As a huge city with a population of more than 600,000, the scale of urban transportation in Jianye is naturally a very large and diverse system. In addition to dozens or hundreds of horse-drawn bus routes, there is also a special means of transportation in the city - steam buses. The steam engine of this vehicle was mounted on the back of the vehicle, which could carry 22 passengers at an average speed of 25 to 30 kilometers per hour.

However, the weight of the public steam car is more than three tons due to the heavy boiler and a large amount of coal, so that the iron wheel axle often damages the road surface, which is criticized. In addition, this kind of public transportation will emit thick black smoke and rumbling noise on the street, which not only pollutes the street, but also has frequent accidents, which is really a headache to use and almost wants to be abandoned.

For cities with a population of several hundred thousand, the most important means of transport is, of course, the railway. There is no other city in the world like Jianye, where there are steam locomotives passing between the city and the suburbs. The city also currently has a 26-kilometre circular railway that runs around the city, as well as larger, more concentrated peripheral lines, as well as a number of sub-lines and connecting lines, which together form a rail network within Jianye City and with the outside world.

With the growing population of the city, urban transportation is also facing many problems, there are too many horse-drawn carriages, mixed traffic of people and vehicles, congested streets, and there is horse manure everywhere that has not been picked up, which has a serious impact on the health and image of the city. Under these circumstances, CCB's transportation and construction department began to plan the construction of a citizens' commuter railway in the urban area.

"What's the difference between this urban commuter rail and that steam bus? In addition to the fact that the number of people carrying is a little larger, the amount of smoke, noise, coal ash and other problems produced is not the same. Sitting in the luxurious private carriage of King Lu's mansion, Li Yanliang rubbed his temples vigorously to relieve the headache after a hangover, while talking to the coachman without a ride.

"Captain Li, you don't know anything." Zheng Sanxi, who was driving, said with a smile: "If you lay railroad tracks directly on the city streets, and then pass the steam locomotive, it will naturally not work." Not to mention the smoke and noise it produces, which is unbearable, but if there are so many people on the city streets, if they all jump onto the railroad tracks, how can this steam locomotive run? So, the rails are going to be laid underground. ”

"Huh? …… Laying rails underground? How does this work? ”

"Hehe...... Zheng Sanxi smiled proudly, shook the reins with his right hand, and led the carriage into the road leading to the railway station on the right, and then pretended to be mysterious: "Captain Li should have seen the city sewer passage, right?" That's right, just dig a big pit in the ground and lay tracks and tunnels in the pit first. After the tunnel is built, fill in the pit and repair the road surface. In this way, there is no steam locomotive visible on the ground of the city. In this way, no matter how the train moves in the tunnel, it will not affect the pedestrians and vehicles on the ground, and the closed tunnel can absolutely avoid pedestrian intrusion, and the operation of the train is extremely safe. However, all this is only an assumption so far, and the government has not yet made up its mind. After all, the current transportation can still meet the travel requirements of residents. I wondered if one day the population of Jianye would exceed one million, or a lot, and maybe I would put this idea into practice. ”

"Oh......" Li Yanliang replied in a false voice, indicating that he understood.

With Qi State's engineering construction technology, it is naturally not difficult to dig a tunnel for passing trains underground. The person who can come up with this approach is really a genius designer with a big enough brain to make the future of urban transportation fast and space-saving.

In the vicinity of Jianye Railway Station, there are more than 100 large and small hotels, ranging from high-end hotels that are resplendent and exclusive to high-end officials and nobles, as well as low-cost hostels that are extremely simple and have become the first choice of most ordinary people, which can basically meet the needs of all different classes of people.

Located right next to the train station, these hostels are a very practical commercial layout. Anyone who wants to leave this big city for a short time, or late or early, there is no more convenient and comfortable place to stay than these station hotels: after getting off the train with their luggage, they can easily walk almost a few tens of meters into their room and get a good night's sleep.

Even the residents of Jianye City are willing to spend a small amount of money to stay in such a station hotel so that they can embark on their journey early the next morning, so that they don't have to get up early or walk long distances, or have to take a horse-drawn carriage to the station in the early hours of the morning.

As early as more than 30 years ago, Jianye Railway Station completely separated the passenger station and the freight station to avoid the mixing of people, goods and vehicles, reduce the occurrence of accidents, and improve the operation efficiency of the station.

Dozens of trains come in and out of Jianye Railway Station every day, and countless people and materials meet here, which makes the railway station extremely crowded and noisy. Li Yanliang grabbed two duffel bags tightly with both hands, and walked towards the waiting room of the station with the bustling flow of people.

In the minds of the people of Qi, all the inventions over the years have unanimously agreed that the most important is the railway, the supreme artifact of Qi, which has brought a new and higher sense of purpose to the entire empire. Both the emperor of the empire and the important ministers of the cabinet knew the great significance of this invention.

The advent of the railway will eventually promote the effective control and governance of the entire Han continent by the government, and will stimulate the reshaping of the entire social order and civilization. Politically, in addition to roads, ports, and ships as a means of connection, the Han continent and overseas territories will add railways, which are fast and efficient tools, so that the various territories can be quickly and effectively connected, so that the great integration within the country and between the nations can be achieved; Economically, inland railways make it easier to connect with ports, which facilitates the accelerated flow of goods and people; Militarily, railways make it easier for armies to quickly deploy from one place to another, from one front to another, effectively improving the response speed of the army.

In the country of Qi, there are many magnificent buildings, and the railway station is also one of the most representative buildings. In recent years, some of the larger cities in the empire have built or expanded huge and spectacular railway stations, which seem to be the outward expression of Qi's domestic beliefs, some like the traditional oriental palaces, some like military fortresses, and some will also absorb and borrow from the European Gothic style. They are often more spectacular than government offices, with a variety of steel or copper ornaments, symbolic coats of arms and polished teak to make them extravagantly decorated with extravagant finishes.

With the evolution of industrialization, the state of Qi has essentially become a steam empire, and the continuous extension of railway tracks for the Great Qi Empire is as much as the gallop built by Qin Shi Huang thousands of years ago, and even far more than its practical significance.

The railway cuts, steel bridges, endless stretches of railroad tracks, and stations have formed a public building complex with distinctive characteristics of Qi country. A scholar once proudly claimed that "compared with the Qi Railway, the pyramids of Egypt, the aqueducts of ancient Rome, the temples all over India, and even the Great Wall on the continent have been overshadowed, flowing with an ancient and decaying atmosphere."

"Tut, this station is bigger and more beautiful than our Fujian governor's yamen!" Tu Shuanggui carried a roll of luggage on his shoulders, looked up at the tall dome of the waiting room in front of him, and kept sighing in amazement, "Hey, you see, are the golden decorations on the top made of gold?" …… Hey, that wall is all inlaid with transparent glass! Qi is really extravagant, if you accidentally break the glass, how much will you have to lose? ”

"Gotcha, gotcha! …… Even if I sell you, I can't afford to lose that small piece of glass! One of his companions said scoffingly.

"When Lao Tzu has money in the future, to build a big mansion, he will inlay all four walls with this transparent glass. Hey, that way the house is always bright! ”

"Tu San, if you inlay the four walls of the house with transparent glass, in that case, wouldn't you be able to see clearly what you are doing in the house!" Another companion said obscenely: "In case, if you do something private at home, it will be wonderful to watch!" ”

"Hahaha......" The people around listened to it, and a burst of laughter rang out.

"Oops! How did you become like this? …… Lecher! ”

Tu Shuanggui was ridiculed by everyone, and he didn't think it was a pestle at all, and lifted the roll of luggage on his shoulder with his right hand, but he didn't want to accidentally touch the upper body of a woman walking beside him, causing the other party to scream.

"it! …… Looking for death? ”

Tu Shuanggui heard the exclamation of the woman next to him, and hurriedly gave way to the side, and was about to turn around and apologize to the woman. Unexpectedly, a big foot suddenly came over behind him and kicked him to the ground.

Seeing this, several companions immediately took a few steps forward, helped Tu Shuanggui up, and then glared angrily at the assailant.

"Are they all from Qin?" It was a young man in luxurious clothes who kicked down Tu Shuanggui, and after comforting the frightened woman next to him a little, he looked at Tu Shuanggui and the others with disdain, and said, "Why, do you dare to fight back?" Believe it or not, with the touch of a finger, I can get you all to work in the mines, and let all of you live out the rest of your lives in misery! Hmph, since you have arrived in my Qi country, you must abide by the rules one by one, and don't behave like this. ”

Tu Shuanggui and the others looked at each other, their faces were bitter, we first came to Qi country, how dare we act publicly? Looking at the posture, I am afraid that this is a collision with the nobles of the Qi country. For a while, Jun Nuonuo didn't dare to speak, and subconsciously took a few steps back.

"Hiding from what?" When the young man saw that the other party was afraid, he couldn't help but become proud, his attitude became more and more arrogant, he stretched out his hand to point at them, and said loudly: "Come over to me!" I hit my wife and want to leave? Why don't you kneel down and make amends for me! ”

As soon as these words came out, the tourists who looked around to see the excitement were in an uproar.

My Qi country has long abolished the kneeling ceremony, in addition to sacrificing ancestors and paying homage to the gods and Buddhas of all walks of life, how can there be an occasion for people to kneel?

I'm afraid that this young man with a lot of status has gone too far!

Although those people looked like Qin immigrants who had just entered the country, they couldn't be so wantonly humiliated. In other words, what is your identity?

"My father is the treasurer of the Imperial Trading Company!" When the young man saw the unkind glances from everyone, he immediately said loudly, "So, I represent the imperial family. The offense that these Qin people have done to me is an offense to the royal family of my Qi country! ”

Royal Trading Company!

When the surrounding travelers heard this, their eyes when they looked at the young man were immediately filled with a look of awe and envy. In our country, the Royal Trading Company is not just a simple trading company, but a large-scale, multi-industry, investment, finance, scientific research, production, trade, construction, circulation, minerals and many other industries of the comprehensive economy, with more than 100 entities, and it also has a large share of shares in the overseas large monopoly trading companies.

Some people say that the huge royal trading company is the invisible household of the Qi country, and its huge annual income is not only for the royal family, but also for the Royal Academy of Sciences, major research institutes, institutions of higher learning, low-rent housing, and various welfare institutions in the country - Freemasonry, Nursing Home and Disability Welfare Society.

It can be said that the Royal Trading Company has a huge influence on the entire Qi country, not only reflecting its far-reaching economic penetration, but also, it represents the will of the imperial family.

When Tu Shuanggui and the others heard the word "royal", they were immediately a little frightened.

Oh my God, we've messed with the royal guys! That must not be a major crime, and it is a major crime of the Nine Clans!

With a few "plops", Tu Shuanggui and a few others immediately knelt down and knocked their heads on the hard cement floor a few times.

"Now you know you're scared?" The young man squatted on the ground with a smile, looking at a few people from the Qin State with earthy faces, and couldn't help but be full of pride, "Hmph, offend my Qi royal family, I'm afraid I don't know how to write a dead word!" ”

"You are the son of a great treasurer of a royal trading company, what qualifications do you have to represent the royal family?" Suddenly, a cold word came.

"Huh? ......" When the young man heard this, he immediately stood up and looked to his side.

I saw a tall and resolute officer looking at him with a look of dissatisfaction.

"Get up!" Li Yanliang put the duffel bag in his hand on the ground and said to Tu Shuanggui and the others: "I, the emperor of the Great Qi Empire, am here in person, and there is no need for you to bow down and kowtow." Now that you have arrived in our Qi country, you should enjoy an equal status, and you don't have to bow down to such bullies! ”

"They desecrate my royal family......," the young man shouted.

"Oh, which of the people present heard them say blasphemous words against the royal family?" After Li Yanliang pulled up Tu Shuanggui and the others who were kneeling on the ground, he turned to stare at the young man, and said in a cold voice: "From beginning to end, you are using the name of the royal family to threaten others with words. Your behavior is probably the biggest blasphemy against my Daqi royal family! ”

"That's right, even if the princes and princesses of the royal family come, they won't let people kneel and kowtow casually! He, the son of the shopkeeper of a royal trading company, dares to be so domineering? …… This kind of behavior is really a bit of a bully! ”

"Hey, maybe, this guy is impersonating the identity of the Royal Trading Company."

"Even if he is a child of the Royal Trading Company, he can't be so arrogant! Even the officials and officials of Futai County will not let people kneel and kowtow easily, what is he?! ”

"Bully the newcomer to the Qin State......"

"You vulgar people, you can't be reasonable......" Seeing that many passengers present had criticized his actions, the young man felt that he was at a loss, so he shook his hand hatefully, turned around and walked towards the waiting room in the station, and the accompanying family members bowed their heads and quickly followed.

"Thank you for your help!" Tu Shuanggui arched his hand at Li Yanliang and said gratefully: "Today, if it weren't for the help of the benevolent father, the newcomers such as us would have been humiliated. On other days, we will be rich and successful, and we will repay each other! ”

"It's just a matter of effort." Li Yanliang waved his hand and said: "In the future, you only need to abide by the law and act well in the territory of my Qi country, and you don't need to be afraid of the bullying people." Compared with your Qin State, the law and order of my Qi State still have a certain guarantee for you when you first arrive. ”

"Thank you for the mention!" Tu Shuanggui looked at this Qi State Captain and said sincerely: "We came to Qi Country to make a living, in addition to earning more money, so that we can one day bring our relatives in the country to reunite and enjoy happiness, and I also heard that all the people of Qi Country are equal and have opportunities, which can give all of us a worthwhile idea." ”

"Very good. In my Qi country, as long as you are willing to put in more effort and endure more hardships, you will be able to make a difference. Li Yanliang bent down, picked up his two duffel bags, and was about to turn around and leave.

"Eun Gong, can you leave your name?"

"I told you, just a gesture. Well, the rivers and lakes are far away, and there will be a period in the future, so everyone is fine. …… Oh, what kind of man am I! These Qin people! ”

(End of chapter)