Chapter 404: Steam Tips

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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 filled with people.

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

Zhao Xu sat on the main seat and said: "Today is September 25th. Within ten days, the Northern Expedition will begin. This battle is extraordinary. It is the largest battle so far after the Battle of Ningjindusi." Judging from the news I have received so far, the war in the northwest is just one of the two plans in Beidi, and the other one is in Yanzhou!"

"Yanzhou?" Liu Fu, Chang Wei and other officials and generals looked surprised when they heard this.

Only Tsui Hark knew about this matter in advance, and Gu Jing was unruffled.

Zhao Xu nodded and told everyone the news that Beidi ordered Gaoli to build warships and prepare to bypass Yanzhou from the sea.

"Beidi is really cunning. If His Highness hadn't discovered it in advance, I'm afraid Yanzhou would have suffered this time." Chang Wei secretly broke into a cold sweat.

If the Beidi army lands in Yanzhou and attacks Yanguan from the south and the north, it is impossible to see that Yanguan can be defended.

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

When everyone heard this, their brows furrowed even more.

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

In the northwest are Xiliang and Beidi, while in Yanzhou are the Yuan family, Gaoli and Beidi.

The national power of Goryeo was comparable to that of Xiliang in its heyday.

As a reminder to the generals and officials, he continued:

"Liu Fu, I am responsible for the war. The infrastructure construction in Yanzhou cannot be delayed. Just do whatever needs to be done. Concrete roads, underground pipelines, etc. must be moved. Others such as the construction of pig farms and pig houses, the deployment of officials, I don’t need to mention it anymore, right?" Zhao Xu said.

Hearing this, Liu Fu took a step forward and said, "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will personally supervise this matter and will not be lazy."

Zhao Xu added: "Also, if there are needs from the Military and War Department and the trading houses, your government offices must provide conveniences in a timely manner and cannot be shied away from it."

Liu Fu said yes again.

Zhao Xu looked at Wang Ying at this time, "The production of naval guns in the War Division cannot be stopped. More warships will be added in the future. Also, in Nanfang District, you are also keeping an eye on it. The artillery purchased by the powerful clans still needs to be Continue to deliver, business is business, although I don’t like them, but since they have paid the money, I have to keep their word.”

"Yes, Your Highness."

After telling Wang Ying, Zhao Xu looked at Chang Wei.

"Each of the five bastions in Wu'an County is guarded by two thousand soldiers. During the war, the Black Iron Tribe is very likely to launch a major war. You must always be vigilant." Zhao Xu said. "In addition, Bai Shang leads 20,000 troops to guard against the pirates. If there is any trouble at Yan Pass, he will provide support at any time."

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

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

He also ordered Wang Chong to be called over at the Science and Technology School.

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

Liu Fu's ideas are consistent with his, and even if he is absent, the two can still dominate the government school.

As for the Science and Technology School, he couldn't let it sit idle.

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

At the moment, Qu Sheng was busy working on the basic chemistry of three acids and two bases that he ordered.

Although this word is simple, it contains five things, so naturally it cannot be figured out in a short while.

Therefore, he does not have to worry about chemistry, only Wang Chong is left.

The hot air balloon ride has come to an end, and now that Wang Chong is free, he can give him one more thing to do.

While waiting for Wang Chong, Zhao Xu ordered people to build a temporary stove outside the study.

Then let the maid boil hot water.

Not long after, Wang Chong came over. After bowing, he said, "Why is Your Highness heating hot water outside the study?"

"I burned it for you to see." Zhao Xu did not hide his intention.

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

White steam rose and fell against the pot lid, making a clicking sound.

"There is a task for you right now. What do you think it is?" Zhao Xu smiled.

Wang Chong was already smart and understood instantly. He said: "Your Highness, do you want me to lead the students to try to build a steam engine?"

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

In the school, King Yan had already told them what a steam engine was and what its principles were.

Zhao Xu nodded, "Yes, the Bingzhan Division now has a hydraulic boring machine, and the quality of smelted steel is sufficient. Now is the time to try it. During this period, you can try it, and don't be afraid of failure."

Wang Chong almost shouted in excitement, 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 extremely shocked.

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

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

"Wait a moment. I will draw you a picture and briefly explain it. The rest will be left to you." Zhao Xu said.

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

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

Historically, the development of steam engines has experienced many twists and turns.

The first steam engine that appeared was the Newcomen steam engine.

This steam engine is very simple. It is actually equivalent to placing a spherical pot on a stove, and the pot is connected to a metal hollow tube like a chimney.

Inside the tube is a cylinder plug, which can move up and down as the steam pressure increases and releases.

After this steam engine appeared, it was mainly used to pump water in mines.

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

This steam engine is equivalent to laying down a 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 mining.

What he handed to Wang Chong was the drawing of the compound steam engine.

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

"I will go back and develop the steam engine now!"

The complex mechanical structure on the drawing not only did not make Wang Chong choose to retreat, but also aroused his interest in the challenge.

He couldn't wait to go back after picking up the drawing.

"Be careful when testing, it will explode if you are not careful." Zhao Xu reminded.

"Yes, Your Highness." Wang Chong just stared at the drawing, and it was unknown whether he listened to the words.

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