At this time, Europe.
Saxony military base.
Liu Zheng was thinking about the time to return home. At this time, he received a letter.
A letter was sent from Long Yan Liangzhou Laboratory.
Liu Zheng was slightly surprised because this was the only letter from Long Yan this time.
The letter was marked as an urgent report from Liangzhou Laboratory, which made Liu Zheng a little curious. It was an urgent report from Liangzhou Laboratory.
Normally, that group of scientists would never claim that their experimental results are urgent.
Liu Zheng is usually told not to be anxious. Scientific experiments are a long process of exploration and will occasionally fail several times, so there is no use in rushing.
Liu Zheng always turned a blind eye to these words.
Naturally, he also knew the uncertainty of scientific experiments, and he was powerless to change it.
For example, when it comes to inventing capacitors, his mind is filled with blanks. He can only point out a direction for these scientists to study.
I really don’t know what else could make these scientists nervous besides applying for research funding.
Liu Zheng smiled, maybe it was still about applying for research funds.
Thinking of this, Liu Zheng opened the envelope with a smile, moved his eyes downward, and read the contents of the letter.
"Oh, respected Lord Liu Zheng, please tell me where Mo Cheng found the genius..."
Liu Zheng was stunned. He was not applying for funding from him.
He continued to read.
"He actually improved the train you designed and used a set of giant steam engines as power. You know, those are steam engines designed to power battleships."
"But now it is not only used to provide power to the train, but also redesigned the carriage and power structure. Our trains can now not only travel fast, but also carry cargo."
Seeing this, Liu Zheng's eyes twitched.
He knew that the scientist who improved the train mentioned in the letter was introduced by Mo Cheng.
He remembers being called... Stephenson!
At first, Liu Zheng casually pointed at the other party, but he did not expect that the other party would bring such a big reward later.
Unexpectedly, this young British scientist has already gone to Long Yan.
And Long Yan developed the first steam train that could actually carry cargo.
A smile appeared on Liu Zheng's lips. The invention of the freight steam train would undoubtedly accelerate Long Yan's entry into the industrial age.
There are many mines and raw materials that require this kind of train.
Liu Zheng is well aware of the value of this type of train after its invention.
This is comparable to a golden waterway on land.
Liu Zheng immediately replied: "Reward everyone who invented the freight steam train. Order Zheng Yueru to gather designers to design a railway transportation line that can integrate Longyan ore."
"No matter what the cost, this transportation line must be built!"
Liu Zheng called the boy and was about to hand the letter to him, but then he thought about it.
It was time for him to leave.
Liu Zheng smiled and said: "Give me my order and get ready to board the ship and set sail. It's time to go home."
He thought of Xie Chan.
I wonder how Xie Chan is doing now.
At this time, Long Yan.
Liangzhou, Liu Zheng's residence.
This was the house that Liu Dahao sold back then. Later, when Liu Zheng became rich, Liu Dahao bought it back.
Compared with the luxurious house before, it is now a hundred times more luxurious and very grand.
Liu Dahao originally wanted to keep a low profile, but, given Liu Zheng's strength, the conditions really didn't allow it.
At this time, Liu Dahao was coaxing Liu Cong, who had just learned to walk and stumbled every two steps. However, he did not cry like other children. Instead, he stood up, wiped his tears and walked forward again.
Feng Sanniang saw this scene and said angrily to Liu Dahao: "Look at your son!"
Liu Dahao smiled and said, "It's okay. I've already thrown myself on the thick goose down quilt on the floor. It won't hurt if I fall."
Feng Sanniang turned her head and exhaled before continuing to scold Liu Dahao.
But his face was still ugly, but after seeing Xie Chan coming over, his face immediately brightened up with a smile.
"Mother-in-law, father-in-law..." Xie Chan said hello.
Feng Sanniang quickly stood up and supported Xie Chan. She saw that Xie Chan's belly was getting bigger day by day, and the smile on her face became wider.
"Chan'er, your belly is so big now, you can't move much, just stay in the house if you have nothing to do."
Liu Dahao nodded aside and quickly hugged Liu Cong who was about to walk on the goose down quilt.
"Your mother is right."
Xie Chan smiled and nodded. She was helped by Feng Sanniang and sat down. She put her hands on her stomach, but her thoughts wandered to nowhere.
Feng Sanniang naturally saw what was going on in her daughter-in-law's heart.
She sighed and said angrily: "I miss that brat Liu Zheng. His own wife is about to give birth and she hasn't come back yet!"
"Chan'er, don't worry, if Liu Zheng comes back, I will definitely stop him from leaving!"
Xie Chan smiled and shook her head and said, "He is a restless person. Even if he comes back, he will still leave."
Xie Chan added: "However, he said he would come back before the child is born..."
Feng Sanniang smiled, not knowing what to say.
Now Xie Chan's belly is getting bigger day by day, and the time is almost up.
However, they don't have any news about Liu Zheng's return from Europe.
I can't help but feel a little anxious.
Liu Dahao consoled him: "Zheng'er always keeps his word. If he says he will come back, he will definitely come back."
At this time, the old housekeeper of Liu Mansion came over and asked for instructions: "Madam, Master, Your Highness the Princess..."
Liu Dahao looked at him and asked, "What's the matter?"
The old housekeeper hunched over and said, "Reply to the master, I have a letter from the young master. He said that he has set off now and will be back in a short time."
Hearing the news, Liu Dahao was overjoyed, and Feng Sanniang was even more so. She looked at Xie Chan excitedly.
"Did you hear that, Chan'er? Liu Zheng will be back soon."
A smile appeared on Xie Chan's face, she pursed her lips slightly, not knowing how to express her joy.
Liu Dahao picked up Liu Cong and said, "Did you hear Xiao Congcong? Your brother will be here soon."
Liu Cong said babblingly as if he really understood.
The three of them laughed when they saw Liu Cong's childlike look.
At this moment, they were all immersed in the great expectation that Liu Zheng would return.
…
At this time, the fleet was heading towards Long Yan.
They set out from the Mediterranean Sea, crossed the Suez Canal, and traveled from the Indian Ocean to Longyan.
This is a long journey, and Liu Zheng is among the fleet.
But the journey along the way was a bit boring. The flag of Long Yan was hung on the ship, and no pirates rushed to provoke it.
Liu Zheng felt very calm about this lying journey, which even made him a little irritable, but until they were about to pass through the Strait of Malacca, he saw a French battleship lingering here.
Although the French battleships did not hinder Liu Zheng's fleet.
But their wandering here attracted Liu Zheng's attention.
