As for the first-class carriage, Buzhidao was more like a small room with everything that it should have, and even had a separate bathroom at this time.There will be some attendants in the first-class carriage. If there is any need, just ring the bell and someone will come in and serve them.

What puzzled Xiao Shiyi was that there seemed to be no place to sleep in the train.But think about it, according to the current level of technological development, there is simply no way to build such a long railway. From one place to another, it is at most half a day, a day, and there is no need to sleep at all.

Even this trip to the coastal area took one night. I drove at eight o'clock and arrived at Li Wanqing's hometown at four or five in the morning.The whole train that Xiao Shiyi saw was very old-fashioned, and did not use electricity or gas like it does now.

The trains here can only use coal, the third-class carriages are at the front, the second-class carriages are in the middle, and the first-class carriages are arranged at the end.The farther you go forward, the more severe the vibration will be, and even the coal ash sprayed from the locomotive makes the first-class carriage smell bad all the time.

The air quality is very bad. In contrast, the last one is the most stable, and the air is not bad.However, this order is not static. For example, in winter, the closer you are to the locomotive, the hotter the heater will be.After all, the locomotive burning with coal fire, the closer it is, the warmer it is.

It's not winter yet, and it's hot, so the first-class car is at the back.As soon as Xiao Eleven entered, he could see the carpet on the ground. The seats were very spacious, and the seats were also covered with goose down cushions, which looked very comfortable.

Probably considering that several people are going to take the car at night, those seats were replaced with soft sofa-like designs. Because the whole space is relatively large, sleeping on these seats will not be a problem.

The train station staff who had been leading Xiao Shi and a few others raised their hands and called a young man, saying:

"This place is just a few carriages. If you need anything, just ring the bell, and this little guy will be used by everyone."

The young man doesn't look very old, but he looks like Zhou Zheng, and he looks smart.Hearing the introduction of himself, the young man said swiftly:

"Listen to your orders."

Xiao Shiyi raised his hand and gave a lot of tips to the staff who brought him here. The train station staff was also a small head.Tips are generally given to subordinates, and someone of his level does not need tips from others.But when he saw what was in Xiao Shiyi's hand, he immediately took it with a smile, without feeling humiliated at all, this is a little yellow croaker!

The little yellow croakers here are gold bars. In this era, wars are raging, and sometimes there will be problems between currency circulation, so it will be very disadvantageous to buy and sell.

However, it is safer to use gold. Even now, some people are accustomed to exchanging their money for gold and storing it as an illiquid asset.The train station staff were happy in their hearts, and their faces were also smiling.Xiao Shiyi said:

"Although we haven't stayed here for a long time, but thanks to your care."

"Especially when I was in the waiting room just now, I caused some trouble for you. This time you were also on the train. I heard that you are still the conductor of the train. You are really young and promising. Although it is only one night, I will arrive at the station tomorrow, but I still have to take care of you tonight."

After these words were spoken, the staff on the opposite side, that is, the conductor of the lying train, was very helpful.Because of the shortage of resources and the fact that there are not many trains, the people who work on the trains, as long as they have some positions, will take turns on duty to play the role of conductors.The 080 gold in the conductor's hand is not just a tip, it's a thank you gift.

The conductor held the gold in his hand, and couldn't help but feel fortunate that he was on duty this time.When he first knew that there was going to be a big Buddha here, he was very unhappy, for fear that he would get into trouble.As the so-called cannibalism has a soft mouth and a short hand to hold people, the train conductor's attitude is instantly better than one layer.

The conductor said: "Look at what you said, you must call me if you have anything, just the relationship between the two of us, can I not help you? I'm afraid that your noble person will forget too much, look. Not on me."

Xiao Shiyi didn't take this seriously. He didn't know that someone had ordered him to take special care of him, and he thought it was just a joke by the train conductor.Of course, this attitude of the conductor was still expected by Xiao Shiyi.

Xiao Shiyi knew what the value of the thing he gave him was. A large yellow croaker was XNUMX taels of gold, and a small yellow croaker was less than XNUMX taels. The one Xiao Shiyi gave to the conductor was about XNUMX taels.

According to the modern gold price, one gram is XNUMX yuan, and these five vehicles are more than XNUMX yuan.However, the price of gold in this era is not like this. Compared with modern times, it can only be more cherished.

Xiao Shiyi exchanged a few words with the conductor before sending him off.

Chapter XNUMX Your family is rich

Li Wanqing was exhausted. She was originally a pregnant woman and had been running around for so long. At this time, she sat down on the seat and rubbed her waist.

The lame little beggar was a little uneasy. It was the first time he had seen such a nice place.The little beggar had never been on a train before, and when he got on the train, he felt dizzy.Although he told himself to stay calm, he couldn't help but glance at the surrounding decorations with his eyes.

Li Wanqing has become very motherly since she became pregnant. Although she is not very old and has little experience as a mother, she is also very interested in this little beggar.

Li Wanqing beckoned the little beggar to sit beside him, then took a candy from the table and handed it over.Who knew that this little beggar would not answer, but looked at Xiao Shiyi with his eyes straight.

Xiao Shiyi: "..."

He found a child for Megs and Eric, not for himself.But being looked at by a child like this, Xiao Shiyi had no choice but to say:

"you eat."

After the little beggar heard it, he immediately took the candy and stuffed it into his mouth.Li Wanqing didn't know how the little beggar came here, but since Xiao Shiyi brought it here, Li Wanqing felt that there was nothing wrong with it.

In Li Wanqing's eyes, not to mention that Xiao Shiyi brought a boy, it was no problem to bring a ghost or a monster, after all Xiao Shiyi was a master.

Eric brought a few people's luggage over, and Megs poured a glass of water for Xiao Shiyi.Then he opened his mouth and said:

"I've already inquired about it. The man who had a conflict with us in the waiting room was called Bruce. I heard that he was a businessman, and he was indeed a little clever."

"His main job is to sell some cigarettes, but it's all superficial that he's doing some opium business. But what makes me feel strange is that he walked into the first-class carriage like us-¨."

Those who can get a seat in a carriage are either rich or expensive.The money from selling opium is very fast, and this Bru is an exotic person, and it is not very strange to be able to occupy a first-class carriage here by his own means.If this opium dealer didn't even have the ability, he couldn't be so arrogant in the waiting room.

I have to say that the service in the first-class compartment is really good, and the water is filled with good tea.Megs and Eric couldn't let go in front of Xiao Shiyi, but they were not too cautious.At this time, Eric can still chat with Xiao Shiyi a few words:

"This black tea is good. It tastes like an exotic product."

Xiao Shi nodded, and Li Wanqing asked aloud at this time:

"Eleven brother, why did you just come out with a small gold bar, the train conductor was so excited."

Xiao Shiyi is ashamed, Li Wanqing, as an eldest young lady, usually does not walk outside the door, and her ten fingers do not touch the spring water. She has no idea what the price of firewood, rice, oil and salt is. She does not have a deep understanding of this kind of money. Raised very well.

Later, he was deceived by the scumbag, and it was impossible for that man to let Li Wanqing manage the money.That's why Li Wanqing asked such a question, and the little beggar beside him was confused.

It's just that these two people, one is used to being rich and noble, and they usually live a good life.The other is because I have never seen so much money and have no concept.

Xiao Shiyi confessed his fate and explained: "One tael of gold can be converted into thirty or even forty silver dollars. One silver dollar is one hundred and ninety to nearly two hundred copper coins, and there are also some paper currency conversions. One silver dollar is equivalent to It's equal to ten cents, and one dime is nearly twenty copper coins, understand?"

What's this all about? Xiao Shiyi came from a modern age, and he was talking about money conversion for such a group of people of this age.No matter how I think about this, I feel that there is something strange, the little beggar's mouth is wide open.You must know that a little beggar's begging money is only a few coins a day, this is still a lucky time.

Suddenly seeing Xiao Shiyi who was so generous, the little beggar couldn't react.Li Wanqing didn't react much. She knew these conversions, but what she didn't understand was the value.

Li Wanqing said, "That's five taels of gold and more than one hundred and fifty silver dollars. Does the train conductor have to be so excited? I usually buy clothes at home, and a piece of clothing costs dozens of silver dollars, a few hundred dollars. A silver dollar, that's the money for one of my clothes."

The little beggar closed his mouth, thinking that Xiao Shiyi was already rich enough, but when he heard Li Wanqing's words again, he suddenly felt that this sister was still hiding.The little beggar looked at the group of people around him, he really didn't know the identity of these people.

Xiao Eleven was at a loss for words, he said:

".'Your family...is rich."

Li Wanqing's identity is indeed the eldest daughter of the daughter, the level of Bai Fumei.Xiao Shi said:

"A relatively wealthy family who can afford one or two servants will only spend fifteen silver dollars a month. For the rest, you can think for yourself."

Li Wanqing stopped talking, and then really pondered.

Meggs and Eric have no idea about money at all, and they don't know much about the current national conditions of their country.They themselves are immortal and have a lot of time. They don't care about external things like money, or the wealth they have accumulated over the centuries is enough for them to spend a while.

The first-class carriage and the first-class carriage can be connected through a door, but this door is usually closed because it pays more attention to the privacy of the guests.The reason why this door is kept here (for money) is because I am afraid that the guests in the first-class compartment will know each other and can say hello to each other.

Xiao Shiyi approached the window, and then opened the curtain, it was dark outside by this time.A few figures walked out of the window, the same group of people sitting in the innermost when they were in the waiting room.These people, headed by a foreign old man, lived next to Xiao Eleven.

One of the bearded people turned his head and saw Xiao Shiyi, then frowned, looking very impatient.Xiao Shiyi was speechless, he didn't seem to owe them money.

Megs apparently also looked at it and said:

"I haven't heard anything about them, but I'll find out if you just give me a little more time."

"Need not."

Xiao Shiyi said: "I think it's best for the two of you not to provoke them, those few should be related to the clergy.".

Chapter XNUMX The action begins

Xiao Shiyi rang the bell and called the waiter at the door.You can't call a waiter here, it should be called a ward round.However, in the third-class and second-class compartments, the ward rounds said they were waiters, but they were actually managers.Anyone who needs tea or food must go to these ward rounds.

You have to tip after you find a ward round. In short, there are a lot of rules on this.It's just that in the first-class carriage, the ward round is treated as a waiter, and the guests won't say anything if they don't tip, because they are lucky to not be offended when they meet powerful people.

This is actually the case. There are still many ward rounds who have sharpened their heads and are willing to squeeze in the first-class compartment. Even if the guests in the first-class compartment show a little tip from their fingers, it is likely to be more than a month of their usual work. Make more money.

There are very few people who are unmoved among such interests, but in order to prevent offending people, those who work in the first-class carriage need to be screened. They are not quick, not clever, and can't speak, and they will never be selected. superior.

The waiter came in quickly and stood beside him with low eyebrows.Xiao Shi said:

"Bring some food here. We have pregnant women, children, and two or two foreigners here, so be careful with the food."

The waiter was about to leave 080 as soon as he heard it, but Xiao Shiyi stopped and gave some silver dollars.

After the waiter left, Li Wanqing asked in a low voice:

"Eleven brother, why are you being so kind to these people?"

After Li Wanqing knew the value of a little goldfish, he felt that the train conductor He De and He Neng, Xiao Shiyi had no need to please such a person.

In response, Xiao Shiyi just smiled and said:

"You'll find out when you wait and see."

Meggs and Eric didn't need to eat, but Xiao Shiyi did it to hide from the public.It's not that you have to eat on the train, but the snack bars around the station are not very clean. Xiao Shiyi is worried that Li Wanqing, a pregnant woman, will go to those places to eat, so he can only strive for excellence on the train.

As long as it is a first-class carriage, the service here is generally very timely.Coupled with Xiao Shiyi's "bribe", the treatment was good, and the things were delivered quickly.

Xiao Shiyi asked Megs and Eric to do it together, and then he said:

"How's the speed of the two of you?"

Megs looked at Li Wanqing, wondering if he should answer in front of Li Wanqing.Xiao Shi said:

"It's alright, tell me."

Meggs said: "Soon, in fact, the two of us don't need to take the train at all, that is, we can reach the coastal area in the shortest time."

Meigs didn't tell the specific things, for fear of scaring Li Wanqing.Li Wanqing brought some food for the little beggar, and some for Xiao Shiyi, and was not interested in the conversation of the few people at all.At the beginning, he was interested, but Li Wanqing knew that she could not understand what Xiao Shiyi was talking about, so she gave up in the end.

Xiao Shiyi said: "It's about time to start, let's eat something first, otherwise I'm afraid it won't stop tonight."

Meggs and Eric didn't even understand what Xiao Shiyi meant, and it was already half past seven.

Near the train station, someone has sneaked in.If you don't have a ticket, you won't even be able to get in. This person obviously knows this.However, this person was prepared. He held a cloth pocket in his arms, and when he opened it, it turned out to be a work uniform.

It is still the work clothes of the train station, which is a bit cheap compared to other people's serious work clothes, but because it is night.At first glance, I can't tell if this is true or not. This person seems to know how to get in, and wanders around in the crowd.

Then, taking advantage of the people in the third-class compartment, the scene was a little chaotic, so I pretended to be a staff member and got in.This person probably knew that the disguised work clothes would be found to be fake soon, so he went directly to the toilet of the train station to hide.

There are no cameras in this era, and there are very few lights, so most of them are kerosene lamps.It is impossible to waste kerosene lamps in the toilet. Once you enter, you can only touch the dark.Fortunately, there is an open-air window here, and the outline of things inside can be seen clearly through the moonlight.

This person is none other than the trafficker who abducted and sold children to be beggars.Xiao Shiyi made an appointment with him and asked him to wait here at seven or eight o'clock.Said to pay the trafficker and ask him to help bring some things.

The trafficker originally just wanted to take the deposit and leave quickly, but the amount Xiao Shiyi gave was too tempting.So the trafficker had some thoughts. When he came this time, he didn't tell anyone that he wanted to swallow all the money.

And Blu, who had a conflict with Xiao Shiyi in the waiting room, was already drinking in the first-class compartment at this time.What happened in the waiting room this time made him feel that he had lost all face.Throwing away the red wine bottle in his hand, Bru stood up. He felt a little dizzy, but the more he thought about it, the more angry he became.

Unexpectedly, the staff in the train station did not stand on his side this time. Bruce took off his coat, threw it aside, and wore a leather jacket shirt. The bulging muscles made him look very strong.Blue shook the bell and found the waiter outside the door.

When Bruce saw that he was a native of his own country, he suddenly became irritable.His dissatisfaction with Xiao Shiyi and the train staff erupted immediately. He cursed in his unsmooth native language:

"Why did you come? I'm looking for you, so stay, you just came! Kneel down to me and apologize!"

The waiter was startled and still explained:

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