stjorthotic Chapter 585 Inspection and Development
Chapter 585 Inspection and Development
Since returning to the main realm, Zhu Ying has not been idle. He has been busy dealing with local government affairs every day.
It is undeniable.
During the year or so that Zhu Wenxi was in charge of the main realm, its development was quite rapid.
Thanks to Zhu Wenxi's efforts, the main world has now basically achieved modernization.
among them.
The most crucial factor was the widespread availability of electricity. Once people all over the world could use electricity, their quality of life naturally improved significantly compared to before.
That day, inside the Wenyuan Pavilion.
Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Ying gathered here together.
"U.A., now that the entire martial arts world has been unified, and our main world is almost fully developed, shall we begin our conquest of new worlds?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Ying with great excitement. He was clearly impatient. In his view, the Ming Empire was now strong and powerful, and the people of all the worlds it ruled lived in peace and prosperity.
Therefore, Old Zhu was naturally eager to continue expanding his territory and hoped to conquer more parts of the world!
However, when Zhu Yuanzhang expressed his idea, he was rejected by Zhu Ying.
"Grandpa, don't worry. We've just returned from the Martial World, and the army naturally needs to rest and recuperate."
"Xiongying believes that we should consider this conquest after some time has passed."
Zhu Yinggang had just finished speaking when Zhu Biao, the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, also expressed his agreement.
“Father, what Xiong Ying said makes some sense. The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty have also returned to this main world one after another through the [space portal]. These soldiers also need to rest for a while.”
just.
After hearing what Zhu Ying and Zhu Biao said, Zhu Yuanzhang could only nod in agreement.
"Although officials from various departments say that the Great Ming Empire is developing well, there are some things that can only be known by seeing them with one's own eyes. Therefore, Grandfather, Father, Xiong Ying plans to take advantage of the army's rest and recuperation to conduct an inspection within the territory of the Great Ming Empire."
When Zhu Yinggang told Zhu Yuanzhang about his idea, the old Zhu was clearly interested.
"Okay!"
“Since the Ming Dynasty unified this main world, we haven’t had a proper chance to inspect it. Since Xiong Ying has this idea, we’ll go with you.”
"Biao'er, you will work with Wenxi to manage state affairs in the capital."
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Zhu Biao looked somewhat embarrassed. In fact, Zhu Biao also wanted to patrol the main realm with Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying.
However, since Zhu Yuanzhang specifically requested that Zhu Biao be stationed in the capital, Zhu Biao naturally had no choice but to accept.
"Your subject obeys!" Zhu Biao replied to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Immediately.
Zhu Yuanzhang then said to Zhu Ying, "Xiong Ying, since the mission is to inspect the development of the country, why don't we go incognito? What do you think?"
"Of course, there's no problem with that!"
Zhu Ying continued, "Only by traveling incognito can we see the true development of the Great Ming Dynasty. Old Master, let's do as you say."
Obviously.
Zhu Ying also strongly agreed with Zhu Yuanzhang's suggestion.
And so.
the next day.
Zhu Ying then accompanied Zhu Yuanzhang in disguise as they slowly left the palace. Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying's first stop was to experience the subway in the capital.
Although Qin Da, the Minister of Works, praised the subway highly, Zhu Yuanzhang was honestly skeptical of it.
the reason is simple.
In Lao Zhu's view, the subway is an underground railway, and if it collapses or derails, it will pose a huge safety hazard.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying chose the subway in the capital as their first stop on their incognito visit.
When the two of them arrived at the subway entrance, they were immediately stunned by the scene before them.
Looking around, the vast subway station was almost entirely filled with throngs of people.
It looks quite stunning.
"Hey Xiong Ying, why do I feel like there are more people taking the subway than taking the train in this capital city?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was clearly puzzled.
In his view, trains are faster and safer than subways, but in reality, there are significantly more people taking the subway than the train.
Zhu Ying patiently explained, "Old man, you don't understand, do you? For long journeys, people naturally take the train first, while for short journeys, they mainly use the subway."
"Let's go and experience the subway for ourselves."
Then Zhu Ying and Zhu Yuanzhang went to the underground plaza together.
Before boarding the subway, the two underwent a security check, as they were traveling incognito and needed to behave like ordinary citizens.
After the security check was completed, the two officially entered the subway plaza.
At that moment, Zhu Yuanzhang looked around and carefully examined the construction of the subway.
"This subway plaza is really well built. Although it's underground, it doesn't feel stuffy at all, and the air is extremely fresh."
In response to Zhu Yuanzhang's remarks, Zhu Ying patiently explained, "That's only natural."
“Grandpa, you can look at the top. There are ventilation fans and ventilation ducts every few meters.”
"It is thanks to these constructions that the subway maintains good air circulation."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked up in the direction Zhu Ying pointed and, sure enough, saw many ventilation ducts and exhaust fans.
Not long after.
The subway successfully arrived at the station.
Upon seeing this, Zhu Ying immediately pulled Zhu Yuanzhang into the carriage.
"Although the carriage doesn't look very big from the outside, it feels quite spacious once you get inside."
Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang was following Zhu Ying's words, but right after Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, an old man next to him took the initiative to talk to him.
"Hey buddy, don't be fooled by how spacious this carriage is now. It'll be packed to the bone during rush hour!"
"There are so many people!"
The old man's words piqued Zhu Yuanzhang's interest.
then.
Zhu Yuanzhang then pressed the old man further, asking, "Judging from what you're saying, do you often ride this subway?"
The old man nodded and said with a smile, "Of course. My home is in the west of this city, but my child is in the east. So, if I want to see my child, I can only go by subway."
"Then tell me, what do you think of this subway?" Zhu Yuanzhang was traveling incognito this time, so he hoped to truly understand the people's views on the subway and even the development of the Ming Empire from their perspectives.
After hearing what Lao Zhu said, the old man also chimed in, "This subway is great, and it's not just great, it's great!"
"Back in the day, before the subway was built, it would take me half a day to travel from the west side of the city to the east side by horse-drawn carriage!"
"After all, our capital city is just too big."
"But now, with this subway, the distance between the two places only takes the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn!" Obviously.
The old man was quite satisfied with the subway.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally very pleased. Then, he took the initiative to ask, "Then tell me, what is there to complain about with this subway?"
"Speaking of things we're not satisfied with... naturally, there are still too few carriages. They're enough for normal times, but once it's rush hour, the carriages are practically airtight."
"It's full of people!"
"If the imperial court could arrange a few more carriages or increase the number of trains, it would definitely be of greater help to the people."
Upon hearing the old man's suggestion, Lao Zhu immediately turned to Zhu Ying and said, "Xiong Ying, what the old man said makes sense."
"These suggestions must be communicated to the Ministry of Works."
Zhu Ying nodded slightly and said, "Don't worry, old man. After this incognito visit, Xiong Ying will definitely resolve all the problems, both primary and secondary."
after that.
Zhu Ying then said to Old Zhu, "Old man, we've arrived at our stop. It's time to get off."
"Huh? So fast?"
Old Zhu was somewhat surprised.
After all, Zhu Yuanzhang felt like he had only been riding the subway for a short time.
"That's what makes the subway so amazing; it's incredibly fast. Plus, the palace isn't far from the capital's train station."
As soon as Zhu Ying finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang excitedly asked, "The capital's train station?"
"Xiongying, do you mean we should go to the Imperial Capital Railway Station?"
Zhu Ying patiently explained to Zhu Yuanzhang, "That's right. This main world is quite vast. If we want to travel incognito, we naturally need to take a train to get there quickly."
"Moreover, the train industry has also experienced tremendous development in the past year or so."
"Why not take this opportunity to experience it properly?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement and said, "Alright, now that we've experienced the subway, we should naturally try out the train!"
And so Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying arrived at the train station in the capital city.
To be honest, the train station in the capital city is much larger than this subway station, and the passenger flow is naturally much greater.
"There are at least a hundred train stations of this size in the entire main world."
As Zhu Ying walked, he explained to Zhu Yuanzhang beside him.
Before long, Zhu Ying and Zhu Yuanzhang completed the security check and entered the platform.
Suddenly.
Trains sped past them one after another.
Upon seeing this scene, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
"U.A., this train is going way too fast!"
"It really was as fast as lightning!"
Zhu Yuanzhang had seen the speed of this train before.
However, that was several years ago. Now, when Zhu Yuanzhang saw the train again, he was deeply shocked by its speed.
"But won't the people get seasick in these train carriages? U.A., it feels like this train is faster than a pterosaur."
Zhu Ying immediately explained, "Old man, this is already the third generation of trains. After these three iterations, in addition to being faster than before, the carriage space and some infrastructure are also more complete."
"You'll find out when you get on this train."
"There's absolutely no chance of getting seasick in this carriage; it's actually quite comfortable!"
"Of course, the current speed of a train is still no match for that of a pterosaur."
To be honest, when Zhu Yuanzhang heard Zhu Ying's words, he also felt a longing and couldn't wait to sit in the train and experience it for himself.
quickly!
A train came to a steady stop on the platform. After Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying entered the carriage, they suddenly felt a chill on their faces.
"U.A., why is it so cool here?"
"This is because air conditioning is installed in this carriage."
Zhu Ying continued, "In the summer, it is naturally quite hot with so many people sitting in the carriages, so air conditioning has been installed in each carriage to improve the quality of travel for the public."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but nod in agreement.
After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying sat down in their respective seats.
This time, Zhu Ying chose a sleeper carriage, which meant that Zhu Ying and Zhu Yuanzhang could rest in bed.
"There are even places to sleep in this carriage?"
"How is this possible!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was clearly stunned when he saw the rows of beds.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang knew that the development of trains was now very rapid and that the hardware facilities had been improved.
But when Lao Zhu saw these beds with his own eyes, he still found it hard to accept.
Zhu Ying then explained with a smile, "Old man, what's so strange about that? I told you before, the trains in our Great Ming Empire have undergone three generations of development, and the entire system is quite advanced!"
"Not only can you sleep in the carriage, you can even eat there."
"Oh, by the way, if I remember correctly, the beds in this carriage also have massage functions. You can try them out!"
Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally quite curious, so he immediately lay down to experience it.
Sure enough, the moment he lay down on the bed, he immediately felt the bed frame vibrate slightly...
At that moment, the train began to accelerate.
Despite the train's extremely high speed, there was no bumping or shaking felt inside the carriage.
Even so, Zhu Yuanzhang appeared remarkably relaxed as he lay in bed.
"By the way, Xiong Ying, where is our destination this time?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Ying suddenly, gazing at the scenery flashing past the window.
"prairie!"
"That is, the former Mobei."
"After inspecting the northern desert, we will take a plane to the western continent to see the development of this vassal state."
Zhu Ying told Zhu Yuanzhang about his entire plan for traveling incognito.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard that he was going to take an airplane, his eyes immediately lit up with excitement.
"I've flown the Wing Loong before, but I've never experienced this kind of aircraft before."
Zhu Ying calmly said, "This plane is faster than the Pteranodon; it can be said to be the fastest mode of transportation in the main world right now."
Just as Zhu Ying finished speaking, another group of people entered the carriage. Zhu Ying immediately sensed that these people all possessed a trace of true energy. (End of Chapter)