Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 1248

"For the sake of explanation, I will use the distance units of the Academy of Science and Technology. You can convert them in your mind."

Although I needed to calculate it myself, no one present said anything. After all, the difference between the two distance units was not that big.

It’s just that one mile in the Ming Dynasty is 54 meters more than one mile in the Academy of Science and Technology, and they don’t need to calculate it in too much detail.

As long as you roughly know that one kilometer is equal to two miles, you can multiply it in your mind and get an approximate number when the time comes.

Just as everyone nodded in understanding, the researcher spoke again:

"Our Tengfei's maximum speed is 160 kilometers per hour, and this train's destination is Haizhou."

"The total distance is about 300 kilometers, which means we will reach our destination in two hours."

When everyone present heard the researcher talk about load-bearing capacity, they had already been petrified once, so they should have some immunity.

But now, after hearing about the speed of the train, these people were not immune at all and were petrified again by the performance of the train.

One hundred and sixty kilometers per hour, this is shocking news, it's even faster than flying in the sky!

If the researcher is not exaggerating, then in twelve hours a day, the train can cover 1,920 kilometers.

In other words, traveling a thousand miles a day is no longer an exaggeration by the ancients, but something that can actually be achieved.

The key point is that the distance unit the researcher mentioned is kilometers. According to his previous explanation, one kilometer is approximately equal to two miles.

That is to say, this magical tool called a train can travel nearly four thousand miles in a day.

Even if you take into account the fifty-four meters, this train can still cover at least three thousand miles, and that's in just one day!

The most important thing is that the researcher just mentioned the train’s load-bearing capacity, which is as high as 500,000 kilograms.

Carrying 500,000 kilograms of people or goods across 3,000 miles in one day is simply a fantasy.

So after the researcher finished speaking, the only people present were Zhu Yuanzhang and his family, Wei Wu, and the people from the Academy of Science and Technology.

Others, including officials, businessmen, and even the guards around Zhu Yuanzhang, all did not believe that this was true.

Especially Zhan Hui, who had been humiliated by Wei Wu before, was ready to refute immediately after hearing what the researcher said.

However, just as he was about to stand up, Li Shanchang stopped him again and whispered:

"Whether it's an exaggeration or not, we'll know today. If this train is really as that person described, you'd be courting death if you jumped out now."

"If the train can't do it, then no one will be able to say anything to you if you make trouble again, but I have something to remind you."

"If you continue to be so impulsive, in the future..."

Although Li Shanchang did not finish his words, Zhan Hui had been in the officialdom after all, so he naturally understood what he meant later.

At the same time, he also realized that he was indeed too anxious and there was no need to take the risk of questioning at this time.

After calming down, Zhan Hui had no intention of standing up again, but in his heart he was cursing the train for not being able to do it.

At this time, he had no regard for the interests of the Ming Dynasty at all, and he didn't care at all about the benefits of the train to the Ming Dynasty.

He just wanted to see Wei Wu make a fool of himself, and then he would stand up and kick him hard when he was down.

At the same time, not long after Li Shanchang stopped Zhan Hui, the researcher who was explaining the situation spoke for the third time:

"Everyone, I'm sure you're all curious why we've been asking you to wait here instead of letting you get on the bus right away."

"In fact, the main reason is that, in addition to the people present, we have also specially prepared 300,000 kilograms of goods to be shipped to Haizhou."

"Since we've already set off, we naturally can't waste resources. All of these goods were prepared in advance by the Chamber of Commerce in Beijing."

"We have already contacted merchants near Haizhou, and they will send people to take over these goods when the time comes."

"From the time the train departed until it arrived in Haizhou, people on both sides would calculate how long the journey took!"

Having said that, the researcher smiled confidently and added another sentence.

"Of course, those of you taking the train can also calculate the time, and then everyone will know."

Just as the researcher finished speaking, a man ran out from the train car behind him and whispered something in his ear.

After hearing this, the researcher immediately laughed and then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Your Majesty, the goods have been counted. There is about an incense stick of time left before the train departs."

"You'll be the first one to board! We've prepared a special compartment just for you. I hope you enjoy the journey ahead!"

As soon as the researcher finished speaking, a smile appeared on Zhu Yuanzhang's face.

"We are very much looking forward to it."

Then, under the guidance of the researcher, Zhu Yuanzhang followed him into the carriage specially arranged for the royal family.

Although it was specially arranged, the train compartment only has so much space, so it is inevitable that it will feel a bit cramped.

However, in order to give Zhu Yuanzhang a better riding experience, the renovation of this carriage will indeed give people a very comfortable feeling.

Not only are there two rows of sofas close to the windows for rest, but one-third of the space is also specially separated.

This space was arranged as a bedroom, with a large bed large enough for Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma to rest.

The carriage that the merchants sat in was just like the trains of later generations, with only seats, and everyone sat in their own seats.

The conditions for civil and military officials were slightly better. Their carriages were more like dining cars, with a table placed between the four seats.

This is the difference in status and position. Of course, the most important thing is not these, but the difference in the windows of the carriage.

Yes, the Tengfei was equipped with windows, but whether it was the carriage for merchants or officials.

Their windows are made of iron sheets with a handle. When they want to open the window, they grab the handle and pull the iron window horizontally.

Zhu Yuanzhang could see the scenery outside through the window of his carriage because it was not made of iron.

Of course it is not glass, although the Ming Dynasty's technology combined with Wei Wu's knowledge are fully capable of producing transparent glass.

But that kind of glass is too brittle and will shatter soon if installed on a train.

So Wei Wu used a substitute.