Wen Tiren, the chief minister of the cabinet, had actually heard what Zhong Jinwei said just now and knew that it must be another kind of magical good thing. However, in this large public place, Emperor Chongzhen did not take the initiative to ask, and it was not easy for him to gossip.
But even so, he kept paying attention here. When he saw Emperor Chongzhen and Duke Xingguo whispering a few words, they lost their composure and opened their mouths wide, and he couldn't help but become even more curious.
Wen Tiren secretly decided to find a time when no one was around and ask Mr. Xingguo, what exactly is this electric train?
Emperor Chongzhen over there finally came to his senses and was about to ask Zhong Jinwei about the details of the electric train when, "Woo..." a whistle sounded, a large amount of steam was sprayed out from the steam engine head, and the train began to slowly start.
, the sound of "哐珰哐珰..." also slowly began to speed up from slow to fast.
Everyone's attention was attracted. Under the attention of the Ming Dynasty's monarchs and ministers, the steam train easily pulled the many carriages hanging behind it and began to circulate in the yard.
After a while, the speed of the steam train slowly changed to a constant speed. Although the speed was not very fast, it satisfied all the big guys.
Because if a heavy object is pulled by a horse, it is impossible to get up quickly, let alone this train pulls so many carriages.
Amidst the noise of the train, senior officials of the Ming Dynasty were commenting, but Emperor Chongzhen kept in mind the electric train that Zhong Jinwei was talking about.
Therefore, after he returned to Wenhua Hall, he made an early decision to trial-build a railway from the capital to Tianjin Wei, and then left Zhong Jinwei alone to prepare for questioning.
Wen Tiren naturally anticipated Emperor Chongzhen's purpose and found a reason to stay.
Emperor Chongzhen did not feel the need to keep Wen Tiren secret because he also knew the origin of Zhong Jinwei. Therefore, there were only three of them left in the Wenhua Hall.
"Master Zhong, can the electric train you mentioned before be built?" Emperor Chongzhen asked with hope.
To his disappointment, Zhong Jinwei shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, electric trains have higher technological requirements than steam trains. In terms of the current technological level of the Ming Dynasty, it is still far from reaching it. Even electricity is not yet available.
No!"
Wen Tiren heard this and quickly asked: "What is an electric train?"
Emperor Chongzhen looked disappointed. Seeing Wen Tiren asking questions, he repeated to him the speed of electric trains that Zhong Jinwei had told him.
When Wen Tiren heard this, he understood why Emperor Chongzhen was so surprised. If this kind of electric train was really developed, would the Ming Dynasty be afraid that its territory would be too big to control?
He remembered what Zhong Jinwei had said to Emperor Chongzhen just now, and he quickly asked again: "Xingguo Gong, what is electricity?"
"It is also a form of energy, electricity like lightning."
Although Zhong Jinwei's answer was relatively professional, he had mentioned a similar concept when he was talking about steam engines last time, so Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Tiren could almost understand what Zhong Jinwei meant.
This surprised Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Tiren again. Lightning can be used. And according to Zhong Jinwei, it seems that electricity is still a basic thing. So Emperor Chongzhen asked in surprise: "Master Zhong, can you create this electricity?"
Zhong Jinwei nodded and replied to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, it is very easy to make this electricity. Electromagnetic induction will do. It is difficult to use it after it is made. It involves many things and must have a certain industrial foundation."
Wen Tiren was very sensitive and seemed to get some other information from Zhong Jinwei's words. He asked again: "Xingguo Gong, can this electricity also have many uses, not just electric trains?"
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he nodded with a smile, turned to Wen Tiren and said, "What Mr. Wen said is absolutely true. If this electricity is used in the fast electric train I just mentioned, it will probably take hundreds of years. The technology is too difficult."
It’s too high. But things like electricity can be used in many ways, are very, very useful, and are the foundation of many industries.”
Emperor Chongzhen had never heard Zhong Jinwei emphasize something so much. He immediately forgot his disappointment, leaned forward, and asked a little eagerly: "Master Zhong, how useful is this?"
Zhong Jinwei thought for a moment and reminded Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, do you still remember the mobile phone I brought when I first came here? The light that shines in the night in the mobile phone picture is all electric light."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he thought about it carefully and found that it was indeed the case. On Zhong Jinwei's mobile phone, there were tall buildings and various dazzling lights. Even though it was dark, it was like stars falling from the sky.
He also knew that an electric train that could travel 1,200 miles an hour was too far away, but it would be good if it could achieve the power applications in Master Zhong's mobile phone.
"Master Zhong, can you make electricity and make it shine?" Emperor Chongzhen asked again with hope this time.
What made him happy was that Zhong Jinwei smiled and nodded, and answered him: "I have this intention and want to devote most of my energy to Ming technology in the next time. Electricity is the foundation, as long as it can be applied
, will definitely be another huge take-off after the steam engine.”
Just when Emperor Chongzhen was happy, Zhong Jinwei reminded again: "Your Majesty, we cannot rush this matter. I only learned some basics when I was in my hometown, and I have forgotten a lot. Now I can only explore step by step to figure out when it can be developed.
It’s hard to say. It might take decades of research, but it’s possible.”
Emperor Chongzhen's joy did not decrease because of Zhong Jinwei's words. He still said with a smile on his face: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, I can wait!"
Emperor Chongzhen could afford to wait, but Wen Tiren couldn't. When he heard Zhong Jinwei's words, he couldn't help but feel extremely regretful that he had been born so many years earlier.
Zhong Jinwei did not notice Wen Tiren's regretful expression. Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen was still so happy, he said again: "Your Majesty, steam engines have only begun to become practical gradually. Therefore, the most profitable thing at present is to continue to develop steam engines and promote them to the Ming Dynasty.
All walks of life. As for electric power, we just start research and development in advance, focus on exploration, and accumulate technology. Only this kind of focus is the most beneficial to our Ming Dynasty."
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen finally suppressed the smile on his face. But he immediately showed a smile again and said: "Master Zhong is right, you can't make a fat man with one bite. I know that we have to take it step by step. Regarding Daming technology, you will be the president."
Master, you have the final say on what to do!"
Indeed, Zhong Jinwei, who came from later generations, naturally has the most authority to speak in terms of science and technology. By letting him lead the Ming Dynasty's science and technology, he can naturally avoid many detours and make the Ming Dynasty's science and technology advance by leaps and bounds.
In fact, Daming Technology was already led by Zhong Jinwei before. However, his main energy was not in this aspect. Now that Daming's affairs are on the right track, Zhong Jinwei has more time to devote to technology.
After Zhong Jinwei talked about some more technological matters, when he was about to leave, suddenly there was the sound of rapid footsteps outside the hall.