Maiti City is indeed located in the southernmost part of Magadha.
This is a small city. Although the city is not big, it is quite bustling with people coming and going. Within a radius of dozens of miles, there is no other place in this city.
Wang Can looked at the city, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind. There was no one around him now, and it was impossible to find Cao Cao, Dian Wei and others, and there was no way to find them.
What Wang Can wants to do is to make a name for himself.
He first established himself in Maiti City, and then let everyone in Maiti City and the surrounding areas know his name. In this way, only after the soldiers scattered around, as well as Cao Cao, Dian Wei, Gan Ning and others learned about it, would they
They gathered around Wang Can again.
Wang Can was actually a little worried.
The reason is very simple. He understands Indian and can communicate with Indians, but Gan Ning, Cao Cao and others are different. They are completely blind and do not understand Indian at all. If they want to communicate with people in Magadha, they will
It is very difficult. Due to communication reasons, it will be difficult for Cao Cao and others to move forward and gain a foothold quickly.
Time waits for no one!
Wang Can had such an idea in his heart.
Pakka said: "Uncle, your jade pendant is a family heirloom, so it's better not to rejoice in it. It would be a pity if it did."
Wang Can shook his head and chuckled, saying: "It's no pity. As long as people are here, we can earn better jade. I use the jade in my hands now to help us live a better life, and sooner or later we can earn more."
"
Pakka nodded solemnly and said no more.
The two chatted for a few words and then entered Maiti City together.
The style of the buildings in the city is very different from that of Shu, and if you look around, you can see many temples. During the Three Kingdoms period, Buddhism was the most popular on the Indian Peninsula. Countless people believed in Buddhism, making it the most popular place.
Later, during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, countless Buddhists came from India to preach in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
Wang Can walked around and looked at it for a while, then lost interest.
Although there were many people in Maiti City at this time, there were not many items sold on the streets. There were some fruit sellers and some snack sellers, but there was nothing superfluous. There were not many entertainment projects, so it was still an area with very poor entertainment.
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The two entered and walked for nearly two quarters of an hour before arriving at a pawn shop.
The shopkeeper is a typical Indian.
This man's name is Haji, an old man from Maiti City. He is already in his early forties, but he looks very old. As a pawn shop owner, Haji has a special ability to observe people's emotions. When he saw Wang Can, he looked up and down.
Looking at it, there was a solemn look in his eyes.
In his eyes, Wang Can was simply dressed but had a calm demeanor. Even when he looked at him, there was a natural calmness and condescension in his eyes. Wang Can even had an extraordinary air about him.
The identity of such a person is not simple.
Haji looked at Wang Can's appearance and hairstyle again, and he immediately thought of the ancient country in the far east.
That was an extremely powerful empire.
The people there are all superior to others.
Haji has also met some people from the ancient eastern countries. These people are extraordinary in conversation and extremely wise. They are people whom Haji admires. So after seeing Wang Can’s appearance, and then seeing Wang Can’s demeanor, Haji’s face
With an extra smile, he said with a smile: "Your distinguished guest comes to my pawn shop and you don't know what you want to pawn?"
Wang Can took out the jade, handed it to Haji, and said, "This is what I want to pawn."
Haji took it and looked at it carefully.
The quality of this piece of jade is excellent, it is polished from the best Hetian jade, and on the jade, the carver has carved nine small dragons, each one is vivid and vivid, without any repetition.
To put it bluntly, this piece of jade is priceless.
"Gudong!"
After Haji looked at it carefully, his expression became solemn, and there was even a look of greed in his eyes.
The quality of this piece of jade is so good.
Haji looked at it carefully for a while, then looked at Wang Can and asked proactively: "What is the name of this distinguished guest?"
Wang Can said: "Wang Can!"
Haji solemnly said: "This piece of jade from your distinguished guest is extremely valuable and a well-deserved treasure. To be honest, I feel greedy after looking at this piece of jade."
Wang Can smiled and said: "For the shopkeeper to say that, it shows that he is an upright and open person."
Haji said: "This piece of jade from your distinguished guest will not be worth so much even if I sell my shop. If you want to pawn it, I'm afraid I won't be able to pay the price."
While talking, Haji looked at Wang Can.
He was also testing Wang Can.
Haji was very fond of this piece of jade. Such a treasure could only be found in the far east. It would definitely not be possible in the Kingdom of Magadha.
Wang Can confidently said: "In my family, jade like this is not a rare thing. It's just that I encountered some difficulties this time, so I pawned this piece of jade. The shopkeeper is a cheerful person, so he just gives me a suitable price."
Haji asked: "Did your distinguished guest come from an ancient country in the East?"
"yes!"
Wang Can nodded and answered.
Haji said: "The distinguished guest's home must be an extraordinary family, right?"
Wang Can said with a smile: "My family is rich in gold and silver, and I am a very powerful person in the ancient eastern country. And I am responsible for some of the family's business, and responsible for selling some tea, silk, etc. to the Western Regions, Guishan,
When we came to Magadha, we encountered some problems and all the goods were lost, which is why we are in today's situation."
He made a phone call that was true and false.
This was done to fool Haji and to give himself an identity.
As soon as Haji heard this, he immediately understood that the visitor was indeed from a distant ancient Eastern country. His tone was even more eager and he said: "Since your distinguished guest is from an ancient Eastern country or a noble from an ancient Eastern country, I will tell you directly."
"I really like this piece of jade."
"But if you ask me to buy it, even if I lose all my money, I'm afraid I won't be able to buy it."
"Since your distinguished guest wants to pawn, I will give you three hundred gold coins, and then I will give you a residence. This residence is also in the city. In this way, your distinguished guest has a place to live and money to start. What do you think?
"
Haji tentatively gave the conditions.
This condition is already the greatest sincerity he can give.
In fact, the reason why Haji did this was to get in touch with Wang Can. He knew that silk, tea, porcelain, etc. from the ancient countries in the far east were in short supply, and countless nobles liked them. If he got in touch with Wang Can,
With this line, you can start changing careers in the future and let Wang Can supply these valuable items.
After hearing Haji's words, Wang Can also smiled and said: "Since the shopkeeper is so sincere, I have nothing more to say. I agree to three hundred gold coins and a residence. But I have another request.
"
When Haji heard this, he was immediately overjoyed.
He liked this piece of Kowloon jade very much. Now that he bought it for 300 gold coins and a house, he definitely made a lot of money. He planned to use this piece of jade as a family heirloom.
Haji said: "If your distinguished guest has any requests, it doesn't matter."
Wang Can said: "I have just arrived in Maiti City, and I have no weapons for self-defense. Once I am attacked, it is difficult to resist with my bare hands. So I hope the shopkeeper can get me a weapon, whether it is a knife or a sword. I am willing
Pay the money."
"Hahaha……"
After hearing this, Haji laughed and said: "This is not a problem. I have knives and swords at home. I will give them to the distinguished guests for free. I will give the gold coins to the distinguished guests now, and then take the distinguished guests to see the house, and finally
Go to my house and give the weapon to the distinguished guest."
"Thank you very much."
Wang Can smiled and agreed.
Wang Can is also a person who is good at reading people. The person in front of him speaks frankly and is quite easy to talk to. And according to Wang Can's observation, what this person said is true and not a lie.
After hearing what the shopkeeper said, Pakka pulled Wang Can's sleeve with a worried look on his face.
Wang Can smiled and said: "No problem!"
Haji immediately found three hundred gold coins for Wang Can, closed the shop, and took Wang Can to a nearby residential area. The journey from the street to the residence was only half a quarter of an hour, and it was also in the center of the city.
This house is simple yet elegant.
This is a typical Indian style.
After Wang Can looked at it, he also thought it was good and said: "The house recommended by the shopkeeper is indeed good."
Haji put a smile on his face and said: "Dear guest, this is your residence, and opposite you is my residence. I have lived here for decades, and I am very familiar with this area. What do you have?
Just come to me for anything."
Wang Can said: "Thank you very much."
After a pause, Wang Can said again: "Shopkeeper Haji does not need to address you as a distinguished guest, just call him by his name. Of course, if shopkeeper Haji doesn't mind, I will call you big brother, and you can call me younger brother."
"Is this okay?"
When Haji heard this, he was a little flattered.
Such a title means that the relationship between the two parties is very close.
Wang Can smiled and said: "Brother Haji, there is nothing inappropriate about this. What's more, now I am just a person in trouble, not a noble person. If I want to go back, I have to earn some money first, and I will start in Maiti City.
It’s about standing firm.”
After hearing this, Haji felt that it was extremely pleasant to get along with Wang Can, and said: "Brother, I am not polite. You have also seen the house. Come on, I will get you a weapon. I like weapons very much."
Let me tell you, the swords I have collected at home are all swords from the ancient Eastern countries. If you like them, take them as you like, and I will give you a weapon as a gift."
Wang Can said: "Thank you, brother."
Although Wang Can was wary of Haji, he also spoke with a cheerful face. As the saying goes, you must not have the intention of harming others, and you must have the intention of guarding against others. Wang Can's heart was always tense.
This is Wang Can's bottom line.
Haji led Wang Can and Parka to his house opposite. In the house, he saw Haji's family. Wang Can also said hello and followed him into Haji's storage room.
Wang Can looked around and saw that there were dozens of swords inside.
If you look carefully, you can see that they are mainly bronze swords, but there are also some hundred-forged steel knives.
With a smile on his face, Haji said: "Brother, as long as you like it, you can choose whatever you want."
Wang Can said: "Then I'm welcome." (To be continued)