In fact, in this era, the car is definitely a new thing, although at this time, the predecessor of the famous Daimler-Benz Automobile Company, Mercedes-Benz Automobile Factory and Daimler Automobile Factory, have been established for 20 years, and each has launched its own research and development and manufacturing of gasoline-powered cars, there are also 10 years, but even in countries such as Germany, the home country of Mercedes-Benz Automobile Factory and Daimler Automobile Factory, the automobile is definitely a rare item.

On the one hand, this is due to the immaturity of automobile technology, and on the other hand, the ability to accept new things such as automobiles in this era is still insufficient, including many car-related supporting facilities are not complete.

Of course, the veterans of East China know the huge prospects of the automobile industry, and basically accept the automobile in its entirety, and after Gao Liu Automobile Company introduced the technology of Mercedes-Benz Automobile Factory and Daimler Automobile Factory, it took private cars as the main market target. After nearly 4 years of research and development and testing, and the production of a number of official cars, Gao Liu Automobile Company finally launched 3 kinds of private family car models, divided into 3 grades, priced at 6000 silver dollars, 4500 silver dollars, and 3000 silver dollars respectively.

Compared with the cars of the old time and space, the technical level of these three types of cars is of course very backward, whether it is the comfort of driving, the smoothness of the car, the quietness, the quality, etc., there is a huge gap, and the maximum speed is only 40 yards per hour, the normal driving speed is generally between 20-30 yards, in the perception of the elders, this speed and the ox cart is not much different.

However, in this era, this is a rare high-speed, in fact, the train is also this speed, not to mention the ox cart, that is, the general four-wheeled two-horse carriage, in a short period of time the speed may reach more than 30 km / h, but such a speed can not even be maintained for an hour, the average speed of a long time, even 15 km / h can not reach.

And compared with the cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Automobile Factory and Daimler Automobile Factory at the same time, although they use the same power system, in terms of vehicle design, the quality of the cars produced by Gao Liu Automobile Company far exceeds that of these two technology providers, after all, the degree of understanding of automobiles by the veterans is far better than that of these two future automobile giants.

On the other hand, the development and promotion of automobiles can not only rely on the research and development of automobiles, but also need the cooperation and cooperation of the whole society, such as roads, road sign signal facilities, refueling, management, etc., in these aspects, the elders can directly transplant the experience of the old time and space, and they should be far ahead of this time. Not to mention anything else, that is, in terms of roads, East China ** in the regulation of Qingdao New City, has taken into account the future of car traffic, so the main roads are selected 6 lanes and 4 lanes, and also divided the sidewalks and carriage slow lanes, and carried out strict management, after several years of implementation, so that Qingdao residents are accustomed to walking on the street sidewalks, rather than walking in the middle of the avenue.

Now the car has finally begun to popularize in Qingdao, and these supporting facilities have also played an important role in the promotion of the car, so although the three models launched by Gao Liu Automobile Company have been spit out by the veterans, the first batch of 200 cars were snapped up within 1 day, after all, the veterans' acceptance of the car is much stronger than this era, and even if the highest price of 6000 silver dollars, for most of the veterans, it is also affordable. Of course, the retro carriage-like shape also makes many veterans feel very fresh, and it is one of the few highlights of the car.

No matter how bad the performance of Bijing car is, it is better than the carriage, not only the speed is faster, but the daily maintenance is also much more convenient, because the carriage is used for transportation, first of all, the horse must be raised, not only the need for a special stable, and not everyone will raise, raise well, now the entire East China ** people lack the talent to raise horses, and in addition to raising horses, driving a carriage is also a technical job, in addition to the carriage is also to be maintained, maintenance, a total of a carriage, far higher than the cost of raising a car, but also more troublesome.

The veterans who can't buy it still complain about themselves, how to build a few more, but they can only make reservations, and now Gao Liu Automobile Company has accepted more than 1,000 cars, most of which are high-end models, and have been scheduled until the end of this year. Of course, to get a car, you must first get a driver's license, the driver's license of the old time and space is all invalid, and you must retake the test, Bi Jing's current car is much more complicated to operate, although the driving test is simpler than in the old time and space, but this is also a place that makes the patriarch complain, after all, for most people, getting a driver's license is an unbearable experience, and I can't imagine that in this time and space, I have to do it again.

Even Prince Heinrich of Germany, who was in Qingdao, took a keen interest in automobiles and ordered two high-end cars for his travel in Qingdao, as he had already estimated that he would come to Qingdao often. As a German, Prince Heinrich certainly knew about this kind of cutting-edge items produced in his country, but he did not buy a car in Germany, mainly because the Germans are more conservative and take time to accept new things, and Prince Heinrich, as an important member of the German royal family, represents the image of the royal family in every word and deed, so he must be very cautious in his words and deeds.

However, the acceptance of cars in East China is much higher than that of Germany at this time, and of course it has also affected Prince Heinrich, who visited Gao Liu Automobile Company twice, and has a different understanding of this new thing from Germany, although it is not yet fully accepted by East China The recognition of automobiles, the influence of automobiles on human society in the future is far greater than that of railways and trains, but it is also recognized that automobiles must have great development in the future, so the prince not only decided to buy a car in Qingdao, but also planned to buy a car after returning to China, and explained that Wilhelm II supported the development of the automobile industry.

Zhou Weiying didn't get a driver's license in the old time and space, but Bi Jing was young, and Bi Jing was a soldier, even if he was just a military doctor, his athletic ability was not bad, so he got his driver's license relatively smoothly, and got the car two weeks ago, because there were not many cars in this era, the road conditions were good, and the speed was not fast, so Zhou Weiying was soon able to hit the road.

While listening to Zhou Weiying's introduction to the development of automobiles in East China, Luo Yue was estimating his own economic ability to support the purchase of another car. Luo Yue planned to buy a car after retiring from the army in the old time and space, but of course he had to give up when he crossed over, but it seems that this wish can be realized in this era. Now Luo Yue's normal annual income is about 30,000 silver dollars, and in the past two years, due to the continuous war, the allowance has been greatly increased, last year's income exceeded 50,000, and this year's war is over, so the income will be less, but there are also 40,000 silver dollars, among the elders, although it cannot be regarded as the top, but it is also the upper middle level.

And Luo Yue's living expenses are basically nothing, because the family's expenses are paid by Qin Zheng and Zhou Ping, and almost everything in the army is covered, Luo Yue's daily expenses are to occasionally have a meal with his comrades, and then to buy books, and some daily clothing, shoes and socks, which are indeed very limited, so the 6,000 silver dollar car is absolutely affordable and affordable. And this time I will stay in Qingdao for a longer time, just in time to learn a driver's license.

Luo Yue said: "But now the orders for the car have been scheduled until the end of the year, even if we place the order now, we will not be able to get the car until next year." ”

Zhou Weiying said with a smile: "It's okay, Dad estimates that he won't be able to come back until the end of the year, you go get a driver's license first, so that you can change hands with me, otherwise there are too many places to use the car at home now, and I will drive alone, too tired." ”

Luo Yue said: "There are only a few people in the family, and Aunt Li is only 6 people, is there so much place to use the car?"

Zhou Weiying said: "That's only 6 people! Didn't you read the letter? Now there are more than a dozen people in the family." ”

Luo Yue then remembered that he did mention in the letter Zhou Weiying wrote to himself that just over 1 month ago, the family adopted 4 children, and because there were too many housework, they hired a couple of helpers, and as a result, there were 6 more people in the family at once, and there were 4 more children, and there were indeed a lot of places to use the car.

Zhou Weiying said again: "When you come back this time, it is the first time to meet them, you must not have prepared a gift, I have prepared it for you, just in the back seat, since it is very sensitive to children, you can't be sloppy." And in addition to the children, the new helpers, and Aunt Li all have them, so I can say that I want to express my heart. ”

Luo Yue nodded, she was still a careful woman, and she really didn't think of a little. Because he also knows that although it is an adopted child, it is legally the descendant of the patriarch, and it is also to expand the number of patriarchs, of course, it is necessary to treat it carefully, to make them feel that this is their new family, only in this way can these children have a sense of belonging to the patriarch and their own family. And even if she is a domestic helper, she should have the necessary respect, not to mention that Aunt Li has served in Qin Zheng's family for nearly 4 years and is already regarded as a family member.

Although the speed of the car is not fast, Qin Zheng's home is not far from the Military Commission, and it only takes 20 minutes to drive, and the design of the villa has a garage, so Zhou Weiying drove the car directly into the garage, and then the two of them took down the gifts for everyone from the back seat in the afternoon, and pointed them to Luo Yue one by one.

The two came directly to the house from the garage, and at this time Aunt Li was sweeping the floor in the house, and when she saw Luo Yue coming back, she said, "Xiao Luo is back." ”

Luo Yue nodded and said, "Aunt Li, there are a lot of people in the family, so I've worked hard for you." ”

Aunt Li smiled: "What's the hard work, didn't you find me two more helpers? But there are 4 more children, and the family is really a lot more lively." ”

Zhou Weiying said: "What about the Far East?"

Aunt Li said: "I just fell asleep, otherwise how can I have time to come down and sweep the floor?" Xiao Luo, go up and take a look, but be light, don't wake up Far East." ”

Zhou Weiying said: "What about the children?"

Aunt Li said, "Are you all playing in the yard here?"

Zhou Weiying said: "Call them all in, as well as Brother Sun and Sister-in-law Yang, let's meet." Let's go up and see the Far East, and we'll come down at once. ”

Aunt Li nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go now." ”