Not getting the answer to why Qilin spits out water, everyone was disappointed because their thirst for knowledge was not satisfied.
He didn't answer the emperor's questions, and Emperor Jing didn't have any objections. Naturally, the others stopped asking questions.
Everyone reluctantly walked around the fountain to observe, and finally hesitantly followed Emperor Jing into the gate of Dongjiao University.
Li Yuanzhao came up to Fang Zhengyi and sighed at the fountain: "Old Fang, you are really ingenious. You actually thought of using a steam engine to spray water. It's a pity. It has no use except for viewing. You just modified one specially for this time." Steam engines are a bit wasteful.”
Fang Zheng denied it and said, "How can it be useless? In the future, Dongjiao University will open it when new students enter the school."
"Use it once a year? That's still a waste."
"Whose serious university's fountain is turned on every day? This thing is supposed to be turned on once a year. Let's go in, Your Highness."
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Enter the gate of Dongjiao University and continue walking inward for dozens of steps.
A huge signboard, no, it cannot be said to be a signboard, more like an archway filled with auspicious clouds painted in festive red.
It still says "Dajing Sports Games" and other words on it.
Under the archway, there was a pair of wooden doors. Two students from Eastern Suburbs University stood guard at the wooden door. When they saw Emperor Jing and others arriving, they immediately saluted and then immediately opened the door.
The scenery behind the door is suddenly revealed!
Fang Zheng stood by the door and said loudly: "Everyone can stay here for two moments, and we will gather again when the time is up."
The ministers and envoys looked at the scene behind the door and became restless, and Emperor Jing also smiled.
I was originally curious why I didn't see anyone when I stepped into the school gate, but it turns out they are all here.
The scene at the door is like a bustling market, with many stalls set up on both sides of the road.
The stalls are guarded by merchants or students who have carefully selected them in the market, and the goods on the stalls are all popular products or snacks in the Dajing market.
There are also many calligraphy, calligraphy and painting artworks on display.
Business is important, and publicity and culture cannot be left behind.
When the stall owners in front of each stall saw the 'guests' arriving, they first saluted and said hello to Emperor Jing, and then started shouting and drinking as planned, bragging and selling the products in front of them.
The envoys looked at the novelty, and each looked at the nearest merchant, picked up the goods, and studied them with interest.
However, Emperor Jing frowned slightly and looked sideways at Fang Zhengyi: "Zhengyi, do you still need to spend money on this?"
How fresh! Where can I buy something without spending money?
Fang Zheng complained secretly in his heart, but Emperor Jing already understood what he meant.
It is nothing more than receiving outsiders, treating guests to dinner, and asking the guests to pay for it themselves would be a loss of face for the emperor.
These are bad habits and must be changed!
Fang Zheng said: "Your Majesty, the merchants here are all selected from among the people. The purpose is to vigorously promote our Dajing's goods and culture to outsiders, so as to facilitate some business in the future. On the other hand, it is also for your consideration. ..”
"Consider it for me?" Emperor Jing was puzzled.
"Think about it, you are the emperor and can spend your own money to buy things while enjoying yourself with the people. What do you think of this in the eyes of outsiders? This is exactly what you do to be close to the people. When others see it, they will say that you love the people like a son. All people in the world are treated equally, which is the anchor of our Da Jing's principles and laws!" Fang Zhengyi kept talking, "Which emperor in the world would spend his own money to buy things when he goes out? No! From this point of view, I, Da Jing, are the most principled. The most disciplined country, who wouldn’t want to cooperate vigorously with such a country?”
Fang Zhengyi continued: "And if you think about it, everything you buy here is the best thing in Dajing in the eyes of outsiders. What you fancy is the glory of domestic products, let alone outsiders. , even our own people have to rush to buy it, the merchants make money, and the people get benefits, this is another example of kindness."
The ministers nodded secretly, and Fang Zhengyi's little talk made our hearts flutter.
Emperor Jing showed a playful smile.
It seems interesting...
After this explanation, Emperor Jing let go and looked around to see what products were on display, preparing to pick two pieces himself.
The envoys behind him were not so worried. Seeing that Emperor Jingguo had already begun to stroll around, they relaxed and looked around.
When Fang Zheng had nothing to do, he just found a few foreigners he could talk to and chatted with each other, introducing some products by the way.
A foreign envoy was looking at the stall selling clothes. When Fang Zheng suddenly came forward, he greeted him warmly: "Master Fang."
Fang Zheng said with a smile: "You guys have a good time and enjoy it. If you like something, just buy it. If you want to introduce it to the country in the future, just discuss it with the stall owner. If you sign a contract, I, Jin Yiwei, can be the guarantee. By the way, everyone Is there anything you like?"
The foreign envoy pointed to the clothes on the stall and said, "I'm looking at Dajing's clothes. The fabrics are quite strange in shape."
Fang Zheng lowered his head and glanced...it was a cultural shirt!
So he smiled shyly and said: "To be honest, this short-sleeved shirt was designed by me, and it can be regarded as my proud work. The weather is hot now, and it is the right time to wear these clothes. I see that some of them are inevitably a little hot in their robes. Why not try it first?”
After saying that, he immediately waved his hand and said: "I will wrap up these clothes and give them to these envoys."
The envoy was flattered and thanked him profusely.
Fang Zhengyi stretched out his hand and pointed to a small fence next to the clothes stall: "Everyone, you can change clothes there. It just so happens that I am getting hot, so let's change together. Today is just for fun, don't be formal."
After saying that, he took a few envoys and walked towards the 'changing room'.
Not long after, several foreigners wearing white T-shirts appeared in front of everyone.
On the chest, some say "I love the great scenery," some say "loyalty to the country," some say "young people in the great scenery"... there are various styles.
It seemed a bit weird, but the atmosphere today was relaxed enough, and no one was too entangled. Instead, they started teasing each other, and the scene became more lively.
The ministers were overjoyed to see it.
Emperor Jing also laughed dumbly after seeing this, but when he saw others wearing this cool outfit, he felt uncomfortable.
He usually wears a square old man's shirt in the palace. It is cool and light.
But now I can't take off this dragon robe.
Fang Zheng approached him and said, "Your Majesty, is it hot?"
"It's hot, can it not be hot? When will today's sports meeting end?" Emperor Jing whispered.
"You can go back to the palace after the opening ceremony, but I have already made preparations and will definitely keep you warm."
Fang Zhengyi said, taking three steps at a time and walking to the stall guarded by a student: "Take out the things."
The student immediately bent down and lifted out two large boxes from under the table, and opened one of the boxes to reveal a thick layer of quilts inside.
As soon as Fang Zheng lifted up the quilt, he stretched out his fingers and pressed it in, then turned around and said, "Everyone, the weather is hot, I'll treat you all to some popsicles!"
Popsicles have been around for a long time. There are several icehouses in the capital, so they are not that rare in summer.
After hearing the words, everyone immediately gathered around. Fang Zhengyi took out a popsicle from the innermost part and sent it to Emperor Jing, saying, "Your Majesty, try the specialty of Taoyuan County. It is shipped from the ice cellar in the county. This is called Taoyuan Big Board!"
Emperor Jing looked at the cold cream ice cream and felt moved. He took it and took a bite. He immediately closed his eyes and said with enjoyment on his face: "Mellow!"
Fang Zhengyi smiled.
Can it be mellow? That's pure cream!
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