After putting away his things, Mu Yi followed Chen Jingcheng and started shopping.

The development of Zhongpu Town is really good. Apart from the county seat, it is probably the largest market town in the county. Four vertical and horizontal streets divide Zhongpu Town into five major areas.

North Street crosses the Niha River, and is mainly home to the Chengdu-Kunming Railway's Zhongpu Locomotive Depot and family areas, railway stations, railway freight yards, etc., as well as several small hotels and restaurants surrounding the railway station, as well as some smart-minded people who have relocated to the railway station.

Residential houses of fellow villagers living nearby. A highway extends from Xiapu District to Shunhe Town, and is connected to the highway that passes through Shunhe River and leaves Baishi Township to Haitang County and then to the Chengdu Provincial Capital.

To the south of South Street is the bus station, Yifu Primary School (Zhongpu Primary School), Yifu Middle School (Zhongpu Middle School), Zhongpu Town, Zhongpu Public Security Bureau and other party and government institutions and schools as the main body, with simple villages. A road extends to

Pass through Shangpu District and go directly to Juebi County, the core area of ​​Jingshan Prefecture, which is the location of the old Jingshan Prefecture. Due to the needs of economic and social development, Jingshan Prefecture moved to Haichang County as early as 20 or 30 years ago, which is now the

Haichang City has gone. If the state capital had not been relocated, the construction and development of Zhongpu would be a different story. Including Zhongguozhuang District, which is closer to Juebi, the development should be said to be less than what it is now.

"A world of difference".

From the west of West Street to the east bank of Zhongpu River, there is a large open dry beach zone formed by long-term river impact and accumulation. The area near the street has been occupied by numerous buildings, including the Second Hospital, Post Office, Agricultural Bank of China and other institutions.

Office buildings, Zhongpu Hotel, and shops are lined up in rows. Most of the remaining land has been transformed into rice fields. There are also some small factories and markets such as wineries, sand fields, cement brick factories, slaughterhouses, and pig, cattle, horse and sheep trading markets.

.A long Zhongpu Bridge connects the east and west banks of the Zhongpu River. The east bank is Zhongpu, and the road on the west bank extends to the county seat.

East Street crosses the Chengdu-Kunming Railway line and is composed of the Railway Primary School, Middle School and Beijing North Forestry Industry Bureau. Going further up is the vast mountains, and a winding road leads to Zhongguozhuang.

The area where the four streets intersect is a relatively regular rectangular area running from north to south. The core area here is the "free market", and then there are many shops, hardware stores, agricultural supplies stores, and non-staple food stores surrounding the "free market".

Shop, fruit shop, clothing store, cosmetics store, jewelry store, barber shop, massage parlor, small restaurant, oil press shop, rice and flour processing room, noodle factory, Internet cafe, game hall, song city, billiard room,

Small hotels, teahouses, etc. are all available.

At the intersection of South Street and East Street, there are also service facilities such as gas stations, auto repair shops, and car washes.

Mu Yi rarely marvels. Zhongpu is really prosperous. Compared with Longzhong Town, Shunhe Town, and Taiyang Town, it is like a big brother and a little brother. It is estimated that except for Chengguan Town, where the county seat is located, Zhongpu is the only town in Zhongpu.

The town is the largest and most prosperous.

"Brother Chen, this Zhongpu school is so big."

"Of course. Everyone says that Zhongpu is a 'little Hong Kong', and you will understand the reason. This used to be Zhongpu County. It was the county seat. It was only later merged with Xigui County that it should be

It is in Zhongpu Town. Even Zhongpu Railway Station is an important 'big station' on the entire Chengdu-Kunming Line. Moreover, transportation here is accessible in all directions, including highways and railways. There is also a large floating population, making it easy to do business.

.So people from all over are willing to come here to do business.”

"Oh. Then this place is very easy to find money." Mu Yi sighed.

"It's easy to make money. The town cadres here are treated very well. Everyone has a good restaurant to eat. When guests come, they can eat and drink as they please. Not only do they eat and drink well, but they also have fun. Drink tea and play.

Playing cards, singing songs, and doing massage, my life is very nourishing."

Looking at Chen Jingcheng's envy and intoxication, thinking about the situation in Zhongguozhuang, Mu Yi suddenly felt very disappointed. Compared with Zhongguozhuang, Zhongpu's economic and social development is at least fifty years ahead.

The people of Zhongguozhuang do not even have basic water and electricity guarantees. They still live a primitive life of "working at sunrise, resting at sunset, slash-and-burn farming". However, Zhongguozhuang is already full of entertainment and neon lights.

Chen Jingcheng: "Muyi, don't look at it. This is just a town. It's extremely rich. The people here, those who run small hotels and do small businesses, all make a lot of money. Even thieves.

Very rich. Those who pick up trains and steal railroad tracks can make a lot of money."

"Then the police won't crack down?"

"Of course we have to crack down! And it's a heavy blow. The railway police and the police from the branch have to crack down. But he has attacked one group, and another. Driven by interests, there will be no end to the fight."

"Can they steal anything while the train is running?"

"Chen Jingcheng, you are stupid. When the Chengdu-Kunming Line reaches the hinterland of Dajing Mountains, the geological conditions are very harsh. There are many mountains and tunnels, and the train speed is not very fast. Sometimes natural disasters, floods, mudslides, collapses, etc. will affect the railway operation.

Also, when the train stops at the station, they quietly climb into the truck compartment and hide. When the train starts, they drop the goods in tunnels and cliffs, and then wait until the train reaches the next station.

When I slowed down at the pit stop, I jumped out of the car and ran away.”

"Oh. I can't believe it's so complicated here."

"These are the best, and some are the gangsters and road bullies. There are a lot of white powder sellers and meat sellers. The train station is the red light district, and it is also the worst and most complicated place for public security. The white powder there is like

Just like sugar, it’s just an ordinary item.”

"In that case, wouldn't it be easy for the police to catch them?"

"You are too naive. The police are just a handful of people, and they have long been familiar with them. Before you even approached, they had moved and hid their things. All they could catch were 'cigarette ashes' and 'little shrimps'.

', the real 'big guys' are not easy to catch. I heard from my friends in the branch that the people selling fans all drive 'cruisers', but they still drive broken-down Changan vans, and they can't catch up with them at all. So they

The vast majority of those caught were 'zero-package' transactions, and the really big and important cases could not be solved or caught. This would only be possible if someone from a higher level came in."

The two walked and watched while talking. Mu Yi quickly became familiar with the environment here.

Suddenly, Muyi saw a few fellow villagers on the side of the road holding bottles of beer, sitting on the ground and drinking.

Chen Jingcheng quickly pulled Mu Yi and walked away from the side.

Mu Yi: "Why are you walking so fast?"

"These are 'drunk lunatics'. If you are not careful, they will find excuses to deceive people. Once you are entangled, you will not be able to get away."

Frightened, Mu stepped forward and sped up some speed.

Passing by a small restaurant, Mu Yi felt a little hungry. So he called Chen Jingcheng, and the two of them entered the store and each ordered a bowl of fried rice. The taste was really bad, and the salt seemed to be free.

Chen Jingcheng: "Boss, please pour two bowls of boiled water."

Boss: "Wait a moment."

Just saying "wait a moment", nothing more happened. The two paid and went out. As they walked, they said bitterly: "What a service attitude. I will never come again next time."

Mu Yi looked at his watch and said, "Oh my God, it's already twelve o'clock. Run quickly."

Chen Jingcheng ran after Mu Yi and asked, "What are you running for?"
Chapter completed!