It is like the gurgling sound of a water drum, irrigating grain and wheat; like a Kongming lantern rising and floating outside, the candle flame does not go out but the lantern does not fall; like a boat sailing in a swollen way, the wind does not stop and the boat speeds up...
Zhu Yunwen used a series of analogies to talk about the energy that has always been used in the world. Steam engines are like water, like fire, and like wind. They are all ways of applying energy. In the final analysis, this is not a scourge, not a trick, or a fearful monster. .
Dong Lun, Wang Bin and others finally understood that this iron frame was just a large kettle. There was nothing terrible about boiling hot water.
Wang Bin glanced at Gu Pu fiercely, "You are the dean of the Military Academy, why are you so courageous? You are shouting nonsense, and now you are not able to speak clearly. Others are also very depressed, thinking about whether to do it for a while." Ask Gu Pu to discuss some medical expenses...
Dong Lun stepped forward, patted him, and asked, "Your Majesty, what is the use of this steam engine?"
Seeing that everyone was no longer afraid, Zhu Yunwen looked at Gong Shuqiao and said, "You are the dean of the Craftsman Academy and the leader in developing steam engines. Tell them about it."
Gong Shuqiao walked to the steam engine, stretched out his hand to grab the iron chain connecting the stone pier, and said seriously: "As you can see, the steam engine can continue to make reciprocating movements, and this is the most wonderful thing. Just like a boat rowing an oar, Back and forth, back and forth, if a steam engine is installed on the ship, no manpower is needed to row the oars, only one or two people are needed to take care of it, and the ship can keep moving forward. What changes will this bring to us?"
Gu Pu took a deep breath. If this thing can really replace manual oars and be more powerful, then the Ming Dynasty's fleet will be able to go to sea at any time and can travel from north to south all year round, and the speed will be faster and the time will be shorter. !
If the north is short of food, send grain, and if it is short of cotton, send cotton. Whether it is marching and fighting, material transfer, or disaster relief, it will greatly save people's manpower.
When the navy of the Ming Dynasty encountered pirates, a group of pirates rowed their boats desperately. The navy of the Ming Dynasty only needed to burn the steam engine to catch up with them easily. That scene was so interesting.
The military value of this steam engine is immeasurable!
Gongshu Qiao continued: "There is a blacksmith shop in the School of Craftsmanship. I have been to the School of Medicine many times. I want to make some thin and sharp small knives. This requires craftsmen to polish it, and it is not easy to make it. But if you use a steam engine Used to hammer steel, it will surely be easy to make.”
Wang Bin couldn't believe that this iron frame was actually related to medicine.
Yes, the medical school now needs to study the structure of the human body. It needs sharper knives and more precise tools. These things cannot be made in a blacksmith shop outside. They can only be customized at the Craftsman School of the Imperial College. .
Gong Shuqiao looked at the others and continued: "According to the analysis of the Emperor and the Craftsman Academy, there are many uses for steam engines in the future, such as weaving, smelting steel, ships, mixing large amounts of concrete, city construction, processing weapons, hammering copper coins, Printing treasure banknotes, making paper..."
Dong Lun and others fell into a daze in shock. They could not imagine that such a steel object could be used in such a wide range of applications. Perhaps within ten years, the steam engine would appear in people's lives and become a remarkable existence.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the steam engine and said: "Remember it, it will change the Ming Dynasty. Many years later, you will understand how great it is. Go yourselves. I have something to discuss with the craftsmen."
Seeing this, Dong Lun, Wang Bin and others had no choice but to bow and leave.
Zhu Yunwen looked deeply at Gong Shuqiao, then looked at Tao Zengguang, Zhao Yuan and others, and said happily: "I am very happy. All the craftsmen who participated in the development of steam engines will be rewarded heavily."
Tao Zengguang smiled and scratched his head and said: "Your Majesty, we don't care about any rewards, but we think this steam engine has great potential. We only hope that the Emperor can strongly support the research and development of steam engines, expand the team of craftsmen, and make the development of steam engines faster."
Zhao Yuan and others also quickly expressed their stance: "I hope the emperor will support us so that we can accomplish this unprecedented thing!"
Rather than being rewarded, a craftsman's greatest wish is to create a masterpiece with his own hands that will be remembered for eternity.
Gongshu Qiao is also waiting for Zhu Yunwen to express his position. If the steam engine is to be truly practical and have a real impact on the Ming Dynasty, it needs talent, money, and material support. It is easier to deal with talent now, but without the support of the court in terms of money, food, and materials, it is difficult to maintain high-intensity research.
In terms of materials, the steam engine in front of us uses more than 500 kilograms of steel. In order to knock and knock out the parts of more than 500 kilograms of steel, the steel consumed has exceeded 2,000 kilograms. The scraps next to it , various types of defective parts, all prove that success is not a coincidence of genius, but the result of repeated experiments and preparations.
In addition to steel materials, coal is also needed. Which coal brings the highest steam efficiency and how to improve the combustion quality need to be studied. The Craftsman College does not have such strong finances to purchase these materials, and the Imperial College cannot give its limited finances to a college. The only way is to ask for more support from Zhu Yunwen.
Zhu Yunwen's eyes were full of perseverance and certainty, and he promised eloquently: "Don't worry, the emergence of the steam engine will never become a decoration or plaything. I am not just a whim, but I want to use it to make Ming Dynasty more powerful. Money There is no need for you to worry about material matters. If you need as much as you need, go directly to the sacrificial wine and the steward to get it. If they don't give it to you, come to me."
Gongshu Qiao and others smiled easily. With these words, Jijiu and Siye did not dare to criticize him.
However, Li Zhigang was not in the capital at this time, but went to Beizhili to supervise and review the drawings and details of the Imperial College in Peking, and hoped that the drawings could be modified to better suit the needs of future Imperial College research, such as building Underground laboratories, concrete room laboratories, top secret project workshops, etc.
The new learning of the Imperial College continues to develop, and a lot of confidential knowledge has emerged based on the basic knowledge. These knowledge and its archives need to be absolutely safe. How to layout the building, whether to dig deep into the ground floor or build a special confidentiality building, all of which require sacrifice. Drink and discuss with the overseer.
Zhu Yunwen's attitude gave Gong Shuqiao reassurance.
However, Gongshu Qiao still underestimated Zhu Yunwen's emphasis on steam engines. Patting the steam engine in front of him, Zhu Yunwen put forward his own opinion: "I hope that the Craftsman College will select a group of outstanding craftsmen and set up an engineering machinery institute within the Craftsman College to specialize in research. Energy conversion and machinery manufacturing, while connecting with Longjiang Shipyard and weaving and other industries, and strive to apply steam engines as soon as possible."
"Construction Machinery Institute?"
Gongshuqiao was deeply excited. This meant that Zhu Yunwen did not regard the steam engine as a simple project, but elevated it to the level of a coursework, and wanted to mobilize more talents to research, optimize and apply it.
"I accept the decree!"
Gongshu Qiao solemnly agreed.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Tao Zengguang, Zhao Yuan and others with a smile: "You can also participate. Of course, the tasks undertaken by the Second Artillery Bureau, Warfare Bureau, and Science and Technology Bureau cannot be lost, so work harder."
Tao Zengguang and others did not feel tired, only happy. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of such a great project?
It's a bit bitter, a bit tiring, it doesn't matter. Isn't it just to do something with a clear conscience?
What is carried on the shoulders is not only the head, but also the sky above the head. What is stepped on under the feet is not only the shoes, but also the heavy earth. A good man who is upright and upright, who would be afraid of hardship and fatigue?
Zhu Yunwen knew that the thermal efficiency of steam engines at this time was still very low, and the corresponding research was far from complete. He also knew that these matters were urgent. It was difficult for even a group of big shots to accept these new things at once, let alone the supervisors?
The accumulation of talents and the change of thinking all take time.
After discussing with everyone, Zhu Yunwen determined that adapting steam engines to ships was the first task, and ordered Wan Haiping and Liang Shangcai from Longjiang Shipyard to enter the Craftsman Academy to jointly develop how steam engines can power ships, and put forward the design ideas for propellers. After it comes out, the rest of the theory, data analysis, manufacturing and assembly are all the work of the craftsmen.
At this moment, Luo Yan'er's maid Qiao Hui, accompanied by the chamberlain, hurriedly entered the craftsman academy and hurriedly announced: "Concubine Shu is in labor."
Zhu Yunwen heard that when he rushed to the harem, Concubine Shu had successfully given birth to a baby girl, and mother and daughter were safe.
Looking at the infant girl, Zhu Yunwen was full of joy. He grabbed Luo Yan'er's hand on the bed and saw her weakness and loss. He said affectionately: "This is my and your daughter. She belongs to the Ming Dynasty." Eldest Princess, what else are you dissatisfied with? Double happiness, please pass on the word, I am so happy that I have received a thousand pieces of gold, and all the maids and chamberlains will come to Chengqian Palace to receive the reward!"
Ma Enhui felt a little distressed and snorted: "The Emperor is really partial. Not to mention Wen Kui, even Wen Yuan did not see such a generous act."
Zhu Yunwen laughed loudly: "Can a brat compare with my daughter?"
Ma Enhui and Concubine Ning don't really mind. A daughter, a princess, is a treasure to say the least, but after all, her daughter's family will get married sooner or later, and she will no longer be a member of the palace.
However, seeing Zhu Yunwen's joy does not seem like he is comforting Luo Yan'er, but he actually likes her.
Luo Yan'er was a little sad. In the palace, mother is more important than son, and the status of the princess is far inferior to that of the prince. She really doesn't live up to expectations. But seeing Zhu Yunwen holding his daughter and not allowing the queen to touch her, I couldn't help but feel more relaxed.
Both men and women are their own flesh and blood.
My father is gone, my mother is gone, and I finally became a mother.
Is grandma okay?
She didn't seem to come to the palace, so Luo Yan'er asked her doubts.
The smile on Ma Enhui's face was a little stiff. Zhu Yunwen hugged her daughter and said softly: "Mrs. Guo is not in good health. She is staying in Jurong to wait for the news. I will send someone to tell her the news."
Luo Yan'er didn't doubt it and fell into a drowsy sleep.
Walking out of Chengqian Palace, Ma Enhui saw that Zhu Yunwen was a little lost in thought, and sighed: "When will it be appropriate to tell her about Mrs. Guo and the Luo family? We can't keep it a secret forever."
Zhu Yunwen pointed to the pavilion in front of him and said, "I will tell her personally after confinement."
Ma Enhui agreed. What happened to the Luo family and the Guo family was so shocking that it was better not to talk about it while Luo Yaner was recuperating.
Zhu Yunwen picked up the fruit, took a bite, and discussed with Ma Enhui: "Wen Kui is eight years old and a young adult. I plan to let him go to Fengyang to visit the mausoleum. What does the queen think?"
Ma Enhui was a little worried: "Your Majesty, is it too early? He is still an unexperienced child..."
Zhu Yunwen shook his head slightly: "I am a little too young, but always learning how to govern the country in the palace is too closed to his knowledge. He needs to go to the people and take a look, to know how the people farm and what the crops look like. , knows how to fetch water, how to irrigate. Young people, soft-hearted, can make deep impressions. If you get older, have a determined mind, and haven't walked out of the palace once, I'm afraid I will interrupt you if you say why you don't eat minced meat. His legs."
Ma Enhui pursed her lips and smiled: "It seems that for the sake of my son's legs, I have to agree."
