Chapter 467: New World
Francis and the others smoothly entered the Daqian River and headed for the capital.
Benjamin had come several times, and had already drawn the map, and the group was moving fast according to the map.
As it was their first time in Daqian, both Francis and Longbottom were full of curiosity, standing on the bow of the boat and observing the boats in the river and the customs and customs along the river.
"Referee, there are so many merchant ships in the Great Dry River!"
Longbottom's originally expressionless dead face couldn't help but sigh after seeing the big merchant ships coming and going in the river.
He hunted heretics everywhere in the Western world, and he had been to countless rivers, never before had he seen so many merchant ships in any river.
A glimpse of the whole leopard shows how good the economic development of the Daqian economy is.
Francis looked at the bicycles that could occasionally be seen along the river, and said without looking back: "The development of Daqian is indeed amazing, far better than Benjamin said, this is really a magical land." ”
"If only these people believed in our gods!"
"Yes."
Both of them have a little yearning.
In the blink of an eye, the group was getting closer and closer to the capital of Daqian.
Before they reached the pier, everyone was stunned by the bustling scene they saw from afar.
I saw that all kinds of merchant ships of all sizes were parked densely on the wharf, and a large number of workers were busy on the shore, and a large number of goods were loaded onto the ship or unloaded from the ship, which was a thriving scene.
"Benjamin's profiteer said how busy the Daqian capital wharf is, originally I thought it was a bit exaggerated, but now it seems that what he said is still a bit conservative, such a large cargo throughput, how amazing the wealth of Daqian is!"
Francis's eyes flashed with greed, and the envy in his tone could not be concealed.
The Western Holy See, in order to maintain its absolute status and supreme authority, has established a huge legion, which is the army owned by those emperors, which is incomparable with them.
The cost of feeding so many people is very large.
Daqian without faith is simply a fragrant bait.
"Judge Chief, I think we should open up a direct route to Daqian by land, and send an expeditionary force to sweep all the way to take this hot land, so that they can return to the embrace of God!" Longbottom said.
"It's not a good idea."
Francis retracted his gaze and glanced at Longbottom and said, "Although our legion is strong and the most powerful existence in the Western world, they are lambs compared to the Great Qian, how can they conquer?" ”
Thinking of Daqian's muskets and artillery, Longbottom couldn't help but look frustrated: "Oh, this is really a pity! ”
"So, we must take down the Nine Emperors of Daqian and let him change all this."
"Yes, sir!"
They thought what was in front of them was shocking enough.
When they came ashore, they saw a large number of bicycles and motorcycles, far more than Benjamin had said.
Motorcycles are just that, and it can be seen from the clothes that ordinary people can't afford to buy.
But bicycles are different, and many civilians have them.
And in the Western world, the bicycles that Benjamin brought back were only affordable to a very small number of aristocrats.
As for the more scarce motorcycles, only the top elite can afford them.
It's their Holy See, and there are only a few in total.
And on the dock in front of you, it's everywhere.
Forget it, the most difficult thing for them to accept is that the bicycle, which is regarded as a treasure in the Western world, is actually used by many people here to load!
That's right, it's for loading!
Because the bicycles made by Li Changfeng were extremely sturdy, the people of Daqian initially used to carry people for their own use, but later found that they could pull very heavy goods on the back seat, so many people tied two wooden sticks to the back to pull some goods to support their families.
Francis and Longbottom and others were dumbfounded.
Just when they were stunned, there were several "Didi" sounds in the distance.
The people on the pier seemed to get used to it, quickly getting out of the way and standing on both sides of the road.
Francis and Longbottom followed the prestige, and were stunned by what they saw.
It was a Changfeng low-profile car.
The car sped past them at great speed, kicking up a cloud of dust, stopping at the dock in front of an unloading ship and saying a few words, then turning around and whizzing past them.
As they passed by them, the people in the car glanced at them curiously.
When the car was gone, Francis and Longbottom recovered from their shock.
"Oh buy karma! Oh buy karma! What is it?! ”
"Is this a moving carriage? How can you run so fast!? ”
"Benjamin, that bastard, didn't say that Daqian has such a magical thing!"
"It's great that this thing has an iron shed and is not afraid of wind and rain!"
“……”
Francis, Longbottom and the others looked like dirt buns who had never seen the world, which immediately caused a burst of laughter from the people around them, and they pointed and laughed.
"Haha, these Fanbang people have never seen a car and are dumbfounded."
"Isn't that normal? Those Fanbang countries, how can they be compared with my big cadres? ”
"I look like I've never seen the world, I'm really laughing to death!"
"What I saw today is estimated to be enough for them to brag about it for several years after they go back."
“……”
Although Frances, Longbottom, and the others couldn't understand what the people were saying, they could tell from their expressions that they must be scornful and mocking them.
Longbottom was furious.
"Damn heretics, they should be sent to the gallows!"
He was about to make a move, but was stopped by Francis.
"Stop!"
"Why?" Longbottom asked unconvinced.
"Because it's a big job."
Francis responded lightly and walked in the direction of the capital.
He didn't want to make a big deal happen until the big thing was done.
After Longbottom calmed down, he also understood Francis's thoughts, and followed behind with a cold snort, secretly making up his mind that after conquering Daqian in the future, he must eradicate all heretics who dare to offend them.
Because under the impetus of Li Changfeng, Daqian abolished the policy of banning the sea and promoted and encouraged maritime trade, so more and more people from Fanbang came to Daqian, and the people in the capital were not so curious after seeing more.
Without attracting much attention, Frances, Longbottom and others soon came to the Daqian New City developed by Li Changfeng.
The scene presented in front of him made Francis, the number two person in the Holy See, stomp his feet, and the Grand Inquisitor of the Great Inquisition, which would tremble three times in the entire Western world, widened his eyes.
Wide, straight, clean streets.
Towering buildings on both sides of the street.
One shop after another, crowded shops.
Motorcycles whizzing by, and the occasional car.
Francis feels like he's in a whole new world!
He even thinks it's heaven!
Even the Vatican, the greatest city in the entire Western world, can only be regarded as a village and town compared to the city in front of it.
(End of chapter)