Daming: I, the emperor who trains the carpenter

Chapter 654 Zhu Youxiao is an eye-opener, Daming shakes!

It is good to have ideals and ambitions.
But there is always a gap between ideals and reality.

Otherwise, there will be no such words as the ideal is very plump and the reality is very skinny.

Although Huang Zongxi's words are not unreasonable, they are not suitable for the current Ming Dynasty. What the people need is not a wise king, a wise minister, a good general, or a great sage. What the people need is to have a full stomach and live a peaceful life every day, and that is enough.

The emperor is too far away from ordinary people, and even the affairs of some romantic figures, such as Qinhuai Bayan, Jiangnan talents, are also far away from the common people. After all, the common people never see the county magistrate all year round. The places I live in are just villages and towns, and it’s the New Year’s Eve to go to the county town.

Any ideals and ambitions must take into account the actual situation. In this era when Ming Dynasty is getting stronger and stronger and people's lives are getting better and better, if you tell the people that you don't want to be an emperor, the people will definitely spit on you and arrest you Turning to the yamen: "Don't want the emperor anymore? Do you want us to live a good life? I know that you scholars don't like the common people!"

What the common people need is stability, three meals a day, firewood, rice, oil and salt, military and state affairs, the home country is too far away from them, and it is too illusory. Even if the people's wisdom is enlightened, the national consciousness and the national consciousness are awakened, ordinary people will not support Huang Zongxi. In the era when Confucianism has been passed down for thousands of years, Huang Zongxi's thinking is tantamount to murdering the king and plotting rebellion.

Zhang Haogu didn't want to see an outstanding young man disappear, so he chose to stop Huang Zongxi and told him not to mention these things again. When Huang Zongxi grew up and experienced some things, he would naturally understand why there was a compromise.

What's more, Zhang Haogu will not turn against Zhu Youxiao. Zhu Youxiao is the king, he is the subject; Zhu Youxiao is the apprentice, he is the master; at the same time, they are still friends, brothers, and in-laws
It is rare to have a confidant in life, and it is rare to know each other in life. At the beginning, Zhu Youxiao was willing to trust himself, and wholeheartedly helped himself to promote the New Deal, helped himself to overcome all difficulties, always supported himself, believed in himself, and pushed himself step by step to the position of the first assistant of the Ming Dynasty. In this position, his new party occupies half of the court hall, and Datong Academy is spread all over the country.

How many such monarchs and ministers are there in China's thousands of years of history?
Now that Zhang Haogu is pushing Zhang Haogu, he has changed the original destiny of Daming step by step, and changed the fate of the people of Ming Dynasty. It is impossible for Daming today to experience the dark and sinking years in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties in history. Due to frequent peasant uprisings and warlord killings, it is impossible for Di Yi to trample on China's history again.

Today's Ming Dynasty is rich all over the world, the country is strong and the people are rich; today's Ming Dynasty conquers all directions, and the barbarians are conquered; the people of today's Ming Dynasty live and work in peace and contentment, and the industry and commerce are flourishing; today's Ming Dynasty is like a new life, and in the future it will certainly be proud of the world.

Isn't it enough to have such an achievement in this life and leave a name in history?

It is not easy to change the fate of Daming, drag him back from the road of perdition, and steer the carriage to the right path again.

So even if Zhu Youxiao is now balancing the court and the new party, even if Zhu Youxiao may not trust himself as wholeheartedly as before, Zhang Haogu will still not rebel against Zhu Youxiao, nor will he allow his subordinates to do so Do.

Standing up slowly, Zhang Haogu stood in front of the window, holding a cup of tea and looking at the bright moon over the Forbidden City. Unknowingly, when Zhang Haogu wanted to drink tea, the cold tea woke Zhang Haogu up. He has been standing by the window for a long time.

Looking at the cold tea in his hand, Zhang Haogu muttered to himself: "Your king is like a green mountain, I am like a pine and cypress"

With the loosening of the hand holding the teacup, the refined teacup fell to the ground and shattered instantly.

The next day, Zhang Haogu walked into the cabinet, Huang Zongxi had already been waiting here, when he saw Zhang Haogu came, he came forward and saluted: "Yuanfu."

"How did you sleep last night?" Zhang Haogu asked.

Huang Zongxi smiled: "I slept well."

Nodding his head, Zhang Haogu walked into the cabinet and asked casually, "Have there been any recent research results at the Academy of Engineering?"

Huang Zongxi said: "Several bachelors from the Academy of Engineering are researching miniaturized steam engines. Yuanfu, didn't you say that steam engines can be used on ships? The bachelors are experimenting with the feasibility of this technology."

Zhang Haogu sat in front of his desk and opened a notebook, which happened to be the notebook of Wang Wenyan, the governor of Jiangnan. On the one hand, Wang Wenyan pleaded guilty to the fact that so many corrupt officials in Jiangnan province had not been discovered, On the other hand, it is stated that new looms have been used in various parts of the south of the Yangtze River, and merchants have also begun to pay attention to craftsmen's research and intend to study other ways to make money.

Satisfied with the thinking of Jiangnan gentry and the progress of the Academy of Engineering mentioned by Huang Zongxi, Zhang Haogu said: "Well, it is a good thing. Only by studying things can we know everything, and only by developing our own thinking can we open new doors. The development of Ming Dynasty, Inseparable from Gewu."

"After processing these papers, Taichong, you can accompany me to the Academy of Engineering to have a look."

Huang Zongxi nodded: "Student understands."

After processing these papers, it was almost noon, Huang Zongxi asked, "Yuanfu, should we go after eating?"

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Go directly to the Academy of Engineering and eat together."

After Zhang Haogu and Huang Zongxi entered the Academy of Engineering, they nodded in satisfaction as they watched the Academy of Engineering getting bigger and bigger: "Looking at the scale alone, it has the style of the Daming Academy of Engineering."

Song Yingxing got a report from the guard that the chief assistant was coming and hurried over, seeing that it was indeed Zhang Haogu, he hurried forward: "Yuanfu, why don't you say anything when you're here."

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "This pavilion is to see the development of the Academy of Engineering. How is the development of the Academy of Engineering now? Can Bachelor Song introduce it to this pavilion?"

Song Yingxing said: "Hui Yuanfu, today's Academy of Engineering has been divided into several areas, such as agriculture, chemistry, water conservancy, engineering, etc., and may continue to be divided in the future."

"Right now, the Water Conservancy Institute and the Engineering Institute are cooperating with the Water Conservancy Office to dig ditches and build reservoirs in Gyeonggi, Henan, Hebei and other places. At present, we have researched some new technologies that can be used on river embankments and reservoirs."

"The fertilizer jointly researched by the School of Chemistry and the School of Agriculture has been updated and iterated, and the first generation of fertilizer will be ready for mass production soon."

Hearing about fertilizers, Zhang Haogu said: "Iteration of fertilizer research is a good thing, but we still need to pay attention to two points. First, high fertility is a good thing, but the most important thing is to ensure that it can be produced on a large scale and the price must be stuck; this The second point is to pay attention to safety, the safety of fertilizers and the safety of personnel must be paid attention to.”

Song Yingxing said: "Yuanfu don't worry, I know that."

After slightly nodding his head, Zhang Haogu asked again: "I heard in the pavilion that the research and application of the steam engine has a clue?"

Song Yingxing replied: "Yes, the steam engine has already started to be tested on ships, but it is still too rudimentary."

"Don't be afraid of the simplicity, take this pavilion to have a look." Zhang Haogu is very interested in this steam engine that can be initially used on ships.

Song Yingxing brought Zhang Haogu to the backyard of the School of Mechanical Engineering. There is a large pond here. There is a wooden boat parked beside the pond. At the stern of the wooden boat, Zhang Haogu can clearly see the changes. The two wheels are used as oars. It seems that the bachelors have also studied it carefully and chose to place the steam engine at the stern.

"Yuansuke."

"Yuansuke, you are here."

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Smiling and greeting each of the bachelors, Zhang Haogu leaned over to the side of the wooden boat: "Can this steam engine be used on a boat?"

A bachelor on the side said: "Hui Yuanfu, the steam engine can indeed be used on ships. Right now, this is just a simple experiment. The steam engine is placed at the stern, and paddle wheels are placed on both sides, connected with guide rods, which can drive The ship moves forward."

"that is."

Hearing that, Zhang Haogu smiled and said: "If you have something to say, just say it, there is nothing you can't say."

The bachelor said with some embarrassment: "It's just that the voyage is shorter, the boat is smaller, and the coal and water it can carry are good."

Huang Zongxi, who was at the side, asked: "Is the water used in this steam engine still special?"

The bachelor said: "Water is very important. If this water is not good, the steam engine will rust and scab. It is best to use clean water that has been boiled repeatedly. Therefore, it is very important to carry water and coal. This is not only related to the voyage, but also to the steam engine. lifespan."

Zhang Haogu doesn't know much about these things, so he attaches great importance to the opinions of these professionals. Professional matters must be left to professionals. If you don't understand, you pretend to understand. He is very clear about what mistakes will happen when laymen guide experts.

After seeing that this small wooden boat was feasible, Zhang Haogu said: "Bachelors have worked hard, this steam engine has been proven to be used in boats, so the next step is to study a steam engine with greater efficiency."

"This pavilion is not afraid to tell you that the Ming Dynasty has thousands of miles of sea territory from the southwest to Liaodong. With such a vast coastal area, it is definitely unreasonable to move borders and ban the sea. A mighty navy."

"This pavilion hopes that everyone can continue to work hard to develop a steam engine that can propel a ship with two thousand materials, five thousand materials, or even ten thousand materials as soon as possible."

"During the Yongle period of my Ming Dynasty, there were five thousand treasure ships sailing across the Western Ocean. In this Tianqi Dynasty, I always go to the places that the predecessors have been to, to see the scenery."

While talking about the steam engine, Zhang Haogu raised his eyes and suddenly saw a huge Kongming lantern being lifted into the sky in the distance. It seemed that there were people on it!

hot air balloon? !

Zhang Haogu, who was a bit puzzled, pointed to the Kongming Lantern slowly rising into the sky in the distance and asked, "That's it?"

Song Yingxing took a look and said quickly, "That should be the flying ball being studied."

"Yuanfu, we also came up with this idea after we saw that Kongming lanterns could be lifted into the air. Since the small Kongming lanterns can be lifted into the air with a paste paper shell and a piece of candle, then we can make a larger cover and use a larger one. Could it be possible to bring a person to heaven?"

"The flying ball is made of hemp and covered with satin. It is light and strong. The ball is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. When the opening is placed in a charcoal basin, it can carry people to the sky."

After listening to Song Yingxing's words, Zhang Haogu couldn't help but sigh with emotion, who said that the wisdom of the ancients was low?

If we really want the ancients to open their eyes to see the world and give them an inspiration, who would dare to imagine what kind of things the ancients could create? !

Pyramids, the Great Wall, Mausoleum of the First Emperor, Tongtian Pagoda.
Today, steam paddle boats are out, as are hot air balloons.

Can the ironclad ship and airship be far behind?

When the Daming Navy is equipped with iron-clad ships, when the Daming army is equipped with breech-loading guns, and when the airships of the Ming Dynasty are suspended in the sky, at that time, is there any place in the world that the people of the Ming Dynasty cannot go to?
Involuntarily, a picture appeared in Zhang Haogu's mind: Huge airships flying in the sky depicting the patterns of different beasts and birds in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and on the ground were steel-cast chariots and endless The cannons, the iron-clad warships like hills on the sea stretched like mountains, Da Ming was able to sweep all over the world and truly unify the world.
Taking a deep breath and dispelling the beautiful fantasy in his mind, Zhang Haogu recalled a sentence from his previous life for no reason: "May I see the King of China in the world in my lifetime."

Taking a long breath, Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Bachelors, you have worked hard."

"This pavilion has seen the fruits of your hard work."

As he said, Zhang Haogu pointed to the flying ball in the sky, then pointed to the small boat and said: "This flying ball and this paddle steamer should be inspected and repaired more today to make sure they are correct. Tomorrow, the Japanese Pavilion will invite the emperor to come and check. At that time, the emperor will definitely board the ship or even take a flying ball to try it himself."

"Bachelors, do you understand the meaning of this pavilion?"

The surrounding scholars nodded one after another, and Song Yingxing patted his chest to assure: "Yuanfu, don't worry, there will be no mistakes tomorrow."

Seeing that everyone was nervous, Zhang Haogu smiled and said: "Relax, just behave like today, if tomorrow the flying ball can't fly, or the boat can't move, the emperor won't hit you, at most buckle Your funds. When the time comes, I am afraid that all the bachelors will have to cut down on food and clothing to do research."

Hearing Zhang Haogu's teasing words, everyone couldn't help laughing, and the tense atmosphere relaxed a lot.

After leaving the Academy of Engineering, Zhang Haogu looked at the sedan chair at the door and paused for a moment, then walked into the sedan chair with a smile. Huang Zongxi who was beside him was a little puzzled: "Yuan Fu thinks there is something wrong with this sedan chair?"

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "It's too strong, believe it or not, in a few years, we won't need sedan chairs, and cars powered by steam engines will replace sedan chairs, and the bearers can pull rickshaws and drive rickshaws." carriage, and even learn to drive a bus.”

"Before, this pavilion felt that these things were still far away from us. Looking at it now, the new era is getting closer and closer to us."

"New era? What era?" Huang Zongxi asked.

Zhang Haogu opened the curtain to look at the flow of people on both sides, and said slowly: "Industrial age, steam age, great development era."

"It is the new era of Ming Dynasty, and it is also our new era."

"See Your Majesty, Long Live My Emperor, Long Live Long Live."

With a loud shout, Zhu Youxiao got off the sedan chair, looked at Song Yingxing in front of him and a large number of bachelors from the Academy of Engineering behind him, smiled and stretched out his hands: "You are all my Ming Dynasty scholars, please hurry up."

"Thank you, long live."

Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhang Haogu again: "Master, what good stuff has this Academy of Engineering researched out, is it worth your special effort to bring me here?"

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "The emperor hasn't paid much attention to the progress of the Academy of Engineering these days, has he?"

Seeing Zhu Youxiao nodded, Zhang Haogu said with a smile, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Rong Chen will make a move, we will know when we go in."

Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "It seems to be a big surprise, then I will wait."

"Your Majesty, Yuanfu, this way please." Song Yingxing led the way, and under the protection of a large number of forbidden soldiers, Jin Yiwei, and Dongchang Fanzi, Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Haogu came to the pond and looked at the man dressed in Ming Dynasty by the pond. Zhu Youxiao asked, "Is this a surprise?"

Zhang Haogu saluted: "Your Majesty, this is the first time a steam engine is used on a ship, isn't it a surprise?"

Zhu Youxiao nodded: "It is indeed a surprise, I will try it."

When Eunuch Wei heard this, he quickly came up to him: "Your Majesty, the servants are also following."

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "It's not a problem for this boat to accommodate seven or eight people. Eunuch Wei, come together, it's another surprise to witness for a while."

The three got on the boat, and Song Yingxing and the two bachelors also came up. Zhu Youxiao and Wei Eunuch watched Song Yingxing and the three operate. With the noisy sound of the steam engine, the paddle wheels on both sides of the boat began to rotate slowly, and the boat Drive to the center of the pond.

Sitting in this boat that doesn't use manpower to row the oars, Zhu Youxiao and Eunuch Wei inevitably feel fresh.

"My lord, it's amazing. This small steam engine can actually propel this boat forward. Gewu is really extraordinary." Eunuch Wei sighed.

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "This Gewu can be said to be the first productive force. The energy created by Gewu is beyond the imagination of most people. Not to mention wooden cows and horses, it is not impossible to go to the sky and enter the sea."

Eunuch Wei smiled after hearing this, and said, "Master Zhang, you said that the horses are strong, and now the servants believe it, but how can it be possible to go to the sea, and the ship will sink if it enters the sea."

Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "It is indeed a bit difficult to enter the sea now."

"But your majesty, do you still remember the other surprise I told you just now?"

Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhang Haogu in surprise: "Could it be that Master wants to take me to heaven?"

Zhang Haogu laughed and said, "Why not?"

Eunuch Wei was dumbfounded, God? !
This, how did this person go to heaven? !

But as the ship drove to the other side, looking at the huge hot air balloon on the bank and the hanging basket below, Eunuch Wei couldn't believe it: Will he really be able to go to the sky in a while?
Zhang Haogu entered the hanging basket first and stretched out his hand: "Your Majesty, give it a try?"

Today's Zhu Youxiao, with every victory and the implementation of the New Deal, is extremely confident and arrogant. He immediately held Zhang Haogu's hand and entered the hanging basket.

Eunuch Wei on the side saw Zhu Youxiao go up and hurriedly followed: "Master Zhang, Master Zhang, don't forget your slaves."

"Eunuch Wei, come here." Zhang Haogu stretched out his hand and pulled Eunuch Wei up.

After the three stood in the gondola, Zhang Haogu gestured to Song Yingxing. As the rope was loosened, the hot air balloon lifted off slowly with the gondola. Feeling the moment it left the ground, Eunuch Wei panicked:

This, this can really go to heaven? !

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