At this moment, Duan Murong was walking out of the car at the back, feeling a little embarrassed when she saw such a scene.
When she tried driving for the first time, she also had the same situation, and her face turned pale from vomiting. Li Zhao told her that if she wanted to alleviate this motion sickness, it was best to take ginger with her when riding in the car. Smell it often and it would relieve the pain. She did this just now, but forgot to tell everyone.
Of course, at this moment, she couldn't tell everyone that this would alleviate the problem, otherwise someone would have to talk again.
Just as he was about to check the operation of the steam engine, Feng Quji suddenly came over and said that His Majesty wanted to see him.
She did not dare to neglect and immediately took the craftsmen to visit him.
"The daughter of the people pays homage to your majesty. How is your majesty?" Looking at Ying Zheng's pale but excited face, Duan Murong hurriedly paid homage.
Ying Zheng smiled, looked at Duan Murong seriously, and said "good" several times in his mouth, which had two meanings. One was that he was fine, and the other was that Duan Murong was "good", which was a sign of appreciation.
Then he asked impatiently: "How far have you walked?"
The shock along the way made them lose all sense of time, and they only knew that a long, long time had passed.
"It's a hundred miles."
"Baili?"
Ying Zheng was surprised, and others also showed horrified looks.
It is not unusual for an ordinary carriage to travel hundreds of miles at a time, but what is strange is that it can still travel hundreds of miles after carrying dozens of people, and it still does not use a horse.
"This steam engine is wonderful."
At this moment, the three doctors who were still reluctant to comment on the steam engine were suddenly stunned and could not say anything to refute.
But Duan Murong's next words directly turned everyone from surprise to shock.
"This is just a makeshift steam engine. If it were a real steam engine, it would be thousands of miles away."
What?
Everyone raised their brows at the same time, their big eyes and small eyes blinking, not to mention a thousand miles, which means that they can walk a thousand miles at a time without stopping in the middle.
This is such an amazing number. For an ordinary carriage, to travel thousands of miles, you have to change horses several times, and the driver of the carriage also has to be alert. But in this carriage, there is only one person sitting in the front as if nothing has happened. Can you walk thousands of miles?
There is some disbelief in everyone's mind.
Duan Murong saw everyone's disbelief and said with a smile: "Of course, although this carriage can travel thousands of miles without stopping, it is almost scrapped."
Yes, this is a component that General Lee sent in a hurry. The quality is average. If it travels such a long distance continuously, it will be difficult to keep it intact. However, General Lee said that if he is given enough time, he can produce a component with better quality. With the best parts, it can easily travel thousands of miles in a day, and it is not a one-time use.
"General Li said that after he completes the design, he can create sustainable components that can be used every day and are not easily damaged."
Naturally, even if it is damaged, it will not be broken if there are specialized personnel to repair it.
"Can it be used every day and not easily damaged?"
Feng Quji screamed in surprise.
If the carriage traveled thousands of miles continuously, let alone the horses, the wheels would not be able to withstand such strength. However, this carriage can be used every day. This is too unbelievable.
"General Li calls it a train. A train can carry hundreds of people at a time and can travel two hundred miles in an hour."
What? Everyone exclaimed again, can carry hundreds of people at a time? Dozens of people are scary enough, but there are hundreds. Is this still a carriage?
No, it seems that the carriage is missing. It is called train, train. The name is strange enough.
Also, it can travel two hundred miles in one hour, which is not comparable to a horse-drawn carriage. No, the horse-drawn carriage is not of the same level at all. Let alone the capacity, the speed is beyond comparison.
Of course, this is what Li Zhao said to Xiaoli.
Ordinary trains in previous lives could reach speeds of 140 to 150 kilometers per hour, except for high-speed trains. One hour is equal to two hours, and one kilometer is equal to two miles. Calculated in this way, one hour can travel 600 miles. Compared with 200 miles, Li Zhao said too little. Too little.
Of course, Li Zhao also considered various reasons before saying this.
But even so, it was enough to shock everyone.
"The train is so amazing. Let's build it quickly. Daqin needs something like this." Ying Zheng suddenly forgot about building the ship and urged with great excitement.
If it could really carry hundreds of people at a time and travel two hundred miles in one hour, it would be an amazing feat for the people of Qin.
As an emperor, his ideological pattern is different from others. What he thinks is that if such things become popular, then the people of Qin will no longer be restricted in their travels. This is not the main thing. The main thing is that if it is used in war, it will not provide a great deal. Convenience?
Just like the last time the rebel army besieged Xianyang, according to normal calculations, it would take more than half a year for the northern army to come back for reinforcements. This would greatly delay the battle. This is why he clearly had an army of one million, but Xianyang was overwhelmed by hundreds of thousands. The reason why the bandits besieged the city is because time has limited everything.
However, if this vehicle is put into use, it can travel two hundred miles an hour. If the northern army is turned back, it may be completed in less than a month. This is a huge initiative!
Duan Murong was embarrassed when she heard this. Although she understood the operating principles of steam engines, she could not make usable iron, and it was useless to urge her.
He could only say timidly: "General Li still needs to make a decision on this matter."
Ying Zheng paused and almost forgot about this. Duan Murong had just said that the parts of the iron knot were made by Li Zhao, and it was under his guidance that he realized how to turn the ball with steam. Urging Duan Murong would not help.
Then he smiled slightly, feeling very satisfied in his heart, as if to say, big things depend on that boy!
(End of chapter)
