One Piece of Song Dynasty

Liu Fa continued: "General Guan Shigu led an army of to guard Tongguan, Guo Hao led an army of to guard Jingzhaofu, Jia Shifang led an army of to guard Pizhou, Tian Sheng led an army of to guard Shangzhou, Wang Yan led an army of to guard Wuguan, and I personally led an army of to stay in Fengxiang Mansion. The remaining troops, Deputy Governor Wu, will be left to you. You can extend the defense along the Yellow River. As for how to defend it, that is your business. , I will not interfere, I have only one request: to do my best to stop the Jin army at the line of the Yellow River and prevent them from entering Shaanxi."

Wu Jie replied: "Yes, Liu Shuai, but I have a request. I hope that all the Tiger Crouching Cannons will be deployed by me."

Liu Fa nodded and said, "Okay."

Wu Jie cupped his fists and said, "Then there won't be any problem, General."

Liu Fa continued: "Deputy Governor Wu, the recruitment and training of the new soldiers must be completed as quickly as possible. The Jin Army will not leave us too much time."

Wu Jie replied: "Don't worry, Liu Shuai, we will speed up eventually."

After the meeting, Wu Jie called Wu Li and said: "Brother, I will transfer all the tiger squatting artillery to you. You will take all the tiger squatting artillery and the -strong army to advance to the Yellow River. When you reach the Yellow River, there will be more Send scouts to find out where the Jin army will cross the river, and then wait for the Jin army to cross the river and attack halfway. Of course, we must give the Jin army the illusion that our defense is lax, otherwise our army will not be able to fight if the Jin army does not cross the river."

Wu Li cupped his fists and said, "Yes, brother, I understand."

On the other side, since Liang Xing stayed in Jeju Island, he formed a Northern Expedition intelligence team based on the ten people who escaped. That day Niu San returned to Yanjing in disguise. He was ordered by Liang Xing to find Zhao Yun Yes, since Shuixianju was discovered by the Jin, Zhao Yun stopped using carrier pigeons.

After Niu San entered the city, he found Zhao Yun's shop by familiar means. After entering the shop, Zhao Yun, who was sitting on a recliner, recognized Niu San at a glance. He hurried out to take a look and found that no one was following him, so he took Niu San in. The backyard said: "Why are you here? How is Commander Liang doing?"

Niu San replied: "Everything is fine with Mr. Lang. He is in Jeju Island with his people now."

Zhao Yun said doubtfully: "Jeju Island"

Niu San said: "It is an island that the prince snatched from Goryeo in the early years. It is not far from Yanyun. This time, my subordinates came here under the order of Lang Jun to find the deputy commander."

Zhao Yun asked: "Oh, what are you looking for?"

Niu San took out a piece of paper and said: "The deputy commander tells you some great news. Your Majesty is going on the Northern Expedition. We have been working as spies in Yanyun for so many years and it is finally time to bear fruit. This piece of paper is from Lang Jun." Please ask the deputy commander to do this.”

Zhao Yun cried excitedly after reading it: "I have been waiting for this moment for so many years. Okay, Niu San, I know everything about the paper. You go back and tell Commander Liang, and leave everything to me."

Niu San nodded and said: "Yes, deputy commander. If you have any questions, the deputy commander can forward it to Qian Sheng in Cangzhou. The investigation over there in Cangzhou is not strict, and Qian Sheng lives in the countryside, so Lang Jun and Qian Sheng can use it." Pigeon connection.”

Zhao Yun wiped his tears and said, "Okay, I understand."

Just as Li Xin was preparing for the Northern Expedition, Xinghan Island once again received good news. On this day, outside a new-style building outside Xinghan City, Li Jing, her son, niece Li Xinning and a group of people were waiting here again.

Xin Ning asked: "Auntie, what is this complicated big iron block used for?"

Li Jing replied: "Niece, this is a steam train. It is our latest achievement after the steam ship in the past few years. Today is the moment for its trial operation."

Xin Ning said: "This big iron block is a train. How fast can it run? How far will it run today?"

Li Jing replied: "Although it has been tested before, the distance is very close, so it is unknown how high the speed can be. Today is the first long-distance test from Xinghan City to Jilong City."

Xin Ning said thoughtfully: "It's so far. It usually takes two hours by carriage."

At six o'clock, Li Jing shouted: "The time has come, let's get on the train, Xin Ning, let's go, and feel the speed of the train for yourself."

This steam train only had one carriage attached to the back for the trial run. After everyone got on the train, as the train whistle sounded, the train started slowly under the influence of the steam engine. The driver of this trial run was Peng Lei. After all, This is the first long-distance trial run of the first train. As a main R&D personnel, it is an incredible honor to be able to personally drive a train developed by oneself for a long-distance trial run.

As the sound of the train gradually accelerated, the speed of the train also gradually increased. Xin Ning looked at the scenery outside the window and said excitedly: "Auntie, the train is so fast. It is much faster than a carriage, and it is more stable."

Li Jing smiled and said: "This is the power of industry. How about it? Xin Ning won't regret if she doesn't learn to study objects with her aunt."

Xin Ning rolled her eyes and said, "I don't regret it. I don't have your arithmetic mind, auntie. I get confused when I see a more difficult arithmetic mind."

After a very fast journey, the train arrived at Jilong City in just over half an hour.

After getting off the bus, Xin Ning said: "With the train, running back and forth between the two places can save more than half of the original time. It only took a little more than half an hour to arrive."

Li Miao next to him nodded and said: "Not only that, the train can obviously pull more things than the carriage, and it can also be used to transport troops. This is very helpful for the court to deal with emergencies, and it can also strengthen the court's control over local areas."

Li Jing echoed: "Master Li is indeed an official. He immediately saw so many uses of trains. Peng Lei, congratulations on your success in the first long-distance trial run. There will be several more trial runs in the future." This will ensure the safety during official operation in the future.”

Peng Lei nodded and said: "Don't worry, Princess. There will be a trial run for three months. If there are no problems within three months, it will officially start operation."

Li Jing said: "Master Li, the next step is to roll out the construction of the island-circling railway on Xinghan Island, as well as train stations in various places. As for the fare, my brother should have his plans. Now I have to hurry up and get this done." Tell my brother the news."

Li Miao bowed and said, "Yes, Princess."

After receiving Li Jing's good news, Li Xin immediately wrote a letter to Li Miao and Peng Lei, ordering them to set up a new organization on Xinghan Island - Xinghan Island Railway Bureau, to specifically manage the railway construction and trains on Xinghan Island. operations.

Li Xin also told them the idea of ​​hard seats and sleepers. As for the fare, Li Xin meant that hard seats would cost one yuan for two kilometers and sleepers would cost one yuan for one kilometer. Of course, sleepers are also divided into three types: middle and lower. Li Xin directly Applying the pricing of later generations, the difference between the middle and the lower is ten yuan.