“Let’s start the demonstration.”
As soon as Fang Zheng gave the order, Han Qi began to fiddle with the two models. As the flames ignited, the water tank inside the model train began to boil gradually.
Under Li Yuanzhao's extremely surprised gaze, the train slowly moved.
As the speed gradually increases, it begins to move in circles around the track.
The whole presentation was smooth as a whim.
Although it was just a model, Fang Zhengyi was already satisfied.
Apart from anything else, at least the feasibility has been verified, which is an innovation of the times!
I glanced at Li Yuanzhao's expression and saw that he was staring at the train intently with an unprecedented enthusiasm in his eyes.
Fang Zheng felt even more satisfied.
Even if a real train cannot be created in a short period of time, the sales of train toys will be very good!
Not to mention children, even adults will get addicted to this thing.
Even though he came here from another time, he had never played with such high-end toys when he was a child, and he felt itchy in his heart.
There are so many idle princes and nobles in the capital. Wouldn't they rush to it when they see it?
Then we can organize a modified car racing competition or something.
What if a few modification geniuses emerge among them... maybe there will be some major inventions!
After all, games have always played a significant role in promoting technology.
It’s a pity that this technology should be considered a state secret and cannot be disclosed publicly.
Li Yuanzhao was almost drooling as he watched, and turned his head to ask Fang Zhengyi: "Old Fang, how about you and I get a set of this in the East Palace?"
"It's not a big deal. Your Highness, I'll order someone to get you a set. But you can do it in private. Don't let anyone know."
"No problem!" Li Yuanzhao patted his chest loudly!
Seeing that both of them were satisfied, Han Qi smiled so hard that his mouth was crooked, and he quickly asked for credit: "Master, what do you think? Is this result good?"
"No, it's far from it. What I have is something practical, and what you have... is just a toy at best." Although Fang Zhengyi was happy in his heart, his expression was still very calm.
These bastards are already arrogant enough, we must not let them get any more complacent.
"If we scale it up, can we make a car that can carry people and cargo?" Fang Zheng asked.
Han Qi said dejectedly, "Master, this is the problem. This small car seems to be able to move smoothly. But once it is enlarged, various uncontrollable problems will appear, and adjustments must be made to the structure and materials. If it is a simple loss of control, it is not a big deal. I am afraid that it will explode like other equipment and kill people. We are still working on these problems."
"However, the institute has already built a test prototype. Please follow me, sir."
Prototype... Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes, feeling excited and a little surprised.
I thought I would just see a small model and that was it. Is there a prototype already?
Han Qi led the way.
Li Yuanzhao was still staring at the whirring train on the track when Fang Zheng pulled him away.
The three of them arrived at the second warehouse in a blink of an eye.
Fang Zheng felt inexplicably nervous. When Han Qi opened the warehouse door, a huge black object suddenly appeared in front of the three of them.
Fang Zheng felt his heart skip a beat, and old memories flooded into his mind!
That black object was a locomotive, a real locomotive! Although the shape was quite different from what I remembered from my previous life, it was basically the same.
Li Yuanzhao slowly opened his mouth with an expression of extreme shock.
Isn't this the toy we saw earlier? If such a huge piece of iron were to start running... it would be too scary. Wouldn't it kill gods and Buddhas?
Fang Zhengyi walked around the locomotive twice in silence, his breathing becoming rapid and his emotions becoming increasingly agitated.
No one understands the meaning of this thing better than him.
Witnessed history, he witnessed history once again!
No... not only was he witnessing it, he was once again making history, and this time he could feel it very clearly... the opportunity for development from the agricultural age to the industrial age.
The appearance of the locomotive seemed extremely discordant, but this drastic contrast had a strong impact on people, especially on him.
Fang Zheng couldn't help but touch the cold car body and let out a long sigh.
Now, I feel that I finally deserve the title of a time traveler...
“Can this car move?”
Han Qi shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Not yet... not completely impossible, but it only moves a little bit, at least the wheel is turning."
Fang Zheng nodded slightly, walked up to Han Qi and patted him on the shoulder: "Very good, it's good to be able to move. This is a big step for mankind!"
To be honest, he only proposed the concept and couldn't help with the specific details. Unexpectedly, a group of country bumpkins in Taoyuan County created a miracle from nothing.
At this moment, he didn't have any harsh thoughts at all.
After being encouraged like this, Han Qi suddenly felt a huge sense of grievance in his heart.
For so many years...there are so many research institutes in the county, and they have always been called useless.
But now that the master has admitted it himself...I have no regrets in death!
"Why wasn't this thing reported to me earlier?" Fang Zheng asked, staring at the locomotive.
"Master, actually it was just made not long ago. We wanted to report it, but it is still far from being perfect and cannot be used at all, so we wanted to notify you after it is completely completed... I didn't expect you to take the time to come and see it in person today." Han Qi looked a little ashamed.
Fang Zheng nodded: "Based on your experience, how long will it take to get it running? I want a specific number."
The exact numbers...
Han Qi looked troubled: "It will take several months to build such a machine. I think it will take at least... three years."
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