0p0 Chapter 158 Taking it for granted
Chapter 158 Taking it for granted
The shopkeeper was not unhappy when he heard that the woman didn't want children. After all, ordering twenty-one pairs at once was already a big deal. He took out all the short boots in the box and placed them on the counter according to the shoe size Liu Caixia reported.
"Ma'am, please check the boots first. We are still short of a few pairs. I'll look for them. If you can't find them, these are the only ones we have."
In the end, the shopkeeper only collected 18 pairs of short boots. Liu Caixia didn't hesitate and paid directly: "Shopkeeper, can you give us a bag to pack these boots?"
The shopkeeper looked at the boots piled on the counter, nodded and said, "Sure, Ershun, go get two sacks and pack all the boots for Madam."
Liu Caixia and Liu Caiyun each carried a sack of boots out of the store, and the shopkeeper saw them to the door: "Madam, take care!"
Liu Xiaolu put on new boots and said to Liu Caixia as she walked, "Mom, these boots are not as comfortable as our modern ones!"
"My skills are not good enough now, so I'll just wear them as they are. I'll take out my old shoes and modify them myself when I have a chance."
"Mom, if the soles we make are of good quality and comfortable to wear, we can definitely make money by selling them."
"That depends on whether we can do it or not. Let's talk about it later!"
Liu Caixia was not worried at all about their future business, but she was a little worried about the impact of the feudal system of that era.
Having only money but no power or background is not enough in this dynasty where people could be confiscated without any evidence at all.
There is no way to resist at all, unlike in modern rule of law society, although there is also the influence of rights.
But it doesn't mean that you have no resistance at all. If you do business honestly, make a little money, don't break the law or cause trouble, you can live a good life.
There is no other way. We can only take one step at a time. We have to do everything slowly. We cannot become fat in one bite.
Liu's father also bought some things. Whenever he went to a place, he would buy some iron products, such as iron pots, kitchen knives, farming tools, etc.
There is no need to buy them all in one place when you arrive at the county where you settle down. Iron products are not only expensive but also scarce. In many cases, you cannot buy them even if you have money.
There are so many people in their group, and every household needs to eat and farm, so the more of these things the better.
Father Liu put all the tools he had bought on the cart and walked towards the city gate.
Liu Caixia also bought a lot of things, spending money like water, and put some of the things she bought on display.
Liu Caixia stood in the crowd, her eyes gently moving across every face that was filled with joy or curiosity, her heart filled with unprecedented peace and yearning.
Liu Caixia thought that if she could live a peaceful life, it would be the greatest blessing in life.
Liu Xiaolu put some of the food into the space. A lot of food had been consumed in the space during this period. Cooked food such as steamed buns and steamed buns originally took up a lot of space. After taking them out and consuming them, a lot of space was freed up.
There is no problem in installing these things.
By the time everyone gathered at the city gate, the streets in the city were already crowded with pedestrians.
It’s a nice day today, and everyone is out for work or no work.
Except for those closed, all the shops on the street were open for business.
As the sun rises higher, the activities on the street become more colorful.
Children chase and play in the alleys, carrying all kinds of toys and candy figures in their hands; the elderly sit under the parasols of the teahouse, sipping tea, chatting, reminiscing about the past, and enjoying the leisurely time of their later years.
Pedestrians passing by strolled here and there, without the dullness of the past.
Liu Caixia looked at the peaceful scene on the street and began to look forward to it in her heart.
It would be nice to live in such a prosperous era, without natural disasters, wars or rebellions.
When Liu's father arrived, he saw Liu Caixia leaning against the city gate, looking at the situation on the street thoughtfully.
Not far away, a vendor was loudly calling out his freshly picked fruits and vegetables. The bright colors and tempting aroma instantly attracted Liu Caixia's attention.
He also understood what she was looking at, and comforted her: "Don't worry, we will live a stable life. As long as we stay away from these disputes, I believe we can still live a stable life."
Liu Caixia said something else: "Dad, what do you think about us settling in the southernmost part of the country?"
"You mean along the coast?"
"Yes, due to various technical limitations, many places along the coast are very poor, and the south is generally not as developed as the north. I also heard many people say along the way that the southern barbarians are poor and backward.
The princes of Nanzhou pay less taxes every year than other places. I don't know if it is the same as our map of China. If it is the same, we will go to Guangdong Province or settle in Shenzhen, backed by the sea, buy more land, and establish our own sphere of influence. The emperor is far away, and we will not be so deeply influenced by the court. "
Father Liu: "Your idea is not a problem, but we don't know how long it will take to travel such a long distance from where we are now. Winter is coming soon, and we are all very tired after traveling for such a long time. We all want to settle down as soon as possible."
"Dad, I just thought about it. It's a spur-of-the-moment idea. If you want to implement it, you need to think about it carefully. It's enough for you to know that I have this idea. For now, let's move towards our established goal."
Yes, Liu Caixia thought about it and felt that it was still a bit far-fetched and not very realistic.
"Caixia, I know what you're thinking. I still think it's better to settle down in Shanqing. I looked at the general situation here. It's similar to the shape of our land area at that time, but smaller than China. There are some small countries around it. The location we chose is equivalent to a modern mountain city. Before this place was developed, it was full of mountains.
There are many hills, big and small, which are great whether we want to develop agriculture or plant fruit trees.
Moreover, there are many mountains and forests, which are conducive to defense and also guarantee our safety.
Some places are easy to defend but difficult to attack, so it is very convenient for us to do something sneakily.
The seaside you mentioned has its advantages, but it is not very suitable for the technology we have now. First of all, there is no cement to build a house, so the safety is greatly reduced.
If the typhoon is too strong, some of the current buildings and facilities will not be able to guarantee our personal safety."
After listening to her father's analysis of the pros and cons, Liu Caixia felt that she had thought too simply. She nodded and said, "Dad, you are right. I didn't think so comprehensively."
Just then, a melodious sound of music came from a teahouse not far away, attracting everyone's attention.
It turned out that several folk artists were performing in the open space in front of the teahouse.
Some of them played the flute, some beat the drum, and there was an old man telling stories with a clapperboard.