Liangzhou, Jiujiang Prefecture.

Li Mo and his party finally arrived at the most prosperous place in Liangzhou by driving the "Elephant Mane Horse". As officials of the imperial court, they were exempted from the city entry tax.

It's just that because their mounts are not ordinary horses, they are listed in the [Baojulu], so each horse has to pay an additional [Good Horse Tax], [Road Maintenance Tax], and [Car Manure Tax], all in all.

A total of thirty taels of silver.

"Liangzhou is really good at making money."

Seeing Gu Changan taking out the money, Li Mo couldn't help but cursed.

Among the nine states in the world, Liangzhou is geographically remote, with high mountains and long roads, and few plains. It is not considered wealthy.

Not to mention compared with big economic states like Yuzhou and Yangzhou, even Youzhou, where Li Mo used to live, was inferior.

However, Liangzhou has the largest tax collection among all the nine states in the world.

It is said that even monks have to pay poll tax, practice tax, spiritual energy purification tax, magic weapon maintenance tax, elixir processing tax, etc. every year.

There are more than 300 types of taxes for monks alone. In addition, even those registered monsters and ghosts have to pay taxes. The most outrageous thing is the [Born Not Human Tax]. Because they are not human, they have to pay more.

Tax.

"There are hundreds of thousands of barren hills in Beimang, and they are known as millions of demons and ghosts. If it weren't for the existence of Beimang Xuanzhang, the officials of Liangzhou would have sent people there to collect taxes." Gu Changan said casually.

"After collecting so many taxes, Liangzhou doesn't seem to be very wealthy." Li Mo couldn't help but said as he followed Gu Changan into the city.

"Don't talk nonsense..."

Gu Changan turned around and glared at Li Mo fiercely.

"This is Jiujiang Prefecture."

Li Mo rode into the city and looked at the prosperous scene in front of him. Compared with Qingchan City, it was really a world of difference.

Although it cannot be compared with the capital city, it is far better than Longyuan Mansion.

After all, it is the capital of a state, where most of the wealth and wealth of the world gather, and merchants and merchants circulate their currency in all directions.

"Sure enough, the more prosperous the place, the higher the barrier to entry." Li Mo murmured softly.

The three of them spent thirty taels of silver just entering the city.

Thirty taels of silver, many people in Liangzhou may not be able to earn so much money in their lifetime.

Even if there is no reason for the [Elephant Maned Horse], for many ordinary people, the tax to enter the city is still a considerable burden.

"Throughout the ages, in any prosperous capital city, the land is expensive and difficult to live in...Here, there are many places to spend money."

Gu Changan grew up in Jiujiang Mansion since he was a child, and is quite familiar with this place.

"Fortunately, I have this money bag like you." Li Mo said with a grin.

"I don't have that much money." Gu Changan curled his lips and turned to look at Li Mo.

"Didn't you just get a sword? Then you pawned it for some silver."

"That sword!?"

Li Mo's heart moved slightly, and he took out the three-foot sword given by the lame middle-aged man earlier. The edge was not sharp, dull, and had no preciousness at all. It looked a bit shoddy.

"This thing doesn't look like it's valuable..." Li Mo couldn't help but wonder after observing it.

"What's it called?"

"Beichen Sword!" Jie Pipa's faint voice came from behind, with a hint of coldness in her beautiful eyes.

Thinking of the cripple, she couldn't help but feel unhappy and irritated.

The lame man not only gave Li Mo a broken sword, but the thing he gave her was even more outrageous. It was a piece of [earth gold] that made people flee. It didn't look like a serious thing at first glance, and it seemed to be meant to humiliate.

"Beichen... that is the brightest star in the north at night. Since ancient times, merchants and merchants used it to identify their direction when traveling." Gu Changan stared at the sword and couldn't help but smile.

"This sword doesn't look too bright."

In the long and eternal night, the North Star hangs in the sky, pointing to the north and shining brightly.

"If you hadn't pulled me away in a hurry, wouldn't the lame man have made an offer?" Li Mo seemed very familiar with this routine.

In the past, there was a kitchen knife seller at the foot of Luofu Mountain who also operated in this way. It was called a gift, but in the end he had to charge a production fee.

Not three thousand taels, not three hundred taels, not thirty taels, just three taels of silver, the price of smoke from ancestral graves!!!

"There are talents in all walks of life."

Li Mo chuckled and stuffed the [Beichen Sword] into his horseback bag.

"First find a place to rest and catch your breath."

"The Fengyu Tower is just ahead. I'll make a fortune today."

Gu Changan reined in the reins and pointed ahead.

According to what he said, [Fengyu Tower] is the most famous restaurant in Jiujiang Prefecture and the most famous historic site in Liangzhou.

Throughout the ages, anyone who enters Liangzhou is bound to see wind and rain.

This building has a great reputation and is known as one of the six famous buildings in the world.

"Fengyu Tower..."

Sure enough, after a while, a seven-story building appeared in front of us. It has high eaves and simple style, which is the beauty of Jiugong Yanfu. There are banners and flags hanging on the gate tower, and a plaque is hung with the three characters "Fengyu Tower" written on it. It is vigorous and powerful.

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There is a couplet hanging on both sides of the building. The writing on it can be said to be like an iron painting and a silver hook. It has the charm of Wen Zong and the spirit of fairy family.

"If there is wind and rain in the sky, dragons and snakes will rise from the land and shake the mountains and rivers..."

Li Mo murmured softly, his eyes lit up involuntarily, and he sighed: "What a great spirit!"

The winds and clouds rise, dragons and snakes rise from the land, the sky changes, and the mountains and rivers are shaken.

This is a time of chaos, but it is also a time when heroes rise together.

"When Taizu went to war, he climbed to this building and wrote this couplet. He had the courage to face the troubled times and conquer the world..."

"At that time, the world was in chaos, dragons and snakes were rising..." Gu Changan murmured softly, thinking long and hard, tracing back to the years of blood and fire.

"When Shenzong ascended the throne, he visited this building three times..."

Throughout the ages, countless celebrities and wealthy guests have come to Fengyu Tower to pay homage to their ancestors and forget about the ancient monuments.

Fengyu Tower itself is an ancient history, witnessing the rise and fall of dynasties, witnessing the devastation of war, witnessing the emergence of strong men in large numbers, witnessing the fall of clouds and rain...

While they were talking, the three of them had already dismounted their horses. There was a boy in front of the building who was dedicated to taking care of the feeding. He led the horses to the stables of [Fengyu Tower].

The boys who lead horses in Fengyulou are all experts in horse breeding. Many of the horses that pass through their hands are from [Bao Ju Lu]. It is no exaggeration to say that any boy who walks out here can do it.

Become a master horse breeder in the world and be competed by the major wealthy families.

This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Raising horses is also a science. Don't look at these guys who are not amazing in appearance, and the wages here are not high..." Gu Changan said casually.

The boy who is responsible for feeding the horses in Fengyulou only earns one tael per month, including food and accommodation.

In Jiujiang Prefecture, this salary is considered meager.

"Even so, I don't know how many poor people are trying to send their children to this stable..."

"Plate a layer of gold here. After five years, after you leave, you will be a horse breeder that all the wealthy families are competing for. That income is much higher than your salary and mine..." Gu Changan said softly.

sigh.

Raising horses and fighting colts is a tradition and pastime for the upper class nobles in Liangzhou.

Therefore, they spend a lot of money on it every year.

Although the stables in Fengyu Tower are inconspicuous, they are the holy land for raising horses in Liangzhou. Over the years, many horse breeding masters have been trained.

"Are they still recruiting people here?" Li Mo couldn't help but look in the direction of the stables and asked subconsciously.

"If you want to enter the stables of Fengyu Tower, you need to take a test."

Gu Changan rolled his eyes and said calmly: "And they only accept young men under the age of sixteen..."

"..."

As soon as you step into the door, you will see a huge mural covering the main wall of the hall.

There was a storm in the sky, and a big white python came out of the sea, dancing wildly on the waves. Far opposite it was a black dragon, coming out of the clouds and wrapping around the mountains.

The world is in turmoil, black dragons and white pythons, the angry sea is churning, and the country is shaken.

A lingering breath of troubled times came to my face.

"It is indeed one of the six famous buildings in the world." Li Mo couldn't help but sigh.

"Three hundred years ago, Heijian also visited this building... He sat at the highest point and looked at Jiujiang from the window..."

Gu Changan pointed to the top floor of [Fengyu Tower] and whispered softly.

Fengyu Tower has a total of seven floors, but the top floor has only one table, standing next to the window, not allowing for ordinary people.

Throughout the ages, only a handful of people have been able to climb the highest floor of the [Wind and Rain Tower].

It's never open on weekdays.

"At that time, there was a man sitting in front of Heijian...having a drink with him and talking about it."

"who!?"

"Sword Immortal in White!" Gu Changan's lips slightly opened and he spat out four words.

As that name rang in Li Mo's ears, his eyes jumped to the top.

At this moment, he seemed to have seen that day when the storm started and dark clouds rolled over the city. Two men sat by the window, drinking wine and chatting about the world.

That kind of free and unrestrained is to enter the world and see the world of mortals, forgetting about the immortals in heaven.

That kind of courage is like looking down at the mountains and rivers. Who can be called a hero?

That kind of friendship can never be changed, only by wine and sword.
To be continued...