Being an otaku in the world of American comics

#478 - Bianliang Yahang

Soon, in just about a morning, the women scattered around the Bianliang area arrived in the city one by one, eventually gathering at Saya Takagi's shop.

Except for Rachel~

This little female hawk is still busy searching for the whereabouts of Little Kong.

As for Little Kong, his identity is only that of Liang Yue's contracted battle pet, and he cannot use the village platform himself.

Therefore, unless Liang Yue goes to find him personally, relying on the contract link between them, it would probably take Rachel several days to find a monkey in the vast Qinling Mountains.

… …

"Liang Yue, the matter of the Taoist temple has been arranged. My master has also agreed and said he will pack up and prepare to go south soon.

You just need to take the money over for the handover within three days."

"Okay, I know. No need to wait three days, I'll go over later. Xiaozhao, what about your side?"

"I've already conveyed the matter of the transaction to them, but they're still a little hesitant, seemingly because they're reluctant to part with their foundation. I heard that the sect I'm in now has been operating for more than a dozen generations.

It existed even before the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, with a long heritage, unlike the Taoist temple where Buhui is."

"Oh~ So, the Taoist sect you're in is a big one? Are there any cultivation methods passed down?"

"It only cost two hundred points. How can you expect such a good thing? Apart from some simple self-defense techniques, at least I haven't seen any experts in the sect."

"That means there's another reason~"

… …

"By the way, Saya, what kind of business do you want to do with this shop in the future? Selling only pastries doesn't seem very popular. I suggest adding some exquisite modern desserts, and some specialties from our place."

"Yes, like chocolate, jam, milk, cheese, maple syrup, and nuts!"

"It doesn't have to specialize in pastries. Wine is also good~"

"Just sell glass directly! All kinds of glassware, and mirrors, those things are priceless treasures here, the profit is absolutely amazing!"

"But that would be too eye-catching, and it might make us a target. I think it's better to keep a low profile, after all, we're only here for training."

"Well… How about selling glasses? Although that kind of thing is rare, only scholars and the elderly would find it useful, and the materials are mostly resin.

It's not too flashy, and the profit is very high~"

"If it's modern glasses, it's still too advanced for the people here. In my opinion, various cotton cloths, silk cloths, wool, and other clothing are very good."

"Ugh~~~ Liang Yue, what do you think?"

"Why don't you sell hair dye? On the way here, I saw a lot of people with gray hair, whether they were old or middle-aged, they all need it."

"… … I'll think about it."

… …

"It's so pitiful. This is just a small section of the road I passed through among the refugees. I've long heard of the records in ancient books of 'land turning red for thousands of miles' and 'people eating each other'.

"According to the current rules, they would probably be incorporated into the Xiang Army, with the court providing for them. They would then be assigned to various labor-intensive tasks, such as military equipment, craftsmanship, breeding, and land reclamation.

However, the status of the army in the Song Dynasty was relatively low, and their interests could easily be encroached upon by their direct superiors, civil officials, and local gentry, eventually falling into a state of semi-dead servitude.

Such an army would not have much combat power. Of course, the prerequisite for becoming a Xiang soldier is that they must be able to survive until the imperial decree is issued.

Moreover, such young children must also be able to withstand the exclusion of the people around them."

"… … Relatively speaking, this is already a very good countermeasure."

"Boys will be incorporated into the Xiang Army, what about the girls?"

"They will also become Xiang soldiers, but the jobs they are responsible for are different. However, before being officially incorporated, most of them will be selected by some forces and families."

Some of them will become maids, some will become courtesans, and some may be adopted."

"Then let's adopt them~ Chunqiu!"

"That's right, anyway, Liang Yue, didn't you just want to establish a sect?"

"I didn't say no, and besides, haven't you already brought them here?~"

… …

Even though it had only been a morning since they had separated, the women still had a lot to talk about after reuniting.

Among them, the most attention was paid to Yuriko and Alwyn, who had descended as refugees.

Because, along with the two women, there were also a group of children aged seven or eight, or even four or five.

Each of them brought a dozen or so, and the two of them together made up thirty or forty… …

Both boys and girls, all of them were refugees.

Without exception, they were all children rescued by the two of them on their way to Bianliang with the fleeing group.

At this time, these little guys were devouring Eight Treasure Porridge and fruits under the hospitality of the women. After they finished, each of them was given a cup of milk.

Looking at these skinny, poorly clothed, pitiful little guys, Liang Yue couldn't help but scratch his head for a moment.

Yes, he decided to set up a sect here and play a related development game, that's right.

But the sect's residence hasn't been settled yet.

In just less than a morning, the disciples had already been passively acquired. Was this method too casual?

Before this, he had not anticipated this at all.

But, maybe this is life?

Surprises, sometimes, do come a little suddenly......

Faced with Yuriko and Alwyn's requests, Liang Yue naturally couldn't refuse. Anyway, he didn't lack the resources and energy to raise these children.

It's just that there was a problem with the steps of establishing the sect, just make an impromptu adjustment~

"Like this, I'll go and inquire about the location of the brokers in Bianliang City later, and buy a larger house to find a place to live for ourselves first.

After settling down temporarily, the matter of the Taoist temple outside the city is not urgent. If Xiaozhao's sect is unwilling to sell, it doesn't matter, we can completely buy a piece of land and build a new one ourselves."

After thinking about it, Liang Yue spoke.

Upon hearing this, the women beside him immediately lit up.

They were naturally not because Liang Yue had promised to solve the problem, or had found a way to solve the resettlement of these children, but simply because they had become interested in the existence of brokers.

Brokers were important trading places and intermediaries in ancient China, with a very long history.

They had officially existed since the Han Dynasty and had been recognized by official forces, almost running through the entire feudal civilization history of China.

For such a famous functional commercial base, the women had already learned about it after landing in the public world MC, and when Liang Yue mentioned it again at this time, they naturally had the urge to go and see it.