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Chapter 447 0443 [Unified Measurement]

The emergence of gasoline was a little too early.

Yes, with the current industrial level, he could not think of any other use besides making incendiary bombs.

If this thing is used properly, it can have miraculous effects whether it is a field battle or a city defense battle.

But the danger is not small. If it is not stored properly, it will volatilize.

But overall, the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages.

Back then, Zhao and Song relied on fierce fire and oil tanks to defeat the Xixia army twice in Pingxia City, burning a hundred thousand Xixia troops crying for their fathers and mothers.

This is still oil. If it is replaced by gasoline, the power will be several times greater.

Thinking of this, Han Zhen asked: "Who developed gasoline?"

Craftsman Yuan replied: "Reporting to your majesty, it was developed by Zhang Anding."

These master craftsmen are all high-end talents recruited from all over the country. If one of them dies, it will be a huge loss.

"Your Majesty, please come this way."

Only then did Mrs. Zhang and Wang react, quickly got out of the way and invited Han Zhen into the house.

"Is it serious?"

Craftsman Yuan hesitated and said: "This... Your Majesty, Zhang Anding was accidentally injured when he was testing the power of gasoline. He is now lying in bed and cannot come to see him."

Craftsman Yuan knew the entire town well and walked through the streets and alleys with ease.

Han Zhen's expression changed slightly and he expressed concern.

Craftsman Yuan reached out and knocked on the door.

Han Zhen said with a smile: "No need to be polite."

Han Zhen waved his hand: "Let's go and take me to visit."

Craftsman Yuan reminded: "Ms. Zhang, Your Majesty came here specifically to visit your husband-in-law."

Mrs. Zhang exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly knelt down to salute: "A commoner woman has seen your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, please come in quickly."

"Bring him to me."

Not long after, everyone came to a courtyard.

"I've met Dean Yuan!"

Han Zhen ordered.

"ah!"

The next moment, the door opened from the inside, and a little woman poked her head out.

Craftsman Yuan said: "The town's traditional Chinese medicine doctor has made a diagnosis. Only the right arm is fractured. It will be fine in a few months. There is no serious problem."

The little woman looked at Han Zhen and the others curiously.

"My boss, my boss, your Majesty is here to visit you."

Stepping into the back room, a strong herbal smell hit your nostrils.

On the bed, a young man was lying down, with most of his body wrapped in gauze.

Hearing his mother-in-law's cry, Zhang Anding struggled to get up, but was stopped by Han Zhen: "There's no need to get up to pay respects, just lie down quickly."

Zhang Anding was flattered and said: "I am inconvenienced, but I hope your majesty will forgive me."

He knew that His Majesty would come to inspect the Military Industry Institute, but he did not expect that His Majesty would come to visit him. For a moment, he was extremely moved.

Despite his reputation as a master craftsman, he is actually a craftsman. He inherited his father's business and succeeded his late father.

Once you become a craftsman, you will remain a craftsman for the rest of your life, and so will your descendants.

After His Majesty came to the city and the rectification general became a prisoner, not only was his craftsmanship revoked, but Zhang Anding was also awarded an official position due to his outstanding ability.

Although he is just a low-ranking official from the ninth rank, he is still an official.

When the official uniform came down, Zhang Anding was so excited that he stayed up all night, not only paying homage to his parents and ancestors, but also entertaining relatives and friends.

Because of this, when Dean Yuan recruited craftsmen from the Military Industry Institute, he was the first to apply.

"If you love me, don't be too polite."

Han Zhen comforted him warmly, and when he saw the gauze on his body, he immediately frowned and said, "Didn't you say that the injury was not serious?" Zhang Anding quickly explained: "Wei Chen was careless for a moment and was burned by the fierce fire. It is not serious. Zhen Zhen The ointment prescribed by the Chinese doctor is very effective and will be fine in a few days.”

"That's good."

Han Zhen nodded and said loudly: "Aiqing developed gasoline and made great achievements. He was promoted to one rank and received a reward of a thousand gold and two pairs of jade."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward. I'm very grateful." Zhang Anding choked with sobs.

Han Zhen asked: "How did Aiqing develop gasoline?"

"gasoline?"

Zhang Anding was stunned.

Han Zhen explained: "It's the butter you extract from petroleum."

"I dare not hide it from your majesty. This was the idea of ​​my late father. When he was still alive, my father thought that since paraffin and other substances could be produced from strong fire oil, there might be other things hidden there, so he devised a method of brewing wine and conducted experiments. .”

Zhang Anding paused and said with emotion: "It's a pity that the Zhao and Song Dynasties didn't pay much attention to it. Shangguan only thought that my late father had some whims and scolded me. Not long after, my late father fell seriously ill and passed away."

"My father is a great talent, but it's a pity that God is jealous of talented people." Han Zhen consoled him: "Fortunately, I have Aiqing to inherit my father's mantle. The talent is better than the talent."

Zhang Anding said modestly: "Your Majesty is so complimentary."

Han Zhen said seriously: "If iron smelting is the cornerstone of industry, then oil is cement. It contains endless wealth and can help us build the Tongtian Pagoda in Daqi."

Petroleum contains not only gasoline, but also diesel, kerosene, plastics, and a series of industrial necessities.

Therefore, it is not an exaggeration at all when Han Zhen calls it the cement of industrial development.

Zhang Anding nodded solemnly and said, "I'm sorry for you."

Han Zhen promised: "You should take good care of your injuries. After you recover from your injuries, feel free to give it a try if you have any strange ideas. If you are missing something, please report it to me. I will try my best to satisfy you."

"If you have any further achievements, I will not hesitate to reward you!"

Hearing this, Zhang Anding seemed to have remembered something, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, I have a new idea in the past two days. If it is refined at different temperatures, the result may be different."

Han Zhen chuckled and said: "Take your time, don't be in a hurry, safety first."

After chatting for a few more words, Han Zhen stood up and left.

After leaving the house, Han Zhen warned: "Zhang An Ding is a talented person, cultivate him well."

Han Zhen vaguely remembered that the difference between gasoline and diesel was the refining temperature, but he didn't know the specific temperature.

In other words, Zhang Anding's idea is right.

The key point is that this person is still young, only in his twenties, and he will definitely become a master in this field in the future.

Craftsman Yuan responded: "Your Majesty is relieved, I understand."

Speaking of temperature, Han Zhen couldn't help but think of the errand he had given to the Academy of Engineering Sciences before, and asked: "How did you go about the task of unified measurement of all things in the world?"

To develop science and industry, we must first have unified weights and measures. This is particularly important.

Only with standards can we promote it, otherwise it will just be reduced to an empirical study like traditional Chinese medicine.

Just like the different temperatures Zhang Anding mentioned before, he himself doesn't know what the temperature is for refining gasoline, so he relies on experience.

But experience is something that others don’t know.

If there are unified weights and measures, outsiders can understand them at a glance and easily reproduce them.

Craftsman Yuan replied: "The thermometers, vernier calipers, etc. that His Majesty mentioned have all been achieved, but they are still not fully formed and the standards are still being formulated."

Measuring all things is a huge and long project.

The formulation of standards also requires discussions and collective efforts among many craftsmen.

"I can rest assured that you are doing things."

Han Zhen patted Craftsman Yuan on the shoulder and smiled slightly.

After inspecting the town, Han Zhen, led by Craftsman Yuan, went to the gunpowder workshop halfway up the mountain.

Compared with the workshops in the Linzi County military camp, the scale of the gunpowder workshop at the Military Industry Institute is several times larger.

The entire mountain looks normal from the outside, but in fact there are big holes dug out inside the mountain.

Personal guards wearing black armor are constantly patrolling the mountains and are heavily guarded.

(End of this chapter)