Chapter 15 The Man in the Dark
The ferry returned to the ferry on the other end of the Han River safely.
It's like a joke.
Most people on the ship will be surprised, but the survivor of the disaster is more of a glory. Who would rather think more about the reasons?
The boatmen returned home in panic. As for what happened on the river today and why there was a big hole under the ferry, it was something that no one dared to mention or even think about. What's more, the old man on the bow of the boat grabbed his ear and told him dozens of times before getting off the boat!
Although it is incredible that Han River ferry like them can touch the reef when they dock, the boat workers silently recited it more than a dozen times, and even believed it a little, they felt much more at ease.
As for how things will be told, only God knows.
Compared with the bow boatmen, Luo Chuan and his party seemed much more dull. After a busy schedule, they got off the ship and got off the ship. Apart from the extra carriage I bought temporarily on the dock, there was no difference.
Luo Chuan sat next to Jiang Bo without entering the carriage, with his feet on the shaft, pillowed his hands behind his head, and looked at the scene around him leisurely.
Although the Han River is just apart from each other, the difference is really quite big.
Although there are also some ships at the Han River Port Ferry, most of them are just ordinary ferries with smaller sizes. Most of them can only transport individual passengers from both sides of the Han River, and a few larger sizes cannot transport many people and goods.
But the Jiangnan port is completely different. Not only is the size more than ten times larger than the Jiangbei Ferry, but the ships parked in the port are mainly medium and large merchant ships. The largest cargo ship is estimated to be more than 100 meters long. Countless dock workers are busy transporting cargo up and down there. The traffic flow of people and vehicles brought by this cargo ship alone is better than the total number of Jiangbei Ferry. Not to mention that there are two cargo ships of this size docked in the port at this moment, and there are still several smaller cargo ships?
"This port is the largest port in Hanoi County because it is closest to Huaicheng. It is said that even if there are several large ports in the hinterland of Jiangzhou in the lower reaches of the Han River, the scale of this can be ranked among the top three," the old coachman controlled the carriage to move slowly while facing Luochuan Road beside him. "From here and upstream, the Han River flow gradually becomes turbulent, and the waterway is difficult to walk. Therefore, even if Guang County has a ferry and is closer to me, Yongchang County and Anling County, those merchants who sell specialties such as animal skins from our three counties are more willing to choose the port here to transfer goods, which is not only safer, but also has a lower cost."
Luo Chuan nodded. With his memories of his past life, he naturally understood the importance of Heyun Port to the economic development of a region, especially in this world where even if the technology level is untold, the use of energy is equally magical.
So, he became more serious about the observation of Dagang in front of him.
The old coachman sitting next to him suddenly said, "Since I crossed the Han River, there have been at least three waves of people who have targeted us."
When Luo Chuan heard this, he pretended to sweep the crowds around him inadvertently. Most of them were coolies carrying goods and grooms driving trucks. When he saw such a convoy coming, he could not avoid it and there was nothing strange. "There are dragons and snakes in this port, and it is inevitable that the convoys like ours are driving are a bit noticeable."
The old coachman shook his head, "In this southwestern Hanzhou, Lijun Qingqi is a golden signboard. There are not many people who dare to touch this signboard, so the ones who are staring at us secretly are not pickled goods from the port, and just because of these small characters who are lying around, whoever dares to stare at Lijun Qingqi's convoy is life-long." He didn't even look at the busy and careful coolies not far away, and his tone was sarcastic, "The people who are staring at us are cultivators, all three waves of people are cultivators, and there is no ordinary person."
Luo Chuan was shocked.
In this world, no matter whether you are a human or a demon, a Taoist or a martial arts practice, you are called a cultivator by people.
Because if you want to practice, you need extraordinary qualifications. If you choose one in a million, you will soon gain strength that ordinary people can't reach even if they work hard. Therefore, practitioners are almost regarded by the people as another existence different from mortals. No matter where they are, they are valued as extremely scarce strategic resources. In the Dading Dynasty, almost no practitioner will fall into the market, either joining the army or hiding from powerful families...
"Very strong?" Luo Chuan's voice was inaudible.
The old coachman beside him heard it clearly and just shook his head, "It's hard to know if you don't try it," he paused and said again, "Or you can ask her."
Luo Chuan knew that the old coachman was talking about the beautiful woman in the carriage behind him, so he hesitated for a moment, but he greeted Li Mu, the military officer who was the leader of the three cavalry in front of the convoy. After the latter turned his horse's head and came to the side of the carriage, he lowered his voice and said, "If you speed up, is it possible to arrive in Huaicheng before dark?"
Li Mu quickly looked up at the sun and leaned over on the horse's back, and lowered his voice, "It took too much time before and after crossing the river. The autumn day is short, and it is impossible to arrive in Huaicheng before dark tonight." He wanted to say something, and after a glance at the old coachman beside Luochuan, he closed his mouth and stopped talking.
Luo Chuan pondered for a moment and turned his head to ask the old coachman, "Bo Jiang, what bigger town do you have to pass by when you go to Huaicheng from here?"
The old coachman shook his head, "This place is very close to Huaicheng. Except for the Hanoi Port, which is a larger town, there is no other city that can be seen along the way south except for the villages."
"Then stay in Hanoi Harbor for one night, so as to feel the prosperity of this important water transportation area," Luo Chuan thought for a while, looked up at Li Mu and smiled, "I'll let the army wait for an inn, we won't leave today."
"Yes," Li Mu stepped forward and saluted and slapped his horse forward.
After Li Mu walked a little further, the old coachman glanced at Luochuan and said, "Why did you cross the Han River and come to the land of Hanzhou in southwest of my country? You are more careful than before. You know, you will be considered home when you arrive in Hanzhou."
Luo Chuan smiled indifferently, "I grew up in the capital with Jiang Bo since I was a child. Hanzhou is not a hometown for me," he sighed and looked at the busy people in the surrounding ports, "What's more, even if Lijun Light Cavalry is powerful, the five riders and horses... are just signs."
The old coachman frowned slightly, stared at Luo Chuan's side face for a while before he said lowly, "If you are worried about those eyes staring secretly, I will remove them." His voice was as plain as if he was just talking about eating and drinking water. "In this southwest Hanzhou, if you dare to stare at the young master of the Lijun Prefect's family like this, no matter who they are, they will never die in vain if they die."
Luo Chuan slowly leaned into the carriage, looked up at the white clouds in the sky and said, "Why do you have to do this?" He laughed at himself, "I am not the second young master who has been with the prefect since childhood. Is there anything that cannot be seen by people? If they just want to see it, then let them see it well."
"Who knows when I can see enough?" The old coachman thought somewhere with a smooth gaze.
"When I get out of Licheng in shame," Luo Chuan murmured with a smile, "it should be enough..."
Chapter completed!