Eating big melon is so refreshing

The four major names in the wealthy area of ​​Huangyang County are Qinglong, Baihu, Zhuque and Xuanwu.

The four main streets in the commercial district are named Jinzhu, Yinzhu, Mingzhu and Baozhu respectively.

The four main streets in the poor area are named Zhao Cai, Jin Bao, Gao Sheng and Feng Shou respectively.

Guihua Lane corresponds to Baozhu Street. Zhao Erlang opened a shop in his dilapidated house, taking advantage of the flow of people on Baozhu Street. The inconspicuous dessert shop is a rare industry in Huangyang County.

Sugar was a luxury in this dynasty. Many people in the countryside could not even afford sugar. People in the city were willing to spend three cents to buy a bowl of ice drink just for a moment of relief.

Ice is a rare commodity in the hot summer. Only wealthy families can afford it. Therefore, people who can afford ice drinks are generally from well-off families.

Xiao Chunya and Xiao Qiulin attracted other people's attention when they were playing "Huarong Dao" in the shop. Nowadays, toys are all flat, but this toy is three-dimensional and deliberately painted, which can be regarded as a fine toy.

"What is this?"

"This is the [Huarong Pass] game. As long as Cao Cao escapes from the grid, it's considered a success." Xiao Qiulin explained, "This toy comes from the story of Cao Cao's defeat at Huarong Pass in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms."

History took a turn during the reign of Emperor Yang of Sui during the Daye Dynasty. A man with the surname Zhongli and his rebel army ended the war in just three years and ascended the throne.

"Interesting." The man dressed as a businessman asked, "Is this box of toys for sale?"

"Twenty-five cents a box, no bargaining."

It's a little expensive, but the workmanship is exquisite and the pattern is three-dimensional. The man hesitated for a moment and then bought ten boxes to test the waters.

"Right here!" came the voice of Li Datou. He got a box of [Huarong Dao] and took it out to play with (show off) during the break in the school, which attracted the attention of his classmates. After learning that such a fun thing cost twenty-five cents a box, those rich kids who were not short of money immediately said that they would come out together to buy a box during lunch.

"Big Li, since you are supporting my business, I will give you a bowl of ice drink."

“Delicious!”

"How much is a bowl?"

"Three pennies."

Buy, buy, buy. I’m not short of money.

After this group of people left, the brother and sister no longer played [Huarong Dao] in the shop. The main reason was that they had been sitting there for half an hour and were bored.

"Dad, I want to eat sesame cakes." Xiao Chunya touched her stomach and felt a little hungry.

"Dad will buy it for you." Zhao Erlang really didn't expect that Bingyinzi's business was so popular. He originally planned to give up his business for the time being. In a few days, he would go back to Zhaojia Village to purchase wolfberries. He would earn one penny per pound of wolfberries. The most important thing was to bring out his third brother's toys to sell.

Twenty-five cents for a box of [Huarong Dao]. The two kids really dared to bid. With just such a small piece of wood, after painting it, the cost of a box is less than five cents, which is more profitable than making wolfberries.

"I want to go buy some sesame cakes with my dad." Xiao Chunya hasn't eaten watermelon for several days. She feels that she needs to go for a stroll on the street so that she can trigger the target person to eat the watermelon.

The melons she eats are only for people related to herself or within the effective range. According to her judgment, the target person can only eat the melon if he is within a hundred meters.

"Second brother, I'm back." Zhao Wulang's voice was loud. The assessment for yamen runners consisted of one literary test and two martial arts tests. If one could not even read simple words, he would not be qualified to be a yamen runner.

Zhao Erlang did not ask any more questions and said to Zhao Wulang, "You are back just in time. Xiaochun wants to eat some sesame seed cakes. Xiaoqiu, do you want some?"

"Eat." The fat sister glared at him. How dare he not eat?

"Just take them to the street to buy some sesame cakes. Your sister-in-law and I don't eat them." The implication was to take a walk on the street. The two kids were bored staying in the shop and wanted to go out for some fresh air.

Zhao Wulang took one of his little nephews by the hand and went to the street. The county town was prosperous and there was everything you wanted to eat. The downside was that the food was expensive and there was not enough money.

The old man selling sesame cakes doesn't have very good business in the summer. He stares at the passers-by with eager eyes. He only makes one penny for selling two sesame cakes. The weather is too hot. He only made thirty sesame cakes this morning and has only sold three so far.

A thin and short man was walking silently with his head down, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him. However, fate is always full of drama, he collided with Xiao Qiulin and knocked Xiao Qiulin down.

This sudden change became the focus of attention of the people around, but Xiao Chunya, who was standing by, suddenly screamed, "He is a human trafficker!"

Before he could finish his words, the thin man ran away like a frightened bird, trying to escape the scene.

In a flash, Zhao Wulang leaped up like a tiger descending from a mountain, threw the man to the ground, quickly pulled off his belt, and tied his hands tightly.

"His name is Wu Dali, and he has an accomplice named Hu Yidao. They are holding the children at No. 13 Xinghua Lane, and they are going to sell them at noon today."

Xiao Chunya's inner voice rang out, "Oh my, there are seven children there, one of whom is sick and dying. He seems to be the county magistrate's lost youngest son."

Zhao Erlang and Jiang, who were working at the dessert shop, heard their daughter's thoughts. Zhao Erlang ran away. How could he run into a human trafficker while out for a stroll?

"Fifth brother, leave this to me."

Zhao Erlang said, "Hurry up and find Uncle Ku, he is selling goods on the street."

"Uncle Ku!" Zhao Wulang had excellent eyesight. He saw Uncle Ku after running a few steps. The two of them ran away like the wind. Saving lives was like putting out a fire. His little niece said that a child was dying.

Xinghua Lane was less than two miles away from Guihua Lane. Uncle Ku and Zhao Wulang ran all the way using Qinggong, and when they got there they kicked the door open with one kick.

inside the house

A bearded man threatened the children in the room fiercely, "…Don't cry, or I'll feed any of them who cry to the dogs!"

There was a little kid who stumbled and fell to the ground. The bearded man picked him up and walked out with disgust, "The kid is useless. We must get rid of him!"

The children in the room were shocked and scared. Finally, a little girl couldn't help crying, and then all the children started crying.

"Damn you, you little bastards, I'm going to beat you up!" The bearded man turned around angrily, grabbed a stick and was about to hit the kids.

"Hu Yidao!"

The arrogant trafficker suddenly became terrified, especially when he heard someone shouting the name "Hu Yidao". In panic, he threw the child in his hand out as a shield without hesitation, and then jumped over the wall to escape.

Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. Just when Hu Yidao thought he could escape, Uncle Ku rushed over from behind and grabbed his legs tightly. Hu Yidao fell heavily to the ground due to losing his balance. Then, Uncle Ku mercilessly punched and kicked him violently, beating him until he fainted.

"This child is dying, call a doctor!" Zhao Wulang was so anxious looking at the unconscious child in his arms that he was running around in circles. There was a group of other children crying in the room.

"Give it to me." Uncle Ku knew a little bit of medical skills. He gave the child two injections and then rushed to Tongji Pharmacy with the child in his arms.