Chapter 35 Crimea! (2) Mrs. Dion
After leaving the dock, the man and the woman got on a convertible carriage. This is a four-wheeled carriage that is now popular on both sides of the Azov Sea. In addition to the spring shock absorption, the iron ring of the wheel is wrapped with a thick layer of solid heart.
Coarse glue, when there is rain and snow, can also be used to support the canopy behind it.
The pier is one mile away from the castle, and this road is naturally made of cement, and it is very comfortable to walk on it.
Such carriages are also found in major European cities, but their iron rings are wrapped in cork and shock-absorbing springs. With the current technological level in Europe, the number is definitely extremely rare.
When they arrived at the city gate, the soldiers on duty carefully checked their passports. Because there was Zhang Wen who was "allowed to release and stay for ten days" by the customs, the soldiers waved their hands and let them in.
After giving the coachman a shilling silver coin with some pain, they stepped into Yesk Castle.
Yeysk Castle was built by the Ottomans in marble. It was originally called Yeys. After the Russians occupied it briefly, it was changed to Yeysk. Since Qitad has always used the name Yeysk, it has now replaced Yeys.
Always use the name of Yeysk.
The streets are crowded and bustling. The streets have been hardened and underground drainage has been built. After sewage discharge facilities, they are very clean, which obviously attracted their attention.
"Douglas"
"Oh?"
"Didn't you pay attention? We have hardly seen such a city in Europe, and the one that is close to Berlin, Prussia"
"In the cities we have been to, put aside the appearance, there is only one thing in common"
The man named Douglas, with blonde hair and a black top hat, held the hat on his head after hearing this.
"You said it right, the only thing in common is that it is smelly, dirty, messy. In fact, the Ottoman cities are much cleaner than those in Europe, but with this..."
"Yeisk"
"It's still far behind Yesk City. I really didn't expect that a city controlled by an oriental pagan city looks very ordinary on the outside, but it's very clean inside and can't smell that smell at all."
"Dear Douglas, do you think Yesk is the city of Truchen, not the Ottoman?"
"Of course, dear Dion, the Ottoman Empire still controls half of Europe. Although it has been a little shaken, it is still a giant. How could it transfer the customs of its city to others?"
"What's more, the soldiers guarding the city gate to check their passports were obviously not Ottomans. They also agreed with the seal of the dock customs, Dion, it is said that the font on this seal is Chinese characters from the far east?"
"How can I know that there is no European language that I can't speak, but it's obviously the first time I've seen this... No, no, no, the second time I saw it, when I applied for a visa in Warsaw,
Their consulate has seen it for the first time”
"Also, their visa is easy to apply. As long as you have been to college, you will not fail to apply for it. By the way, I heard that the visa system was transmitted from Truqin to Europe. In the past, we needed royal families to go to other countries or
Letters of proof from other famous figures”
"At present, they only have consulates in countries with good relations with Russia, but they are very welcome to merchants with legal certificates regardless of their nationality"
As the two walked, they came to a quieter place.
"This is the captain's letter of introduction to us, it's just here"
I saw this a courtyard with a building with a very different appearance than the Western world or even the Islamic world. It has white walls and black tiles. From outside the courtyard, you can see that there is an obviously three-story building inside.
There was a plaque hanging on the gate. They obviously didn't recognize the font on it, but there were a few lines of small characters under the huge square characters. They didn't recognize the first few lines, but the bottom line was Latin.
"Hotel by the Sea"
They quickly handed the captain's letter of introduction and a piece of paper from the booked house to the doorkeeper. The man looked like an Ottoman. After carefully looking at the letters and paper, they took them in.
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Coming toward a large garden, walking through the gravel-paved path inside the garden, the man took them to a house.
There is also a black wooden board on it, with a few lines of words written on it, and it is still a skewed "Saturn One" in Latin at the bottom.
Seeing Douglas whispering a word in Latin, the man smiled and said, "Two, our hotel is divided into three floors. The top floor is the Tianzi Room, the middle floor is the herringbone room, and the bottom floor is the
The floor is the word "di"
"What you booked is the Di character house, also known as the Saturn series house. Here, the Tian character house requires three silver coins every day, and the Herringbone house is two, and the Di character house is the cheapest, and you need one"
The two of them were stunned. This person could speak fluent French!
Judging from his age and outfit, he was clearly a servant. Douglas quickly asked, "How can you speak French? Since you know French, how can you work in such a place?"
The man grinned and said, "I am from the Truqin Khanate. In our country, anyone who enters the school needs to learn three languages..."
"Three kinds?"
Douglas glanced at Dion, and showed a look of disbelief on his face.
"Yes, you have many ethnic groups in our country, including Mongolians, Hans, Turks, and Caucasians. Mongolians, Chinese, and Turks must be one of them. The Caucasians here know some Turkic languages, but they use them in class.
It's Chinese"
"In addition to your own native language, you must master one of Russian, French, and English to graduate. Of course, it is limited to simple dialogues and words"
Dion was shocked, "Isn't this Ottoman land? How did the Truchens come here?"
The man then became alert and quickly said, "My relationship with the Ottoman Empire is quite harmonious, and he is allowed to do business here and assist them in handling customs affairs."
Dion nodded, she thought for a while and took out a shilling from her arms.
"This is a tip for you, but I still have something to ask you"
The man took the shilling and nodded.
"I ask you, how many schools are there in your Truchen Khanate, and who can go in to study?"
The man said proudly: "There is nearly five million people in our country, and there are castles at the provincial, municipal and county levels."
"There are schools in castles or gathering sites at or above the county level. Any children over the age of ten can enter the school to study and study until they are fifteen."
"About 30% of the outstanding people will enter municipal schools to continue their studies, and at that time they will be assigned to different specialized schools according to their interests and hobbies"
"I graduated from business and was assigned here as soon as I graduated. I am considered ordinary. After studying in a municipal school for two years, 30% of the people can enter provincial schools for study, and the academic system will be two years."
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"Thirty percent of the outstanding people after that can go to Truchen University to study"
Dion couldn't help but gasp. According to his understanding, there was only one country that was ready to do so, that is Prussia. Although Frederick was willing to send all children of appropriate age to the school, due to the opposition of the nobles, financial resources, etc.
The reason is that only the nobles have been accepted.
This was something she couldn't understand, so she sent the person away and pushed open the door.
She has stayed in "high-end" hotels in various European countries, but the so-called "high-end" is nothing more than the room being a little cleaner, the furniture being a little more complete, and the bedding is a little more intact.
Whether it is high-end or resisting, it is full of the smell of wine, smoke and odor, bed bugs, and mice.
Therefore, when Europeans at this time did not stay in hotels if they had some money and access, but would try every means to live in a home introduced by a friend.
But when she pushed open the door, the scene in front of her made her eyes lit up:
Next to it is a large bed with neatly stacked quilts, two equally white pillows, and small cabinets on both sides of the bed.
Opposite the big bed is a circle of sofas, surrounded by a round table, and a bottle of fake flowers is placed on the round table.
There is also a small suite in the room, which contains a large wooden barrel and a small wooden barrel. According to the captain's introduction, this is the best hotel in Yesk. At twelve o'clock noon, the waiter will deliver the meal at 7 o'clock in the evening.
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Hot water will be sent at 9 o'clock in the evening.
The price is naturally not cheap either. You need a shilling every day, close to a Truchen silver coin!
This is the cheapest!
Dion sniffed hard, but did not smell the bad smell. He resisted the fear of bedbugs and mice and uncovered the bedding. When the cabinet was opened, he did not see these unwelcome things.
She took out her pocket watch and looked at it. It was almost twelve o'clock, and she and Douglas were waiting in the room excitedly.
Not long after, the waiter came, but he did not have a tray of food in his hand.
"Two guys, please here"
Dion was a little strange, “Didn’t we deliver our food to the room?”
The man smiled and said, "I have a distinguished guest to treat you today."
The two looked at each other and saw the excitement in each other's eyes.
The man led them to a room closest to the third floor. After knocking on it a few times, the door opened.
It's Wobasi!
Today he wore a new Khanate suit, tops and trousers, and the shirt inside was white, and a red bow tie.
Have short hair, but it is neatly gum-tight.
There was a fresh fragrance radiating on Wobaxi, and they arrived after wandering on the sea for a month, and their bodies were naturally itchy and smelly.
Compared with the two, you will naturally feel ashamed of yourself.
"Please"
He made a gesture and walked in first, and the two of them were stunned when they entered.
This is a large suite, and as soon as you enter, there is a beautifully decorated living room. In addition to the sofa and coffee table, there is also a desk!
On both sides of the living room are equally exquisite bedrooms and bathrooms.
The only drawback is that there is a tin tube inserted in the living room, but there is obviously a stove under it, a small square table stand on the stove, where three plates of food were arranged, including vegetables, beans and meat pieces, and three cups.
Rich red wine.
"Madam Dion, Mr. Douglas, my name is Wobaxi, and I am Huntaiji of Truchen Khanate. By the way, if I were in Europe, I should be called a Grand Duke or Prince"
When Dion heard this, he bent down and bowed.
Chapter completed!