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Chapter 986 Footsteps of the Industrial Revolution ([-])

"So that Huang Ama can know that this is the case. Today Dai Zi and Mr. Dai came to invite me, saying that the branch of the Academy of Sciences in Yanqing Prefecture has built a steam locomotive. Please come to watch the ceremony. That's how things are, I dare not be good at it, so I ask Huang Ama for permission."

It's not hard to guess what Emperor Chengde's thoughts are, but the left and right are just worried that Hongqing will play a trick of building the plank road and stealing Chen Cang secretly. Although Hongqing knows this very well, she is too lazy to pay attention to it, so she Just explained it honestly.

"Steam locomotive? What is it?"

Emperor Chengde has always been indifferent to the affairs of the Academy of Sciences. All he knows is that the Ministry of Industry has a huge increase in annual revenue. Apart from that, he knows how to spend money. As for the latest achievements of the Academy of Sciences, he has never I paid attention to it before, and now I heard Hong Qing talking about the steam locomotive, so I couldn't help being very dazed, I frowned and thought about it, but I still had no clue at all, so I had to ask a question in a very puzzled manner .

"In Huihuang Ama's words, this is a load-carrying tool, which can drag a large amount of goods on the preset rails. If the technology is formed, each locomotive can drag more than ten huge carriages. The total load is said to be large. It can be as high as tens of thousands of catties, and the speed can be as fast as more than a hundred miles per hour. It can be used for both passenger transport and cargo. If it can be laid on a large scale, the natural moat can become a thoroughfare, which is a good thing for the country and the people. My son is here to verify whether the invention of the Academy of Sciences is practical, if so, it should be of great use."

Hong Qing knew very well that Emperor Chengde was a layman in science and technology, so he would not explain those technical terms to him, so he just briefly introduced the purpose of the steam locomotive in plain language.

"Oh? It's so miraculous. It's a rare thing. Since Qing'er wants to go, let's go and have a look."

Emperor Chengde's current thoughts are not on the novel inventions of the Ministry of Industry at all, and he only thinks about taking power. Rao Hongqing's long-winded speech, but Emperor Chengde didn't listen to it at all, but thought Hong Qing left Beijing at this time to facilitate his plan to capture Geng Sanbiao, after a little thought, he accepted Hong Qing's invitation.

"Thank you, Emperor Amalongen, and my son will leave."

Seeing Emperor Chengde's lack of interest, Hong Qing didn't bother to say any more, bowed and saluted, and took his leave.

"Well, let's go."

Now that things had changed, Emperor Chengde's thoughts had already turned to changing the layout, and he didn't want to keep Hongqing any longer, so he waved his hand to accept Hongqing's resignation.

"Come on!"

Just as Hong Qing exited the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Emperor Chengde suddenly stood up, his face flushed and he let out a sip.

"The slave is here."

Hearing Emperor Chengde's call, Li Dequan, who was waiting by the side of the hall, did not dare to neglect, rushed out from the side, and responded respectfully.

"Go, pass on Li Minquan to me!"

Emperor Chengde glanced at Li Dequan, and gave the order in a slightly cold voice.

"twitter!"

Since Emperor Chengde opened his golden mouth, Li Dequan dared not delay a little bit, he responded respectfully, and hastily left the hall, not mentioning since going to the military plane to summon Li Minquan...

Yanqing Prefecture is located in the northwest corner of the capital. As early as the time of the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, there were ancestors who lived here. By the Spring and Autumn Period, a city had been built and belonged to the State of Yan. Yanqing Prefecture was established in the Ming Dynasty, followed by the Qing Dynasty. The terrain in the state was relatively complicated. There are plains and mountains, and there are many streams and lakes. The famous Badaling is located in the north of the state, and the Yanqing Branch of the Qing Academy of Sciences is located not far from Badaling Town under Badaling.

Badaling Town is very small, with only one main street and three to five side alleys in total. The population is only a few hundred people, and most of them make their living from farming. In addition, business travel is even more extinct, and the life here can be described as quiet and peaceful, but today's Badaling Town is heavily guarded. The officers and soldiers of the Qing Dynasty, who had reached the teeth, closely monitored the movement in all directions, nothing else, only because Prince Ren Hongqing's father was about to arrive at the Yanqing Branch of the Academy of Sciences outside the town.

"Look, here we come, here we come!"

"Quick, get ready to drive!"

"Play music, play music!"

……

At three o'clock at three o'clock, a long line of carriages galloped from the east road, and the crowd who had been waiting for a long time outside the Yanqing branch of the Academy of Sciences immediately became agitated. Yintai was trembling even more excitedly, and the words of shouting visibly trembled.

"The next official is waiting to kowtow to the prince!"

The galloping convoy finally stopped slowly not far from the waiting crowd, and several palace guards rushed to the side of a luxury carriage in the middle, rolled up the curtain of the carriage, and immediately saw Hong Qing bowing Turning out of the carriage, seeing this, all the waiting people immediately kneeled all over the ground under the leadership of De Entai.

"It's all free."

In fact, Hong Qing didn't like this kind of scene where teachers and crowds were mobilized to greet the driver, but it was a court rule - as a royal prince, once he went out to patrol a place, all the officials of the place had to come to greet him, otherwise, it would be a violation of the law. If it's not easy, you'll lose your job, but if it's serious, you'll lose your head. Even if Hong Qing doesn't like such a waste of people and money, he can't break this rule. Hong Qing could only pretend to be relieved, raised her hand with a smile on her face, and cried out warmly.

"Thank you, Lord Long!"

Since Hong Qing shouted, "Thank you" is the meaning in the title, but there is nothing to say.

"My lord, you are here. Everyone in Yanzhou is very encouraged. The officials and others have prepared a courtyard in Badaling Town. May I ask you to come to the town to rest for a while?"

After everyone thanked Enfang, Deyintai, who was a landlord, rushed forward and said flatteringly with a flattering smile on his face.

"There's no need for Lao De to make a fuss. This king is here at the invitation of the Academy of Sciences, so there's no need to disturb the place. Let's just appease the good place."

Although Deyintai's official position is humble, Hongqing still gives him some face, nothing else, just because he is a slave of the old sixteen sect, he has to look at the Buddha's face even if he doesn't look at the monk's face, right?
"Don't worry, my lord. The officials have already made arrangements early yesterday morning. Martial law has been enforced for ten miles along the route. I will definitely not miss the important event of the Academy of Sciences."

Seeing Hongqing's kind and gentle words, Deyintai was very excited, and hurriedly made a pledge.

"Ah That's good."

Hong Qing was anxious to go to watch the test run of the steam locomotive, so she had no intention of chatting with Deyin Taiduo, and after nodding, Dai Zi and other accompanying officials surrounded the people of the Academy of Sciences at the back. Wait until it's over.

"My lord, this is Zhang Shuwu, a member of my Yanqing branch."

After arriving in front of the queue of the Academy of Sciences, Dai Zi, who was closely behind Hongqing, rushed to the front and introduced the person in charge of Yanqing Branch to Hongqing.

"The next official kowtows to the prince."

As soon as Dai Zi finished speaking, Zhang Shuwu already fell to his knees on the ground, choking with sobs and paying homage incessantly.

"No, no, Bo Rong (Zhang Shuwu's words), time flies, it's been five years since I saw you, hehe, I never thought you'd been promoted to Yuanwailang, okay, okay."

Before Zhang Shuwu could finish his ceremony, Hong Qing stepped forward, warmly stretched out her hand to help him up, and sighed with relief on her face, there is nothing else, Zhang Shuwu was born in an orphanage in Xiaochuanzi Hutong, He has been studying at the Research Institute of the Ministry of Industry since he was a teenager. When the steam locomotive research group was established ten years ago, he was one of the elders. Speaking of which, he can be regarded as Hongqing's direct descendant in the Academy of Sciences, but Hongqing was busy with military affairs later on, and had no time to take care of the research and development of steam locomotives, so he never met him again, and now we meet again, and he is the person in charge of the Yanqing Branch of the Academy of Sciences Yes, this kind of promise made Hongqing very happy.

"The lower officials are able to have what they are today, all thanks to the cultivation of the prince. Your great kindness and virtue will never be forgotten by the lower officials."

Zhang Shuwu was originally a native of Lanyi, Henan. It was a flood in Henan, and his family was in distress. His whole family was drowned in the flood. He was alone, helpless, and almost starved to death on the way to escape. Fortunately, the "sharp knife" Kaifeng They went around to collect the orphans, and they were lucky enough to survive. Speaking of which, Hong Qing was his benefactor. After many years, when they met again, it was inevitable that their emotions would be agitated.

"Well, this flattery is good, this king will benefit, hahaha..., well, stop talking nonsense, and take me to see your epoch-making steam locomotive."

When Hong Qing was in a good mood, she spoke more casually and teased Zhang Shuwu with a hearty laugh.

"My lord, please wait a moment. I will arrange one or two immediately."

Hearing Hong Qing's order, Zhang Shuwu didn't dare to be negligent, and asked for instructions respectfully. After Hong Qing nodded his head, he led a few of his men and hurried into a huge building on the left side of the Academy of Sciences. in the shed.

"Ugh..."

Not long after Zhang Shuwu left, he heard a loud and clear siren, and a tall and mighty steam locomotive with two carriages was slowly driving out along the railroad tracks. Ordinary people were immediately stunned into speechlessness. Even Hong Qing, who had already known how steam locomotives happened, was flushed with excitement. Nothing else, the appearance of this four-wheel-drive steam locomotive was impressive. It is very close to the general-purpose type of later generations. If the practicality can also be guaranteed, the Qing Dynasty will embark on the fast track of rapid development.

"My lord, the steam locomotive of our institute has been successfully developed. According to theoretical calculations, the fastest speed can reach 180 kilometers per hour, the maximum load is 33 tons, and the full-load speed is about [-] kilometers per hour. This conclusion has been tested for [-] kilometers. It should be correct, please make it clear, my lord!"

As soon as the locomotive came to a complete stop, Zhang Shuwu jumped down from the side door of the front of the locomotive vigorously, rushed to Hong Qing with big strides, and asked for instructions loudly.

"Okay, I will check it myself, and you will get on the car with me!"

Although the up and down of the steam locomotive was far from clean, and there was a lot of smoke and dust at the front of the locomotive, Hong Qing didn't care about it at all, but seeing him wave his hand neatly, he gave orders with pride.

"My lord, I'm afraid it's..."

As soon as he heard that Hong Qing was going to get on the car to inspect it himself, Dai Zi couldn't hold back anymore, she hurried out from the side, and wanted to stop her in a low voice, fearing that Hong Qing would have an accident.

"It's okay, Bo Rong will come with the king, and the rest of the people will wait and watch the ceremony in place."

Before Dai Zi finished speaking, Hong Qing waved her hand and made the final decision in an unquestionable tone.

"twitter!"

Hong Qing had already spoken to such a point, Dai Zi couldn't persuade her anymore, but Zhang Shuwu responded loudly and excitedly, bowed slightly and let Hong Qing go to the side of the locomotive, and served him carefully. Hong Qing got into the not-so-spacious front of the car.

"Woooo..."

After a while, a deafening siren sounded, and the steam locomotive, which had stopped steadily, began to start slowly, and the speed became faster and faster. After a while, it was already galloping along the erected railroad tracks, and Hong Qing's heart followed suit. fly up...

(End of this chapter)