Chapter 643: Herringbone Railway

pumixiu town

The young nun Lana set out from Dumu Harbor Church early in the morning with the fish treasure. She walked for several hours under the guidance of starlight and lanterns, and successfully arrived at the Cathedral of Pumexiu Town in the early morning.

Lana held the calf and tied a box for clothes to the calf's back.

The baby fish is still sleeping inside. Even if the box swings around when the calf walks, the baby fish can still sleep soundly.

Lana wiped the sweat from her forehead and sniffed her nose. Apart from the smell of the calf, she could not smell any other smell, such as the smell of food.

Several people had gathered at the door of the church, and when Lana stopped, someone also walked past and walked into the church.

Lana found the guard and said, "I am Lana from the Harbor Monastery. Everyone asked me to come over for a meeting."

The guard saw Lana's nun uniform and said, "Go in."

Normally, one should check the identity tag, but the ice land has been comfortable for a long time, so it is generally less troublesome for people you trust, and more checks will be done for people you don't know.

Lana is wearing a nun's uniform, so she naturally belongs to her.

Lana led the cow in and first went to find a place for the calf to eat.

Lawrence usually listens to opinions during meetings, and he is the one who ultimately makes the decision, so unnecessary discussions are often not needed.

If you have someone who can make decisions and be decisive, there will be fewer meetings.

This has always been the case in terms of fighting. Others need to discuss before making a decision. If the Ice Land wants to fight, there will be no delay. If you need people, give them weapons and equipment, as long as you can win.

People from all walks of life need to come in advance in order not to miss the meeting.

Food will also be provided here at the church for these people.

The problem of eating has always been solved by Lawrence. This has been a tradition for many years.

Lana came here just for the meal, and soon got a plate of...beef pie with Yubao!

When Lawrence came over to prepare for the meeting, he saw Yu Bao and Sister Lana happily eating beef patties at the end of the seats.

Why are they two here?

Lawrence didn't understand why the monastery sent these two people to study, and he didn't expect that these two people would also eat beef pie.

Did either of them know it was beef pie?

Lawrence felt that these two people probably didn't know. Lana usually ate chicken and fish, and rarely ate mutton or pork, let alone beef.

The same goes for Yubao, who may not have tasted beef at all.

"prophet!"

Hundreds of people in the cathedral greeted Lawrence in unison.

Lawrence nodded, walked to the chair behind the podium and sat down, "Wait a minute, I will talk about the technical matters this time after eating."

"Yes! Prophet!"

Most people came here to study and had already had a simple breakfast.

Only some people who come here specifically for food will eat in this sacred palace of knowledge.

Lana and Yubao didn't feel that this was not a place to eat. When they saw someone bringing meat pies and vegetable soup, they happily ate them.

Lawrence glanced at the students nearby.

There are students from the military academy, merchant nobles and nuns from Phumexiu Town, craftsmen, warrior nobles and young people, as well as neutral elves standing by the wall waiting for the start.

There are also many priests and nuns, all of whom are international students and managers they know.

Lawrence quickly understood why Lana and Yubao were here.

Awenla took Dalian and Audrey to support Heidi. Heidi herself also took away a large number of nuns and students. In addition, Bull took his apprentice Tasna and a few elite nuns to inspect the monastery outside. As a result, there are not many people in the harbor monastery who are qualified to go out.

If there are only a few people who can do the work, then business trips will undoubtedly be assigned to less important people.

Spring and summer are the busier times for Boer. He needs to take advantage of the good weather to go out for a walk and visit distant monasteries. Only in autumn and winter will he patrol nearby areas.

Lawrence forgot about Bull's absence, and did not expect that the most reasonable arrangement would be made at Harbor Abbey.

After feeling that it was almost done, Lawrence began to lecture.

Lawrence stood up and drew a map of the nearby elevation on the blackboard behind him.

"There are many high mountains in the Ice Land, especially the area near the town of Pumixiu is full of such steep and steep terrain."

"We have opened some tunnels and roads before, and established several stable roads by cutting mountains and cracking rocks, which has overcome some traffic problems."

"The mountains are still there. Solving some of the problems does not mean there are no problems anymore. After my visit and understanding, I found that there are still several steep roads that need to be solved."

"The mountains are endless, and the problem of height difference cannot be solved just by opening tunnels."

"Some places are high, some are low, and my idea is to build a less troublesome railway."

"Reliance on rails and wheeled vehicles that gripped the rails to transport bulky iron ore."

"A car that is too heavy will make it more difficult to push. Anyone who has experience pulling a car knows this. The longer the steep slope, the more difficult it is."

"The height and distance of the mountain cannot be changed, but the slope can be changed, such as designing this herringbone railway."

Lawrence drew a horizontal chevron pattern, like two roads overlapping each other.

It is difficult for people without certain knowledge, culture and experience to understand what Lawrence is talking about, such as Lana.

Lawrence has been spreading knowledge and technology over the years. The blacksmiths, craftsmen, and road experts he called this time have all accepted these knowledge theories for a long time, including the fat sister Dashiel among the elf brothers and sisters, who were all listening carefully.

Yu Bao looked at it curiously. Although he didn't quite understand what was being said, he was indeed listening attentively.

Because of Lawrence's instructions, the monastery will also teach the fish some knowledge when giving lessons to the little nuns, and even teach it to speak and recognize things.

Lawrence spent half an hour explaining the general appearance of the herringbone track, and soon everyone was asked to express their doubts.

Dashiell said: "If you are worried that the animal pulling the cart will have no strength and cause the cart to fall, how about adding a slot in the wheel and axle that cannot move back?"

"It's a good suggestion. I call this device a brake." Lawrence hasn't come up with the brake yet, but he already has a name.

Ordinary oxcarts and sheep carts do not need brakes. They basically stop when the power stops. Braking is not practical and can also hurt the fast-running cattle and sheep.

"In the future, I will use steam engine power for cars, which will make the cars more stable and faster than some ox-carts and sheep-carts."

"The brakes are best placed near the wheels, such as placing a pedal in the driving position. Through the pedal and force transmission, the wheels begin to slow down due to friction."

"The main discussion now is about the route and the car going up the hill. Braking can only prevent the car from backing down and hitting people when it fails to climb the hill. It cannot solve the power problem of climbing the hill."

Dashiel's ability is to dig holes. Even if he can continuously dig out various tunnels, he cannot solve the problem of height. Now he has to transport things from low places to high places.

The craftsmen began to ask questions, and then the blacksmith, after all, it was related to the manufacturing of the car.

After relevant questions were asked and answered by people from various industries, things were pretty much settled.

Lawrence thought there was no problem, and when he was about to leave the meeting, he suddenly found an elf looking at him.

"What questions do you have?" Lawrence said gently: "Just ask. The purpose of calling everyone here is to hear different opinions. All residents and tourists who come to this land can express their opinions."

The elf man wondered: "A big tree that curves like a mountain or a road can solve this problem."

“So, why not plant a big tree from outside the town to the mountains?”

Lawrence was silent for two seconds, then quickly moved away, "Come up and tell me, if it's suitable, I can build one as you said and try it."

Solas has been coming to this place for two or three years and knows that Prophet Lawrence is a very kind man who likes to listen to all kinds of opinions and absorb all kinds of knowledge.

Regardless of whether it was the previously hostile elves or outside wizards, as long as he was not provoked, he would not die, and he was very kind to the surrendered elves and children.

Solas quickly walked up and stood where Lawrence was standing just now, being watched by more than two hundred wizards and warrior nobles below.

Lawrence reminded: "Just say what you want to say. There are no rules in the expression of knowledge. We have always had the habit of sharing knowledge and learning knowledge here. Smart and wise people can explain their knowledge here."

Solas picked up the chalk that looked like dirt and stone and began to draw an arc on the blackboard.

"That's it, just use a big tree to connect the mountain and the mountain."

Dahir asked: "The mountain and the bottom of the mountain are originally connected. We have already had roads. What is the use of such a big tree? Don't we have to climb up?"

This question bothered Solas...

Yes, if you build a big tree, don’t you still have to move people and things up there?

"The trunk would be easier to walk on," Solas argued.

Dashiell continued to ask: "Will it always be so easy to walk on such an easy road?"

"We can find a few places to rest." Solas quickly drew a few horizontal lines on the arc.

As he was drawing, Solas himself became anxious and realized that his proposal was so stupid.

"This won't work!" Solas wiped off what he drew with his hand, "My method won't work, it's too stupid!"

Lawrence reassured: "It doesn't matter, everyone has many ideas, some are correct and some are not."

“In the direction of technology and knowledge, more different exchanges will help us gain a correct understanding.”

"Everyone will have some good ideas. Whether they are really good ideas or not, I think everyone can better judge whether they are good or bad by discussing them together."

"In the land of ice, sharing does not mean throwing away or giving away, but is as fun as planting. It can make the seeds we hand over grow faster, and sometimes more perfect and complete technical theories may be born."

While Lawrence comforted Solas, he was also thinking about Solas' proposal.

At that moment, Lawrence actually believed that Solas's method was better than his own.

magic!

Lawrence himself was even quickly thinking of an excuse to step down gracefully and replace his less-than-perfect method with Solas's proposal.

Solas stepped down in shame and thanked Lawrence: "Thank you! Merciful prophet!"

Lawrence asked curiously: "This must be the first time I see you. Can you tell me your name?"

Solas has a lot of respect for Lawrence, especially now.

"I'm Solas, and I'm currently transporting wood for the lumberyard and town. My ability can make wood grow quickly and twist it."

Lawrence nodded, "No wonder you have the idea of ​​creating a giant tree. Your proposal is actually very good. I've had the idea of ​​creating a fast lane for a long time."

"If I send people and wizards to help you, can you create a giant tree from the town to the manor?"

"You don't need to consider how to get the car up there. Just consider making the objects on the top of the mountain roll down quickly along the tree."

Solas quickly said, "Yes! This is very simple!"

Lawrence was relieved, but he was also worried that these wizards were unreliable.

"You can go back and think about it first. Thinking will help improve the plan. If you have thought it through, you can write a report and express your ideas and plans in your mind through drawings and text descriptions."

"I also recommend that you take a look at the mountains to understand the nearby terrain and mountain heights. Only with investigation and understanding can you reduce some unexpected problems."

"I will go to Snow Mountain Castle in a while and come back next spring, but if you have good plans and doubts, you can write to me. The monastery and the church have messengers who send letters to me. Every winter, important letters will be delivered by snow dogs."

Solas nodded in response, "Yes, prophet!"

Solas's appearance was just an accident. The rest of the people still prepared the herringbone rails and steam cars according to Lawrence's arrangement.

The technology of steam engines has been out for three or four years, and it is still being improved and perfected.

The main problem is that Heidi's team is too busy and is busy with the construction of Snow Mountain Castle.

It will take a lot of time for the rest of the people to replace Heidi's team. Fortunately, the new water wizards and pressure level wizards are quickly learning and understanding the corresponding technology, and can already replace Heidi and Lolita's water pressure combination.

Water, fire, pressure, these strange abilities are very common among elves, and they are not uncommon among human wizards.

The joining and submission of the Elf Queen accelerated the integration of elves and humans to a certain extent.

Although some integration is only reflected in Lawrence and the Elf Queen, the barbarians have always respected the strong, and most of the surviving elves are strong, so few people dare to discriminate against them.

This special state of becoming a winner from a loser makes many elves like this place more and more after understanding and adapting to life here.

The doctrine of paying for rewards constrains the behavior of the elves. If you want to live a good life, you must work hard. In addition, most elves do not like to rely on physics to exercise violence, so they accept things like work very calmly.

The use of violence will inevitably lead to violence! This is the natural rule respected by the elves.

Most elves are willing to abide by the ability to use their own abilities to work for a few days in exchange for a few months of comfortable life.

Those who are unwilling to abide by it either leave or have died long ago.

Lawrence digested the power of the elves in a very short time, and was able to get a lot of help from this part of the elves who seemed uncooperative to the outside world.

The technological power of the Ice Land is being pushed forward by the remaining witchcraft power! It is developing at a high speed! (End of this chapter)