As soon as His Majesty Li Er thought about the side effects of taking the pills refined by Fan Monk to boost his energy and activate his blood vessels, Li Er couldn't wait to hope that Taoism could make a breakthrough in this area.
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After all, Fan Seng's crooked ways are really not safe. If it is not effective for a certain period of time after taking them, His Majesty Li Er will not pay attention to them.
Taoism is more reliable. At least the theoretical support of Taoism is strong enough. Refining an elixir can always be perfectly explained from all aspects, and it is completely consistent with the principles of heaven and earth.
How could Fang Jun understand His Majesty Li Er's thoughts at this moment?
He took it for granted that His Majesty Li Er was just curious about the steam engine itself, so he explained enthusiastically: "Your Majesty, please don't underestimate this thing. Although there are many areas that need to be improved technically, it will not take long for Your Majesty to be able to
See its power. Let's put it this way, Weichen plans to lay a railway track from Fangjiawan Pier to Chang'an City for steam engines to transport goods. It is at least sixty miles from Fangjiawan Pier to Mingde Gate in the south of Chang'an City.
After the construction of the east and west cities is completed, countless goods need to be transported every day. At least a thousand horses and hundreds of vehicles will be needed to transport them back and forth. The cost of eating horse chews will be more than a thousand dollars? This does not include the horses.
It is said that such a huge amount of carriages and horses will cause traffic congestion in Chang'an... However, after using steam engine transportation, all costs can be saved at least in half, and the impact on the traffic in Chang'an is minimal.
It’s just a railway track. Not to mention that the cost saved by this alone can reach more than 100,000 yuan per year. If all the horses saved are used in the army, the size of our cavalry in the Tang Dynasty will more than double?"
After such a calculation, His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but feel moved. He was a flexible thinker, and he drew inferences from one example and asked, "Do you mean that the steam engine is so powerful that it can replace the goods transported by more than a thousand horses?"
Fang Jun nodded and said: "More than that, as the technology of steam engines gets better and better, its power cannot be matched by horses!"
His Majesty Li Er was very excited and asked: "In other words, if such a railway track is built from Chang'an to Luoyang, steam engines can be used to send thousands of troops directly to Luoyang, arriving in the morning and evening?"
Fang Jun praised: "Your Majesty is wise! Not just Luoyang? Theoretically, as long as the rails can be laid, steam engines can arrive in the fastest and most labor-saving way. Your Majesty's army can reach any inch of the empire's territory at any time!"
The best way for the large-scale application of any kind of technology, as well as subsequent continuous upgrades, is for the government to participate.
Fang Jun tried his best to draw a big picture to His Majesty Li Er, making him pay full attention to the role of the steam engine. Only in this way can the progress of the steam engine be included in the central vision, and the whole country can develop it. How can it be the power of Fang Jun alone?
Can it be compared?
Of course, that sounds great, but the actual situation is far from that.
Speaking of railways alone, with the current level of technological construction in Datang, it is completely impossible to lay slightly longer rails. It is too difficult to build bridges across rivers and drill holes in mountains, and they can only be used in plain areas.
Short distance transportation.
Even with the current power of steam engines, the weight of goods transported at one time is only a little heavier than a few mules, and the cylinders explode at every turn...
The industrial revolution is a long-term and accumulated process. How can it be achieved overnight just by the golden finger of a time traveler?
There is still a long way to go...
However, as long as it can attract the emperor's attention and make the imperial center maintain a positive attitude towards the development of steam engines, then this road will be much shorter and faster.
At the very least, the tragic ending of firearms in history cannot happen. A certain emperor was afraid that the progress in the research and development of firearms would damage his enslavement rule, so he simply issued an order to completely ban them. He did not have firearms at home, but waited until someone else used muskets and artillery to beat them.
The "Eight Banners Iron Cavalry" they were proud of discarded their helmets and armor and cried like wolves, but when they looked back, they found that this thing was something they had thrown away and no longer wanted to play with...
What if His Majesty Li Er doesn't know enough about steam engines and someone slanders and incites him with such nonsense as "the son has no words but strange power and confuses the gods", and he is afraid of it and simply bans it?
For products like the steam engine that completely surpass the current public knowledge, this outcome is very possible...
His Majesty Li Er sipped his tea, his eyes bright, and he was enjoying Fang Jun's explanation.
When Fang Jun's mouth went dry, His Majesty Li Er put down his tea cup and said: "You always have to be silent for this time's turmoil, but don't worry, no matter how violent the impeachment launched by the Guanlong nobles, I will not
There won’t be any substantive punishment. It’s just that in order to stabilize people’s hearts, we should keep a low profile for a period of time in the future, be more practical and don’t publicize it everywhere.”
Fang Jun understood the idea and quickly stood up and bowed: "Wei Chen, thank you for your love and care. I can't repay you even if I work hard! Don't worry, Your Majesty, Wei Chen will teach in the academy and lead the craftsmen of the foundry bureau to develop and improve."
Steam engine, please handle the Ministry of War's errands safely and do your best for His Majesty's Eastern Expedition next year!"
Talking to smart people saves worry and effort. His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and smiled and said: "That's right! To be an official, you must first be a human being, then do things, and finally be an official. You are still young, so be more attentive.
No one can know public affairs from birth. More abilities come from the experience accumulated in daily life. Only by laying a solid foundation can we guide the country and rule the world!"
Li Junxian on the side clicked his tongue, with a look of envy on his face.
Listen, how much does the emperor favor Fang Jun? He has just reached the throne and has been an official in the court for a few years, and he has already promised the position of prime minister. With time, Fang Jun will have full wings and a bright future.
North Korea, who else can compete with it?
Not to mention that when the prince ascends the throne in the future, it is almost certain that Fang Jun will be "below one person and surpass tens of thousands of people"...
On top of the temple, scolding Fang Qiu, how self-satisfied is that, looking down on the world?
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After passing through Lifang near the West Market, the number of pedestrians on the street was sparse and significantly reduced.
The rain is getting heavier, and the pattering raindrops are swaying in the wind, dense and refreshing, washing the bluestones on the road until they are spotless. The water in the low and uneven places has been trampled by the horses' hooves and rutted, splashing crystal clear
Drops of water like jade.
The carriage was swaying, and Princess Changle in the carriage felt guilty and uneasy.
She had lived in a Taoist temple outside the city for many days. Today, because the wedding of Princess Hengshan was coming, she moved back to the palace. Unexpectedly, she met Fang Jun as soon as she entered the city, and by some strange coincidence she agreed to his request to have breakfast together.
Although she is dignified, she has always had an indescribable affection for Fang Jun. It can be said that it is a love between a man and a woman, but it is not so strong that it makes people dependent on each other for life and death. It can be said that it is a family affection, but it is a little more.
The joy of talking and getting along...
Therefore, when facing Fang Jun, she always avoided him whenever she could. Even if she couldn't avoid him, she would only treat him with a cold face and would never give Fang Jun the slightest thought.
However, the relationship between people is sometimes difficult to distinguish. When Fang Jun faced steel knives and spears on Zhongnan Mountain, he happily risked his life to save her without fear of life or death. Countless times, as long as he opened his mouth, no matter how difficult the matter was,
They all agreed obligingly, but who could be indifferent to the affection involved?
Therefore, after some tangle, Princess Changle agreed to Fang Jun's request. She thought it was just a shop in the middle of the market, so how could she happen to run into an acquaintance and cause unnecessary embarrassment?
Unexpectedly, not only did he meet an acquaintance, but he also met his father who was the most unwilling to face...
"well……"
With her delicate white hands pressed against her temples, Princess Changle tilted her head slightly, frowned her eyebrows, and let out a long sigh. She didn't feel guilty about Princess Gaoyang. After all, she had always kept herself clean, and her relationship with Fang Jun was innocent.
Thinking of returning to the palace later to face his father's questioning, he felt his head swell.
So sad...
And she herself knew that her resistance to sex was getting weaker and weaker. She was even thinking that if one day Fang Jun's guy got mad and forced her to have sex, would she be able to bear it and would rather die than obey at the risk of causing trouble?
Did it seriously harm Fang Jun's life and ruin the sisterly relationship with Gao Yang?
Or grit your teeth and... obey him?
Thinking of this, Princess Changle's heart was in confusion.
Her beautiful eyes were stained with melancholy, and she stared blankly at the slanting rain outside the car, the gentle breeze, and the lonely long street. The sound of horse hooves in her ears disturbed her heart, and a thought suddenly came to her mind...