Chapter 982: Bicycles Appear, An Alternative Competition

No matter how fast you ride a bicycle, there is a limit; you can't go that fast.

If it were a forced march all the way, the people would be exhausted before reaching the northern border.

Even if the people weren't exhausted, he estimated the bicycles would be pedaled to pieces.

When they first encountered the bicycles, all the new recruits were incredibly curious.

Everyone was excited about this novel thing called a bicycle.

Because they had these vehicles, they didn't have to walk.

But after riding for two days, the soldiers were complaining bitterly.

They felt uncomfortable all over, especially their legs and buttocks, which were somewhat numb.

After a few days, the novelty had worn off for the group.

Fortunately, it was two people per bicycle, so they could take turns riding.

Otherwise, they would have been in utter misery.

Although riding was faster than walking, they weren't used to it yet, so it was quite uncomfortable.

"Four days to get here, about half the distance; the speed is not bad."

"It's still over a thousand li to the northern border; the road is long and the burden is heavy."

"Keep up the good work and reach the border as soon as possible."

Ying Ying Zi Ye was also helpless; transportation in this era was truly inconvenient.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have taken so long.

Fortunately, there were bicycles; if they had relied on their legs,

the time would definitely have been much longer.

Brother Zheng had truly thought of everything.

He hadn't even thought of this problem.

He hadn't expected that Wu Shi Luo had already manufactured so many bicycles.

With bicycles, the journey was much faster.

Fortunately, there were imperial highways in some places; otherwise, if it were all muddy roads, it wouldn't be convenient to ride bikes.

Especially when encountering rainy days; if they were riding on mud, the bikes would definitely get stuck.

"Your Highness, rest assured, we will reach the border as soon as possible."

"By the way, Your Highness, this meeting is truly a coincidence."

"Besides seeing Your Highness, I also brought an oral edict from His Majesty."

Wang Ben had almost forgotten His Majesty's oral edict.

After all, this edict was quite flexible, and it felt like it was optional.

It was just: if you meet the Prince on the road, say it; if you don't, act as if nothing happened.

Meng Tian and the others were stunned when they heard this.

How could there be an oral edict from His Majesty halfway through the journey?

Did His Majesty guess they would be on the same route?

This guess was truly accurate.

"What message did Father Emperor bring me?"

Ying Ying Zi Ye was also stunned.

This was truly a coincidence.

If they hadn't passed through here,

wouldn't the two sides have missed each other?

"His Majesty only said one sentence."

"He said he didn't know if he would meet Your Highness on the road."

"If you meet Your Highness, tell you to return to Xianyanggong without fail."

"If you don't meet, then this matter is dropped."

Wang Ben was also somewhat confused.

These words were a bit strange, and he couldn't fathom them.

But His Majesty hadn't elaborated, and he didn't dare to ask more.

Time was quite urgent, so he could only take his people and continue the journey.

Must return to the palace without fail?

Ying Ying Zi Ye was stunned; had something happened?

Originally, he had planned to pass through Xianyang, take some grain and troops, and set out immediately.

As for returning to Xianyanggong, he would do it next time.

But now it seemed he had to go back and see Brother Zheng.

He didn't know what the matter was.

Could it be that Brother Zheng missed him?

It seemed they hadn't seen each other for some time.

"Hmm, I know about this."

"Is there anything else besides this?"

"Nothing else, Your Highness."

Wang Ben slowly shook his head; the message had been delivered, and his mission could be considered complete.

Meng Tian and the others saw that the official business was finished.

They pulled Wang Ben to find a place to sit down.

Wang Ben and the others began to chat freely.

Anyway, they couldn't fathom His Majesty's thoughts.

So they wouldn't waste their brains thinking about it.

They would just leave this matter for the Prince to worry about.

That way, they could enjoy their leisure.

During this period, many soldiers of the Border Defense Army were incredibly curious about the bicycles.

This was their first time seeing the real thing.

Some of them hadn't even seen the Great Qin Daily.

This was their first time seeing a bicycle.

They were very curious about this strange vehicle with only two wheels.

With the consent of the generals, the soldiers began a special bicycle competition exchange.

An alternative bicycle competition was staged in the outskirts of Shangjun.

It was very lively.

An hour later.

Ying Ying Zi Ye looked at the sky and saw it was getting late.

Seeing Meng Tian and the others still chatting happily, he couldn't help but interrupt them.

"It's getting late; prepare to set out."

"Wang Ben, you just arrived here, so rest here for now."

"Strive to reach the northern border as soon as possible."

"We have finished resting and are about to set out first."

Meng Tian and the others finally realized.

It was getting late, and it was time to set out. ===== CHAPTER 984 =====