1635 Han style rises again

Chapter 973 The Daily Life of Qi State (Continuation [-])

It was already past four o'clock in the afternoon when the train arrived at Daxing Station.I don't know if it's because of the cloudy sky or the heavy smog in the air. The whole sky is gray and gives people an extremely depressing feeling, which is far less transparent and comfortable than the blue sky and white clouds in Chang'an.

In recent years, residents of Daxing City have begun to suffer from air pollution.Throughout the city, tens of thousands of households emit soot from cooking fires into the atmosphere, and the chimneys of numerous factories and steam trains are also important sources of pollution.

Some factories also vent a range of chemical wastes into the atmosphere, many of which are highly irritating and toxic.In the industrial agglomeration area north of Daxing City, people can see brown or yellow smoke from the kilns of pottery factories with the naked eye, and this smoke is strongly acidic.

Some medical researchers have warned that on some humid and foggy days, polluted air can seep into the human body and burn people's noses and mouths.

It is said that in Jianye, the largest industrial city in Qi State, the problem of "pea soup" there is even bigger.

Oh, what is split pea soup, you ask?It was a yellow smoke, so named when it was as thick as pea soup on a windless day.

With the popularization of coal—the mining of coal in Qi is relatively easy, which in turn makes it extremely cheap. It is estimated that this kind of pollution will become more and more obvious in Daxing and other industrial cities, and it will affect the health of residents. Health is a threat.

In several important industrial cities in Qi State, respiratory diseases have become a big trouble for residents.Pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma are also aggravated by bad air.

Sometimes, even on days without smog, the black smoke will fly in the air like black snowflakes, and then cover the surface of everything.They form a sticky layer on hair, clothing, buildings and plant surfaces.Of course, if the windows were open, the room would look like this too.

Soot is also produced indoors in the average home, with the kitchen stove and any place in the house where a fire can be lit (mainly in winter) are sources of coal ash pollution.But in cities and towns, outdoor air pollution is far worse than indoors.

Aiming at urban air pollution and increasingly severe smog, several cabinet departments including the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Science and Industry have conducted extensive discussions and research on this, trying to formulate a positive response plan.However, due to the lag of environmental protection science and technology, no practical solutions have been proposed.

In desperation, the Ministry of Industry suggested that if local financial conditions permit, some heavily polluting factories could be relocated to places far away from urban areas, and they should also be located in the downwind of residential areas, so as to take pollution sources away from densely populated urban areas .

In addition, the Ministry of Health recommends that on days when the air pollution is severe, urban residents are encouraged to wear anti-epidemic masks when going out to reduce inhalation of polluted air.

In fact, Bai Guangyong has become indifferent to the pollution gradually produced in Daxing City. The stench emanating from the breweries and chemical plants in the city, the stench of the horses and their excrement in the stagecoach, and at night, Street lamps lit by whale oil or gas burners also spread a foul smell of freshness in the block... none of which made him feel any discomfort.

In his eyes, although the population of this city where he has lived and studied for two years is far smaller than that of Nanjing, the freshness of the air cannot be compared with Nanjing, and even compared with Jinling City with rich literary style, Daxing City It is simply a cultural desert.

However, Daxing City is an emerging city full of vitality and dynamics. It seems that there are changes visible to the naked eye every day. New office buildings are rising, and large factories are being built rapidly. The structure was erected one after another, and towering chimneys were erected one after another. A series of roaring trains transported countless raw materials to this city, and then brought a large amount of industrial products to all directions, or shipped them to distant places. overseas.

Everyone here is full of hope and passion. The officials of the government are faithfully performing their management duties, the owners of factories and commercial companies are carefully calculating the sustainability of their business, and the workers are fighting for their own future and the happiness of their families. Working hard, students in schools at all levels are eagerly absorbing valuable knowledge and professional skills..., all walks of life, different occupations, regardless of age, it seems that everyone is constantly moving towards their own goals .

In this society, Bai Guangyong seems to be endowed with infinite motivation, and he can't help running forward with the rhythm of Qi people.

"Look, Daxing Girls' School is here!" The accompanying companions whispered when the public carriage passed a garden-like school.

Bai Guangyong woke up from his deep thoughts and looked towards the right side of the carriage.

A group of fancy girls, wearing jackets and skirts similar to traditional women in the pre-Ming Dynasty, are waiting for the bus at the bus station.The brightly colored cotton clothes, the swaying horse-faced skirt, and the youthful face not only made Bai Guangyong and other young people stare at him with burning eyes, but also the other passengers in the carriage couldn't move their eyes for a while.

In the territory of Qi State, from elementary school to junior high school, mixed education is implemented regardless of gender.When they are promoted to high school and university, men and women will study separately.

The number and enrollment scale of women's colleges in China are far smaller than those of men's colleges, and the professional categories are mostly teacher education, medical care, administrative assistance, financial assistants, sewing, and language translation. to three years.After graduation, they usually enter education, government, medical, business and other institutions, and engage in jobs that are slightly different from those of men.

Compared with this period, the status of women in Qin State on the mainland is generally in an extremely low position in society, while the status of women in Qi State has been slightly improved, and they still have a certain degree of independence.

Gein, since the establishment of Qi State, the population has always been flawed, and the labor force is extremely short, which makes it impossible for the government and society of Qi State to "hide" women at home, and gives them a greater degree of openness. It has a place in many specific industries.

Of course, most of the women who can currently study in women's colleges are from wealthy families.Their parents hope that their children can learn a certain amount of knowledge and culture, improve their overall quality and temperament, so that they can marry into a higher family.

It is said that the princesses and princesses of the royal family will also go to women's colleges to study anonymously. If their children are lucky enough to make friends with them and introduce them to a marriageable prince and grandson, they will be able to climb into the royal relationship in one fell swoop. It is not a dream to seek wealth and honor for a hundred years.

Of course, among the students in women's colleges, there are also some women with strong independence who hope to master a skill so that they can pursue personal freedom and a happy life.

If anyone were interested in counting the courses taken by the girls of Qi, they would find that they spent more time in sewing than in any other subject.Teacher education and medical care can only be ranked second or third.

Worldwide, sewing, perhaps like breathing, is one of the most common and necessary skills for women.Women from all walks of life need to learn sewing skills, whether you are a royal princess or a lowly teenage girl.

In Qi, sewing lessons start at the age of 4-5 for most girls.Make simple rag dolls out of leftover fabric and brightly colored thread—thanks to Qi’s developed textile industry, the price of fabric keeps dropping, allowing parents to generously allow their children to waste some fabric and make some for themselves. Funny "muppet toys".

Years of mending practice can exercise girls' dexterity and enable them to master the key skills in handling needlework.For a woman, not being able to sew is unimaginable, just like being in a modern society but not being able to use a mobile phone.

Sewing skills are the basic means for ordinary people to earn a living and the most basic way to save family expenses. At the same time, it is also the most popular pastime for women, such as embroidery or making puppets.

"These men are so annoying!" When the public carriage passed by, several girls raised their heads and spat in the direction of the carriage, "How can there be people on the street who stare at women's houses all the time?" Reason? If this is left in Qin State, maybe you will shout, Deng Tuzi!"

"A good-looking woman, isn't it just to attract men's attention?" Bai Ziruo said nonchalantly, "You guys, maybe you are talking about dislike of others, but you are already thinking about it in your mind!"

"Oh, why did you say such a thing?...I'm afraid, only you think that way!" The women were a little bit ashamed, but afraid of her usual sharp words, they did not dare to speak provocatively. words.

"That's right, I was very happy when those men in the carriage looked at me like that." Bai Ziruo lifted his horse-faced skirt with both hands, and turned around with a smile, "I, a woman from Daqi, should be generous." Square, express your beauty and poise confidently and gracefully!"

Bai Ziruo is the tenth daughter of the imperial family. Qi Ziruo was born to Yifei Bai Zhijun. She is seventeen years old and has not yet been conferred the title of princess. She is studying at Daxing Women's University incognito.Because she is the youngest daughter of His Majesty the Emperor, she is loved and favored, so she has developed a character of jumping over her heart and acting rashly.

Tomorrow is Zhengdan New Year's Eve, so some students who live in Daxing City ask their teachers for leave, thinking that they will be reunited at home.Although the royal family also has a royal courtyard in Daxing, but Qi Ziruo asked for leave with his classmates, but it was not for the purpose of rushing there to enjoy a holiday feast.

She is going to meet someone, um, to be precise, a man, before he goes to the inland of Hanzhou for an extremely difficult march and exercise, she is going to make a bold "confession", just like what the father said , to pursue a happiness that belongs to oneself.

Liao Xiuyi never imagined that just now, he was running and rushing on the court, covered in mud and sweat, and before he changed his clothes, he was dragged outside by a good classmate, and then hid Passing the sentries on duty, climbing over the wall of the military academy, and coming to a secluded tree, I saw the smiling woman again.

"Aren't you surprised?" Qi Ziruo asked with a smile as he looked at the bewildered Liao Xiuyi and took a step forward.

"Well...you...you asked me to come here, but something happened?" Liao Xiuyi lowered his head, not daring to look at the beautiful girl in front of him.

"Can't I come to find you if I have nothing?" Qi Ziruo asked softly, tilting his head.

"..." The corners of Liao Xiuyi's mouth twitched, even if he was a fool, he would know the deep affection shown by the girl in front of him after hearing these words.

However, this woman is a member of the Daqi royal family, the ten princesses that His Majesty loves most today, and a military student from an ordinary family, how can she be worthy of this noble lady in heaven.

"Guangzheng, did you tell him my identity?" Qi Ziruo's eyes fluttered, and he immediately guessed what Liao Xiuyi was thinking, and angrily shouted at a military student hiding behind him.

"Sister..." Qi Guangzheng came out with a sad face when he heard the sound, "If Your Majesty finds out about you, I can't afford to go around! Even if Your Majesty is tolerant and refuses to punish you, my father can still beat me to death !"

Qi Guangzheng is the grandson of the late British king Qi Dajiang, counted according to his seniority, he is indeed Qi Ziruo's nephew.

"Aren't you worried that I'll beat you to death?" Qi Ziruo said bitterly.

"Sister..." Qi Guangzheng said flatteringly: "Everyone knows that you are simple-minded and kind-hearted, so you will definitely not embarrass...my nephew."

"Pfft..." Liao Xiuyi couldn't help laughing out loud when he saw this scene. How could a mighty and majestic military cadet submissively call a cute little girl his elder? .

"Old Liao, for the sake of our friendship as classmates in the future, I don't allow you to have anything to do with my... Ten Princesses! Otherwise, in the future..." Qi Guangzheng glared at Liao Xiuyi with some annoyance.

"I want you to take care of my affairs!" Qi Ziruo shouted softly.

"..." Qi Guangzheng immediately kept silent.

Damn, what's the matter?After only meeting twice, the Tenth Princess actually fell in love with Liao Xiuyi.If it happens, I will be a generation shorter for nothing!

"Liao Xiuyi, what's on your mind?" Qi Ziruo looked at Liao Xiuyi with a smile on his face. Although he was covered in sweat, his military uniform was covered with mud and grass roots, and there was still a trace of panic in his expression, the feelings in his heart were being suppressed. The man touched the depths, and after asking this sentence, his face was full of anticipation.

"Your Highness, I..., I dare not climb high..." Liao Xiuyi took another two steps back.

"I don't care about anything else, I just ask you, have you ever... how happy you are with me?"

"...Yes." Liao Xiuyi quickly glanced at Qi Ziruo, but immediately lowered his head.

When Qi Ziruo heard the words, a blush flashed on his face, but he was extremely happy in his heart.

"However, I still have one year before I can graduate from the military academy. Even if I graduate, I may not stay in the mainland to serve." Liao Xiuyi said: "Maybe I will be assigned to Nanyang, or Annan, Luzon, Ryukyu and other places. Even, it is not ruled out that they will go to India to settle down. In this way, there must not be too much time to meet Her Highness the Princess."

"No problem!...I'll wait for you."

"If His Majesty does not allow..."

"This is my business." Qi Ziruo said firmly: "Father, I will do the persuasion myself, and I will definitely not make it a hindrance."

"Okay, when I have made some achievements in the army, I will come to Chang'an to find you." Liao Xiuyi said proudly.

"In that case, I'll wait for you in Chang'an..." Qi Ziruo showed a bright smile.
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"Are you really thinking about it?" Seeing Qi Ziruo, accompanied by two female attendants, gradually going away in the carriage, Qi Guangzheng turned his head to look at Liao Xiuyi who was still watching, and asked angrily.

"What's there to think about?" Liao Xiuyi turned around and walked towards the wall of the military academy, "Since Princess Ten is interested in me, I naturally have to take responsibility and give her an explanation. In this way, I will be a good boy for me! Don't worry , In the future, our friendship will be discussed in different ways, and we will not take advantage of you."

"Do you think I'm worried about this?" Qi Guangzheng asked sullenly.

"Then what are you worried about?" Liao Xiuyi looked sideways at him.

"Identities!" Qi Guangzheng couldn't help but raise his voice a bit, "What I'm worried about is the huge difference in identities between you!"

"Difference in status?" Liao Xiuyi lowered his head and thought for a while, then raised his head and said, "I am in Daqi's law, is it forbidden for ordinary people of Daqi to marry the royal family?"

"...No." Qi Guangzheng was stunned for a moment, "But..."

"Then it's over!" Liao Xiuyi grinned, showing two rows of neat teeth, "After I make great achievements in the army and do some great things, I will naturally be able to marry the tenth princess."

"Is it easy to make contributions in the army?"

"General Yue, the chief of our army, was born as a refugee from starvation in the Ming Dynasty. He started as a soldier, achieved the feat of being promoted to five ranks in three years, and finally became No. 1 in our Daqi army." Liao Xiuyi's eyes revealed a bit Burning hotly, "How do you know that I, Liao, will not be promoted to the chief of our Daqi Army in the future?"

"..." Qi Guangzheng patted him on the head, and said viciously: "Then you get an excellent result in the upcoming graduation practice drill first!"

(End of this chapter)