The traffic problem has been plaguing Jiang Xingchen for a long time, and the transportation of materials is too laborious, even if it uses a rhinoceros, it can't meet his needs, it's too slow!

So the bet he made with the old man earlier was not exactly for fun, he had already had the idea of studying trains in his heart.

But at that time, the research on alloys was still in the initial stage, rubber, seamless steel pipes, machine tools were not available, the production capacity was far from reaching, and the iron ore was not enough!

Only now, with iron ore and machine tools, rubber and cold drilling technology should soon be worked out, and the train plan can be started.

But the train is not something that can be made in a day or two. Although Jiang Xingchen had seen the steam locomotive in the museum in his previous life and listened to a general introduction, he only knew a little about it.

Moreover, the steam locomotive is only a part, and the construction of the railway is also a big project! The materials, specifications, sizes, and spacing of the rails must be carefully studied! There are also gravel, sleepers, exploration terrain, etc., and the work that needs to be done is great!

Originally, he wanted to choose the route to the east of Sanling, after all, it was only more than 100 miles. But after thinking about it, I gave up, there are many wetlands on this route, and it took a lot of manpower, material and financial resources to build the highway in the first place, and it must be more troublesome to build the railway...... After careful study, he finally set the direction in the direction of Hongyuan City.

First of all, the resources of Hongyuan City are richer than those of the three collars in the east, and because of the vast mountains at its back, there are many merchants and mercenaries here. Secondly, from Hongyuan City to the west, that is, on the side of Xingchenling, although there are several small towns along the way, the road is very difficult to walk. It's all people stepping out of the dirt road. Finally, there is no need to cross rivers, wetlands, hills and other difficulties along the way.

After thinking about it. Jiang Xingchen went to the research institute and told Xian Ning about his plan.

Xian Ning's excitement when she heard it can be imagined, she already knew about the train, and she asked Jiang Xingchen after the old man made a bet with Jiang Xingchen. Although doing scientific research requires a wealth of imagination, she felt incredible when she heard Jiang Xingchen's explanation at that time, and she had long been looking forward to the start of this big project.

Jiang Xingchen tried his best to say everything he knew, and Xian Ning's expression gradually became solemn. According to Jiang Xingchen, this project is not something that can be won by the research institute. Not to mention the head of the steam locomotive, the rails alone are enough to study, what kind of alloy to use, and what method to make that I-shape. The length and weight of the rails are all required, and some craftsmen must be selected to come in!

In addition, the steam locomotive head, that is, to make the entire locomotive into a steam engine, you have to make rubber and seamless steel pipes first......

"Sir, the wheels of the train are iron, and the rails are iron. The contact surface between the two is smooth, so can you run?" asked a researcher, I don't know when. Jiang Xingchen and Xian Ning were already surrounded by people, all listening to Jiang Xingchen's explanation.

As soon as this person asked, Jiang Xingchen was stunned, he really didn't know this question, and he didn't know what the principle was.

Xian Ning didn't expect it, and also looked at Jiang Xingchen with some doubts. Wait for him to reply.

The corners of Jiang Xingchen's mouth twitched, and he said, "I will definitely be able to run." As for your question, it's very good! You can observe this detail...... Well, I'll leave that to you. Just take it as an assessment, and when you come up with it, come to me, and there will be a reward!"

"Okay!" A group of researchers nodded vigorously, with a smile on the corner of their mouths! What they like most is to study the unknown, Jiang Xingchen's move is on their minds.

Xian Ning kept staring at Jiang Xingchen, revealing a playful smile.

Jiang Xingchen glanced at Xian Ning, his old face was a little red, he said a few more words casually, and hurriedly said goodbye and fled. Behind him, Xian Ning giggled.

After Jiang Xingchen left, he immediately went to find Duan Qingshi, he needed to find two senior craftsmen, and the Duan family was the authority in terms of civil engineering!

Duan Qingshi was stunned, he now wants to repair the new town, and he has to study the construction of the expansion of the city, and the people at hand are tight.

Jiang Xingchen then told Duan Qingshi about the railway and trains. After he finished speaking, Duan Qingshi looked at him like a madman, he could transport millions of catties at a time, and it only took two (moon hours) from Hongyuan City to Xingchen Ling, so let's talk nonsense!

This was just Duan Qingshi's first reaction, and then his expression changed! Jiang Xingchen didn't seem to be talking nonsense before he came up with something new, just like paper, cement, grenades, who would have thought of it...... In that case, this time it must be true.

Since it was true, Duan Qingshi was excited! Construction needs materials, a large number of materials are needed, and transportation consumes the most, if there is such a thing as Lord Jiang said, then ......

"I'll immediately mobilize two of the best craftsmen for you, no! two are enough, I'll write a letter to my family, and let the other projects go first, and mobilize two more people to ......come over," Duan Qingshi's voice trembled a little.

"There don't be so many people!" Jiang Xingchen waved his hand, after the Great War of the Empire, nearly a hundred cities and towns were destroyed, and it was the busiest time for the major construction firms and construction families. The train is not a matter of one or two days, two high-level craftsmen will do!

Coming out of Duan Qingshi's side, Jiang Xingchen went to the blacksmith's side again, asking them to fully cooperate with Xian Ning before returning to the Lord's Mansion.

The research of the train Jiang Xingchen has been completely handed over to the research institute in the near future, and he has other things to do, such as the restoration of the tea garden, the situation in the southern wilderness, and how to restart the new town after the repair.

When he was pondering, his subordinates came down to report that the head of the Hua family and Wang Lun were waiting outside.

Jiang Xingchen understood what was going on as soon as he heard it, he smiled, nodded and said, "Let them in!"

The head of the Hua family and Wang Lun entered the house, and when they saw Jiang Xingchen, they smiled bitterly: "Sir, you should know why we came, right?"

"Your emperor's idea! Actually, they have thought too much!" Jiang Xingchen pointed to the chair and asked them to sit down! In fact, Jiang Xingchen didn't have any opinion on Moon Shadow and Da Li, is it normal for Mingzhe to protect himself! The relationship between the two sides can still be the same as before, after all, the cooperation between the two sides is still mutually beneficial. It's just that if the two emperors want to go further in the relationship between the two sides, it is unlikely!

"Sir, our emperor asked me to explain to you......."

Jiang Xingchen waved his hand and interrupted the words of the head of the Hua family: "You go back and tell your emperor that you will still be partners in the future, so they don't have to worry! Your Hua family has my business, and the same is true for the Wang family, besides, I still have a cold iron mine in the Moon Shadow, and the cursed land is also leaving!"

Wang Lun smiled: "I just said I don't want to come, how can the lord do this!"

Jiang Xingchen shook his head slightly, and said, "Don't talk about this, let's talk about business!

As soon as the business was mentioned, the expressions of the two were not good, and the head of the flower family shook his head and sighed: "Now the shop is basically closed! The soap has long been sold out, and the money for the ordered perfume has also been refunded!"

Jiang Xingchen frowned, nodded and said, "You don't have to worry, just wait, as soon as the production resumes here, it will be easy for you there!"

"I know, I've been waiting for him ever since I knew that the Lord was fine in the desert!"

Jiang Xingchen turned his head to look at Wang Lun, his expression sank, compared to the loss of the Wang family, the problems in the Hua family's business were almost not a problem.

"Tell me how big the loss of the Wang family is! Do you know who did it, and it is also Chongming Island?" Jiang Xingchen asked.

Wang Lun's eyes were a little red, and his eyes showed a thick sadness, and he said in a low voice: "I didn't travel with the fleet, I heard from the children who fled back that I was attacked by a fleet flying pirate flags...... Mung Bean destroyed their two ships, but a master suddenly appeared on the other side and sank Mung Bean into the deep sea......! The fleet has been ransacked, and more than 30 sons and more than 300 of the Wang family will be killed!"

Jiang Xingchen's eyes narrowed, and he said lightly: "Heilang? and Chongming Island...... That master should be the ancestor of Chongming Island......."

Slowly exhaling, Jiang Xingchen patted Wang Lun's shoulder and said, "How much the Wang family has lost, I will double it for you when I go back! The land of the cursed has already started to build ships, and it won't be long before you can go to sea!"

Wang Lun thought for a while and said, "Sir, all we build are three-story treasure ships, if there is no big ship, I am afraid it will be ....... to go to sea."

Jiang Xingchen sneered: "Who said that there is no big ship, we can buy it! Chongming Island is not sold, Sizhou Island is not sold, I don't believe that Mandan Island is not sold...... There are so many big islands overseas!"

As he spoke, Jiang Xingchen stood up and ordered someone to arrange for the two of them to rest!

After the two left, Jiang Xingchen pondered for a moment and muttered, "Sizhou Island, Southern Wilderness, overseas...... It seems that we have to take the initiative and solve the problem of the Southern Wilderness first...... Then I have to go to sea as much as possible, once the rubber production begins, I am afraid that the more than 1,000 barrels in my hand will not be enough!"

After a long while, Jiang Xingchen got up and went to the station of the Bauhinia Mercenary Group.

When he arrived at Bauhinia, Jiang Xingchen first went to see the injuries of the fourth and second brothers, and after seeing that they were in good condition, they found Mo Hongxian.

"Sister Hongxian, I want to ask you something?" Jiang Xingchen's tone was a little stern.

"Oh, what's the matter, you still came to me in person?" Seeing Jiang Xingchen's expression, Mo Hongxian also became solemn, this matter must be not small.

"I want Sister Hongxian to take Bauhinia to the Southern Wilderness! There are three things in total, to help Da Futeng, understand the damage to ylang-ylang, and finally contact Yanhe!"

Mo Hongxian frowned when she heard this: "Now that the old man is not here, Pink has not returned, and even Zhao Danqing's leg injury has not healed, if I leave, ......"

Jiang Xingchen said: "Don't worry at home, several army commanders are here! With them sitting here, there will be no problem! Besides, isn't there still Xiaoxiang!"

Mo Hongxian thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, when will I leave?"

"The sooner the better!" Jiang Xingchen nodded and said, "I will ask Zhao Danqing to arrange for an iron sword man to follow, they have been to the Southern Wilderness, and they are quite familiar! There are also two craftsmen, as well as a hundred private soldiers!"

"So many people?" Mo Hongxian exclaimed! (To be continued) R466