Opening game, American Tycoon

Chapter 1001 The Lady on the High-Speed ​​Rail (Third update, please subscribe)
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While the loud siren was driving on the pampas grassland, the "American Star" bullet train roared and drove on the railway at a speed of more than [-] kilometers per hour.When this bullet train passes through some towns, there will always be someone on the side of the road with a camera to take pictures of it speeding along.

For a long time, the "American Star" bullet train has been the star of Daming Railway. The bullet-type streamlined train is the first time it is applied to railway vehicles. It is designed by Nanhe Locomotive Company based on the data obtained from wind tunnel experiments based on the initial streamlined model. , this shape is important for reducing resistance and increasing the speed of the train.

From the day it was first put into operation, most of the publications about the "Imperial Railway Line" or Ming Dynasty have selected pictures about the "American Star" bullet train, and publicized how fast it is and how its technology is leading the world.

All this is of course true.

However, in all the reports, it will not be mentioned how expensive its tickets are.

"This ticket is really expensive!"

Sitting in a luxury box, when Jules Verne couldn't help complaining about the high ticket price of the "Star of the Americas" bullet train, he couldn't help talking.

"However, it's really worth it!"

Looking at the scenery passing by outside the carriage, Jules Verne picked up a pen and wrote.

"The special express "American Star" bullet train that the Ming Empire Railway Company is proud of showed a heroic appearance on October 1880, 10, on the Nanhua-Central Railway Line, which was the traffic artery of the Ming Empire. At that time, the whole world I don't believe that the train can reach such a high speed, so the appearance of the train has attracted the attention of the world, and it has become the darling of the world..."

When writing this passage, Jules Verne looked out of the car window. This time, the reason why he chose to enter Daming from Nanhua was not only to witness the changes in the "city of the future", but also to appreciate The curiosity of this bullet train.

After all, the "American Star" bullet train, which is regarded as a "miracle of human engineering mechanics" in European countries, has long been a symbol of Ming Dynasty.

The photos of the "American Star" bravely marching on the fertile fields of the South American continent have long been firmly preserved in the memory of many foreigners through newspapers and lifestyle magazines.To some extent, the "American Star" has been deeply instilled in the minds of Ming people and foreigners as one of the symbols of the Ming Empire since last year.

Jules Verne was curious about this series of engineering miracles. When he first came to Nanhua, he wrote the highly acclaimed science fiction novel "City in the Sky" - skyscrapers, electric lights, and of course, ships. The airship that shuttles back and forth.

And this time, what new inspiration will the Ming Empire bring to him?

Although Jules Verne was full of curiosity about China, he came to the dining car early.In the writings of almost all the travelers who have done "Star of the Americas", there are extremely detailed descriptions of his dining car. It is not about the delicious food of Ming Dynasty, but the service of the dining car is very distinctive. All the waiters They're all passionate Latin girls, full of exotic flavors.Delicious food, beauty, and beautiful scenery make men who love hunting beauty unavoidably distracted.

When Jules Verne stepped into the dining car, he was immediately attracted by the Latin girls in uniform.Like all men, of course he longed for something to happen, but it was all about thinking about it.

In fact, there are more noble ladies in the carriage, but they either have husbands or children by their side...

In the compartment, there was a seven or eight-year-old European child in a sailor uniform, his chubby face was full of excitement.

"Mom, look, the tree outside the car..."

When he was talking, he was lying on the side of the closed car window, looking eagerly at the scenery outside the car. Seeing this, the lady beside him said hastily.

"Be careful, Winston. The speed of the car is so fast. Don't touch the window. If the glass is broken, something will happen!"

Although the lady spoke English, Malu, who was sitting on the sidelines reading the newspaper, closed the newspaper in his hand and spoke in fluent English.

"Madam, please don't worry, the glass of these car windows is specially made, even bullets can't pierce it!"

"Sir, really? Bullets can't pierce? How is that possible? Glass breaks so easily."

Before his mother could speak, the curious little boy jumped onto the seat next to the man and asked.

"Winston, pay attention to your manners, sir, I am really sorry to disturb you."

The lady quickly apologized.

"It's okay, ma'am, boys always have countless curiosity about the world."

Malu smiled.

"Look at the speed of our high-speed rail. It is extremely fast when it exceeds 100 kilometers. If you hit a bird while driving at this speed, the ordinary glass will not shatter, but the fragments will definitely cause harm to passengers. Therefore, in order to ensure the safety of the high-speed rail, the "American Star" uses a very special glass, and if you shoot it with a pistol, the bullet cannot even penetrate its glass."

Having already sat down, Jenny couldn't help being surprised.

"Oh my God, this is amazing, how is it possible? It's glass."

"It's an extremely special kind of glass, and its craftsmanship is very complicated, but what is certain is that even bullets cannot penetrate it."

"my God!"

The little boy looked at the glass window in amazement. In his little head, he could never have imagined such a glass.

"Not only that, but its compartment is also very strong. It is made of very strong alloy steel to ensure its strength. After all, its speed is too fast, so it is necessary to strengthen the structure."

In fact, the "American Star" was designed with an armored coat. On the surface, it seems that it is because of its high speed, but in fact, there is a deep-seated reason for this-the future "American Star" will be Traveling on the land of America, there are bound to be many resisters in those newly occupied areas, so when designing this high-speed train, they fully considered the possible security situation in the future, which is related to maintaining the rule of the empire in the occupied areas. There is a certain relationship.

Of course, this is all disguised under the perfectly excused "special needs" of "high-speed trains", after all, the world has not had such fast trains before.

"The locomotive of this high-speed train is a steam locomotive designed and manufactured by Nanhe Locomotive Company. The locomotive is 25.67 meters long and is fully enclosed and streamlined. Resistance and weight, the body is made of high-strength special alloy steel, and all axles use ball bearings to minimize frictional resistance. In order to reduce noise, many parts have been sound-insulated with felt, flannel, and pressed kapok boards. … In addition to the locomotive, there are 103 cars, namely 80 second-class sleeper car, 7 third-class cars, 1 dining car, 2 second-class car, 1 first-class sleeper car, and a luggage car at the rear. .”

When mentioning the cutting-edge technologies used in this train, Ma Lu's tone was full of pride. "Star of the Americas" is indeed the pride of Daming Engineering Manufacturing!
While the little boy was listening to Ma Lu's introduction of "Star of the Americas" with great interest, when Jenny looked at the gentlemanly gentleman in front of him, her eyes were full of appreciation. , Jenny can't help feeling a little flustered.

Soon Winston's curiosity was attracted by other things, and it was only then that Jenny asked curiously.

"Judging from your English accent, it seems that you have been to America?"

"Yes, I studied abroad in America, in New York..."

Before he finished speaking, Jenny said a little excitedly.

"Oh, what a coincidence, I'm from New York...Jenny Churchill."

Holding the hand extended by Jenny Churchill, Ma Lu said.

"My name is Malu."

The moment they held hands, looking at the pretty lady in front of him, Ma Lu couldn't help feeling a strange feeling in his heart...

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