Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 396

[Chapter 396 Steam Tips]

Yancheng.

When Zhao Xu came back from Pingcheng, he summoned the generals and officials of the palace.

afternoon.

Civil and military officials arrived at the meeting hall one after another, lined up on the left and right, and the stands were full.

Among them, the generals are headed by Chang Wei, and the civilian officials are headed by Liu Fu.

Zhao Xu sat in the main seat and said: “Today is September 25th, and within ten days, the Northern Expedition will start. This battle is unusual, and it is the biggest battle so far after the Ningjindusi battle. According to the information I have received so far, the war in the northwest is just one of Beidi’s two plans, and the other plan is in Yanzhou!”

“Yanzhou?” Liu Fu, Chang Wei and other officials and generals heard the words , looking surprised.

Only Tsui Hark knew about this matter beforehand, Gujing had no waves.

Zhao Xu nodded, and told everyone the news that Beidi ordered Gaoli to build a warship and planned to bypass Yanzhou by sea.

“Bei Di is really cunning. If His Highness hadn’t discovered it in advance, I’m afraid Yanzhou would suffer disaster this time.” Chang Wei broke into a cold sweat secretly.

If the Beidi army landed in Yanzhou and attacked Yanguan from the south to the north, Yanguan would not be able to hold it.

“More than that, the Yuan family may also participate in this matter this time. Since Yuan Li returned, his contact with Beidi has not been interrupted.” Zhao Xu said.

Everyone frowned upon hearing this.

From this point of view, the situation facing Yanzhou is even worse than that faced by the Northern Expeditionary Army.

The northwest is Xiliang and Beidi, while Yanzhou is Yuanjia, Gaoli and Beidi.

Goryeo’s national strength is comparable to that of Xiliang in its heyday.

After reminding the generals and officials, he continued:

“Liu Fu, the king is responsible for the war. Yanzhou’s infrastructure can’t be delayed. Just do what needs to be done. Concrete roads, underground pipes, etc. must be moved. Others, such as the construction of pig farms and pig houses, the allocation of officials, I don’t need to mention it anymore, right?” Zhao Xu said.

Hearing this, Liu Fu took a step forward, “Your Highness, please rest assured, I will supervise this matter personally, and I will never be lazy.”

Zhao Xu said again: “Also, if the military department and the commercial firm have needs, your government office must provide them in time. It’s convenient, you can’t shirk it.”

Liu Fu said yes again.

Zhao Xu looked at Wang Ying at this time, “The production of naval guns of the Bingzhan Division cannot be stopped, and more warships will be added in the future. Also, you are also watching Nanfang District, the artillery purchased by the powerful clans still has to be Continue to deliver, the business belongs to the business, although I don’t like them, but since they have handed over the money, I have to keep their word.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

After explaining to Wang Ying, Zhao Xu looked at Chang Wei.

“The five bastions in Wu’an County are guarded by 2,000 soldiers each. During the war, the Black Iron tribe is very likely to launch a big war. You must always be vigilant.” Zhao Xu said. “Besides, Bai Shang leads 20,000 troops to guard against pirates. If there is something wrong with Yanguan, we will support you at any time.”

“Yes, Your Highness.” Chang Wei clasped his fists heavily upon hearing this.

After giving instructions, Zhao Xu ordered everyone to go back and prepare separately.

He ordered to go to the science and technology school to call Wang Chong over.

The teaching materials in the government affairs school are mainly rote memorization, and the important thing is practice.

Liu Fu agrees with his ideas, even if he is not there, the two can lead the government affairs school.

As for the science and technology school, he couldn’t let it sit idle.

After all, the battles in Yanzhou are too frequent, and the research and development of technology cannot always be delayed because of the war.

At the moment, Qu Sheng is busy with the basic chemistry three acids and two bases he ordered.

Although this word is simple, there are five things in it, so naturally it cannot be created in a short while.

Therefore, he doesn’t have to worry about chemistry, and only Wang Chong is left.

The hot air balloon came to an end, and now that Wang Chong is free, I can give him one more thing to do.

While waiting for Wang Chong, Zhao Xu ordered someone to temporarily set up a stove outside the study.

Then let the maidservant boil hot water.

Not long after, Wang Chong came over, and after saluting, he said, “Why is your Highness boiling hot water outside the study?”

“I showed you.” Zhao Xu didn’t hide his intention.

Pulling Wang Chong to the stove, the hot flames had already boiled the hot water in the pot.

The white steam rose and fell against the lid of the pot, making rattling noises.

“There is a task for you right now, guess what it is?” Zhao Xu smiled.

Wang Chongben was smart, so he understood it instantly. He said, “Your Highness, do you want your subordinates to lead the students to try to build a steam engine?”

The ups and downs of the pot lid is the power of steam.

In the school, King Yan had already told them what a steam engine is and how it works.

Zhao Xu nodded, “That’s right, the Bingzhang Division now has a hydraulic boring machine, and the quality of the smelted steel is also sufficient. It’s time to try it now. During this time, you can try it and don’t be afraid of failure.”

Wang Chong excitedly He was almost about to shout, but he suppressed the excitement and said only one word, “Yes.”

When King Yan talked about the steam engine, he and all the students were beyond shocked.

They never imagined that the steam produced by boiling hot water could be of such great use.

If this thing is developed, it will fully replace hydraulic drilling machines and hydraulic boring machines. This is a power revolution.

“Wait a minute, I will draw a picture for you, briefly explain it, and leave the rest to you,” Zhao Xu said.

There is no structural diagram of a steam engine in the textbook.

He immediately drew a picture and handed it to Wang Chong.

In history, the development of the steam engine has experienced many twists and turns.

The first steam engine was called the Newcomen steam engine.

This kind of steam engine is very simple, in fact, it is equivalent to a spherical pot placed on a stove, and a metal hollow pipe like a chimney is connected to the pot.

Inside the tube is a cylinder plug that moves up and down as the steam pressure builds and releases.

After the appearance of this steam engine, it was mainly used for pumping water in mines.

Later, after Watt’s improvement, a compound steam engine appeared.

This kind of steam engine is equivalent to leveling the vertical chimney and adding connecting rods, crankshafts and other parts, so that the steam engine can be used in all walks of life, not just the mining industry.

What he gave to Wang Chong was the blueprint of the compound steam engine.

After all, on the premise of knowing the correct path, it is obviously unnecessary to take another detour.

“Xiaguan, I’m going back to develop the steam engine!”

The complex mechanical structure on the drawings not only did not make Wang Chong choose to back down, but instead aroused his interest in the challenge.

Pick up the drawing and can’t wait to go back.

“Be careful during the experiment, if one is not good, it will explode.” Zhao Xu reminded.

“Yes, Your Highness.” Wang Chong just stared at the blueprint, and he didn’t know if he listened to the words.

Shaking his head helplessly, he asked Wang Chong to go back.

(end of this chapter)