At the School of Mechanical Engineering in the South District of Beijing, Liu Jin and Zhu Houzhao came here again. When they learned that Liu Jin and Zhu Houzhao had arrived, Ren Siheng, the dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering, also hurriedly came to greet them.
"Dean Ren, have you made any new achievements recently?"
Walking around the campus of the School of Mechanical Engineering, you can see many students gathering in groups everywhere to study their favorite machinery.
This is an era of rapid technological development.
Thanks to Liu Jin's strong support and popularization of basic education, technology has gradually begun to show its dazzling light on the basis of basic education.
Among them, the development in the fields of machinery, chemical industry, steel, bridge engineering and mathematics is particularly rapid, and results are emerging one after another.
In the field of machinery, many machines have been manufactured, including steam-powered cultivators, harvesters, trains, ships, textile looms, looms, various lathes, etc.
It can be said that it has achieved fruitful results. It is also the field with the deepest development and the most achievements. It has also given birth to many giants in the field of machinery. The last time the train was officially opened to traffic, Emperor Hongzhi directly knighted several people with a wave of his hand. Ren Siheng also received one.
The title of earl.
The field of chemical industry has also been fruitful. The reason why Ming Dynasty's military technology developed rapidly and was able to develop explosive ammunition, advanced breech-loading muskets, and powerful artillery in such a short period of time is all due to breakthroughs in chemical technology and
develop.
On the basis of basic education, a large number of people have devoted themselves to the field of chemical industry, and are constantly making new achievements and breakthroughs in this field. It is said that the employment prospects in the field of chemical industry are the best, because the Ming Dynasty textile industry needs their talents the most.
The competition record in the textile industry has gradually shifted from looking at the quantity and price of cloth to the quality of cloth as well as the color and pattern of printing and dyeing.
If you want to create good printing and dyeing colors and patterns, you must use a lot of chemical engineering knowledge. Naturally, the demand for chemical engineering talents is very strong.
The field of iron and steel metallurgy is also closely connected with the field of chemical industry. Miyun Iron Works is a representative example. Many large steel companies in Ming Dynasty have invested heavily in the field of iron and steel metallurgy and have continued to achieve many successes.
The quality of smelted steel is getting better and better, and the output is getting larger and larger. The key is that research on various other metals is also constantly unfolding.
As for bridge engineering, this is also one of the hottest fields now. Many high school graduates will choose this field to continue their studies because it is very easy to find a job.
With the extensive use and application of cement and the imperial court's overhaul of railways, Ming Dynasty's investment in infrastructure was very large, and the demand for talents in this area was very strong. Building bridges and paving roads was a technical job.
The construction of a large number of roads and railways has also greatly promoted the development of related technologies and led to the rapid growth of related fields.
All this boils down to the fact that while Liu Jin vigorously popularized basic education, he also vigorously developed higher education. At the same time, it coincided with the rapid development of the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, all aspects of science and technology in the Ming Dynasty developed rapidly.
In the past, if there had been no budding capitalism and no development of colonialism, no matter how much technology there was, there would probably be no use for it.
Society does not need so many people doing nothing and doing all kinds of meaningless and useful research. Even if you develop the best bridge construction technology, you can't build a few bridges in a year.
You also learned the art of slaying dragons.
But things are different now. From the Ming Dynasty to the various places, roads, railways, ports, etc. are being overhauled. The demand for talents in bridge engineering is very strong, and at the same time, various difficulties will be encountered.
For example, building bridges across the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, such as studying how to dig tunnels, etc. This is a problem that has not been encountered in the field of traditional bridge construction, and it is also a problem that cannot be overcome using traditional technology.
This requires continuous research on bridge construction technology so that larger bridges and taller buildings can be built.
Adapting to the needs of the times and standing at the forefront, it has naturally achieved rapid development.
In the era of rapid development, various achievements naturally emerged continuously. Many machines, Liu Jin, a later time traveler, could no longer understand them, and they were dazzled by them.
In terms of education, in addition to inheriting the traditional strictness, it also focuses on experiments. As Liu Jin sees now, these students can be seen doing various mechanical experiments everywhere in the School of Mechanical Engineering.
"Of course there are a lot of new results, but there are not many that can really be used."
"Recently, a student named Huang Zhiyuan invented a two-wheeled car, which is quite practical."
After hearing Liu Jin's words, Ren Siheng thought for a while and said.
"A two-wheeled car?"
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he immediately curled his lips and said: "What's so strange about a two-wheeled car? There have been such cars before."
"No, the two-wheeled car he invented is very different from the previous ones. It does not need to be pulled by horses or oxen, it just relies on its own pedals."
"I'll have someone call Huang Zhiyuan over and bring his bicycle with him."
Ren Siheng replied with a smile, and then gave instructions to the people around him, who immediately hurried to find the student named Huang Zhiyuan.
"Bicycle?"
Liu Jin was confused after hearing this. What kind of car is this?
Everyone didn't wait too long. Soon, a sixteen-year-old student rode a strange car with only two wheels and quickly came to the crowd.
"bike?"
When he saw the so-called 'bicycle', Liu Jin couldn't help but shout out.
Because the "bicycle" ridden by this student named Huang Zhiyuan is not much different from the bicycles of later generations. It has two wheels at the front and rear, driven by a chain, and powered by both feet.
It's just that the wheels of this bicycle are made of wood, which looks very bulky. It doesn't seem to be equipped with a braking system. In addition, its structure looks a bit funny. The wheels in the front are larger and the wheels in the back are smaller. At the same time, the seat
Also further forward, rather than in the middle.
But in general, it is no different from the 'bicycles' of later generations.
"Principal, are you looking for me?"
Huang Zhiyuan came to Ren Siheng's side riding a bicycle of his own invention somewhat coolly.
"Huang Zhiyuan, this is the current Crown Prince, and this is Mr. Liu, the Minister of Rites. They are very interested in your bicycle. Please introduce it quickly."
Ren Siheng introduced Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jinlai to Huang Zhiyuan. When Huang Zhiyuan heard this, he immediately trembled with fright and quickly saluted Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin.
"No need~ no need~"
"Let me take a look at your bicycle. How do you ride this bicycle?"
Zhu Houzhao's eyes were shining at this moment. Looking at Huang Zhiyuan's bicycle, he became energetic.
"Your Highness, this bicycle is actually very simple. You sit on the chair with your buttocks, pedals on both sides, and the armrest in front controls the direction."
"When you first start riding, you may fall, so be sure to brace your feet in time."
When Huang Zhiyuan heard this, he immediately became energetic and quickly asked Zhu Houzhao to introduce his bicycle in detail.
"Looks like fun."
"I'll try~"
Zhu Houzhao was already itchy when he saw Huang Zhiyuan riding a bicycle angrily. After hearing Huang Zhiyuan's kick, he immediately got on the bicycle and tried it as he said.
However, learning to ride a bicycle is not an easy task. Zhu Houzhao failed several times and even almost fell.
"Your Highness, be careful."
"It's very difficult for me to learn how to ride a bicycle. Many of my classmates can't learn it, so no one has been interested in my invention. Originally, I wanted to make some money with this invention."
Huang Zhiyuan, Ren Siheng, and Liu Jin had been following carefully. Seeing Zhu Houzhao about to fall, they rushed over to help him. Huang Zhiyuan said as he helped him.
"What's so rare, let me try~"
Liu Jin on the side also wanted to try it at this moment. He didn't expect that the bicycle was invented so quickly. He must invest in this.
"Old Liu, it's not that I despise you. If I can't learn something at once, you will definitely fall down."
Zhu Houzhao put down his bicycle and looked helplessly at the bicycle in front of him. It was really not easy to learn.
"Hehe, that's hard to say."
Liu Jin seemed very confident. He took the bicycle, turned the faucet slightly and said, "This faucet is a bit heavy. It must be because there is no bearing inside. If a bearing is added inside, the steering will be lighter."
"Yeah, why didn't I think of this? I've always felt that this faucet is very difficult. I was trying to think of a way to solve this problem, but I didn't think of this."
When Huang Zhiyuan next to him heard this, he immediately slapped his thigh and said excitedly.
Here Liu Jin took over the bicycle, sat on it, then stepped on it, and he got started immediately. It was a little crooked at first, but soon after he got used to it, Liu Jin rode it very smoothly.
The cement-paved campus is like a gust of wind passing by.
"I'm going~"
When Zhu Houzhao saw it, he couldn't help shouting.
"This is too awesome~"
“Can the first ride go so smoothly?”
"This is the first time I've seen it."
Huang Zhiyuan was also dumbfounded. Many people had tried the bicycle he invented, but they basically fell down several times. This was the first time he had seen someone ride it well as soon as they started.
"Haha~"
"This feels really good."
Soon, Liu Jin came back on a bicycle and was full of praise for the bicycle. In this era when walking is basically a walk, the bicycle is meaningless and an extremely important invention.