Originally, Qu Mao thought that the meeting would be over after sending Xinping to speed up the construction of Novice Village, but Kong Ming said that a steam engine prototype was produced at the Island Power Research Institute.

This scientific and technological project has troubled Qu Mao for nearly half a year. Now that he suddenly heard about a breakthrough, Qu Mao immediately stood up and wanted to see it for himself.

But Kong Ming held Qu Mao down with a goose feather fan and said with a smile: "My lord, I have long suggested that you focus on scientific research projects...

Forget it^”

Kong Ming glanced at Xinping and asked in astonishment: "Xinping, my lord has already arranged your life, why are you still staying here?"

Xinping glared at Qu Mao again, bowed to Qu Maogong, and said: "Sir, I leave this latest power distribution map of the Eastern Continent to you, sir. However, the scope of influence in our Yi Gong territory has changed very frequently recently. It is estimated that

It won't be long before I have to update you, sir.

Sir, my subordinates are going to work first, you continue!"

Watching Xinping leave, Kong Ming shook the goose feather fan a few times and said, "Sir, congratulations on your wedding to Su Yan..."

Su Yan immediately lowered her head shyly, but Qu Mao waved his hand to stop Kong Ming and said: "Kong Ming, I have already said: it is enough for you to know this matter, and there is no need to waste time on this matter.

If you have something to do, let's talk about it. If there's nothing else, let's go to the Island Power Research Institute and see the steam engine prototype."

Kong Ming laughed a few times and said, "Sir, I have something to discuss with you."

Qu Mao asked: "What is it? Is there anything more important now than going to the Island Power Research Institute to see the neat engine prototype?

This project has blocked many scientific research projects in our Yigong territory, including ironclad ship and armored fighting vehicle projects..."

Kong Ming said helplessly: "Sir, although the prototype of the steam engine in charge of Bi Sheng and Yan Qisheng has been made, it is huge in size and seriously lacking in power.

I'm afraid it will take a long time to use ironclad ships and steel chariots.

After the two interns communicated with their subordinates, the subordinates remembered the steam train originally described by the adults, so they suggested that they conduct in-depth research and development in this direction. Subsequently, the subordinates and the two interns reviewed the "Exotics" co-authored by the adults and Ryu Chie-sama.

In the book "World Science and Technology Application Description", it was discovered that steam trains need to run on rail railways. For this reason, his subordinates took two interns to Shacheng to visit the 7-kilometer long rail coal car and coal car track.

We also had in-depth exchanges with lecturer Tianyou, the construction engineer of the railway coal car. After returning to the Island Power Research Institute, we built a 200-meter-long test rail in the institute.

What I would like to discuss with you now is: since we want to develop a steam train project, planning a test railway should be an urgent issue.

My current evaluation of the steam engine prototype is that it is seriously insufficient in power. However, if there are railroad tracks like the ones in the southeast corner of Shacheng, it may still be able to run. It just needs to be like what you described in your book: a steam locomotive.

It would be difficult to transport thousands of passengers and millions of kilograms of cargo at a time; let alone pull so many things and run so fast..."

Qu Mao stood up again and said: "I still need to go to the Island Power Research Institute to see the neat engine prototype in person..."

Su Yan tugged on Qu Mao's sleeve and said, "Sir, what Master Kong Ming wants to discuss is the construction of a test railway."

Qu Mao had no choice but to sit down and asked: "Kong Ming, since you made this suggestion, do you already have preliminary ideas?"

Kong Ming nodded and said: "Sir, I think that since it is a test railway, it means that the length of the railway must be controllable and close enough to the steam engine prototype. After all, the steam engine prototype is very large and very large.

It is heavy and requires a lot of manpower and material resources to move it.

Therefore, my subordinates suggested building a railway from the Islands Power Research Institute directly to the Fukumura Shipyard on the Islands. The total length is about 29 kilometers. The consumption of steel and sleepers can be controlled, and the manpower to build the railway does not need to be consumed too much. Moreover, the railway

After construction, the 200-meter-long experimental railway can be directly connected to the Outlying Island Power Research Institute.

Once the railway is repaired, the steam engine prototype can be driven directly onto the railway and continue the 29-kilometer long-distance test."

Qu Mao thought for a while and said: "Since you already have a specific plan, then follow your plan and seize the time to organize residents to build this 29-kilometer-long railway.

Arrange more residents to participate in the construction and raise the wages. Even if we build two two-way railways, it will not exceed 60 kilometers, so it should be fast.

With the current steel output in Shacheng, the supply of steel used for the rails should not be a big problem. As for the steam engine prototype, I think I still have to go and see it in person.

In addition, the front of the steam train is on the one hand, the steam engine is its core technology; the passenger carriage and freight carriage still need to be designed, of course this is not difficult, the main thing is the engagement between the wheels and the rails."

When Qu Mao saw that Kong Ming was silent, he took out his paper and pen and began to write and draw on the paper. Soon the schematic diagrams of the passenger compartment and the cargo compartment appeared in Qu Mao's pen.

Pointing to the two carriages on the paper, Qu Mao said: "Kong Ming, the task of designing the passenger compartment and the cargo compartment is left to you. This is the schematic diagram of the passenger compartment and the cargo compartment that I drew, just for you.

refer to.

Be sure to note: Whether it is a passenger compartment or a cargo compartment, both ends must have a detachable connection design. You can design it more beautifully than what I drew. The wheels should be made of cast iron in one molding as much as possible, and they must be consistent with the

The rails snap together tightly.

Since you want to build a railway, you must establish railway construction standards when building a test railway, otherwise you will have to design additional locomotives and carriages in the future because of different railway specifications."

At this point, Qu Mao stopped and continued to draw on the paper. While drawing, he said: "There are also some gates and rail switching devices. I will draw a schematic diagram for you, but I don't understand the principles.

You need to do your own research..."

Kong Ming looked at Qu Mao's drawing and said: "Sir, these are old rules. You are responsible for coming up with ideas, and your subordinates are responsible for implementing them.

My subordinates will try to measure the route by the end of the month and start construction immediately.

Let’s strive to build this experimental railway before the end of the seventh year of Tianxuan, and strive to conduct a road test of steam trains in the eighth year of Tianxuan.”

Qu Mao said: "Hurry up and do it. I plan to go to the Island Power Research Institute on October 20 to observe the steam engine prototype. Please prepare."

Kong Ming smiled and said: "My lord, welcome!"
Chapter completed!