Cutting 1719

Chapter 342 The Ambition of the Steam Engine
After a war, Fujian began to gradually return to normal under Ningchu's efficient New Deal system. A large number of Ningchu officials quickly went down to the counties and townships to establish grassroots rule. In the process, Fuhan The third division of the army also went to the countryside together to clean up those local tyrants and evil gentry who were still resisting, so that wars broke out everywhere.

Of course, this is already a very normal thing for the Fuhan army today. The generals know in their hearts that the battle is tofu in the front and nails in the back.The so-called tofu refers to the Qing army that shatters when touched, and the nails refer to those local emperors and landowners who took root in the place.

In this regard, Ning Yu's attitude has always been extremely firm. It doesn't matter if the fight is slower or the loss is greater, but the local forces that were originally loyal to the Manchu Qing must be completely smashed, and then inserted into their own Only when more people go, can the situation in the local area be firmly controlled, otherwise there will be a possibility of repetition.

The sound of guns brings not only death, but also hope for the future.

In mid-July, a large group of people stood on the wharf in Fuzhou, the leader of which was Guo Chong, the right minister of Fujian Province, and Cheng Zhien, the commander-in-chief of Fujian Province, with a large group of red robes, was preparing for the conclusion of the negotiations Huang Dian and others bid farewell.

"General Huang, with Chonggang on the back of the Taiwan government, the islands in the belt, the Nanping of Langqiao, and the northern guard of the chicken coop, with Penghu as the gateway and deer's ear as the throat, these are the key places in China. I, Da Chu, will never forget That's it."

Guo Chong clasped his hands in a salute, with a smile on his face, "Right now, peace is the most important thing between you and me. This time we are seeing you off, but I don't know when we will see you again."

Huang Dian looked humble, and said softly: "Master Guo's words are very true, the kindness of Great Chu will be remembered by everyone in the Taiwan government." There was no mention of Ming Jun and Zhu Yigui in the words.

Cheng Zhi'en, the general of the Fujian Army, also clasped his fists and saluted, and said loudly: "General Huang is here, and Cheng is here to wish you smooth sailing, but if something happens in the future, you can send someone to send a letter, Cheng can help, I will never give up half a point."

According to the agreement reached between Ning Yu and Huang Dian, after he returns to Taiwan this time, the entire Fuhan Army will be his backing. If Zhu Yigui dares to do something secretly, then the Fujian Third Division will cross the sea and attack immediately. To control Taiwan.

Therefore, the present farewell scene is also to support Huang Dian, and tell Zhu Yigui clearly that if he dares to move Huang Dian, the Fuhan Army will immediately fight over. Gratitude, as long as you are alive, you will have the opportunity to control the Taiwan government in your own hands.

Of course, Huang Dian didn't go back empty-handed. In order to ensure that Huang Dian could fight Zhu Yigui, Ning Yu specially allocated 1 prisoners of the Ming army captured after the previous war to Huang Dian, and gave them a gift Some captured shotguns, swords and spears and other weapons, these soldiers and equipment will go to Taiwan by boat with Huang Dian.

On the one hand, Ning Yu forced the White Lotus Sect to attack Guanzhong, and on the other hand, he planted a nail in the Taiwan government. Of course, the purpose was to force Zhu Yigui and Huang Dian to turn their attention to Southeast Asia and expand their base.

The world is like a chessboard, and Ning Yu has countless sons, but he is still more focused on internal development, whether it is supporting industry and commerce, or pulling the county magistrates to hold meetings, they are all one of the links. How to string these links together? It takes a lot of time, and for Ning Yu, it is mainly reflected in two aspects, one is the talent books that Ernst brought back from the west, and the other is Guimaoyi, a top-secret research base in Nanjing.

Guimaoyi Base is located in a top-secret area of ​​Zijin Mountain. Since Ningyu occupied Nanjing City, the base has entered a state of construction. Unlike other places, all buildings in Guimaoyi Base are made of cement. There are barbed wire fences around it, and a battalion of the Guards is stationed here all year round.

For the whole of Ningchu, Guimaoyi is a top secret. Except for a few people who know about it, others have never heard of this place, and it is impossible to find the existence of this base in any written materials.Especially inside the Military Intelligence Department, it is a Class A secret, and anyone who is not related to it is not allowed to enter.

Of course, it sounds mysterious, but in fact, the whole is very inclined to the simple style of later generations. Several rows of tall concrete buildings are divided into various research areas, and there are several small gray buildings, which are used as the daily life of researchers. Living materials will be brought in by special personnel.

When the Guimaoyi base was established, Ning Yu urgently called Lei Tuozi back. He had experienced the construction of the Hanyang gun factory and had a lot of experience in this area. He was used as the first director of the Guimaoyi base. The principal, however, couldn't be more appropriate.

"Your Majesty, this is the research and development site of the steam engine. Currently, there are three R&D groups arranged in the base to develop the steam engine in different directions. The current progress is very fast. Perhaps after a while, the steam engine will be available."

Lei Tuozi stood aside and introduced it very attentively. He saw dozens of people in research uniforms discussing intensely. Even if they saw Ning Yu coming, they didn't have the slightest intention to stop.

Of course, this is also the rule of Ningyu. All researchers here have official status, that is, they have the rank of the imperial court. Like ordinary researchers, they are of the sixth rank, and middle-level researchers are generally of the fourth rank. Those with the status of a scholar, their grade is as high as the first grade.

In Ning Yu's memory, he only has a general impression of the steam engine. Although he can't help Lei Tuozi in essence, in this era, the prototype of the steam engine has actually come out. Among the relevant materials provided by Ernst, There are related records of vacuum steam engines.

According to Ernst’s data, the early industrial steam engine appeared more than 20 years ago. At that time, the steam engine mainly served the mining industry. The British mining industry at that time was already very large, especially It is a coal mine. Traditional mining methods and manpower have been unable to meet the requirements of removing underground water in mines, so steam engines have entered people's field of vision.

Until more than ten years ago, Thomas Newcomen created an industrial steam engine. After introducing steam into the cylinder, the valve was closed, and then cold water was sprinkled into the cylinder. When the steam condensed, a vacuum was created, thereby pushing the piston through air pressure. , and then connect a rod deep into the shaft in the mine to drive a pump, and the water is discharged out of the well with the power generated by the movement of the piston.

Before Ernst came to China, he knew a lot about this kind of industrial steam engine. Although he could not provide a complete industrial sketch, under his guidance, Lei Tuozi had a certain idea of ​​the principle of the steam engine, so this The imitation work of the Newcomen steam engine is also progressing very fast.

Ning Yu glanced at the sample placed in the center of the room. It looked a bit nondescript, but it still made Ning Yu a little excited. This is the artifact of the future!
"I will find a way to allocate funds, materials, and talents for you. Its birth is of great significance and is by no means ordinary. But I only have one request, and that is to develop it within this year."

Ning Yu looked at Lei Tuozi and said seriously, even more serious than when he asked Lei Tuozi to make the cannon.

"Report to the emperor, I will definitely be able to develop it this year,"

Although Lei Tuozi still doesn't understand what its function means, he also feels the power contained in it, just like the rocket developed at the beginning changed the fate of a dynasty, and the appearance of the steam engine may also change an era.

Ning Yu caressed the steam engine, and said in a low voice: "I, Great Chu, founded the country to reform, and I thought it would be better to call him to innovate the one-year steam engine."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Lei Tuozi, I have one more thing to tell you. It is not the end. The current steam engine is still relatively crude. There are still many problems of its own, and there is no way to do more things. Therefore, this will be a very long-term project. Your work may be counted for decades. I will understand your sacrifice and dedication."

The meaning of Ning Yu's words is clear. It is not a short-term project, but requires long-term and continuous efforts to achieve a breakthrough, which means that its confidentiality time will be very long, and everyone present, in order to meet the confidentiality needs, Will pay a certain sacrifice or even life-long sacrifice.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lei Tuozi understood it, and so did the others, but he didn't hesitate at all.Lei Tuozi has been mentally prepared since he came to Guimaoyi Base. He is the chief scholar of Da Chu, and it is his duty to dedicate his life to Da Chu.

"Your Majesty, I want to ask for a favor." As soon as Lei Tuozi finished speaking, he wanted to kneel down, but before he could completely bend his knees, Ning Yu had already helped the old man up.

"Aiqing has any difficulties, just tell me, if you can do it, I will never object."

Lei Tuozi didn't open his mouth to ask for rewards for his descendants, but took a slow look at those scientific researchers who were still working hard, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty favors me, and I have no other choice but to hold the important position of the chief scholar of the Great Chu." He begged. It’s just that these people who follow the minister, some of them are only in their 20s and haven’t married yet.”

"I will arrange for a group of girls of the right age to come on a blind date. If there is a suitable matchmaker for them, I will be a matchmaker, and I will allow any request!"

Ning Yu did not hesitate to make a guarantee. These things were originally prepared by him, but it seemed that the contribution of these people was not enough, so he said again: "Soldiers who kill the enemy and make meritorious service on the front line will There are medals to reward you, although you did not kill the enemy in the rear, but your credit is no worse than theirs, I will also award you honors and titles!"

"As long as someone leads a team to make breakthroughs in major technologies, all members will be awarded the third-class medal of Luban, and the leader will be Feng Bo!"

"As long as someone can lead the team to complete the first-class project, all members will be awarded the second-class Luban Medal, and the leader will be named Marquis!"

What he said made Lei Tuozi startled. Not to mention the value of the Ning Chu Medal, this title is even more precious. Except for the Ning family, most people have no chance if they don’t live and die on the battlefield a few times Take the title, so Ning Yu's attitude at this moment is almost telling everyone that as long as you work hard to get the steam engine out, you will be able to confer honors and titles!

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Everyone bowed deeply. Ning Yu's statement almost made their blood boil. He really pointed out the way for everyone. As long as he can show his value, he will get more rewards. , even real recognition.

"The future of Dachu is inseparable from the contribution of each of you. I once told the ministers of the cabinet that you are not so-called craftsmen, you are engineers, you are creators, you are the future and hope, It's also where Da Chu's confidence lies!"

Ning Yu's attitude is very sincere. When he was talking, he unconsciously remembered the past, from artillery to muskets, to rockets, from the small gun workshop in Xiaogan County to the tens of thousands of people. Hanyang Gun Factory, these people have really worked hard and sacrificed for the rise and fall of this country.

"I hope that each of you can live with dignity, so I gave you official titles not to let you become officials, but to let you understand that a piece of utensils can still achieve great things. Right now the country has nothing. In the future we You need to reform the imperial examinations, reform education, and start reforming from the basics, and more people will follow your path!"

The speech at Guimaoyi Base was exciting, but it also exposed Ning Yu's thoughts, or ambitions to a certain extent, but it was in a secret place here, and what the emperor said was also top secret, so it didn't cause any trouble. What kind of turmoil, but the second assistant Cui Wancai who followed beside him was a bit worried.

"Your Majesty, will our education be changed in the future?"

"It needs to be changed! And it needs to be greatly changed!"

In front of his confidants and old father-in-law, Ning Yu naturally would not have the slightest intention to hide it. Of course, this did not arouse Cui Wancai's surprise. He has long known what kind of person his student is. For a long time.

Cui Wancai is not that kind of rotten Confucian, he also believes that education needs to be reformed, but the difference with Ning Yu is that he thinks this matter should be done slowly.

"The current policies of His Majesty have already had good results, but for the gentry, they have also had a considerable impact. The education reform is a rather difficult matter. If it is carried out slowly, there may be no fluctuations. .If His Majesty vigorously promotes it, it may cause repetition."

Ning Yu sighed softly. Every time something about change is involved, it seems to be slowed down. But slowing down, will this problem be solved?It still remained.
"Mr. Cui, of course I understand what you mean, but I thought that if the matter can be dealt with slowly, I will do it, but if I keep procrastinating and not doing it, this problem will always remain."

"If I don't do it, who else can I expect to do it?"

(End of this chapter)