Suddenly, a section of the crowded street was separated. Pedestrians who sensed something was wrong stepped aside one after another. The bold ones stopped to watch, while the timid ones had already gotten into the crowd and stayed away.
The two forbidden soldiers with swords moved forward cautiously, each holding the hilt of the sword in their hands with indifferent expressions, until they were approaching Xie Changyuan step by step, and cold sweat began to break out on their foreheads.
The man who stepped forward in front of them was tall, a full head taller than the two of them, and the two heavy swords behind him weighed at least four to five hundred pounds. This was the only opponent they had ever seen in their lives.
In the past, they would never have fought against a master of this size. In short, they knew they couldn't beat him at a glance.
Xie Changyuan walked from a distance, his eyes never falling on the two of them. Although he didn't look directly at them, he was a general who had stepped down from the battlefield. He looked calm and powerful, and the black eyepatch on his right eye added to his look.
The evil spirit came straight towards me, just like the ancient demon god coming to the world.
Her Royal Highness the Princess ordered the two Imperial Guards to reach out to Xie Changyuan. Even though they were reluctant, no one dared to disobey the order and no one dared to complain.
They grabbed the knives and stepped forward, getting closer and closer to Xie Changyuan. Their hands holding the knives quietly tightened, and they were about to draw the sword on Xie Changyuan.
The two sides were already within three feet of each other. On the opposite side, Xie Changyuan finally glanced this way. It was just an understatement, and the two Imperial Guards immediately felt chills running down their spines.
"Gu..." Someone swallowed.
Suddenly, there was a burst of noise in the street next to it, with ping-ping-pong-pong sounds coming one after another. There were also the faint sounds of human bodies hitting the ground, the sound of wooden carts driving quickly, and the sounds of passers-by shouting curses.
Xie Changyuan turned his head and saw chaos at the fork in the street. A young man pushing a wooden cart raised his eyebrows and shouted to get out of the way. People who had no time to avoid were occasionally hit by the wooden cart. They couldn't help cursing and blaming this hawker who was in a hurry to reincarnate.
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Taking a closer look, there was a pot of fragrant braised pig's trotters placed on the wooden cart. Because it was pushed too fast, the marinade occasionally splashed out of the pot and splashed on a lady wearing a white dress.
, so scared that she screamed.
"Flash, flash, flash!"
The cart vendor yelled loudly, but the cart was going faster and faster. He didn't have time to control even if the marinade was sprayed on his face, he just pushed the cart at a high speed.
Behind him, there were several government officials in official uniforms who were chasing after him. Strangely enough, the several highly skilled government officials couldn't catch up with the vendor pushing the cart. Instead, they were pulled away by him for a distance. With such flexible driving skills,
It can be seen that this hawker already has rich escape experience.
"Stop!" A government official ran out of breath.
The Suwei Imperial Guards who were about to take action were distracted for a moment and quickly looked away. When they turned around, they found that Xie Changyuan was gone.
When they looked again, they saw a jaw-dropping sight.
Xie Changyuan moved his legs and caught up with the vendor pushing the cart in two steps. His eyes lit up and he stared at the braised pig's trotters in the vendor's pot with saliva, his face full of joy.
"Boss, stop by the side and buy two pig's trotters!" Xie Changyuan ran to the hawker and shouted loudly.
The vendor was still running away with his wooden cart. Suddenly, a big man appeared next to him. He was still able to catch up with him with two big weapons on his back, which shocked him.
Hearing that Xie Changyuan wanted to buy pig's trotters, the vendor did not hesitate and immediately pouted forward.
Xie Changyuan understood, and immediately ran to the front to disperse the crowd, leading the vendors who were buying pig trotters away. Soon, the government officials couldn't run anymore. They pressed their knees and gasped, cursing in their mouths.
After a brief period of hustle and bustle, the street gradually returned to calm. The two imperial guards who came down to trouble Xie Changyuan stayed where they were. The two women on the third floor of the guest building also did not come back to their senses.
Princess Linyang was relatively well, but she looked expressionlessly in the direction where Xie Changyuan was gradually going away, without saying a word.
But You Shu opened her little cherry mouth slightly, her peach blossom eyes were speechless, and then there was a burst of embarrassment.
She turned back and smiled at Princess Linyang.
Princess Linyang chuckled.
The words "Boss, pull over and buy two pig's trotters" just now were really deafening. Everyone three floors up heard it clearly. They only thought it was funny, but they were also speechless.
Xie Changyuan's first performance in front of Princess Linyang was not very good. Somehow, he really didn't leave a good impression.
"You can't detect murderous intentions within a ten-foot range. I think this person is nothing more than that. You Shu, you are mistaken."
After speaking, Princess Linyang stood up directly, put on a black hat, and left the third floor of the guest building under the escort of the imperial guards.
You Shu had a look of helplessness on her face. She shook her head and could only be angry at Xie Changyuan. She immediately turned into a scattering of petals and disappeared from the spot.
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In an alley in a corner, a battle-hardened wooden cart was parked on the spot. A young man stood beside it and smoked a dry cigarette with a calm expression. On the other side of the wooden cart squatted a big man, holding a wooden cart in one hand.
The braised pig's trotters are being devoured, and the mouth is full of oil.
Xie Changyuan took one bite after another, enjoying the tender and smooth braised pig's trotters in his hands. This thing is moderately fat and chewy, and makes a squeaking sound when chewed. For people with good teeth, braised pig's trotters are a delicacy in the world.
Moreover, the craftsmanship of this hawker is really good. The braised pig's trotters are full of color and flavor, and the sugar color is just right. Just one look at it will whet your appetite.
After walking for several months, from Qingshan City to Bianliang City, Xie Changyuan managed the journey of several thousand miles by eating dry biscuits and dried meat. He was so hungry for hot food that he ate more than twenty in one breath.
, I burped when I was full, which was quite satisfying.
"Boss, your craftsmanship is great!" Xie Changyuan pointedly pointed at Brother Thumb.
The young vendor was very happy to be praised and immediately gave Xie Changyuan an honest smile.
Looking at the pig bones that were chewed clean by Xie Changyuan, the vendor smiled and said
"In recent years, it is rare to see people with such a good appetite as the strong man. If you are happy with the food, I will also be happy with what I sell."
Xie Changyuan wiped his hands, took out five taels of silver from his pocket and handed it to the young vendor. The latter thought it was too much and wanted to give some back, but Xie Changyuan refused.
"It's worth this amount, so there's no need to look for it."
The vendor happily put away his money.
Xie Changyuan looked at the remaining pig's trotters. Although he had eaten a lot of them, there was still only half a pot left. Now that it was getting dark, they must not be able to sell out today.
He remembered the scene where the hawkers were chased out and ran all over the street, and he felt quite puzzled.
"Why are you, a pig trotters seller, chased by the government officials? Could it be that you have committed a crime?"
Facing Xie Changyuan's question, the vendor's stocky face looked a little uncertain. He looked at the half-pot of pig's trotters with some sadness, frowned slightly, and finally sighed.
"What can you do if you do a small business? The emperor recently issued a decree that all officials and people in Kyoto are not allowed to eat other meats except beef. The sale of chicken, duck, dog, and pork has been banned. We only know the same thing.
Those who are craftsmen can only take desperate risks every day to sell their goods, and it is common for them to be chased by government officials."
The hawker looked helpless. Pig's feet are not expensive. After all, they are trampled on the ground mixed with feces and mud all year round. The purchase price is far lower than pork belly and lean meat. But now the emperor has issued this imperial edict, both inside and outside the city.
All the live pigs were sent to the landfill, and he was running out of goods.
After hearing this, Xie Changyuan felt puzzled. What kind of bullshit imperial edict is this? Others are not allowed to eat meat. Although it is not that they are not allowed to eat, what is the matter with the fact that only beef is allowed to be eaten in the entire Bianliang City?
Not to mention that some people are taboo about beef and its price is expensive. Looking at the entire Everlasting Continent, cattle are extremely important to help cultivate the land. The process of sowing grain is indispensable for plowing and breaking up the soil. Ordinary dynasties will never openly allow slaughter.
Selling beef, why did the Emperor of the Song Dynasty go crazy, and actually issued such an imperial edict.
But after thinking about it, Xie Changyuan also came up with some clues. It was most likely the Twelve Divine Palace's fault.
Taoism is a religion born in the Changsheng Continent. The Taoist ancestor Li Er is said to be an old man with a long beard who rides a big green bull backwards. People who believe in local Taoism often do not eat beef. After all, the cow is the mount of the Taoist ancestor. Not eating cows is a disservice to the elderly.
Respect.
The Twelve Divine Palaces have taken root in the east, attracting countless Taoist sects to serve under their command. It is natural to break away from the original Taoist beliefs and customs and start from the bottom, so it is reasonable to start with eating meat.
This imperial edict invisibly gave Taoism a reputation, and at the same time, it was also the first step to prepare for the future changes in customs and customs of the Song Dynasty.