Chapter 143
Mr. Jiang saw the family members of several Mr. Jiang who were talking nonstop, and felt that he was too impressed. He told several Mr. Jiang: "The people who sell tickets here heard that we were going to buy tickets for several cars, but they said they had never heard of them. After discussing, he decided to drive a train and only pull us."
Mr. Kang: "Isn't this treating the train as a carriage? But it's amazing! I wonder how much it costs?"
"Not many. A carriage is fifty-stop, which is the same as selling tickets. We have to sit on as many cars as we want to sit on."
"Convenient, very convenient! That's it. We'll ride a car ourselves!"
After Mr. Kang finished speaking, he discussed with several other Mr. Kang. A carriage of 50 s are not expensive, and it is much cheaper than taking a carriage to Kaifeng Mansion. Not to mention that after Mr. Jiang’s introduction, sitting on the train is not only quick, but also extremely comfortable.
After paying the money, I found out that it took an hour to drive, and several staff members went to a nearby teahouse to sit leisurely. Their families, who don’t go out frequently, stroll in groups in Tangzhou City. Tangzhou is not a big place, but after the train was opened, goods from north to south gathered, and now they are in a prosperous atmosphere, and many things that cannot be seen in other places.
After an hour, everyone gathered together and entered the station. Since they were chartered, they didn't need to wait outside and were led into the station directly. Looking at the vehicles parked on the railway, everyone felt that it was extremely novel and chattered.
Chief Qin said to Mr. Jiang: "Uncle, it is unprecedented for you to do a car like this. You must restrain your family and not get separated. The train starts, but you won't stop just by stopping. When the people are separated, you have to wait. Tell everyone that there is something that is lost for a while. Don't wander around, just wait at the station. When the train comes back, get on the bus and reunite."
Mr. Jiang said: "I have recorded everything, nothing will happen. Thank you for your hard work."
While speaking, he took out a piece of scattered silver and stuffed it into the hands of Director Qin. Director Qin was in charge of the station and was also a real power figure in Tangzhou now. If you take care of it, there will be endless benefits in the future.
After explaining the precautions, Chief Qin led everyone to the front of a train and said, "You take this train and follow the train far away. The railway is not as good as the ordinary road. At the wrong time, two trains meet will be a disaster. In order to prevent accidents, you must follow the train in front to successfully reach the capital. On the road, there are servants who come to the carriage, ask you what you eat, drink and use, and tell them to buy it with some money. Don't walk around, so as not to get hurt."
Everyone nodded repeatedly. Mr. Kang suddenly said, "Master, can you buy this car? Let's raise money to buy one, and drive it yourself when you want to take the car in the future, so as not to bother with the main business, which is better."
Chief Qin laughed in silence: "Uncle Master, do you know how much this train costs? This train costs more than 100,000 chunks of carriages!"
Mr. Kang: "Even if more than 100,000 guan is a big money, our families will not be able to make it up."
Commander Qin did not expect to meet such a senior official today, and said seriously: "Mr. Uncle, even if you can spend money to buy a car, it is not easy to run. There is only one road. When to drive and which stations to stop, it is all set and cannot be changed at all. Not to mention that you have to drive a special person. When you arrive at the station, you have to add water and coal. There are many troublesome things. You have to have your own car, unless it is arranged by the shipping department. In fact, let alone buy a car, there were other officials in other places a few days ago. If you ask the local government to raise money to build the road, the court must agree, otherwise this matter will not be done."
Mr. Kang nodded and looked at the majestic motorcycle lying on the railway not far away, and said nothing. The train looked even larger and more spectacular than he thought. It really didn't seem like it could be bought for fun at home.
The carriages are hung on top according to the number of homes, each section is shorter than the usual train. Director Qin and Director Jiang called several members to come and help them arrange the first section of the house and which section should not be confused.
These officials have a great family and a great career. But no matter how big it is, there are only twenty or thirty people in the family. Cheng has called many relatives, but only more than fifty people, and the carriage is actually unsatisfied. It is precisely because of this that the station is so enthusiastic. In addition to these people, they also have two trucks. Anyway, the cost of these people on the road is spent, and the goods transported by the two trucks are considered to be in vain.
After the arrangement was completed, everyone started getting on the bus.
Chief Qin left for a while, and soon brought two young men and women to several foreigners, and said to several foreigners: "These are two relatives of my family. The man, Tsui Hark, has been studying since he was a child, and the woman, Song Erniang. They were newly married and were going to Kaifeng Prefecture to have a trip. Xu Xiucai has gained some knowledge when he was studying abroad. I really can't buy a ticket outside these days, so I held it on my head. The few foreigners have many empty seats. Please bring them with me, how about it?"
After hearing this, Kang Man Wai looked at Tsui Hark and said, "It turns out he is a scholar. I don't know how he reads?"
Tsui Hark bowed: "At the age of six, I was studying for more than ten years, I read all the books of sages. In addition, I learned all the other miscellaneous studies, and read them carefully. I was just by nature not interested in official careers, I only like to travel around the mountains and rivers, and I did not get a Jinshi."
Mr. Kang: "This is the best. You can sit in my carriage and talk to my children on the way to relieve your loneliness."
Tsui Hark was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked his wife. The young woman was seventeen or eighteen years old and was very quiet. She tied her bun and looked at the two of them just as they were newly married. Tsui Hark came forward, but the woman did not speak.
Everyone got into the car and went to their own carriages.
Mr. Kang got into the car and saw many seats. He whispered: "This car is so empty, how can we do it? It's a real mistake. Two or three should sit in a carriage, which is more lively. - Since we don't have so many people, it's easier to remove the extra seats."
The servant standing outside the car door said, "Mr., the seats in this car are determined to die, but they cannot be removed."
Mr. Kang muttered: "It's so troublesome, but there are only a few seats, why can't I withdraw it!"
While talking, he stepped forward and pushed it. Seeing that the table and stool were not moving at all, he had to give up.
The servant led everyone and said, "The carriage is full of seats for the servants, so they can sit in their own hands. After a while, before the car drove, they will whistle a few times. At that time, be careful not to walk around, so as not to fall and get hurt."
Seeing that his family looked at him with a gaze, Mr. Kang said aloud: "Go to find a seat by yourself. The man sits on one side, the woman sits on the other side, and the child sits on the other side. Don't fight. I heard that this car runs like flying. If you accidentally throw it under the car, it's not a joke!"
The servant said, "People, this car is sealed and people can't throw it away. However, don't open the window easily. If you are frustrated, just open the gap gently. When you open the window, you must not stretch your head and hands out, otherwise it will be a big deal if you are caught by things outside."
Mr. Kang nodded repeatedly and asked Tsui Hark to sit with him and several sons, and his wife went to sit with her and her family.
Chapter completed!