Principal Xu Qinqing invited Su Shu and others to ride bicycles and rush to the laboratory.
Su Shu rode a bicycle and walked side by side with President Xu Qinqing on the road to Huaxia University.
He asked curiously: "Sister Shaoyao, does your Huaxia University only report these two scientific research results?"
Xu Qinqing said proudly: "Your Highness, for ordinary results, we at Huaxia University can solve it with funds from within.
The results we report to the Ministry of Science and Technology are all very important and have achieved initial results. After they are developed, they will have a major impact on the empire.
Both of these achievements have the opportunity to sprint for the Dragon Award. "
What Principal Xu Qinqing did not say was that if this kind of scientific research results are to be truly produced, a huge amount of money will be invested.
China can still afford to invest tens of thousands of taels of silver coins in scientific research.
The estimated investment is as high as hundreds of thousands of taels, or even millions of taels, which can only be reported to the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the imperial court will come forward to resolve scientific research funding.
Su Shu nodded, and then asked: "Sister Shaoyao, can you briefly introduce these two projects so that I can have an idea."
This job was the first job Su Shu took after entering the officialdom.
It is also closely related to science, and my father has always focused on scientific research and development.
If this thing is done, it will be a huge plus in the father's mind.
If you fail to do this, it will be a huge demerit.
Princes in Su Shu who studied history books and performed well could not obtain the title of crown prince.
Their common characteristic is that they are not similar to the current emperor.
As the supreme emperor, they must want to find a prince who can pass on their ideas.
Qin Shihuang, who believed in legalist governance, would never establish a heir apparent who was deeply influenced by Confucianism. This was the reason why Qin Gongzi Fusu failed.
The immediate emperor, Tang Taizong Li Shimin, who was determined to destroy the Turks, must depose the prince Li Chengqian who admired barbarian culture.
Su Shu read history books. He knew his own governance philosophy and could have his own ideas, but he could never deviate from the general framework of his father's governance.
Paying attention to science, technology and industry has always been my father's unswerving policy philosophy.
When Principal Xu Qinqing heard what Su Shu said, she said with a smile: "Of course, we still have some distance to go to the laboratory.
Sister Shaoyao will introduce these two projects to His Highness.
Professor Song Huaiming of the Department of Chemistry discovered urea. After preliminary research, it was found to be an extremely effective fertilizer.
It can at least double the current yield per acre. If we master the technology of synthesizing urea, it will bring about earth-shaking changes to the empire.
Professor Jiang Qing from the Department of Mechanical Engineering believes that steam engines have reached a bottleneck and they need to develop better power machines.
He had already achieved some results, and new power machinery made it possible to do away with the heavy boilers.
The energy conversion efficiency of steam engines is too low, with most steam engines hovering around ten percent.
The energy conversion efficiency of the new power machinery starts at 25%, and is expected to reach over 30% after improvement. "
Su Shu's eyes widened after hearing this. He exerted force on his legs and pedaled faster.
Professor Song Huaiming discovered a new fertilizer that can double the grain yield per mu.
This is extremely important to the empire. Only when there is food in hand can the empire be stable.
When he was a child, he had seen the scene of the empire in ruins waiting to be revitalized after the troubled times.
Even if the empire built water conservancy projects and allocated fields to farmers, food supplies were very tight due to climate disasters.
At that time, peasants occasionally starved to death in the empire, and the propaganda slogan was to keep the people fed and clothed.
Providing food and clothing for the people is an extremely difficult goal to achieve, and the empire has been working hard to achieve this.
After acquiring a large amount of territory in Nanyang, rice can be harvested three times or even four times a year.
A large amount of cheap food is shipped to the north, so that most people in the empire will not starve to death.
If this project is true, Su Shu will definitely push this project forward as long as there is a chance.
As long as he does this project well and has this merit in hand, his brothers are not a threat at all.
His mother, Queen Wang Wenjun, invented the cowpox vaccine, which saved countless lives.
Many common people secretly built temples for their mothers.
Su Shu's current reputation is very good, mainly because of the foundation laid by Queen Wang Wenjun.
His biggest shortcoming is that he has no merit.
If he performs great feats and has the blessing of Queen Wang Wenjun, as long as he can satisfy his father, he will be crowned crown prince.
If Jiang Qing's project has certain results, it will also be a project with great impact.
Su Shu was taught by the best teachers. His academic performance was not top-notch, but he still knew a thing or two about the most cutting-edge theories.
The energy efficiency of machinery far exceeds that of steam engines. If it really appears, it will bring about earth-shaking changes.
The speed of the train will not be just a little faster than the carriage, but will definitely be several times faster than the carriage.
At the same time, the amount of cargo that trains can pull will also increase.
The emergence of trains brought obvious changes to the empire.
The ability of trains to speed up and promote economic benefits is only slightly lower than that of railways.
Su Shu urged eagerly: "These two projects really shocked me. I really want to see Professor Song Huaiming and Professor Jiang Qing right now."
Principal Xu Qinqing pointed to the red brick buildings ahead. She smiled and said: "Your Highness's wish will be realized soon. We have arrived at the experimental building."
They parked the car, and Xu Qinqing took Su Shu and his party to the experimental building of the Department of Chemistry.
She specifically explained: "I have notified the experimental building in advance to suspend extremely dangerous experiments.
But you must follow me closely and never enter a strange room.
Some laboratories are used to research new types of gunpowder, and the conditions inside are very dangerous.
The laboratory has safety doors. We can walk in the safe passage normally without any problems. "
Su Shu nodded, he would not joke with his own safety.
He followed Sister Shaoyao to the third floor. As soon as he entered this floor, there was a special smell permeating the surroundings. This smell was very similar to the smell of urine.
Principal Xu Qinqing took out several masks from the storage box next to them and handed them to everyone.
"The smell in the laboratory is all kinds of strange. You may not be used to this smell. Wearing a mask with activated carbon can filter out the abnormal smell."
Su Shu and others took them all with them and walked into the laboratory.
He saw a young man in his twenties and seventies wearing a white coat, directing everyone to conduct experiments.
They were cooking something in spherical or cylindrical utensils made of steel.
The unusual smell wafts from these vessels.
An outspoken official sniffed the smell in the laboratory.
He said in surprise: "Aren't you boiling urine?
I worked in a granular gunpowder workshop when I was young, and I am very familiar with this smell. "
The young man in charge of coordinating the work saw the principal Xu Qinqing and a group of people wearing official uniforms arriving.
He already knew the identities of these people, so he put down what he was doing and walked over.
After hearing this, he immediately nodded and said, "You are right, we are indeed boiling urine."
When Su Shu heard the confirmation, he immediately felt his stomach churning, ready to spit it out.
Xu Qinqing immediately introduced: "This is Professor Song Huaiming, the person in charge of this project."
After introducing Professor Song Huaiming, she introduced Su Shu's identity to everyone.
Su Shu stepped forward to shake hands with Professor Song Huaiming.
This professor's name is very distinctive, and most people don't dare to name him Huai Ming.
With this name, you will encounter many invisible obstacles whether in officialdom or among the people.
Professor Song Huaiming was able to overcome this obstacle and become a professor at Huaxia University. He was indeed capable.
"I have heard of His Highness's reputation for a long time." Professor Song Huaiming took the initiative to shake hands and said respectfully.
His father gave him this special name. If he can no longer play both sides, there will be no peace.
Su Shu looked at the smelly equipment and said, "Professor Song, you don't need to introduce it too deeply, we don't understand the specific situation.
Professor Song’s project is to mass-produce this kind of fertilizer.
Professor Song told me how likely this project is to succeed. "
Professor Song Huaiming saw that Su Shu spoke very clearly. This should be because Principal Xu Qinqing introduced him to the project in advance.
He glanced at Principal Xu Qinqing gratefully, and then introduced: "Our Chinese ancestors have used excrement to fertilize fields since ancient times.
Science must know why, and I am responsible for studying the real reasons for urine fertilizer.
I found urea in my urine, which is an excellent nitrogen fertilizer and an essential nutrient for plants.
Plants have different absorption rates for various nitrogen fertilizers. The ammonia nitrogen fertilizers currently used are not very efficient and are far less effective than urea.
If we master the synthesis method of urea, we can produce urea in large quantities, and it will be easy to double the yield per mu. "
In order to support his own words, Song Huaimin also produced an experimental report signed by Su Lin, director of the breeding center.
In this report, controlled experiments are used to introduce in detail the excellent effects of urea on the growth of various plants.
The empire's staple foods of wheat, rice, corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes have significantly increased yields after applying fertilizers such as urea.
Corn and rice production nearly doubled.
Su Shu took this report. This was an experimental report issued by Uncle Su Lin himself. It was extremely credible.
He only needs to send someone to ask Uncle Su Lin to know whether the report is true or false.
For the urea project to be approved, it still takes several days to go through the process.
Su Shu had enough time to verify the authenticity of this matter.
He looked through the report and found that the data in the experimental field was indeed what Professor Song Huaiming said.
Even with his modest knowledge, Su Shu could imagine how much impact this large-scale application of fertilizer would have on the empire?
Let’s just talk about the most obvious impact. After the yield per mu is doubled, farmers will have money in their hands.
When farmers have more spare money, they will inevitably buy industrial products that they did not dare to buy before.
As trade increased, industry prospered.
After the yield per mu increases, the empire's food reserves will not be tight, and the empire will not need a large number of farmers tied to the land.
A large number of people will inevitably flow into more profitable industries, prompting the empire's industry to continue to develop.
When Su Shu put down the report, a smile appeared on his face.
He looked at Professor Song Huaiming as if he were a walking hero.
He couldn't help but ask: "Professor Song, does your project team have a general idea of how long it will take to produce this kind of fertilizer in large quantities?"
Professor Song Huaiming heard that Su Shu was only talking about the feasibility of large-scale production of urea, and did not care about the investment in the project at all.
He knew that the eldest prince in front of him truly understood the benefits of urea.
Professor Song Huaiming was fortunate that the eldest prince was responsible for this matter.
If ordinary officials don't have the no-nonsense attitude of these princes regarding their achievements, the high project costs will scare these officials away.
Professor Song Huaiming puffed up his chest and promised: "Master Su, I already understand the properties of urea.
I have full confidence in synthetic urea and its use in large-scale production.
The current laboratory equipment is relatively crude and cannot be used for project research.
I need to manufacture new equipment. These equipment are designed by our laboratory alone and made by the factory. The price will be slightly higher.
I estimate that if the research and development of the project is successful, at least one hundred thousand taels of silver coins will be invested. If it fails, it may be as high as three hundred thousand taels of silver coins. "
Su Shu heard that he only needed to invest 300,000 taels of silver coins, and such a major achievement could be achieved.
The Ministry of Science and Technology will definitely pass it. Even if the Ministry of Science and Technology does not pass it, he will pay for the project out of his own pocket.
If this project is really successful, the benefits it will bring will be endless.
Su Shu replied firmly: "Professor Song, don't worry, I voted for this project.
As long as Professor Song can achieve phased results, follow-up funds for the project will continue to be invested in the project team. "
The Ministry of Science and Technology all invests in scientific research in the form of phased allocations.
If the research and development of the project goes smoothly, the government's funding will go smoothly.
When project research and development suffers setbacks and there is no hope of breakthrough, the empire will stop losses in time.
Professor Song Huaiming beamed when he heard Su Shu's words.
The success rate of this project is not as high as he said, and professors who don’t know how to draw pie won’t be able to attract investment.
But he still has the confidence to lead the team to develop some phased results.
As long as phased results continue to be achieved and the court has invested so much money, the court will inevitably invest a steady stream of funds if the project does not completely fail, otherwise the previous funds will be wasted.
As long as the imperial court continues to invest funds, it will supply the consumption of the project.
Professor Song Huaiming is confident that he will overcome every difficulty and finally truly synthesize urea.
Su Shu and Professor Song Huaiming reached a preliminary cooperation plan.
After he reports it, the Ministry of Science and Technology will send a review team to review the professionalism of the project.
As long as there are no problems with theory and feasibility at this step, the Ministry of Science and Technology will generally not cancel the project.
Su Shu looked at Professor Song Huaiming expectantly and asked: "Professor Song, can you produce some urea now, using your experimental method?"
Professor Song Huaiming waved his hand and said: "Master Su, this method is not feasible. The overall output of human and animal urine is small, and it is not easy to transport and collect.
Making urea in this way also requires the consumption of a large amount of fuel.
Considering the overall cost, it is better to let people pour urine directly into the fields.
This saves money and is convenient, and the effect will not be much worse. "
After Su Shu listened, he could only give up his naive ideas and wait for Professor Song Huaiming to achieve real results.
Principal Xu Qinqing saw the two discussing the project.
As Su Shu, as long as there are no major mistakes in the project, he will never go back on his promise.
Principal Xu Qinqing said: "Professor Song, the money from the court will arrive soon, you must try your best to achieve results.
Mr. Su, Professor Jiang Qing is still waiting. We are now heading to the mechanical laboratory. "
Su Shu has confirmed the court's investment with Professor Song Huaiming, and everything about this project has been settled.
"Principal Xu, let's go to Professor Jiang's laboratory."
He agreed to Sister Shaoyao's invitation and followed him to the mechanical laboratory.
Su Shu was also very curious, what did a power machine without a boiler look like?
How can a machine without a boiler make steam to generate power? (End of chapter)
