The next day, with a loud crow, a new day begins.
Just as Yin Tao was packing up Qi Xiao and preparing to send him out, he suddenly saw a government servant hurriedly asking to see him.
From the looks of it, it seemed like something urgent had happened.
As a last resort, Yin Tao had no choice but to invite him into the hall and take a closer look.
The yamen servant reported that the life test of the steam engine manufactured by the Ministry of Industry did not meet the expected results. Therefore, Master Engineer Yin would like Mrs. Wei Guo to rush over and help analyze the reasons.
Yin Jun also emphasized that this is a major military matter and no time can be delayed.
oh……
It turned out that there was a difference in the quality of the steam engine.
Yin Tao Xiumei frowned slightly and sighed in her heart: There are many industries involved in military manufacturing. With the current strength of the Ministry of Industry, it is already very good to be able to achieve this step. How can we pursue perfection?
So unrealistic!
The Great Wall was not built in a day. It requires a step-by-step development process. Only when you first learn to walk can you try to run. The development process of Qiongzhou is a ready-made example. There is no rush even if you want to.
Unless the Ministry of Industry can purchase it directly from Qiongzhou.
But if that's the case, many people will lose the opportunity to make money, so it is basically impossible to achieve it.
However, since his brother summoned him, he naturally had to go there, otherwise, he would not be able to communicate with him.
I don’t want to go that far, just change it a little bit!
After making the decision, Yin Tao immediately changed into a relatively decent military uniform, and then went straight to the Ministry of Industry.
Recently, there have been many strange things happening in the court, and the situation is treacherous, so you need to be careful when entering and exiting the six departments.
For the sake of safety, Qi Xiao took the initiative for the first time and ordered Huang Fei to dress up as an inconspicuous follower to protect his aunt's safety during her trip.
"That's fine, but if I go, who will protect you?"
"Tsk tsk, did you see that? We have this right next to us, what else is there to be afraid of?"
"Ah...you brought a musket?"
"Well, am I awesome?"
After a short period of negotiation, Huang Fei finally gave in and led a group of men to protect Yin Tao.
As a result, Qi Xiao went out alone.
How could Huang Fei know that this was intentional on his part.
Haha, since I ran out to play, why do I need to hang a tail-like oil bottle? Wouldn't it be more comfortable to go my own way?
After feeling proud for a while, Qi Xiao spent money to hire a spacious van, and then hummed a tune and went to Zhou Chunsheng's home.
This time it was still unfortunate that my cousin had already gone to the office early.
In the family, there are still only two people, mother and son, Yao and Zhou Junmao.
After saying hello and seeing the ceremony, Qi Xiao took Little Brother Zhou with him.
boarding!
Say goodbye!
Let’s get going!
With a crisp crack of the whip, the two brothers set off in high spirits.
And, talk while walking.
"Jun Mao, who are the people attending the party today?"
"Well, there is Young Master Yao of the Jiumen Admiral's family, and the eldest grandson of the Kang family, Minister of War, and Li Zongzheng's nephew... Including you and me, there are six people in total."
I'll be a good boy!
All of them are young men from high official families!
No wonder, no wonder, brother Junmao feels inferior and cannot hold his head high. How can a Pindad of this level be compared to ordinary people?
Even his own status on the surface is slightly inferior.
But we are not afraid, we can even play His Majesty the Emperor, let alone these brats?
Qi Xiaoyao smiled, showing a calm expression.
Seeing his elder brother so relaxed, Zhou Junmao's nervousness also eased, and he seemed much calmer.
As the saying goes, if you are sleepy in spring and tired in autumn, you will take a nap in summer.
It was midsummer, so after a while of jolting, Zhou Junmao, who had just relaxed, began to doze off.
In order to cheer him up, Qi Xiao took out a small gadget and asked with a smile: "Brother Zhou, do you recognize this thing?"
Zhou Junmao glanced sideways and replied: "Who doesn't know this thing? Isn't it the 'Sky Monkey' we often play with?"
"Yes, that's it!"
"..."
The flying monkey, formerly known as the Sky Cannon, is a common species in traditional fireworks. What is worth mentioning is that it is made using the principles of ancient rockets.
This type of fireworks does not bloom brilliantly in the air like jet fireworks, but it shoots out with its body and then explodes.
Whoosh! !
Snapped!
Yes, that's it.
After Zhou Junmao fiddled with it for a few times, he teased him and said: "The Sky Monkey is the most common low-grade fireworks. You can buy a lot of them for just half a tael of silver. There is no etiquette for such obscene things." Are the recommended fireworks bombs fun?"
Qi Xiao shook his head and said, "I think the Flying Monkey is more interesting."
"How do you say that?" Zhou Junmao asked curiously upon hearing this.
"What! According to the firing principle, fireworks bombs are a bit like today's military cannons. They are all driven by gunpowder and eject so-called 'projectiles'. But the Sky Monkey is different. It uses rockets. The launch principle does not require a barrel-type launch tube as the foundation."
"What you said is common sense. Anyone who can afford fireworks doesn't know this?"
"We all know it, but no one pays serious attention to it. Suppose, for example, I enlarge the size of the Sky Monkey hundreds or even thousands of times, give it a shell of fine copper, and then launch it with a harmful warhead. .Tell me, what kind of attack effect will that have?"
Qi Xiao started to think freely as he spoke.
However, Zhou Junmao was a little uncomfortable with it.
If we were discussing fireworks, maybe he would understand a little bit, but if we were talking about military industry, he wouldn't be involved at all.
Well……
It’s not that we don’t understand, it’s that we’re not interested!
Zhou Junmao smiled awkwardly and put on a boring expression.
Forget it, let’s change the topic!
Qi Xiao looked at the lush greenery outside the window and asked in confusion: "By the way, where are we going? Why did we leave the city just walking?"
Indeed.
We have been walking non-stop since we set off in the morning, and have walked until noon is approaching. A rough estimate is that it must be dozens of miles at least.
Could it be that this party is set in the wilderness?
as expected!
Zhou Junmao's next words immediately confirmed Qi Xiao's guess.
"A few of them said that it was really boring to immerse themselves in the capital every day. They finally had the opportunity to go out for fun, why not choose to be outside the prison? I couldn't resist them, so I had to obey."
"That's right..."
With Zhou Junmao's weak character, it is indeed impossible to argue with those people on an equal footing.
This is not a question of whether he can fight his father or not, but that he simply does not have the courage.
After walking for a while, the road suddenly became difficult to walk.
Look up.
But I saw thick bushes, winding mountains, and a desolate scene everywhere. Except for the occasional hissing of beasts and the low cry of jackdaws, basically no human movement was heard.
This situation made Qi Xiao shiver, and at the same time, a cold feeling filled his heart.
After a while, he regained his original courage.
It’s just desolate, what’s there to be afraid of?
Just as I was cheering myself up, I suddenly heard someone's voice coming from outside the car: "You are finally here..."
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