Chapter XXXIII: The Civilized World

A burst of exclamations rang out one after another, and Abe Tadaaki and Zong Yicheng looked at this place, with envy in their eyes. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info such a convenient place for life, how not to make people marvel.

After a while, Chen Jianhong went all the way inside, looked at the flush toilet, and his eyes lit up.

I saw Chen Jianhong press it in an uproar, the water gushed up, the filth dissipated, and another piece of "Si Guoyi" words rang out one after another. Abe Tadaaki and Zong Yoshinari walked over, touching up and down. Touching the porcelain lid of the toilet bowl that was as white as jade, as if I had seen a treasure jade like a family, I wanted to take it off directly and take it back.

Everyone watched, and of course several Japanese friends did not dare to make a mistake, and they were reluctant to leave. But soon, they were attracted to something new.

Neat streets, neatly built green belts, clean grass with no weeds and leaves. The bustling shops, the cleanliness and sanitation, the roads free of sewage and feces, the orderly passage of pedestrians on the left and right sides, the police officers patrolling the roads from time to time, and the sanitation workers cleaning the streets, all show the vigorous atmosphere of this empire after its rebirth.

Chen Jianhong walked with a group of people, and soon came to the famous Nanshi in Beijing.

The bustling market and abundant commodities made Abe Tadaaki can't resist the urge to chop his hands, but Chen Yanhong talked a few words with Zong Yicheng and bought a lot of daily necessities.

Chen Fuji's toothbrush and toothpaste, Lee Kum Kee's bath beans, and even pots and pans, food and drink fruits, Zong Yicheng just walked a street, so he couldn't help but let out a breath and said: "I'm afraid I can't leave here!" ”

When several retainers heard this, they all showed horror. But before they could say anything, they were attracted by the goods shouted by the hawkers around them.

"Rock sugar gourd, sell rock sugar gourd!"

"Cheap silk, jump price sale!"

"Fine jewelry, walk by, don't miss it!"

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Wang Fuzhi smiled lightly as he watched the group empty their belongings to buy and buy, and from time to time discussed with Chen Jianhong where to buy good quality and cheap goods in Beijing.

These Japanese are just like the people who went abroad in China in the early 80s. In a place where there is a great shortage of materials, I suddenly saw a prosperous market, where everything is available, everything is sold, and everything is excellent. Seeing the flowers, the pockets quickly dried up.

But the Japanese friends obviously do not regret this purchase. If they really keep the money and wait until they return home and don't buy it, those who know that they are squanding their opportunity to buy it will surely shout loudly about wasting their precious opportunity.

As for no money?

That's ridiculous.

You don't have any money, so you have to borrow money to buy it. You don't need to, you can resell it at a high price. I don't know how many people have shouldered all kinds of purchasing tasks for relatives and friends, where will they be afraid that they will not have money to buy, but they are afraid that they will not be able to buy it and will not be able to transport it back.

Wang Fuzhi observed Zong Yicheng and his retainers shopping frantically. The local daimyo with a long tradition of trade with North Korea were very active and did not care about it, and soon the big bags did not stop.

At the same time, Abe Zhongqiu on the side also looked at Wang Fuzhi. He was thinking...... Why is Wang Fuzhi laughing?

Wang Fuzhi finally noticed Abe Zhongqiu's gaze, and said with a smile: "How about Fenghou Shou watching our Jingshi?" ”

"Shenzhou Dijing, a prosperous holy land, it is better to see than to hear, today, I am very impressed." Because it was a shallow entry into the capital all the way, the only few places where he went out were like thieves, and he quickly walked through the road, not daring to stop for a moment, so as not to provoke Jinyi Weifanzi. Therefore, it has been some time since Abe Tadaaki arrived in Jingshi, but it is the first time that he has really been able to see Jingshi.

Abe Zhongqiu paused, and then said: "Dare to ask Your Excellency the Central Sheren, you are in a good mood, can you share a thing or two?" ”

"Just now......" Wang Fuzhi paused, recalled, and said with a smile: "I'm thinking about Europa at this moment." ”

"Europa? But where are the English and Dutch in the far west? "Abe Tadaaki is not a person who sits on a well, and he also knows the existence of the Dutch and the British. After all, both of them have done business in Japan. In order not to be affected by the retreat and the closure of the country, many people have tried their best to drill camps, and naturally some people have asked Abe Tadaaki to go to him.

"That's right. Some time ago, I had a long talk with Mr. Julius, John Tang, and Mr. Nan Huairen at the Beijing Normal University. At that time, several gentlemen, like Fang Cai to Ma Shou, were amazed at the sanitation of the streets, which made me quite impressed. It has been heard that in the West, even in the most prestigious city of Paris, there is still filth everywhere, and people who live on the second floor only need to remind pedestrians to avoid when they lift the toilet, and they deserve to be called benevolent. Even where the royal family gathering is held, there will be someone who is responsible for cleaning up the dirt on the boots of the guests......" Speaking of this, Wang Fuzhi couldn't help but throw a look at Zong Yicheng apologetically.

Zong Yicheng put down the rock sugar gourd in his hand, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "This is true whether it is Seoul or Kyoto. ”

In fact, poor sanitation is extremely common around the world these days. For this reason, the English were struck by a terrible plague in 1666, followed by a memorable fire the following year.

What Wang Fuzhi learned was by no means an exaggeration by a few missionaries.

The custom of pouring feces on the second floor can even be traced back to Roman times. They call these things "insides." The French shout "watch out for the water" when they throw their contents, while the British say "watch out for the seat" and sometimes add "God bless you". Obviously, those who are not blessed by God will suffer the misfortune of being splashed with feces and urine on the road. As for the Italians, who were later rumored to be romantic, they did the same, but when they said it, they would say, "Take your lanterns."

It is worth mentioning that at this time, if men want to be gentlemanly, they will let women walk on the left side. Because, obviously, it helps to hide from the spilled feces outside the upstairs window. This habit has been preserved for generations to come, and most people simply think that it is because they are worried about a car accident or a splash of water on their horses.

As for open defecation, it doesn't seem to be something to be ashamed of.

Anne of Austria, the queen mother of the "Sun King", was found urinating on the carpet behind the palace in France.

At this time, China's health situation has clearly become a beacon for the world. Especially with Zhu Cihong, a traveler from later generations, who is familiar with the neat and tidy modern age, where will he tolerate the dirty present?

If it is an ordinary person, he can only hide in a small building and become a unity, and he will be powerless to manage his own house, but this Zhu Cihong is His Majesty the Emperor!

With the words of the Son of Heaven, the world changes.

"This is the civilized world." Abe Tadaaki sighed from the bottom of his heart.