Early 20th century. Belgium and France have united forces and knowledge to build the era’s most extensive rail network, intended to connect the northern and southern parts of China – stretching between Beijing and modern-day Wuhan. Jean Jadot is the 37-year-old engineer chosen to head this immense project, which will require several thousands of workers and seven years of labor. Plunge into a gripping adventure complete with unpublished archival documents and gorgeous iconography, adorned with original drawings by two comics masters, Li Kunwu (Est-Ouest 371) and François Schuiten. Witness the story of one of the most momentous public works projects of the 20th century!
