Without getting the answer to why the Qilin could spit out water, everyone felt disappointed as their curiosity was not satisfied.
He did not answer the emperor's questions, and Emperor Jing had no objection, so naturally no one else asked any more questions.
Everyone reluctantly circled the fountain to observe it again, and finally hesitantly followed Emperor Jing into the gate of Dongjiao University.
Li Yuanzhao came up to Fang Zhengyi and said to the fountain with emotion: "Old Fang, you are really ingenious. You actually thought of using a steam engine to spray water. It's a pity that it is useless except for viewing. It's a bit of a waste to modify a steam engine just for this one use."
Fang Zhengyi denied it, "How can it be useless? When Dongjiao University recruits new students, they will open it when they enter the school."
"Use it once a year? That's still a waste."
"What kind of serious university has a fountain running 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 a few dozen steps inside.
A huge signboard. No, it cannot be called a signboard. It is more like an archway with auspicious clouds painted in festive red.
The words "Dajing Sports Meet" are still written on it.
There was a pair of wooden doors under the archway. Two students from Dongjiao University were guarding the doors. When they saw Emperor Jing and others arriving, they immediately saluted and then opened the doors.
The scenery behind the door suddenly appears!
Fang Zhengyi stood by the door and said loudly: "Everyone can stay here for a few moments, and then gather and enter when the time is up."
The ministers and envoys looked at the scene behind the door in a state of agitation, and Emperor Jing also smiled.
I was curious why I didn't see anyone when I entered the school gate, but it turns out they are all here.
The scene at the entrance was like a bustling market, with many stalls set up on both sides of the road.
The stalls are manned by carefully selected merchants or students in the market, and the goods on the stalls are all popular commodities or snacks in Dajing Market.
There are also many calligraphy and painting artworks on display.
Business is important, and cultural promotion cannot be left behind.
When the stall owners saw the "guest" coming, they first bowed and greeted Emperor Jing, and then began to shout and promote the goods in front of them as planned.
The foreign envoys found this interesting and each of them looked towards the nearest merchant, picking up the merchandise and examining it with interest.
However, Emperor Jing frowned slightly and looked at Fang Zhengyi sideways: "Zhengyi, do you need to spend money on this thing?"
How fresh! How can you buy things without spending money?
Fang Zheng secretly complained in his heart, but Emperor Jing already understood what he meant.
It's nothing more than receiving outsiders, treating them to a meal, and asking them to pay for it themselves would be a loss of face for the Celestial Empire.
These are all bad habits and must be changed!
Fang Zheng said, "Your Majesty, the merchants here are all carefully selected by me from the public. The purpose is to vigorously promote the goods and culture of Dajing to outsiders, so as to promote 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 Son of Heaven, and you can spend your own money to buy things while you are having fun with the people. How will outsiders see this? This is a move to be close to the people. Others will say that you love the people like your own children and treat all people equally. You are the pillar of our Dajing's laws and regulations!" Fang Zhengyi talked nonstop, "Which emperor in the world would spend his own money to buy things when he goes out? No one! From this point of view, our Dajing is the most principled and rule-abiding country. Who would not want to cooperate with such a country?"
Fang Zhengyi continued, "And think about it. Everything you buy here is the best thing in Dajing in the eyes of outsiders. The things you like are the pride of domestic products. Not to mention outsiders, even our own people will rush to buy them. Merchants make money, and the people benefit. This is also a benevolent act."
All the ministers nodded secretly. Fang Zhengyi's chattering made them all moved.
Emperor Jing gave a playful smile.
It seems to make sense...
After this explanation, Emperor Jing relaxed and looked around for the merchandise on display, ready to pick out two items himself.
The foreign envoys behind him did not have such concerns. Seeing that the Emperor of Jing had already started strolling, they also looked around.
When Fang Zheng had nothing to do, he would just find a few foreigners he could talk to and chat with them, and introduce some products to them.
A foreign envoy was looking around at a clothing stall. When he saw Fang Zhengyi suddenly approach him, he greeted him warmly, "Master Fang."
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Please enjoy the view and enjoy the fun. If you like anything, feel free to buy it. If you want to import it into China in the future, feel free to discuss it with the stall owner. You can sign a contract and I, the Jinyiwei, can guarantee it. By the way, do you have anything you like?"
The eunuch pointed at the clothes on the stall and said, "I'm looking at Dajing's clothes. The fabrics are quite unique."
Fang Zheng looked down and saw...it was a T-shirt!
So he smiled shyly and said, "To be honest, this short-sleeved shirt was designed by me, and it is one of my most proud works. The weather is hot now, and it is the right time to wear this kind of clothing. I think you will feel a little hot in your robes, so why not try it on first?"
After saying that, he immediately waved his hand and said, "I will pack up all these clothes and give them to these messengers."
The foreign envoy was flattered and thanked him repeatedly.
Fang Zhengyi pointed to a small enclosure next to the clothing stall and said, "Everyone, you can change clothes there. I'm feeling hot too, so let's change together. Today we're just having fun, so don't be too reserved."
After saying that, he led a few eunuchs to the 'locker room'.
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