Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 1191 Rail car, tin can horse, water diversion machine and pendulum

After Director Wang finished speaking, one of his clan brothers could not help but shake his head and sigh, saying: "Compared to the situation in the North, what authority do we have?"

As soon as this remark touched the hearts of many people, some people echoed: "Yes, looking at the northern land, there are people and soldiers, and Youzhou is even richer, probably not inferior to Jiangzuo, and Jiangnan is originally It is not as good as the population of the Central Plains. If things continue like this, this..."

After listening to the words of several people, Director Wang just shook his head, and finally said: "If this Northland continues to develop, it can become a faction, but it will take time. But if the champion can take charge of Jiangzuo, many detours can be avoided. Well, I think he might have had this idea."

After hearing this, everyone was silent, each thinking, but no one said anything more.

Soon, someone from the Governor's Mansion came over to make arrangements and led Director Wang and his delegation to continue northward to Jixian County.

But walking along this road is much smoother than before, because the official road here is not only completely paved, but also accompanied by railroad tracks on one side of the road. The carriages that Director Wang and others ride on are running on these railroad tracks. Extraordinarily fast and smooth.

Originally, Director Wang and others thought that they would take this opportunity to take a walk around Youzhou, see more of the scenery and people, collect intelligence, and learn about the people's sentiments.

I heard that there was a direct way to get there. I felt a little regretful and felt that I had wasted an opportunity. But now that I took this rail carriage, I immediately became interested and asked about it.

"This thing is indeed interesting. I wonder if we can also lay some in the south. It is a rare thing."

"Isn't that right? It's good to take it out and sit around when you have nothing to do."

"When I see the Champion Hou this time, why not ask him to help us get some things done."

The people in the envoy were talking, but some Youzhou guides and officials sitting next to them couldn't help but shake their heads slightly.

These small movements were all captured by Director Wang. He remained calm at first. After observing the railway track for a while and halfway through the journey, he asked why.

"Prime Minister Wang, you don't know something. This railroad track is definitely not going to be brought to the south, not to mention the south, except for the border of Youzhou, it may not be able to be laid at present."

Director Wang listened, and others also became interested, so they asked in detail.

"Everyone, all of our several hundred members of the envoy can now ride on the rail carriage. It only takes half a day to reach Jixian from the border of Youzhou. With this speed and the number of people, don't you think about it? Is it just the result of the galloping horse?"

"Is there any other reason?"

Before the others could understand, Director Wang suddenly understood. He patted the seat under him and said, "But this carriage is strong, so why is the track so strong?"

"That's right!" The Youzhou official couldn't help but praise, "You are worthy of being the prime minister of the imperial court. He is indeed very knowledgeable." After saying this, he realized that there was something wrong with his words. He quickly changed the topic and said in detail: "Let's This carriage can hold three to forty people, so although the mission is large, including the escorts, it can only take up five or six carriages." After hearing this, everyone thought in retrospect that it took just a few carriages to carry so many people. After I finished it, I couldn't help but marvel.

Then, the official Xuyou continued: "Furthermore, these people are all on the same car, being pulled by horses to gallop repeatedly, but they are all walking on the rails. If the rails are slightly brittle and soft, they will inevitably be deformed. How long will it last? Therefore, these rails are specially smelted and can withstand the sun and wind without changing, and the carriages and horses can go back and forth without moving!"

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but sigh. They could also figure out the truth inside, so they knew how difficult it was.

However, there were a few people such as Director Wang who heard something deeper from these words, and their expressions changed drastically. They couldn't help but look at the official, but saw that the man's expression was as usual, and it seemed that the words were unintentional, so they suppressed the surprise and worry in their hearts. , pretending to be nonchalant and continuing to listen.

The official Xu was obviously interested in what he said, and introduced the railway track and carriage. He didn't know the specific technology, but as a manager, he had been riding for a long time, so of course he had heard a lot about it. At this moment, he regarded it as The anecdotes were told to everyone in the car, and the atmosphere in the car gradually became lively.

As he was talking, Li Xu mentioned another thing: "I heard that the capital city is experimenting with iron can horses recently. If it succeeds, they can even go there with the horses pulling the cart. Now this cart looks fast, but in fact it is still very fast." Due to the limitations of animal power, I have already changed three horses on this road, which is proof."

Someone asked curiously: "Don't we need to replace the tin can horse?"

Li Xu then replied: "I don't know much about this. I just know that this iron can has infinite horsepower and can travel two thousand miles a day. It is a modified wooden cow and flowing horse made by the champion Hou!"

Someone else asked: "But Wuhou's wooden ox and stray horse?"

But Li Xu shook his head and said: "They were not made by Marquis Wu, but were made by my family Champion Marquis. They just used his name. Now they are all changed into iron can horses. If you have a chance, you may be able to see one in Jixian." Two horses, you will know the secret when the time comes!”

As he said this, many people nodded. In fact, they didn't pay attention at all. What they paid more attention to were some academic articles. They would inevitably despise these iron can horses and the like.

But Director Wang paid attention, secretly remembered, and thought that when he arrived in Jixian, he must find a chance to see what the tin can horse looked like. Even if he couldn't see it, he had to go and see the one made by Champion Hou. What's so special about a wooden cow and a flowing horse?

After all, his position is enough to know a lot of secrets, and he is naturally very clear that when the Xuanjia Army defeated the Huns, they used wooden cattle and horses to transport luggage. It is said that it saved a lot of trouble, and now it has appeared I am more concerned about a tin can horse.

In the different thoughts of everyone, these rail carriages finally arrived at their destination.

Immediately, a welcoming official came over and introduced them to several people: "Everyone, we have arranged a place for you. Later, the Marquis will come back to see you."

"Thank you." Director Wang and others were then led to their residence. Once they moved in, they immediately felt the difference. Even the well-informed Director Wang was stunned by the many furnishings and objects in the room. .

"Everyone, this is the water pipe. Clean water will be brought in at fixed times every day. You can use this tank to catch it at that time. Other objects, such as the pendulum, etc., have their own uses. If you want to know, I will Explain one by one, but you are tired from the journey, it is best to take a rest first, so as to meet my Marquis."

(End of this chapter)