I want to be a good person

Beiping is an ancient capital with a history of more than 3,000 years. With the change of dynasties, it has had dozens of names, such as Jicheng, Yandu, Yanjing, Zhuojun, Youzhou, Nanjing, Zhongdu, Dadu, Jingshi, Shuntianfu, etc. The names Beijing and Beiping are the most well-known in modern times.

The city had awakened long ago. Farmers coming to the city early carried wicker baskets on their backs and wanted to sell their stored agricultural products. The long camel caravans rang melodiously with their bells and the rickshaws were running hard towards their destination.

The two sides of the cart are filled with goods, the drawstring is hung around the neck, and the cloth shoes on the feet are tied with hemp rope to prevent the shoes from falling off and not being able to pedal firmly when working.

Zhao Xinyu walked a little awkwardly. As she walked, she pretended to pat Zhang Aiguo's back with her little hand.

"It's all your fault. I have trouble walking now."

"Hey, it wasn't very exciting just now, shouting so happily."

"I'm dying, saying this on the street"

"Okay, okay, okay, I won't say anything more. Next time I move my legs, I'll use less strength and just a little more force."

"I can't keep spanking you. My butt is getting swollen."

"Let me feel it, it shouldn't happen, there's a technique to it."

"Where did you learn so many tricks?"

"The pornographic pictures I saw before were said to have been circulated in the palace."

“Is the book still there?”

"It was long gone. When it came into my hands, the painting was curled at the edges, as if it had been stained by water. It was wrinkled and thrown away. It was a bit disgusting."

The two walked forward, talking and laughing.

"This is Zhengyang Gate, that's the Arrow Tower, and this is the City Tower. Oh, the wisdom and craftsmanship of our ancestors are unparalleled."

"This is my first time in Beijing. Did you see it when we got off the train?"

"Yes, it's not very clear at night. This Zhengyang Gate was built in the 17th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty. It was originally named Lizheng Gate and is one of the "Nine Gates of the Capital" in old Beijing. It is commonly known as Qianmen, Qianmenlouzi, and Daqianmen."

"oh"

The ancient and vicissitudes of the old city gate of Peking have witnessed countless joys and sorrows, rise and fall, honor and disgrace. In modern times, it has suffered repeated humiliation from the British devils, French devils, American devils, Russian devils, Italian devils, Austro-Hungarian devils and Japanese devils. The national humiliation must be remembered. There has never been a close neighborly friendship, only hatred of life and death. It is a pity that no matter how many verbal negotiations there are, they are not as good as a saying of a great man in the previous life: "One punch is enough to prevent a hundred punches from coming", which has brought peace and national prestige.

Occasionally your emotions will swirl, but you still have to face reality.

"Let's walk around, go to a restaurant later, buy some fireworks and firecrackers from the firecracker stand, and buy a few pairs of cloth shoes."

"Listen to you"

"Blowing Sugar Man"

“Then buy one.”

The peddler was wearing a melon-shaped hat and sitting on the roadside railing with a smile on his face. Several children surrounded him, staring at his products eagerly. On the round stall were a dozen lifelike samples and a large white teapot filled with syrup.

Seeing two people coming towards the stall, he stood up and greeted them: "Gentlemen, you want to blow sugar figures."

"I see these are all animals, are there any military commanders?"

"It can be blown, but it takes time and is more expensive."

"It's okay, play Zhao Zilong for me."

"I don't want it. The dog's one is pretty good. Besides, it won't look good if I eat the candy man with it."

"I like Zhao Zilong of Changshan, who went in and out seven times and was known as the Seventh Gentleman"

"Go, shameless"

The vendors started to operate. The common people's craftsmanship was really amazing. They had never learned to paint, and they couldn't even read, but that didn't stop them from stone carving. In order to survive, they really used all their strength, and the strength of their milk was just a small effort.

After paying two copper coins, Zhao Xinyu took the yellow Zhao Zilong in her hand and licked it gently. It was sweet as honey.

"You should eat the spear first, or it will melt in a moment."

"Um"

"I won't eat the gun first"

"Hehehe"

Looking at Zhao Xinyu who had reacted, Zhang Aiguo smiled.

"Let's go have breakfast"

In the morning, I drink noodle tea, eat sesame seed buns and fried dough sticks, and have a few fried dough rings. As long as the railway station is still there, the business of Qianmen is pretty good.

The lower class people found joy in the midst of hardship in life, which also created their later straightforwardness and humor, chatting about everything and becoming a good person.

The old ladies carrying baskets and selling eggs squatted on the ground, waiting for customers to come.

How to sell eggs

"70 Wen each"

“Where’s the chicken?”

"One dollar and two cents"

"One"

"Yes"

"How many eggs are there for a dollar?"

"Let me think about it"

Now one dollar is equivalent to how many copper coins and how many coins, and the conversion is complicated.

Zhao Xinyu hesitated to speak. It was obvious that she knew that one dollar was a lot of money. Ordinary people usually circulated copper coins, and there were not many small coins of one or two dimes. The purchasing power of the dollar was still acceptable at that time.

He paid three dollars and bought all 300 eggs that a few old ladies had saved, and also bought a wicker basket.

“Why did you buy so many eggs?”

"Save it for food, your body is your capital."

"Wait for me, I'm going to that remote place over there"

There are four corridors, two people came here, Buyingzhai shoe shop, men and women bought more than ten pairs of thousand-layer soles, both single and cotton, and some cloth socks as a precaution. The men's shoes are made of cloth with small round toes, and the women's shoes are made of satin. The most important accessory of the measuring ruler is the shoes.

"Boss, that's enough"

"It's okay, just prepare a few more pairs"

"High heels look great with cheongsams. When it gets warmer, I'll buy a few cheongsams."

Zhang Aiguo picked out two pairs of high-heeled leather shoes without hesitation.

"How much"

"I'll gather it for you, wait a moment"

The abacus made a clicking sound.

"Okay, cloth shoes with cloth soles are two dollars a pair, rubber shoes are two dollars and three dollars, cowhide shoes are two dollars and two dollars, high-heeled leather shoes are six dollars a pair, and men's leather shoes are four dollars a pair, a total of 48 dollars."

"I want two pairs of these shoes too."

Zhang Aiguo pointed at the square-toed cloth shoes.

"These shoes are worn by people who exert great strength. They are long enough to cover the soles of the feet."

The guy took a look at Zhang Aiguo and thought he didn't look like the type of person who would wear such shoes.

Zhang Aiguo didn't say anything.

"Okay, if you want, I'll pack it up too. These shoes are cheap and the workmanship is a bit rough. They're only 35 cents."

After paying the bill, he left the shoe store with a large bunch of shoes. Zhang Aiguo deeply realized that hard-earned money must be spent quickly.

People are artificially divided into different classes, and clothing, shoes and hats are the obvious labels of class division.

In my previous life, my mother used old cloth to make jackets and soles for myself, and made cloth shoes for me. It was a lot of work, which took a lot of time and effort. I felt a little sad for some reason.

"After dinner, go back to the hotel and buy some cakes, candied fruits, and two books. I'm going to go out and do something. It may take a few days for me to come back. I'll leave you some money."

"where you go?"

"I'm going to walk around the city and see if there's any way to make some money."

"I'm waiting for you"

“It’s better to go out less and stay safe in the hotel.”

"Listen to you."

Zhang Aiguo felt that since he was here, he must go to Dongjiaomin Lane, take a look at the Six Nations Hotel, and observe the Japanese Yokohama Specie Bank at No. 4 Zhengyi Road.