Chapter 701: Bugs (Medium)

The station is surrounded by several rudimentary walls, which are not decorated, except for a layer of white paint.

But the walls are so tall and so wide that you can see the edge at a glance, but anyone with a discerning eye can see how well this so-called 'station' is well protected.

Caesar XIII summoned them to declare to them the sovereignty of this place, which belonged to the empire and to the emperor.

The foyer of the station is not particularly tall in comparison, but it is only a little spacious, and even the 'platform' is the same.

The only thing that could shock Marshal Wenders was the steel monster lying quietly between the two platforms!

The old man straightened his spine and craned his neck, his gaze over everyone's heads, ignoring their whispers, and falling on the 'monster' made of steel.

"Grandfather!

Feeling the sleeve being pulled, Marshal Wenders woke up from his sudden stupor, and looked down.

His grandson pouted, "We can't see it!"

Looking left and right, and finding that his granddaughter was also a little unhappy, Marshal Wenders frowned, raised his head and whispered to the crowd in front of him: "Get out of the way!"

Just like those who had stood at the end of the line before, the men in front of Marshal Wenders looked back angrily, but it was not long before some of them recognized the old and sturdy soldier and put an end to an unnecessary dispute.

When the bearded old lion king passed by them, many people showed a look of cringe.

Although this old lion no longer holds important positions in the army, after all, he has convinced all the strong people in the army with his mortal body, and finally sat in the position of marshal.

Not to mention that he is a veteran of the Three Dynasties, he is taller than most of the people present, and he knows that he is still strong in his seventies and eighties, and he is afraid that he will not be able to die in more than ten years.

Carrying his grandchildren through the crowd, Marshal Wenders stepped to the front row, and this time, he was finally able to get a full view of the mechanical monster.

Marshal Wenders simply let go of his hand, and after saluting His Majesty the Emperor, who was looking at it in doubt, he approached the guardrail on the side of the platform like his own grandchildren, and came close to the so-called 'steam locomotive'.

He didn't pay attention to the sour words of the pretending to be reserved people around him, aristocratic etiquette is a good thing, but people who can't even restrain their own desires, what's the use of learning this thing?

Marshal Wenders scoffed at the nobles' set, because he was born into a traditional knightly family, and his father was only a lifelong baron, and now everything was done by himself, and he also had a lot of complaints about what his children had learned, and since his grandchildren came to him, he never let them deliberately learn this, and they could learn if they wanted to, and forget it if they didn't want to.

Putting these distractions behind him, and listening to his grandson's cheerful shouting, Marshal Wenders calmed down and observed carefully.

When he was looking closely, someone in the crowd happened to come out of the crowd, and after catching the figure of that person out of the corner of his eye, he hurriedly stopped the person, "Gregory boy, stop!"

He still likes this kid quite a lot, if it weren't for the big age difference with his granddaughter, he would still want this kid to be his grandson-in-law.

Gregory, who was about to pull open the guardrail and enter the front of the car, was suddenly stopped when he asked how the inspection was going, and turned his head in surprise to see the kind smiling face of the old marshal.

Reluctantly glancing at Calvin, Calvin smiled slightly, turned his head and saluted the old marshal, then opened the guardrail and walked into the locomotive.

"Gregory, you've come just in time!"

At this time, Caesar XIII also noticed the presence of Gregory, pointed to the steam locomotive and laughed: "Come and introduce our 'locomotive' to all the gentlemen and ladies!"

Gregory was a little helpless, but when he saw Caesar XIII's sweaty face and still his face was still radiant, he knew that he could not refuse.

Their Emperor Majesty had been waiting for this day for a long time, and he had prepared it since they had brought it up last year, and now it was time to do so, and Gregory had no reason to refuse.

With a sigh, Gregory took the Phantom Stone handed over by Caesar XIII and began to loudly introduce the effects of steam locomotives, which they had personally tested and had real effects.

His voice drowned out the whispers of all, and the nobles were silenced by his 'fanfare'.

Although they told themselves in their hearts that this was impossible, in front of Caesar XIII, would the rumored very strict Minister of Manufacturing really lie?

Calvin, who was standing in the carriage looking around, couldn't help but chuckle when he heard the sound coming from outside the car.

He had already guessed that after Gregory finished speaking, there would be a lot of people who thought they were clever and would jump out to question him, obviously the nobles didn't know everything, and they were touted by their subordinates a lot, and they really thought they really knew everything.

Shaking his head out of his head, shaking the miscellaneous thoughts out of his head, Calvin touched the chair next to him and looked at the plank nailed to the chair.

This is a carriage used to carry people, and as for the carriage used to carry goods, they are also ready, and if they need to use it, they can be disassembled and assembled directly.

The reason why so many nobles are invited to watch the ceremony is to select some people to 'test ride' and let them experience the thrill of speeding for themselves.

There were many towns along the road, because the locomotives also needed supplies, whether it was food or coal.

This time it will be a journey of more than ten days, starting from the middle of the empire all the way to the northern cities, and then resting there for a few days before returning to the imperial capital, which will take almost a month, a speed that has not been possible before.

The empire is too large, which makes it difficult for His Majesty's orders to spread, and if magic is not used, it will be almost half a year before the news arrives in the northern cities.

The news is still so, not to mention the materiel and the army?

Basically, each part of the empire is fighting on its own, and the military systems between the regions are not compatible, because the empire is too big.

But with a steam locomotive, everything is different!

While Calvin was still checking the maintenance progress, outside the car, Gregory's presentation was nearing the end.

Even Caesar XIII was somewhat struck off by Gregory's words, because in Gregory's words, the steam locomotive performed much better than he had predicted.

The limit of one trip is nearly 1,000 people, and if it is a freight, I am afraid it will be more.

Marshal Wenders on the side had already brightened his eyes, because he, like Caesar XIII, knew that Gregory was not a man who would exaggerate the facts, and that the entire nobility of the imperial capital knew how rigorous the minister of the Ministry of Manufacturing was, even to the point of harshness.

If he could possess such a 'treasure' during his appointment, then he would probably be able to advance the battle line for hundreds of miles, and then completely occupy that wilderness, and make it a new territory of the empire!

It's a pity, what a pity......

The old marshal couldn't help but bow his head and sigh lightly, this is really a pity.

After lowering his head, he saw the admiration of his grandchildren, and the old marshal thought to himself, could he try this...... Steam locomotive?

His mouth opened, and as soon as the old man wanted to say something, a questioning voice came from the crowd: "Your Excellency Gregory, it's not that we don't trust you, it's just that with this kind of thing, can you really run so fast and for so long?"

Sure enough!

Grigory glanced at the crowd and couldn't find the nobleman, but he still said calmly according to the plan: "This gentleman, your doubts are not unreasonable, in that case, do you want to experience it for yourself?