Chapter 174: Records of the Divine Kingdom of China (Part II)

Education should start from the baby?!

On the way from the port to the heart of the city, Butler savored and chewed on this phrase. The more I think about it www.biquge.info the more I think about it, the more I think it makes sense!

Although it is simple, the vision and deep understanding of education contained in it are very rare.

Later, Butler wrote in his book: When I first arrived in the Kingdom of the Chinese Gods, I, like all readers, had some prejudices against this prosperous and powerful Chinese country in the East. Think of them as just a group of militants with a relatively strong army, barbaric and backward. Completely unaware of national construction. But then I found out that I was wrong, and the concept of "education should start from the child" and the definite policy of state subsidies showed that this must be a civilized country no worse than our British Empire!

Butler, led by Xiao Li, came to a station.

The station is large and can be seen from afar, and it is very beautifully built. The whole body is made of hard stone, the gate is wide, and the top is written in block letters with the three large characters "Harbour Station". There are also various reliefs on the walls on both sides of the main entrance. It seems to tell the history of this station......

"O my God! It's rare to see such a beautiful station even in London. Your country is not only militarily strong, but also economically strong. "Butler was a heartfelt compliment this time. He already understands why Xiao Li, a Chinese-British mixed-race child, should think of himself as a Chinese citizen.

Xiao Li smiled: "Mr. Butler, if this makes you feel amazing." In the days that followed, you're probably going to think you're dreaming, right? Hahaha. Between those expressions, the look of pride can be seen.

You must know that the impact of buses on society is huge, and it also plays the most basic role in promoting the development of cities. It allows citizens to experience closer to each other than ever before, and also shortens the distance between the city and neighboring villages and towns, and makes travel more frequent.

In the UK, the first buses and stations appeared in London. It was officially opened on July 4, 1829. At the time, London buses would run between Beddington and London along the new 'Newroad', with stops in Yorkshire. There are 4 buses per day in each direction.

Within a decade, around 1838, the public transport service was gaining popularity in France, England, and the major cities on the east coast of the United States (e.g., Paris, Lyon, London, and New York).

This is one of the reasons why Westerners claim to be civilized and regard Easterners as savages.

To know the contemporaries of the East (Asia), these things are almost impossible for them! It's a myth! But in big cities in Europe and the United States, it is already very common.

Even as early as 1831, the Englishman Walter Hancock built the world's first bus with an engine for his country!

The bus, powered by a steam engine, can carry up to 10 passengers, and is named the "Baby" – a symbol of the baby born of technology. and a trial run between London and Tradford.

It's just that Butler was shocked that the Chinese Divine Kingdom in the east had only been officially established for seven or eight years. There is already such a well-developed common transportation system, spacious and orderly stations, and seemingly civilized and polite citizens......

Butler thought to himself, "Oh my God! This Chinese kingdom of God has really been blessed by God. Now, I'm a little skeptical that the dragon god they believe in is really the same as God, and is also a true god! And it's not the false gods and evil gods that we Westerners say. ”

He followed Xiao Li into the station.

By this time, Butler was able to see the ticket window and the waiting platform for the bus. There were many people who were also carrying suitcases, waiting with their necks stretched.

But what made him feel strange was that Xiao Li didn't take him to the ticket counter to buy a ticket. Instead, he turned a corner and walked in the opposite direction. There are fewer people in that direction than in the ticket hall, and most of them look better temperamental and well-dressed.

"Are you going to the VIP room?" Butler thought to himself.

At this time, a large gate appeared in front of me.

At the door stood two public servants in simple, generous uniforms.

"Hello, please receive the security check." He was polite and smiling, but he was also very firm. It's as if you won't be allowed to put it in if you don't accept the inspection.

Security checks? Does it have to be so complicated to make a bus?

Butler felt a little upset. It's also a VIP hall, which is not good for guests at all. But after all, this is in someone else's land, so you can only follow the customs.

Xiao Li seemed to see Butler's displeasure, and explained with a smile: "Because the transportation we will take later will be more special and pay more attention to safety, so I ask Mr. Butler's forgiveness." ”

Hearing this, he kind of understood: "Oh? Isn't it the kind of steam bus or horse-drawn bus we're going to be sitting on later? There are two kinds of steam buses and horse-drawn buses on the platform outside, and the steam-powered ones are more expensive. But there's nothing wrong with that, the European and American powers are like that.

Xiao Li smiled mysteriously: "You'll know later." ”

After the security check, there is a smaller but more comfortable and tidy hall in front of you. Xiao Li asked him to wait for a while, and then went to the front to buy a ticket himself. He continued to walk with him, but Butler found that the passage in front of him was going underground.

"Underground?!" He was shocked.

He followed Xiao Li down the stairs in a daze, and at the end, there was a ticket gate like an iron fence. Two tall and tall beauties dressed in red hanfu stood on either side. smiled very politely: "Hello two gentlemen, thank you for taking the Xuanyuan City subway." Please show your ID and metro ticket. ”

Xiao Li showed it to the two beauties in red.

"Yes sir, please come in! The next subway will arrive in 10 minutes, so please wait patiently on the platform and do not put your head and hands into the tunnel. ”

"Okay, thanks." Xiao Li also responded with a polite smile, and prepared to enter the station with a salute.

But he took two steps, only to find that Butler hadn't followed.

When I looked back a little strangely, I saw that he looked dull, his eyes were blank, and he was confused standing at the ticket gate.

At this moment, Butler is indeed in a state of bewilderment. All that echoed in his mind was the words of the two ticket inspector beauties just now. It's like being struck by lightning.

"Metro, subway...... It's actually a subway!! Oh, my God!!! How is it possible that this eastern country already has an officially operating underground railway?! ”

Butler felt that his worldview, outlook on life, and values had been completely turned upside down. (To be continued.) )