"Your Majesty, this is the internal combustion engine I invented using diesel as raw material. Its power is 25 horsepower..."
As the inventor of the diesel engine, Rudolf Diesel was explaining his invention to Carlo, explaining its excellence in terms of various indicators.
In fact, there is no need for Diesel to explain, how could Carlo not understand the excellence of diesel engines? Otherwise, he would not have come in such a hurry. You must know that it takes half a day to go from Rome to Milan by train, let alone
Going back, this is a whole day's delay.
However, Carlo came excitedly to find this real diesel engine, which was a little different from what he had imagined. Instead, it looked like a vertical steam engine.
Of course, no matter how this first-generation diesel engine is, its broad future is visible. But now, practical issues still need to be considered.
"What can I say about this diesel engine?"
When facing Carlo, who would dare to say no without being wise?
"Your Majesty, please speak."
Under the attention of everyone, including the inventor Rudolf Diesel, Carlo said. "As for the characteristics of diesel engines, I think Professor Diesel has made it very clear, so based on its characteristics, I think diesel engines need to be improved.
Research is carried out in two directions. The first is to increase the size of the engine and work towards engineering power and ship power, because diesel engines have obvious advantages compared to the steam engines currently used in various countries.
The second is miniaturization. The powerful horsepower of diesel engines can also be used as vehicle power. Of course, this requires continued research. It is definitely not feasible at present."
What Carlo was referring to was the first-generation diesel engine in operation. This diesel engine, which was fixed on a steel frame, had a large shaking range that could be observed with the naked eye. It was definitely not suitable for use as a vehicle power source.
Carlo's words embarrassed the inventor Diesel, although he knew it might be an unintentional mistake by the king.
Carlo also observed that his words embarrassed the inventor, and quickly made up for it, "This is just my humble opinion. It is up to you, the inventor, to decide how to determine the specific research direction."
Carlo's words made Diesel feel much better. Carlo respected him so much as a monarch, how could he not be moved.
"Thank you for your attention, Your Majesty. I will work hard to produce satisfactory results."
"Don't worry, if you achieve outstanding results, Baron Tesla will be your role model."
Carlo's words surprised everyone. You must know that Tesla is a legend. This Serbian-born inventor, electrician, physicist, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, and chemist is recognized as a giant in the commercialization of electricity.
He was also the first person in Italy to apply science in practice.
In order to commend this world-class master, various certificates and medals from Italy were given to him for free. In addition, King Carlo even rewarded him with a knighthood. It can be said that in terms of reputation, Tesla has reached the level of fame.
reached the top. As for money, Tesla is not short of money. The whole world can see the benefits of alternating current. Westinghouse Electric Company has never been short of orders. And Tesla, which owns part of the shares, will not be short of money.
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Of course, it cannot be said that there is no shortage. This person has recently begun to think about transmitting power to equipment through wireless transmission. It requires a lot of funds. He went to the person in charge of the Marino Electric Power Laboratory but did not get what he wanted.
As a result, I wanted to talk to my friend Carlo and get some support.
Carlo compared Diesel to Tesla. Even if it was a form of flattery, it can be said that he took it very seriously.
Faced with Carlo's high regard, what else could Diesel say? He could only hold Carlo's hand and reply forcefully. "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will definitely do it, definitely!"
Yes, in this era of decline of aristocracy, this identity is very tempting to most people. And scientists are also human beings, and they also have emotions and desires.
Carlo's promise to Diesel is also based on the use of diesel engines. Diesel engines are widely used. Currently, they can be used in mines, docks, and ship power. Especially for inland river ships and huge steam engines, it really doesn't matter.
Suitable for use on inland waterway vessels, diesel engines are simply unique.
After Carlo visited the diesel engine, he did not leave immediately. Instead, under the leadership of the person in charge, he visited some other departments, such as the gasoline engine, which has always been very popular. Compared with the newly invented diesel engine, there are more people and types of gasoline engine researchers.
In addition to the development of gasoline engines for automobiles, Carlo felt that Italy was definitely at the forefront of the research on gasoline engines in terms of large-scale, high-standard, etc.
Of course, Carlo needs to seriously consider how to convert the technical advantages of gasoline engines into other advantages.
Visiting various products in the power laboratory was an eye-opener for Carlo, and time slipped by secretly under such circumstances. By the time Carlo came out of the power laboratory, it was already getting late.
"Your Majesty, would you like to rest for one night in Milan?"
McClun, the newly appointed captain of the bodyguard, stepped forward to ask Carlo what he meant.
Baron Filmicchi is over sixty years old, and his aging body has long made him unable to cope with the job of captain of the bodyguard. He had proposed the idea of resigning to Carlo many times before, but he was rejected by Carlo who did not have a suitable candidate for the time being. The role of captain of the bodyguard was
The position is very important, and it is impossible not to get Carlo's approval, and Macron is someone Carlo has gradually been able to trust over the years.
"It's better to have a night's rest."
Carlo thought for a while and answered, after all, it was not appropriate to go back tonight.
"Okay, Your Majesty, we will go to the Royal Palace of Milan right now."
The most indispensable thing in Italy is palace buildings, which can be found everywhere, including in Milan. This is a palace built in the Middle Ages and owned by the Italian royal family, so it can be used as a stay.
Just as Carlo got on the carriage and was about to set off, he saw Captain Macron knocking on the door. "Your Majesty, there is an urgent message from Rome."
As soon as he heard the emergency call, Carlo immediately opened the car door and took it. It was not an urgent matter and there was no need to send an emergency call, so Carlo was also curious.
When he opened the telegram, Carlo breathed a sigh of relief. This was not a domestic matter. In fact, this matter had little to do with Italy. It was Wilhelm II who apologized for the previous telegram incident. The Kaiser could not withstand the anger towards Britain.
, had to write to Queen Victoria to defend herself: "I never intended to use this telegram against Britain or your government..."
Listen, is this an apology? It sounds like the wronged person is complaining that the other person is too excited.
Well, according to Carlo's understanding, the Kaiser has been wronged and must make amends, so the German Navy's First Act is a very powerful response. I just don't know what the German Navy, which has received Italian technical support, will do.
