Chapter 425 - 424 The Only Praise
Under the watchful eyes of many, the tracks and related facilities on these three construction sites changed visibly, step by step nearing completion.
Among these three projects, the two sections of the track undertaken by Prince Yu’s Mansion had already been thoroughly cleared, and the surrounding streets were newly organized. Three seven-foot-tall signs stood at the three stations of the two tracks, inscribed with the names of the nearby streets and alleys.
On an open space at the end of the track, three carriages of different sizes were parked, including a beautifully carved four-seater, a spacious and bright open-top eight-seater, and a dual-purpose flatbed carriage for passengers and goods. A smartly spoken boy, neatly dressed, explained the advantages and conveniences of the three types of carriages to the people.
All these signs indicated that the long-awaited railway carriage was actually about to be put into use.
Those who had originally adopted a wait-and-see attitude or sneered, convinced that this project would definitely not succeed, were now beginning to be moved, waiting to see how this novelty would appear on the streets of the capital.
At the same time, there were developments at Jinrong’s side as well.
After Ye Xinyan had been working for two days, one morning after the court officials had presented their memorials and reported on their affairs, His Majesty the Emperor leisurely inquired about the streets of the capital.
This question stirred up a hornet’s nest, and the Imperial Court once again resonated with doubts about the railway carriage and criticism of this policy.
