Chapter 77: The Master of Yi Xue who drives the car
Early the next morning, Ma Hanshan left Zhang San and Li Si at the Gaosheng Inn, and then rented a "taxi" with Qinnan Yue Chenhua to go to the Ruyi Warehouse Xiangfan branch.
Don't think that taxis are only available in modern society. In fact, the taxi and passenger car business existed in very early dynasties in ancient times. Even in the "dark" era of the Tang Dynasty, the car rental business was very developed.
A slight difference from modern times is that modern taxis are cars, while taxis at that time were horse, donkey, mule or ox carts.
Oh, in Mahanshan's previous life, there was a time when taxis were rickshaws. However, in this era, there was another rental vehicle that was equivalent to a rickshaw, and that was a sedan chair.
At a certain period of time, the rickshaw was the lowest-end and cheapest form of transportation. However, contrary to the modern society of that period, in this era, human-powered sedans were the "high-end taxis."
Because it was a short trip, Mahanshan and the others rented a donkey cart.
After Ma Hanshan got on the donkey cart, he suddenly entered the meditation mode. Qi Nanyue knew that he was thinking about something again. Of course, Shen Hua also knew. She rolled her eyes and was extremely disdainful of his mode. What would she do if someone attacked her at this time?
Ma Hanshan was really thinking about something. He suddenly remembered that the rickshaw that had been a smash hit in a certain period of history could be built in this world? He would indeed be able to build it soon. As for building a rickshaw, Wagonzhai's current " "Technical strength", there are only two problems, the inability to mass produce bearings, and the lack of a large amount of rubber.
After the alcohol was extracted, Ma Hanshan used Eucommia ulmoides to extract Eucommia gum. Eucommia gum can basically replace rubber, but the amount of Eucommia gum is too low. The average content of Eucommia bark with the highest content is only 16 or 7 percent. The terrible thing is that Eucommia gum cannot be harvested by cutting the skin like rubber, but by cutting down the tree to extract the bark and making the rubber.
Therefore, he once again insisted that people go to Johor, Java and other places to search for new species. He hoped that the Francons had arrived in these places and brought crops such as oak trees and corns.
"Mr. Qi, how are things going at sea?" Ma Hanshan asked Qi Nanyue after waking up from trance.
"Shen Lang said a few days ago that he has contacted people in Minzhou who are willing to go to sea, but the boats...their boats are too small..." Qi Nanyue paused and said, "What they mean is to let us pay. shipbuilding."
"Is that person reliable?" It doesn't matter if he pays to build a ship, but he needs to know whether that person is reliable.
"According to Shen Lang's investigation, the people are pretty good. Their fleet has been to the Japanese country a few times, but they didn't go because they were old and worried that something might happen," Qi Nanyue said.
"Well, let Captain Shen inform them to come to Lin'an. I want to meet them. If they are reliable, we will immediately buy a ship and let them go to sea." Ma Hanshan is very anxious. If these species are found, they can be praised within five years. Become a different person.
"Okay..." Qi Nanyue nodded and said.
The communication system of Wagang Village has not yet been established in Xiangfan. Therefore, if you write a letter back to the village in Xiangfan, the fastest way is to go through the channel of Ruyi Warehouse, or send someone directly back to the village.
"Mr. Qi has one more thing. Ask Shen Langdang how he did it. Why hasn't a liaison station been established in such an important place like Xiangfan after so long?" Ma Hanshan said angrily, "After meeting with Gai Rancong later, , go to Xiangweixuan again, the contact station should be built in Xiangweixuan."
"Master, it is better to build it in Xiangweixuan than in Gaosheng. Gaosheng is more suitable, and I know the owner of Gaosheng." Qi Nanyue suggested.
"Well, you make the decision, but you must be quick." Ma Hanshan nodded and said.
The donkey cart is driving leisurely on the street. In fact, it is the same speed as walking. People with long legs may be a little faster than it. This kind of "taxi" is very suitable for spring outings, and you can slowly watch the road.
The scenery along the way. Fortunately, Mahanshan is not in a hurry now, so we can just enjoy the scenery along the street.
"Mr. Qi, do you know anything about Xiangfan's officialdom? What do you think of Gai Rancong and Lu Wenkuan?" After a moment of silence, Ma Hanshan spoke again.
"Good... good official... If Mr. Gai hadn't been foresighted, far-sighted, and well-armed, it would have been impossible for Fan Dutong and General Lu to stop Hu Gou's several rounds of invasion attacks. All the people in Xiangfan Mansion hope that Mr. Gai
I can know Xiangfan forever. Unfortunately, the treacherous ministers in the court are always trying to kill these capable ministers and generals. Recently, there is news that Mr. Gai will be transferred." Before Qi Nanyue could say anything, the handlebar driver actually rushed to take over the conversation.
Well, I highly praise Gai Rencong and the others as good officials.
"Haha, uncle, who is Fan Dutong?" Ma Hanshan said with a smile.
"Master Fan, the governor of Jinghu City," said Handlebar Shih.
"Oh, Mr. Fan...Uncle, you just said that Mr. Gai is going to be transferred? Is it a promotion or a horizontal transfer?" Ma Hanshan is a person who is good at capturing information, and this information is very important to him.
"I heard that he was promoted openly and secretly, and he was transferred back to the Imperial Academy in the capital to serve as a sacrificial wine... What a mess. Mr. Gai managed Xiangfan well, but he was transferred back to serve as a wine drinker. What a bullshit transfer. What a fool." Uh, this.
The handlebar type is actually the same as Ma Hanshan, he is so bold and dares to scold the emperor.
"Uncle, be careful what you say. Those treacherous officials and corrupt officials will definitely cut off your head if they hear it." Ma Hanshan quickly advised.
Damn it, what kind of emperor are you scolding at the same time? Are you really not afraid of death?
Although the position of Jijiu in the Imperial College does not have any real power, Jijiu is in charge of the teaching of the highest university, and the prince's teachers are also among these people, so although he has no real power, his influence is huge. For the university
Ma Hanshan had researched the official position of Song, and he felt that Chaozi might have heard wrongly. If those treacherous ministers wanted to transfer Gai Rancong, they would never give him the position of Jijiu.
"Haha, the old man has some knowledge of physiognomy. The young master is by no means a gossip, let alone a traitor. That's why the old man dares to talk nonsense." Handlebar Style said with a smile.
"Uncle, you actually know the art of physiognomy? Sure enough, there are masters among the people." Although Ma Hanshan sighed, he felt somewhat disapproving of it.
"Young Master, don't you believe it? Because the old man is just a driver." Handlebar turned to look at Ma Hanshan and said, "Did Young Master lose both of his parents? Did Young Master suffer from a serious illness and almost died a year ago? Young Master is looking for talents.
If you are thirsty, it is just to realize your great ambition..."
Um, does this uncle really know how to read faces? Can you really tell a person's future by reading faces?
"So, uncle, can my ideal be realized?" Ma Hanshan put away his disdain.
"Sir, this old man has only dabbled in fortune telling, but he has been studying the Book of Changes for twenty or thirty years." Handlebar Shi closed his eyes and pinched his fingers, then opened his eyes for a moment and said, "Sir, you'd better turn around.
Go, you won’t see the person you want to see.”
"Oh? Really?" Ma Hanshan became interested. Damn, he had met many so-called "Zhouyi" masters in his previous life, but he never believed in this stuff, so he never communicated with them. Unexpectedly, this
The handlebar style is actually easy to learn.
"The old man dares to bet the young master three kilograms of Drunken Immortal Wine." When Chezi said this, he actually swallowed his saliva and licked his lips. Obviously, this old man was an alcoholic.
"Haha, okay, okay, if the uncle wins, I will treat the uncle to drink drunken fairy wine for a month. If I win, the uncle only needs to have a drink with me." Ma Hanshan said with a laugh.
Upon hearing this, Qi Nanyue knew that Ma Hanshan was recruiting people again, so he couldn't help but take a closer look at the handlebars.
His appearance is not outstanding, so it depends on whether he is really accurate or not.
"Really...haha...good...if the young master invites me to drink for a month, the old man is willing to do something for the young master every day." Handlebar Shi also laughed, very happy.
"One party will decide." Ma Hanshan raised his palm and hit the handlebar.
After high-fiving, Ma Hanshan realized that he had been careless just now. This uncle didn't look like someone who drove a taxi to make a living. Although his clothes were old, they were very neat, and his hands were not
The man who has been driving the car for a long time, and his demeanor... Damn, this is a "black" car.
But since the black guy was not driving the bus to make a living, why did he let them get on the bus? He didn't "refuse to take them".
Well, this uncle is a bit interesting.
Finally we arrived at the branch of Ruyi Warehouse in the east of the city. Just as the old driver said, the storekeeper went out yesterday and would have to wait until tomorrow to come back.
Not being able to see the people talking here is actually equivalent to not being able to see the people Ma Hanshan wants to see. The old guy is right.
Oops, that's amazing, this uncle driving the donkey cart can actually figure it out.
Ma Hanshan lost, but he was very happy to lose.
Of course, because he thinks this uncle is a talent.
In Ma Hanshan's previous life, he could not run away from any woman he fell in love with. In this life, he was not allowed to run away from any woman he fell in love with.
"Huahua, did you rent this donkey cart from a carriage and horse shop?" Ma Hanshan pulled Shen Hua aside and whispered.
"I found him at the entrance of the carriage and horse shop... When I went to the carriage and horse shop, he happened to be parked outside the carriage and horse shop..." Shen Hua said.
"Oh...it's indeed a black taxi, it's really awesome..." Ma Hanshan was even more happy.
After coming out of Ruyi Warehouse, Ma Hanshan walked to the donkey cart and pulled the handlebars off.
"Uncle, come down, come down quickly..." Ma Hanshan said with a smile.
"What do you mean, sir?" Handlebar Style was confused.
"It's not interesting. I just want to kneel down to you solemnly." Seeing that Ma Hanshan refused to come down from the handlebars, he bowed to him directly and said, "Uncle, you win. From today on, I will control your drinking for a month."
.But, uncle, you have to tell me your surname first."
"Ouch, I can't do it, I can't do it, it's going to cost the old man's life." The handlebar hurriedly jumped out of the car and returned the gift to Ma Hanshan, saying at the same time, "The old man's surname is Lai Wenjin, and his given name is Chongzhou."
"Ah? Sir, you are Lai Chongzhou, a student of Mr. Shao Yong, the master of Yi Xue? But why do you..." As soon as the handlebars finished speaking, Qi Nanyue next to him screamed.
"The first teacher is indeed Mr. Shao Yong... It's just... Chongzhou's teaching period was very short, and then his senior brother taught him the skills. Unfortunately, I have poor qualifications and have never achieved anything in my studies. I am really ashamed of my first teacher. As for driving the car... Haha, this car is
I can't afford a driver for a long trip, so I work as a driver myself. It's good to meet kind people and earn a few bucks for drinks." Lai Wenjin said to Qi Nanyue with his fists clasped, his face full of pride.
Qi Nanyue was a little confused. The most famous Yi Xue master in Dasong actually wanted to drive a car to earn money for drinking? Are you lying to me?