As soon as the downed rebels fell, those behind rushed over the corpses.

Don't think about it, Cen Chunxuan is like everyone, shooting hard, although his marksmanship has been trained by Bai Chuan Guanghui and has made a lot of progress, but it will be inaccurate when he is in a hurry, but in this situation, every bullet he has can say is not wasted. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Despite the terrible casualties, the rebels still kept pounced on the hillside, and seeing the rebels getting closer and closer, Cen Chunxuan's hand with the gun couldn't help but tremble a little.

At this moment, there was a "sudden" sound behind him, and the rebels in front of him fell like sickles cutting grass, and for a time there were all the screams of people and the neighing of horses.

Under the sweep of the rain of steel bullets, Rao is the most fierce person and the most devout believer, and he can't resist it with his flesh and blood, and for a time the rebels beat people on their backs, and the people were covered in blood, the cloth robes on their bodies were torn to shreds, and the hands holding knives and guns flew into the air, and they fell down one after another.

This wave of blows was too ruthless, the dense shock formation of the rebels caused the rain of bullets and iron to form the greatest lethal effect, thousands of people were knocked to the ground like this, thousands of horses covered in blood rushed wildly, and the rebels' ranks were in chaos.

Cen Chunxuan couldn't help but glance back.

He saw what was shooting a deadly stream of fire—a machine gun on a four-wheeled steel-framed carriage.

However, unlike the Gatling gun he was more familiar with, the carriage was equipped with a machine gun that he had never seen before.

This machine gun has a thick and large steel barrel, behind the barrel is a square bolt, in contrast, the front of the steel barrel spit flames of the barrel is very small, on both sides of the gun, there are two square shields, the machine gunner hides behind the shield to operate.

Probably because of the new machine guns, the shooter was not yet fully proficient, and the machine gun fired with pauses, but soon the machine gunner was able to eliminate the problem and start firing again, and as long as the barrel was spitting fire, there would be rebels sweeping down piece after piece.

Cen Chunxuan couldn't find any suitable words to describe the scene in front of him, and finally thought of only one word: "Death harvest." ”

The rebels finally could not bear such a blow, and retreated like a low tide, and at this time the carriages with machine guns rushed down the hillside one after another, these carriages lined up in a line, like a hound driving a flock of sheep, drove the rebels who were already in chaos to one place, and then concentrated their firepower, the rebels fell in pieces, and a few brave rebel cavalry wanted to launch a counterattack, but they were immediately scattered, most of them were killed on the spot, and the wounded rolled on the ground and wailed, And those who were lucky enough not to be injured were already frightened, and they only cared about running for their lives, and could not regroup at all.

The rebel army, which numbered tens of thousands, collapsed on all fronts under such a blow.

The battle lasted more than an hour, and the rebels left tens of thousands of corpses on the battlefield.

And the losses of the cavalry associations of the two cadres were no more than 32 killed, 57 people and 16 horses wounded!

Cen Chunxuan finally understood why Lin Yiqing had such confidence.

Early in the morning, at sunrise, the herders saw a strange procession approaching from a distance.

At the head was a huge steel faucet, dragging the convoy behind. It drove smoothly, with some kind of mysterious atmosphere. The huge steel horns bent upward, the tips reaching into the sky, and the golden fangs stuck like sharp swords in the jaws. Dark green skin with strange spots on it. Behind the faucet was a train consisting of several giant carriages, several mobile houses, real rooms, to be exact. There are four wheels underneath each carriage, and the hubs and rims are all carved with patterns. One could only see the underside of the wheels spinning in a drum that almost obscured half of the bottom of the giant motorized device. A hinge rod is attached between the two carriages, driving the carriage behind them.

What a steel dragon.

If the curious onlooker just stands and watches from a distance, that's where they are puzzled in the first place. But as soon as they get closer and take a closer look, they will stop making a fuss about their findings, and will only praise them.

A rhythmic roar was deafening, similar to the distinctive shouts of the dragon's head. And from time to time, a strong steam erupted from the nose of the dragon's head.

But it was a dragon!

That's right! But if a curious person happens to touch the dragon with his hand at this time, he will naturally burst away. It's nothing but a brilliant deception, an astonishing imitation.

In fact, it hides a whole set of motorized devices inside its body.

This is a modified train with the most advanced technology available at the moment.

Tesla, Mark. Twain and Westinghouse lived in the first carriage, or rather the first room. Lin Yiqing and his headquarters were located in the back compartment.

Mark. Twain still couldn't understand why Lin Yiqing wanted to build such a steel dragon.

What's in it for this artificial dragon? Why create such a novelty that does not match the consistent thinking of people! To date, no one has thought of making a mythical animal look like a motor vehicle running on gravel roads or railroad tracks!

Mark. Twain had to admit that they were all stunned when they first saw this strange machine. All the doubts and incomprehensions naturally fell on their friend Tesla. He designed and directed the locomotive to build it. How could he have such a strange idea to hide the locomotive in the belly of a steel beast?

In the face of their doubts, Tesla only asked with a serious expression: "Friends, do you know the Iled prince of Mongolia?" ”

"I know him, I know him before, to be exact, because three months ago, he died." Westinghouse replied.

"He was a man like no other," said the great inventor, "and he loved to have celebrations and pomp. He never vetoed any inspiration, I mean the thoughts that flashed through his mind. He was always thinking about the impossible, and if it weren't for the fact that he had too much money to count, he would have gone bankrupt for the realization of those whimsical ideas. He was as wealthy as the Mongol princes who had come before him, and his family was innumerable. If there's one thing he's done with his heart, it's spending his money on interesting things. One day, he suddenly had a new idea, and soon he was entangled in this thought and couldn't sleep at night. It was an idea that even Solomon would be proud of, and if he had known how to wield the steam engine, he would have realized his wonderful idea: it was to travel in a new way that no one else had ever thought of, in a car that no one else had ever thought of. Since he knew me, he invited me to his palace and personally drew for me a sketch of a motor vehicle in his imagination. Oh, my God! Friends, if you think I'll laugh at his idea, you're wrong! I knew very well that only a great prince could have such a grand idea, and my only thought at that time was to put it into practice as soon as possible, and to give a satisfactory answer to my poetic customer and myself. It is not every day that a conscientious engineer has access to the oddities and the oddities that he can conceive of a biblical . Monsters from the Book of Revelation or the devil from One Thousand and One Nights were added to his work. In short, the prince's fantasy is completely realizable. You know what they're doing, what they can do, what they're going to do in terms of mechanics. So I designed this beast to put the steam furnace, all the mechanical devices, the coal cart for the motorized vehicle, and all the other accessories in it. The dragon body that is connected together can be added or subtracted freely as needed, and the dragon's nose is the chimney; An eccentric linkage puts the faucet on the rear wheels; I also put the dragon's eyes on the headlight lens, which can shoot two rays of light, so that an artificial dragon is complete. But the process wasn't all smooth sailing. I found several puzzles that I couldn't solve for the time being. Its engine alone, which you might think was nothing more than a big toy, kept me up for days and nights, and the Maharaja waited patiently for the best and memorable time of his life in my workshop, but he died before they could strike the last blow that gave life to the dragon so that it could finally run around. The unfortunate people don't have the opportunity to sit in their own mobile palace! But his heirs were not as fantastical as he was, and they were both respectful and fearful of the machine, which in their eyes was the work of a madman. So they immediately wanted to get rid of it as soon as possible at a low price, and of course I bought it for Mr. Lin Yiqing's sake. Now, my friends, do you know how and why only Mr. Lin Yiqing has such a steam dragon in the world! ”

"Great! Tesla, you're amazing! "Mark. Twain exclaimed, "You are not only a brilliant engineer, but also an artist and poet who makes steel, what a genius you are!" ”

"The Maharaja is dead, and I bought his convoy but didn't have the courage to destroy the dragon I made and restore it to its normal locomotive appearance." Tesla replied.

"But it's better that way!" Mark. Twain then said, "This giant is beautiful, beautiful! And what kind of feeling this dragon can give us when we ride this car through the plains and jungles! After all, this is the idea of the prince! Besides, it's good for us to think like that, don't you say? Mr. Westinghouse? ”

Westinghouse smiled. This indicates his interest in Mark. Twain's words couldn't agree more.

How did Tesla skillfully apply the advances of modern science to this locomotive? It turned out to be a complete mechanical device, with cylinders, connecting rods, intake valves, fuel supply pumps, and eccentric wheels all mounted in the middle of four wheels, with a steam furnace covered from the outside. The tubular steam stove, which provides a heating surface of 60 square meters without tempering, is located in the front half of the faucet, and the second half is a coal cart that holds water and fuel. The gap between the two is just left for the stoker. The mechanic himself is stationed in a turret carried on the dragon's back, which is designed to defend against gunfire, and all of them can hide inside the dragon in the event of an attack on the road. The mechanic controls the safety valve and the pressure gauge that shows the hydraulic pressure; At the same time, he also mastered the control valve, the former regulating the introduction of steam, the latter restricting the intake valve, and the control lever, which determined whether the whole locomotive moved forward or backward. In the turret, through the thick glass that was firmly attached to the tower by iron hoops, the mechanic could clearly see the road ahead. He can adjust the angle of the first few wheels by stepping on the pedals under his feet according to the conditions of the road surface.

Spring rings made of high-quality steel are placed underneath steam ovens and coal wheels to slow down bumps caused by uneven road surfaces. The wheels are also made of reliable material and are engraved with patterns so that they grip the ground tightly to avoid slipping while traveling.

Tesla told them that the machine had two cylinders and could drive in variable gears. The entire machine is encased in a sealed case to avoid dust on the way, which can quickly damage the individual components. Its biggest advantage is that it consumes less energy and has a lot of energy. In terms of the speed it can reach, it consumes less energy than any other means of transportation. And it works with any fuel, coal or firewood. Its average speed is fast, and the reason why its wheels do not slip is not only because the pattern on the rim catches the ground, but also because the high-quality springs that cushion the machine disperse the bumps of the fuselage quickly and evenly. In addition, these wheels are subject to braking, which can be slow or hard.

At the same time, the car's climbing performance is excellent. Tesla, after considering the weight of the body and the propulsion force that each of its pistons can produce, came up with the best combination. As a result, it can drive on ramps without straining – which is remarkable.

What's more, the Qianguo people have already built a lot of roads in various places, and they are spacious and smooth, which is really suitable for their locomotives.

In fact, the locomotive that Tesla bought from the heirs of the Mongol princes for Lin Yiqing can not only run on the road, but it is also a train pulled by a locomotive. It is not surprising that the Mongol princes built it into a typical Qianguo style according to their own fantasies. People call it a mobile palace; In fact, it really deserves it, because those carriages are simply a marvel of Qianguo-style architecture.

The train that the Mongolian prince who was in a state of flux was absolutely unique in the world.

Although Tesla revered the dragon-like shape of the engine and favored the image of the rear compartment as a Qianguo-style building, he still believed that the interior of the carriage should be decorated according to the taste of the French in order to make it withstand long-term use. In fact, he did it very successfully.

In the case of Lin Yiqing's house, each room is equipped with a long and flexible spring coil underneath, so when driving on the railway, the people sitting in it hardly feel any bumps.

In front of Lin Yiqing's carriage is a chic balcony supported by slender pillars around it, making the balcony more like a spacious box, which can easily accommodate about a dozen people. Alternatively, there are two windows on the balcony and a door that opens to the back of the living room. The living room also has two glass windows with a table and a bookcase, and two rows of magnificent upholstery sofas covered with ornate fabrics. The floor is covered with a thick carpet of Turkish Smyrna. Strings of vetiver hung in front of the window, and from time to time perfume was sprinkled with perfume, making the living room and other rooms pleasantly fragrant. There is a fan hanging from the ceiling, and when the train is in motion, a transmission belt automatically drives the fan to run, and when the train is out of service, it is pulled by a servant with a rope. There are always months of the year when indoor temperatures can reach 45 degrees Celsius, so why not do everything possible to beat the heat?

There is also a door made of precious wood at the back of the living room, which faces the balcony and leads to the dining room. The dining room has open windows on the sides, and the roof is a layer of translucent frosted glass. There is a dining table in the middle, and eight people can sit next to it. There are four of them, which means that the dining room is more than spacious. The only piece of furniture in the dining room is the sideboard, which is filled with silverware, porcelain and glassware, all of which are essential for the comfortable British. Of course, these fragile items are half-inserted in the notch of **, so as to avoid falling and shattering due to the shaking of the body.

The back door of the dining room leads to a passageway, and at the end of it is a balcony. On either side of the aisle there were four rooms, each with a bed, a washbasin, a chest of drawers and an armchair, not unlike the decks of the most luxurious passenger ships that crossed the Atlantic at the time.

The kitchen connected to the balcony is very spacious and there are two storage rooms on the side with everything you need. The kitchen is connected by a passageway, and a quadrangular room in the middle is inlaid with a skylight, which is the second dining room for the tourists on the bus. There was a small room in each of the four corners, where an officer, a mechanic, a stoker, and two guards lived; The back two rooms were inhabited by cooks and orderlies; As for the rest of the rooms, they are used for the arsenal, ice cellar and luggage room, all of which open onto the balcony at the back.

They could see how Tesla had cleverly furnished the house in the Dragon Train to make it reasonable and comfortable. In winter, there is a special machine that makes the heat flow through each room, so that the whole steam room is very warm, and there is a small fireplace in the living room and dining room. Even if the train travels to the mountains near Siberia, you don't have to worry about freezing.

In addition to this, the Dragon Train gives the impression of a gigantic and murderous steel monster. (To be continued.) )