The paint mainly used in Phoenix Kingdom comes from natural plant secretions, the supply is relatively limited, and it is a bit expensive.
Most areas of the heavy truck are not painted. The main exterior colors are mirror chrome plating, brushed stainless steel and copper-nickel alloy. The copper-nickel alloy is made into thin sheets and specially made for decoration.
The large area of mirror chrome plating is quite beautiful, but a bit glaring.
The heavy-duty truck prototype used highway routes to transport goods to Phoenix, blinding countless dogs along the way.
"Ah! My eyes!"
"The car, what a big car!"
"Did you do it so reflectively to show off?"
"How much does a car this big cost."
"I can't afford it anyway."
The reflection of the chrome-plated mirror was so strong that it not only blinded passersby, but even Wang Qi and Li Xiang who were resting on the ninth floor of the palace noticed it.
"Wow, it can really move!" Li Xiang had never seen a living heavy truck. The only thing that came close was the large RV that was towed by the Eight King Kongs. But that thing was mainly made of wood, and the two were obviously not of the same tonnage.
Wang Qi was a little surprised: "The rubber hasn't come out yet? Why is it suddenly on the road?"
After all, there is a gap between him and the people below him. It is impossible for him to report every detail here, and the progress of the prototype car will not be reported separately.
"Shall I go down and ask?"
Wang Qi looked at the heavy truck preparing to detour to the west of the city and nodded: "Let's go together, I'll pretend."
"Ah? Why?"
"Save any fuss. There are a few questions I want to ask myself."
It's easy to disguise, just wear the full body armor of the inner court guards. Their helmets have flip-up visors, so they don't have to worry about being seen through when put down.
Li wanted to see him wearing this and asked, "How about I change to this too?"
Wang Qi was stunned for a moment, then pulled down his mask and asked, "We are both like this, so what reason do we have to ask?"
"Can't I ask as per your order?"
"It's best not to get involved with me. I don't want to cause trouble for the car factory."
Wang Qi is self-aware. He goes out less often and has some achievements in governance. He is more likely to attract onlookers than the king who likes to patrol the streets. Expressing his emphasis on heavy trucks in public may attract unnecessary hostility. Normal business inquiries. It may also evolve into targeted destruction.
"..." Li thought about it for a while, then stamped his foot, "It's so annoying."
There are many rules in the kingdom, not only for the people, but also for itself. The inner court staff will not directly come out to deal with civil affairs except buying groceries. The administrative layer is separated to avoid the situation of asking for cards.
But now when asking questions, at least one person cannot pretend, and Wang Qi's actions must be arranged in advance to adjust various meeting procedures. Only Li Xiang will run into the city from time to time to buy small things.
Wang Qi saw the emotion on Li Xiang's face and comforted him: "If you are worried about being watched by others, how about we pretend to be nobodies and travel far away when we have the opportunity in the future."
"This broken kingdom can't live without you for three days, and it's time to travel far away. When?"
"We will set off once you learn the five-ring magic. We will do what we say."
Five-ring magic would be particularly outrageous to ask of a normal person, but this is Li Xiang. Her mysterious value is at least twenty times higher than that of a four-ring magician. She is now in her early twenties, with brainpower, The energy is not comparable to that of a middle-aged man who has studied magic for decades.
Li Xiang pursed his lips, then stared at his eyes hidden behind the mask: "Wuhuan, it's agreed."
"must."
The promise was temporary, but it was not the product of a whim. He had long had the idea to travel around and directly understand the living conditions of people at home and abroad. If he had the opportunity, he might try to go to the main world to see what was going on there.
In this way, the two of them greeted Elena, who was already semi-retired, and Wang Qi pretended to be Li Xiang's follower and set off to see the heavy trucks.
Although I only took a look upstairs and didn't know the destination of the heavy truck, I could rely on logical reasoning.
Detour to the west line of the city, if not to the underground city station, then it must be one of the three destinations: Iron Factory, Shuangshi Machinery Factory and Phoenix Railway Station.
The railway station...the automobile factory is right opposite the heavy industry node station. Do I need to drive to the railway station in Phoenix to pick up the goods? Maybe it is a test project that costs a lot of money and is not very feasible.
Shuangshi Machinery Factory has long been on Adou's list.
This is not called a blacklist, but a list wrapped in a green cover. It is full of people who were given opportunities by the government but failed to take advantage of them. Wang Qi himself calls it the Adou List.
However, objectively speaking, the companies that can be included in the green seal list are somewhat powerful. They can be compiled into a list to remind various administrative departments, especially the Ministry of Industry. On the other hand, they will also become the first batch of companies mobilized for war.
Let's not discuss the list now. The automobile factory should have little contact with Shuangshi Machinery Factory. In terms of industrial supporting facilities, some companies in Fenggu Industrial Zone do better.
"So the heavy truck will most likely go to the iron factory. We will block it at the gate of the iron factory."
"Just go in directly."
"...That's okay." I was in a trance for a moment, and I didn't consider that Li Xiang's identity could allow him to enter if he wanted to.
Li Xiang was no better than Wang Qi. People in Phoenix City had heard of her beating the six-legged furry monster even if they had never seen her. In addition, she would occasionally show up in the city, so no one came close to her.
The two went directly to the gate of the iron factory on the inside of the city wall. Li Xiang asked the guard directly: "I saw a big truck coming up there. Did it go to the back entrance of your factory?"
"Huh? I can't come!"
The guard next to him quickly patted this man on the back: "Your Highness, let me ask you."
"Go ahead, I want to take a closer look."
The person who just said he didn't know was still stunned. He was obviously a newcomer. Not only had he never seen Li Xiang without armor, but he didn't even know that Wang Qi was wearing full-body armor exclusively for the ceremonial soldiers of the inner court.
Wang Qi looked at this idiot and wanted to ask if he should explain?
Think about it or forget it. Li Xiang would be more "willful" once in a while, which should be more in line with people's expectations.
Just as he was about to forget it, this fool spoke again: "Which department are you from?"
Li thought: "There is no department."
"You're not allowed in then."
The two people next to the doorpost on the other side looked anxious and were about to speak. Wang Qi secretly raised his hand and shook it. Regardless of whether they meant "stop" or "nothing", they didn't shout out anyway.
Of course, Li Xiang's state easily caught Wang Qi's movements. Waiting is just waiting anyway, so let's just tease him: "I didn't go in."
"...then be careful not to block the door."
Li thought happily and asked again: "What will you do if I jump in from over there?"
"Don't act rashly! We have people from the armed forces." He was very serious.
The iron factory does have an armed force. Most of its members are non-disabled soldiers who have retired due to injuries, as well as reservists from the former city defense army. They are also equipped with old-fashioned firearms.
Li thought it was enough to stop here: "Oh, forget it, I'll wait."
They said a few words, and after waiting for a while, the man who went in came back: "Here you are! Your Highness, the car is in the back yard. Come with me!"
The idiot was stupid again: "They don't have a unit."
The reporter froze, pointed at Wang Qi and shouted: "This is the armor of the inner court guard. Have you seen such bright armor elsewhere? Remember it!"
The mirror armor of the inner court guards is not a mirror achieved by plating, but a mirror effect achieved by the processing precision of heavy industry. The gloss tone is also different from chrome plating and ordinary steel. It is easy to remember after seeing it once.
"Ah...then, then..." He probably wanted to say that Li wanted to lie.
Li Xiang took the initiative to explain: "He is an inner court guard, I am not."
"Hey, Your Highness, please stop teasing this fool. If you don't come in, the factory director will come out to pick you up."
"Then let's go."
Follow this person through the factory and arrive at the outer part of the city.
Wang Qi specially adjusted the part of the city wall that was cut off by the iron factory for them. The city wall that passed through the iron factory was raised several meters to form three large arches. The largest arch is more than eight meters high, which is enough for cranes and the like. Everyone passed through, but the underground part was not moved. It remained at the same level as the passages under other city walls. It was also used as an escape for emergency personnel in the iron plant.
