While the trains of today are not yet as advanced as the ones in his memory—which could travel to every city in the country—they can stop at the vast majority of major cities, which has significantly accelerated the speed at which merchants can transport their goods.
The greatest significance of the train, however, is not just the transportation of cargo; it has also allowed people to travel across the country freely. A train ticket costs only one tael of silver, allowing people to visit places they had never before dreamed of reaching.
The envoy listened to the discussion around him, his curiosity about the truth behind these trains growing deeper.
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