The craftsman in charge was Tian Hua, who was about fifty years old. He led a group of craftsmen to succeed in the steamship. Now he takes the lead in taking over the development of the train.

Tian Hua smiled and said, "Your Highness, we have also participated in the manufacturing of this tillage machine. We also made the linkage axis in the middle. The principle of the train is actually the same as it, but it is a little more complicated. It is estimated that the train will be released in another year."

"What is the difficulty of trains now?" Fanning asked again.

"There are three main places, one is the material, the second is the steam engine, and the second is the railway track."

"Can you tell me in detail?"

Tian Hua waved his hand, "Your Highness might as well go and see the real thing!"

Fanning followed him happily to the backyard and walked into a courtyard surrounded by high walls. Fanning's eyes lit up, and an old-fashioned locomotive stood in the courtyard, which surprised and delighted him.

Tian Hua introduced to Fanning: "This is made according to the drawings drawn by His Highness. Unfortunately, it is still just a shell and many places still need to be improved."

Fanning gently stroked the black and red steam locomotive. This is the pinnacle product of the steam era. Is it finally coming out?

"Tell me specifically, what else is there?"

"First of all, the material of the shaft is not strong enough, and the steel is hard enough, but it is easy to break. Now we consider using ordinary iron to re-smelter the fine iron, which should be enough."

In fact, fine steel is high-carbon steel. Beidao's iron ore has high grade, few pig iron impurities and a larger density. However, although high-carbon steel is very hard, it is easy to break at the same time. Therefore, if you control the amount of carbon powder, you can get hard but not brittle fine iron.

Fanning nodded and asked again, "The materials have been solved, what about?"

"Then there is the steam engine. The tillage truck is equipped with a single-cylinder steam engine. Although it is very small, its strength is too weak. We want to install a three-cylinder medium-sized steam engine on the train, which is to drive a five-thousand stone ship, which is slightly smaller than a ten-thousand stone ship. It is still a little larger now. Now we are still trying to reduce it and use rubber to seal it to prevent steam leakage. It is almost successful and can be built in a few months."

"Actually, there was a tightening problem before. We used to use iron to solidify it. The shipyard invented screws and buckles. This is a good thing. We continue to improve it and find ways to increase production. Using it as fasteners will solve the fastening problem that has always plagued us."

"I heard you just now that there are still rails?"

"Yes! The biggest problem is the rails. We can now cast a one-meter-long rail, and then we can use two iron pieces to clamp the screws and buckles to connect and fix the two rails. The problem now is that we don't have so many screws and buckles, so we have to find ways to increase the output. If it really doesn't work, we can also use the old method to pour it with copper water. Another thing is how to solve the vibration problem? And how to solve the fixed and unshifted rails?"

Fanning squatted down and grabbed a handful of sand and spread it evenly on the ground. "First tamp the ground flat, and secondly, it was covered with gravel, just like this handful of sand."

Fanning found a thin branch and folded it into several sections and placed it on the sand. "If people sleep without a pillow, they will feel very hard under their heads and uncomfortable. The same is true for the rails. Then we make pillows for the rails, using slightly softer wood to lay them under the rails, laying one horizontally every three feet, called a sleeper. The sleeper is placed in the gravel to ensure that the ground is flat, so that the train will not shake easily when driving on the rails. Moreover, the rails can also be fixed to the sleepers with large iron nails to ensure that the rails will not move, which has a great effect."

The craftsmen nodded in a moment, "This is a good idea, you can give it a try."

Tian Hua was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "If this can solve the problem, maybe our test train will come out in half a year."

Fanning nodded, "I'll wait and see!"

At this time, an official from the Chu Palace hurriedly ran in and saluted Fan Ning and said, "The imperial court sent an emergency letter, which seemed to be a handwritten order of the emperor."

Fanning nodded, "I understand, go back soon!"

He took out a drawing from his arms and handed it to Tian Hua and smiled: "Last time you complained that the axle of the steam locomotive was worn too quickly. I thought about it. It is better to use a ball shaft. It is just my idea to cover the balls in a steel cage. As for how to do it, you can find a way for yourself."

Tian Hua took the drawing and looked at it, bowed and said, "We will find a way to make it as soon as possible."

Fanning then took his son away from the temple courtyard and returned to the Chu Palace by carriage.

Fan Ning asked his son to return to Hou Mansion first, and he walked into the official office of the Chu Palace. The prototype of the official office of the Chu Palace began to appear, divided into six departments and one bureau, with a total of thirty officials. The chief minister was Ouyang Hua, which was actually the function of the government office, and was in charge of the five county towns below.

According to Fanning's idea, he planned to evolve the Elders' Church into a parliament-like legislative body, renamed it as the People's Congress, and vote for representatives.

Then the current trade chambers of commerce were divided into three, one was called the Gold and Silver Asset Reserve Bureau, similar to the central bank, the other was called the Overseas Strategic Department, which was in charge of overseas trade and overseas industrial operations, and the other was called the Investment Promotion Bureau, which specialized in various investment management in Beidao.

Another prison statute is set up, which is the court of final appeal, and the Pacification Envoy Department, that is, the Military Office.

When these institutions were slowly established, the prototype of a country appeared.

These things are not urgent, Fanning is planning to establish them in three years.

Fan Ning walked into his official room and consulted Zhang Yun, a military officer, handed him a pigeon letter.

Fanning sat at the table and slowly opened the paper roll. He took a magnifying glass and looked at the small characters on the paper roll. Of course, these small characters were not written by Zhao Xu, but the key was a handwritten seal at the back.

The Ge letter said that the situation of the Liao Dynasty's battle situation took a sharp turn and it was difficult for Datong Prefecture to be saved. Yanshan Prefecture faced a huge threat. He hoped that Taishi Fan would return to Beijing immediately and participate in the negotiation of military aircraft. The specific purpose was to wait in Luzon Prefecture.

The Ge letter does not mention the defeat of the army, but if the army had not been defeated, how could the situation take a sharp turn?

In fact, even if Zhao Xu didn't come and urged him to return, Fan Ning planned to return to Beijing in February next year to urge Zhao Xu to fulfill his promise to immigrate to 100,000 households in Beidao, and to rename Beidao to Chu State, he would also propose to Zhao Xu.

Fan Ning pondered for a moment and said to Zhang Yun: "Send a letter to the court and say I will set off today and return to the Song Dynasty."

"Does Your Highness want to go back?" Ouyang Hua walked into the room and asked.

Fanning nodded, "I originally planned to go back, but it's just a little earlier."

After pausing, he said again: "I am not in Beidao, all government affairs are operating normally. If there is a major decision, the Presbyterian Church will vote and then report it to the princess for approval."

Reporting to the princess for approval is actually to the princess for approval. It is just that because Fan Jing is not yet an adult, his mother temporarily exercises the approval authority on his behalf. This is the political tradition of the Central Plains dynasty. Fan Ning is no exception, and everyone does not conflict.

Ouyang Hua nodded, "I understand."

Fan Ning gave a few more words and then returned to the back house.

He came to his study. Soon, Zhu Pei walked in and asked with a smile: "Honey, have something to do with me?"

Fanning nodded and smiled, "Let's sit down and say."

Zhu Pei sat down aside, Fan Ning smiled apologetically and said, "The New Year is still half a month away. I originally wanted to celebrate the New Year with everyone, but after receiving the emperor's instructions, he changed the situation of the Liao battle. He announced that I would go to Beijing immediately!"

Zhu Pei said a little unhappy: "He drove his husband away at the beginning, but now he is begging him to come to Beijing again. How dare he do you?"

"It's understandable emotionally, but I can't say that. After all, I'm still the King of Chu, the Grand Secretary, the Grand Secretary, and the first important minister of the Song Dynasty. Besides, we still ask him to fulfill his immigration promise, so we must keep a low profile."

Zhu Pei sighed, "Anyway, my husband is going back in the early February, so just take it more than a month in advance! As for the New Year, the relatives and elders at home are here and grandmother is here. We should all be very happy, so let's go with confidence!"

Fanning said again: "There is another big thing I want to tell you. When I am not here, if there is a big thing, the Presbyterian will vote and then the crown prince will approve it. However, Jing'er is still young, so you will exercise the approval authority for him."

Zhu Pei was stunned for a while, "What do you mean by my husband? I will approve it?"

Fan Ning nodded and said, "In fact, the Fan family and the Zhu family each have a veto power in the Presbyterian Church. Whether to use these two veto powers is up to you, which ensures that the real decision-making power is in your hands. If you think it is inappropriate, you can ask the Zhu family and the Fan family to vote for a veto power. This is a way, or you simply don't approve it and keep it in a veto power. Wait until I come back to decide. This is also a way."

Zhu Pei thought for a while and said, "Don't use the veto vote easily! I don't think it's appropriate, so I won't approve it. I'll delay it until you come back before making a decision."

Fanning comforted his wife and said, "This only happens when there are major decisions, such as war, expenditures of more than 10,000 taels of silver per item, appointment of officials above the county magistrate, etc. Generally, there are not many major situations. Daily daily affairs are handled by the Chief Secretary, so you don't have to worry about it."

Zhu Pei nodded, "I remember!"
Chapter completed!