Chu Ze patiently explained the structure and working principle of the Zhan coupler, and the craftsmen listened very carefully and raised their own questions from time to time.

"I kind of understand that with this coupler as a connection, the locomotive and the carriage can be quickly assembled and separated as needed." A young craftsman suddenly realized.

"That's right, you understand very quickly. This is key to improving the efficiency of rail transport. Chu Ze said approvingly: "This task will be handed over to you, I believe that you can do it competently and complete it well." ”

"Yes! I'm going to do my best! The young craftsman replied, his heart filled with excitement.

Being able to undertake such an important task is the greatest affirmation of my skills.

He will live up to his high expectations through his own efforts.

Under Chu Ze's careful guidance, the young craftsman carried out a lot of experiments and tests, repeatedly experimenting with different materials and structures.

After a long period of painstaking exploration, he finally succeeded in trial-producing a compact and practical Zhan-style automatic coupler.

"Try it and see how it goes?" He asked cautiously.

Chu Ze stepped forward to check the operation of the coupler, and the crisp sound it made when it was running was like the most beautiful music.

"Well done! This coupler is well-made and runs very smoothly. Chu Ze praised.

"Thank you for your appreciation!" The young craftsman was flattered, but also sincerely proud and gratified.

After the successful production of the Zhan coupler, the simple freight car was quickly designed.

Watching the first carriage being pulled by the locomotive and slowly passing by, Chu Ze and the craftsmen were excited.

"Great, with the freight wagon, our railway transportation function has been initially realized!" Chu Ze couldn't help but praise.

"These achievements all depend on the planning and guidance of the prince!" The leader of the craftsmen said from the bottom of his heart.

"We will continue to work this basis to create more diverse carriages and make the railway transportation business more complete!" Other craftsmen also said.

After a painstaking effort, the first steam locomotive and the improvised freight car were finally built, and the high-profile commissioning came.

On this day, Chu Ze and the craftsmen excitedly gathered beside the specially built test tracks, watching the locomotive pull a few simple freight cars slowly, all of them were enthusiastic and high-spirited.

"Whew, it's moving!" A young craftsman said excitedly: "We have been waiting for this moment for a long, long time! ”

"That's right, it's the brainchild of our veins!" The other craftsmen couldn't hide their excitement.

"Please be quiet and pay close attention to the commissioning." Chu Ze stared intently at the train and reminded.

When the craftsmen heard this, they all quieted down and watched with full attention to this "iron horse" that they had worked hard to make day and night.

"Babble, it's going to start! Our hard work is about to come to life! An older craftsman muttered to himself with tears in his eyes.

He couldn't contain the excitement in his heart, because the train was like their child, witnessing their countless days and nights of hard work.

"Boom—"

With a deep whistle, the first steam train began to crawl slowly.

Thick white smoke gushes out of the chimney, and the wheels collide with the rails with an even "clang" sound.

"Great, running smoothly!" Chu Ze watched the train gradually accelerate and said excitedly.

"It's accelerating! Behold, run so fast! The craftsmen were also excited, staring at the train intently, for fear of missing a single detail.

The locomotive drove the carriage on the test track, the speed getting faster and faster, and the white smoke drifted backwards.

The drivetrain is functioning normally and all the figures are within the expected range.

"God forbid! It's all working fine! The leader of the craftsmen was already in tears.

The doubts and uneasiness of his skills that had been in place for many days were now gone, replaced by a genuine pride and joy in this masterpiece.

Just then, the train passed around the bend and shook slightly, but quickly adjusted back and continued to run smoothly.

"Oops, there was a bit of wobble when I turned just now, and this needs to be optimized." Chu Ze keenly noticed this subtle dynamic and frowned slightly.

"Yes! We will set out to improve the smoothness of the cornering of the body. The craftsmen immediately said they would be interested in improving the problem.

They understand that even the slightest shortcoming can affect the entire project and must be constantly improved.

After nearly a quarter of an hour of trial operation, the train finally slowed down and came to a quiet stop in front of the craftsmen.

"Great!" "It's a miracle!" The craftsmen gathered around, and they couldn't hide the ecstasy in their hearts.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I sincerely admire your achievements!" Chu Ze also showed an encouraging smile.

He knows how hard the craftsmen have put in, so he knows better than anyone what this success means.

"It's all thanks to the prince's planning and careful guidance!" The leader of the craftsmen said excitedly, and the other craftsmen nodded heavily.

Without Chu Ze's sharp vision and forward-looking thinking, they would never have been able to do this.

"Don't be humble, your ingenuity and wisdom are the key." Chu Ze continued to praise: "Okay, the first step has been taken, and we have to continue to work hard to sharpen it to a more perfect point!" ”

"Yes! We will live up to the high expectations of the prince! "The craftsmen are full of confidence.

Receiving Chu Ze's affirmation strengthened their determination to continue to move forward.

Looking at the craftsmen cheering around the locomotive, Chu Ze couldn't help but smile.

The birth of the first steam locomotive opened a new chapter in human mechanical civilization.

And that's just the beginning!

Next, the construction of the railway station was also preliminarily completed.

"According to the requirements of the prince, we have reserved enough space in the pit stop square for future expansion." A craftsman reported.

"We deliberately added greenery around the station building, which is both beautiful and environmentally friendly." Another craftsman also said.

"I designed the ticket hall to be spacious and airy, and reserved a ticket window." A young craftsman said excitedly.

After Chu Ze checked them one by one, he was very satisfied with their design and ingenuity.

Under his careful guidance, Fengyang Railway Station quickly formed a preliminary scale, the station building is spacious and bright, the functional areas are reasonably divided, and sufficient expansion space is reserved, and the overall style is basically the same as that of modern stations.

"Great, you did it!" Looking at the station that was beginning to take shape, Chu Ze praised: "This is unprecedented in the world, and your merits will be remembered!" ”

"Thank you for your love!" The craftsmen were flattered and sincerely proud.

It is a great honor for them to be involved in such an epoch-making project. (End of chapter)