However, Fu Changfeng and his companions were seated on the second floor. Due to time constraints, the partitions had not yet been installed, only handrails. Zheng Quchi reminded them that they should hold onto the handrails tightly when they ran to prevent falling.
"Seven people and two old horses, can they pull it?" Mu Gaoyi leaned over and asked in a low voice.
Zheng Quchi replied in a low voice, "It's tough. We can pull it, but the horse is a bit tired."
If we were to replace them with three strong horses, that would be perfect, but unfortunately, we don't have that kind of luxury.
"Get started."
The test began, and Zheng Quchi directed the charioteers to move.
The driver cracked his whip, and the old horse began to move. It started with great effort, but once the wheels were moving, it seemed to move more easily than at the beginning.
"Indeed, for seven or more people, a three-engine configuration is better." Zheng Quchi secretly noted it down.
Yesterday there were no real people testing the vehicle, but now it's convenient to fill in the missing data.
The craftsmen began to tense up, shouting, "Look, it's moving!"
"Huh, I don't think I heard that noise from yesterday anymore..."
"Yes, it kept clicking and clicking all day yesterday."
"No, don't talk, listen carefully again, is there really nothing left?"
"It's okay if you can't hear it clearly. It will definitely make a sound when it runs faster in a while."
The craftsmen were convinced that this defective carriage was more for show than for use, and that it would definitely cause problems soon. They would then have to take the opportunity to persuade the general and his men to get off the carriage quickly, lest they be ruined.
Seeing that the carriage had moved about ten meters without any problems, Zheng Quchi shouted again, "Speed up, then slow down."
"yes."
The carriage was pulled smoothly, and then started trotting; the process was seamless and without any sluggishness or delay.
Zheng Quchi continued shouting, "Speed up again, then run slowly!"
At this moment, the carriage was in good condition and was running merrily on the training ground. The carriage was now moving at a normal running speed.
The craftsmen strained to listen: "Listen, is there really no sound?"
“We really can’t hear it anymore, and it runs very smoothly without shaking at all. Why?” Their eyes widened in disbelief.
They remained skeptical, and now, disregarding all pride, they ran alongside the carriage, eager to see what was going on. The more they looked, the more astonished they became.
Not only did it not make the earth-shattering noise it did yesterday, but the wheels and the body seemed to be perfectly integrated, as if they were one.
At this moment, Zheng Quchi gave another order: "Speed up! Run faster!"
"Yes, sir!"
The carriage pierced the air like a sharp arrow, speeding across the training ground. Not only did it resemble a boat in shape, but when it ran, it also moved as smoothly and steadily as a boat raising its sails on water.
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