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

In this way, with the joint efforts of Prefect Sun and Chu Ze's assistants, the construction of Runing Railway gradually progressed.

In just a few months, a railway trunk line dozens of miles long had been built between the two towns, and several stations had been built along the line, presenting a scene of intense construction.

One day, Prefect Sun took Zhang Peng, Lu Yao and others to inspect along this brand new railway line.

When they drove their horses to a red-hot railroad track, the engineers seemed extremely excited.

"Sir Sun, look at this railway track shining with brilliant light! This is the result of our hard work!" Zhang Peng couldn't help but say loudly.

Indeed, in the reflection of the setting sun, the brand-new railway tracks sparkled, winding and stretching into the distance like a hovering golden dragon.

The bridges and tunnels along the line sparkle in the sun, the roadbed is straight and solid, and the entire line is built with extreme exquisiteness.

"This is just the beginning." Lu Yao waved her hand, her eyes proud and determined, "Once this trunk line is fully connected, Runing will truly embark on the road to modernization!"

"Well, all of your hard work, after my planning, has now merged into this mighty torrent." Prefect Sun looked at the beautiful scene in front of him with great satisfaction.

He turned around and said to Zhang Qian and the other man beside him in a serious tone, "From now on, you two will be responsible for the manufacture and operation management of the vehicles. Make sure that after this line is opened, it can be fully loaded!"

"Yes!" Zhang Peng and Master Qian bowed in response, their eyes full of fighting spirit.

At this time, Prefect Sun signaled Lu Yao to come closer and whispered, "This railway is just the beginning. It will radiate to other places in the future. I have already selected several routes. Please hurry up and make Runing the core fulcrum of the Central Plains railway network!"

"Please rest assured, sir. I will fight for your honor!" Lu Yao captured Lin Ran, which made Magistrate Sun feel relieved.

After returning to the government office, Prefect Sun immediately set about establishing a railway management department, with technical personnel transferred from Fengyang in charge of management and local craftsmen as executive force.

All work was carried out in an orderly manner with amazing efficiency. Even the prefect Sun, who had been in office for many years, secretly admired it: it turns out that as long as there is a reasonable leadership system and advanced ideas, even an unknown small county can quickly embark on the road to modernization!

In this way, with the strong support of local governments and the central court, the construction of the Runing Railway flourished and achieved fruitful results.

Half a year later, a railway trunk line running through Runing Prefecture was officially opened to traffic.

For this purpose, Prefect Sun specially invited Chu Ze and his entourage to a banquet to share this joy with the people of Runing.

Along the railway, people were extremely excited, holding flowers in their hands as they surrounded the "Enterprise" which had just arrived from Fengyang.

"Look! This is the new locomotive built by Prince Chu! It sounds like a fierce dragon!"

"When has Runing ever had such a grand style? Thanks to Prince Chu's innovative spirit, we can now taste the flavor of modernization!"

Along the way, the people cheered. They had lived in this barren land for generations, and now they finally saw the dawn of hope.

The opening ceremony was held at a newly built railway station pier, with colorful flags flying, red carpets laid out, and lights and decorations, making the scene extremely grand.

"Thank you, Prince Chu, for coming all the way here! You are the designer of this modern avenue, and we are all the gardeners you cultivated!"

Prefect Sun, who had been in office for many years, stood at one end of the red carpet and bowed solemnly to Chu Ze.

"Sir Sun, you shouldn't be like this." Chu Ze quickly helped him up and said modestly, "Ru Ning's achievements are all due to your wisdom and the dedication of the local craftsmen. I am just a spark."

"Haha, Brother Chu is too modest!" Zhang Peng and Master Qian standing by immediately defended Chu Ze: "Without your guidance, how could we have such good fortune? The opening of this railway today is due to your contribution!"

"Haha, since everyone says so, then I feel unworthy of it." Chu Ze nodded with a smile, recalling the hardships he had experienced in the past period of time, and couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.

"Remember how I tried my best for the railway industry..."

At this moment, a deafening whistle sounded through the sky, silencing the audience.

The front of the "Enterprise" slowly drove into the station dock, and the gold-plated number on the carriage sparkled in the sunlight.

"Look! Is that what the new train looks like? It's so tall and majestic!" "In the future, we will also be able to ride on this advanced means of transportation!"

The people of Runing were jubilant and surrounded this unprecedented "monster".

Seeing Chu Ze and others walking out of the carriage with their own eyes caused a round of cheers at the scene.

"Look, that's Prince Fengyang, who personally drove this train to Runing!"

"It is a very gratifying thing that even the prince is willing to take this path!"

More and more people came up, everyone wanted to see the Enterprise.

Chu Ze was obviously infected by the enthusiastic reaction. He waved his hand for everyone to be quiet, and then stood on the makeshift podium.

"Today, we witnessed the official opening of the Runing Railway. This means that the industrialization process of our Ming Dynasty has started solidly!"

"We must not only make the advanced ideas of the Ming Dynasty flourish everywhere, but also build Runing into an important town in the Central Plains and a modern crossroads connecting the east, west, south and north."

"In the near future, let trains run all over the Central Plains, and let modern and affluent life be within reach!"

These words were well-reasoned, showing Chu Ze's determination and confidence in promoting the modernization process of the Ming Dynasty.

When the people below heard this, even though they did not fully understand the deep meaning of it, they were moved by Chu Ze's courage and they all clapped and cheered.

"Okay! Prince Chu will tell you everything he knows, and we will support him to the end!"

"With the support of Prince Chu, Runing will have great potential!"

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Amid the loud cheers of gongs and drums, Governor Sun cut the ribbon for the "Enterprise" and the railway was officially opened.

This small county town has finally taken the first step in the modernization process. From now on, it will surely break into a new world!

After the opening ceremony, Chu Ze and his entourage boarded the first-class cabin of the Enterprise.

The cart bell rang, the traction car's whistle blew long, and the locomotive slowly drove out of the station.

People along the way crowded around the train, offering flowers and cheers to this pioneer of Ming Dynasty modernization.

After a while, the train drove out of the city and headed towards the green mountains and clear waters, leaving only a string of white smoke slowly drifting in the air.

Inside the car, Chu Ze sat upright, looking longingly at the railway tracks extending out of the window.

"You see, this railway is like an extension of our modern roads, and it will lead to a brand new landscape."

He spoke earnestly to Li Changji and others around him.

"That's right, Your Majesty. At this moment, it's like standing at the watershed of an era." Li Changji also sighed sincerely.

"With this railway, the circulation of goods and materials will be smoother." Zhao Si winked slyly, "I think the candy copper furnaces made in Fengyang can also be sold to various places through this 'blood road', right?"

"More importantly, the cultural exchanges between different regions will become more frequent than ever before." Li Si gestured towards the window with a serious look on his face. "Who knows, one day, people in Runing will be able to take this train to visit the famous mountains and rivers of our motherland."

Everyone was speechless for a moment, just staring at the green mountains and clear waters along the way.

After half an hour, the train drove out of Runing and entered a newly built mining industrial zone.

All I could see were furnaces vying to devour the furnaces along the way, factories towering into the sky, machines roaring everywhere, and workers busy at work. From above, I could see wisps of black smoke billowing up, staining the sky. (End of this chapter)