"Control valve? How much steam can be controlled?" Duan Murong, who was deep in thought, was suddenly startled and looked at Li Zhao, a strange and too young man.
"Exactly." Li Zhao smiled, then pointed at the pot, "You can try to improve it."
Duan Murong did not act immediately, but fell into deep thought again. After taking a dozen deep breaths, her whole body suddenly became agitated. She didn't know where she had the strength, so she picked up the pot and walked inside.
There, it is the place where the furnace is forged.
Li Zhao had no intention of following and waited aside.
Seeing Duan Murong's rude behavior, Han Shaofu smiled awkwardly and said, "General Li, I made you laugh. Duan Murong has such a temperament. When he works, sometimes he doesn't even look down on me. "
Although he said this, he couldn't see the disgust in Han Shaofu's eyes, but he was a little happy.
Of course, Li Zhao would not care about her rude behavior of leaving. In fact, this behavior is not rude, but a sign of dedication and dedication to the job.
This kind of behavior should be affirmed.
"It's okay! I like her style." Li Zhao waved his hand, and it could be seen that he meant it.
Shaofu Han was relieved and asked a few people to go inside, of course to help Duan Murong.
"Come on, come on, it will take some time to renovate the boiler. How about we have some tea?" Han Shaofu knew that it was difficult to renovate ironware, so he called Li Zhao and said, he is the Shaofu and is in charge of the weapons manufacturing department. Naturally, there is a special team here. Office.
Li Zhao was surprised to hear this. If his guess was correct, tea drinking was not popular in the Qin Dynasty. How come Han Shaofu also knew how to treat guests with tea.
In fact, what Li Zhao didn't know was that all of this was his fault.
Since the last time the emperor came to Chang'an Township, he drank the tea and felt pretty good, so he sent people to Chang'an Township every now and then to ask for it. Naturally, the three ministers and nine ministers knew about it, and someone went to study the tea.
Tea existed in the Qin Dynasty, but it had many medicinal uses. Now that it was studied, it was quickly discovered, so drinking tea became popular among the rich and powerful, and it was also used for hospitality.
Li Zhao was just surprised and followed Han Shaofu away without asking any more questions.
After half a cup of tea and not much chatting, someone came to report that the boiler renovation was completed and two adults were invited to watch.
Li Zhao was a little surprised. It was estimated that it took less than an hour for the transformation to be completed. Duan Murong's efficiency was really good. Of course, it can also be seen that her talent was high and she could get through it with just a few clicks.
He was curious whether this woman could create a prototype of a cylinder.
Soon, the two of them arrived at the place where they had just been. At this moment, a group of people were gathered around, looking curiously at the newly renovated boiler. Duan Murong stood at the front, stroking it with a sense of accomplishment, as if touching herself. Beloved daughter.
"Two adults are here."
So, both sides made a way, and Li Zhao didn't give in, and was the first to approach the boiler.
The surface of the boiler is still the same as what we saw before. The difference is that there is an extra bar on the upper boiler, connecting the two sides. This should be the control valve.
There is a hole underneath, which should be the air outlet. Although the setting is a bit awkward, Li Zhao observed it and felt that it should be usable. However, without external force, the air outlet cannot be closed in time when steam is discharged, and There is no difference between the previous bars.
So, he pointed to the valve door on the air hole, "Do you plan to operate this manually?"
Duan Murong was startled. Maybe she hadn't thought of this. The excitement just now stopped abruptly and she fell into deep thought again.
Li Zhao was dumbfounded. Although this woman was mature and beautiful, she was not good at words and often frowned in thought, as if someone owed her hundreds of gold.
"Actually, you can connect this valve to this bar, and the movement of the bar will drive the valve to operate automatically. Wouldn't that solve the problem of manual operation?"
He still knew a thing or two about the operating principles of steam engines and had memories of past lives.
"Is that so?" Duan Murong's frown suddenly relaxed, and she cast a more curious look at Li Zhao, but only for a moment. She gradually moved towards the boiler and kept gesticulating with her hands.
This is a process of understanding, and Li Zhao has no intention of disturbing it.
Often some things are talked about too much, and it is better to use your own brain and hands-on approach to achieve the best results.
After a while, Duan Murong moved the boiler inside again. This time, the craftsmen were much more diligent and hurriedly moved it together.
Li Zhao knew that she went to reform again.
Smile with satisfaction.
From his observation just now, Duan Murong's modified boiler has made some progress. The cylinder has been replaced by the upper boiler. Although the slide valve chamber is not very up to standard, it can be used as a control valve. If it is modified again, the control valve will be automatically controlled. , the prototype of the steam engine really took shape.
Of course, in order to recycle water, a condenser is also needed. There is no rush. Duan Murong actually transformed it into a prototype of a steam engine, which shows that she is very talented. If she takes out the steam engine drawings, the steam engine will appear just around the corner!
Li Zhao is looking forward to it more and more.
Originally, it would have been best for Ah Chao to be responsible for the steam engine manufacturing. After all, it was his own industry. However, Qin Shihuang had asked the Mo family to study it, so he could not hide it privately, otherwise it would bring unnecessary trouble. He did not want trouble to come to his door. .
Of course, every loss has its own gain, and maybe he will get some benefit from it.
After another half cup of tea, Duan Murong completed her transformation again. This time, Li Zhao had to treat her differently.
This automatic valve is really made with extraordinary talent, and it is actually somewhat similar to the steam engine parts from the previous life.
"Try it!" He was the first to speak before Duan Murong made any move.
(End of chapter)
