"The converts are fanatical?" Zhu Cixiang thought thoughtfully, "Wu Sangui, Jiang Xiang and the others are also like this?"
"No, the situations of Wu Sangui and Jiang Xiang are different." Chongzhen waved his hand and said, "These warlords may not be as enthusiastic as converts to establish slaves, but they also dare not return to the Ming Dynasty. The reasons are also very
Simple, because my father has blocked their way back to the Ming Dynasty."
"Father, you are referring to removing the military power of Duke Xia and other generals and ministers?"
"Yes, my father removed the military power of the generals and ministers, thus blocking the way for Wu Sangui, Jiang Xiang and others to return to the Ming Dynasty. However, it is no longer important whether these surrendered generals and ministers return to the Ming Dynasty."
After saying that, Chongzhen looked up again and looked at Qingliang Mountain not far ahead.
The handicraft industry in the Ming Dynasty is booming, and the country's situation can be said to be changing with each passing day.
The fastest growing among them is still the textile industry. In less than two years, various handmade machines have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, greatly improving the efficiency of spinning, reeling and weaving.
promote.
Of course, no matter how great the improvement is, before the steam engine can provide mechanical capabilities, there will always be a bottleneck in the productivity of the handicraft industry. For example, the Ming Dynasty Arsenal has reached its production capacity limit with a monthly production of 1,500 flintlock muskets. By the same token, the production of the textile industry
There is also a ceiling for efficiency.
In addition, a number of hydraulic workshops have emerged in mountainous areas with abundant water resources such as She County.
However, these hydraulic workshops have great limitations. First, they are subject to seasonal restrictions, and second, they are subject to transportation restrictions. Therefore, they can often only provide seasonal power for local handicrafts such as papermaking and oil pressing.
However, the foundation for industrial development has been laid. As long as the steam engine is solved, leapfrog development will be ushered in. By then, the Ming Dynasty will be able to launch a crushing dimensionality reduction attack on neighboring countries and even the world. Therefore, Wu Sangui and Jiang Xiang
, the support of the northern Jin gentry and even the people of the northern provinces no longer matters.
Of course, people's support must still be won as much as possible.
However, it is too early to say this now, and the top priority is to build a steam engine first.
When he left Nanjing last time, Fang Yizhi said that it would be completed in about four months.
It is already mid-April. Counting the time, the first industrial steam engine has almost been built.
The group of people soon arrived at the gate of the Gewu Science Factory. Because Chongzhen did not wear a dragon robe, but wore the same mountain armor as the Eight Hundred Yiding, with a visor on his face, the Beijing soldiers guarding the gate did not
Not recognized.
"Stop!" the captain of the Beijing camp shouted, and the dozen or so soldiers behind him immediately lowered their spears.
"You're blind." Gao Qiqian took a step forward and yelled in a high-pitched voice, "You don't want to see who our family is?"
"I don't care who you are." The captain of the Beijing camp snorted coldly and said with murderous intent, "Jin Junmen said that Gewu Ke is an important place for military aircraft. Unless the Holy Lord comes personally or Gewu Ke gives advice, Song gives the advice.
Otherwise, even the prince, King Ding or King Yong will not be allowed to enter, and anyone who dares to trespass will be shot without mercy!"
"Jin Xuan?" Gao Qiqian said angrily, "Does he want to rebel?"
"Shut up!" the captain of the Beijing camp said sternly, "If you dare to make any loud noise again, you will be severely punished!"
Gao Qiqian looked back at Chongzhen and found that Chongzhen had no intention of reprimanding him. He immediately shouted: "How dare you be so rude, Shu Zi'an? Our family is Gao Qiqian, the eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch!"
"Gao Qiqi?" The captain of the Jingying camp looked confused, "I've never heard of it!"
"Ah?" Gao Qiqian had no other moves now, but Chongzhen and Zhu Cixi couldn't help laughing.
Chongzhen then took a step forward and pulled back his visor, and asked with a smile: "I am here, can I come in now?"
"Your Majesty?!" The captain of the Beijing Camp recognized Chongzhen and quickly turned over and bowed down. "This villain didn't know that the Holy Emperor was coming and accidentally bumped into the Holy Emperor. It is a death penalty."
"You also said that you accidentally collided with the Holy Master. What's the crime?" Chongzhen waved his hand and said with a smile, "Besides, you can be so loyal to your duties and not afraid of power. I have nothing but praise and commendation for you."
After a pause, Chongzhen asked again: "By the way, what's your name?"
"Return to your Majesty, the villain Zhang Tao." The captain of the Beijing camp replied with a look of reverence.
"Zhang Tao? I remember you." Chongzhen nodded and walked inside.
However, just as he approached the middle gate, he heard a sudden bang coming from the inner courtyard.
The next moment, the originally closed middle door was violently pushed open by a wave of air. When the door panel flew out, several new soldiers guarding the door were also blown around.
Wu Ba Tan, Meng Ke Tu and other barbarian generals rushed forward to block Chongzhen.
Chongzhen only felt a strong wind blowing across his face, and it was still a little hot. His heart couldn't help but sink. It looked like there was an accident?
The loud noise just now almost shattered his eardrums. Could it be that the cylinder exploded?
Thinking of this, Chongzhen raised his legs and started to walk towards the inner courtyard, but was blocked behind him by Wu Ba Tan and Meng Ke Tu.
"Your Majesty, the situation inside is unclear and dangerous. You can't go in." Wu Batan and the two refused to give way.
"Oh, hurry in and save people, there must be an accident inside." Chongzhen stamped his feet, then turned around and told Zhu Cijiong, "Jiong'er, go to the medical school and call Fu Shan!"
Regardless of whether there is an accident inside, call Fu Shan over first.
While he was talking, Buck Yong had already inspected the inside and only let Chongzhen in after making sure there was no danger.
As soon as he entered the door, Chongzhen saw a huge machine, a steam engine, lying in the yard.
It has been more than three years since I traveled to the Ming Dynasty, and I finally saw a real mechanical equipment. Although it still looked primitive and crude, at least it looked like a machine.
Unfortunately, this is a "damaged" piece of equipment.
The large boiler on the left, which is almost two feet high and one foot in diameter, has cracked in the middle.
From the crack of the explosion, there are still streams of hot steam coming out. From such a long distance, you can feel the scorching heat. My dear, it's not the cylinder that exploded, but the boiler that exploded.
I looked around the steam engine again, but all I saw were people lying on the ground.
The nearest one was cut into two pieces directly from the waist, and blood from the internal organs flowed all over the floor. Looking forward along the body, he saw a huge piece of broken iron. It was obvious that this piece of broken iron cut the man into pieces.
Cut into two pieces.
"Rescuing people, why are you standing still?" Chongzhen growled with a dark face, "Hurry up and save people."
Chongzhen came to the corpse for the first time. It was an old man, probably a craftsman involved in making steam engines. Chongzhen was heartbroken and relieved at the same time.
The sacrifice of the old craftsman is certainly heartbreaking,
But at least it will not affect the development of steam engines.
At this time, the scientific researchers who were stunned by the explosion shock wave woke up one after another.
When Fang Yizhi was helped over, his head was still dizzy, and there were blisters on his face. He was probably smoked by the steam, but it should have only been a little bit, otherwise it wouldn't just be blisters.
Pascal was also helped over by two Yiding.
Neither Fang Yizhi nor the others noticed Chongzhen's arrival.
Seeing that the boiler was blown to pieces like this, Fang Yizhi was heartbroken and heartbroken.
Pascal spread his hands and said in French: "Oh, God, I told you not to rush to test the car. You can't test the car before the thermometer is installed. If you don't listen, it's over."
After listening to the interpreter's translation, Chongzhen frowned and asked, "Fang Yizhi, what's going on?"
"Your Majesty?" Fang Yizhi discovered Chongzhen at this moment and quickly bowed to the ground to salute.
Pascal also put his right hand on his chest and greeted Chongzhen: "Dear His Majesty the Emperor, it is a great honor to see you again, but it is a pity to meet you on such an occasion."
Chongzhen was too lazy to talk nonsense and asked again: "What exactly is going on?"
"Your Majesty, it's all my fault for my carelessness." Fang Yizhi said with a bitter smile, "Pascal actually tried to dissuade me, saying that if there was no thermometer, it might cause the boiler to explode due to excessive pressure, but I didn't adopt it, so this disaster happened."
After a pause, Fang Yizhi said sadly: "Please, Your Majesty, punish the minister's crime, remove him from the Department of Gewu, and give him a position in the matter."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Chongzhen said with a dark face, "Scientific exploration has never been smooth sailing. Although bloodshed and sacrifice are sad, they are inevitable. If I were to dismiss you as a researcher because of this incident, it would be a disaster.
Could it be that he gave up eating because of choking?"
"Your Majesty, my Lord..." Fang Yizhi was so moved and ashamed that he choked up and couldn't speak. This accident could have been avoided.
Chongzhen added: "It is not terrible to have an accident. What is terrible is to lose confidence because of an accident. Fang Yizhi, tell me now, will you lose confidence because of an accident?"
"Absolutely not." Fang Yizhi said solemnly, "This mistake will only strengthen my determination to devote myself to the Gewu Science."
"Okay, as long as you don't lose confidence." Chongzhen nodded happily and said, "Then we should seize the time to find out the exact cause of the explosion, whether it is because of a blocked pipe, a mismatch between the cylinder and piston, or some other reason.
Then solve the problem as soon as possible, eliminate hidden dangers, and strive to build a steam engine in the shortest possible time."
"Yes." Fang Yizhi said with his hands raised, "I must find out the reason as soon as possible."
Chongzhen also told Fang Yizhidao: "The craftsman who died should pay special attention to his compensation. If there are any nephews in the family, he can help one of his nephews to join the Gewu Science and Technology Factory to take over his job."
"And we must be cautious in the future."
"Try to avoid similar accidents."
"Don't get too close when testing the car."
"Yes, I have written it down." Fang Yizhi looked serious.
Chongzhen comforted Song Yingxing, Boyle and others before leaving the factory.
This time, I really came here in high spirits and returned disappointed. I originally thought I could finally see the world's first real mechanical power, but I didn't expect to witness an accident.
Fortunately, the accident did not cause too many casualties.
