Chapter 1361 This bus can go 300 miles away in one day
Chapter 1361 This bus can reach Luzhou three hundred miles away in one day? (Please subscribe and vote)
It would be easier if they were big merchants. They had horses and carts, so it was very easy to get around.
But for most of the traffickers and foot soldiers, they were on the road in such winter.
It was really too hard, and it was very difficult to push the cart and carry the goods in such rainy and humid weather.
Therefore, as the flow of merchants and merchants decreases, it will naturally affect the economic vitality of Luzhou.
"So, Cheng Changshi, who knows astronomy, geography, and immortal magic, was ordered by the Governor to solve this problem."
"It only took a few days to find a solution, which is this kind of shuttle bus between Luzhou and surrounding states."
"If a businessman like Xiaoren wants to go to Luzhou in the past, he must either rent a car to go there, or he can only rely on two legs."
“But renting a car is expensive, but it takes about three days to reach Luzhou.
But if you don’t rent a car, you’ll have to walk for six or seven days to get to Luzhou.”
"And this bus only takes one day to reach Luzhou."
"One day?" Li Ji couldn't help but be stunned. As the governor of Jiannan Road, he had naturally done enough homework.
Naturally, we know that the journey from Rongzhou to Luzhou is almost three hundred miles.
Just like riding a horse, you can only cover about 150 miles in a day and need to rest.
It takes two days to get to Luzhou from here. The merchant in front of me actually said that he could get there in one day. Isn't this nonsense?
Seeing Li Ji's suspicious face, Hu Xingshang pointed out the characteristics of the shuttle bus to Li Ji.
"This kind of shuttle bus has four wheels and needs two horses to pull it. It runs very steadily on the cement official road."
"This train changes horses every hundred miles, so that the carriage can maintain its speed.
Therefore, we can reach Luzhou within one day."
After hearing this, Li Ji subconsciously reacted. Isn't this somewhat similar to the way in which Datang's inns delivered messages?
I didn't expect that that boy Cheng Sanlang would actually learn and use it in this regard.
However, could it really be as fast as a stagecoach traveling three hundred miles a day? Li Ji had doubts in his heart.
After leaving Rongju Castle, we saw a very straight and gentle white road ahead, leading straight into the distance.
Outside the city, there was an eye-catching open space with several carriages there.
There was also a shed, and many people were gathering around the iron stove in the shed, as if they were waiting for something.
"Have you seen the official? That is the station, and the villain is going there to take the train."
Li Ji stroked his long beard and walked over with Hu Xingshang, and saw a big and eye-catching sign there.
There is a line of big characters written on it: Han and Tang Commercial Bank Interstate Shuttle Station.
Especially the four words "Han and Tang Trading Company" made Li Ji's eyelids jump immediately.
"...Sure enough, only that kid can create such a thing."
The merchant Hu took a look at the sky, saluted Li Ji, and then hurried to a window and bought three tickets.
Then he and his two followers sat in the sheltered shed.
After Li Ji rolled his eyes a few times, he summoned his attendants and gave two instructions.
Although the attendant was a little surprised, he still followed the order and went to the window to ask.
He came over and told Li Ji the price of the ticket and that there were only eight tickets left, which meant that only the last eight seats were left.
"Go and buy them all." Li Ji waved his hand without hesitation and bought all the remaining tickets.
He called his entourage and gave some instructions, telling them to continue riding their horses, while he would take a few personal entourage and rush to Luzhou in the carriage.
Feel this convenience, whether it is as good as what Hu Xingshang said.
Although a group of officials wanted to stop it, no one could stop the governor.
I could only watch with a sad face as Li Ji led the seven entourage away. After a short while, the small clock in the station rang.
A staff member came over and shouted loudly, "It's time. All passengers please bring your gifts and board the train."
Passengers boarded the carriage one after another amid the urging of the staff.
In a short time, there was only a convoy consisting of several four-wheeled carriages.
He left the station and sped south along the concrete straight road.
Li Ji sat in the carriage with a curious look on his face. The carriage looked a bit crude and was made of bamboo and wood.
And the interior space is not very large, but fortunately there are mats inside the car, making it easier for people to sit and lie inside.
Because the carriage is enclosed, there is also a small iron stove inside the carriage.
A fire was lit, and a kettle fixed on top was slowly steaming.
The chimney extends upwards from the roof of the car, which makes the car not feel cold or choked.
Sitting in such a carriage made Li Ji feel a little uncomfortable. After all, he was a dignified prince and usually rode alone in carriages.
It is indeed a bit inconvenient to be squeezed into a car with a few relatives and followers.
However, since we were already in the car, could it be possible that we got out because we felt the car was crowded?
Li Ji gritted his teeth and, like his followers, sat directly on the mat, leaning against the car wall.
Since this concrete official road is very smooth, passengers will not feel bumpy when the carriage speeds on this concrete official road.
A group of people were waiting in the car, some were dozing off, some were talking in low voices, and time passed by bit by bit.
Li Ji heard the sound of hooves in his ears. He couldn't help but lift the curtain of the car window and saw that the scenery outside the window was receding.
After more than an hour, the carriage stopped at a supply station.
The handymen here quickly changed the horses on the carriage, and it was time for everyone to get out of the car and move about.
In less than a quarter of an hour, we set off again and arrived at the next supply station in about the same amount of time.
Unconsciously, Li Ji fell asleep amidst the sound of hoofbeats and the swaying carriage.
He didn't know how much time had passed before Li Ji heard a low voice coming from his ear.
"Master, master, wake up quickly, we have arrived in Luzhou."
"Hmm, huh?" Li Ji opened his eyes, stretched his limbs, and then got out of the carriage, subconsciously looking up in the direction of the light not far away.
He saw the tall city outline not far away and the lanterns hanging on the city gate tower. Li Ji saw clearly the writing on the city head, which was the word "Luzhou".
Li Ji couldn't help but grin. He actually ran three hundred miles straight from Rongzhou to Luzhou.
"What time is it?"
"Sir, I just went to inquire about it. It is now the second quarter of Xu."
"..."
Today I was traveling all the way from Shanghai to Jiaxing and had an in-depth communication with the editorial boss at night. It was too late because I was busy. I wish you all a good night.