Chapter 239 But soon, they were slapped in the face

"Of course not!" Shen Pingzhi suddenly remembered that this was a competition and he couldn't lose.

What is at stake here is the honor of their Mohist school.

After figuring it out, Shin Heizhi immediately adjusted the steam pressure, valve opening and speed and caught up.

The ministers were just about to laugh at Qu Fufeng for coming up with a useless thing when they saw the steam carriage "whoosh" away in front of them.

Ministers: ???

What's going on? Are they dazzled?

Wang Zhengzhi was leading the way and was bragging about his driving skills to the prime minister in the carriage when he heard the "hissing" sound of a steam carriage coming from behind him.

He turned his head and saw a steam carriage passing by him and overtaking him.

Wang Zhengzhi: ???

What kind of speed is that? It's too outrageous.

"Prime Minister, please sit still." Wang Zhengzhi gritted his teeth and whipped the horse hard.

No, he must catch up.

Before the prime minister could hold on to his position, the carriage suddenly rushed forward and he fell off the bench.

"Slow down, slow down." The prime minister's face turned pale from being shaken, but Wang Zhengzhi, who had already caught up with the carriage, could not hear him at all.

He only wanted to overtake the steam carriage.

The common people had already been cleared away by government soldiers in advance, leaving a path for the competition.

They all looked on curiously.

But before they could see clearly, they heard something wheezing passing by them.

People of Daxia: ???

Did they see a ghost in broad daylight? Why was that thing that looked like a carriage making a sound?

…

Several ministers waiting under the city wall started chatting.

"Master Gu, which one do you think is faster, the steam carriage or the carriage of the Imperial Sergeant Wang?"

Gu Changqing smiled slightly: "I dare not speak rashly. Let's just wait and see."

Together with He Yuning, the two families pooled together 100,000 taels of silver and sent it to the palace.

Fortunately, they were quick, otherwise there would be no spots left.

He invested money and naturally preferred the steam carriage, but the adults standing here with him didn't seem to invest any money.

So he'd better keep a low profile.

After they had been chatting for a while, they heard a "chi chi" sound.

The ministers were dumbfounded on the spot.

"How come it's so fast???"

"It's only been a short while, how come the steam carriage has already arrived?"

According to their estimate, the carriage would take at least half an hour to leave the city. How come the steam carriage arrived just when they were chatting for a while?

"It's fun, so fun!" Lu Li couldn't help but applaud on the steam carriage.

Lu Yanshi was also excited. He had never experienced such a fast speed before.

Steam carriages are already so fast, so how much faster will those cars, sports cars, and racing cars of later generations that Qu Fufeng mentioned be?

"Your Majesty, on the way back, can you let me go up and try it as well?" Gu Changqing asked bravely.

He looked at the steam carriage and felt itchy.

He saw that there were seats in the back row, enough for at least two more people.

"Well, Lord Gu, please come back with me." Lu Yanshi remembered the silver that Gu Changqing had sent him, and his attitude towards him softened a lot.

"My legs are not handy, I am afraid I can't walk back, Your Majesty, please let me try!"

"I want to try it, too."

Hearing that Gu Changqing's request was accepted, the other adults rushed to get on the bus.

Lu Yanshi raised the corners of his lips.

As expected, Qu Fufeng was right. Cars can attract men of all ages.

"You are all my beloved ministers. I am afraid of hurting your feelings when I choose someone. There is only one position left, so you should discuss it among yourselves." Lu Yanshi gave them the right to choose.

Lu Yanshi and his daughter waited there for a long time, and finally heard the sound of horse hooves.

"Here he comes, Wang Taifu is here."

Several ministers who were arguing fiercely immediately went over to greet him.

Wang Zhengzhi hurriedly grabbed the reins of the horse and broke out in a sweat.

"I lost." He wiped the sweat from his forehead unwillingly and spoke with his head down.

The prime minister in the carriage opened the curtain and walked out dazed.

When the other adults were about to go over to support him, they saw him vomit out a large pool of indescribable stuff with a sour and smelly smell spreading all around.

Everyone covered their noses.

The prime minister didn't care about his image. His legs went limp and he sat down against the carriage.

Only then did everyone notice that his face was frighteningly pale.

"Prime Minister, are you okay?" everyone asked cautiously.

"It's okay..." The Prime Minister just finished speaking and couldn't help bending over and vomiting.

"Thank you for your hard work, Prime Minister. Wang Taifu, please send the Prime Minister back home later." Lu Yanshi ordered.

"No, that's not necessary. I can go back by myself." Upon hearing this, the Prime Minister immediately waved his hand to refuse.

At the end of his speech, he felt dizzy and bent over, making a "hiccup" sound and started vomiting again.

The other ministers felt their scalps tighten.

It seemed that they could not ride in Wang Taifu's carriage, so they had to grab a seat in the steam carriage so that they could return to the Ministry of Works with the emperor.

"I am the oldest, so you should give me some leeway." Minister of Rites Song Bingwen spoke first.

The others couldn't come up with any good reason, so they finally gave up the last seat to him.

So Shen Pingzhi drove and took Lu Yanshi and others back to the Ministry of Works.

With Gu Changqing and Song Bingwen around, everyone knew that steam carriages were much faster than traditional horse-drawn carriages.

"How many days will it take to get from here to Xingning Prefecture by steam carriage?" someone couldn't help but ask.

Xingning Prefecture was the former capital of Beiyong.

If we travelled by horse-drawn carriage day and night, it would take nearly twenty days.

"It should take less than ten days." Qu Fufeng estimated the approximate distance.

"If we can improve the steam engine, we might be able to reach the destination in five days."

Qu Fufeng's words were shocking and all the court officials were shocked.

If so, maybe this steam carriage can really make money.

Many people who did not give silver to the emperor now regret it.

"Your Majesty, has the quota been filled?" Minister of Rites Song Bingwen asked awkwardly.

Everyone blinked and looked at Lu Yanshi, waiting for his answer.

"It's been full for a long time." Lu Yanshi smiled slightly.

I have told you not to keep up with my pace. It is too late to buy shares now.

I won't play with you.

After hearing this, the court officials who had not donated any money felt a little disappointed. They could not say anything on the surface, so they just grumbled in private.

This steam carriage must be sold at a very high price, no one will buy it.

…

Qu Fufeng ignored their sour remarks.

He ordered people to drive a steam carriage back and forth in the capital for three days, shouting at the top of his voice to promote the auction in half a month.

The ticket for the auction is 100 taels each. Those who do not buy a ticket are not allowed to participate in this auction.

The ministers all said that he was crazy about making money and mocked him behind his back, saying that no one would buy it.

But soon, they were slapped in the face.