Chongzhen and I became partners

Chapter 165 Helpless
After laughing, Emperor Chongzhen said to Song Yingxing: "I will show Qing a blueprint, and please guess, what is this for?"

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and a small servant behind him immediately stepped forward, holding a stack of papers with both hands.

Emperor Chongzhen took out the top piece of paper, on which the overall picture of the steam engine was drawn, and then signaled Song Yingxing to pick it up.

On Song Yingxing's side, he had been curious for a long time. He didn't know what the blueprint was. When he saw the emperor's gesture, he quickly took it respectfully and looked at it immediately.

It was another machine pattern, but at first glance, he couldn't tell what it was.After all, he had never seen it before.

Emperor Chongzhen saw that he was watching carefully, and didn't rush him, just waited for him to finish reading, to see if he could see a result?
To be honest, as far as he is concerned, if Liu Weichao hadn't explained it, he wouldn't be able to see it.

After waiting for a while, I saw Song Yingxing raised his head, with a puzzled expression on his face, and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "This thing seems to be similar to the hydraulic utensils I saw before, and it can transmit power to work. But I still don't understand it. Where does this strength come from, it doesn't seem to rely on water power!"

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was a little surprised, nodded immediately and said, "It's not easy for you to see this. As for the source of strength, I can tell you a little bit!"

After he finished speaking, seeing Song Yingxing's eagerness to listen, he said indifferently: "Have you seen the scene after the kettle is boiled?"

Song Yingxing's family background is not rich, so naturally there is no such thing as a group of servants. He grew up so big, of course he had the opportunity to see them.

Therefore, he nodded.

At the same time, he was also wondering, what is the relationship between the present matter and the boiling of water in the kettle?
Seeing him nodding his head, Emperor Chongzhen immediately asked, "Your Majesty, the lid of the kettle was touched by no one, so why did it move?"

Hearing this, Song Yingxing was startled, then immediately lowered his head, looked at the blueprint in his hand, and then asked in surprise, "This...isn't this also the reason for boiling water?"

"Oh?" Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help being a little surprised by his reaction when he heard his words, and then asked curiously, "Why do you see that?"

On that drawing, the name of each component was not marked, but serial numbers such as [-], [-], [-], and [-] were marked to correspond to the drawings that will be disassembled later.

Therefore, Song Yingxing was able to react immediately, and Emperor Chongzhen wanted to know whether he had deduced it from his own words, or if he really had to see something from the drawings.

At this time, Song Yingxing pointed to the blueprint excitedly and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Please look, Your Majesty, this place should be used for burning fire, here is for storing water, heat it up, boil it, and strength can be generated from here..."

What was said before was correct, but after talking about it later, Song Yingxing didn't understand this strength, how could it continue to be produced?

But even so, Emperor Chongzhen was very satisfied.Because Song Yingxing's performance had exceeded his expectations.

So, he said to Song Yingxing: "Actually, this machine is very simple to put it bluntly. I can tell Qing..."

While talking, he motioned Song Yingxing to hold the picture, and then explained to Song Yingxing the principle of the steam engine while pointing.

These principles are indeed very simple, and even ancient people can understand them.

Song Yingxing was amazed when he heard it: "Your Majesty's thing is really the result of a whimsical idea, turning mediocrity into magic. In this way, the source of strength will no longer be bound by hydraulic terrain. , it is truly lofty!"

If it was normal, he might not be able to say these words.

But this time, he has seen the use of hydraulic tools along the way, and he is talking about the source of strength, so when talking about the steam engine, it is not difficult to imagine how versatile the steam engine is based on his knowledge. !
Of course, no matter how much Song Yingxing could think, he would never have imagined that the steam engine would be much more useful than he imagined.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen was very flattered by his compliment. After a slight smile, he turned to Fang Zhenghua who was standing with his hands down, and said, "Take these blueprints and give them to the craftsmen in the game. What's the point?" I understand, just like before, collect the questions and ask me, and then, we must build this steam engine as soon as possible!"

"Slave obeys the order!" Fang Zhenghua immediately received the order when he heard it.

Afterwards, he went to the little servant to pick up the blueprints.

Song Yingxing on the side looked at this scene, felt itchy in his heart, hesitated for a while, saw that Fang Zhenghua had taken all the blueprints, turned around again, and was about to take his overall picture, he finally couldn't bear it. Stay, and play to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, my humble minister... can my humble minister stay in the military battle for a while?"

It seems that even the fifth-rank official rank can't stop him from wanting to know about these wonderful objects in the military battle bureau.

Emperor Chongzhen listened, and after pondering for a moment, nodded and said: "Forget it, you should familiarize yourself with it first. Later, I will send you the two sides of mathematics and physics. I hope that after you are familiar with this place, you can also organize it into a book. for future use."

Song Yingxing was overjoyed when he heard this, and quickly received an order to thank him.

"That's right!" Emperor Chongzhen was now thirsty for talents, so he said to Song Yingxing: "Your like-minded people, who have a lot of talent and learning, no matter whether they are famous or not, I will make a list for me."

Song Yingxing was naturally happy with this request, and quickly agreed.

Afterwards, they were busy in the military battle bureau.

Regarding the blueprint of the steam engine, Song Yingxing also watched and analyzed it with the craftsmen to see how to build it. He also had questions and asked Emperor Chongzhen. He was busy until the evening.

In short, Song Yingxing estimated that he would have to stay in the military battle for a long time.

Fortunately, when he came to the capital, because he didn't know what he was doing in the capital, he didn't bring his children with him. He was like a bachelor, very free, and he could do whatever he wanted.There will be no problem if you stay in the military battle all the time.

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While this side was busy building steam engines, somewhere in southern Hebei, a team was marching.There are about [-] people without banners, but judging from their costumes, they are definitely not officers and soldiers.

Because this team wore all kinds of clothes, although there were some who wore the red mandarin duck battle robes of the Ming army, but the number was very small, and the battle robes were so worn that they could hardly see their original appearance.

At the front of the team, there were some people riding horses, obviously they were the big men in the team.

One of them, a tall man with an ugly face, was talking to a polite person beside him, "My lord, the army's food and grass are about to run out, and my lord can't get enough food and grass, what should I do next?" ?”

This Mr. Du, needless to say, is either someone else or Du Yinxi.

Then this team was recruited by him and went to Xiao Yuanying in the capital together.

The person who spoke just now was Yuan Shizhong.

They traveled all the way north, because they wanted to avoid other rogues, and even Zuo Liangyu and other officers and soldiers who had already committed crimes, so they walked slowly and couldn't go straight.

The original food and grass in Xiaoyuan's battalion was slowly consumed.

Originally, Xiao Yuanying had already accepted the recruitment.There are messenger angels and Du Yinxi in the army.Under the premise of a will, it is no problem in theory to ask for military rations from the towns along the way.

However, the key issue is that it has been [-] years since Chongzhen.

And the land of the Central Plains, including this Hebei, has been poisoned many times by thieves and officers and soldiers.Local officials are not only afraid of thieves, but also afraid of officials and soldiers.

Not to mention anything else, just say that in the [-]th year of Chongzhen, Ding Qirui led the Ministry of War with the title of Shangshu, and as the governor of the three sides, the governor of Huguang, Henan, Sichuan and the north and south armies of the Yangtze River was also given Shangfang sword, flying fish uniform and seal.

As a result, when Ding Qirui was ordered to go out of Tongguan to go to Jingzhou to take over the army left by Yang Sichang, the Huguang patrol, according to Wang Chengzhao, spread the news that there were bandits in Henan, Jingzhou and Xiangyang did not need large troops, and all Hanshui ships were hidden. Ding Qirui crosses the river.

Ding Qirui had no choice but to go to Dengzhou instead. As a result, the people of Dengzhou refused to accept Ding Qirui without opening the city gate;

In the end, the dignified supervisor's army was forced to kill horses and weeds to satisfy their hunger.

Why is this happening?

It is because in the last years of Chongzhen, the prestige of the imperial court was already very low in the local area.In addition, the official army is the same as the bandit soldiers, even more ruthless than the bandits, which ruined the reputation of the imperial court officers and soldiers.

In order to protect themselves, local governments have closed their doors.

Anyway, the consequence of doing this is that the local chief official is questioned by the court at most, and the local squire can pay to protect the person; if the door is opened, if the government and the army turn their backs and deny it, the people in the whole city will suffer, naturally including the squire.

Such a comparison is naturally easy to choose.

Even Ding Qirui was treated like this, not to mention Du Yinxi, the former prefect of Changsha.Even if there is a captain of Jinyiwei in his army, eunuchs in the palace are not easy to do.After all, his team is still a team of thieves.

Now, there is still a long way to go to the capital, and the food and grass in the army will be exhausted, and there is nothing to do with the magistrates. If there is no food, Du Yinxi is also worried about such a predicament.

Facing Yuan Shizhong's questioning, Du Yinxi was speechless, it was really embarrassing for him.

You can't allow Xiao Yuanying to rob the local gentry again when he is going north, right?
When Du Yinxi was in trouble, suddenly, he heard fast horses galloping, and the sound of horseshoes hurriedly.

When Yuan Shizhong heard it, he immediately turned his head to look.He found that at the fork in the road ahead, it was the scout horse he had sent out, galloping back.

Seeing this posture, he knew something was wrong.Immediately I became nervous, I don't know what's going on?
The detective horse quickly arrived in front of him, got off his horse, and panting, he reported to Yuan Shizhong: "The master, I met a sentry team in front of him, which seems to be from the imperial court army. The little one obeyed the order and did not dare to contact them, so he rushed back immediately. Sue!"

Hearing this, Yuan Shizhong turned his head and glanced at Du Yinxi. Seeing that he had no other indication, he turned his head and ordered Tan Ma to say, "Try again!"

Then, he immediately ordered his soldiers to send orders, and the team speeded up to keep a distance from the court officers and soldiers as soon as possible to avoid contact.

As the order was passed on, there was a commotion in the team, and they had to speed up their march.

However, things are bound to go wrong.

When the head of the team arrived at the fork in the road, they saw that Tan Ma had already run back. Behind them, the dust was flying, and it was obvious that there was a large army following.

And looking at this posture, it seems to be the kind of enemy who is not friend.

In this day and age, there are actually no friends!
In desperation, Yuan Shizhong immediately ordered that the whole army shrink and stand ready.

Du Yinxi next to him comforted him and told him not to worry too much. If it was really an officer, with him around, he should be able to talk.

However, Yuan Shizhong didn't take this word to heart.

Even the local officials in the city don't block Yinxi and others, those military leaders who kill people like hemp, those governors who don't even blink, how can they block Yinxi?
Anyway, no matter whether others believe it or not, Yuan Shizhong doesn't really believe it.

In fact, even Du Yinxi himself is not low.He is a former prefect of Changsha, so he is really too ordinary.Of those leading generals, who would put him in the eye?

Soon, as the army got closer, news came back one by one.

"What? White pole army?" Du Yinxi was a little surprised when he heard the news, "Why did the white pole army appear here? As far as I know, they were ordered to guard Xiangyang!"

"It seems that a war is about to be fought!" After Yuan Shizhong understood the situation, he said helplessly, "This white-armed army must be led by that little Ma Chao, who hates us rebels. Look at this posture, it is coming." !"

Little Ma Chao is Ma Xianglin's nickname, and his daughter-in-law, Zhang Fengyi, died in battle with the bandits just before.

Therefore, Yuan Shizhong's remarks are not without basis.

As far as Du Yinxi is concerned, he definitely doesn't want to see the Baigan Army fighting with Xiao Yuanying.However, looking at this posture, it really looks like it is about to fight.

While they were talking, the vanguard of the White Pole Army had appeared in front of them, and was already in the whole team, apparently about to fight.

When Du Yinxi saw him, he was a little anxious, and immediately said to Yuan Shizhong: "They are all generals of the country, don't do anything, wait for me to stop them!"

When Yuan Shizhong heard this, he had no choice but to say with admiration at the same time: "My lord, this is the front of the two armies. If you are not careful, your life will be gone. Don't take risks!"

After hearing this, Du Yinxi shook his head and said, "I can't watch you fight, no matter who loses the most, it's the imperial court's loss."

After finishing speaking, with a determined face, he said to the people around him: "Go, let's stop the white pole army!"

Yu Kefang, the messenger servant by his side, was really not happy about it.

It is very clear that this is the front of two armies that are about to fight, if one is not careful, they will give their lives here.

However, after Du Yinxi finished speaking, he patted on the horse and moved forward, and he had no choice.

Because Wang Chengen explained that Du Yinxi is very important to Long Live Lord, and there must be no mistakes.If Du Yinxi is gone and he goes back by himself, it will not end well, he will definitely be taken care of by Wang Chengen.

In desperation, he and those Jinyiwei captains had no choice but to follow.

(End of this chapter)