Time passed very quickly. From the time they entered Ye Cong's laboratory, Lin Yan and the other two had almost never left and stayed there for nearly a month.
The five people showed their talents, argued endlessly, and made many changes.
After continuous experiments, they finally made the first small steam engine and linked it with the textile machine.
On this day, they could use steam instead of manpower to operate spinning machines, greatly improving speed and efficiency.
This is a brand new breakthrough and a technological leap.
When they saw the spinning machine running automatically, the five people couldn't help but burst into tears, and finally took the first step successfully.
This is a milestone and a memorable moment in the history of the scientific research institute.
Ye Cong: "Should we celebrate such a big event and let more people know about it? Let them all see that the research institute's investment is worth it. With the steam engine driven, the textile machine can cost up to It takes two days of labor.”
"It's time to celebrate." Lin Yan nodded, "But don't be too impatient. This is just an initial success and needs to be optimized. We will try to improve both the spinning machines and looms next year to free up manpower for other things."
Shi Zhi: "Optimization is easy, the most difficult step has been overcome, and the next step is just a matter of time."
Feng Wenwen said directly: "Steam engines can also be used on ships. I will focus on this aspect next."
Lin Yan: "Yes, today's ships don't dare to make them too big because they are too labor-intensive. Replacing oarsmen with steam is a huge improvement."
Bai Chen: "Steam engines need fire power to heat them. Do they have to mine coal first?"
The four of them were stunned and suddenly realized that they had forgotten such an important thing.
Lin Yan said immediately: "It's almost July now, and the place where the coal mine was discovered is still dozens of miles away from Mingwan Village. Without further delay, we must ask the military department to send people to dig coal immediately. I'll call the arbiter. You are going to demonstrate the steam spinning machine."
Baiyun, Heitu, Fenghua and Minglan looked at the demonstration and seemed to be frightened. They never expected that the scientific research institute would bring such novel things.
Bai Yun trembled and said: "The spinning machine is really moving by itself, no one needs to operate it. Oh my God, how can this be done?"
Kurotsuchi was also shocked, "It's driven by a steam engine. The spinning machine can spin its own thread without people."
Feng Hua stretched out her hand tremblingly and touched the edge of the automatic spinning machine to make sure that all this was real. She felt that she had been shocked like never before.
Minglan was no exception. She lost her previous calmness and walked around the spinning machine in circles.
Looking at their looks, Lin Yan said with a smile: "The spinning machine can run on its own because of this steam engine. We use energy to convert each other to achieve the goal. This is just the beginning. There are many things that can be improved in future looms."
"It's such a good thing and very efficient." Minglan praised, "There are still too few people in the city, and spinning and weaving takes up a lot of people. With such a loom, these people can do other things. "
Lin Yan said with a smile: "Yes, the shortage of manpower has always restricted our development. In addition to showing you the loom, I have something important to say. You have also seen that if a steam engine wants to run, it needs Fire is coming, and we need a lot of coal. Can the four arbiters send people to mine coal as soon as possible."
"Of course, no problem." Minglan and Fenghua said in unison. They were both optimistic about the steam engine.
Kurotsuchi also said: "The military can send people to do it. As long as there are enough ships, people are not a problem."
Baiyun thought for a while and said: "There are still too few ships. The ships leading to Qingyan City and Gray Mountain cannot stop. There are only five ships at most that can be sent to dig coal plus those going to Mingwan Village."
Lin Yan: "That's enough. Send a batch back first, and then slowly transport them back later."
The four arbitrators unanimously agreed that the military department would dispatch more than 100 people to dig coal and bring back the first batch of coal before October.
When Lin Yan came home one night, Hua Hong and Jin Zai both stared at her, "Mom, dad, what's wrong with you? Why are you staring at me?"
Hua Hong: "You haven't been back for more than ten days. You have been living in the Research Institute. It's hard to wait until you come home."
Jin Zai said directly: "People in the city are saying that the scientific research institute has produced something new and mysterious. Is it true?"
"What else did the city people say?" Lin Yan asked, thinking that they should be talking about the steam loom.
Huahong said anxiously: "Some people say it is an automatic loom, some people say it has divine help, and so on. We just want to know, what is it?"
"Auntie, that's the research result of the Research Institute. It hasn't been made public yet, so don't pry."
"Lin Yan, it has been spread in the city, why can't we tell it? Don't worry, we will never tell outsiders. We are just curious about what it is."
"When the time comes, you will be able to see it naturally. Don't be impatient. Mom, Dad, don't follow people's rumors. Some things must be kept secret."
Huahong stared at Lin Yan in disbelief, "You really can't say it? I heard it's a good thing, why do you want to keep it a secret?"
"Auntie, this is a big deal. I will let you know when it is time to announce it."
Jin Zai pulled Hua Hong, "Lin Yan said so, so don't ask."
Huahong was unwilling to give in, but she couldn't do anything to her daughter. She sighed, "You have really grown up, and you and your family must keep it a secret."
"That's work, not a personal matter. Mom, the food is ready, come and eat it."
Seeing a plate of fried shredded potatoes, Lin Yan couldn't help but ask, "Potatoes are very popular in the city, right?"
"Yes, there are various ways to eat it, and it goes well with meat. As for corn, only boiled corn and roasted corn are eaten by people, and not many people eat cornmeal."
Hua Hong knows these things best. He chats with people in the restaurant every day and knows all kinds of news.
“There aren’t many people with that kind of corn.”
"No, no one eats it, so what's the use of planting it? Although it can be sold, there are still too few ships. If you plant them all, you won't be able to sell them at all."
Lin Yan has great expectations for corn. It can become one of the most important grains like wheat. It would be a pity not to promote it.
But the reality is that it is indeed a problem.
"Auntie, I'll give you two snack recipes. If you make them a few more times, they might be different."
"What snacks?" Hua Hong was immediately interested. Every time Lin Yan brought out something new, it always brought opportunities for the restaurant to make money.
Jin Zai also looked at Lin Yan, wondering what it was.
"One is potato chips, which are potato chips. It is made in a unique way and should be popular. The other is popcorn, which makes the corn kernels pop. It's a pity that there is no sugar, otherwise it will definitely taste better."
After the meal, Lin Yan wrote down the detailed recipe and gave it to Huahong, asking her to try it.
Hua Hong and Jin Zai were full of action. In just eight days, they launched a new product in the restaurant, setting off a new trend in the city, which temporarily overshadowed the previous rumors.
