"Let's start the demonstration."
After Fang Zheng gave the order, Han Qi began to play with the two models. As the flames ignited, the water tank in the model train began to boil gradually.
Under Li Yuanzhao's extremely surprised gaze, the small train moved slowly.
As the speed gradually increases, it begins to move in circles around the orbit.
The entire presentation was incredibly smooth.
Although it was just a model, Fang Zhengyi was already satisfied.
Apart from other things, at least the feasibility verification has been passed, which is a pioneering work of the times!
I glanced sideways at Li Yuanzhao's expression and saw that he was staring at the train intently, with unprecedented fanaticism in his eyes.
Fang Zheng felt even more satisfied.
Even if a real train cannot be created in a short period of time, the train toys will be sold out!
This thing is addictive even for adults, let alone children.
Even though he had traveled through time, he had never played with such high-end toys when he was a child, and it made him feel itchy.
There are so many idle princes and nobles in the capital. Shouldn't you swarm it when you see it?
Then we will hold a modification racing competition or something.
If a few more modification geniuses emerge among them... maybe there will be some major inventions!
After all, games have always played a major role in promoting technology.
Unfortunately, this technology should be considered a state secret and cannot be disclosed in a big way.
Li Yuanzhao's eyes were already wet with tears, and he turned to ask Fang Zhengyi: "Old Fang, how about doing this with me in the East Palace?"
"It's not a big problem. His Highness likes to have people get you a set. But if you play with it in private, don't let anyone know."
"No problem!" Li Yuanzhao slapped his chest loudly!
Seeing that both of them were satisfied, Han Qi smiled so hard that he quickly asked for credit: "Master, what do you think? Is this result good?"
"No, it's still far from it. If I want something practical, you... can only be regarded as a toy at best." Although Fang Zhengyi was happy in his heart, his expression was still very dull.
These idiots are already arrogant enough, we must not let them get complacent again.
"If we scale it up, can we build a car that can carry people and cargo?" Fang Zheng asked.
Han Qi said in despair: "Master, this is the problem. This car seems to be able to move smoothly. But once it is enlarged, various uncontrollable problems will occur, and the structure and materials must be adjusted. If it is simply out of control, it will Fortunately, we are afraid that it will explode like other devices and harm people's lives. We are still in the process of overcoming these problems."
"However, the institute has already built a test prototype. Sir, please come with me."
Prototype machine... Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes, excited and a little surprised.
I thought it would be over after seeing a small model. Is there a prototype already?
Han Qi led the way.
Li Yuanzhao was still staring at the small train running on the track, and Fang Zheng pulled him away one by one.
The three of them arrived at the second warehouse in an instant.
Fang Zhengyi felt inexplicably nervous. When Han Qi opened the warehouse door, a huge black object was immediately revealed in front of the three of them.
Fang Zheng felt his heart beat suddenly, and old memories came to his mind!
That dark object is the locomotive, a real locomotive! Although the shape is quite different from the one in the previous life, overall it is almost the same.
Li Yuanzhao slowly opened his mouth, his expression extremely shocked.
Isn't this the toy just now? If such a huge piece of iron were to run... it would be terrible. Wouldn't it mean that if a god blocks it, it will kill a god, and if a Buddha blocks it, it will kill a Buddha?
Fang Zheng circled the locomotive twice in silence, breathing rapidly and becoming more and more emotional.
No one understands the meaning of this thing better than him.
Witnessing history, he is witnessing history again!
No...not just witness, he is making history again, and this time he can clearly feel...the development opportunities from the agricultural era to the industrial era.
The appearance of the locomotive seemed extremely disharmonious, but the impact of this drastic contrast was extremely strong, especially for him.
Fang Zheng couldn't help but touch the cold car body and let out a long sigh.
Now, I feel that I am finally worthy of the title of time traveler...
"Can this car move?"
Han Qi shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It's not possible yet... It's not completely impossible, but it's just a small move. At least the wheel is turning."
Fang Zheng nodded, walked up to Han Qi and patted his shoulder: "Very good, it's good to be able to move. This is a big step for mankind!"
To be honest, he just mentioned the concept and the specific details were not of much help. Unexpectedly, a bunch of bumpkins in Taoyuan County created a miracle from scratch.
At this moment, he no longer had any harsh thoughts.
After being encouraged like this, Han Qi felt a huge grievance in his heart.
For so many years...of all the research institutes in the county, they have been called useless.
But now that the master has admitted it himself... he will die without regrets!
"Why didn't you report this thing to me before it was built?" Fang Zheng asked, staring at the locomotive.
"Sir, it was actually just built not long ago. We wanted to report it, but it was too far away and could not be used at all, so we wanted to wait until it was completely completed before informing you... I didn't expect you to take the time to come and see it in person today. "Han Qi looked slightly ashamed.
Fang Zheng nodded: "Based on your experience, how long will it take to make it run? I want a specific number."
Specific numbers...
Han Qi looked troubled: "It will take several months to build such a machine. I think it will be at least...three years."
Fang Zheng was secretly happy. For the advent of the train, three years... was really too short!
"Five years, I will give you five years. Within five years, I will see it successfully running on the track. During this period, if you need manpower, just find it from Dongjiao College. You don't need to wait for approval from the superiors. How much money is needed? Find someone to report it to me.”
Han Qi was stunned on the spot, and then he was ecstatic!
Three years is estimated based on the current situation. If additional investment can be made, five years will not be a problem.
"Don't worry, sir! I will definitely fulfill my mission!"
Fang Zheng hummed, looked at Li Yuanzhao and said, "Your Highness, how do you feel?"
Li Yuanzhao shook his head: "I can't understand, I can't believe it... I really opened my eyes today, Lao Fang, how did you get such a brain? You can do such outrageous things."
As he spoke, Li Yuanzhao felt ashamed.
What did I play in the past? What tigers, leopards, and beasts are cats and dogs, and they have to be Lao Fang’s plaything!
"I just don't know what the transportation capacity of this car will be in the future. If it far surpasses that of horse-drawn carriages, and rail tracks are laid all over the country in the future, and this car is used to transport it, wouldn't it mean that there will no longer be a need for horses and horses to travel long distances to supply supplies for marches and wars... Hiss, it's unimaginable!"
After saying that, Li Yuanzhao fell into deep thought again.
The reaction is really fast, everything can be related to the war, Fang Zheng said with one heart.
Suddenly, Li Yuanzhao suddenly raised his head, with extremely excited eyes, and said: "I suddenly had a wonderful idea just now, you said... Since steam can move such a big iron guy, why do we have to use it?" How about building a car? Why not build a huge iron man, put two cannons on the shoulders, change the fingers into muskets, and use people to control them. On the battlefield, wouldn't it be like killing everyone! Am I right? "
"..."
Fang Zheng roared in his heart, this damn fast forwarding is a bit outrageous, it has evolved directly into Steam Gundam!
"Uh... What a great idea, Your Highness!"
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