Chapter 826 Opening

"Xu'er, is this the rumored steam locomotive?"

Zhao Heng was dressed in a dragon robe and looked full of energy, walking side by side with Concubine Mi.

When Zhao Xu looked at the steam locomotive, he also looked over.

Since arriving in Yancheng, the endless new things here have made him feel like he is living in a dream.

At the same time, he felt more and more terrible about his ninth son.

The powerful people did not lose unjustly.

"Exactly." Zhao Xu smiled softly and said, "This time, I plan to take this steam locomotive to Jinghai and back. Will my father be willing to go with him?"

When Concubine Mi heard this, she showed a worried expression that only an old mother could have, "Xu'er, is this thing reliable? You shoulder the important task of unifying Dasong, so you can't put yourself at risk."

"Concubine Mi is overly worried. I'll tell you the truth. When this steam locomotive was first built, I rode on it," Zhao Xu said.

Concubine Mi glared, raised her hand and tapped Zhao Xu's forehead, "You are really getting bolder and bolder now, that's all. This time, Concubine Mi will accompany you to be bold."

"I will also accompany you to be brave." Zhao Heng added quickly.

Since he came to Yancheng and handed over his rights, Zhao Xu has been really good to him.

He was not treated poorly in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation, and he was given the dignity of an emperor in some important matters.

Nowadays, there is still a Wuji Palace to live in, and there is no need to worry about one's wealth and life, and the life is quite leisurely.

When he thought about his indifference to the Ninth Prince back then, he became even more uneasy and guilty, and of course a little scared, so he tried to make up for it.

Therefore, Zhao Xu invited him to ride a steam locomotive, and he bravely agreed.

Seeing Zhao Heng's agreement, King Chun said with a puffy stomach, "Your Majesty, sit down, and so will my younger brother."

"I will also sit down." Yang Feng and other Jinling ministers heard this and naturally did not want to be laughed at for being timid.

One by one, they asked for permission to ride on the steam locomotive.

Zhao Xu laughed softly and led everyone to the front of the steam locomotive.

At this time, the front of the steam locomotive was covered with big red flowers.

A colorful rope was also pulled on the railway in front of the locomotive.

The soldiers stood in an arc in front of the car to separate the people.

As soon as the ribbon is cut, the steam locomotive can be officially put into operation.

When they arrived at the front of the car, Zhao Xu ordered Zhao Heng to stand in the middle and lined up the others on both sides of Zhao Heng.

Zhao Heng experienced ribbon-cutting for the first time, which was very refreshing and had a smile on his face.

The people huddled in a crowd and talked about it.

"What on earth is this steam locomotive that brought the Emperor and King Yan here?"

"It is said that this thing can run as fast as a horse, but it doesn't need to eat grass, just burn coal."

"Real or false, there is such a thing."

"..."

While they were discussing, the stationmaster in charge of Yancheng Station came to them.

Clearing his throat, the stationmaster said: "This trial run of the steam engine locomotive will go to Jinghai. His Highness has ordered that a few brave ones be selected to go with this locomotive to Jinghai and back. Which of you is willing?"

After the stationmaster finished speaking, the people in front fell silent.

They looked at each other with suspicion in their eyes.

The timid people lowered their heads, and some brave ones pushed to the front and shouted, "I'll go, I'll go."

The stationmaster immediately ordered thirty civilians and ordered the railway workers to lead them to the steam engine locomotive to wait.

"Bah bang bang..." At this moment, the firecrackers were lit.

Zhao Xu cut the ribbon with Zhao Heng, Yang Feng, Liu Fu and others.

After the railway workers were holding plates and scattering peanuts, preserved fruits, broken silver, etc. for good luck, he and others got into the carriage under Zou Rong's arrangement.

After the success of the first steam locomotive, locomotive workshops began manufacturing carriages.

According to the design he gave, these carriages are basically similar to those of modern trains.

There are glass windows on both sides of the carriage, and there are benches with backrests in the carriage, and there are soft cushions stuffed with cotton on the chairs.

Due to the large number of people going, the first five carriages were almost full, while the sixth carriage was reserved for the common people.

When everything was ready, Zou Rong ordered the train to start.

Today he was excited and nervous.

Of course he was excited because the railway was open to traffic, which was a feat of the Ministry of Industry. But he was nervous because there must be no problem with the locomotive, otherwise he would be completely embarrassed.

"Woooooooo..."

The order to start was given, and the steam locomotive whistled.

Then the sound of "Hang Chi, Bang Chi..." sounded, and everyone found that the carriage they were riding in was moving slowly.

"It's moving, it's moving..."

The ministers in the carriage exclaimed in surprise.

At this time, Zhao Heng couldn't help but hold Concubine Mi's arm, his eyes widened, his Adam's apple rolled, and he was obviously nervous.

Zhao Xu sat at the table next to Zhao Heng, with Yang Susu beside him and Feng'er and Luan'er opposite.

The three women were also staring outside, like curious cats.

"Hang Chi Chi..." After a slow start, the steam locomotive picked up speed, the sound of wheels rolling became more rapid, and it drove out of the station.

The people on both sides of the railway were stunned, staring at the steam locomotive.

Some people were sharp-eyed and shouted: "There is a woman in the front of the car."

The deputy captain at the front of the car was a twenty-five-year-old woman named Li Xiulian.

When the steam locomotive was recruiting crew members, Li Xiulian was one of three women who signed up.

Later, after training, Li Xiulian performed well and was promoted to deputy commander.

As if she heard a scream, she turned outside the car, deliberately took off her hat, revealing two capable twist whips, and waved her hands outwards.

There were many women among the people who visited. Little stars suddenly appeared in their eyes, and clear springs seemed to flow out of their dry hearts.

A voice told them that they should be as cool as this woman.

"Woo woo woo..."

As they watched, the steam locomotive was running like the wind with smoke.

In the carriage, as the steam locomotive increased its speed, everyone's nervousness reached its peak.

After running smoothly for a while, their nervousness subsided.

Everyone stopped talking and just stared at the scenery that was constantly receding outside the window.

"It's really a masterpiece of God's work." The steam locomotive drove out of Yancheng and sped through the green fields. Zhao Heng sighed.

He felt that his life was worthwhile to experience the steam locomotive in person.

After all, a few years ago, he could never have imagined that there was such a thing in the world.

Zhao Xu just smiled.

The terrain from Yancheng to Jinghai is flat and there are no obstacles, so it was opened to traffic the earliest.

But this Yanjing Railway is only a small section of the Dasong Railway Network.

As time goes by, every city in Dasong will be connected by railways, and people's travel and cargo transportation will be incomparable.

Zhao Heng sighed, and like everyone else, he was mesmerized by the scenery outside the window.

Time passed by little by little.

After an hour and a half, a city appeared in everyone's sight.

This city was Jinghai County.

When they saw Jinghai County, both Zhao Heng and ministers such as Liu Fu were shocked.

It really took them only an hour and a half to reach Jinghai from Yancheng.