Bringing Railways to the Great Ming

Going back in time, the first thing that would be suitable to develop was honeycomb briquettes and stoves. These would not only solve people's fuel problem but also create a large demand for coal, while protecting the environment and reducing deforestation. With the demand for coal, the next step in the development of the steam engine would have both the power source and the necessary environment for its use.

Your Majesty, I have a plan. Wouldn't it be wonderful to dismantle these three thousand miles of railway and forge them into weapons and armor? 😏

I think Zhu Yuanzhang (the Hongwu Emperor) will tear it down; this thing is too much of a threat to the stability of his throne. The development of capitalism will only leave Zhu Yuanzhang and his family bewildered. First, lay the foundation by gathering manpower and money, then expand overseas, and finally return to force open the gates of the Ming Dynasty, compelling it to change.

The most common trope in time-travel historical fiction novels is that the protagonist travels to ancient times and reforms policies, such as the military household system and the paper currency policy of the Ming Dynasty. They might also make inventions, like glass, cement, iron smelting, hot air balloons, and the "three acids and two alkalis" system.

Steam engines, trains, power plants, and electric lights have all been invented, but not even a Minié rifle has been invented. Isn't that strange?

A villager holding railway wreckage said, "This is what I collected."

I have a question: how does the author plan the maintenance and upkeep of railways and bridges? Modern reinforced concrete bridges, unlike older brick and stone bridges, don't rust quickly without regular maintenance.

The novel's title could be changed to "I Played Videos for Old Zhu".

It's well-written, with no major flaws that would discourage readers, and the logic is clear. Keep up the good work, author!

That's utter nonsense. Maintaining railways can kill people, let alone the kind of thing some people do to dismantle them.