Anyone in the palace could tell at a glance that this kind of box was a box for storing secret music.
Generally speaking, unless there is something special, the secret memorial will not be sent directly to the emperor.
When Emperor Chongzhen saw it, he stopped talking. After taking the box from Wang Chengen, he checked the box first to make sure that no one had touched it. Then he opened the box himself and read the secret memorial first.
Just a moment later, the smile on Emperor Chongzhen's face disappeared, and then he slammed the table and said angrily: "What a courageous dog!"
Wang Chengen had been serving Emperor Chongzhen and basically never left the capital. At this time, he couldn't help but be surprised to see Emperor Chongzhen so angry.
It's not that he has never seen Emperor Chongzhen angry like this, but he hasn't seen it for a long time! After many years, it was very surprising to suddenly see Emperor Chongzhen so angry again.
Before he had time to react, he saw Emperor Chongzhen turning to look at him and said sternly: "Daban, you immediately dispatch the elite of the West Factory to go south, and go with Wang Dehua of the East Factory to thoroughly investigate the case. No matter who is involved, once
I have verified that there is evidence, and I have arrested them all!"
"My slave obeys the order!" Upon hearing this, Wang Chengen responded without hesitation, and then asked cautiously, "Long live the Lord, I wonder what the case is?"
At least at this time, he could tell that this secret message should come from Wang Dehua in the south of the Yangtze River, and its nature was probably very serious, so Emperor Chongzhen issued this decree.
After hearing this, Sun Chuanting, who was standing with his hands hanging down, felt that the situation was a bit serious. But it was about the secret music, and he couldn't find out more about it. He could only wait and see if the emperor would tell it himself.
Obviously, Emperor Chongzhen still trusted them very much, and he directly said to Wang Chengen: "The Portuguese in Haojing'ao said that someone from Ming Dynasty sold them steam engine blueprints for one million taels; and the Portuguese estimated that the Dutch should
This will also happen, so he reported it to Dongchang, and Wang Dehua initially verified that the Dutch were a bit sneaky when they left Fuzhou, and they suspected that such a thing was indeed the case..."
Hearing this, both Wang Chengen and Sun Chuanting were shocked.
The steam engine is the treasure of the Ming Dynasty. It is obvious to all that it has a wide range of uses. This thing, let alone sold to foreigners, cannot be bought and sold even in the Ming Dynasty!
They were shocked when they heard Emperor Chongzhen say with a bit of gritted teeth: "Wang Dehua estimates that those who have the ability to sell steam engine blueprints must be the rich and powerful, not ordinary businessmen or ordinary people who can do this!"
Come to think of it, ordinary people can't get steam engine blueprints at all.
It was also based on this speculation that Wang Dehua took part in this secret report and wanted the power to seize it first and then report it later.
This is Wang Dehua's behavior with his tail between his legs. Otherwise, if he had been favored like before, he would not have had to play this secret memorial at all and would have just caught it first and played it later.
After Emperor Chongzhen read the secret report, he asked Wang Chengen to personally take the elite soldiers of the West Factory south. From this, it can be seen that Wang Dehua was still not trustworthy enough in the eyes of Emperor Chongzhen.
At this time, Wang Chengen heard this and immediately responded: "Long live the Lord, don't worry, I will definitely get to the bottom of this matter and find out these scoundrels!"
One million taels really makes many people take risks!
Later, Wang Chengen did not dare to neglect, and immediately prepared to withdraw from the palace and mobilized the elite of the West Factory to go south.
However, Wang Chengen had just arrived at the entrance of the palace, and before he went out, he suddenly heard Emperor Chongzhen say: "Wait a minute!"
Wang Chengen was a little surprised when he heard this, but he listened to Emperor Chongzhen's words the most and stopped immediately.
Sun Chuanting, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but said worriedly at this time: "Your Majesty, why don't you send troops to Nanyang, seal off that Batavia, and search him once?"
The steam engine was so important that he felt it was necessary to do this. Unless the Dutch wanted to rebel, they would have to be searched by the court to prove their innocence!
However, after hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen shook his head and said with a stern expression: "Those Dutch people have ulterior motives and may resist. According to the Portuguese, the countries in the West are putting pressure on the Dutch and the Portuguese. They are not allowed to
They became vassal states of the Ming Dynasty!"
Having said this, before Sun Chuanting could speak, he stood up and said, "Please, please wait a moment!"
After finishing speaking, Emperor Chongzhen took out his mobile phone from the sachet on his chest and turned to the apse.
When Sun Chuanting saw it, he knew that he was going to contact Emperor Taizu, so he had to wait patiently. He also wanted to know what Emperor Taizu's opinion would be after he knew about this kind of thing?
Wang Chengen looked at the back of Emperor Chongzhen as he entered the back hall. He had the same view as Sun Chuanting, so he waited patiently.
What they thought was correct, but the person Emperor Chongzhen contacted was not the real Emperor Taizu, but Liu Weichao from another dimension.
As soon as Liu Weichao connected to the video connection, Emperor Chongzhen said with a little eagerness: "Is it convenient to speak?"
When Liu Weichao saw this, he knew that Emperor Chongzhen might have something urgent, and he was a little curious. Logically speaking, the Ming Dynasty was now on the right track, everything was going well, and even the upcoming battle to regain Liaodong was fully prepared.
Nothing to worry about?
It's impossible to lose the Liaodong War despite having an advantage, right?
Thinking like this, he quickly asked: "What's the matter, tell me!"
After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen immediately said to Liu Weichao: "I got the news that the steam engine was probably obtained by the Western Yi, that is, the Dutch!"
Emperor Chongzhen, who had the deepest understanding of the steam engine in the Ming Dynasty, knew exactly how useful it was. Therefore, he did not even let the people know about it, and only produced it exclusively at the Bureau of War and its affiliated steam engine factory.
, only used for applications such as transportation controlled by the imperial court.
Now, of course he was anxious if such a useful thing was to be obtained by Xi Yi.
But who would have thought that when Liu Weichao heard about this, he immediately said with a smile: "I thought it was something, but it turned out to be this! This kind of thing will happen, I have thought of it a long time ago!"
"..." Seeing that he didn't seem to care, Emperor Chongzhen was a little speechless.
Logically speaking, Liu Weichao shouldn't be unaware of the importance of steam engines? But why does he seem to not care?
Thinking this way, he felt a little anxious, but suddenly he calmed down a lot. Emperor Chongzhen asked Liu Weichao for advice: "Then what do you think of this matter?"
Liu Weichao listened and said with a smile: "The principle of the steam engine is actually very simple. Although there are several key points in improving the steam engine, it is not difficult for smart people! It is impossible to monopolize this thing all the time.
After all, you have more and more finished steam engines, and they are available in all walks of life, so it is easy for others to imitate them."
At this point, after he paused, he saw that Emperor Chongzhen looked a little unwilling, and continued: "In addition, the promotion of the study of physics has been popularized in the Ming Dynasty, and it will inevitably spread to other countries. It is inevitable that it will
Improving the level of research in other countries will, in turn, drive the scientific and technological development of the entire world!"
After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen thought that this was indeed the case, and couldn't help but feel a little helpless, so he asked Liu Weichao: "Then how should I deal with it?"
"It's very simple!" Liu Weichao heard this and said without hesitation: "Public knowledge should be popularized when it needs to be popularized. You can't prevent it no matter how you try. However, high-end knowledge, such as the knowledge in the Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty, must be
Only qualified people can learn, and no matter how high-end it is, the qualifications must be reviewed. Moreover, your technology tree must continue to develop. If others are left far behind by Ming Dynasty no matter how they catch up, then Ming Dynasty can always be guaranteed.
Its technology is the most advanced, and Ming’s strength is the most powerful!”
Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen was listening attentively but frowning slightly, he further explained: "Take this steam engine for example. I believe that the best steam engines, different types of steam engines used in different scenarios, are all led by the Ming Dynasty.
Even if other countries get steam engines, they still can't catch up with the Ming Dynasty. Because of this, they need technical reserves."
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he couldn't help but widen his eyes a little, and seemed to relax a little. Liu Weichao said again: "Not to mention, Ming Dynasty is already developing internal combustion engines, which are not comparable to steam engines. Also, internal combustion engines are equipped with
In the petrochemical industry, it is even more difficult for others to steal the technology. Therefore, as long as the Ming Dynasty continues to lead in science and technology, there is no need to worry about the Western Yi stealing the technology and then suppressing the Ming Dynasty!"
After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen finally showed a smile, and then said: "Yes, just like the white gunpowder, as long as I keep it secret in the military affairs department, others will not be able to steal it. This is the gap in technology!"
The granulation of black powder, etc., after others see the finished product, they can eventually imitate it. However, with the advancement of technology, some things cannot be copied.
Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen had understood what he meant, Liu Weichao smiled, and then said to him seriously: "I think it's time for you to set up a worldwide patent office. Anyway, Ming Dynasty's fist is strong enough. Let me declare, who
If anyone dares to steal something from Ming Dynasty and use it without permission from Ming Dynasty, then hit him! Anyone who wants to use something from Ming Dynasty must pay money to Ming Dynasty, that is, pay patent fees! In short, as long as it is registered in the Ming Dynasty Patent Office and declared
Patents are all handled this way!”
Hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded immediately, thinking immediately in his mind that those who secretly sell steam engine blueprints must be severely punished; however, the Dutch who dare to buy steam engine blueprints without their consent must also be severely punished!
This chicken must be killed!
Thinking like this, Emperor Chongzhen thought of another thing, so he also asked Liu Weichao for advice.