"I didn't expect it to be such a result. However, I think in the end, it was the train that won the game, even though it was a draw. If, however, the practical effect of the train is very strong, and it is capable of transporting thirty-two people, if the power of the steam engine is constantly increased, I believe that it will not be long before he becomes much more profitable. In this way, many things will outperform some of our manifestations at any time. Jia Xu said.

Through this competition, Jia Xu realized the importance of the railway, the train in terms of technology to solve a lot of problems that have plagued the long-term logistics and transportation, and the train only paid some coal, the price of coal is not expensive at all, everywhere, Hedong, Handan and other places, have been found in Luzhou, coal resources for them, is too common.

"Hmm." Shangwu nodded in agreement. The result of this match was a draw. However, most of the people who bought the train bet complained very much, the reason is simple, the train performed very well, the speed was consistent, and the fact that he was pulling thirty-two people, which actually meant a lot, but unfortunately, the organizers refused to honor such a bet, they thought the race was invalid. They will exchange money according to the bill. However, for their expected bet, the organizers did not expect a draw result at all.

In fact, the fifty-mile journey consumed most of the horsepower at once, and the train could have lasted longer if there had been enough time to replace spare parts, but unfortunately the two sides ended up in a draw. An unexpected situation. That's it, such a game ended hastily.

The main reason is that the organizers think that this situation is very unfavorable for them. However, some people with lofty ideals have already paid attention to some such things. The real significance of the railway is not here, but that it solved an ancient problem of long-distance transportation. The IRA, through technical means, has found such a solution that will lead them to a greater degree of development.

Jia Xu had seen the significance of this, and he was convinced that it would not be long before such a train would run as fast as possible to most of the Republican-controlled areas, as smooth as their telegraph lines, and that technology would bring some new technology and inventions, which would make their situation much more advantageous.

"The Independent Infantry Division sent a telegram in which they proposed a new idea that in the event that they could not be replenished with more cavalry, they thought that they could requisition more vehicles into the republican army's logistical supply, as well as the transportation of soldiers, and that our slate could reach the battlefield in wagons and ox carts, so that our troops would save most of their physical strength, as well as more advantages in combat links." Jia Xu said.

"How many vehicles do they need?" Shang Wu asked.

"At least 8,000 carts. In this way, a considerable part of the vehicles in Hedong will basically be withdrawn. This will cause a certain amount of chaos to the local economic order, but we have to admit that such a method can accomplish such a situation. Jia Xu said.

"Well, if we can solve the mobility problem quickly, I believe we can do that." Shang Wu agreed to do this, after all, relying on the sustained ratio of two legs is not too long, which requires a lot of perseverance on the part of the soldier to fight, but with the spread of heavy firepower, especially the increase in artillery units. The Republican Army is becoming less mobile, and they need some new means of transportation to improve their mobility, which is what they have to accomplish, and this situation will meet their various needs to the greatest extent.

"But in terms of cost." Jia Xu said worriedly.

"Rental, we can go through those vehicle factory rentals**, if it is damaged, we will compensate according to the price. If it is good, we can bring them a larger military order, which is an extremely beneficial thing for us. Shang Wu said.

"Well, okay. There are still some things on the state side that came from the intelligence department, and some of our intelligence officers boldly contacted the locals, and they gave them a lot of convenience. These facilities include the security of their land property, as well as protection. On top of that, they promised that we would continue to attack north, and that the expanded land would become a kind of capital that would be transferred into their hands, and you know, the landlords would not do such a thing if they didn't make enough profits. Now, our informants have mobilized them. But the question is, what are we going to do after we transfer them, or how are we going to get to such a state, which will be very disadvantageous to us. My concern is that if we can't do that. Jia Xu said.

"I understand what you mean, what you're worried about is that we can't do this, don't worry, we'll do it, after stabilizing and merging states, we will continue to go north, of course, the income from those lands can be handed over to them to deal with, otherwise, we won't have such things." Shang Wu said.

"Well, well, everything is waiting for the retreat of the state army. I hope we can grasp some specific situations like this in a timely manner. Jia Xu said.

Jingshi, Luoyang.

Xun Yu came out of Yuan's mansion and went directly to the station of the new army in Xiyuan, he felt that he should go to Cao Cao, not Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao treated Xun Yu very favorably, for example, Xun Yu, who didn't have much money, got a lot of money at once, but this was not what Xun Yu needed, what he longed for was that his views were valued and implemented, but unfortunately, it didn't work to follow the path of a general through Yuan Shao's door. Because Yuan Shao is a person, he doesn't listen at all. Although he was preferential, he did not listen. This made Xun Yu very disappointed, and he decided to go to Cao Cao to think of a way, maybe Cao Cao had some new ideas.

Yuan Mansion had a feeling of twilight.

The newspaper is updated very quickly, and Xi Zhicai has been able to get stable updates from the Republican Army through some illegal means, which is a great benefit for them, or rather, a great advantage.

"Do you think that's true?" Cao Cao asked Xi Zhicai such a question, and most of the fastest newspapers were simplified. But the speed of messages brought by the simplified version is often amazing, which allows them to react a lot.

What happened in Lijiazhuang quickly spread to Cao Cao, and Cao Cao looked at Xi Zhicai and asked such a question. They don't know what a train is, they don't know what the principle is, why a big iron guy moves like this, it's all a situation they can't understand. There are other things that they have to do, and they need to change some of these things as well. Or rather, they need such information to be true.

This is the asymmetry that comes with information. There was always very little information available to the imperial court. And the information of the IRA is always expanding, and the more they know, the more favorable the situation will be for them.

"The IRA has always been cautious, and many people have seen such things, it should be true, otherwise, it would be meaningless for them to publish such news." Xi Zhicai said. Xi Zhicai would rather believe that this is true, than believe that such a thing will not happen, because if you don't believe it, you will pay an extremely heavy price, which is enough to make you pay extremely heavy losses, and they will definitely not be able to produce such situations to deal with.

"I see. Although I didn't know what a train was, what I did know was that he could pull thirty-two people and run fifty miles at once, and all it took was some coal. That's the advantage, it's like this is an iron horse, and this iron horse was created by the IRA itself. All they eat is coal. There is a big advantage in terms of speed and stamina, which is a good thing indeed, and if you send more supplies, this advantage is very big. Cao Cao said. Although Cao Cao is still in the stage of abstract imagination, this is not to say that Cao Cao does not understand anything, on the contrary, he understands everything in such situations, which is an advantage for Cao Cao.

"Yes, the IRA always has something unexpected in their so-called technology, and it seems that our judgment is right, and we must strengthen our cooperation with the IRA, otherwise it will pose a big threat to us." Xi Zhicai said. Xi Zhicai has long come to the conclusion that he will strengthen cooperation with the Republican Army, because the Republican Army can provide weapons, funds, and material help, and in contrast, if you want to do such things, you can't do anything without these things. This is a very inevitable result.

"yes." Cao Cao said.

"So, I'm here to send a source of money here." At this time, Xun Yu appeared in front of the two people.

"This. This, too unexpected. Why is Wen Ruo here? Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu in surprise.

"Huh. I'm here for a way to make money. Xun Yu said.

"Wealth?" Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu puzzled, and then looked at Xi Zhicai. And Xun Yu has already picked up the pen and written the word "coal".

"Coal." Cao Cao watched. Suddenly, he reacted, indeed, the Republican Army has an iron horse, and this coal will inevitably increase a lot. That's a good thing. Cao Cao suddenly eased up.