Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

How to transport people and goods quickly and efficiently across the country is still a major issue before him.

As the sales of small steam engines continued to expand, Chu Ze's wealth also gradually increased.

And he is planning a bigger plan - to build a railway network across the country, using trains as the main means of transportation.

"Lao Zhang, although our small steam engines have begun to be promoted in various places, if we want to completely revolutionize transportation, we have to rely on another great invention." Chu Ze said to Lao Zhang mysteriously.

"What invention?" Lao Zhang asked curiously.

"That's it - the railway network!" Chu Ze patted Lao Zhang on the shoulder and said: "I plan to pilot it in Fengyang first, and then extend it to various places, so that trains can connect the whole country!"

"Oh my god! This is such an amazing plan!" Lao Zhang said with his eyes widened: "This way our trains can transport passengers and goods smoothly, which will completely change the traffic situation in Ming Dynasty!"

"That's right!" Chu Ze said with a confident smile on his face: "I have already outlined the path of the first railway in my mind. It will start from Fengyang and extend to surrounding cities such as Jing County and Huaining County!"

"Great! With this railway, Fengyang will become a national transportation hub!" Lao Zhang was excited.

As a result, under Chu Ze's command, railway construction began in full swing.

To ensure the quality of the roadbed, he first invited civil engineers to conduct geological survey and design.

"Based on the soil thickness and bearing capacity, the piles we drive here will be the most stable." The engineer pointed to the design drawing and explained in detail.

After hearing this, Chu Ze couldn't help but nodded and said: "You are very thoughtful! We must ensure that the roadbed is solid to support the high-speed operation of the train."

Then, a large number of craftsmen were sent to the towns along the route to measure the best path for laying the rails.

They hold surveying instruments and accurately calculate the height of every inch of land.

"Old Li, you are responsible for the design of this section of roadbed." Chu Ze explained: "We must choose a relatively flat area while bypassing mountains and swamps."

"Yes! I will design it carefully to ensure smooth line selection!" Lao Li assured, patting his chest.

Chu Ze also recruited a large number of blacksmiths from all over the country to build solid rail tracks with the highest quality, high-temperature-resistant steel.

Mr. Zhang, the magistrate of Jingxian County, heard that the railway was about to arrive in Jingxian County. He was excited and made preparations to receive this revolutionary mode of transportation.

"Dear craftsmen and officials, our Jing County is fortunate to be the leading county in the Ming Dynasty's railway construction. What an honor it is!" Mr. Zhang addressed everyone in the square in front of the county government office: "In order to ensure the smooth progress of the railway project, we We must fully cooperate with Prince Chu and his team of craftsmen.”

Among the crowd in the square, a middle-aged scribe said excitedly: "I didn't expect that Jingxian County, where I live, would become the first county with railway access in the Ming Dynasty. It's such an honor! This is a great opportunity that is once in a lifetime!" A businessman nearby also nodded and agreed: "Yes, with the opening of the railway, our Jingxian economy will definitely usher in a new period of development! Haha, I can't wait to see the billowing smoke roaring past my hometown! "

"Yes!" The officials and people below shouted in unison.

"I have sent people to complete a detailed survey of the county's topography." Mr. Zhang continued: "Our task is to assist the craftsmen to accurately design the route based on the survey results and select areas with flatter terrain to lay tracks." A four-year-old in the crowd The strong man in his teens shouted: "Don't worry, county magistrate! We men in Jingxian County are all very strong, and we will go all out to level the hills, fill in the ravines, and build the railway roadbed as flat as a mirror!" Everyone around him was shouting! Laughing and cheering in agreement.

The scribe also said: "Yes, we will closely follow the engineer's instructions and lay the track on the most suitable terrain. We will not let the hard work of Prince Chu and the craftsmen go in vain!"

At this point, Mr. Zhang said in a more serious tone: "Everyone must strictly follow the engineer's requirements and there must not be any mistakes. This is related to the success or failure of the railway project!"

"I obey the magistrate's orders! We will go all out to complete the important tasks entrusted by Prince Chu!" The crowd shouted again.

When Mr. Zhang saw the high spirits on people’s faces, he felt sincerely proud and inspired.

Indeed, being able to contribute to the railway construction of the Ming Dynasty in my lifetime is really a blessing!
He firmly thought that once this railway was completed, it would bring unprecedented prosperity to Jingxian County. By then, he would also be successful and famous, and would be engraved in the history of Jingxian County.

At the same time, in Huaining County, which is adjacent to Jingxian County, everyone was very excited when they heard that the railway would soon reach their hometown.

Especially the children are eager to try it.

"Dad, trains are just things that smoke and run very fast, right?" A teenage boy pulled his father's sleeve with a bright light in his eyes.

"Yes, I heard from business people in the town that trains are faster than horses and are simply moving monsters!" the boy's father said with a smile, while stroking his hair lovingly.

"Wow! That must be amazing!" The little boy's eyes widened and his whole body was shaking with excitement. "When will it come to our village? I want to see it now!"

"Haha, Nono, don't worry, you have a beautiful idea!" His father said dotingly: "I heard it will take several months to reach our village. Be patient. It will come to our village soon." ”

"How long will that month last?" the little boy asked impatiently.

"Don't worry, after harvesting this crop field, it will be time for it to come." Mother also said with a smile: "Then our whole family will go to the new train station to greet the train, and you can see it with your own eyes. !”

"Great!" The little boy jumped up happily and rushed out to find his playmates. "I can't wait to see the train! Everyone, the train is coming to our village. Who wants to watch it with me..."

The mother looked at the excited child running away and couldn't help but smile: "This child is so excited when he hears new things. He has such a lively temperament!"

The father nodded in agreement and said: "Yes, the arrival of this railway in our hometown may not mean anything to us older generations, but it is a brand new experience and opportunity for the children! From now on, their horizons will become broader and broader. "

Just as the father said, other children in the village were also excited and discussed the scene of the railway's arrival.

"I heard that when the train comes, our little village will change!"

"Really? It's that magical?"

"I heard my grandpa say that trains can take people to very far places very quickly, ten times faster than walking!" (End of Chapter)