The people outside Chang'an City were frightened when they saw a huge monster billowing toward them with thick smoke and a dull roar.
Although they had seen railways being built, they never expected that the monster running on the railway was actually created by humans.
The people were so frightened that they fled in all directions.
Even the defenders outside the city were so frightened that they almost wanted to run away.
If it wasn't their duty, I'm afraid they would all run away.
Finally, the monster stopped.
Under the horrified gaze of these soldiers, they found someone stepping down from the monster.
"Who are they? What kind of monster is this? Why is there someone hiding in it?"
Not long after, the door of the carriage was opened, and the guards who were protecting Li Min walked out one after another.
This scene once again shocked the soldiers.
"Oh my god! How can this monster hide so many people in its belly?"
"Are these people also monsters?"
"What exactly do they want to do?"
"Quick, send the message quickly, the enemy is attacking!"
"Wait a minute, that person seems to be His Highness the King of Shu!"
After hearing the words "His Royal Highness the King of Shu", these soldiers finally came to their senses.
Yes, I heard that His Highness the King of Shu presided over the construction of this railway.
And His Highness the King of Shu came out of the monster's belly.
In that case, is this monster the train that His Highness mentioned?
Did His Highness really create a train?
Not only is it so huge, but it can also run on its own, and it can also run so fast?
Can you still hold so many people?
Thinking of this, the soldier commander did not dare to neglect and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.
At the same time, the news that His Highness the King of Shu was coming back by train was quickly passed on.
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Li Min was not in a hurry to go to Chang'an to meet his father.
Because this time, he did not come under an order.
However, Li Min believed that when his father learned that he came back by train, he would not blame him.
Before that, Li Min needed to give his father some time to react.
At this time, Li Min first called for civilian husbands and asked them to unload the mirrors and other items carried on the train from the train.
Then he ordered people to notify the people of the five surnames, Qiwang and other aristocratic families, and ordered them to take away all their mirrors.
These mirrors are evenly distributed among the five surnames, Qiwang and other aristocratic families.
A few of them have monopolized the mirror business.
More than an hour later, Li Min had finished unloading all the goods.
At this moment, Qian Niuwei and Yulin Army were clearing the way in front.
From the looks of it, it must be Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty leaving the palace.
Li Min was not surprised by this.
It would be weird if my father didn't have any suspicion at all when he found out that he came back by train.
Li Min quickly stepped forward to greet him.
Not long after, he came to the imperial chariot and paid homage to Li Shimin.
Stepping off the chariot, Li Shimin barely glanced at Li Min, but looked towards the train with bright eyes.
"Yin'er, is this the train you made?"
As he spoke, he strode excitedly towards the train.
Li Min quickly followed Li Shimin, and the civil and military ministers who were accompanying him followed behind them, following their steps.
"Father, that's right."
Li Shimin asked enthusiastically: "Ming'er, does this train run fast? How many days does it take to get from Yizhou to Chang'an?"
Li Min couldn't help but said: "Father, this train just left Yizhou this morning and arrived in Chang'an. It only takes less than three hours."
"What?"
Hearing Li Min's answer, Li Shimin was completely stunned.
All the civil and military officials behind Li Shimin were also shocked beyond measure.
From Yizhou to Chang'an, it's more than a thousand miles away, but you told me it only takes less than three hours to get there?
Is this a big joke?
Li Shimin asked again with hope and disbelief: "Yin'er, my father is not joking with you."
Li Min smiled slightly and said, "If my father doesn't believe it, then ask them."
The people Li Min was talking about were the two secret guards who were rewarded by Li Shimin to protect him.
Although these two people protect Li Min's safety at all times, they are still Li Shimin's people.
Naturally, they would not hide anything from Li Shimin.
Li Shimin couldn't help but ask them: "Is this true? Did this train really just leave Yizhou this morning?"
The two shadow guards couldn't help but respectfully replied: "Your Majesty, yes, it is true that we just set off from Yizhou this morning!"
Is it really that fast?
This time, everyone in the court was shocked.
It was really hard for them to imagine how such a huge creature could run so fast, covering more than a thousand miles in less than three hours.
Soon, they walked to the train.
The closer they got, the more they realized how huge the train was.
Soon, Li Shimin saw the goods piled on the ground, and couldn't help but ask: "Yin'er, what are these?"
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Father, some of these are goods produced by my son in Yizhou and brought to Yizhou by train to sell. There are also some products that my son gave to his father, the Queen Mother, and his mother.
The gift you brought.”
After hearing Li Min's answer, all the civil and military officials couldn't help but look at the pile of goods, and the expressions on their faces couldn't help but become dull again.
This pile of goods probably weighs tens of thousands of kilograms, right?
What's more, this time the King of Shu also invited more than a hundred people!
How can you pull so much cargo and so many people and travel thousands of miles a day?
No, it’s more than a thousand miles in less than half a day!
This is really incredible!
As for Li Jing and others, their hearts were pounding.
With this train, how much faster will it be to transport food and goods in the future?
You must know that in this era, whether it is paying local taxes or escorting grain and grass, a lot of manpower is required.
And just the consumption of these people on the road is a terrifying astronomical figure.
If they could save all these consumptions, they would be extremely excited just thinking about the money they could save.
What's more, the benefits of trains definitely don't stop there.
For example, when there was turmoil there in the past, it would take at least several months from the time the food and fodder was prepared to the arrival of the army.
And now?
It only takes a few days of preparation and you’re ready to go!
In this case, who else dares to cause trouble?
The significance that this train and three new types of crops brought to the Tang Dynasty was so important!
Let’s go, get on the train and have a look!
Li Shimin couldn't help but climb into the cab on a whim.
"Yin'er, please introduce to my father, how on earth can this train run so fast?"
Li Min smiled slightly and said: "Father, I'd better find someone to talk to you. Su Pengcheng, come over and explain."
