Chapter 1723: Preparation for the Universal Exposition
Chu Yun led a group of people to return to the capital from Tianjin Guard on an iron train. Early in the morning, several cars came to pick him up, and the guards of the military master's mansion rode bicycles and guarded the two cars with muskets on their backs.
As cars and bicycles appeared more and more frequently in the capital, the guards of the military master's mansion also purchased several cars and dozens of bicycles to increase the power of the motor.
Automobile technology is gradually mature, especially with the emergence of inflatable rubber tires and the car structure is stronger, Chu Yun is now accustomed to traveling in four-wheel cars.
"The capital city has flourished much more than when he left."
Chu Yun clearly had left for two or three years, but he keenly felt the changes in the capital. He could see that there were obviously many bicycles on the main street of the capital, and even cars could see passing by!
You should know that before leaving Beijing, although the engine technology was mature and the more practical four-wheeled cars had already come out, it had not been officially promoted to the market, and less than 100 cars were circulated.
Now, with the frequency of passing cars, it seems that factories have begun to officially promote cars to the outside world.
It seems that I need to pay attention to car production. Chu Yun thought secretly.
It can be bought before the car is promoted. The cars driving on the streets of Beijing are obviously well-known people.
At this time, cars were like bicycles from ten years ago, and they were even more expensive. Most people could not buy them even if they had money. Instead, bicycles became a new symbol of luxury and identity.
It’s not that Chu Yun doesn’t want to promote three-wheeled cars or four-wheeled cars, but he thinks that at the current price of cars, medium-sized families can’t afford it, let alone thousands of households.
He is waiting for the emergence of a new technology - the Ford Model T and assembly line.
After obtaining the T-car and car assembly line technology, a factory and car production assembly line is established, let alone 100 cars, even 10,000 T-cars will not be a problem. Only medium-sized families can afford it.
In addition to the most important engine, it is still very difficult to popularize cars. It is not just a road problem, but a question of whether the gasoline reserves are enough and whether the parts required to assemble cars can be provided in a timely manner.
Chu Yun was thinking that the mixed convoy of four-wheeled cars and bicycles he was in returned to the military master's mansion.
The military master's mansion is still the same as before, not very big, but it makes Chu Yun feel like he is going home.
"You don't have to buy vegetables anymore. The journey is hard, just let the chef cook." Chu Yun stopped Xiao Xiuer and others from planning to arrange the meals themselves.
Ling'er and Xue'er returned home and were very happy. They couldn't wait to see the short-tailed kangaroo in the courtyard.
In the past, the Oceania Expedition Team sent two short-tailed dwarf kangaroos to Chu Yun as pets, and they have always lived in the military master's mansion. Now the second and third generations of short-tailed dwarf kangaroos are still alive.
"Brother, it seems that these mice have a baby again."
Ling Xueer squatted outside the cabin of a short-tailed kangaroo, carried out the third-generation kangaroo, and found that there was a kangaroo that had never been seen before in the bag on its abdomen.
"This is not a mouse, it is a kangaroo." Ling'er also walked over and looked at the newborn curiously.
Seeing that the two children were interested in animals, Chu Yun suddenly thought of the preparations for the Wanguo Zoo and Botanical Garden.
He ordered garrisons from all over the country to collect new animals and plant species to be transported to the capital to establish a live animal and plant gene bank.
This matter is not just a face-saving project. Indeed, the existence of the Wanguo Zoo and Botanical Garden will make the Wanguo Expo more brilliant in four years, but the Wanguo Zoo and Botanical Garden will have huge potential value in scientific research, especially biology and medical research.
In particular, some species will inevitably die due to the arrival of the industrial age. At that time, countries may only see these surviving species in the Wanguo Zoo and Botanical Garden in China. In other words, in the future, the Wanguo Zoo and Botanical Garden in China will become a paradise that biologists and pharmacists around the world yearn for.
Automobile Industry, Zoo and Botanical Garden...
Chu Yun was in a hurry. The World Expo four years later was not just as simple as demonstrating its strength to the countries and establishing a world order, but also taking this opportunity to accelerate industrial construction.
In order to hold the World Expo, it is necessary to re-plan the urban layout and vigorously develop various industries, otherwise it will not be able to shock the kings, nobles and envoys who came.
This is an opportunity to carry out drastic industrial construction.
"Sir, are you thinking about something?" Ella seemed to see that Chu Yun was worried.
"When we were in London, we invited all countries to come to our Oriental Capital to participate in the World Expo. However, the World Expo has not yet begun to prepare. We need to start building the venues of the Expo as soon as possible, and accelerate the construction of various industries, and take out a large number of industrial products to scare them so that they can willingly join the world order we dominate." Chu Yun said.
"Uncle Chu, you have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to walk one step at a time. You don't need to think too much. Anyway, the boat will naturally be straight when it reaches the bridge." Chen Yuanyuan couldn't help but say with the opportunity to follow the military leader's mansion.
"Yuanyuan!" Liu Rushi whispered to stop Chen Yuanyuan's words.
"What you said is not wrong, the boat will naturally straighten when it reaches the bridge." Chu Yun felt a little relieved.
Although he really wanted to showcase the skyscrapers, bustling and colorful modern civilization in front of other countries in the world, it took time to promote technology and large-scale construction.
In fact, even the current technology is enough to shock the Ambassador of All Nations with a scale of four years.
Four years is enough to develop and promote other technologies, such as the venue of the World Expo, where cement and glass can be used to build a well-lit and spacious venue.
"Sir, don't blame Yuanyuan, let's say goodbye for the time being." Liu Rushi pulled Chen Yuanyuan and was about to leave.
"You two have followed us all the way, so why not stay for dinner?" Chu Yun said casually.
After returning to the capital, Chu Yun began to prepare for the World Expo four years later.
It is not only for the sake of face, but also for the promotion of existing technologies and the development of new technologies.
People always have to have a goal to have the motivation to strive!
The venue of the World Expo needs to be established, and the World Zoo and Botanical Garden must also enrich the animals and plants from all over the world as soon as possible. The automobile industry will also start to get on track after the first ten years of preparations, and Chu Yun is preparing for the emergence of the Model T-car.
Chapter completed!