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Chapter 1760 The New World of Industry

At Tianjin Wei Railway Station, a black steel dragon lay on the rails. This train uses the "Industrial Type 2" steam locomotive, which has eliminated the previous "Industrial" steam locomotive.

The industrial second locomotive has a total length of 17 meters, a modulus traction force of 119kn, axle type 1-3-0, that is, 1 pair of guide shafts and 3 pairs of driving shafts, without a shaft, showing even more amazing power.

When the envoys of all countries came to Tianjin Wei Railway Station, they saw the unprecedented two-line railway tracks, industrial type two-type locomotives and carriages, and were stunned.

Nothing can represent steam civilization better than steam iron armored ships and steam trains!

"It seems that the front of the steam locomotive is bigger than when I left." Sophia used to ride the old "Industrial" steam locomotive, and at this time she was more or less surprised to see the new "Industrial Type 2" steam locomotive.

"Please get on the train."

The envoys were led onto the train one by one, and they sat in the carriage anxiously.

The space in the car is not large, but it is clean and comfortable inside, just like a small restaurant.

Prince Henry and the little princess who were following Sophia seemed very excited. Neither of them had come to the East yet, and it was the first time they took the steam train.

"Her Majesty, what kind of pastries and tea are needed?" There were also special employees in the carriage, who were the first to ask Sophia for her opinion.

"Pea yellow, hawthorn cake and black tea." Sofia said.

The English seem to have a special liking for black tea.

"Our adults have prepared Wuyishan black tea and fresh lemons for you. If the little prince and the little princess feel that the black tea tastes too strong, you can add ice water and lemons." The employee said.

Other princes and nobles and members sat in their positions one after another, and they ordered some tea and snacks. For many of them, tea and Chinese pastries were relatively unfamiliar.

“The pastry looks so delicate and tastes a little strange, but it’s surprisingly good.”

"I heard that this is a train, just like a car, you can travel automatically without a horse."

"My God, who can imagine that there is such a developed civilization in the East? Compared to them, we are like people living in backward valleys."

There were four people and one table in the carriage, and different delegations formed small groups, talking about their own words about their experiences in Tianjin Wei.

Woo--

The door closed, white smoke came out of the steam locomotive, and the low whistle sound temporarily interrupted everyone's conversation, and the steam locomotive slowly started.

"It's starting! The train is starting!"

“The scenery outside the window is backing back!”

The ambassadors who had never taken the train looked out the window in shock. Sure enough, the scenery outside the window was slowly retreating, and then the speed was getting faster and faster.

They stared at the backward scenery to judge the speed of the train!

When the train left the noisy area, the trees on both sides disappeared backwards at a rapid speed, becoming blurred in everyone's sight!

The speed of the "Industrial Type 2" steam locomotive has been greatly improved compared with the previous generation of steam locomotives!

"Even if the horses run at all their might, it's just this speed. If you can't hold on for long, you will get tired and not last long... It's so terrible. The train can carry hundreds of people and will not be tired at all. What a desirable means of transportation."

"A normal carriage cannot run. The speed of a steam train is much higher than that of a carriage. A train like this can probably be used as hundreds of large carriages, or even more."

The princes and nobles moved the topic to the train itself, which was amazing.

In an era when the steam engine was not known what it was, I was shocked when I first saw a train.

Koplulu leaned against the cushion and closed his eyes to rest.

Whether it is more steam armored ships, internal combustion engine cars, steam locomotives, it makes him increasingly weak.

In the face of a great power whose population, territory and technology completely crushed the Ottoman Empire, how should he let the other party terminate the Treaty of Constantinople?

"We Brandenburg and the Principality of Prussia also need this kind of steam locomotive, which can transport soldiers and supplies to the border day and night, and can quickly win." The Duke of Brandenburg is very keen on steam locomotives, and his eyes are full of fanaticism.

For continents, which have been in war for many years, having developed railways can quickly assemble soldiers, which is undoubtedly helpful for winning the war.

"It's hard to imagine..." Prince Conde of France realized that it was not unfair to be defeated by such a force.

The other party obviously hasn't shown his trump card yet.

"We France also need this kind of thing, the steam train." said the young Louis XIV.

The steam locomotive was running lightning, greatly shortening the distance between Tianjin Wei and Beijing. In less than half a day, the envoys had arrived in the capital. Similarly, the envoys also sent a convoys to lead them directly to the place where the envoys lived to prevent any accidents from happening in the middle.

The envoys from various countries originally thought they had seen most of the advanced technologies in the East. However, in fact, there are still things that can shock them in the capital, not only new technologies, but also exaggerated project scale.

The main road in Beijing was forcibly widened into ten lanes, which can accommodate ten cars at the same time and carriages can pass at the same time!

The most spacious main road is full of traffic, and there are no strict traffic rules. Cars, carriages, bicycles, tricycles and many pedestrians are mixed together.

Chu Yun did not block the road because of the arrival of envoys from various countries. Anyway, there were cars, so people would consciously make way for a path.

“The incredible road width is simply a luxury!”

“Not only that, the road surface is flat and there are almost no ups and downs at all!”

The princes and nobles sat in the car and found that the capital brought them new shock.

The main road in Beijing was requested by Chu Yun to renovate it. In order to become an international metropolis in the future, a ten-lane main road was prepared in advance, and cement pavement was also used, which was flat and smooth, which was unimaginable!

Not only the main roads, but some secondary roads have also been dredged and widened. Many randomly built shanty towns or brick buildings blocking the roads have been demolished, forming a spider-web-like traffic network for the main roads, secondary roads, and ring roads!

This advanced urban planning is also part of the industrial revolution. The industrial revolution is definitely not the application of new technologies, but also new ideas and concepts to transform the objective world from new perspectives such as engineering and operations research.

With all the glimpses around, the envoys of various countries have entered a new industrial world that they don’t know. They always feel a little illusory, probably what makes them feel is the hawking of many small vendors.
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