Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

"Now that the prince has opened a railway school, I will study hard and practice diligently. After I finish my studies, I will return to my hometown to build railways and help my fellow villagers get rich!"

"Good! You have great ambition! You will definitely live up to everyone's expectations in the future." Chu Ze patted Zhang Peng's shoulder approvingly, and then asked, "What about you, girl? Why do you, a woman, also come to learn about railways?"

The girl who was called was dressed simply, but there was a heroic look between her brows.

Hearing Chu Ze's question, she bowed and said neither humbly nor arrogantly:

"My name is Lu Yao. Although I am a woman, I have a special liking for mechanical manufacturing. My mother died early, and my brothers and sisters need to be taken care of, so I have never been able to learn the craft as I wished. Today, I am fortunate to meet the school opened by the prince. I will study hard, use knowledge to change my destiny, and bring honor to the family!"

"That's right! Your courage and insight are unmatched even by many men. I hope to see more women on the road of railway construction in the future." Chu Ze nodded with a smile.

In this way, Chu Ze walked among the crowd, sometimes asking the students about their backgrounds, and sometimes encouraging them to overcome difficulties.

Inspired by him, this group of young talents from the public are all full of fighting spirit and lofty ambitions.

On the stage, Li Changji and Li Si, who were in charge of teaching, were also deeply inspired.

They looked at each other and smiled knowingly, as if they saw the bright prospects of Fengyang's rise.

"Brother Changji, look at these students. They are full of energy and eager to try. They are really enviable." Li Si said with emotion.

Li Changji nodded and said, "That's right. Our purpose of teaching and educating people is to support these poor students and their wives. They are full of vigor and vitality, and they are exactly where the unlimited potential for the development of the Ming Dynasty lies."

Zhao Si, who was standing by, also nodded after hearing this: "That's right! As the saying goes, 'The wisdom comes from Zijian, and heroes emerge from youth.' Whenever we recognize a talent, we should give him our all and gather talents for the country. This is what it means to plant trees and cultivate forests for the country."

Chu Ze also walked onto the stage, stood side by side with a few others, and looked out at the students in the audience.

"Oh, what you said is very good. Although these students come from different backgrounds, they all have the ideal of serving the country and realizing their ambitions. We must give them a stage to display their talents and let them become an indispensable force in this vigorous tide of reform!"

Subsequently, the systematic training of the Railway Academy was launched. From basic theoretical knowledge to practical skills, from single major to comprehensive application, the trainees devoted themselves to learning.

On the podium, Li Changji and Li Si explained railway knowledge with profound knowledge and vivid language. Below the stage, the students listened attentively, sometimes lowered their heads to take notes, and sometimes whispered to each other.

Zhang Peng was the first to sign up for the boiler major. Facing the huge and complex boiler structure diagram, he was not afraid at all. Instead, he looked through the diagram with shining eyes and could not wait to understand the structure and principle.

"With high-temperature and high-pressure boilers, railway locomotives can run on tracks." Li Changji said in class: "Zhang Peng, can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of boilers?"

Zhang Peng stood up quickly and answered with a beaming face: "Teacher, the boiler can provide steam power, which is far superior to other power sources in the past. It is efficient and fast, and is the heart of the railway locomotive. However, the disadvantage is that it consumes a lot of coal, needs to be cleaned frequently, and must be prevented from exploding. But with careful maintenance and management, these problems are not a problem."

"Well said." Li Changji nodded approvingly, "It seems that you have learned a lot and will soon be able to take charge of your own affairs."

Lu Yao developed a strong interest in railway line planning and station design. In class, she listened carefully to Li Si's explanation of the essentials of site selection and surveying, and took the initiative to ask the teacher for advice after class.

"Ms. Lu, in your opinion, how should the railway line avoid mountains and cross rivers?" Li Si asked with interest.

Lu Yao pondered for a moment, pointed to a spot on the sand table and said:
"Teacher, if you want to avoid mountains, you can build tunnels; if you want to cross rivers, you can build bridges; if you want to connect towns, you can set up stations. The route should be as straight as possible to minimize the distance; but it should also be adapted to local conditions and zigzag to minimize costs." "Great! Miss Lu is indeed a remarkable woman, with foresight and the ability to make careful calculations." Li Si praised: "If you are in charge of planning the railway lines in the future, you will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort."

In this way, in Fengyang School, a group of poor students and their wives, under the careful guidance of famous teachers, in the influence of science, in the tide of the times, gradually stood out and grew into the new force in railway construction.

Hard work pays off. Within three months, the Railway School produced the first batch of fruitful results.

"Your Majesty, after systematic training and strict assessment, the first batch of railway professionals has taken shape."

Li Changji held a stack of rosters and reported to Chu Ze excitedly:

"There are 20 boiler experts, 30 vehicle experts, 15 line experts, and dozens of mechanical manufacturing and operation management talents. They are all outstanding and have basically mastered the professional skills of railway construction."

Chu Ze was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly, saying, "In such a short period of time, such remarkable results have been achieved. This is really not easy! Your Majesty has seen the hard work of all the teachers and students and will remember it in my heart."

He took the roster from Li Changji, looked at the names on it carefully, and tears filled his eyes.

Fengyang Academy never had a cold bench. In just three months, it sent a group of technical elites to the Ming Dynasty. This was the result of the hard work and sweat of so many poor students and their wives!
Outstanding people such as Zhang Peng and Lu Yao stood out and impressed Chu Ze. He thought to himself: With the support of this group of new forces, his grand plan of building a railway network will have the most solid foundation.

So, Chu Ze immediately gathered everyone together and held a grand yet simple graduation ceremony on campus.

"My fellow students, today you have achieved academic success. Your Majesty, I want to express my sincerest congratulations to you."

"You are the pride of Fengyang and even the Ming Dynasty, and you are the trendsetters of this new era." Chu Ze sat upright on the rostrum, looking around at the students below with a firm gaze.

"But learning is just the beginning, construction is the key."

"Next, I hope you will stay grounded in your posts, put your knowledge into practice, and contribute all you have learned to the railway cause of our country."

"The Ming Dynasty has 80,000 miles of mountains and rivers, all waiting for you to explore and measure; the Ming Dynasty has people from all over the world, all looking forward to the convenience of railways."

"What you shoulder is not just a job, but also the mission and responsibility of national rejuvenation!"

Chu Ze's passionate words resonated throughout the venue.

"We will follow the prince's teachings and live up to everyone's expectations, so that the railway will soon become the lifeblood of the Ming Dynasty!" The students swore in unison and forcefully.

After the graduation ceremony, Chu Ze awarded certificates to outstanding students one by one.

When he handed the heavy certificate to Zhang Peng, the young man could no longer suppress his excitement and burst into tears.

"Your Majesty! You are my second parent! Without you, how can a farmer like me have a chance to change my fate? From now on, rain or shine, I will let the Enterprise fly across the land of Sichuan!" (End of this chapter)