Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Have you considered it?

Of course, Fang Zheng Yi had considered it, otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen this moment to introduce it.

To say there aren't more useful and eye-catching things in the county would be wrong.

However, with the rise of the employment system and the increase in the activity range of the people, bicycles are indeed the most efficient tool that can be used by the common people.

Fang Zheng Yi retorted: "Not so. The reason why the people's activity range is not large is precisely because of the lack of convenient means of transportation."

"When you all travel, you ride horses and sit in sedan chairs. If the people also had these conditions, wouldn't they be willing to go and look around?"

"Lord Jiang, in the end, this is your arrogance. You don't treat the people as human beings."

"They also hope to travel farther, see more things, and save some effort on weekdays."

This is mudslinging!

Jiang Liang's face darkened: "Lord Fang, this old man has come to this conclusion based on the actual situation. The people's daily activity range is at most only a few miles. The current situation is like this, so you can't say I'm wrong, right?"

"What you said is certainly reasonable, but if the imperial court wants to progress, the common people should naturally progress as well."

"With firearms and cannons, would you still want to fight the enemy with knives, spears, and clubs?"

The officials discussed in low voices, and some nodded from time to time.

Jiang Liang observed the surrounding reactions, took a deep breath, and did not refute.

The principle is indeed this principle, and there is not much wrong with what he said.

"However, Lord Fang, I just observed that this thing of yours probably still needs to be learned. Walking is also unstable, and the people will not accept it."

"Who said that! This old man thinks it's very simple. Lord Jiang, didn't you let this old man try it just now? I'll try it now!" Zhang Dong Xiang stepped out from the crowd.

Fang Zheng Yi gave a thumbs up, secretly giving him a compliment.

This is a true third uncle!

Unlike those two, hiding in the crowd and not daring to speak.

Emperor Jing frowned: "Master Zhang, let's not try it, it would be bad if you fell."

To be honest, he was also afraid. If these old arms and legs fell, it would be over.

After all, the bicycle looks really unstable.

"Your Majesty, this subject is not so old that I can't walk. Please allow this subject to try it," Zhang Dong Xiang said.

Emperor Jing reluctantly nodded: "Since Master Zhang insists, then try it. Fang Qing, hold on to him, don't let him fall."

Fang Zheng Yi hurriedly approached him and said in a low voice: "Third Uncle, why don't we just forget it? I can't afford to compensate you if you get hurt. Don't be so competitive."

Zhang Dong Xiang glared: "This old man hasn't become a useless person yet. What's so difficult about this thing? Don't make a fuss!"

"I'm not helping you today, but I can't stand Jiang Liang's attitude."

After saying that, he straddled the bicycle.

Oh, he's still an old tsundere. Unwilling to admit he's old, alright!

Fang Zheng Yi hurriedly held the back seat of the bike and instructed: "Hold the handlebars steady, keep your balance, and just pedal with your left and right feet. Lifting the middle handle is to slow down and brake. It's not difficult to try a few more times."

Zhang Dong Xiang calmed his breath, held the handlebars with both hands, and began to pedal slowly.

Emperor Jing and the officials held their hearts.

Both curious and worried, not to mention anything else, the bicycle at least looks very interesting to ride.

Li Yuan Zhao helped from the side: "Pedal harder! The faster you go, the more stable it will be!"

"Shut your mouth!" Emperor Jing glared at him fiercely.

Zhang Dong Xiang sat down on the bicycle and moved slowly. Fang Zheng Yi supported him from behind. Although it swayed occasionally, it was considered stable.

As the scenery smoothly moved backward, Zhang Dong Xiang's uneasy heart relaxed a lot, and he couldn't help but start accelerating.

Fang Zheng Yi followed closely behind, pushing.

With the breeze blowing on his face and the moderate speed, Zhang Dong Xiang suddenly felt a sense of exhilaration in his heart.

This is a completely different feeling from riding a horse or sitting in a sedan chair.

The difference lies in the sense of control! This sense of control is stronger than riding a horse!

It can be called the unity of man and vehicle!

"Good! Really good! I didn't use any strength at all, but it's faster than this old man running at full speed. It's really a good thing!"

Zhang Dong Xiang felt more and more cheerful in his heart, and the speed became faster and faster!

Fang Zheng Yi was a little tired from pushing behind, so he said; "Slow down... Third Uncle, slow down!"

"Who is your third uncle, let go of me! This old man can ride it. This thing couldn't be simpler!" Zhang Dong Xiang said with high spirits.

The wind blowing in his ears and the rapidly moving scenery were stimulating this old man whose senses were deteriorating.

It seems that he wasn't a stable person when he was young...

Fang Zheng Yi thought to himself.

"Then I'll let go!" Fang Zheng Yi shouted.

"Let go!"

As soon as he let go, Zhang Dong Xiang shot straight out, and the speed increased another notch.

Seeing that he was riding fairly steadily, he wiped the slight sweat from his forehead and smiled with relief.

This old guy is really good. His athletic ability is still like this at this age...

"Clang!"

Fang Zheng Yi's smile froze halfway.

He saw Zhang Dong Xiang rush out only six or seven meters away, and then he and the car fell to the ground. Because the speed was fast enough, he slid a meter on the ground...

You damn it, you should have supported yourself with your legs! You didn't even sway and just lay on the ground!?

Fang Zheng Yi roared in his heart.

The officials gasped, and many people ran over immediately.

"Quick! Fang Zheng Yi, go and see!" Emperor Jing anxiously roared.

Fang Zheng Yi was close and reacted immediately, hurriedly going up to observe.

When he walked to his side, Zhang Dong Xiang had already slowly climbed up.

He patted the dirt on his body and said lightly: "Hehe, there's nothing difficult, it's just a temporary mistake!"

Fang Zheng Yi took a closer look and was immediately dumbfounded.

He saw that a piece of his official uniform was worn out, half of his glasses lens was broken, and a large piece of skin was snatched from his palm, and it was still bleeding non-stop at the moment.

Zhang Dong Xiang glanced at him and said: "What are you looking at this old man for? Let's do it again."

"......."

At this moment, Emperor Jing led Li Yan Song, Zheng Qiao, and Jiang Liang and others had already approached.

Seeing his miserable state, Emperor Jing shouted loudly: "Summon the imperial physician, quickly treat Master Zhang!"

"There's no need to trouble Your Majesty. It's just a minor injury. This old minister is fine. This subject is willing to practice for Your Majesty again."

Saying that, Zhang Dong Xiang bent down to pick up the car.

Fang Zheng Yi showed a look of intolerance: "Forget it, Third Uncle, let's forget it, can't I just admit defeat..."

"What are you saying! You admit defeat at every turn at a young age, this old man hasn't admitted defeat yet!" Zhang Dong Xiang said angrily.

Then he straddled the car again.

Before everyone could stop him, he fell to the ground again after just riding out two steps...

"......."

Everyone was silent.

He's too stubborn. Is he on the same team as Fang Zheng Yi? Even if he's a close relative, he doesn't need to work so hard!

Zhang Dong Xiang climbed up again in embarrassment.

Seeing that he was still preparing to pick up the car, the officials swarmed up!

"Forget it, Lord Zhang! That's about enough."

"Yes, if you have time, let your nephew send you one home to practice."

"Don't work so hard, you're already this old."

Emperor Jing was also extremely embarrassed and said seriously: "Master Zhang, I order you not to ride anymore!"

The emperor spoke, and Zhang Dong Xiang didn't dare to resist, and sighed: "Back to Your Majesty, this old minister has indeed embarrassed himself this time."

"However, through just now's experiment, this old minister dares to confirm that at most after falling twice more, there will be absolutely no problem."

Li Yan Song approached him with a bitter face and said in a low voice: "Stop talking, why are you still talking? Aren't you ashamed!"

"What's there to be ashamed of? This is speaking up for justice!" Zhang Dong Xiang said with a stiff neck.

"Your Majesty, if it were a young person, I'm afraid they could learn it in less than an incense stick's time. This thing will definitely be beneficial to the people's travel!"

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