"President, are we sure that we will send troops to defeat Li Zicheng?" Zhou Fugui asked with some concern.

"Of course, our Zhou army can defeat Li Zicheng, Li Zicheng claims to the outside world that there are millions of troops, in fact, it would be good to have three or four hundred thousand soldiers and horses who can fight, and then the emperor will send a general to lead 100,000 soldiers and horses to set off with us." Zhou Xian was still quite confident that his modern troops would defeat Li Zicheng's peasant army.

Everyone felt relieved when they heard Zhou Xian's words, and they all felt that this battle was feasible.

"We still have a month to prepare, Daniel Zhang, you hurry up to train recruits, and Zhao Laoyan hurry up to produce more cannons and guns." Zhou Xian commanded the two.

"The president can rest assured that after these months of training, our recruits have already become qualified soldiers, ensuring that everyone will not drop the chain when they go to the battlefield." Daniel Zhang said confidently.

Zhao Laoyan also stood up and said: "We have produced 20,000 semi-automatic rifles, 3,000 fully automatic machine guns, 100,000 grenades, three of the latest 280-caliber heavy guns, 300 mortars, and 2,000 mines. ”

After Zhou Xian heard Zhao Laoyan's report, he said happily: "With the blessing of Director Zhao's weapon, our chances of winning are greater." ”

Although everyone didn't know very well what the weapon produced by Zhao Laoyan was, when they saw Zhou Xian's happy appearance, they knew that it must be a very powerful weapon.

"This time, 40,000 troops were dispatched, with Daniel Zhang as the commander-in-chief, and Xiang Shaoyun as the deputy commander on the side." Zhou Xian no longer hesitated and ordered.

Daniel Zhang and Xiang Shaoyun hurriedly stood up and saluted, "I will not fail in my mission." ”

"I hope you can return triumphantly soon!"

At this time, Zhou Xian looked at Zhou Fugui and said, "There is still a month to go, Uncle Zhou, you arrange for someone to set up a food processing factory immediately, and solve the problem of food for the soldiers who go out on the expedition." ”

"Yes, I will arrange for the establishment of a food factory immediately, but what kind of food should we prepare for the soldiers who go out on the expedition?" Zhou Fugui asked.

"When you come to me after you set up a food factory, I'll tell them what needs to be made."

Everything has been explained, and when Zhou Xian was about to end the meeting, Xu Qiang stood up and said: "Master, our railway to Datong Mansion has been completed, you see when to let the steam engine train run for a trial run." ”

Hearing that the railway was repaired, Zhou Xian was overjoyed, "Yes, Xu Qiang, the speed at which you repair the railway is very fast, good, good." ”

Then Zhou Xian said to Zhao Bugui: "Team Leader Zhao, immediately start to move the steam train to the railway and prepare for a test run." ”

"Yes, President, I'll arrange it as soon as I get back." Zhao Bugui stood up and agreed.

After a while, the meeting was dismissed.

As soon as Zhou Xian returned to the mansion, he wrote down the processing methods of instant noodles, compressed biscuits, canned pork and other foods.

With this food, the soldiers did not have to go hungry to fight, and when they had fruit, they would make some canned fruit.

After the food factory has processed the food needed by the army, it can continue to produce it and sell it in the market, so it is expected that this new food will be very popular.

The next morning, when Zhou Xian was still sleeping, he heard Xiaoqing shouting about himself outside, and Zhou Xian had to reluctantly get out of bed.

Xiaoqing saw Zhou Xian come out and said excitedly: "My lord, Xu Qiang came to you early in the morning, saying that the train is ready, let the adult go to test the train." ”

When Zhou Xian heard the news, his face was overjoyed, "It's really good news, Ting'er, let's go and see the first steam train in our Xingjing." ”

Zhou Xian came to the main hall, Xu Qiang was waiting for Zhou Xian here, and when he saw Zhou Xian come out, he hurriedly saluted: "Meet Master, Master." ”

"Well, why is it so early, I heard that your train will be installed in the future and can be tested?" Zhou Xian said with a smile.

"Yes, it's all ready, just wait for the master to go." Xu Qiang said excitedly.

"Then what are you waiting for, let's go." After saying that, the four of them walked to the train station.

When Zhou Xian came to the train station, it was already full of people, all of whom were people who came to see the excitement after getting the news.

The four of them made their way through the crowd to the platform, where they saw the steam train, which was backed by ten carriages, all made of steel and emitting a unique metallic luster, like a steel beast lying there.

The cadres of Xingjing had already come here, and when they saw Zhou Xian coming, everyone gathered around.

Zhou Xian looked at everyone and then at the steam train, and said with a smile: "Everyone get on the train and feel the charm of the steam train." ”

After saying that, he took the lead and walked to the first carriage.

The crowd also followed onto the train, one carriage could accommodate more than a hundred people, and soon all ten carriages were full.

At this time, the steam engine of the train had already begun to work, and after hearing the sound of "woo woo", the train began to move slowly.

The sound of "clang, clang, clang" is getting louder and louder.

"It's moving! It's moving! Look! ”

"It's incredible, it can move on its own without a horse, it's amazing!"

"I'm not dreaming, am I?"

When the surrounding people saw the steam train moving, they all started talking excitedly.

The train started slowly, but slowly, Zhou Xian sat by the window and watched the speed of the train, feeling that it was only about five yards now.

There were still people outside the train, shouting excitedly and chasing the train.

The train began to get faster and faster, and those who were chasing were gradually thrown farther and farther away.

At this time, someone rode a horse to catch up with the train, and after another ten minutes or so, the horse could no longer catch up with the train.

Looking at the trees outside the window, Zhou Xian estimated that the train should be about fifty yards at this time.

Although this is nothing to Zhou Xian, who has taken the high-speed rail, it is quite good for the current Ming Dynasty, and it is completely enough for transportation.

Next, as long as you build railways everywhere, you will be able to reach your destination quickly when you go out.

Unlike Zhou Xian's feelings, everyone on the train felt nervous and scared.

"Don't be afraid, the train is safe, just get used to it."

Hearing Zhou Xian's words, everyone relaxed, looked up at the scenery outside the window, and felt that the scenery here was so beautiful for the first time.

Ten minutes later, the train arrived at the platform of Datong Province, and after the train stopped, everyone stepped off the train.

After Zhou Xian got out of the car, he saw Teng Haoran, and hurriedly walked up to see Teng Haoran.

"Let Lord Teng wait here for a long time."

"I've just arrived, is this your Xingjing's steam train? Sure enough, it was as huge as a steel beast, and it was amazing that it could still run and bring so many people over. Teng Haoran praised.