As the economy improves and living standards improve, people's physical fitness will improve. Zuo Menggeng knew this in his previous life.
People in the 1980s and 1990s have better physical fitness than those in the 1960s and 1970s, and the new generation after the millennium is the same.
The reason why Shandong performed so well was that it was the place where the empire first started, and its development was far ahead of other places. Therefore, after more than twenty years of development, the effects began to become apparent.
Besides Shandong, there is Songjiang Prefecture.
Songjiang Mansion was already wealthy, but the former wealth only existed among the upper class, and the people were still suffering.
After the empire took control of Songjiang Prefecture, the economy exploded, the people also benefited, and the people's physical fitness also began to change.
This trend will not stop and will increasingly spread across the country, eventually becoming the evolution of the entire nation.
In the empire, busy with affairs every day, people may not feel it. But outsiders are most shocked by all this.
"Isn't this heaven?"
The first batch of Dutch students arrived, including the distinguished ones, Van der Vaart Ruyter, the son of the deputy commander of the Dutch Navy, De Ruyter, and Maria Diemen, the daughter of Anthony van Diemen.
In the Netherlands, they were all wealthy and distinguished people, but when they arrived at Qingdao Pier, they were all shocked by the scene here.
Rotterdam is a well-known prosperous port in Europe. Compared with Qingdao Port, it pales into insignificance.
But between the blue sea and the blue sky, in the wide bay, countless ships kept going in and out without any pause. They queued for three hours just to enter the port.
What surprised them most was that the people here were all very tall.
The man is strong and the woman is tall, which makes them both feel a little inferior.
Today's Netherlands is not the Netherlands of later generations. It has not been overly affected by Europe's modern welfare, and its body shape is no different from other Europeans.
Finally, after being guided, they finally reached the shore.
As members of the Dutch nobility, it was naturally different. Someone was already waiting for them.
However, compared with the formation next to it, it seemed much shabby.
There were many people disembarking from the other boat, but most of them were very short and wore simple clothes.
Only the leading young man in black is tall and handsome, with a unique oriental elegance.
Maria couldn't help but be curious and took a few more glances.
She was shocked when she discovered that the team that greeted her were actually soldiers.
"Excuse me, is that young man the prince of your country?"
The waiter looked over after hearing this and said with a smile: "That is Lord Li Guo who came from Dongyang Province to report on his work. He is a big shot. Don't mess with him."
When they learned that such a young man was actually a Duke, Van der Vaart, Maria and others were all amazed.
Even if they are all children of nobles, they may not be able to win the title of Lord even if they work hard all their lives.
That "Mr. Lee Kuni" is naturally Amakusa Tokisada.
After more than half a year of operation and the empire's blood transfusions regardless of cost, the situation in Toyo Province has quickly stabilized.
The people who had a way of living again began to accept a new life, and at the same time they were full of hope for the future.
A large number of people from Dongyang Province chose to immigrate.
It was the barren land that made them understand that no matter how hard they worked, the output would be limited. I heard that many places can make you rich overnight, so naturally many people choose to follow.
They went to the north and the New World, which suddenly reduced the population pressure of Dongyang Province a lot.
The remaining people of Toyo Province can also find a new way of life.
Various types of construction require an incredible amount of manpower, so labor prices are rising steadily. As long as people work a little harder, they won't go hungry.
In addition, Dongyang Province is surrounded by sea and is naturally close to the ocean. A large number of people have entered the maritime industry, which has greatly enriched the empire's maritime transportation industry.
Nowadays, all routes have matured and the value created exceeds 100 million yuan.
The unique geographical location of Toyo Province also makes people realize that it is not a remote desert island.
Although volcanoes and earthquakes occur frequently in that place, many people still flock to it in the pursuit of wealth.
Seeing that the Toyo Province was on the right track, the Central Committee issued a summons for Amakusa Tokisada to lead the outstanding officials to come back and report on their duties.
After debriefing, it is obvious that these officials must be reused.
The two groups walked out of the pier together without interfering with each other, and each got into the carriage.
Nowadays, Qingdao has become a truly top city. All roads in the city are paved with cement and are very flat.
The four-wheel carriage runs fast and steadily, and with its good design, you don't feel any bumps at all.
"Vandervaart, look, here are all tall buildings."
After being reminded by Maria, Van der Vaart looked out the window and was also shocked.
On both sides of the road, there are countless residential buildings of about six or seven floors. Although they are almost identical and have no aesthetic appeal, it is conceivable that living in them must be very comfortable.
Van der Vaart knew better that no country in Europe had the ability to build such a building.
Residential buildings are now very common in major cities in the empire.
There is no way. With too many people in the city, land will inevitably be in short supply.
Residential buildings have become the best choice.
In fact, according to existing technology, buildings can already be built to more than thirty floors. But without an elevator, who can climb?
So the government issued regulations and the floors were limited to six or seven floors.
Even so, this kind of building still shocked both groups of people.
But when they arrived at their destination, they realized that the city they had seen before was nothing.
"Oh my God, what is this?"
Van der Vaart and others were led into the platform, and they were all frightened when they saw the giant steel beast lying on the rails as far as the eye could see, while it was spitting out thick smoke.
Hospitality is accustomed to such scenes.
"This is the train. We will take this to Jinan. Don't worry, it's safe and fast. It can take one day and one night at most."
Not to mention the Dutch, even Amakusa Tokisada and others were stunned.
Looking at the rapidly retreating scenery outside the window, many Toyo Province officials actually began to pray in low voices.
Because this is completely beyond their imagination.
Amakusa Tokisada was very excited.
He has already started planning in his mind. If a railway line can be built to connect Nagasaki, Osaka, Tokyo, and Sendai, then the entire Honshu Island can be connected in series.
No, we can even build a cross-sea bridge to connect Kyushu Island and Shikoku Island, and also connect to Xiayi Island to the north.
If that happens, the economy of Toyo Province will definitely reach a higher level.
In another carriage, the Dutchman was completely crazy.
They could not keep quiet for a moment, running around constantly, curious about everything on the train.
Many of them have completely become fans of the Empire, and even decided to stay in the Empire after finishing their studies.
Only places like this are beacons of humanity!
