At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 508: Old Monster Wang Enters Xiliang City Again
After all, in this world, there are only a small number of people who have the talent to embark on the path of cultivation.

The vast majority of creatures in Kyushu are just ordinary people.

"fire."

There was another roar, the command flag fell, and the county-class steel ship fired three consecutive shots, causing the earth to shake. Flames shot up into the sky on the island, accompanied by thick smoke.

"Okay."

Xiao Han smiled and said, "Drive further away."

The propeller of the big ship turned, creating waves, and the ship slowly sailed on the sea.

"The County-class steel ships use the latest diesel power and travel much faster than wooden warships."

“But the shortcomings are also obvious.”

Su Linglong knew all about it, "It's too big, so it's best to sail on the sea. There are only a few rivers in the Central Plains that can be sailed into."

"In addition, the Liaodong Navy has 18 camera steel ships that can travel through the rivers and lakes."

The county-level steel ship is equipped with a nine-inch naval gun, which is not as powerful as this fifteen-inch naval gun, but it should not be underestimated. "

"There are also 239 improved wooden warships equipped with twelve eight-inch naval guns."

It can be seen that Su Linglong is the governor of Liaodong County and is very familiar with all the weapons and warships of the navy.

After a trip out to sea, we returned to Gaoyun City.

Currently, the entire Liaodong navy has a total of 50,000 people and more than 300 warships, which are stationed in the two ports of Gaoyun and Pingyuan.

The setting sun and the sky were dim. A convoy was driving on the wide road. Led by Su Linglong, the group visited many factories in Liaodong.

In particular, steel mills and thermal power plants, as well as the various weapons workshops under the Ordnance Department, are developing weapons to match the navy.

naval guns, and larger state-class steel ships.

After reading it, King Xiliang was extremely satisfied.

into the night.

In the Liaodong County Governor's Mansion.

Inside the spacious room.

Naturally, there is bound to be some lingering.

In half a month, Xiao Han traveled all over Liaodong. After getting accurate information, he took Ning Xi, Miaoyu and Yuwen Yulou back.

Let’s not talk about them.

Speaking of Qingyou Pass and Sleeping Malong, the original city has been expanded several times, and now the gate of Qingyou Pass has been widened to nine zhang. People traveling between Xiliang and Qingzhou have to stop here.

The Xiliang soldiers, wearing black armor, with dry swords on their waists and carrying long spears on their backs, were guarding the pass meticulously as they headed north.

The city inside the pass was expanded eight or nine times, and the Qingyouguan railway station was packed with people.

"woooooo"

The loud whistle sounded throughout the world, indicating that the train had arrived. People who had been waiting for a long time began to get on the train and look for their seats.

A white-haired old man always stands out in the crowd. He looks at the bill in his hand and then at the huge machine in front of him, feeling a little confused.

"Old man, get in the car quickly."

The Xiliang soldier guarding the platform came over and said, "Otherwise the train will leave."

“Is this thing called fire?”

The old man asked curiously.

"Yes."

A hint of pride appeared on the faces of the Xiliang soldiers. "We are the only ones in Xiliang that have trains. It is very convenient to travel between places."

"where are you going?"

"Xiliang City."

The old man answered.

"You will be there in about two hours."

The soldier looked at the ticket and led him to the corresponding carriage, urging the old man to get on. He found his seat and sat down. The carriage was very long and very comfortable, even the seats were soft and the windows could be opened.

There are all kinds of people in the carriage, from all walks of life. The train ticket is not expensive, at least not for the existing people of Xiliang.

There were old and young, men and women, and from time to time there were soldiers from Xiliang patrolling in the carriage.

The train started moving, speeding up faster and faster. Outside the window, rivers and mountains kept receding.

The old man stared blankly out the window, with a somewhat sad expression.

“Is this technology?”

He muttered to himself.

"Old man, this is your first time riding a train."

The middle-aged man sitting next to him smiled and said, "It was the same when I took a train for the first time."

"No need to eat or drink, just a steel monster burning coal, it can get from Qingyou Pass to Xiliang City in two hours. Compared with before, it is so convenient."

"correct."

"It's not only convenient for going out, but also for transporting goods. One carriage is equivalent to dozens of horse-drawn carriages in the past."

“Not only is it fast, but it’s also cheap.”

People around him echoed.

"Only those of us who have traveled back and forth between Xiliang and Central Plains over the years know the difference."

"Who told us that we have the King of Xiliang in Xiliang?"

"Yes."

"Compared with the Central Plains, Xiliang is like two completely different worlds."

"You don't know that I transported a batch of silk from Jiangnan to Xiliang. I traveled through the Central Plains for more than a month and was exhausted. Finally, I arrived at Qingyou Pass."

Everyone in the carriage started talking about it, especially those whose registered residence was in Xiliang, whose faces were filled with excitement.

He talks about it endlessly, and those who come from outside to do business also sigh in the same way.

"I'm afraid it's hard for you to believe."

"To this day, in all the provinces of the Central Plains, there are still people who don't have enough food to eat, and many people starve to death every winter."

A merchant in Jizhou was filled with indignation, "The imperial court imposed heavy taxes and levies, and the people suffered from poverty and many families were ruined."

"But in Xiliang, many years ago, every household had surplus food. Look at how the people of Xiliang are living now."

People travel in the city of Yuhuo, cars and two-wheelers, live in high-rise buildings made of concrete, and many people have electricity in their homes, with lights, fans and radios. "

The Jizhou businessman sighed: "The crops in Xiliang are all improved seeds, and there are fertilizers. The yield is several times higher than before, and there are large machines such as tractors for farming."

"Whether it's sunny or rainy, there are clean and flat mixed-use roads when you go out."

He became more and more excited as he spoke, and cursed the Central Plains imperial court over and over again for generations.

"Let's just wait and see when the King of Xiliang will lead his army into the Central Plains."

The more Old Monster Wang listened, the more shocked he became.

"I haven't been to Xiliang for seven or eight years. Has there been such a big change?"

He secretly thought.

The two-hour journey was quickly completed and the train stopped at Xiliangcheng Station.

He walked out of the station and looked at the towering Xiliang City in front of him. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to go in.

The wide road is lined with neat three-story buildings, decorated with lights and looking extremely clean.

There are too many changes.

The Xiliang City in Wang Laoguai's memory was completely different. Cars were passing by on the spacious and smooth road, while passengers were walking on the bluestone slabs on both sides of the highway.

On the edge of the sidewalk, there are towering trees planted with layered shades that almost block out all the scorching sun. Only a little sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, onto the ground and forms mottled spots of light.

At regular intervals, there were constables from Xiliang City standing guard and patrolling.

(End of this chapter)