Chapter 540 The Shenlong Locomotive Shocks the World!
Chapter 540 Shenlong motorcycle shocked the world!
"What is this thing? Why have I never seen it before?"
"Shenlong motorcycle? Never heard of it."
"Is it possible that it was another weapon invented by Han Ting in Nanyang?"
"What a Nanyang Hanting. It's really amazing."
"One dragon pulls so many carriages, it really looks like a giant dragon."
"Nanyang always comes up with so many new things."
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Nanyang East Railway Station.
Shenlong locomotive boarding point.
The barbarians from all over looked at the Shenlong locomotive and started talking about it.
They had never seen such a giant beast made of steel and had no idea what it was used for. Why did His Majesty the Emperor ask them to come here?
Not to mention the Sifang Yidi, even some Nanyang officials did not know what the Shenlong motorcycle was used for. After all, before this, the Shenlong motorcycle was an absolute secret.
Fortunately, Xun Yu had greeted them in advance and told them that they were leaving for Luoyang today, and asked them to seal and store all parts of the data in boxes and transport them all to the storage compartment.
Because of this, they knew that the Shenlong motorcycle was similar to the buses in Wancheng. They were both vehicles for transporting people. However, the Shenlong motorcycle was longer and larger and could carry more people.
but
At least at this moment, they don't have to be like barbarians from all directions, one by one like mountain cannons entering the city, their eyes widened, constantly guessing its true purpose.
While everyone was talking about it, Xun Yu came out, stood on the stage, and shouted loudly: "The auspicious time has arrived. Get on the train in an orderly manner. The Shenlong locomotive will drive to Luoyang New City in three hours."
"ah?"
In an instant, the Yi Di and all the officials below were astonished, and they all showed horrified expressions, with disbelief written all over their faces, as if their three views had been subverted.
In fact, this is indeed the case. In everyone's impression, even the fastest war horse would have to walk at least two days from Wancheng to the new city of Luoyang, but this Shenlong motorcycle actually only takes three hours?
"Isn't this impossible? This thing only needs three people to reach the new city of Luoyang? I can't believe it. Luoyang is at least hundreds of kilometers away from here."
"Oh my god, it's incredible. I didn't expect that this is actually a car. You can be a human being in the car, and you can also carry it and salute in the car. It's so convenient."
"The most important thing is that this thing is too fast. It will arrive in Luoyang in three hours. It is much stronger than a war horse. War horses also need to eat fodder, but this thing doesn't seem to need to eat anything."
"Nanyang Hanting really has something new. It's interesting. I really want to try it."
"Come on, let's go up and try how fast this thing is."
"Let's go, let's go together and try it."
"The Emperor of Nanyang is here, so we're afraid of the eggs."
"It's okay, come on."
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At first, many people were afraid and did not dare to get on the bus easily.
But when they saw that Xun Yu got on the bus first, and the officials from Nanyang Hanting also got on the bus, the others gradually gave up their doubts and got on the bus one after another with the mentality of giving it a try.
The interior decoration of the carriage has a strong Han style. The only difference is that the tables and chairs are different from the ones where you sit on your knees. They look like a modern train, but they are made of wood and covered with leather and soft cushions. Even if you sit for a long time, you will not feel uncomfortable.
Feel uncomfortable.
The staff has already placed the names, official positions and other information of the passengers on the desk. Passengers who get on the bus only need to find their names and then they can sit down with peace of mind.
The windows are all made of transparent glass. Through the windows, you can see the outside scenery, mountains, forests, and trees clearly, and you can even see the blurry figure of Wancheng City.
The second carriage.
The people on board were all heroes who fought for the Nanyang court.
Cao Cao, with a dark complexion, found his name and found a first-class seat by the window.
He sat down calmly, holding a strand of beard under his chin, carefully looking at every detail inside the carriage, nodding his head in praise from time to time, feeling deeply that the big man had grown so quickly:
"Xuande."
Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in front of Cao Cao. He waved his hand: "Xuande, your place is here, next to me, let's have a good chat."
Liu Bei walked over with a smile on his face, sat aside, and also looked at the furnishings in the carriage: "Mengde, I really didn't expect that your Majesty, after delaying for so long, actually prepared such a big surprise for us."
"To be precise, I should have prepared such a big surprise for you, Brother Xuande."
Cao Cao turned to look at Liu Bei, his eyes filled with envy, as if he wished he could turn into Liu Bei.
But
His words made Liu Bei confused: "Mengde, what do you mean by this?"
Cao Cao's lips curved slightly, revealing a faint smile: "Why, didn't Xuande see it?"
Liu Bei really didn't see it, so he shook his head in embarrassment: "Please give me some advice from Meng De."
Cao Cao smiled slightly: "It takes three hours to reach Luoyang from Wancheng. Moreover, our team must have hundreds of people in total. Including the salutes, there will be more than twenty carriages."
"That's right."
Liu Bei nodded affirmatively: "That's true, but so what?"
Cao Cao said softly: "Xuande, this Shenlong locomotive can reach Luoyang from Wancheng, and can reach the Western Regions from Guanzhong, and even further. You have never withdrawn from Guanzhong, which proves that Your Majesty is planning to fight in the Western Regions.
idea."
"If my guess is correct, the fundamental purpose of the imperial court's invention of the Shenlong motorcycle was to attack the Western Regions and expand the territory. And you, Liu Xuande, are in Guanzhong, don't you still understand?"
hiss-!
Liu Bei was surprised and gasped.
He frowned, and after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that this was true: "I have been thinking about this question, why the imperial court's control over the Western Regions is so weak."
"In the final analysis, because of the distance, the daily speed of war horses has a limit, and BMWs are hard to come by, and the cost of maintaining war horses is too high, so this is always a problem."
"But if we have the Shenlong locomotive, as long as we can lay the rails to the Western Region, the military force equivalent to the imperial court can arrive at any time within two or three days."
"even."
Liu Bei became excited as if the clouds were parting to see the blue sky: "If there are more railway tracks, there will be more places where the imperial reinforcements can reach, and the control over the Western Region will naturally be strengthened."
Cao Cao smiled calmly: "Xuande, you are really lucky. I, Cao Cao, envy you to death. You should know that my dream is to be the general who conquers the west, but now, it seems to belong to you."
Liu Bei said softly: "Meng De, whether he is conquering the west or the north, they are all serving the imperial court, and the Shenlong locomotive will definitely not only be in Guanzhong in the future, but also in the Western Regions, it will definitely be spread all over the country."
"Don't be anxious!"
Liu Bei was overjoyed and began to comfort Cao Cao: "Sooner or later, the rails will be laid to you, and you are Tiankuixing. Your Majesty's regard for you is much higher than that of Liu Bei."
Woo—!
At this moment, a loud buzzing sound sounded.
Immediately afterwards, Liu Bei and Cao Cao heard the sound of Kuch Kuch, and the Shenlong locomotive also started.
After a moment of daze, Liu Bei let out a long breath. He could clearly feel that the Shenlong locomotive was accelerating, and soon overtook the war horse. The most important thing was that it ran so smoothly at such a fast speed.
"magic!"
“It’s so amazing!”
Liu Bei was so surprised that he couldn't help but sigh: "Mengde, how do you feel?"
Cao Cao nodded, with the same look of disbelief: "It's indeed magical. I was a little scared at first, but now, I have completely adapted to it. This thing runs faster than a war horse, and most importantly, it is safer than a war horse."
"If tens of thousands of cavalry charge, there may still be a stampede, but with the Shenlong motorcycle carrying thousands of elite soldiers, it can be so safe. It's simply amazing."
"certainly."
Liu Bei added: "Cavalry galloping on horseback requires a high degree of concentration and must not relax at all times, but the soldiers in the Shenlong motorcycle can take a nap to maintain their physical strength."
"Even if there is a dedicated person in charge of the operation of the locomotive, we can travel day and night. I really don't know how many miles the Shenlong locomotive can run if it runs day and night?"
"I am afraid."
Liu Bei smiled: "It shouldn't be a problem to run three or five thousand miles, right?"
Cao Cao shook his head: "I'm not sure about this, but one thing is certain. It is definitely faster than a war horse. Your Majesty is worthy of being your Majesty. Every step he takes is considered in front of us. It is really admirable."
Liu Bei felt the same and nodded slowly: "Yes, your Majesty is indeed powerful. The resurgence of the Han Dynasty has just begun, and it is far from stopping."
"Mengde."
The next second, Liu Bei turned to look at Cao Cao and said with a faint smile: "We have caught up with a good era, and we have met a good majesty."
Although Cao Cao looked calm on the face, his heart was already surging: "Yes, your Majesty is ambitious, so that we can make better achievements. I hope you and I can make some achievements."
Liu Bei nodded solemnly: "This is inevitable."
at the same time.
In another carriage.
Wu Huan suddenly felt the high-speed Shenlong locomotive, and his face was full of disbelief: "His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang is really powerful, he can actually invent such a magical weapon."
Nanlou still didn't know why, and frowned: "Chanyu, what do you mean? It's just a means of transportation. It can transport more people and more goods."
"yes."
Su Puyan also didn't quite understand what Tadun meant: "This Shenlong motorcycle is indeed extraordinary, but other than that, it seems like it's not a big deal, right?"
"it's not a big deal?"
Tadun stared at Su Puyan, with a trace of disdain in his eyes: "If the railway tracks are laid from Youzhou to outside Yanshan, how much living space do you think we will have?"
"You should know that Baitan City was abandoned because of it? In the final analysis, it is because we have stronger control over the north of Yanshan Mountain, and if there is a railway, the support of the imperial court will not be affected by the mountains. Do you think we are still the opponent of the imperial court?"
"If the imperial court uses the railway as its main link to build cities and connect them with each other, then it will quickly encroach on our living space. With this Shenlong locomotive, the efficiency of transporting troops, horses, money and food will be greatly improved."
hiss-!
Only then did the two of them realize the seriousness of the problem and gasped.
Su Puyan frowned and immediately realized the crux of the problem: "With such a magical weapon, the imperial court would actually let us know what the emperor's intention is to do this? Is there any conspiracy on his part?"
Tadun was also a little confused by His Majesty the Emperor's operations.
After all, according to common sense, the more secretive something like this is, the better. Only in this way can it achieve the strategic purpose of being unprepared. But His Majesty the Emperor has given them a chance to react in a sense.
His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang, who has always been wise, should not make such a low-level mistake, and since he did so, it does prove that there is a purpose behind it.
only.
This purpose is not clear to them yet.
Tadun frowned and took a long breath: "I still don't know what His Majesty the Nanyang Emperor means, but I can be sure that this Shenlong motorcycle must be related to us."
"The strength of Nanyang Hanting is so terrifying. Not only are their military strength powerful, but their weapons and equipment are also much more powerful than we imagined."
"Fortunately, we did not go too far against Nanyang Hanting, otherwise Wuhuan would have faced the risk of annihilation. If possible, I would not want to be an enemy of such a person even if he were killed."
Although Tadun did not say it clearly, his words already revealed his intention to reconcile with Nanyang Hanting, or in other words, he had to reconcile due to the pressure of the situation.
But actually.
In Nanlou, Su Puyan understood that the most uncomfortable thing must be Tadun.
After all, his father Qiu Liju died in the hands of the Han army. It was even harder for him to reconcile with the Han and surrender to the Han than to climb to heaven.
But now, it is Tadun who has crossed this insurmountable sky by himself!
Su Puyan understood that Tadun was from the perspective of the whole Wuhuan clan, sacrificing the small self to achieve the great self. He was indeed qualified to be the Shanyu of Wuhuan.
Su Puyan breathed out and said softly: "There is no rush to draw a conclusion on this matter. Let's take a look first and test the Nanyang Emperor's attitude. No matter what, there is no harm in being cautious."
"That's right."
Nanlou also nodded: "That's true. Nanyang Hanting's strength is indeed tyrannical, but if the emperor insists on our death, even if we die in battle, we have to hold his two beards down."
"but."
Speaking of this, Nanlou frowned and said with great interest: "I think that Nanyang Hanting is actually releasing a kind of goodwill to us."
"Perhaps His Majesty the Emperor of Nanyang just wants us to retreat in the face of difficulties, and then build a city like white sandalwood in Yanbei just like he controls the southern barbarians."
Tadun nodded slowly and said with deep understanding: "Well, I don't rule out this possibility. Let's take it one step at a time."
Su Puyan thought for a long time: "Okay, this is a big matter and it does require careful judgment."