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Everyone sitting on the steam car looked at each other nervously, and then everyone's attention was focused on the scene flashing behind them.
At the beginning, the flashing images were very slow. As the speed of the steam car got faster and faster, the images of running backwards also became faster and faster.
Seeing this, Cao Cao and the others subconsciously grasped the chair tightly.
What I have to say is that the speed is getting faster and faster, but under such circumstances, the steam car does not have the slightest bump, which shocked everyone present.
Xun Yu and the others sat on the steam car, feeling the speed and passion. The speed was already so fast, their nervousness disappeared at first, and the shocked expression appeared instead.
This is the first time for them to experience such a situation, and it is still a crazy experience!
Cao Cao sat on the steam car and didn't say anything, because at this moment he was feeling seriously.
Cao Cao's vision has always been vicious, and after he took the steam car, he saw some clues from it.
Cao Cao believes that what Zhuge Liang said just now can be realized under great circumstances.
If all of Xudu is laid on rails, then the speed is simply too fast!
No matter what you do, you will not waste time, energy, or financial resources.
Of course, some people feel that such a situation is very smooth, so it is natural that some people will feel that there is nothing special about such a steam car.
Then Xu Chu sat on the side. After feeling the feeling that the steam car brought him, the whole person showed a bit of doubt, and then said: "This steam car is indeed fast, but what puzzles me is that whether it is riding a horse It’s better to take a horse-drawn carriage, although the speed can’t be compared, but you can also reach your destination by taking a horse-drawn carriage, not only you don’t need to be crowded with others, but you can go wherever you want, if this is the case, is there a need for the development of this steam car?”
As soon as Xu Chu's words were said, some generals who were good at riding and shooting also had the same feeling. Where the rails can reach, the horses can reach, and where the rails cannot reach, the horses can still reach. Under the circumstances, why choose railroad tracks?
When Cao Ang heard this, he didn't say anything about these generals' thinking. After all, it's normal for them to think of such a situation.
"Horses are living creatures. They need to be eaten and cared for. At critical times, they may lose important time because of their own discomfort. If the horse dies, as a commoner, they will go bankrupt in an instant!"
"But the steam car doesn't have to worry about this problem at all. The steam car uses coal, and it can go on and on forever. Such a tool has overcome a lot of bad weather, which can be said to be the gospel of the common people!"
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Chapter 381 Public Transportation Lines
What Cao Ang said is not wrong, such a situation is the most common situation.
Horses are not affordable for ordinary people at this time, and in this dynasty, there are only a few rich people.
The first point is that it is impossible for so many people to own horses, let alone the situation of relying on horses for travel.
The reason why Xu Chu and other generals said this is because they usually rely on horses for travel, and they will not be short of horses, so for them, riding a steam car is the same as riding a horse.
However, the only reason why Cao Ang wanted to get this steam car was to make it easier for ordinary people to travel.
This is like the case in the hereafter.
People with horses correspond to those with cars, but what should people without horses do?
In later generations, there are buses, subways, and even taxis. Such options can help those who do not have cars to move long distances.
And in a dynasty like the present, what can you do if you want to go to a far place?
Most people choose to walk, unless it is a very long distance, they will choose to rent a carriage!
Other than that, they have no other choice.
Cao Ang really saw this situation, coupled with many important factors such as the steam engine and iron smelting technology, this steam car was born, and it was displayed in front of everyone.
For Cao Ang's words, everyone present still recognized it very much.
After all, horses are living beings, and there will be birth, old age, sickness and death.
In comparison, the steam car has too many advantages. Although the initial investment of the steam car is a bit huge, the steam car is not a one-time sale.
As long as the business continues for a long time, it will not take long before the cost can be recovered, and then it will be time to make profits.
You only need to lay the rails where people want to go, and then steam cars can pass. Under such circumstances, it is a good thing for the country and the people!
If you don't do such a thing, it is simply too unreasonable, why not do it?
Regarding what Xu Chu said, Cao Ang also had his own thoughts.
Afterwards, Na Cao Ang also said indifferently: "The appearance of the steam car does not mean that the transportation such as the horse will be canceled. Although the two have some competitive relationship, they are also complementary!"
"The trajectory of the steam car is fixed, and those who want to go to a place can only reach the vicinity! Under such circumstances, there may not be a steam car in the place you want to go, and the choice is also Sit down to the nearest battle and walk over there on foot!"
"On the contrary, if you have a carriage, you can go directly to where you want to go. It will be much more convenient under such circumstances!"
"This kind of choice actually depends on the individual, as long as it is convenient for you!"
Cao Cao nodded after hearing the words.
In Cao Cao's heart, he knew very well that the use of this steam car was much better than that of a horse-drawn carriage, even far surpassing that of a horse.
But in some respects, horses also have an irreplaceable role.
And just now Zixiu also said that the relationship between the horse and the steam car is not a competition, but a complementary relationship.
If you want to choose a steam car, you can also choose a horse to travel. The problem now is the choice between the two.
As for the question of selectivity, it is naturally left to the public.
Cao Cao already had a general idea in his mind, and felt that the advantage of the steam car was very obvious in such a situation, and he also had a very good impression of the steam car in his mind.
Cao Cao's vision has always been very vicious, if he values something very much, then naturally it will not be bad!
Of course, the reason why Cao Cao has a good impression of steam cars is mostly because of his son.
If it weren't for the presence of Cao Ang, Cao Cao would have directly pulled the person in charge out and beheaded him in such a situation, condemning him for deceiving the emperor.
It is really because of Cao Cao's trust in Cao Ang that he will give Cao Ang the opportunity to explain, and after Cao Cao has really felt and heard the benefits of this steam car, Cao Cao also has a lot of good feelings for this steam car in his heart .
After the other people present heard Cao Ang's words, those who were not very interested in steam cars had eased up a lot, and those who had a good feeling about steam cars now had a better feeling.
It can be said that this matter has been completely accepted by everyone.
Seeing the eased or more excited expressions on everyone's faces, Cao Ang felt very relaxed.
For these people, Cao Ang doesn't have to explain, let alone say so much, because his status is here.
As the son of the king of Wei, he is also a great general. Does such a status need to be explained to them?
Of course it is not necessary.
But in Cao Ang's mind, he had another idea.