The Tang Dynasty and Dashi competed in the Western Regions for decades, but there was no such large-scale advancement. This was enough to excite anyone. Even the excitement was, but Ye Tianheng and others were more concerned about the difficulties in front of them.

"Isn't this obvious?" Chen Wanrong understood their feelings and explained to them: "The emperor said that I will take charge of the affairs of the Western Regions. At least I have to get some craftsmen to come to Chang'an!"

Everyone suddenly realized that they all applauded! Ye Tianheng was even more happy like a child: "My friend, your idea is great. I have heard that Dashi is very big, and their craftsmen are not bad. The Dashi scimitar is very sharp! My friend, you must find a way to get more craftsmen to Chang'an!"

No one would disagree with this proposal. Liu Huaide said excitedly: "There is such a big food, and there must be amazing people among their craftsmen. General Chen must treat such people well and don't blame them. Send them to Chang'an and leave other things to us. In any case, we will fight hard and let them serve the Tang Dynasty."

He was right. Dashi is generally not as good as the Tang Dynasty in technology. However, it also has its unique features, especially in physics, which is even more advanced than the Tang Dynasty. Since Mozi, China's physics has been on the spot, and Dashi has made great progress in physics. If Dashi scientists get Dashi, the physics of the Tang Dynasty will also make great progress, which will be of great benefit to the development of science and technology.

Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "Don't worry, whether it's both soft and hard, or cheating, I'll get some masters to Chang'an. However, I've agreed that I will be responsible for the people, and you must take care of them. Don't just not learn their strengths, but instead reveal our advantages."

Kou Yibing's chest slammed: "General Chen, please feel free to worry about this matter, and we promise not to make any mistakes."

There is no need to say much about this. Chen Wanrong was very happy to think: "Working to fight is not only about utilizing the resources of Dashi, but also about their scientific and technological talents! Isn't modern countries plundering talents? We also imitate it.

"The Tang Dynasty had very obvious advantages. First, the Tang Dynasty's social system was advanced, which was much more advanced than the Dashi. Second, the Tang Dynasty attached importance to scientific and technological talents, especially in the Tang Dynasty, I laid a foundation for scientific research, had better conditions for scientific research and greater freedom, and could study subjects of interest. Third, the Tang Dynasty treated scientists very generously. I believe that scientists of Dashi would get more wealth when they arrived in the Tang Dynasty, which would increase their enthusiasm. Fourth, the Tang Dynasty's science and technology was ahead of the world, and although Dashi was unique, it was unique.

, but cannot compete with the Tang Dynasty, which itself has infinite appeal to the scientists of Dashi. Fifth, the Tang Dynasty's social stability, and it would be better to have Li Longji, the wise ruler. On the other hand, although Dashi has expanded for decades, its territory has expanded a lot in name, but in fact there are many internal contradictions and are quite turbulent, which is not conducive to scientific research. Scientists are a group with the least power and magic claim. What they want most is a stable environment, and Dashi may not be able to provide it, but the Tang Dynasty can provide it.

"These advantages are enough to attract scientists from Dashi. Start with Dashi, and after conquering the Roman Empire, they will also bring the scientists from the Roman Empire. By then, Chang'an will become an undisputed center of world civilization and world science and technology! If that is the case, the Tang Dynasty would not have the ability to usher in a great development of science and technology."

Thinking again: "As for the issue of confidentiality, it is not difficult. After all, the appearance of the great cannibals and the Roman Empire is very different from that of the Tang Dynasty. Can they still turn against the sky when they arrive in Chang'an?"

Thinking of this beautiful result, Chen Wanrong felt dizzy and secretly warned himself: "This must be done well! Even if someone calls me a plundering of talents, it doesn't matter. I'm just plundering talents, what's wrong?"

Liang Lingzan said excitedly: "If this is the case, our manpower problem will be solved."

"Yes!" Everyone agreed in unison. The big problem that had originally troubled them was solved.

Chen Wanrong joked: "Look, Master Liang's frowns stretched out, scattering like the crescent moon eyebrows of his young wife."

"Haha!" Everyone laughed happily.

Liang Lingzan slapped Chen Wanrong's shoulder, his face sank, and said unhappily: "General Chen, why are you talking like this? Who is like a woman?"

"You!" Everyone pointed at him and couldn't stop smiling.

The lack of manpower and cannot be solved in the Tang Dynasty, this is the biggest problem of military weapons surveillance. Now that we have a good look, everyone is in a good mood. After a while of laughter, they stopped.

Chen Wanrong waited for them to be happy and then said, "The Emperor said, I want me to pick a group of craftsmen to go to the Western Regions. Who would you like to go with me?"

"Me!" Everyone blurted out without thinking.

The fight with Dashi was something that had been waiting for for decades. Everyone could not hold back. They all stared at Chen Wanrong like a copper bell.

Chen Wanrong looked at everyone for a while and said, "Master Ye, you won't go. It's very hard to go here. You are old and you can't suffer this. Those who go there must be a strong and prosperous life."

The crutch in Ye Tianheng's hand lit a loud noise on the ground, and finally he could only sigh helplessly, and had to admit that time was unforgiving.

"I'm young!" Everyone scrambled to each other.

Chen Wanrong looked at Kou Yibing and said, "Master Kou is not young anymore, so save your worries. Master Liang cannot go, you have to be responsible for the machinery matter, you must not be missing here."

"I have taught so many disciples, can't I go away?" Liang Lingzan was very dissatisfied.

Chen Wanrong browed and said, "Master Liang, don't be dissatisfied. After this matter is discussed, I will tell you a few more things and you will know why you can't go. I think, Master Liu will go to the Western Regions with me. If you want to fight in the Western Regions, I have to deal with a lot of things, so I have to have a helper, right? Master Liu is quite old and is especially good at managing. When we go this time, we mainly build weapons for the army. With Master Liu here, I will save a lot of worries."

"General Chen, you are very wise!" Liu Huaide almost jumped up with excitement.

Everyone had nothing to say about this decision and had to follow the rules.

Chen Wanrong said: "Master Liu, you have to pay more attention to this matter and select a group of young, strong and smart people to go to the Western Regions with us."

Liu Huaide patted his chest and promised: "Please rest assured General Chen, I will definitely do it!"

Chen Wanrong tapped on the table with his finger: "I don't know when I will be back this time when I go to the Western Regions, maybe it's one year or two, maybe it's three or five years. I can't let you be too idle, I have to give you more things to do. I haven't left Chang'an for a long time, and you have made such progress, which surprised me. I think we should concentrate top talents to conduct theoretical research. Without theory, military weapon supervision is still very prosperous now, and it will be difficult to last."

"I agree!" Ye Tianheng first expressed his opinion: "We have gained a lot from our friends, but I feel increasingly unable to meet our needs. It is the best talent in the collection to do this."

"I have no objection!" Sima Chengzhen agreed: "Since doing chemical engineering, I feel that what I know is just a drop in the ocean, and there are many things I don't know."

Everyone expressed their support one by one, and Chen Wanrongda said happily: "If you all support me, I will feel at ease. Open a laboratory in the University of Science and Technology to provide them with all conveniences so that they can feel at ease to study."

"No problem!" Everyone answered in unison.

Chen Wanrong continued: "Theoretical research is part, and there are some things you need to do. Of course, it is mainly Master Liang's business. Master Liang, after the steam engine is made, we need to study the issue of how to use it. There is no doubt that the steam engine is very widely used, including mining, workmanship, and house repairs. In addition, there is another place to use it, whose effectiveness is beyond anyone's imagination and can be used to make steam locomotives."

"What is a steam locomotive?" Everyone was confused.

Chen Wanrong stood up and said, "I'll explain it to you now." He walked to the wall, hung up the wooden board, picked up the charcoal, and said, "The transportation in the Tang Dynasty has always been very convenient, you can go wherever you want. However, I would like to ask you a question: Which method is best if you transport one million kilograms of goods to Chang'an?"

"Is this still necessary to ask? Of course it's a ship!" Everyone answered in unison, very relaxed.

Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "Using a boat is a good way to choose, but, how many boats are needed? Assume it starts from Yingtian and how long does it take to transport it to Chang'an?" Yingtian is now Nanjing.

Ye Tianheng estimated briefly: "A general boat can only carry three or four thousand kilograms at a time. If one million kilograms, it will take about 300 boats. If you go upstream, it will take about one month. Twenty days will definitely be needed. If it is calm, the time will have to be extended if it encounters strong winds and huge waves."

"This is calculated based on the maximum ability." Chen Wanrong nodded and affirmed: "Each ship needs one cooking person, five or six sailors, and one helm. If you encounter a difficult place to go, you still need to pull the fiber. This million pound alone requires more than 1,000 or 2,000 manpower. I haven't exaggerated it, right?"

Liu Huaide nodded and said, "No, no! This is based on the best calculation."

Chen Wanrong continued: "If you have a steam locomotive and transport one million kilograms of things to Chang'an, it will only take three to four vehicles. Each car has only thirty or fifty people, and a total of only 12 to thirty people. The most important thing is that if you transport it from Yingtian to Chang'an, it will only take three or five days. Do you think, if you have the same manpower, how many should you transport at the same time?"

In the eyes of the ancients, a carriage led by two horses can only transport 1.5 tons. A ship can only transport 3.5 thousand kilograms, which is the limit. Unless a large building ship is used, the cost of large building ships is too high, mainly for military purposes.

According to Chen Wanrong's calculation, the same person can transport tens of millions of pounds in the same time. This is an unimaginable thing. Everyone's eyes suddenly popped out, and everyone looked surprised.

Chen Wanrong's calculations are the most conservative. According to the current train volume, it takes less than a few days to get from Nanjing to Xi'an, only more than ten hours. The carrying capacity is too large. A car is calculated based on forty cars. Each car is calculated at forty tons, and a car is 3.2 million kilograms.

Now, if the train is fully loaded, it will be much more than this number.

Chen Wanrong considered that the traction force of steam was limited and the transportation capacity of steam locomotives could not be compared with modern trains, and the most conservative calculation was made. That's all, it was still enough to shock anyone present.

Seeing their surprise, Chen Wanrong said firmly: "What I said is true, without any exaggeration. Master Liang, do you know how heavy the burden on your shoulders is now?"

Liang Lingzan's throat was a little dry and she said awkwardly: "I understand! I don't understand, how was this steam locomotive built?"

"How is the steam locomotive built?" everyone asked in unison.

Chen Wanrong didn't know how the train was built. However, Chen Wanrong had taken the train and knew the appearance of the train, which was still quite helpful to the Tang people. After a brief summary of the idea, he said: "As for how to build it, I don't know. However, I believe that as long as we are determined to make it, after more than ten or twenty years of hard work, we will definitely make it. Let me tell you the structure first."

Everyone here was so excited that they swallowed their saliva and their eyes widened. Chen Wanrong glanced at him and found that Princess Jinxian and Princess Yuzhen were also stretched out their necks, and they wanted to hear it immediately.

Using charcoal to draw on the wooden board, Chen Wanrong explained: "A steam locomotive needs a front, that's it. Here, it is mainly a steam engine. I have already mentioned this principle, so there is no need to say it again. This part is a carriage, and it is divided into two types, one is used to carry passengers and the other is used to load goods.

"Now we are going to go out for a long trip, what should we do? Riding a horse or taking a horse carriage. If the steam locomotive is ready, we can take a steam locomotive to go out for a long trip. For example, if we want to go to Yingtian or Yangzhou, we don't have to find a servant, hire a groom or something, and bring some luggage, which is very convenient."

Princess Yuzhen blinked and asked, "Look at the carriage, there must be many people sitting there, so how can I get together?"

"Train timetable!" Chen Wanrong thought in his heart, but said, "Princess, can't so many people in the army still act together? On the battlefield, hundreds of thousands of troops can coordinate well, so why care about the number of people? This is easy to deal with. Just fix the driving time, and people will know naturally."

Everyone nodded and secretly praised this method as a good one. Chen Wanrong teased: "Princess, you are a golden branch and a jade leaf, of course you can prepare it specifically for you."

Princess Yuzhen's cheeks bulged and said angrily: "Does they hate it so much? Ignore you."

Everyone was excited and didn't feel the mood to pay attention to her acting cute.

Chen Wanrong continued: "There will be a lot of steam locomotives, and there will be no problem with hundreds of thousands of pounds. How can we run so many things? This requires road construction, this is called railway! The railway needs rails, that's it." Draw the rails on the wooden board and explain it below: "Sleepers are also needed. Sleepers are not necessarily made of wood. If they are made of wood, they are easy to rot. We already have cement, which can be made of cement. That's it." Draw the sleepers and then explain it through a series of explanations.

Frankly speaking, Chen Wanrong's understanding of motorcycles was limited, and he could only say the surface, and he couldn't say anything else. Even so, everyone was fascinated by listening, like drunken wine. They all opened their eyes wide and listened carefully, for fear of missing a small detail.

When Chen Wanrong finished speaking, everyone had not yet come back to their senses. Chen Wanrong glanced at everyone, looking surprised. Princess Jinxian, who has always paid attention to personal image, opened her mouth wide and saliva flowed out from the corners of her mouth.

It’s not their fault, it’s really shocking.

"If what Chen Jiang said is true, it will be fine if he transports a mountain!" Monk and his side took the lead in reacting, reflecting the good qualities of mathematicians.

"Yes, yes! There is absolutely no problem with transporting a mountain!" Ye Tianheng agreed with this statement and couldn't help but sigh: "Ye's lifetime is not long, so I'm afraid he won't see this day coming!"

The more wonderful the thing is, the more difficult it will be to realize it. Everyone wants to find that although the Tang Dynasty has a certain foundation, it is too difficult to build a steam locomotive, and I agree with his words.

Chen Wanrong said confidently: "Master Ye doesn't have to be discouraged! This thing is very complicated, not a month or two, nor a year or two. It may not be possible to be achieved in three or five years, but it may not be realized in ten years. It doesn't matter how much time it takes! There is only one thing that is important, we should start to do it. Even if we cannot see motorcycles in our lifetime, our descendants will definitely realize our ideals! If we don't do it, we cannot do it, and our descendants will not do it either!"

This statement is philosophical and is the best expression of scientists' spirit of exploration. Everyone agreed and said in a lingering manner: "Well said! Well said!"

Ye Tianheng's crutch kept ticking on the ground: "Ye knows his destiny and will definitely not be able to see it in his lifetime. However, my friend said it well, we should do it. If you didn't say it, Ye must do his best!"

"We will do our best!" Everyone agreed in unison. Even Princess Yuzhen, who always goes against Chen Wanrong, expressed her opinion loudly.

Chen Wanrong was also extremely excited and continued: "If we want to make a motorcycle, there are many things we need to do. Our steel cannot meet the requirements now, so we have to start researching new steel."

Ye Tianheng took over the conversation and said, "Don't worry, my friend, I have realized this problem and have started to study it."

"Master Xie Ye!" Chen Wanrong said: "With the machine tool, there are so many machines that can be used. Master Liang, you not only need to cultivate a group of good mechanical players, but also need to make more useful machines."

Liang Lingzan was extremely excited: "Don't worry, General Chen, I understand!" There were tears in his eyes, and he was very excited, his voice trembling a little.

Chen Wanrong looked at Sima Chengzhen and said, "Our current gunpowder cannot meet the requirements. This requires studying new explosives. Taoist Master, you have to worry too much."

Nitrifying glycerin cannot be used because it is too unstable. Chen Wanrong also knew some other explosives: "When I finish the electricity, I will discuss it with Taoist master."
Chapter completed!