Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 400 The Steam Engine

What Gao Ming drew in his study was nothing but the blueprint of the steam engine.

As a cross-age invention, the steam engine has been continuously improved and applied since its appearance. Until the beginning of the [-]th century, it was still in a very important position in the world.

However, as a senior resident who knows a little bit about everything but is not good at anything, Gao Ming cannot design a high-level steam engine with a steam utilization rate of 20.00%, and he can restore the separated condenser steam engine improved by Watt. limit.

Because this kind of steam engine separates the condenser from the cylinder, it can become a steam engine that can be used in the true sense, and its utilization rate of steam has reached about [-]%.

However, Gao Ming decided to work hard on the precision and airtightness of the machine. He is sure to double this 100% to more than six percent!

After designing the blueprints, Gao Ming immediately felt a sense of hunger sweeping towards him. Just at this time Shi Jian came in with the porridge, and he took the porridge without saying a word, and then ate it stand up.

Soon, a bowl of porridge went into Gao Ming's stomach, he wiped his mouth, and then smiled at Shi Jian.

"Haha, you came right on time, by the way, what time is it now?"

"Reporting to His Royal Highness, it is already the second quarter of Shen Shi!"

The second quarter of Shen time is about four o'clock in the afternoon, so Gao Ming was shocked when he heard Shi Jian's words.

"It's so late? No, I have to go out quickly!"

As he said that, Gao Ming handed the bowl in Shi Jian's hand, then grabbed a few chapters of blueprints on the table, and hurriedly walked outside.

Seeing this scene, Shi Jian immediately shouted at him.

"Your Highness, where are you going?"

Hearing her words, Gao Ming did not stop, but turned around and waved at her while walking.

"I'm going to the Military Weapons Supervision, and I may come back late, remember to tell your princess for me!"

After finishing speaking, Gao Ming trotted away from the Furong Garden.

At this time, the carriage was already waiting outside the gate. After leaving the Furong Garden, Gao Ming got into the carriage and went straight to the Military Weapons Supervision.

As usual, there was still a lively scene inside the Military Weapons Prison, the sound of hammering irons kept ringing, and everyone was so focused on their own affairs that no one paid attention to Gao Ming after he entered.

Gao Ming was also very satisfied with this situation. He didn't bother the craftsmen who were working, and went directly to Liu Tao with the blueprints.

When Gao Ming found Liu Tao, he was holding a vernier caliper to measure the caliber of the cannon. Seeing this scene, Gao Ming immediately laughed.

"Haha, Mr. Liu is quite dedicated, not bad, worthy of praise!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Liu Tao also reacted, and quickly saluted him.

"His Royal Highness is here, and the villain has lost his way to welcome him. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"

Seeing his respectful look, Gao Ming immediately smiled and waved to him.

"Okay, don't use this nonsense in front of me. I'm here to find something to do with you. Come, take it!"

As he said that, Gao Ming handed over the blueprints in his hand to Liu Tao. Looking at the few chapters of blueprints that Gao Ming handed over, Liu Tao's eyes flashed with excitement.

"His Royal Highness, this is..."

For Liu Tao, the blueprints handed over by Gao Ming are often the beginning of his meritorious service. From the cannon at the beginning to the mines later, Liu Tao slowly came into Li Shimin's sight from a "little transparent".

So in Liu Tao's view, what Gao Ming handed him was not a blueprint at all, but a bargaining chip for his promotion!

Seeing Liu Tao's excited look, Gao Ming immediately laughed too.

"This thing is a steam engine, an important thing no less than a cannon. It will have a profound impact on Datang for hundreds of years in the future. Once it succeeds, I will at least guarantee you the title of Founding County Son!"

As soon as Gao Ming finished speaking, Liu Tao gasped.

"hiss……"

As an official of Datang, Liu Tao naturally knows how rare the title of Datang is now. Even when Gao Ming asked him to build cannons, he only promised him a good future, but now he directly promises the title of Viscount of Jianguo County up.

But at least!

So at this time, Liu Tao just felt that his hand holding the blueprint began to tremble.

This is exciting!
Liu Tao's expression fell into Gao Ming's eyes, he immediately smiled, and then patted Liu Tao's shoulder.

"However, Liu Tao, this thing is not easy to get. Find some skilled craftsmen for me, and I will explain it to them. Time is running out, so hurry up!"

In fact, Liu Tao was more anxious than Gao Ming at the moment, so after hearing Gao Ming's words, he immediately nodded his head like a chicken chopping rice.

"Yes yes yes... Wei Chen is going!"

After finishing speaking, he immediately trotted to summon the craftsmen.

After a while, Liu Tao brought six craftsmen to Gao Ming, and a group of people quickly saluted Gao Ming.

"The villain has seen His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Well, no gift!"

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"

After the normal etiquette, Gao Ming immediately got down to business, took the drawings and began to explain to the six craftsmen.

"The thing I need you to build is called a steam engine, which is a machine powered by water vapor. It is divided into seven parts, namely the piston, piston and cylinder, condenser, air pump, governor, transmission system, Flywheel, the functions of these parts are..."

Gao Ming talked endlessly, and the craftsmen also listened attentively, and at the same time looked at Gao Ming with eyes full of awe.

That feeling is like watching a god!
Gao Ming was busy explaining, so naturally he didn't have time to pay attention to the expressions of the craftsmen. It took him nearly half an hour to finish explaining the structure and working principle of the steam engine, and then began to explain how to make these parts.

After Gao Ming finished what he had to say and answered most of the craftsmen's questions, the sky was gradually getting dark.

Looking at the gradually darkening sky, Gao Ming immediately sighed.

"Hey, time flies too fast, but fortunately, I have said everything that needs to be said, and the rest is up to you. I will come again in two days, and I will answer you if you have any questions. .”

Having said that, Gao Ming patted the shoulders of the six craftsmen respectively.

"This task is very important. It is related to the future of our Tang Dynasty. You should work hard. After the task is completed, I will grant you a sixth-rank official position. Your children can also be sent to Jinzhou Datang Royal Academy to study!"

As soon as Gao Ming finished speaking, the six craftsmen all breathed heavily, and then they knelt down towards Gao Ming at the same time.

"Dare not to die!"

Looking at the crowd with high fighting spirit, Gao Ming nodded immediately, with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Make contributions, just at this moment, everyone work hard!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)