Chapter 13: The Carriage (2)

"Okay."

After speaking, Lu Jiao'er hurriedly came over and opened the car door for the two princes and grandsons. Zhu Shaochen naturally got into the car without hesitation.

After a little hesitation, Zhu Shaoli also got into the car.

I really didn't expect that Lu Jiao'er was so stupid and so service-minded.

When Zhu Shaoli got into the car, he was stunned, Zhu Shaochen's car interior decoration was quite good.

There are more than six people in the car, and Zhu Shaochen made a two-row seat facing each other.

A square table was also made in the middle of the table and chairs.

Above the square table hung an octagonal lantern surrounded by white cloth. This way, even if you travel at night, the inside of the car will not be too dark.

The windows on the doors were not glassed at this time, so the hollowed-out windows were covered with a curtain of cloth.

Originally, Lu Jiao'er said that he wanted to paste window paper, but Zhu Shaochen refused.

There's oneself, and sooner or later it's going to have to be fitted with glass. How simple glass is!

Now install a cloth curtain first, and close it when you want to use it, and it is more breathable and ventilated when you don't use it.

The floor is pure wood with a layer of cashmere blanket on top.

Zhu Shaoli touched the seat, his face was a layer of cowhide, and it was very elastic when he sat down.

"Third brother, how do you make this chair? It's so comfortable to sit on. ”

Zhu Shaoli's big ass sat and didn't forget to twist it.

"Beneath this cowhide is a plank. There were several layers of thick linen wrapped around the board. ”

What are you kidding, for this seat, he spent a lot of money, and a few pieces of cloth made this two-row seat. If you don't feel comfortable sitting anymore, you'll be speechless.

In fact, the cushion behind it is the same principle.

It's just that Zhu Shaoli hasn't realized that he wants to lean back on the sofa, so he hasn't felt it yet.

Zhu Ziyun leaned back, and Zhu Shaoli hurriedly leaned back when he saw it, and couldn't help but let out a comfortable 'huh'.

"Third brother, I originally thought that you always came to my place every once in a while to make tooth sacrifices, because you used all the monthly silver to buy snacks. I didn't expect to spend it all on this. ”

Zhu Shaoli said with emotion.

"If you want to customize this car, how much silver will you get. With your seat, I have to customize one for you first. ”

"Big brother, the rarest thing about this car is actually the four wheels outside. The younger brother has put a lot of effort into the problem of turning the four-wheeled carriage. I used a lot of materials to make these two axles. ”

Zhu Shaochen hurriedly advocated raising the price for himself.

But the most valuable thing about the axle is the axle sleeve on it, and it took a lot of effort for a blacksmith of this era to make it.

"Yes, Your Highness, the one that Your Highness turned to...... What's that called? Cogs...... Something called gear. But it cost a lot of money. The blacksmiths of our palace can't do it yet. In the end, I found an old blacksmith in Kaifeng City to get this thing right. ”

Lu Jiao'er also interjected from time to time, he was an old man in the palace and an old oilman.

"Well, the iron tools made by the blacksmiths in our house can't be used at all, and the teeth on it will be broken before they can be used, not to mention that they are easy to rust after a long time. The most important thing about this thing is that the hardness is enough, and the toughness is not good. In the end, I worked with the old blacksmith to get some new materials, so that I could use it. ”

Zhu Shaochen continued. He wouldn't tell Zhu Shaoli that in the end, he simply melted the copper and zinc together.

This alloy of copper was one of the most common practices in later generations.

But this is a trade secret for Zhu Shaochen! He's counting on this car to make a fortune.

"Okay, okay, I know, the price won't be less than yours." Zhu Shaoli naturally understood what it meant.

"Okay, with the big brother, this sentence is done. Let's go, then. Lu Jiao'er, drive! Zhu Shaochen said.

"Your Highness, shall we go to the prefect's yamen first?" Lu Shu'er asked.

"Yes, go to the prefect's yamen first. Lu Jiao'er, you are very good. I even know where the prefect's yamen is. ”

Zhu Shaochen and Lu Jiao'er laughed and scolded.

"For a while, driving this four-wheeled carriage, I didn't walk around the city a lot. I have long known how the prefect's yamen went. Lu Shu'er replied.

"Isn't this guard brother on the bus?"

Lu Jiao'er looked at Ni Poyu, who was still standing aside, and said.

"I'll sit with you."

Ni Poyu saw that there were still two empty positions next to Lu Jiao'er, and jumped to the position on Lu Jiao'er's right.

The steering wheel of Zhu Shaochen's car is placed in the center.

The main reason is that Zhu Shaochen doesn't know how to make the steering wheel to the left or right. This complex mechanical transmission method is not something he can simply imitate.

But that doesn't affect anything. Anyway, the driver's seat is still three positions, since the technology is not enough, then people will make up.

"Drive!"

Lu Shu'er waved his horsewhip, and the car walked slowly.

It was a two-horse cart, and it was naturally easy to pull only the four people on the cart.

Along the way, I saw that Lu Jiao'er was very skillful in driving the horses, coupled with the steering wheel control, and he was about to arrive at the door of the prefect's yamen in a while.

Ni Poyu saw Lu Jiao'er pulling the reins from the two horses, and the horses' footsteps slowly stopped.

He grabbed another handle-like thing and flicked it down. The car also came to a slow stop.

"There's a wooden pole attached to it, and my hand slowly touches the ground."

Lu Jiao'er saw that Ni Poyu was watching, so he patiently explained to him. Ni Poyu nodded and said I understood.

Zhu Shaochen really made the car move and stop.

As long as these two things can be qualified, then the car is already qualified and there is no problem.

"Two highnesses, the prefect's yamen has arrived." Ni Poyu called into the car.

"Big brother, let's go down too." Zhu Shaochen asked Zhu Shaoli.

"Let's go, you're in a good car, you're walking steadily and fast. Even the eldest brother, who usually only likes to ride horses and doesn't like to ride in a car, likes it. Zhu Shaoli praised.

"Big brother, the little brother will arrange production for you when he goes back. Let's get the errand done first. ”

Zhu Shaochen covered his mouth and smiled, this big brother likes this car. It seems that the first business is going to be done. It's how the price should be set.

"Who are you, in front of the prefect's yamen, parking is prohibited."

The two officials guarding the gate saw a strange carriage parked in front of the gate. hurriedly stepped forward to stop it.

"Bold! The prince and grandson of the Zhou Wangfu came to the prefect to discuss something. ”

Ni Poyu took out the waist card of the palace, "Hurry up and let your prefect come to greet you." ”

Zhu Shaoli came with him secretly, so Ni Poyu didn't dare to reveal his identity.

"This ...... Yes, Your Highness, please wait. The small ones will inform the adults. The servant hurriedly went in to report the news.