumi Academy also has classes at night, mainly for adults. He Lingchuan has seen the scene of night classes here, and there are no fewer people than during the day!
At this time, Master Sun must not have returned yet.
Sure enough, he had just turned two corners and had not yet reached the library when he heard Sun Fuling's voice coming from behind the Yuanyue Gate:
"…The classroom housing is easy to solve, we can rent a house from the public, but the teaching staff is far from enough!"
Another teacher asked, "Why is there such a sudden increase in the number of new students enrolling this fall?"
"Have you forgotten? This year, Panlong City has recruited seven new tribes, and several big families in the north have also..."
Before Master Sun finished speaking, He Lingchuan heard a small sound of breaking through the air. When he looked up, a stone jumped over the wall in a parabola and came towards him.
He took the stone in his hand, and the teacher behind the wall asked, "Who is hiding there?"
"Report to the Master." He Lingchuan poked his head out of the door and raised his left hand. "Don't be violent, it's me!"
The other teacher smiled when he saw him, said hello to He Lingchuan and quickly left, not wanting to be annoying here.
Sun Fuling looked at him and said with a smile: "You just came back? How come you are so dark? It's like a row of white teeth floating in the air!"
"The sun in the south is so strong. If you are exposed to it for a few days, you will be tanned like soy sauce." He Lingchuan took the thick stack of books from her naturally. "I haven't seen you for a month, and you have become even whiter."
Master Sun rolled his eyes at him and said, "Are you making fun of me for living a life of luxury?"
"You've been working until this time, how can you be considered pampered?" The overtime pay at Shumi Academy is not high. He Lingchuan complained for her, "We are both destined to work hard. Let's go and find a place to relieve our internal organs!"
He was starving.
After finding the classroom and dropping off his books, he and his teacher went shopping hand in hand.
After not coming back for forty or fifty days, a new store opened in Panlong City.
Sun Fuling took him to the "Fresh Restaurant". The name sounded ordinary, but it was very windy in Panlong City at that time. It was difficult to get a table at mealtime and people had to queue up with numbers.
He Lingchuan also recognized the owner of this restaurant, the fat white man who rented his shop before and the owner of Yunzhen Island.
After Panlong City's economy boomed, although business competition became more intense, this fat guy still felt like a fish in water and became more and more successful.
Of course He Lingchuan also heard about it, and he made a big announcement, saying that General Hu Yi was a frequent guest of his.
He Lingchuan has long been a celebrity in Panlong City. If even he likes to eat it, how can it taste bad?
They arrived late and saw a long line outside the restaurant. He Lingchuan didn't want to make connections, so he turned around and was about to leave. But the waiter inside had sharp eyes and not only saw him, but also shouted at him:
"General Tiger Wing is here!"
All the guests upstairs and downstairs heard this and looked over. Some of the more familiar ones smiled and waved to him.
At this point, He Lingchuan couldn't just run away, so he had to step forward and say, "Business is so good, there must be no seats left, right?"
"Yes, yes, yes!" The waiter just opened his mouth, and someone beside him replied, "General Hu Yi can come anytime, there is always a seat in the Fresh Restaurant!"
Hearing the flattering voice, He Lingchuan knew without turning his head that the fat white man himself had come.
This guy's waistline is a circle bigger than it was five years ago, and the flesh on his cheeks trembles a little when he walks.
"I don't like to cut in line, I'll come back another day."
The fat white man shook his head: "No need to cut in line, I'll host a banquet for you in my room! I don't usually receive guests in my own room."
He was smart enough to know that General Hu Yi did not like to show off his privileges, so he emphasized "his own room".
My house doesn't receive guests anyway, so I don't disturb others from eating. Is that a privilege? Yes, but not that special.
At this point, Master Sun was watching from the side again, so He Lingchuan couldn't refuse: "Okay, lead the way."
The fat white man happily led the two of them to the back, and as expected, they passed the front hall of the restaurant and went all the way to the elegant house in the back row.
This place was newly opened for just over a month. He Lingchuan only realized after he walked in that the two elegant rooms in the back row were separated from the front hall by a kitchen and two clumps of bamboo. It was a quiet place in the bustling city and was reserved for important guests. Ordinary guests had no idea that the Fresh Food House had private rooms.
He Lingchuan smiled and said, "Looking at your figure, I know your business is getting bigger and bigger."
"Oh, this is all caused by the fumes." The fat white man looked miserable.
Sun Fuling teased him, "Isn't it good to have more customers? Your place is always full."
To be honest, during the time when Panlong City attacked Xianyou and confronted Beijia, fewer merchants came, and foreign trade shrank significantly. Businessmen look at expectations and want stability, and these two were not very good at the time.
But later, General Hong beat Xianyou violently and seized the right of way to the northwest passage, and Beijia also withdrew his troops. It was clear that a thunderous storm was about to strike, but suddenly it turned into a gentle breeze and drizzle.
Everyone saw that Panlong City was so powerful that even Bega couldn’t do anything to them.
As a result, Panlong City’s trade routes were further expanded.
Today, this majestic city has become the most prosperous central city west of Xiluo, attracting not only merchants traveling from north to south, but also tourists who come here to visit.