When the heavy drape was torn down, raising a cloud of dust, a brand-new, gleaming carriage immediately came into view.
After a moment of stunned silence, they all widened their eyes in disbelief.
His previously nonchalant expression was now starting to falter.
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
They rubbed their eyes vigorously again.
Are they seeing things? This...this is the carriage from that blueprint that has come to life!
Before them was a multi-functional carriage, with two separate upper and lower levels, clearly defined in layout, capable of carrying both passengers and cargo.
Although the craftsmen present did not yet understand the specific advantages of this car, they could see that it was special.
Unlike ordinary rectangular or rectangular vehicles, its design resembles a small ship. The chassis and body are connected by an arc, leaving space, making it appear to float when viewed from the side, rather than the entire vehicle body being firmly fixed on it.
And then there are the wheels. It's a four-wheeled vehicle with front and rear wheels of different sizes. Is the purpose of doing this to grab attention, or to provoke thought?
But car enthusiasts were suddenly inspired by its design: wouldn't this create a sense of weight distribution in the rear? Wouldn't the power be concentrated in the rear, while the small wheel in front is only responsible for agile turning?
But how did they manage to achieve this design?!
Some craftsmen also pay attention to the appearance. They feel that the combination of the glossy wooden board and the intricate carving makes it not only look incredibly high-quality, but also full of artistic flair. If you don't pay attention to certain details, it is definitely a piece of wood carving art.
The skilled craftsmen discovered that the carriage had a five-step spiral staircase and handrails built on the back, leading directly to the roof.
Is this even being used because it's connected to the roof?
They looked up and were surprised to find that there were also rows of seats up there. Although there was no roof, there were armrests, and four to six people could sit down comfortably.
After looking at the design, let's look at some details of the vehicle body. For example, the six windows are not supported by wooden boards, but the two middle windows are made of hollowed-out wood carvings to serve as fixed panels, while the remaining four windows are covered with cloud-shaped curtains to block wind, snow and rain.
The large areas of the car body are painted red, with lions and embroidered balls carved on them. The carving is exquisite, and a small amount of gold paint is applied to the surface, creating a contrast and fusion of the two independent colors, which is eye-catching at first glance.
Inside the training ground, no one spoke for a long time. They all stared intently at the dragon-cart, as if their very souls had been drawn away.
They could hardly believe that such a grand and complex vehicle could have been made by the craftsmen of their Ye Kingdom...
They swallowed hard, only to realize they'd been so engrossed in watching that their throats were hoarse.
"This looks pretty good, doesn't it?"
Someone couldn't control their expression and said something with an extremely awkward look.
"It does look pretty good..."
Is this not bad?
This is absolutely fantastic!
Judging from their ingenious craftsmanship and car models alone, they have completely outclassed all cars from the seven countries, okay?
But they won't admit it.
Because when it comes to being slapped in the face, they won't give up the struggle as long as it can lessen the damage.
Fu Changfeng was also taken aback. As expected of a wooden piece completed by more than thirty people, it was truly extraordinary.
He took a deep breath to calm the turmoil that had just occurred.
This car, just based on its exterior design and craftsmanship, is enough to amaze everyone.
but……
"Is this just a decoration? It's a carriage, after all. We can admit it's unique, but so what? If it can't be used as a vehicle to carry people on long journeys and endure the wear and tear of road conditions, then it's nothing more than a pretty decoration!"
Fu Changfeng's words immediately resonated with everyone, and they snapped out of their earlier amazement and raised similar questions.
“Fu Changfeng is right. For the past hundred years, carriages have only been two-wheeled. If four wheels are used to speed up, they will overturn if the road is difficult. What’s the point of doing this?”
"Exactly, why add these fancy second floors? They look nice, but aren't they afraid the whole car will fall apart when it's bumpy?"
Fu Changfeng disliked these flashy but impractical things, because given enough time, craftsmen could slowly sculpt a work of art.
But this is a machine, and its functionality should far outweigh its appearance. If it has no practical use, then it is a failure.
Considering the various criticisms leveled at it before, they were enough to suspect that it was actually a carriage that looked special but was in fact a failure.
Mu Gaoyi and the other craftsmen, including Shi Hetong, tensed up, all worried about this issue.
The first step was a success, but what could truly shatter the disdain on the craftsman's face has not yet been shown... or rather, does it even exist?
Only Zheng Quchi remained calm.
“You are absolutely right, it is certainly not just a decorative piece. So I haven’t even started to explain to you how it differs from cars from other countries.”
Zheng Quchi now sees himself as a salesperson, and if he wants others to recognize him, he has to understand marketing selling points.
"Could you please move closer to the carriage, General and everyone here?"
This was the first time Yuwen Sheng had seen Zheng Quchi work in person. He was serious and earnest, unlike his usual carefree self. He was responsible and diligent in his work, with a generous and wise expression. Even the timidity he used to show in front of him was gone. He was neither humble nor arrogant.
He suddenly seemed to understand; she truly loved and respected her identity as a craftswoman...
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