Chapter 1785

The road is also paved with bluestone slabs, but it is obvious that efforts have been made to pave the road in a seamless and even way. The foundation should have been tamped.

And even the cracks between the bluestone plates are filled, so that the wheels go up without a sense of frustration.

Not only that, the width of this section of official road is also enough to accommodate four vehicles in parallel. In order to facilitate drainage, there is also a subgrade higher than both sides of the road.

To Wang Kang's surprise, there are green pines with beautiful roads and pavilions for people to rest.

This kind of road is quite acceptable. According to Wang Kang's expectation, it has also reached this level.

It is the quickest way to lay with bluestone slab, reinforce and smooth with cement, and fill the gap, which can also save the cost.

The Ministry of work has made plans and is now ready to implement them. However, there are too many projects, which have priorities and cannot be distributed. There are not enough manpower

It's very complicated to start so many projects at the same time. Some necessary water conservancy projects have been started, and there are still important roads, but not all of them have been started!

If the official road can be paved and repaired to this extent, it would be good.

This is the area of Pingli city. It should be specially laid here.

Pingli County used to belong to the kingdom of Ji. The king of Ji, Xiang, had all given up his power. Now he lives in Kyoto.

The Sheriff of Pingli County is Pingjian.

Pingjia used to be a big family in the kingdom of Ji, with high prestige in the local area

Wang Kang thought a lot in an instant.

He knows and remembers the titles of many officials

The road is well built.

Moreover, judging from the quality of the bluestone slab, it should have been some years, and it can still be maintained so well, which shows that the road is often maintained

Is it private or official?

Wang Kang thinks he should pay attention to it.

Obviously, I feel that there are a lot of people and a lot of traffic on this road.

This will play an important role in strengthening local communication.

Walk and chat, the road is smooth.

At this time, Zhou Qing's voice came in from outside the car.

"My Lord, someone is setting up a card ahead."

Usually, Zhou Qing called Wang Kang his majesty, but when he went out, for convenience, he would call him an adult

"Set up the card?"

Wang Kang frowned.

The new dynasty has abolished the relevant system of the former dynasty on the establishment of official way, and there is not so much emphasis on it.

He saw it on the way.

No matter what the officials and the people are, how can they set up cards to charge?

"Go and have a look."

After a while, the carriage drove to the checkpoint.

On both sides of the road, a bracket is placed. A long stick is placed on it. A fast stone falls from one end of the long stick, forming a simple card.

As long as you pay the fee and lift the stick, you can pass

Drivers who are about to pass are lining up to pay in order, while passers-by are passing by.

In other words, only cars and horses, not pedestrians.

"It's interesting."

Wang Kang put down the curtain and was ready to go down.

"You want to get out of the car. What if someone recognizes you?"

There are several officials in charge.

"Nothing."

Wang Kang shook his head.

In this era, there is not Internet TV. How can ordinary people know the emperor?

"You sit."

Wang Kang said casually, got out of the carriage and walked over.

The queue is very orderly and the payment is very conscious, so the traffic is very efficient, and soon it's their turn.

"Three dollars for a light car and six dollars for a heavy one."

Charge is a young man, the head did not lift said: "on the side of the box can."

"Is it because heavy cars do more damage to the road?"

Wang Kang asked.

What he said about heavy vehicles should be special vehicles for pulling goods, which are not uncommon on the road and account for the majority.

"Yes."

"Pay quickly, don't influence others."

The young man in charge of the charge urged.

"The court has made it clear that officials should not set up private cards to collect fees."

Wang Kang asked.

"Who told you it was official?"

At last, the young man raised his head. His complexion was darker, which should be caused by frequent exposure to the wind and sun outside.

Wang Kang also noticed that he didn't know what he was writing just now?

"Not official?"

"Yes and no."

The youth is obviously a little impatient.

"If you don't want to hand it over, get out of the way and don't influence others."

Obviously, he did not recognize Wang Kang as his majesty.

"Come on, pay so much money?"

"We're in a hurry!"There was a constant rush from behind.

Wang Kang motioned Zhou Qing to stop the carriage and let the people behind pass first.

And he asked, "why do you say that the road here is official, not official?"

The young man said without expression, "because I built this road."

"Did you fix it?"

"Yes."

"If you don't want to pay, you can take a detour. Don't influence me here."

"Pingge, why do you talk to him so much? Let him go quickly. "

"Yes, it doesn't look like a poor family to dress up. Why do you slam the door and think about good things?"

"Leave quickly, or we'll take care of you!"

Maybe Wang Kang asked too many questions. The official of the toll collection office was a little impatient. Even many passers-by urged them to stand on this side.

It's Ping's surname. It should come from Ping's family.

"Is this road the private property of the Ping family?"

Wang Kang didn't get angry and stopped Zhou Qing.

"Why do you talk so much? I'm here to find fault

One of the officers glared at him, and they were all ready to go forward.

"Drive!"

"Drive!"

At this time, there was a carriage coming from the other end of the road, accompanied by the official escort.

It's just that they should have something urgent and run very fast.

"Woo!"

The carriage stopped by the side of the road and a middle-aged man came down.

He was dressed in a blue robe with a slightly white face. He felt that he was an official and rich man. Under the escort of many officials, he felt full of dignity

"Sheriff?"

"What happened to the sheriff?"

"You seem to be in a hurry?"

Someone recognized who the man was. It was the Sheriff of Pingli County, Pingjian!

Pingjian, nearly 40 years old.

After the implementation of the order, it was the general trend to abolish enfeoffment and change counties.

The Ping family showed loyalty to the court in time, so they were put in an important position. Ping Jian was the Sheriff of Pingli County.

Wang Kang also heard about this man. Although he was born in a big family, he was not a bully.

Pingjia also has some prestige in the local area.

During the discussion, people's eyes also focused on the young man.

This is also the Ping family. Is he related to the sheriff Ping Jian

"Brother Ping, are you here?"

The young man shook his head.

After a while, Sheriff Ping Jian came over.

Sure enough, he came to look for the young man and said directly, "Cheng Hong, this charge card has been removed quickly!"

"Withdraw? Why should I withdraw? "

"According to the court's order, officials should not collect their own tolls. You are almost enough. If I hadn't pressed you down, I would have been poked up!"

His face was cold and hard.

"How did this road come from? Uncle knows best."

Heichenghong refused.

"I should. Even when I come to your majesty, I dare to confront..."