Great Tang princess

Chapter 775 Conception of New Technology
In Jixian Hall, Li Yuechen held a teacup in one hand and the map sent by Dashi Kingdom in the other, thinking about this matter.

After repeated comparisons, she can be sure that this land is the future Kuwait.

It's just not that big. According to the picture in memory, it's about one-third the size.

But this piece of land completely covers the entire port area, so to speak, it is a good location.

Seeing his sister's pensive look, Li Xian asked, "Why? Is it worth it?"

Li Yuechen shook his head slightly: "It's really not worth it! I'm just thinking about how to maximize the value of this land."

After all, there is a large amount of oil and natural gas under this land. If it can be used well, it will definitely usher in a powerful wave of improvement for the country.

But considering the technology of this era...

What Li Yuechen was thinking was, how about experimenting with the engineering institute to see if he could make a fractionation tower.

If this thing can be built, you can directly open an oil refinery there, and then ship the finished product back to China.

The reason for this is very simple. Firstly, oil refineries need a lot of water, so they can basically only be built in places like ports.

Secondly, the oil refinery started to billow with thick smoke, and the damage to the environment was horrific. Li Yuechen didn't want to put it on his side before the technology was improved.

What's more, from the perspective of cost, building the factory there can save some expenses.

If the experiment of the fractionation tower is successful, not only can we have products such as gasoline and kerosene, but we can even produce asphalt.

With asphalt, in 20 years, Li Yuechen is sure to turn the Silk Road into a silk highway!
With this silk expressway, the country's trade level can be further improved in the future, and even the business can be exported to Europe.

In addition to oil, there is natural gas.

In fact, people have been using natural gas since the Han Dynasty.

This thing is called a fire well in ancient books, and it is used to boil salt.

But now the whole country has eaten Shanghai salt, so the usefulness of this thing has gradually changed.

Some people use it to forge iron, while others use it to burn pottery and the like.

But this way of using it is too inefficient, Li Yuechen was thinking, is there any way to make it carry and transport.

The only pity is that there is no natural gas liquefaction technology in this era, which requires ultra-low temperature.

But now the technology is not up to the mark, naturally it is impossible to liquefy natural gas, and it is difficult to transport it over long distances.

Let alone liquefaction, even if it is made into a metal tank, how to pressurize it is a problem.

Therefore, regarding the utilization of natural gas, we still need to discuss with the engineering institute and ask them if there is any better way.

"So? Can this condition be agreed?" Li Xian asked.

Li Yuechen nodded slightly: "Well, not only agree, but also build a shipyard over there and help them build ships!"

There is no way, this is too much, so I don't want to help, the money is hot.

"And help them build a shipyard?" Li Xian raised his eyebrows, "Is it necessary?"

"Not only to help them, but more importantly, after the factory is built there in the future, it may be necessary to send troops to station there." Li Yuechen replied.

Wu Zetian raised his eyebrows in confusion: "Go to a foreign country? Why?"

"This water will have another name in the future - liquid gold! Its importance is self-evident, right?" Li Yuechen asked back, "Although my Dazhou technology is not known to foreign countries, it will not be hidden too much. For a long time, this piece of land must be used well.”

Li Xian scratched his head: "But sending troops to foreign countries..."

"What foreign country? Isn't it for us?" Li Yuechen reminded, "That's my territory!"

"Okay, listen to you!" Li Xian nodded, picked up a pen and began to write instructions on the memorial.

Now the emperor Wu Zetian basically doesn't do much work, and he basically does things like giving instructions.

And as a famous calligrapher in the world, his handwriting is naturally easy to recognize.

The ministers who saw this scene were basically relieved, and the prince began to review the memorials, indicating that the emperor had confirmed that he was the heir.

At least this matter is now said to be settled, and I can breathe a sigh of relief.

After approving the notes, Li Xian picked up the health balls made by his sisters and rolled them up in his hands: "Then Weishui, is it really so valuable?"

"Brother, what do you think of the kerosene lamp in the palace?" Li Yuechen asked back.

"Of course it's good, it's much brighter than a candle." Li Xian nodded.

"This is the by-product of that water, and a substance called gasoline can also be extracted from it. In the future, internal combustion engines will be driven by this substance!" Li Yuechen replied.

"Besides, there are more by-products in it, which may improve the quality of our country's roads!" Li Yuechen picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"In this way, it is indeed a good thing..." Li Xian nodded slightly while holding the health ball.

He has a lot of interest in what his sister said about the internal combustion engine, especially after hearing her say that it can travel two hundred miles in an hour, he is really looking forward to it.

For this kind of industrial product, Li Xian maintained the curiosity that young people have.

Among other things, until now, he still goes to the barracks every month to play with shotguns and Frisbee.

If Li Xian hadn't told him that the cost was high and he couldn't play more, he probably couldn't help but go every day.

……

After this matter was settled, Li Yuechen did not continue to ask.

Anyway, negotiations between such countries often take a long time.

Even if it is settled, it will take longer to actually start implementing it, and it will not be resolved so quickly.

So Li Yuechen went to the Engineering Academy the next day, intending to chat with them about specific matters.

At the gate of the Engineering Academy, Pei Bishu was still in charge of receiving her.

"Your Highness, Happy New Year!"

"Well, no courtesy!" Li Yuechen jumped off his horse, "Old Pei, Happy New Year! You look good, have you met something good recently?"

Li Yuechen was joking with him as she walked in, Yiluoru and other guards followed behind her.

"His Highness has sharp eyes, and he has indeed made some small progress recently." Pei Bishu smiled sheepishly.

Li Yuechen's eyes lit up: "Did the phone call work?"

"Um... not yet. I just found a small object, and after experimenting, it may be helpful."

"What?"

Pei Bishu thought for a while: "In the wooden barrel where the wine is stored, there is a kind of spar. His Highness once said that everything in the world may have unimaginable effects, so I conducted various experiments on it... and then found that it will It is mixed with sun-dried seaweed and melted to form a white spar..."

"After connecting it to the wire, I found that this thing may be able to generate electricity from sound..."

Listening to Pei Bishu's chanting, Li Yuechen also felt that his brain was starting to heat up.

This thing is not within the scope of her cognition, and she can't come up with better suggestions, so she can only listen to him in a foggy manner.

While chatting and came to the conference room, Pei Bishu asked her why she came.

Immediately after listening, a group of craftsmen were called into the conference room.

If it was something else, the big bosses might not be able to gather together, but as soon as they heard that the princess was coming, everyone put down their work and rushed over.

Not only because of her identity, but more importantly, she might be able to learn something new from the princess.

What the princess said can challenge these bosses every time.

After everyone arrived, Li Yuechen waved his hand: "Okay, everyone sit down, I came here today to talk about Weishui and Huojing..."

After saluting, the master craftsmen found a place to sit down.

Some of the elderly craftsmen couldn't help feeling nostalgic for this scene.

Many years ago, in the imperial city, it was like this. The princess called them together and talked freely.

How many years have passed, and this scene has changed a lot.

At that time, the craftsmen in civilian clothes all put on military uniforms, and now they all have leather chairs when they sat on the ground.

But there are also constants.

The princess in front of her was still the same as she was back then, wearing a big red round neck gown, with a high ponytail tied with a red hairband.

The only difference is that this princess is no longer a little one back then, but has become a mature woman with a height of 177cm.

But judging from his youthful appearance, some of the demeanor of the past can still be seen.

Leaning her butt against the edge of the table, she spoke her thoughts in a relaxed posture.

"Wei water can be distilled at different temperatures to obtain different substances. Therefore, I want to build a fractionation tower. I will elaborate on the specific shape when I draw a picture. The other is the fire well. The gas that can be ignited in it is called natural gas. This time it is I want everyone to brainstorm and think of a way to transport or carry it..."

After listening to her words, the master craftsmen began to raise their hands to ask some of the questions.

Li Yuechen also gave answers as much as possible. As for what he couldn't explain clearly, he could only do experiments at that time...

……

For the next period of time, Li Yuechen basically spent every day like this until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Although it is said that the imperial court is at work on the eighth day of the lunar new year, there are three days off before and after the Shangyuan Festival.

In addition, there is a fireworks display on the Shangyuan Festival now, so it is obvious that there are more people on the street on the Shangyuan Festival.

Even though it was still daytime, the entire Dongdu was almost crowded.

Many local officials have not left until today, just waiting for this evening.

Although the current provincial system reform, big cities such as Qingdao and Taiyuan will also set off fireworks on this day, but the scale is definitely not as good as Dongdu.

In addition, all kinds of foreign envoys and businessmen basically choose this day to go out on the streets, so the streets feel somewhat crowded.

And this kind of crowd also means that the turnover of tea houses and restaurants has started to skyrocket, which can be said to be painful and happy.

On the one hand, you have to endure the discomfort of being crowded, but on the other hand, you will also be infected by this cheerful atmosphere.

On the city wall of the imperial city, Wu Zetian also brought the children up, chatting and waiting for the fireworks at Haishi.

Li Xian propped his chin with one hand and looked at the crowd below: "Oh, this person has been there for more than a year. If this continues, the capital city of God should be expanded..."

"Hasn't it been expanded?" Li Dan replied, "The factories and barracks outside the city, don't they count?"

"Don't worry, expansion will happen sooner or later. Although the country's population is gradually increasing, the current city is definitely not good enough... Not only here, but Chang'an will also need to be expanded in the future." Li Yuechen replied with a light smile.

The two brothers Li Shouli and Li Shouyi next to them couldn't help but sigh: "There are not so many people in Yizhou."

This year, the two brothers came back to spend the New Year with their parents. Wu Zetian brought the children to watch the fireworks on the tower during the Lantern Festival, and the two grandsons naturally followed.

Although the daughters-in-law are still not very familiar with this mother-in-law, after all these years, they are no longer as afraid of her as they used to be.

Maybe it's because he's getting older, or maybe it's because the majesty on his body is getting less and less, but overall, the atmosphere is relatively relaxed.

Sitting next to Li Xian, Wei Lian'er said in a low voice, "Your Highness, or call Run'er back next year."

"Don't worry, he will come back sooner or later." Li Xian replied, "There is no rush."

Li Dan also missed his children a little bit. He never imagined that the reform of the royal family would turn out like this.

During the holidays, it is impossible to meet the children.

But if you think about it carefully, the children are now in the army and don't have to face outside interference. From some perspectives, it is also a good thing.

At least it can keep them away from disputes, and they won't be exposed to too many dark things before they reach adulthood.

At least judging from the current results, the brothers all felt that the advantages of letting the children enter the army did outweigh the disadvantages.

Perhaps because he sensed the feelings of the two older brothers, Li Yuechen put his arms around Li Xian and Li Dan's necks, "Don't worry about the two brothers. The children are doing much better than me."

Naturally, the army will have a holiday during this kind of festival, and will organize many activities, such as football, which is much more comfortable to play than here.

After all, they are all young people, so it would be a bit awkward for them to stay with the old people.

"Hmph, how do you know this?"

Li Xian rolled his eyes and said, "You don't have any heirs yourself, how can you understand how we feel about waiting?"

"It's because I don't have any, so I understand! Brother's child is naturally my child!" Li Yuechen replied with a smile.

No one refuted this point. At least these years, Li Yuechen had indeed raised their children as if they were his own.

They are also very kind to each of them at ordinary times, and they are the elders that every child respects and likes from the bottom of their hearts.

Seeing the brothers and sisters laughing and making trouble, Wu Zetian also smiled, and seemed to see the memory of the past in a trance.

Decades ago, children liked to gather together and play, and it is still very interesting to see this scene.

Maybe it was because the three of them were arguing a lot, Li Xian joined in after a while.

The two princesses, Xuancheng and Yiyang, did not participate, mainly because they were over [-] years old, and their personalities were more or less reluctant.

Men don't have so many scruples, and the fights are still the same as when they were young.

"call out……"

A beam of fire burst into the sky, and then exploded suddenly in the starry night sky, celebrating the arrival of the New Year's Lantern Festival.

(End of this chapter)