The invention of the automobile, for the second industry, has a very great role in promoting, not only to facilitate people's lives, but also to shorten the distance between people, to promote the transformation of transportation, to drive the development of the economy, and to promote the rapid development of internal combustion engine and other technologies. (Book)

Although China in this field of automobiles compared with Europe ten years later, but China's automobile development foothold is much higher than Europe, when Europe is still burning kerosene three-wheeled vehicles are popular, China at the beginning of the introduction of gasoline as fuel four-wheeled vehicles, and whether it is the shape or structure, are more reasonable, which makes China's automobile industry at the beginning ahead of Europe and the United States. In addition, based on automobiles, Wang Yuze and asked automobile factories to study heavy-duty trucks. The role of trucks in promoting economic and strategic development has become even more important, and Wang Yuze has planned to build the Praetorian Guard, which was reorganized by instructors, into the world's first motorized force in the next few years.

However, due to the constraints of production capacity, the production of automobiles is very low, and it can only be given priority to the government and the military. However, with the implementation of industrial standardization and the establishment of more automobile factories, the output of Chinese automobiles will only increase, and when the time comes, it will not only be able to meet domestic needs, but also be exported to Europe and the United States and other countries.

The world in 96 years is very calm, but under this calm, there is an undercurrent. In order to cope with the aggressive rise of Germany and China in the Far East, the British Navy accelerated the construction of the remaining warships of the "Majesty class", and the battleships of the next class, the first ship of the "Old Man Star" "Old Man Star", the second ship "Giant" and the third ship "Ocean" have already started construction. And for battleships of this class, the British Navy intends to build a total of six. Moreover, it is reported that the design of the "Dreadnought-class" battleship, the next level of battleships of the British Navy, has also been completed and is ready to start construction.

The Royal Navy's aggressive construction of battleships also put great pressure on other countries. As far as China is concerned, because it is separated by half a world, it cannot feel the pressure of the British Navy for the time being, and although the "Chinese fleet" of the British Navy has repeatedly increased its warships, it can no longer pose a threat to the Chinese Navy as the Chinese Navy becomes stronger and stronger. In addition, it will not be long before the Chinese Navy's brand-new class of warships will be launched and outfitted, which will undoubtedly shock the whole world at that time. By then all nations will find that their battleships, whether they are in service or under construction, or still on design drawings, will all be obsolete. The tide of naval battleships will be guided by China.

At the end of 96 years, the "Fuji" and "Yashima" battleships ordered by the Japanese Navy in Britain returned to China, and this improved version of the British Navy's "Monarchy" class battleships has extremely powerful combat power, which is slightly stronger than the "Plateau" class battleships equipped by China. Although it will take some time for the two battleships to return to China to form combat effectiveness, it has also given the Japanese Navy a certain amount of confidence. This, coupled with the fact that Japan had begun to build two "Shikishima-class" battleships "Hatsuse" and "Mikasa", as well as a series of cruisers and mine-strike ships, allowed the Japanese Navy to enter a rapid revival.

96 years is undoubtedly a year of rapid development for China. The government's large-scale investment in transportation, industry, education, and a large number of fixed assets has enabled China's economy to develop by leaps and bounds, with the total economic output more than doubling that of last year, and the fiscal revenue reaching 570 million yuan, more than double that of last year. In total, it even surpassed the UK. Britain's fiscal revenue in 96 was only 112 million pounds, which was only 450 million yuan when converted into Chinese dollars. It's just that compared with the UK, China has too many places to spend money, industry needs to be upgraded, a lot of foreign debts that are due need to be repaid, and investment in infrastructure and industry makes China's fiscal revenue still not rich, far less than that of the UK. In addition, in terms of per capita income, it is far behind the United Kingdom, only one-twentieth of the United Kingdom. China still has a long, long road to go. However, it also gave great encouragement to China's elites, and everyone knew that if it continued to develop rapidly, China would one day be able to catch up with and surpass Britain.

After the beginning of '97, China's large-scale construction has been carried out in an orderly manner, with the opening of a large number of railways and highways, China's central government and local governments have become more and more closely connected, promoting economic development at the same time, but also increasing the central government's control over local governments, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone. China's territory is too large, and it is very difficult to control the border areas. Construction of the Beijing-Kulun railway has begun and is expected to be completed and opened to traffic in three years. The railway from Beijing to Dihua is also under intense construction, because it only needs to be linked to the railway from Xi'an to Dihua built in western Sichuan, so the amount of work is not very large, and it will be completed and opened to traffic before the end of next year, and the whole of China has entered a thriving stage of development.

This is a weekend, Wang Yuze once again gathered cabinet members and military giants, and all arrived in Nanyuan, Beijing. Since last year, the construction of a Chinese air base has begun here. It's just that the Chinese Air Force is too small compared to the army and navy, with less than 10,000 people in the whole army, and the main weapons are less than 100 airships. If it weren't for the fact that both Wang Xiao and Wang Yuze had great confidence in the Air Force, I am afraid that the military would have demanded the reduction of this branch of the armed forces, which costs a lot of money and does not have much actual combat power.

"Old Bear, you think this thing can really fly? Just a few pieces of wood and the skin of the canvas are fixed together, which can fly into the sky? Cai Yun asked after turning around the real plane on the runway.

"How do I know? However, the emperor said that if he can fly to the sky, he should be able to fly to the sky! Otherwise, the emperor called us here with great fanfare, wouldn't this be a slap in the face? Xiong Wu said. Although, he didn't have much confidence in this plane, which was several meters long and looked like a bird in front of a huge airship. Even if this so-called plane can fly into the sky, how useful can it be?

The cabinet members completely regarded this trip as a play. Since Wang Yuze has a good mouthful, those of them who are courtiers naturally have to do their best to do what they like.

"Mr. Otto, have you checked it out? Are you sure it's foolproof? "Wang Yuze, accompanied by Air Force Commander Long Feiyu, Air Force Major General, said to the designer and pilot of the aircraft, Otto? Lirinthal asked.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, don't worry, I promise there is no problem. But you must remember your promise, and if I succeed, you will give me the title of count! "German Otto? Lilinthal said confidently.

"Of course there is no problem." Wang Yuze said with a smile.

Otto? Lirinthal was a German engineer and gliding aviator, and one of the world's aviation pioneers. He was the first to design and build a practical glider, known as the "father of gliders". Historically, he died last year because of the failure of gliding. It's just that now Otto? Lilinthal was attracted to China five years ago to conduct research on flying, so he is still alive and well.

The plane in front of you, codenamed "Flying Dragon", has a double-layer wing, the aircraft is 65 meters long, the wingspan is 2 meters, and the whole aircraft weighs 20 kilograms. In Wang Yuze's eyes, this can be described as extremely simple. However, this will open a new era in the history of human aviation.

At 9 a.m., after a qiē was ready, Otto? Lilinthal got on the plane. With the help of the crew, the engines on the aircraft were started. The engine made a "thud" sound, and the propeller spun rapidly. As the propellers spun faster and faster, the plane gained kinetic energy and began to taxi down the runway.

Slowly, the plane ran faster and faster, and after gaining enough lift, the nose of the plane first left the ground, and then the whole plane flew up. "Oh, the cake seller! I'm really flying! "Otto? Li Linger shouted.

The onlookers were also dumbfounded, in their eyes, this kind of child's thing can really fly, which is much more than they imagined.

Although the flight did not last long, only three minutes in total, and a distance of about a thousand meters at a distance of 50 meters above the ground, the first flight of the aircraft was undoubtedly a great success.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, we succeeded, we really succeeded!" Otto? Li Linger shouted excitedly, and a happy smile appeared in his eyes. He has been fighting to fly since he was 4 years old, and now, he has finally succeeded.

"Yes, Otto, you are very good, you will change the world!" Wang Yuze was also overjoyed. This is more than six years ahead of the Wright brothers in the United States, and this will give China more time to improve and develop an aircraft that can be used in real combat. While all eyes were still on land and sea, China was already marching into the sky. Although the current aircraft is far from being able to undertake combat missions, with the development of science and technology, the aircraft will undoubtedly become the dominant force in the air. And the Chinese Air Force also has the opportunity to become the master of the world's skies.

"General Long Feiyu, I will ask the cabinet to allocate a special amount of military expenditure for the improvement and research of more advanced aircraft, and I hope that there will be successful development of aircraft that can be used in actual combat as soon as possible!" Wang Yuze said solemnly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Long Feiyu immediately took the order.

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