However, there are only ten steam engines at present, so theoretically, it is possible to assemble ten trains.
After the train was assembled, the first train departure ceremony was held on the ten-kilometer track laid at the Beijing Railway Station outside the capital.
Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhao Qingzhu, and some princes and ministers were all present.
The crowds were enormous, and the scene was filled with the sounds of gongs, drums, and firecrackers.
After all, this is the moment to witness yet another transportation miracle.
Therefore, the people were naturally very excited. Although tricycles and bicycles were convenient enough for them, it seemed better to be able to sit in that metal box and travel more safely from one place to another.
From both a safety and other perspectives, it is clearly better.
And it goes regardless of the weather.
Zhu Yunwen sat on the high platform, glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang beside him, and Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly to him. Zhu Yunwen smiled slightly, then turned to look at the officials of the Ministry of Works below and said:
"Start the train."
The official from the Ministry of Works nodded, then waved the red flag in his hand, put it down, and raised the green flag in his other hand.
At that instant, the train was slowly started moving.
The locomotive has a huge boiler inside, filled with water, and below it is coal, which is burning very brightly.
Workers would occasionally shovel coal into the room to ensure there was always enough coal to generate enough heat for burning.
The water in the boiler had already boiled, and steam was constantly billowing out.
Just then, the train driver slowly stepped on the valve, shutting off the leaking steam and allowing it to enter the steam engine through another air inlet, providing kinetic energy.
There wasn't much noise, but soon the train wheels slowly started to turn.
It actually pulled ten carriages, a train totaling twenty zhang in length, and slowly began to move on the tracks.
At first, it moved relatively slowly, but as the train driver stepped on the valves, more steam entered the steam engine, increasing the power and speed.
The train started moving slowly, but then it roared past at a speed of about 60 or 70 miles per hour.
This speed might not seem fast for a train, but it was quite fast for people in ancient times.
It's several times faster than when they ride bicycles or tricycles.
And importantly, this thing is very stable.
Upon seeing this scene, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the dragon throne, was so excited that he immediately stood up:
"Great, great! Such a huge thing, without human or horse support, actually moved on its own. It's a miracle!"
The grandson of the Ming emperor truly deserves the title of a deity. Who else could accomplish such a feat?
And the surrounding officials could suddenly kneel on the ground and shout:
"Long live His Highness the Crown Prince! Long live His Highness..."
The huge crowd of people also knelt down spontaneously, all shouting:
"Long live His Highness the Crown Prince..."
This scene brought a smile to Zhu Yunwen's face.
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