Chapter 579: Ying Zheng's Shock
Baizhong went back to Xianyang, told Ying Zheng everything about the train, and with permission, they set out together to Shangshan to observe the train.
Ying Zheng left the important affairs of his family and country to Fu Su, took a large group of ministers and an army of one hundred thousand, and left Guanzhong in a mighty manner, treating it as a parade.
When they arrived at the bottom of Shang Mountain, the people of the Mo family were already waiting.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
Ling Zhi and others bowed and bowed, and all the Mohist disciples thundered in their voices.
Ying Zheng enjoyed this feeling very much, waved his hand and said: "You are all excused."
Then his eyes fell on the railway track next to it. The train had already stopped at the platform here. The long carriage was made of iron on the outside, and the wheels and everything were made of steel.
The rails are fixed to the ground, and the iron wheels of the train are stuck on the rails. The long train stands at the foot of Shangshan Mountain.
The shape of the locomotive looked a bit strange, and the shape of the carriage also made them feel novel.
The windows are still made of glass, which is a bit of a luxury for them.
This was the first time for Ying Zheng and all the ministers to see such a novel thing. The ministers were very curious. If it were not for Ying Zheng's restraint, they would have walked over and observed the train carefully.
"Wu Anjun, is this a train?"
Ying Zheng asked curiously: "Can I go up and have a look?"
Bai Zhong nodded and said: "Your Majesty, please, Ling Zhi will explain the structure of the train to your Majesty."
"only!"
Ling Zhi first stepped forward to lead the way, followed by Ying Zheng and a group of ministers. Everyone walked into the carriage together, and their eyes lit up.
From the outside, the carriage doesn't seem big.
Once inside, it was very spacious, with rows of fixed seats. These seats could be moved and split at any time according to needs. Everything inside amazed them.
Ling Zhi led the way and explained in the carriage, regardless of whether they could understand or not.
From the carriage, walk all the way to the locomotive.
But the locomotive was more professional, so Ying Zheng and the others were confused. Finally, they got off the train together and returned to the railway track, where they briefly introduced what a railway track was.
"This gentleman from the Mohist family is saying that this kind of car can't run slower than horses?" Yao Jia asked.
"Exactly! Horses can't run day and night, but trains can."
Ling Zhi bowed and responded: "Your Majesty and everyone, please get on the train again. We can let your Majesty experience what the train is like when it runs."
Ying Zheng turned around and asked, "Jun Wu An, is that okay?"
"Okay, it's safe!"
Bai Zhong nodded and said: "You can also bring troops on board. No matter how many people there are, the train can still pull it."
Ying Zheng said: "Then give it a try!"
"Your Majesty and everyone, please come to the car!"
Lexus made a gesture of invitation.
Because they needed to let Ying Zheng test the train, they set up a special carriage next to the locomotive for the exclusive use of Ying Zheng and others. The other soldiers sat in the carriage in the back, but if all 100,000 people got on board, there would definitely be too much space to sit in.
, just some people.
"Your Majesty, preparations are complete." Xin Sheng walked into the carriage and said.
The leader of this patrol was none other than him.
Ying Zheng said: "Jun Wu An, it's time to begin."
"Let's get started!"
Bai Zhong glanced at Ling Zhi.
Ling Zhi passed on the order again, and there was a vibration from the locomotive first, which scared them and they looked outside quickly.
Considering that he wanted them to observe how the train moved, Bai Zhong also made an observation window near the carriage and sealed it with glass. Through the glass, they could see a line of black smoke rushing into the sky, and the locomotive caused the carriage to vibrate for a moment.
, really started running.
"Moving... moving!"
The imperial physician Xia Wuji who followed came first said in surprise when he saw this scene.
Then they felt that it was really moving.
The scenery around me quickly retreated to both sides.
This car is really not slow when running, much faster than a war horse, and rumbles forward along the track.
Although the noise is a bit louder and there is a bit of vibration, riding in a carriage will give you a similar feeling. The main reason is that this thing is fast and does not need to stop and rest after running for a period of time like a war horse.
According to what Lexus just described, as long as enough coal is prepared, the train can travel day and night to any place that can be reached by rails.
This is a good thing!
Ying Zheng looked at the locomotive ahead and the receding scenery on both sides, and was amazed by it.
"The Mohist organ skills are unparalleled in the world." He praised.
"Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty."
Bai Zhong and Ling Zhi said at the same time.
Ying Zheng added: "If we in Great Qin can have a large number of these trains, I can easily go on a patrol even to the Baiyue area."
After hearing this, everyone showed approval.
Trains are not only used for traveling, but also have many wonderful uses. For example, they can transport grain to Guanzhong, or transport troops and grain during wars. They can also transport other goods. It is a great convenience and can change the Qin Dynasty.
It looks bulky, but its uses are endless.
Especially in ancient times, transportation conditions were extremely inconvenient.
Li Sidao: "With this train, we can travel all over the world, but the rails outside the train are not so easy to lay."
This remark was approved by everyone.
The rails are all made of iron. It is very expensive and not easy to lay them down.
Just then, the train started going uphill.
The track has finally reached its end.
As the locomotive vibrated for a while and made a rather harsh braking sound, the train finally stopped.
Ying Zheng and the others got off the car and looked back. The long track was finished so quickly, and it still looked unreal.
"May I ask Mr. Wu An, how long is this track?"
Wei Liao couldn't help but ask.
Bai Zhong said: "About twenty miles!"
Twenty miles!
So long term?
How can you cover a distance of twenty miles so quickly?
Everyone didn't seem to believe it.
Bai Zhong smiled and said: "If you don't believe it, you can send someone to measure it."
Wei Liao laughed and said, "I believe it, but Mr. Wu An brought us here not just to see the train, right?"
He understands Bai Zhong's thoughts.
Bai Zhong confessed: "The Lieutenant is right. I invite your Majesty and you all to come here. Not only do you want to see the train, I also want to get your Majesty's permission and support to build this kind of track and make trains in the world. The first thing I want to do is
The railway leads to the Western Regions and directly to the West."
As soon as these words came out, Ying Zheng nodded slightly.
He has coveted the West for a long time, but he still doesn't have the ability to conquer it.
Even if it is laid, the distance is so far, and governance is a problem. If the railway track is built all the way to the west, wouldn't they be able to attack it however they want, and govern it however they want?
Not only in the West, but also all over the world.
The world belongs to Qin, and its territory is vast.
Many memorials from local officials, taxes paid and other things have to be sent from the local area to Xianyang. It can be delivered within half a month, but it may not be a month or two, or even half a year. If there are railway tracks and trains, it can provide extremely
Great convenience!
Chapter completed!