This is a test railway, which is very short.

The train arrived at its destination at the most resistant and smooth speed without any breakdowns.

The group then walked along the tracks, checking them for damage or other problems.

After all was well, the train began to make a turn, this time gradually increasing the gear, increasing the speed.

Still no problem, everything is fine.

"Report to Master Huang and the master, everything is normal, the train is running smoothly, and there are no problems with all the equipment components."

The train driver disembarked, along with two turners and a record observer, and came to report.

Xu Ding nodded with satisfaction: "Everyone will see the reward today, and all the people who participated in the train plan will take credit." ”

Although it was successful, Lao Huang didn't seem to be too happy, but muttered: "Bokang, although my train is successful, the speed is a little slow, and it is not as fast as the horse." ”

That's right, the maximum speed of the test train is not as fast as that of horses, only ten miles per hour, which can really be described as turtle speed.

The other generals also thought that this thing was a bit flashy.

At such a speed, their armies marched faster than it.

And this thing still has to burn coal, and the coal has to be dug by people, and the cost is quite large.

After all, at present, the coal mines they control are all small and deep, and these coals are only enough to make steel, make copper, and build weapons, and they are also extremely scarce resources.

But the civil servants are not, and their eyes are shining when they see the train.

Although the speed of this thing is not fast, but it is better than its strong consignment ability, which is a boost to their logistics support to the front battlefield, with this thing can reduce the use of farmers and people, and reduce the loss of civilian power in disguise.

Maintaining stability is a powerful tool.

And taking this train is much more comfortable than taking a car, horse, boat, and boat, and it is more convenient to go back to your hometown or go on a business trip in the future.

"Freezing three feet is not a day's cold, things are made, we have a sample, we have confidence, it doesn't matter if the speed is not fast, it may be that the output power of the steam engine is not enough, we continue to study the steam engine hemp, or a locomotive in front of the pull, and a locomotive in the back to push, this is not double the speed?" Xu Ding smiled.

The benefits of such a thing as a train are undeniable, and it must be a universal transportation system on the top.

"My lord said yes!" The crowd replied.

A locomotive pulls, a locomotive pushes, so that the speed is doubled, in the improvement and improvement, the speed can be faster, this thing has the meaning of going on.

"Why does my brother-in-law have to use a locomotive, I think that running in the middle of the track with one horse or two horses can also carry the trunk forward?" Cai Zhenji couldn't stand the big black chimney, and the loud noise, so she said her mind.

When everyone heard it, hey, that's a good idea.

Not to mention horses, mules, donkeys, and even cows can pull them.

"Well, yes, yes, but that kind of railway can only be used as a light rail, and the stones between the sleepers should be all paved without leaving gaps and depressions, and the tracks should be wider, and the carriages should be made low and not too high." Xu Ding didn't think about using horses to pull the carriage, but he knew that even if this method could temporarily replace the locomotive, it would not become the mainstream, and the steam locomotive would be the main force in the future.

So he didn't mention it, he didn't expect Cai Zhenji, this girl, to be able to think of this.

"Lord, in this way, Miss Cai Er's plan is feasible, why not build a broad-gauge light steel road first, and wait for Mr. Huang's steam engine to be improved, and build a standard-gauge railway." Mao Jue suggested.

Inspired by Cai Zhenji, he felt that the railway was not only the locomotive and horses, mules, donkeys, etc., who could drive the trunk, but also people, who only needed to use a support log to support the back of the trunk like rowing a boat, and the trunk could move forward.

Although this speed is not fast, it is better to be stable and safe, and it is a great help to supplement the transportation of goods.

Xu Ding thought for a while and said, "Yes!" For the time being, let's lay this kind of track first, connecting the eastern pier of the island to the western pier, and connecting the major mines and major cities and counties. ”

It is only used on the island, and it will not affect the future railway construction plan.

Xu Ding also considered that there was not so much coal to feed the train now, and when he took Liaodong and had enough coal, he would not have to think about it so much.

Coming back from the railway test site, Xu Ding found that Big and Little Qiao didn't seem to be very excited, especially Xiao Qiao, this girl was so lively that she was the most curious about new things.

There wasn't much excitement in the car today.

After coming back, he asked Da Qiao: "What's wrong with Xiao Qiao, it seems that you are not in a good mood, and your face is not very good." ”

Da Qiao hesitated for a moment to say it, and finally bit his lip and said: "Brother Xu, we have been coming to Donglai and Weiyuan Island for some days, and we didn't inform my father when I came out, presumably he was very anxious, and he was going to send countless people to look for us, Xiao Qiao may be homesick." ”

Don't talk about Xiao Qiao, Big Qiao himself thinks about Qiao Gong.

It turned out that this was the case, Xu Ding comforted her and said: "Don't worry, I have already sent a letter to your father, and he knows that you have come to me." ”

After Xiao Qiao came over, Xu Ding sent someone to Anhui County, first, to tell Qiao Gong about this matter and make him feel at ease.

Second, he was not at ease, he was afraid that Sun Ce and Zhou Yu would continue to fight the Qiao family's idea, so he left someone to continue to pay attention, once something happened over there, he would soon know here.

"Really? Thank you, Brother Xu! Da Qiao was completely surprised, he didn't expect Xu Ding to be so considerate, and took the two of them into account without considering it, and sent a letter to his father.

"Okay, you go tell Xiao Qiao, let her not worry, if you really miss it, I can send someone to send you back, or take Qiao Gong to the island." Xu Ding said more closely.

Da Qiao was even more happy, nodded his head, and then went to find Xiao Qiao.

During these days, the island was full of laughter and laughter, safety and peace.

Under the rule of Beihai Kingdom and Donglai, many unknown bloody storms have quietly occurred, and the four masters of the Blood Shadow Pavilion and the ten assassins have carried out countermeasures in various places.

Jingzhou!

"The Grand Duke! The plan failed, and the Blood Shadow Pavilion suddenly took refuge in Xu Ding, and the four masters of the Blood Shadow Pavilion sniped the assassins sent out by various parties in Donglai and Beihai, and heard that the other three organizations suffered heavy losses. ”

Cai Mao's eyes suddenly saw the man in black walk out of the corner of the wall and return the news he received.

Cai Mao touched his chin and snorted coldly: "What a Blood Shadow Pavilion, I actually want to be a good person, so how do the other three major organizations react, I can swallow this breath." ”

The black shadow reported: "The Blood Shadow Pavilion has released cruel words, no organization is allowed to carry out assassinations in the jurisdiction of Xuding, otherwise it will be regarded as the undying enemy of the Blood Shadow Pavilion, and the people of the three major organizations have temporarily withdrawn from the jurisdiction of Xuding, and the follow-up situation is unknown." ”

"A group of timid guys, hard stubble is not afraid of provoking." Cai Mao snorted coldly, obviously extremely dissatisfied.

The killers sent to Donglai seem to be about to be wiped out, and the Blood Shadow Pavilion intervened, and they couldn't retreat if they wanted to.

Why is Xu Ding so lucky, even the Blood Shadow Pavilion of the four major organizations is willing to be loyal to him, and he is really the first-class enemy in the world, I hope that the people of the Yuan family and the Liu family can succeed in assassination.

"Then the Grand Governor, do we still want to pay attention to the news from Xu Ding's side?" The dark shadow asked.

Cai Mao said: "No need, Xu Ding is always a little far away from us, in fact, in addition to gaining prestige, you can't get any benefits from killing him, look at it, after the autumn harvest, Yuzhou and Yangzhou will definitely attack Xu Ding, and then we will also take the opportunity to move, or focus on Nanyang and Changsha." ”

"It's the Grand Duke!" After the black clothes understood, they quietly disappeared around the corner.

Almost at the same time, Luyang, Yuzhou!

"Damn! This blood shadow is so hateful, is it true that Cheng is against me? Yuan Shu roared, and then said to his subordinate Li Feng: "Pass my order, as long as the people of the Blood Shadow Pavilion appear in Yuzhou in the future, they will be strangled for me, hum!" If other Assassins are not allowed to enter the territory of Xu Ding, then their Blood Shadow Pavilion will not be allowed to appear with me. ”

Li Feng replied: "It's the lord!" ”

The way of the assassin is to be a small walk, and he can't be elegant, and Li Feng is really worried that Yuan Shu will make everyone know about it.

When the other states and counties had secretly contacted the Assassin Order or sent captive disciples, they all glanced in the direction of Donglai with regret and envy, and then fell silent.

Changan!

Dong Zhuo said: "Wen You, this Blood Shadow Pavilion is too angry, this is a posture that wants to be an enemy of the world." ”

"Prime Minister, don't disturb, the matter of the Blood Shadow Pavilion will only end temporarily, and the other three major organizations will not be able to endure it all the time, as long as someone gives the right price, I think the three major organizations will definitely join forces to kill the Blood Shadow Pavilion together, and then the Blood Shadow Pavilion will be destroyed, and Xu Ding will be assassinated endlessly." Li Ru saw that Dong Zhuo still seemed to be a little dissatisfied, and then explained:

"Prime Minister! Now the major princes in the dark can't help Xu Ding, so it just so happens that after the autumn harvest, there will definitely be actions on the bright side, and it will definitely be big. ”

Dong Zhuo said: "Wen You, what do you mean, Yuan Shu and the others will join forces to attack Xu Ding, just like they attacked us together back then, but they are not next to Xu Ding, and it is difficult for the army to attack Donglai in a unified manner." ”

"Prime Minister, you don't have to attack Donglai, doesn't Xu Ding still have an ally Tao Qian? It is also feasible to attack Xuzhou. Li Ru had a cold smile on his face, he was mourning for Tao Qian.

Xuzhou is close to Yangzhou, Yuzhou, and Yanzhou, and if they can't beat Xu Ding, can these people use the excuse of fighting Xuzhou and carve up Tao Qian's territory by the way?

Could it be that Xu Ding would not send troops to rescue at that time?

This is called fighting cattle across the mountains, and after Xu Ding sends troops to rescue, his basic plate will be empty.

Dong Zhuo was a man who started in the army, and instantly understood what Li Ru meant, so he showed a happy look, patted his thigh and said, "Wonderful!" Haha, okay, let's wait for the autumn harvest and see what the Kanto rats will do this time. ”

North of the Yellow River, Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, and Gongsun Zhan fought in a melee.

South of the Yellow River, Yuan Shu, Jiao He, Liu Dai, Liu Miao and others beat Tao Qian and Xu Ding.