Chapter 308 Li Shimin takes the train
“what is this?”

“Why is it so huge? And why is this thing so weird?”

Li Shimin asked in great surprise.

Where they were standing was the train platform built by Tiangongyuan.

On the tracks outside the platform was a locomotive with a train of four carriages attached.

It feels a bit like a giant.

The appearance of this iron monster creates a huge visual impact.

Military officers such as Li Xiaogong were originally rough and had a casual style of doing things.

A group of them rushed over, touching here and looking there.

Li Chunfeng did not stop it and did not start it, so there was no need to worry about any accidents.

“Return to Your Majesty.”

He said respectfully: “This thing is called a train. It is a tool that can move without human or animal power.”

After the words fell, Changsun Wuji and Wei Zheng could not help it.

Changsun Wuji was always experienced and steady. He would wait for others to speak first and then observe the situation.

But this time, he took a step ahead of Wei Zheng.

“It can be moved without human or animal power. Could it be that Tiangongyuan can also borrow the power of ghosts and gods to drive it?” Changsun Wuji said.

Li Chengqian was surprised at the nonsense his uncle said.

“Aye, is this the train you were talking about?”

Li Jue’s eyes really seemed to be glowing, and Li Ke and the others also looked at Li Chengqian with the same expression.

“Yes.”

Li Chengqian whispered, “This train will bring you a completely new understanding. Don’t walk around. Watch and listen carefully.”

“Is it that outrageous?” Li You said in disbelief.

“You’ll know soon.”

On the other side, Li Chunfeng answered fluently, “The power of the train is the steam engine.”

“We use boiling water to provide a power source that allows the train to move on the rails under great weight.”

“Currently, the speed at which a fully loaded train can move is within the range of a hundred miles in half an hour.”

One hundred miles in half an hour?

When these words were spoken, there was an uproar and countless people couldn’t believe it.

Li Xiaogong walked back quickly, stared at Li Chunfeng steadily, and said sternly: “Xin Shao Hou, your Tiangongyuan owes something to the Ministry of War. This king can make up for it for you when you make a mistake.”

“But you are making such exaggerated remarks in front of His Majesty, His Royal Highness, and so many princes and ministers.”

“The crime of deceiving the emperor…”

“No one in the world can save you.”

This is not a random joke.

Li Xiaogong also had good intentions to persuade.

Even the strongest and best quality warhorse would be ruined after running a hundred miles in half an hour.

How is it possible for such a huge iron object to have such a speed without any manpower or material resources?

The words “Arabian Nights” came to almost everyone’s mind.

Is Tiangongyuan planning to present a gift to Your Majesty? This is a big joke.

Li Shimin did not say anything. He had been secretly observing Li Chengqian’s reaction. Seeing that he showed no emotion at all, he suddenly became agitated.

He knew that Gao Ming was paying attention to Tiangong Academy.

What kind of train this is, Gao Ming must have known in advance.

Otherwise, Gao Ming would not have failed to respond to what Li Chunfeng said.

If we think in this way, the speed of the train can only be true.

“My Lord, I dare not deceive you.”

Li Chunfeng said: “Every word I said is true, there is absolutely no falsehood.”

Li Xiaogong asked: “Then how do you prove it?”

“This time, please come, Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, because Tiangong Academy has made all the preparations.” Li Chunfeng said confidently: “We will go directly from Weishui to Lantian County, and then return to Weishui.”

“There is still one hour left. Lantian is already prepared. We had lunch in Lantian County and then walked around for a few more hours before returning to Weishui. It’s not even dark yet.”

They prepared carefully for two years.

Tens of millions of dollars were spent and countless laborers were mobilized to lay the railway from Weishui to Lantian County, and it was only after many trials that they dared to take it out.

All for today.

“It’s still hard to make people…”

Li Shimin said at this time: “It is meaningless to say more, since Xin Shaohou said it so miraculously.”

“Why not try it yourself?”

“What do you think, Prince?”

Li Chengqian said: “I asked His Majesty for permission to mobilize the new army and the Divine Machine Guards.”

“The soldiers of Duke Lu and Duke E are guarding the route all the way to Lantian County.”

“Your Majesty, what you said just now is very correct. No matter how much you say, it is better to try it yourself.”

“You’ll know the truth once you’ve experienced it.”

Li Shimin was certain that the prince was telling him that it was safe.

“Since the prince has said so.”

“Li Chunfeng, what are the rules?”

Li Chunfeng said respectfully, “Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and all the princes, please wait for a moment.”

“The train will start with a demonstration…”

It’s impossible to let the Holy Emperor take the train right away.

I still need to show you what the train is all about first.

soon.

A puff of steam came out of the front of the locomotive without any carriages attached, and then it slowly began to move, and its speed increased over time.

Li Shimin and others were stunned from the moment the train started moving.

As the train speeded up, the expression became even more exaggerated, as if he had seen a ghost.

Everyone looked in the direction the train was heading, staring blankly.

It felt like something in me had broken.

“what?”

Li Jue exclaimed and ran towards the direction of the train. Li Xiang, Li Zhi and Li You hurriedly followed behind him.

“Aye!”

“Aunt, the train really started running on its own.”

Li Jue was still shouting while running.

Obviously, there was no way they could catch up with the train.

“Prince!”

Li Shimin did the same thing as when he saw the artillery volley. He grabbed Li Chengqian’s wrist very hard. His expression was unprecedented.

It was much more shocking than the artillery incident.

“His Majesty.”

Li Chengqian bowed slightly.

A thought suddenly popped up in Li Shimin’s mind, Gao Ming, are you still unwilling to call me father?

“This train….”

“As Xin Shaohou said.”

Li Chengqian said.

Li Shimin had a lot to say, but he didn’t know where to start.

Train, train!
It actually moved on its own.

“Your Majesty, the front of the car needs to be pulled back, please wait.”

Li Chunfeng said.

Soon after, we saw a dozen horses pulling the carriage back in the direction it was heading.

After finally arriving at the platform, they rely on manpower to return to their original position little by little and hang up the carriage.

“Your Majesty, you may now board the carriage.”

Li Chunfeng said, the front of the car was just being warmed up, and now it is officially time to set off.

“it is good!”

Li Shimin and Li Chengqian got on carriage No. 1, accompanied by central ministers, Li Xiaogong, Li Daozon and others.

The interior of the carriage is luxuriously decorated, and the windows are made of glass and can be pushed.

The four carriages are interconnected and can be moved back and forth.

Li Jue came in carriage No. 1 and walked around with Li Xiang. Li You and Li Zhi were also restless.

I was so amazed and curious about everything inside and outside the car.

Especially the scene just now, they really can’t forget it.

“Your Majesty, is the train leaving?”

Li Chunfeng asked respectfully.

“allow!”

Li Chunfeng responded and went down. Li Shimin smiled and said, “I just saw it. Now I want to experience it myself.”

Except for Li Chengqian, everyone was in a state of anxiety as they experienced the unknown.

Li Chengqian was very calm. There was nothing he could do about it. He was well-informed and experienced.

恐！
The whole carriage suddenly jolted slightly. Li Shimin subconsciously grabbed the handrail, but seeing that Li Chengqian was very calm, he withdrew it as he thought it would be unnoticeable.

“His Majesty.”

“I think it’s better to put this matter on hold for now.”

Changsun Wuji persuaded.

Wei Zheng said: “Even if what Xin Shaohou said is true, I think that first…”

Fang Xuanling was also ready to persuade him.

The train just moved, and seeing it is believing.

But with so many people on it, if something unexpected happened, it would be unimaginable.

“It doesn’t matter.”

His reaction just now made him feel a little embarrassed in front of Li Chengqian. Li Shimin interrupted them and said, “I have been through mountains of swords and seas of fire. What kind of battles have I not seen?”

“There’s nothing to worry about.”

“We just saw it. The train can indeed move. What Xin Shaohou said is true.”

“Just sit still.”

“I just happened to be visiting Lantian County.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the train jolted again, but this time everyone was not as panicked as before.

Moreover, after this time, the train became stable and moved slowly.

Everyone couldn’t help but look out the window, the scene outside was indeed regressing.

“Moved.”

“Haha, we were on the train and it really moved.”

Li Jue, the curious baby, lay on the window and shouted excitedly.

Li Shimin felt like shouting, but fortunately he still remembered that he was the emperor and had to be dignified.

“Ji Lang, open the window.”

“Do as I say, yes, that’s it.”

When the window is opened and the wind from outside blows in and hits your face.

Everyone’s anxiety about the unknown inexplicably calmed down, and only shock and disbelief filled their hearts.

“Your Majesty, the train is currently accelerating.”

Li Chunfeng came back to report: “Soon after, we will be able to maintain a speed of about 100 kilometers.”

Li Shimin looked out the window without looking back.

The speed of the train is indeed increasing.

Because he saw the soldiers of the New Army at a distance on both sides of the road, and when the train passed by, they saluted the train.

Li Chengqian looked at Li Shimin, he could no longer control his facial expression.

He was so excited that his face flushed.

Li Chengqian was delighted.

mock up.

You almost lost your composure in front of the artillery.

Not to mention sitting on a train.

I’m afraid all of Li Shimin’s cognition has been overturned, right?

The rear compartment.

Cui Dunli and Yang Shidao looked at the backward scene outside and turned back almost at the same time.

“Can’t move.”

The two men lowered their heads and talked.

“How do we notify them now?” Yang Shidao said with some horror.

“It’s too late to say anything.”

Cui Dunli said bitterly: “Once the truth is exposed, there will be no turning back.”

“What should I do.”

Originally, everyone was excited and shocked by the appearance of the train.

But they were filled with fear and terror.

(End of this chapter)