When humans enter the industrial age, their demand for energy is increasing.
Coal, oil, and natural gas are constantly being mined and used, especially oil, this flowing black fuel, has become a necessity in modern society.
Oil extraction, transportation, and refining all cost money. When oil appears in front of users as industrial products, it is already very expensive. Although gasoline and diesel in this era only cost two or three yuan, in a few years
Later, when it became an oil importing country, oil prices began to rise continuously. However, considering the income level of people in this era, the prices of these oils were still very high.
So, some people began to think of evil ways.
Oil is too expensive. The cheapest liquid that people have access to is water. So, can water be converted into fuel? If it can be done in this way, it means the emergence of a cheap energy source!
Can?
If the water molecules contain hydrogen atoms in terms of composition, as long as the hydrogen-oxygen covalent bond inside the water molecules can be broken, the hydrogen in the water can be released, thus turning the water into fuel.
However, if you want to break this covalent bond, it means inputting energy, and there will be no perpetual motion machine in the world.
Electrolyzing water to obtain hydrogen is one such method that requires the provision of electrical energy. The same is true for other methods.
Therefore, when in later generations, some old guy claims that he has developed a water-hydrogen car that can turn water into fuel by using a special catalyst, most people will recognize it as a complete fraud.
The deception soon revealed its true form in front of the people across the country.
However, in the 1980s and 1990s, there was another scam that shocked the whole country and deceived many people. This was the famous Hongcheng Base Liquid.
In 1954, Wang Hongcheng, the creator of the Hongcheng fluid scam, was born in a working-class family in Harbin. There was no scholar in the last three generations. He only went to primary school intermittently for four years. He was considered an intellectual in the family.
One, the only junior high school diploma. It was obtained in exchange for pork.
At that time, satellites were being launched all over the country, and the technology of turning water into oil was being studied in the farms nearby. The saponification technology used at that time was even publicized, but after destroying an engine, it was no longer available.
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However, Wang Hongcheng kept this kind of thing in his heart.
Later, Wang Hongcheng worked as a carpenter and in the army, and after demobilization, he became a bus driver. After the country opened, people's minds continued to open up, and Wang Hongcheng's uneasy heart gradually became restless.
Wang Hongcheng, who only has a fourth-grade elementary school education, cannot possibly know the source of oil. He does not know that it is formed from the transformation of prehistoric marine animals and algae corpses in ancient times. In his eyes, these things are just like water, coming from
If it is dug out of the ground, then the water will have a chance to turn into oil! (People of that era really thought so. The father of the Hero of East China, who still had a high school education, also believed that oil and water were the same.
It was beaten underground.)
So Wang Hongcheng started to do it. Perhaps in the past, he had lofty ideals and struggled for life to obtain a cheap energy source for mankind. However, after experiencing countless failures, he began to use tricks.
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It doesn't matter if you can't figure it out, as long as others believe it.
So, Wang Hongcheng held some unknown liquid and announced grandly that he had invented Hongcheng base liquid! This special mother liquid only needs to be mixed with water at a ratio of one to one hundred thousand to obtain water-based fuel. This kind of fuel
Not only can it be ignited at a moment's notice, but the energy it produces is much higher than ordinary gasoline and diesel!
This fuel, which is converted from water into oil, will not cause pollution to the environment after burning, and has considerable environmental value. This is our "China's fifth greatest invention."
Of course no one believed it at first, and some people started to go to Wang Hongcheng's home to ask for confirmation. So Wang Hongcheng performed it himself. When people watched the magical scene of water turning into oil, they believed it.
Wang Hongcheng is not a scientist, but he is definitely an awesome magician. Playing tricks with his wife by substituting others is so clever! It is much better than the magic pot performed by a certain magician in the Spring Festival Gala.
For example, in front of everyone, he would drop his own Hongcheng fluid into the water, and then set the water on fire.
It may seem fancy, but in fact there are many ways, such as adding calcium carbide, which is calcium carbide powder, into water. The calcium carbide powder reacts with water to produce and burn acetylene, and acetylene has some flammable properties.
In addition, you can also drop gasoline directly into the water. Since the density of gasoline is smaller than that of water, it floats on the water. As long as it encounters an open flame, the oil in the upper layer will naturally ignite.
Although this kind of experiment would be seen through by professional people, Wang Hongcheng was very smart and invited non-professional and famous people. After seeing it, those people felt that it was very magical and would promote him.
In this way, his fame continued to expand. Although many people in the scientific community were questioning it, Wang Hongcheng never responded. He only wanted to deceive the people he could.
I just don’t know why this guy came to Huating. Does he think he can deceive people here?
In the 1990s, there were many famous swindlers, such as Qigong masters. However, everyone knew that Qigong masters lied to people. Those people may not have known that what they valued was not the ability of Qigong to cure diseases and transport, but what they valued
It is the network of relationships behind Qigong masters.
What about Hongcheng’s base fluid? It’s a complete hard-core lie!
Qin Tao was very emotional.
"What is this meeting for?" Now that they have met, Qin Tao has to ask. After all, it is not easy to deceive the Huating City Government with Hongcheng Base Liquid!
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "In order to launch new projects and solve energy problems, the city wants to start this project, so it plans to develop expanded fuel. At the same time, the Navy also plans to invest
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Qin Tao slapped his hand on the table hard. Even if he lied to others, he actually dared to lie to the navy?
The navy is very struggling. The current military expenditure is tight. In addition to the salary of personnel, there are also the construction of several warships, and the funds are gone. Therefore, most of the warships are parked in the port all year round. The navy is also very interested in cheap fuel.
longing for.
If this kind of thing is really added, the warship's engine will be scrapped!
"Mr. Qin?" The people around him were startled.
"Can I attend this meeting?" Qin Tao asked.
Mr. Yan shook his head: "When you come over, this meeting will be over. There is no need to go. However, if you want to know the content of the meeting, I can go and inquire."
Qin Tao nodded: "Okay."
It is estimated that no specific agreement will be reached at this meeting, so it is better to wait and see how things change.
"Mr. Qin, depending on the time, it's almost time to have lunch, why don't we show our friendship as landlords?" Mr. Yan asked Qin Tao.
"Well... let's go to the student cafeteria and let me experience it too." Qin Tao said.
Although Qin Tao is also a college student, the Shipbuilding Industry College he went to is simply not comparable to the university in front of him. It is several grades behind.
Since you're here, you might as well have a meal in the cafeteria here to get over the addiction of being a student. Anyway, Qin Tao hasn't graduated for a few years. If he was a graduate student, he would probably still be hanging around in the university.
"Since Mr. Qin is interested, let's go to the cafeteria to experience it." Mr. Yan agreed with a smile. Although Qin Tao was already the boss of a group, this gesture made Mr. Yan very satisfied.
A group of people walked to the canteen.
Although it was already time to eat, there were not many people in the cafeteria. It was obvious that many students were still studying and had forgotten the time to eat.
Even people in the cafeteria are eating and reading at the same time.
The academic atmosphere of this university is so strong.
"Bring me a portion of Kung Pao Chicken, a portion of tomatoes and eggs, and three ounces of rice." Qin Tao pointed and ordered a few of his favorites. As for paying the bill, that was not his concern.
Holding the dinner plate, Qin Tao sat in front of a table, and then looked at Mr. Cao opposite.
"Old man, it's better to be vegetarian, something lighter is better. Your braised lion's head is made of meat, so it's not very good. I'll help you eat it." After saying that, Qin Tao actually took Mr. Cao's braised lion's head over.
Mr. Cao's face was full of smiles: "I have long heard that Mr. Qin has no airs and can make friends with old guys like us. It is true."
They are all technical authorities. They usually treat others respectfully when eating. How have you ever seen Qin Tao like this? He actually picked food from his own plate and ate it. However, this kind of behavior made Mr. Cao even more jealous.
Inexplicable sense of intimacy.
Qin Tao smiled: "Mr. Cao, it's my honor to be friends with you. I hope we can have a happy cooperation in the future."
At this moment, a student of Yan Lao hurried over: "I heard it, I heard it. In order to prove the performance of Hongcheng base fluid, an on-site demonstration will be held at the Xincheng swimming pool tomorrow. A large
The water in the pool is turned into fuel on site.”
A big pool?
This magician is about to start performing again!
"In this case, I must go and join in the fun tomorrow." Qin Tao said, "I want to see with my own eyes what is weird about this."
"I'll go too!" Mr. Cao said.
"Are you going too?"
"That's right, we scientific people should go and unveil the magic stick with our own hands!"
Although Hongcheng base fluid has been widely publicized in the society, some places have even taken the bait and invested a large amount of money in Wang Hongcheng, and there are even local vehicles using this expanded fuel. However, in the scientific community, there is little understanding of this
Everything is viewed with suspicion, and it can even be determined directly that this thing is definitely fake.
"For so many years, Hongcheng Base Liquid has been promoted everywhere and attracted investment. However, we have never seen this kind of thing put into mass production and use. We brag about the fifth great invention every day, so let's go and reveal its true face!" Mr. Yan also said
Then he said.
"It's strange to say that this is obviously a liar. Why do so many people still believe it?" Wang Hua asked, sitting at the table next door.
So many people believe it? Qin Tao had a sarcastic smile on his face: "Have you read The Emperor's New Clothes?"
This is a famous fairy tale. Two liars went to deceive the emperor. They obviously had nothing, but they said that they were weaving the most beautiful cloth. Only smart people can see it. So, no one exposed the liar's lie.
Afraid of being thought a fool.
Even the emperor was deceived and paraded naked in the streets, but a child finally revealed the truth.
This is of course the case as well.
Some people may have been deceived, and some may have realized that it is a scam. However, if the lie is exposed, then they have been negligent. They may just continue to help promote it and let more people believe it.
This is how this nationwide scam started.
At the end of 1991, Huating City, Xincheng Swimming Pool.
This swimming pool has a long history. It existed in 1938. It was called the Mainland Swimming Pool at that time. After the liberation of the country, it was taken over by the police. Ten years later, it was handed over to the Huating Municipal Education Commission and turned into a Xincheng Swimming Pool.
Many competitions have been held here, and Olympic athletes have been selected. However, as time goes by, it has gradually become outdated. Now, this swimming pool is in a semi-abandoned state, and together with the nearby land,
We plan to auction them together.
Therefore, it is just used for this test.
The water in the swimming pool has long been filthy, with a lot of rotten leaves floating on the water, and it smells strange. There is a banner hanging on the rostrum in front of the swimming pool.
Pangu opened the sky and set fire to the world - Wanghongcheng in China.
Looking at this domineering title, Qin Tao was extremely emotional. A liar who has gotten to this point must be quite arrogant!
"Mr. Qin, what brought you here?" Just as Qin Tao walked over slowly, a naval officer came up to him. It was Luo Wenzhong, an old acquaintance of the headquarters. He was transferred
When we arrived at Huating, we were greeted by the spring breeze.
"Our navy also wants to get involved in this project? Whose idea is it?" Qin Tao asked Luo Wenzhong.
Qin Tao came here because the navy was also involved. He couldn't watch the navy be cheated. The navy's precious funds couldn't be wasted like this.
"I don't know the specific meaning of the superiors." Luo Wenzhong said: "However, the superiors also know that this project has many theoretical problems, so I plan to come here to experiment. If it can really succeed, the Navy will
Invest money.”
Qin Tao nodded: "So that's it. I understand. I'll go find a place below to sit and watch the fun."
"Mr. Qin, since you are here, how can you sit down? Please take a seat!"
At this moment, someone came over to say hello. It was the president of Huating University. Next to the president, Mr. Yan was also following him.
"You are all big leaders, how can I sit with you?"
"Mr. Qin, what you say is not interesting enough. What kind of big leader are we? You are the boss of Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group. You are the most powerful in the shipbuilding industry, but you are much better than us. Come, come quickly, otherwise, I can
It’s a shame.”
Qin Tao had no choice but to step onto the podium in front of the swimming pool.
A middle-aged man in a suit and tie was talking nonstop to the leaders present.
He is of medium height, thin body, wears glasses, and looks as elegant as a scholar.
"Whether it is clean water or dirty water, the Hongcheng base liquid I invented can turn this water into burnable expanded fuel." Wang Hongcheng looked confident: "But we can't ignite the entire pool.
The only way is to take a bottle out of the expanded fuel for testing after it is made. If it is all ignited, I am afraid it will cause a disaster."
The leader nodded: "Yes, we just need to collect part of it for experiments. As long as this experiment can be successful, our city will regard Hongcheng base fluid and expanded fuel as a key project! The city plans to invest
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested to develop this industry.”
"Yes, please rest assured, leaders, there will be no problem. By the way, are the reporters from the TV station here?"
After saying that, Wang Hongcheng looked around and saw Qin Tao and others walking over.
"Who is this?"
"I'm Qin Tao. I've long admired the name of Hongcheng Base Liquid, and I came here specifically to join in the fun." Qin Tao said and stretched out his hand.
Qin Tao? Where did he come from?
Wang Hongcheng didn't know Qin Tao, but he had long been accustomed to officialdom. He immediately stretched out his hand with a smile and shook Qin Tao's hand: "Hello, hello."
"Leaders, there is something wrong with your arrangement today." Qin Tao said to the leaders present: "Your security work is not in place. I suggest that you ask the Marine Corps to come over and help maintain order in case anyone listens.
They say there is an experiment here, what should I do if they want to steal the precious Hongcheng base fluid?"
Call in the Marines?
Wang Hongcheng's face looked a little ugly, but Luo Wenzhong suddenly realized: "Yes, that's it. I will call immediately and ask the troops to send out force for protection!"
"Just use my phone." Qin Tao took out his mobile phone and handed it to Luo Wenzhong.
"No, no need to bother dispatching the army."
"That's not okay, this is necessary."
The navy also has a base in Huating. After receiving the news, military vehicles drove over quickly, and a soldier with guns and live ammunition set up a cordon around the entire swimming pool.
"Why don't you start yet? What are you waiting for?" Qin Tao was a little bored.
"Still waiting for the big boss."
"The big boss is coming?" Qin Tao said: "If all the water in this pool turns into fuel, it will be very dangerous. Now, we need to search around the entire swimming pool to ensure safety. I am also free.
It’s okay, let’s search with the soldiers.”
Qin Tao said and stood up.
Mr. Yan and Mr. Cao also stood up.
There was sweat seeping down on Wang Hongcheng's forehead. He wiped the sweat and watched the navy soldiers searching everywhere, fearing that something unexpected would happen next moment. But fortunately, those people just glanced outside a certain key place and saw
After reaching the door lock, he didn't do anything.
The big leader finally arrived. Wang Hongcheng greeted him and nodded: "Here you are, leader. Leaders, can we start our experiment?"
The big boss also took time out of his busy schedule to come and take a look. Now that everything is ready, of course we have to start immediately.
Qin Tao has also circled back, empty-handed and found nothing, nothing unexpected happened.
"let's start!"
"Dear leaders, just add a bucket of my Hongcheng base liquid to such a pool of water." Wang Hongcheng picked up the bucket of liquid that he had prepared long ago, and he was very excited.
The milky white bucket was just like the fake wine bucket. Wang Hongcheng carried it to the edge of the pool, and then poured the liquid inside.
"Dear leaders." Wang Hongcheng continued to introduce: "If you wait for the chemical reaction of the fuel itself, it will take a long time. Now, in order to speed up the reaction, we will install four submersible pumps inside to allow the liquid inside to flow. At the same time,
, we also need to add a cover on top to seal it."
After saying that, Wang Hongcheng got busy again. Four submersible pumps were installed at the four corners of the swimming pool. Then, bamboo poles were set up on the top of the swimming pool and plastic films were placed on top.
It's probably the first time since the swimming pool came into being that it had a cover on the top, which looked a little funny.
The roar of the submersible pump sounded, and Wang Hongcheng, who was covered in sweat, ran back to the podium: " Leaders, please be patient. In about half an hour, expanded fuel will be produced."
"Scientist Wang, what is your scientific principle? Can you introduce it to us?" Qin Tao said: "For example, write down the chemical equation of this Hongcheng base fluid for us?"
Wang Hongcheng had a smile on his face: "I'm sorry, this is a trade secret. I invented it after more than 10,000 researches. Before we signed the cooperation agreement, these were all secrets."
"Oh, it's a trade secret, sorry."
Wang Hongcheng looked confident: "You're welcome."
"Can the entire pool water be turned into expanded fuel? Will it be affected by other factors?"
"Of course! This experiment will definitely not fail."
"Then we'll wait for a miracle to happen."
Time passed slowly. Wang Hongcheng turned off the power of the water pump, waited for a while, and then said: "Everyone, the time to witness the miracle is coming. I will go now..."
"Scientist Wang, can I go get it?"
"No, it's too dangerous. What if you fall?"
"I'm not afraid."
"That won't work either. Let me do this kind of thing!"
"Okay, can you use this cup of mine?" Qin Tao said, drinking all the water in the tea cup serving the people in front of him, and then raised the tea cup.
"Can."
Wang Hongcheng took Qin Tao's teacup and walked to the side of the swimming pool, then bent down and scooped up a cup from the gap in the opened plastic film.
"Leaders, this is the expanded fuel I invented. It has changed from water to high-quality fuel. Now, let me ignite it."
The water cup was placed in front of the rostrum, with several fire extinguishers prepared next to it just in case. Wang Hongcheng took a lighter and confidently approached the mouth of the cup.
With everyone watching, the flame of the lighter came close to the fuel, and then the flame went out!