The Damengze is vast and boundless. But there is also land in the water. These pieces of land divided into pieces by rivers, lakes, wetlands, and swamps are called land islands. There are countless large and small land islands in the Damengze. And Dachen Island is one of the largest land islands in the settlement area! Zhang Yuan's boat docked next to a simple pier. After getting off the boat, he gave the young man who led the way one or two taels of silver as agreed. "Thank you, sir!" The young man smiled and kept bowing to Zhang Yuan to express his gratitude. He said again: "Sir, my name is Shuisheng. I grew up here since I was a child. If there is anything I can do for you, just speak up!"
The young man was quite smart and knew that Zhang Yuan must have never been to Damengze before. Otherwise, he would not have needed to lead the way himself. The most important thing is that Zhang Yuan was generous, so he naturally had the idea of hugging his thighs. It would be great to get some oil and water! Seeing that the other party looked very clever, Zhang Yuan nodded and asked, "How can I find you?" The young Shuisheng quickly pointed to a row of earthen houses on the right side of the dock and said, "I usually live there." "Yes." Zhang Yuan nodded, "Then take me to Fuyun Inn now." Shuisheng was very happy: "Okay, sir!" He led the way in front with a woven straw bag containing a big turtle, and Zhang Yuan followed behind slowly. Observe the surrounding scenery by the way. If the waters filled with houseboats before were villages, then Dachen Island is undoubtedly a city. The buildings here are much denser, with all kinds of earthen houses, stone houses and wooden buildings lined up one after another. There are many shops and stores along the street, and people come and go. It is quite prosperous and lively. Although it cannot be compared with Xiaxu, it is comparable to a small county town. And the people living on this land island left a deep impression on Zhang Yuan. Most of the men and women walking in the streets were strong and agile, and most of them carried weapons. Although they were dressed in simple and shabby clothes, they all exuded a fierce aura. There were many fierce and evil people among them, and the proportion of warriors was surprisingly high! However, there were no patrolling warriors on the road. Everyone kept a distance from each other, and was on guard against each other. Zhang Yuan noticed that Shuisheng always walked close to the roadside and took the initiative to avoid people coming towards him.
Apparently, this is the daily life here! Suddenly, there was a chaos on the street ahead. Shouts and screams came one after another. A man was knocked to the ground, spitting blood and wailing loudly, looking very miserable. However, the assailant did not let him go, and chased him and stepped on his head. Until the man fainted completely. The assailant raised his head and looked around, without any fear or guilt. He blended into the crowd and disappeared. The next moment, a group of beggars jumped out from nowhere and dragged the man on the ground into a nearby dark alley. The people around saw it and turned a blind eye. The street soon returned to its original bustle and bustle. Only the blood left on the ground proved that a tragedy had just happened here! "Sir." Shuisheng noticed Zhang Yuan's expression. He looked around and then said in a low voice: "That's the people from the Dahe Gang. They are very fierce. We can't afford to offend them." The young man was probably worried that Zhang Yuan would fight for justice, so he kindly reminded him. Zhang Yuan smiled. He wouldn't meddle in other people's business! The two continued to move forward, and not far away, they saw the Fuyun Inn. "Let's stop here." Zhang Yuan took out another piece of silver and handed it to Shuisheng: "This is a reward for you. In addition, please help me keep an eye on the boat and don't let others steal it." His boat was parked next to the pier. If no one is watching, it may not stay until tomorrow! Shuisheng immediately patted his chest and promised Zhang Yuan that he would protect his boat. Before leaving, the young man did not forget to hand over the straw bag containing the turtle to Zhang Yuan. Zhang Yuan was somewhat amused. He simply carried the turtle into the inn. This Fuyun Inn is the largest hostel on the island. And there is a reason why Zhang Yuan chose to live here.
Many years ago, Han Zixun kept sending people to hide in Damengze. To spy on information related to Yan Wushuang. Over the years, Han Zixun, who was in Xiaxu, has been keeping a close eye on Yan Wushuang's movements. Waiting for an opportunity to take revenge! How powerful a person's hatred is can be seen from this suave young man from aristocratic family. If Zhang Yuan wants to deal with Yan Wushuang, he must know the latest situation of the latter. Fuyun Inn is the place where he meets with the spy. As soon as Zhang Yuan entered the inn, a waiter came up to him and asked with a nod and a bow: "Sir, are you staying here or just stopping by?" This inn also provides meals. There are more than a dozen tables in the lobby, most of which are occupied by guests. Business is quite good. "Open a room first." Zhang Yuan handed the straw bag in his hand to the other party: "Make me a few more specialties and warm up a pot of wine." "Okay!" The inn waiter took the big turtle and said with a smile: "You go first, the wine and food will be delivered soon!" Zhang Yuan sat down at the empty table next to him, took the teapot on the table and poured himself a cup of tea. He drank it leisurely. He keenly noticed that many eyes fell on him. There were dozens of drinkers sitting in the lobby of the inn, many of them fierce and powerful people. Some people heard the conversation between Zhang Yuan and the clerk. Some people just took a curious look, while some people's eyes were obscure, as if they were thinking about something. There are also people with fierce flashes in their eyes, looking quite evil! Zhang Yuan ignored the gazes of these people. After the waiter brought the food and wine to the table, he slapped a silver coin on the table and said, "Refund more and make up less." Damengze is quite special, and banknotes are not easy to use here. After Zhang Yuan learned about the situation, he took a lot of silver and gold leaves with him. As a result, this twelve-weight ingot of snowflake silver attracted more attention. And covet! Zhang Yuan didn't care and just drank and ate on his own.
The dishes here are mainly river fresh food. Due to the lack of rich seasonings, the taste can only be described as ordinary. It's better than a fresh word. As for the staple food, a big bowl of purple rice is quite unique and the taste is unexpectedly good. He ate one bowl and asked for another. Quite a pleasure! After eating and drinking enough, Zhang Yuan asked the waiter to remove the leftovers and ordered a pot of hot tea to taste slowly. Seeing the guests in the lobby leaving one by one, when Zhang Yuan was getting a little impatient, an ordinary-looking middle-aged man sat down opposite him. With a humble smile, the visitor asked tentatively: "May I ask your Excellency, are you from Xia Xu?" Zhang Yuan put down his teacup and grinned: "My surname is Zhang."