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A hundred years ago, people in China also set up stalls. What was the situation then?

After the epidemic, I didn't expect the stall economy to catch fire inexplicably. People always want to go out and set up stalls to sell things, such as ice powder, cold noodles, some decorations, and even how much a game costs. When we watch some costume TV dramas, we will find that the street stall economy seems to have become popular in China. No matter the TV series of different dynasties, there will always be street stalls on the roadside. How did people set up stalls in China a hundred years ago? It may enlighten you.

First, food stalls, regardless of generations, are indispensable in the food stall economy as long as they seem to be related to eating forever, and food stalls are also the most full of fireworks. In ancient times, stalls were also charged for booth fees. A curfew system was implemented in the Tang Dynasty. When setting up a stall, you must close the stall and go home. No one can be in the street, otherwise they will be called for questioning, also for security reasons. But there was no curfew in Song Dynasty, so they could play as long as they wanted.

Second, divination was also a main force in the ancient street stall economy, but now it is rare, mainly because people don't believe it. Ancient people were superstitious, and often had something at home, so they found a Taoist to do things at home. Most people on the roadside may really choose to make a living by divination, so even if you are bluffing, you can make a fortune by it as long as you are eloquent and capable.

Third, the stall economy in the Republic of China was more modern. There are clothes sellers on the roadside, but most of them are second-hand clothes consumed by the bottom people. In fact, people who sell shoes are similar to us modern people. Some people also sell sleeping mats on the roadside, sell some beautiful handicrafts with souvenirs, and some simple ones that don't cost too much are sure to make a fortune. As long as you have a skill, you don't have to be afraid of going hungry. There are also