"I've also booked a special train. Should I drive it for a while and let me get a feel for it?"
After walking around on the train and being tricked by Ying Feiyu into taking away one million gold, Ying Zheng spoke.
During the last locomotive test, he only took a look at it and didn't actually ride it.
According to several craftsmen who drive the train, riding the train seems to be very enjoyable!
Now that the first railway track in Daqin has been laid, you must be the first to experience it!
The eyes of Huang Yuan and all the ministers fell on the young Mr. Tai.
"Then... just drive for a while. Don't go too fast. If any problems arise, you can deal with them in time!"
After thinking for a moment, Shota nodded.
Everything is done according to the drawings, there should be no big problems!
Moreover, the laws of this era are very strict. If anyone dares to cut corners and make money from it, if he is discovered, it will be a serious crime to confiscate his family and exterminate his family!
"yes!"
Huang Yuan responded and quickly sent someone to notify the train driver to add coal and water.
"Father, let's go to the seats at the back!"
Although he was very confident about the train, Xiaoshota still made some suggestions to ensure safety.
After all, the sleeper berth is closest to the locomotive. If something goes wrong, it will be the first to suffer.
The seats at the back are slightly better!
"That's fine!"
Ying Zheng nodded and led the ministers to the hard-seat carriage.
After everyone found their seats and sat down, the doors in the carriage were all closed.
After chatting for a few words, the locomotive made a "whirring" sound.
After a while, the train started slowly.
Through the car window, you can see the flowers, plants and trees on both sides moving back.
"It's moving, it's moving, the train is really moving!"
The ministers cheered excitedly, and Ying Zheng also nodded slightly.
Even young Shota, who often took trains in later generations, was very excited at this time!
After an absence of eight years, I finally saw a train speeding by again!
"It's amazing, with so many of us sitting in the carriage, the train can still run so fast!"
Wang Ben grinned stupidly.
"Didn't the young master say it a long time ago? A train can move a thousand people without horses and carriages! If there is a war in the future, the train will be able to show its great power!"
Kang Anping said excitedly.
"It's a pity that our Daqin has only built this one railway track. If it could run through the entire Daqin, how spectacular it would be!"
Zhang Han turned to look out the window, stroking his beard and said.
"It's simple. If Zhang Shangshu takes more money, our Ministry of Industry will definitely continue to build it...!"
Feng Quji took advantage of the opportunity and asked him to pay, "Based on the experience last time, the craftsmen will definitely build this second railway much faster than the first one!"
"Get more money?"
As soon as Zhang Han heard that he would have to pay more, he immediately gave up.
Just building this railway costs tens of millions of dollars. If a few more are built, a small amount of 100 million will be lost!
Are you kidding me?
The treasury has just become a little richer, and this old guy is already thinking about it!
"No, no, no, actually we are not in a hurry for the railway, right? Just build it slowly!"
Zhang Han waved his hands repeatedly, not wanting to pay.
"No!"
However, Ying Zheng, who had been attracted by the scenery outside the window, suddenly turned his head and said this.
"Trains benefit the country and the people. They not only play an important role in the military, but also drive the economy of counties and counties along the railway. They must continue to be built!"
After experiencing it on the train, Yingzheng became more determined to build the railway and strive to make the railway accessible in all directions and run through the entire Qin Dynasty as soon as possible.
"Forehead……"
Zhang Han's mouth couldn't help but twitch, and he rolled his eyes at Feng Quji.
"When the train test is over, I will take you to Yanmen County to have a look and see the customs and customs there!"
Ying Zheng waved his hand and said very boldly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The ministers were very excited.
Next, Ying Zheng began to talk eloquently about how the Huns used to be, but now they have become his land of Qin.
Vanity has been greatly satisfied!
But just after this feeling lasted, the train gradually slowed down and finally stopped!
"What? But what happened?"
Ying Zheng asked doubtfully.
The other ministers also stared at Xiao Zhengtai with burning eyes.
This is only the first day of testing, will there be any problems?
If word spreads, who among the common people will dare to ride?
"Father, don't worry, there is nothing wrong with the train. It's time for us to return!"
Koshota explained with a smile.
If it really encountered any problem, it would be impossible for the train to slow down first and then stop smoothly.
Instead, there will be violent vibrations, and the car may even tip over.
Since it doesn't, it proves that everything is normal.
"Return? How to return?"
Everyone, including Ying Zheng, was stunned.
But they remembered that the last time the train was tested, hundreds of horses were used to drag it back.
It won't be the same this time, right?
"There are locomotives installed at both ends of the carriage. When moving forward, the front locomotive exerts force, and when retreating, the rear locomotive exerts force. In this way, you can advance and retreat freely!"
Ying Feiyu said while gesturing with his hands.
"Huh? What a great idea!"
The ministers' eyes suddenly lit up.
Sure enough, after a moment of pause, the train started moving again.
But this time, it was heading towards Xianyang City!
I don't know if it was the misunderstanding of Ying Zheng and the ministers or something else, but they always felt that they would return to Xianyang much faster than when they went there, and they arrived at Xianyang Station in a short while.
After the train stopped, the dedicated crew opened the train door, and Ying Zheng and others reluctantly got off the train!
"How long will this train be tested for?"
Ying Zheng asked impatiently.
"Testing around the clock every day will take at least half a month!"
Xiao Zhengtai made an estimate and said.
The speed of steam trains is not very fast, and the quality of the rails is not a problem. They do not need to be tested for several months like later generations.
Half a month is almost enough!
"Half a month...! Okay! Then I will wait another half month before riding again!"
Ying Zheng was about to say that it took too long, but thinking about the safety of the train, he had no choice but to nod.
After entering the city, all the ministers went back to their homes, while Ying Zheng, Ying Feiyu and others returned to the palace!
Word spread quickly that the trains were being tested.
Many people ran to both sides of the train track to watch the train test!
"I heard that the train has started testing. Have you all gone to see it?"
"Of course, we went to see it the day after we received the news!"
"What? Haven't you seen it yet?"
"Alas...! Forget it, my family's business has been so busy recently that I can't even get away!"
"That's such a pity. You don't know that the train will whistle before it starts. The sound can be heard far away! The speed is comparable to a thousand-mile horse!"
"No, no, no, your description is not accurate. Although the speed of a thousand-mile horse is very fast, it can't run after a while. It poops and urinates for a while, and it has to rest. But the train doesn't need it, and it can run without it. Run day and night!"
"Yes, yes, it is precisely because of this that I can travel thousands of miles a day. It is really good. I will go and take a look when I have time. I will learn a lot! I am in Xianyang City and if I have never seen a train, it will make people laugh if I tell you... …!”
