I insist

Chapter 60: Paying Fees to Enter the City

Listening to Yu Huailin's words, Song Miqiu also realized that things were not simple.

They had no other choice but to go to Lincheng.

So Song Miqiu took the lead, and the whole family went to queue up.

The people in front of them were probably afraid of not being able to get in, so everyone paid very quickly.

However, the line was extremely long, and Song Miqiu didn't know when she would be able to join them.

Yu Huailin only glanced at the group and didn't pay much attention to it.

"I can tell you what you want to know, but it's best not to say it casually, otherwise it might bring you trouble."

Song Miqiu nodded; she understood this principle.

"Take a close look at Lincheng. Do you notice anything special about it?"

Song Miqiu looked around as he suggested, but there were just too many people in front of her. She could only see the walls on both sides, and could not see the scene inside or the surrounding terrain very clearly.

So he could only shake his head helplessly at him.

Yu Huailin was not surprised, after all, times have changed.

"The geographical location here is very special. It can be said to be the best-located city besides the capital. It is even possible to compare it with the capital."

It is precisely because of these superior conditions that Lincheng has always been a place that everyone flocks to.

However, precisely because so many people came here, the city gradually began to control the flow of people in and out, which prevented chaos from breaking out.

In addition to this, there is another unique feature here: the terrain is also quite special.

"Lincheng is located at a relatively high altitude compared to other places, so while other towns may face the risk of flooding, this place is absolutely safe from it."

Because of its high altitude, Lincheng is not under any pressure even when there is a lot of rainfall.

Song Miqiu hadn't noticed it before, but now that someone had reminded her, she realized that they had indeed been walking uphill all along.

"But if that's the case, then why is everyone running out?"

Song Miqiu still didn't understand.

Yu Huailin shook his head and continued, "Do you know that if a war really breaks out, this is the best location that is easy to defend and difficult to attack? It can be said that from every aspect, Lincheng is a very safe place."

Anyone who knows about these things will basically come to seek refuge here.

The reason Yu Huailin had insisted on bringing her here was to show her the geographical advantages of this place.

Song Miqiu was completely confused. Although Yu Huailin had told her about Lincheng, what did this have to do with the rumors outside and the situation here?

"Do you remember when I told you about His Majesty sending His Highness the Crown Prince to govern this area?"

Song Miqiu was reminded of this matter by his words and suddenly remembered it.

"I still remember."

Although she had encountered so many things along the way that she had long since stopped thinking about this matter, it didn't mean she had forgotten about it.

After all, the status of the Crown Prince was quite special to them, and Song Miqiu would naturally keep it in mind.

"Do you know why this is the case? His Highness the Crown Prince is of such noble status, yet the Emperor allows him to deal with these refugees and bandits. Isn't he afraid that he might be in danger?"

Song Miqiu has always been a clever person. Since Yu Huailin has put things to this point, she naturally thought of something.

"So you mean the Crown Prince is very likely to land here?"

Is it because of Lincheng's advantageous location that they chose to set up camp here?

However, upon closer reflection, such a choice is not unreasonable. After all, any normal person capable of thinking would choose Lincheng, right?

"This is just one of them. In fact, the Emperor designated this place for him from the beginning. After all, apart from the capital, Lincheng is the most superior city in all aspects. If he can only establish his prestige and win the hearts of the people here, then it is conceivable that even if he registers the government in the future, he will have an extra layer of protection."

This is something most people probably wouldn't have thought of, but for Yu Huailin, he understood it perfectly when he heard the order.

However, no one expected that the emperor would scheme to such an extent for the sake of the crown prince.

She truly deserves to be someone the Emperor has chosen.

The fleeting sarcasm in Yu Huailin's eyes went unnoticed by those around him who were deep in thought.

"If that's the case, then everything makes sense."

Song Miqiu really didn't want to get involved in these power struggles, because it was such a waste of energy.

While the two of them were talking, it was already their turn to be called.

Song Miqiu and his companion immediately stopped talking and looked at the guards in front of them, who were now surrounded by piles of broken silver and copper coins.

"How much does it cost per person to enter the city?"

"Each person receives five strings of cash, and the elderly and children are treated the same."

Song Miqiu's mouth dropped open in surprise.

"Five strings of cash per person? Are you all crazy, or am I?"

You should know that five strings of cash is not a small amount.

Under normal circumstances, it would be enough to buy enough food for a family for a month, with some money to spare.

Even with these bandits and natural disasters at play, the price for just entering the city is already so outrageously high that it's hard to accept.

The guard looked the old woman up and down, and his expression gradually became impatient.

"If you want to enter the city, you must pay enough money. If you can't afford it, then don't waste your time here. Lincheng isn't a place that just anyone can enter."

Song Miqiu was taken aback by these words.

If they had other places to go, why would they have gone to such lengths to come here?

After calculating all the savings they had, Song Miqiu realized that if they all paid the toll to enter the city, they would have almost nothing left!

They hesitated for a moment. Although their immediate priority was to find a place to settle down, was it worth it if it meant emptying their savings?

Even if they survive in the wild, their chances of survival are not entirely guaranteed.

They were fine the whole way, weren't they?

However, it was almost impossible to bypass this place and go to the next town, so Song Miqiu was at a loss.