After four days of trekking, the caravan finally arrived at Log Town in the evening.
Qiao Qing couldn't wait to jump out of the car and stretched out: "We're finally here. My whole body is about to fall apart from sitting in the carriage."
Xiao Lingyue also got out of the car and looked up at the city gate of Yuanmu Town.
Although Yuanmu Town is called a town, it looks like a small city. Because it is backed by mountains and close to the ferry of the Canglan River, commerce is prosperous and there are many caravans coming and going.
Xiao Lingyue looked around and said in surprise: "It's so lively here."
Qiao Qing laughed when he heard this: "Of course, many caravans will pass by here, and the people's lives are relatively affluent, so it is naturally more lively than other places. Outside the city is nothing, there are more people in the city, and it is more lively.
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Xiao Lingyue asked: "Will all the caravans enter the city?"
Qiao Qing shook his head: "Not necessarily. The size of Log Town is limited. There is not so much open space to store goods in the city, and the inns are not cheap. Therefore, many caravans carrying large quantities of goods will choose to camp outside the city. If the business is settled,
You can take it directly to the ferry, which is more convenient."
Xiao Lingyue understood: "Does Boss Zhao also want to camp outside the city?"
Qiao Qing said: "Of course, look."
She motioned Xiao Lingyue to look to the other side.
Xiao Lingyue saw that not far from the city gate, there was a large open space enclosed by railings. There were government officials guarding the entrance. Simple tents could be seen everywhere in the open space, as well as mountains of various goods, covered with protective coverings.
Rain tarpaulin.
Many people were making fires and cooking in the camp, walking back and forth, which seemed particularly lively.
"That is a place specially designed for caravans to be stationed. I heard that it was specially designated by the county magistrate of Yuanmu Town. You only need to pay a small amount of money to enter. Not only can you set up camp and store goods, but you can also make fires for cooking, and even cook at night.
With government officials patrolling, it's no worse than staying in an inn in the city, and it can save a lot of money."
Qiao Qing said enthusiastically: "This county magistrate is really a good man. Since he came, there have been more and more caravans in Yuanmu Town."
Xiao Lingyue looked at it carefully: "It's indeed very thoughtful."
She saw Boss Zhao walking over with a few people, and after talking to a middle-aged man who looked like a steward for a while, he took out the money. The steward took the money, wrote a few words in the book, and then took out a few wooden signs.
Hand the same thing to Boss Zhao.
Qiao Qing explained smoothly: "That is the wooden sign for entering and exiting the camp. With it, you can enter Log Town without paying the city fee."
Xiao Lingyue nodded.
"That's right!" Qiao Qing suddenly remembered, "All caravans entering the camp must register with the steward. Mrs. Xiao, will your husband's caravan be in the camp as well? Why don't you go find the steward?
Ask?"
"Uh..." Xiao Lingyue felt ashamed.
"My husband is very particular about food and accommodation, so he probably won't camp outside the city."
The people stationed in this camp are small caravans who carry a large amount of goods and are reluctant to enter the city and stay in an inn.
Zhan Beihan and the others did not bring heavy goods, and there were two princes, three household officials, and many guards in the team. It was impossible for them to live outside the city in such a mixed bag.
Even if I want to stay temporarily, I will probably find an inn or a private house in Yuanmu Town.
Qiao Qing joked: "Your husband is quite good at enjoying himself. He also pays attention to food and drink when doing business. I have only seen the young master of a large caravan like this."
Xiao Lingyue laughed and said, "That's right."
Qiao Qing thought for a while: "In that case, I'll accompany you to Yuanmu Town to look for it later while it's still dark! I've been to Yuanmu Town several times, and I'm quite familiar with it. You can't find it alone."
How long does it take to search? If you miss the curfew and close the city gate, you will be trapped in the city and you will be in trouble!"
Xiao Lingyue was a little surprised: "Is there a curfew in Yuanmu Town?"