Daming: Refining zombies at the beginning, Lao Zhu was shocked

Upon hearing Zhu Yue's words, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao's eyes lit up.

They all know that Zhu Yue has secretly asked people to start building steam engine trains. After all, the steam engine ships have been launched. In fact, there is no technical problem in building the steam train!

Zhu Yue had said before that after returning to the Hongwu Dynasty, he would prepare to build a train, but he didn't expect this kid to move so fast!

According to the original history, the steam engine train would not appear until the Chengwu period, but Zhu Yue obviously brought this time forward!

In fact, the steam engine ship was also a product of the Chengwu period, and it had appeared as early as the Hongwu Dynasty!

All because Zhu Li can now focus on industry and reform without any scruples. He no longer needs to have so many worries!

"Has the steam engine train been built?"

Zhu Yuanzhang endured the excitement in his heart and asked slowly.

"It's just a locomotive. It doesn't take much effort. After all, steam engines are already available!"

"There is already an experimental railway track in Hanzhong, and several experiments have been conducted. The data basically meets expectations!"

"The train carriages are still under construction, but it is only a matter of time. The most important thing is the laying of the rails!"

“This is the biggest project!”

Zhu Li explained sternly.

Laying railroad tracks and laying cement roads are two different concepts!

You must know that the width of the truck is fixed, and the spacing between the rails is also fixed, so there is no room for error!

If workers on the railway want to take up their posts, they must first undergo initial training. In fact, these tasks are already being carried out secretly. A construction team of about 3,000 people has already undergone a two-month training, which is to use The experimental railway in Hanzhong is here to practice!

Zhu Yue estimated that laying the railway track from Hanzhong to Xi'an would be completed within one year, which is the fastest progress!

Basically, the railway tracks have to follow the route of the originally laid cement road, which can minimize the construction difficulty of the project!

Fortunately, the steel plant in Hanzhong basically has no problem meeting the steel needed to build railway tracks.

Nowadays, in the entire Ming Dynasty, only Hanzhong Prefecture has a steelmaking plant, and the steelmaking plants in Xi'an Prefecture are still under construction!

In the next few years, steel mills will bloom all over the Ming Dynasty, and any area with iron ore will definitely be opened!

If Ming Dynasty wants to develop industry in the future, steelmaking will be an indispensable part!

Fortunately, technology in this area is no longer a problem now. Although it is still impossible to refine some special steel or alloys that will only be available in later generations, the steel needed to refine ordinary railroad tracks and the steel required for ordinary firearms are still impossible. Steel, there is no problem anymore!

The steel used in machinery such as steam engines is actually produced by steel mills. Now it is just a matter of expanding production capacity, which must be bloomed everywhere in Ming Dynasty!

It can be said that in terms of steelmaking, the first step has been taken, and the next thing to do is nothing more than technological upgrading!

This takes time and takes generations of effort!

"Great, let's summon several ministers to the palace immediately. They have long been eager to get the train out as soon as possible!"

When Zhu Biao heard this, he said with excitement.

Not long after, except for Lan Yu and Fang Xiaoru, the remaining six ministers who participated in the second time travel, that is, the six ministers, all entered the palace.

After hearing that Zhu Yue was planning to build a railway from Hanzhong to Xi'an, everyone showed excitement on their faces.

But the excitement is only temporary. After all, the support of the six ministers is not enough for the construction of the railway. Other court officials will definitely have opinions!

You must know that the cost of building a railway is much higher than building a cement road, and in the eyes of most people, it must be a waste of people and money!

But there are some things that they can't explain clearly to the officials. How to smoothly start the implementation of this project has become the primary issue!

"The construction of the railway will start after the spring of the new year. It is already October, and there will be at least three more months until the spring of the 30th year of Hongwu. You can test the attitude of other officials in the court first!"

Zhu Yue doesn’t want to start building the railway immediately. It’s almost winter anyway, so he might as well leave a few months for advance preparations!

It’s enough to finalize this matter before next spring. It should be enough time and it won’t be too abrupt!

Several ministers couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after hearing this.

What they are worried about is that the sudden launch of the railway project will arouse opposition from ministers, but if they can convince these ministers to support the railway project given time, that will not be a problem!

First of all, these ministers must know the benefits that trains can bring!

"Your Highness the King of Han, I think it is better to organize a group of ministers, especially those from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs, to go to Hanzhong Mansion to inspect the experimental railway you have built. The key point is to let them see the steam engine train!"

"I believe that once they see the train, everyone will definitely support the construction of the railway!"

Li Xin spoke directly at this time and expressed his thoughts.

"Well, then stop them from going to see it before the end of the year!"

"Let this matter be discussed at the court meeting and a time will be determined!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with deep understanding.

Only after these ministers are really exposed to trains, more and more people will support the construction of railways!

Coupled with the cooperation of the six people in front of them, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao and his son can make a decision directly!

Even if there are still some objections in the court, they cannot stop the smooth progress of the railway project!

"By the way, several of my sons still need a few companions and guards. I heard that you all intend to send the children of your clan to the Han Dynasty Palace, so I will give you two places each!"

"Whether you want to be a guard or a companion, it's up to you!"

"Of course, whether you are a guard or a companion, there are requirements. If you cannot satisfy me, I will send the person you sent back to you!"

Zhu Yue changed the subject at this time and took the initiative to mention that these ministers wanted to send the clan's children to the Han Dynasty Palace!

In fact, if they were to be bodyguards, all four of Zhu Li's sons would definitely be needed!

In this regard, following Zhu Xia Feng, Zhu Xia Xian and Zhu Xia Ye is definitely the best choice!

But if it's a companion reading, there are only two brothers, Zhu Xiaqiu and Zhu Xiaqiang!

Zhu Xia Feng and Zhu Xia Ye, one is not a student, the other has been in Dingjun Mountain all year round, there is no need at all!

Therefore, there is also a need to pay attention to who your heirs will follow!

Even for Zhu Xia Feng and Zhu Xia Ye, the situation is different!

After all, the two brothers have completely different personalities!

For example, Zhu Xiaye's temperament is more direct, and his emotions are basically shown on his face, whether he is happy or angry, he can tell it at a glance!