"Yaqi Snake, I can't imagine that Dongying still has this strange beast?"

Zhao Lin saw the report about the Baqi Snake, and his heart suddenly burst into surprise.

This piece of music says that this eight-qi big snake has a length of 100 zhang, can turn over the river and the sea, open mountains and crack stones, and is indeed an extremely rare beast.

Although this Yaqi big snake has been beheaded by Li Taibai.

But Zhao Lin was still surprised.

The Yaqi Snake was originally just a monster in the legend of Dongying, but now it has appeared in reality.

Does this mean that there is likely to be such a similar beast in the land of Middle-earth?

For example, the ancestral dragon in myths and legends, the four elephants and the like.

That's not something that the Yaki Orochi can compare.

But Zhao Lin quickly rejected the idea.

This kind of thing seems a little ridiculous.

If this is the case, wouldn't the world have been chaotic a long time ago?

......

Outside the city of Beijing, the Academy of Sciences is an important place.

It is strictly forbidden to enter without any people.

On the outskirts of this area, there are heavy guards.

The Academy of Sciences is now the most important department of the Great Song Dynasty, and what it controls is the important weapon of the Great Song Dynasty!

From the Academy of Sciences, great inventions such as firearms, hot air balloons, and steam engines were born one after another, which directly promoted the military and technological revolution of the Great Song Dynasty!

In the entire imperial court, no one dares to underestimate the existence of the Academy of Sciences now.

This is an institution more important than any yamen!

At this time, in the depths of that academy, it was overcrowded.

Many officials, large and small, from the Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Industry, under the leadership of Song Zhong and Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, came here to visit Liu Ji's steam locomotive test.

Most of the people present looked at the railroad tracks and steam locomotives in front of them, and there was a hint of novelty in their eyes.

Even if this steam locomotive looks weird and weird, why is there a layer of railroad tracks underneath?

What a mess of iron!

Many officials even had the idea of impeaching Liu Ji in their hearts.

But as soon as they heard that this was His Majesty's thought, they immediately became honest.

It's just that this steam locomotive, if it doesn't rely on horsepower to pull, can it really run?

Even Song Zhong, who is the secretary of the Academy of Sciences, is actually not very sure.

However, in those doubtful eyes, Liu Ji's face was not the slightest anxious, but he was preparing for the start of the steam locomotive with his assistants step by step.

In the sight of questioning, Liu Ji's heart was very excited, and the moment to witness the miracle had arrived!

If he was not completely sure, how could he dare to call so many officials over to observe?

Shh

Thundered!

Several loud noises in a row frightened the officials for a moment, but then they saw an extremely surprising scene!

The locomotive on the railroad tracks actually ran automatically, in front of everyone's eyes.

And it's getting faster and faster!

"It's... Did it really work?"

Whether it was Song Zhong, the secretary of the Academy of Sciences, or the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, they all showed a look of disbelief on their faces at this moment, obviously unable to believe that this steam locomotive really ran like a carriage.

And the speed is in no way inferior to a horse-drawn carriage!

Compared to the horse-drawn carriage, this steam locomotive is much larger, and when used for transportation, it is simply many times stronger than a horse-drawn carriage!

"A miracle, a miracle!"

The Ministry of Industry Shangshu looked excited, and almost danced on the spot, and then he looked solemnly at Song Zhong, the secretary of the Academy of Sciences next to him.

The two glanced at each other, and then made a joint decision.

"The steam locomotive has been successfully developed, this is really the artifact of the country!"

"Your Majesty and Prime Minister Zhuge should be immediately started to lay railroad tracks throughout the country!"

......

Daqing Palace.

The excerpts of Song Zhong and the Ministry of Industry Shangshu soon arrived in front of him.

"Steam locomotives, have you finally succeeded in researching them thoroughly?"

Zhao Lin's eyes suddenly glowed with a hint of essence.

This thing is not much different from the original train he remembers.

Of course, there is still a big gap compared to real trains.

In this regard, of course, Zhao Lin only approved two words: quasi-music.

The laying of railways can greatly shorten the distance between various places.

Whether it is used to transport goods or people, it will be very convenient.

And more importantly, it can be used to transport troops.

Once the railway network is laid, the ultra-long-distance transportation of troops can be shortened from several months to a few days.

This undoubtedly stabilized the national foundation of the Great Song Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Li Taibai has returned from Dongying and is waiting outside the hall. ”

At this moment, the eunuch walked in and reported to Zhao Lin on the throne of the dragon chair.

"Announce him in. ”

Zhao Lin put down the fold.

On Dongying's side, the dust should have settled.

As for Xiang Yu's army, it should take time to rush back.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Li Taibai did not return alone, behind him, there was another great master. ”

The eunuch said respectfully.

"Another Grand Master?"

Zhao Lin looked at the eunuch in front of him and frowned.

Li Taibai, who is this bringing back?

After a while, two figures entered the main hall.

"Minister Li Taibai knocks to see Your Majesty!"

Li Taibai bowed slightly towards Zhao Lin.

And the figure brought in by Li Taibai knelt on the ground with a puff, "Sinner Miyamoto, see Your Majesty!"

"Miyamoto?"

Zhao Lin was slightly surprised, "Are you from Dongying?"

Zhao Lin's voice fell.

"Exactly. ”

Master Miyamoto couldn't help but shudder.

He knew very well what kind of policy the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty was implementing towards Dongying.

That's genocidal policy!

Not a single Dongying person is going to stay!

Master Miyamoto didn't think that His Majesty the Emperor would easily open up to him.

"Your Majesty, the minister traveled to Dongying and found that Miyamoto is still a talent, so he wants to recruit him for His Majesty and work for His Majesty!"

Li Taibai still hung his head and said in a low voice.

Seeing Li Taibai's appearance, Master Miyamoto became more and more shocked in his heart.

Li Taibai, in his eyes, is a fairy-like figure.

Even the vicious and monstrous Baqi Snake was killed by Li Taibai.

And now, this Lord Shijian Immortal is actually in front of His Majesty the Emperor, so respectful, like a tame sheep.

Who is this emperor of the Great Song Dynasty?

can make Li Taibai's attitude so respectful.

It seems that his life and death today are all maintained by the thoughts of His Majesty the Emperor.

Master Miyamoto only hopes that even if His Majesty the Emperor wants to kill him, he must not torture him and give him a good time.

"Since it was Li Aiqing's strong recommendation, I would consider it. ”

Zhao Lin's gaze fell on Master Miyamoto, and said lightly: "Master Miyamoto, what do you think of yourself?"

"Are you willing to join me under the command of the Great Song Dynasty and serve me?"

Zhao Lin's face was light.

But when these words fell into the ears of Master Miyamoto, it was like being pardoned!

"The grass people are willing!"

Master Miyamoto immediately bowed his hand, grateful.