A Man of Science and Engineering in Troubled Times Wandering in the Late Qing Dynasty

At the beginning of the experiment, Karl Siemens had already published in a magazine that Li Yu had arrived in Germany and established a new laboratory.

Moreover, it was published in the most important "Physical Yearbook" in the German physics world. Later, several super explosive contents of Einstein, such as special relativity and the photoelectric effect, were published in this magazine.

But at present, everyone seems to be not interested in what "single photon" is, mainly because Li Yu's name is indeed very famous in Europe.

He has attracted worldwide attention in both physics and mathematics, coupled with his major discoveries in astronomy, which have long made him shine like a supernova among scientists.

The key is top bestsellers like "Star Wars", making Li Yu look like a top traffic star now.

So everyone seems to be not surprised that he can publish new things, but he pays more attention to "Star Wars" like Planck.

During the experiment, Planck said to Li Yu at every turn: "Eight hours of work a day is enough, and the rest of the time is to hurry up and write the prequels of Star Wars!"

The Germans are quite strict about working hours, and they didn't work overtime after the war.

In later generations, "involution" is strictly controlled. China, Japan and South Korea are all very hardworking East Asians. If you go to Europe and work overtime, you will be criticized: "If you work overtime, what will others do? This bad atmosphere must be changed!"

Li Yu also went to the countryside to do as the Romans did, and wrote the content of the prequels of Star Wars when he was free at night.

Since the "Physical Yearbook" published the report, it didn't take long for the media to report Li Yu's news.

In the evening, someone came to visit.

"Excuse me, is this Mr. Li Yu's laboratory?"

Three middle-aged men in suits and leather shoes and gentleman hats came over.

Li Yu said, "It's me, who are the three?"

The first person said: "My name is Emil Jelinek, a businessman. These two are Wilhelm Maybach and Mr. Paul Daimler."

Well, the Maybach himself.

Paul Daimler is the son of founder Gottlieb Daimler.Gottlieb passed away three years ago and handed over Daimler to his two sons and Jelinek.

Not many people have heard of Jelinek, but you must know the name of his daughter: Mercedes.

When Jelinek reached an agreement with Daimler, the company's car brand was named after his youngest daughter Mercedes, and it has been used ever since.

Jelinek was the patron of the early Daimler AG.

There are some jokes in later generations, saying that a certain person can support a certain company by himself.But Jelinek really supported the newly founded Daimler almost alone.

He bought a lot of Daimler cars, and for a long time Daimler felt that he was serving him alone.

But after all, they understand business and have made great contributions to Daimler.

At the moment he is chairman of the board of directors of Daimler AG.

Li Yu quickly said: "The three please come in!"

Then greeted Lu Bicheng: "Pour some tea for the distinguished guests."

——I don't know why he suddenly dared to talk to Lu Bicheng like that.

Jelinek is a businessman, while Maybach and Paul Daimler are technical backgrounds.

Especially Maybach, who had been working with the old Daimler since he was very young.

The old Daimler promoted Maybach to a certain extent, because Maybach's design ability is too good.

After more than ten years, Maybach has become the first-class industrial design and industrial drawing expert in Europe.

It can be said that without Maybach, Daimler would not have created the first four-wheeled car.

Maybach had briefly left Daimler before, but has now returned, and is still the company's chief designer.

He looked around and said: "Mr. Li Yu is worthy of being a foreign academician of the Royal Society, and he can use such sophisticated and complicated experimental instruments."

Li Yu said, "Actually, it's not too complicated."

Compared with those of later generations, the accuracy of these experimental instruments is several orders of magnitude worse.

"Mr. is really humble," Maybach said, "Mr. Jelinek heard from the director of the Imperial Institute of Physics and Technology yesterday that he is also excellent in car design. He has obtained a patent in the United States and can realize the electronic start of cars. I am very grateful for that." interested."

Li Yu said: "That's right, this can save the action of starting the joystick."

Maybach said: "This is a very great patent, which is why we will visit it in person. Our car products are for nobles and gentlemen. If you can start the car gracefully, the appeal will be greatly improved."

Europe has aristocratic traditions, and cars were expensive in the early years, and they were aimed at precisely this group.

Li Yudao: "I have put this patent into factory production, and it will be delivered to companies such as Cadillac in the United States for loading and use."

"Oh?" Maybach asked in surprise, "it can actually be loaded into the car?"

"It was very successful on the prototype car," said Li Yu. "I considered the integration of the car at the beginning of the design, so it can be easily integrated into the production of the car."

"Amazing!" Maybach said, "Can you explain it to me, sir?"

"Of course." Li Yu took out a pen and paper to the three of them and began to explain some of the technical principles.

Both Maybach and Paul Daimler were techies, and it quickly became apparent that it was possible.

Maybach excitedly said: "Can you supply us, sir? Our vehicles also urgently need such excellent products!"

Li Yu said: "Yes, yes, but at present we need to supply from the United States. My company is now in Detroit."

"I understand," Maybach said, and then looked at Paul Daimler and Jelinek on the side, and said to them, "The price should be higher, but if it is applied, it can definitely increase the company's sales."

Maybach is the chief designer, and Paul Daimler and Jelinek are the actual owners of Daimler, but they attach great importance to Maybach, so the two said: "The United States is not far away, and it will not let us go by sea. The price is too outrageous and acceptable.”

Li Yu said: "It must be very useful, because I can also integrate the car lighting system now."

Nowadays, there are still many electric vehicles in Germany, which are born with their own batteries, so some models also have lights, but the integration level is somewhat low.

Maybach knows that this is also a very good and practical patent, "Mr. I am impressed by his design ability. The design of this kind of system must be quite difficult."

Li Yu said with a smile: "Mr. Maybach is serious. It's not particularly difficult. It's not as difficult as my other patent on the four-wheel drive system."

"Four-wheel drive system?" This time it was Paul Daimler who spoke, "Sir, do you still know four-wheel drive technology?"

The famous Mercedes-Benz company has three founders: Karl Benz, Daimler and Maybach.

The full name of Mercedes-Benz is called "Mercedes-Benz", and its parent company is called Daimler.

It's just that for some commercial reasons in history, the brand "Daimler" has changed hands many times, and now only Jaguar can produce "Daimler" vehicles.

But now Daimler is clearly still in the hands of the founding team.

Li Yu said: "Yes, but the four-wheel drive is a system-level design. It needs some corresponding adjustments for specific models, and it cannot be supplied as quickly as the electronic ignition system."

"I understand," said Paul Daimler, "I'm also working on a four-wheel drive system, but there are still many difficulties."

Li Yu understood the key point: "Is it a universal joint?"

He was able to successfully win the patent in the United States because he conquered some key technical designs in the four-wheel drive system.

Paul Daimler said: "Exactly!"

Li Yu said, "This is in my patent."

Paul Daimler excitedly said: "So can you invite Mr. to participate in my four-wheel drive design? If we use Mr.'s patent, we will definitely pay for it."

That is patent royalties.

Li Yu said, "Of course."

In fact, this is the prototype of the Mercedes-Benz four-wheel drive system in later generations.

All the cars sold by Mercedes-Benz in later generations bear the word "4MATIC", which means that they have a four-wheel drive system, which is more common on SUVs.

Paul Daimler said: "The military has sent us a supply request, but at the same time put forward some technical requirements. Considering the complex environment, the four-wheel drive system and the suspension system are difficult points. If Mr. No problem, at least we will not disappoint Mr.

The road conditions in Germany are much worse than in the US, where the plains are vast, while Germany has many mountains and hills.

There are more mountains in Eastern and Southern Europe.Therefore, for the current Europe, in an era when there are still not many hardened roads, the four-wheel drive system is almost a rigid need.

The way the army has to go is even worse, field work is indispensable, so until the First World War, the European army still could not do without horse-drawn carts.

Stability must be the first priority in the requirements of the military, otherwise, no matter how powerful the power is, it will not be as reliable as a horse when the engine is turned off.

There is no problem with the advancement of Li Yu's design, but in-depth communication is needed according to the specific situation of Daimler.

Li Yu said: "After my experiments are completed, I can conduct related research and development with you."

Paul Daimler said: "We have plenty of time, sir, you can come to us anytime after you are busy with the work at hand."

Jelinek is a wealthy patron, and he said to show his sincerity: "We can first sponsor Mr. a newest Mercedes car."

Paul Maybach also said: "I almost forgot about it. Although we are not as financially powerful as Siemens, it is still possible to sponsor Mr. a car."

Li Yu said: "There is no rush on this matter, it will not be too late after the electronic ignition system and four-wheel drive system are installed."

Paul Daimler laughed: "Sir, you have a point!"

In the future, Li Yu can set up a production base in Europe, in Germany or next to Switzerland.

Several large cities in Switzerland are located on a small piece of land in the north, because most of the south of it are high mountains - the tall Alps.

However, cities in the north of Switzerland such as Zurich are located in a good location. They are very close to Germany. It just so happens that Germany's industrial city of Munich is also in the south of Germany.

The distance between Zurich and Munich is only two to three hundred kilometers.

Otherwise, Einstein would not have gone to Zurich, Switzerland to study at university.

Li Yu said: "The car is really convenient, and I like it very much."

"I've heard, and even heard that you're a good driver," Maybach said.

Jelinek said: "Good driving skills? If there is a chance, we can also participate in racing competitions together!"

As a rich man, Jelinek is also a car enthusiast and racing enthusiast.

At this time, the racing competitions were not so professional, and many races were played by rich people.

And almost any car can participate, and there is no limit to the shape.

"If the time is right, it's okay." Li Yu said.

It's good to play and relax, the key is your own level, and now you can play while the car is not professional.

"We'll be waiting for you sir at the company," Maybach said.

Daimler AG now has several branches, not only in Germany, but also in Austria.

Li Yu heaved a sigh of relief after seeing off several bigwigs in the automobile industry.

Lu Bicheng said: "It's really not a day of leisure."

Seeing her frowning slightly, Li Yu immediately relaxed and said, "They are not simple characters, so you can't be sloppy in designing them."

Lu Bicheng said: "I don't think any of them are waiting for idlers, and nothing can be ignored."

Li Yu said: "One wrong step and one wrong step. The status of the Chinese in Europe is not high now. Even I don't have much chance of trial and error."

Lu Bicheng said: "How can a person not make mistakes?"

Li Yu said: "Yeah, so it's very difficult, we can only proceed with caution."

Lu Bicheng said with some distress: "This is not only physically tiring, but also mentally tiring?"

Li Yu smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I'm sure."

Lu Bicheng sighed softly: "I didn't know how big the gap was until I arrived in a foreigner's country. Although I don't know much about science and technology, I can actually see what it looks like before my eyes. In foreign countries, you can see how difficult it is when you see the situation."

Li Yu didn't expect that Lu Bicheng would be born with family and country feelings. Fortunately, he is a time traveler. His era has already embarked on the road of revival and is thriving day by day.

It's just that after seeing the situation in the late Qing Dynasty, he also lamented how difficult development is. It is really impossible to imagine how generations of ancestors survived.

It’s only been about a hundred years. At this time, there are not many railways in the land of China, and almost everyone still wears big braids. Scholars don’t even know 1234 and abcd.

In short, Li Yu's mentality is relatively optimistic, at least he knows that there is a bright future that has been realized.

But at this time, the people in the game are really confused.

Li Yu didn't want to continue this somewhat heavy topic, and said: "After the electronic start system and four-wheel drive system are installed, we will also customize a car and transport it to the capital. This is the first car on the streets of the capital. Think about it. Pull the wind."

Lu Bicheng asked: "Will the imperial court be willing?"

Li Yu said, "No problem, the queen mothers in the Forbidden City have one."

Lu Bicheng didn't know about it yet: "The Queen Mother can also drive a car?"

Li Yu said: "It's definitely not, of course it's a ride."

Lu Bicheng thought about it and said, "It's still fun to drive."

Li Yu said with a smile: "The rich like to hire a driver."

Lu Bicheng said: "If you can't drive such a fun thing and just sit on it, it's too boring. Besides, I'm not a very rich person."

Li Yu said: "That may not be the case."