The sun was setting, the cool breeze was rising, and the crowd began to slowly disperse. It's early spring, with sunny days and chilly nights.

Du Zhongxiao stood up and said to Liu Yongnian and Deng Baoji: "Go back to the Iron Prison tonight to rest, and take a newly-made car by the way." Each state brought its own people back, and each of them went back to their own state. ”

Liu Yongnian was a little drunk, stood up, and said: "I've been laying it for a few months, and I don't know what car is running on it." Since the road has been paved, it is a pity that we do not walk on it! ”

Deng Baoji said: "What Yanai said is true. I've been wondering for the past few months, what kind of car has to run on two rails? Even if it's lighter, it doesn't have to be so much of a stretch. It's unbelievable that so many good iron are used to pave roads! Could it be that the car running on it is as fast as flying? Horses pulling carts above, don't have to eat grass? If not, it's not a good deal. With so many good iron paved on the road, there must be patrol inspections, otherwise the villagers will not pull the iron away. The road is already worth a lot of money, plus the road patrol, this is a lot of money! ”

Du Zhongxiao said with a smile: "It's not difficult, a few cars have been made a few days ago, and they are being test-run." The two of them also went to sit down to see what was not suitable, and just changed. Deng Dujian is right, this car is really the same as flying, and there is no need to eat grass. ”

The two only told jokes as Du Zhongxiao, supported each other with a smile, and walked forward.

When the railway is paved, there will naturally be patrol troops to prevent people from destroying the railway. The main thing is that I am afraid of being stolen steel nails, although the thing is small, but it is made of good steel, and stealing more can sell for a lot of money. As for the rails, there is nothing, one weighs 200 catties, and it is locked by bolts, and the ordinary villagers can neither dismantle it, nor can they move it away. The target is big, even if you steal it home, you have nowhere to make a move, and you can easily get caught.

At the height of the development of railways in history, the first countries not only overhauled railways in their own countries, but also built them in their colonies. No matter how bad the Great Song Dynasty was, the social order was much stronger than those colonies, and they were not afraid of being demolished the railway, and the Great Song Dynasty was not a problem. In fact, even in the era of warlords like the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, the railways worked well. Those who can tear down the railroad are all big forces, and the general armed forces do not dare. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, with the destruction of railways as the central task, the Eighth Route Army invested a large number of troops, and finally fought a battle of 100 regiments.

The actual railway will bring a lot of benefits to the local area, unless it is a war, the local area is enough to ensure the safety of the railway.

Yexian Station was built outside the city, which was a habit that Du Zhongxiao continued from his previous life, leaving room for development. The county town within the city walls was small, and the station was too crowded in the city and not conducive to the transportation of goods. Besides, it is not up to a landlord to have the final say on crossing the city wall.

When I arrived at the station, I saw a long steel dragon lying on the paved track from a distance, giving people a sense of awe-inspiring and majestic. The steam engine at the front of the car was recently made, and it was larger than Du Zhongxiao's at the beginning, and of course the power increased by nearly ten times, which is not the same. In addition to one section of the coal pulling box, there are also six car boxes hung in the back for the purpose of soliciting customers.

Liu Yongnian stopped, looked at the steel dragon lying in front of him, and was stunned for a while before asking Du Zhongxiao: "Yun Judgment, is this the car?" ”

Du Zhongxiao nodded: "Yes, this is the car." The car burns coal, driving the wheels forward. ”

Liu Yongnian shook his head and said, "Burning coal? Can you also pull a cart by burning coal? Judge, you're not joking! ”

Du Zhongxiao smiled and instructed the people around him to let the people in the car fill the coal and prepare to leave. The car is already hot, and after the coal is added and the power is raised, it can be started.

Together with Liu Yongnian and Deng Baoji, when they arrived at the front of the carriage, Du Zhongxiao said to Liu Yongnian: "Yanei, please get on the train." ”

Liu Yongnian had never experienced this kind of thing, and when he was happy, he turned to Deng Baoji and said: "I have also lived for nearly 30 years, and it is the first time to take such a car, and I have taken a car like this!" Interesting, interesting! Governor, let's go up and see how this car runs! ”

After speaking, he took the first step and stepped forward. Although Liu Yongnian grew up in the deep palace, studied since he was a child, and was good at Danqing, he was good at painting, but he was not a powerless reader. Since he was a child, he has amazing divine power and is skilled in bows and horses. A few years ago, the Khitan envoy was not allowed to paint the portrait of the emperor of the Song Dynasty because he asked for it, and blocked the door with a big stone at night.

Deng Baoji followed Liu Yongnian and got into the car as well. When Du Zhongxiao came up, the two looked at each other curiously.

Du Zhongxiao said: "This is the place where the trunk is connected, and it will shake very badly when it runs, so let's go to the carriage over there." ”

After speaking, he walked first and led the two into the carriage next to him.

There is a large table in the carriage, chairs are placed on both sides, and tea and melons are also placed, which looks like a tea shop for chatting. Due to the dimness, a few large candles were lit in the carriage, and the lights were bright, and there was a mysterious atmosphere.

When he arrived at the table and sat down, Liu Yongnian looked around and said to Du Zhongxiao: "Yun Juan, if you didn't say that this was a car, I would just think that I was in some tea shop." To tell you the truth, when I was in the palace, I had seen the chariot of the Holy Lord, and it was not so spacious. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "The rails we lay are so wide, and the cars must be so wide when they run on the rails." ”

After speaking, Du Zhongxiao looked at the big candle next to him and sighed secretly. I did a lot of calculations, but I still missed them. After so many years, why haven't you thought of burning glass? Without glass, you can't open the windows, and the inside of the carriage is dark and stuffy, which is really not grand enough. After I go back this time, I will burn the glass out if I don't do anything else. Otherwise, the train flattened down.

Deng Baoji touched the carriage next to him, took a breath and said, "This is actually made of iron?" I knew that iron was produced by the iron superintendent, but I didn't know that there were so many of them that even the cars were made of iron! People say that iron and steel are like clay, and it is true! ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "These carriages are specially made of iron, and they can welcome officials in the future." ”

finally became an official, in charge of the iron prison, Du Zhongxiao also had to put on a show. These carriages are not only made of iron, but also the iron plates used are very thick, and they are bulletproof - in this era, they should be called anti-arrow carriages. When the car drove out, the average thief had nothing to do.

When Deng Baoji and Liu Yongnian were touching around, a whistle suddenly sounded, startling the two.

Du Zhongxiao said: "When this car starts, those who are blocking the road in front of it are all turned into powder, and there are people driving on the road who can't see it." So sound a whistle to get pedestrians out of the way. The whistle sounds, indicating that the car is about to leave. ”

Liu Yongnian nodded, and without waiting to speak, he felt his body lean forward and flashed. Holding on to the table with your hand, you can feel that the car is moving slowly. The steam engine accelerates slowly, not fast at first, and the feeling is not strong.

After sitting for a while, Liu Yongnian smiled: "This car is not fast. However, it is amazing that such a big car can run! ”

Du Zhongxiao felt a little bored, turned around and opened the window next to him, and said, "Close the window tightly, it's really boring, open the window to breathe." Now it's cold, and the wind is coming in, so you two can take care of it. ”

As soon as the window opens, fresh air blows in, which makes people feel refreshed. At this time, the speed of the car is not fast, and the trees on both sides slowly retreat, and the vast land comes into view, giving people a strange feeling. This is completely different from riding in a carriage, not only the speed, but also sitting in the carriage, always feeling that people and the environment are one. And in this car, I feel that I am suddenly separated from the world, and it is a different landscape.

Liu Yongnian and Deng Baoji took advantage of the wine and looked out the window together, full of interest.

I don't know how long it took to leave, Deng Baoji suddenly said: "No, now I'm walking faster and faster!" Ah, look at the trees outside, the double galloping horses are even faster! Judgment, what kind of coal does this car burn, can run like this! ”

As the speed became faster and the temperature in the carriage dropped, Du Zhongxiao shrunk his neck and said, "As long as it's coal, you can use it." However, the coal used is better, it runs faster, and it does not break the machine. ”