Daqin: You were asked to build the Great Wall and you destroyed the Huns?

Chapter 392 The Wave of the Times

"boom!"

The weather was cloudless, and there was a sudden thunder.

Ying Xiang suddenly woke up from his deep sleep.

The waterwheel in front of me is still whirring.

Lu Hui stood there without moving at all.

It seemed like only a few breaths had passed.

But the image of white smoke instead of water flowing to drive the windmill was burned into Ying Xiang's mind.

The words Ying Xuan left were repeated at the same moment, and the two pictures gradually overlapped.

"The gas produced by burning objects...can provide power."

Of course Lu Hui also knew, but now that Ying Xiang was happier than ever before, he had no intention of attacking him.

"Even if it were tangible, it wouldn't be able to push such a big waterwheel!"

Since the waterwheel can be pushed by water.

"Then use the rising water vapor to push him around!"

Yes, if too much water needs to be burned, what can be used to burn it at sea?
Seeing Ying Xiang's silence, the children of the Lu family were about to smile in victory.

"How can Qi, which is invisible and incorporeal, drive a waterwheel like water?"

He, an eight-foot strong man, was suddenly picked up by this kid.

"Where did the thunder come from in this blue sky and white clouds?"

Even if you can't think of these things, there is no need to force them.

So what if this thing can't be made.

But the Lu family disciple still said.

Ying Xiang's words left everyone speechless for a moment.

"Your Highness means to install something like a waterwheel behind the warship."

At this time, the other Lu family members beside him whispered something.

He actually stepped forward with some excitement and started to argue with everyone about this kind of thing for the first time.

Ying Xiang's eyes suddenly widened when he thought of this.

But at this time, Ying Xiang seemed to have heard their words.

Then he saw Lu Hui, who was glaring at him angrily, wanting to kick him into the river.

He understood, he finally understood the meaning of His Highness's words.

Lu Hui beside her was holding a blade of grass in her mouth and still frowning.

Lu Hui's face was full of astonishment and she couldn't understand what he was talking about.

I only felt a pair of thin arms bursting out with amazing power.

"If it was invisible, how could the blast furnace be broken by Qi again and again?"

"What's more, if you want to propel a steel warship, how much water do you need to boil?"

These words made Ying Xiang's excited look like a bucket of cold water poured on him. .

Ying Xuan said before leaving that he had seen many people like Ying Xiang.

If burning water vapor can drive a water wheel, how can it replace an oar if it is placed on a boat?

power?

But Ying Xiang looked like a rabbit, jumping around on the ground.

Ying Xiang's contribution to the Qin Dynasty was enough by mixing the gunpowder!

"Our warship is saved!"

Excited shouts echoed in my ears.

The shocked Lu Hui was hit hard before she could dodge.

He smiled helplessly.

Everyone is as stubborn as a donkey, trying to get into trouble.

"I understand! I understand!"

"Lu Hui, please advise this boy, don't let him be stunned at such a young age!"

He raised his head excitedly.

Then it must be able to be driven by Qi.

"Why is it invisible?"

The next moment, Ying Xiang pounced on him like a wild beast.

I was suddenly frightened and trembled.

Lu Hui took two steps forward and looked at Ying Xiang with a smile on her face.

"It's okay. His Highness said that thinking is the most important thing."

"Now that you have thought of a solution, the rest is just a solution."

"Don't worry, you can put it down for now and think about it later."

After comforting Ying Xiang, Lu Hui turned around suddenly.

The smile disappeared.

"Are you running out of room for your mouth? You are the only one who talks a lot, and you are the only one who can talk?"

The children of the Lu family immediately lowered their heads and dared not speak.

But at this time, Ying Xiang suddenly started talking again.

"The gas produced by burning objects...can provide power."

"Water is produced fastest when it is burned..."

"The more closed it is...the more powerful it will be!"

"Closed? Blast furnace?"

He raised his head again, looked at the waterwheel, then turned back to look at the smoke rising from the steelmaking field in the distance.

"Your Highness, you mean that Qi can only be so powerful in a blast furnace?"

Ying Xiang stared and hesitated for two breaths.

Then he suddenly raised his steps and ran towards the steelmaking site without saying a word.

Lu Hui from behind immediately glared at the clan members and followed them hurriedly.

Not long after, Lu Hui, who returned to the steelmaking site, selected a blast furnace that needed to be cleaned due to a temporary ceasefire.

Anxiously, not far away, a several-shaped wooden rack for hanging weapons was moved over.

Lu Hui didn't understand his intention, but in order to prevent him from being in trouble all day long, she still brought someone forward to help.

Soon the rack was placed above the blast furnace.

Then Ying Xiang stood and thought for a while.

A crossbar was added under the shelf, and another action was performed that no one could understand.

It took a whole day to add two vertical connecting rods to the two horizontal beams of the shelf.

A structure similar to an inverted N shape.

Finally, an iron bucket filled with water was put in, the blast furnace was ignited, and the lower part was closed.

It was approaching dusk, and all the craftsmen gathered around after finishing their work.

They stared wide-eyed, wanting to see what this young man who had increased their iron ore production a hundred times wanted to do.

As time passes little by little.

The discus that closed the air holes above the blast furnace began to move erratically as usual.

Soon it was banging.

Ying Xiang was a little anxious looking at the water vapor that kept spraying out.

Even if it continues like this, even if it burns dry, it won't be able to lift the connecting rod at all.

At this time, he saw not far away.

A pair of steel rings that can interlock together to form a cylinder.

This is a steel collar used by craftsmen to protect makeshift furnaces.

Lu Hui's eyes suddenly lit up.

I ran over and wanted to move it up and put it on the blast furnace.

Up to this point, everyone still didn't understand what Ying Xiang was going to do.

At this moment, Lu Hui had a vague feeling in her heart.

He frowned and ordered the craftsmen to come forward to help.

With the collar clamped onto the top of the blast furnace.

Several big men worked together to hold it together with iron clamps and put it together.

This extended the height of the blast furnace, sandwiching half of the connecting rod and the discus that sealed the furnace underneath.

Suddenly, the blast furnace fell silent.

As if surrendered to the huge strength of several strong men.

This scene surprised the blacksmiths.

It turns out that he wanted to help everyone solve the problem of blast furnace gushing.

It seems this move is really effective.

But the next moment, the water vapor became increasingly powerful everywhere and finally couldn't be suppressed.

With a bang, he pushed up the connecting rod of the discus.

Even the collar held by the blacksmiths almost fell apart.

This scene disappointed the blacksmiths.

But Lu Hui, who was standing aside, felt the hair on his body explode at this moment.

He understood, he understood Ying Xiang's intention.

This time, without even waiting for Ying Xiang to step forward, he turned around and hung some heavy objects at the bottom of the connecting rod.

With the continuous gush of steam. Even dozens of kilograms of iron hanging from the connecting rod can be easily lifted.

This scene left Lu Hui stunned.

It turns out that the power of Qi is so powerful.

He suddenly thought of connecting such a connecting rod to the side of the waterwheel.

I'm afraid it can be easily spun without water.

If placed in the sea, wouldn't it be just a paddle without manpower?

Lu Hui looked at Ying Xiang who was cheering in shock.

Did this boy really understand what His Highness said?

The steel warship is really about to begin to appear on the stage of history!
Ying Xiang ran around excitedly.

Feeling a sense of accomplishment that I have never experienced in this life.

He had the right idea.

This must be what Your Highness means.

But at this time, as water vapor erupted from the cracks everywhere.

The discus lost its thrust and fell again with the connecting rod.

Even the hanging heavy objects were scattered to the ground again.

This scene also stunned Ying Xiang.

So fast?
Lu Hui, who was beside him, also discovered a problem.

Even if the connecting rod is pushed up, it cannot fall down immediately. The connected water wheel will still be pulled and unable to rotate!
Moreover, the gas was used up too quickly, and the water burned out in just a short time.

Wouldn’t someone have to keep adding water at sea?

It seems that this direction may be right, but there are still many problems that are difficult to solve.

But it’s already a miracle to be able to do this.

If Ying Xuan were present, he would definitely feel numb again for the wisdom of the ancients.

Ying Xiang sighed again.

He said a little disappointed.

"If you can push up the water vapor, then go back. Wait for the water wheel to turn half a circle and push back again, and then go back!"

"That way the waterwheel can keep turning!"

Lu Hui also immediately pictured the scene in his mind and took a breath.

If it can really be done, not only the warships, but also many things will change!

Now all the things that require human animal propulsion may be replaced by it!
Can the wheels of the carriage turn?
Can the millstone be rotated?

What would Great Qin be like at that time?

Just as Lu Hui was about to think further, she was interrupted by Ying Xiang's sigh.

"But once the fire is extinguished, I don't know how long it will take to light it up again."

"This method is still impractical."

Lu Hui did not jump to conclusions at this moment.

"His Highness said that nothing is impossible. If you can't do it, it can only be done in the wrong way."

"What we need to think about now is how to press the water vapor back without extinguishing the fire."

"To make it easier for him to lift the connecting rod again."

Lu Hui summarized the question and then narrowed her eyes.

"In that case, we need to understand how water vapor appears!"

"What the hell is this?"

Lu Hui's question made Ying Xiang blink.

But there is no answer.

The other people around him were already confused.

Don't understand what they are saying at all?
The thoughts of the two of them had already deviated far away from what should appear in this era without knowing when!

……

At the crossroads of time.

People are not only the driving force, but sometimes they are also a grain of sand that is carried forward.

When Ying Xuan successfully reunited with Zhang Han.

We also learned general information about the entire Mauryan Dynasty from the captured 80,000 surrendered troops.

Ying Xuan made a decisive decision.

If we capture this place, the Mauryan Dynasty will be the largest producer of cotton and rubber in Daqin in the future!

Sihanoukville will also become a world hub connecting the East and the West.

In just one or two years, Daqin's gunpowder production capacity will be completely freed from constraints.

Let this ignorant and arrogant tribe do what they do best.

Isn't it just kindness to them?
Ying Xuan never believed that Ah San in history was a nation that was good at fighting.

And at the same time, hundreds of miles to the west.

King Ashoka, leading an army of 600,000, 5,000 cavalry, and 9,000 elephant soldiers, was approaching the eastern coast.

Because Fahrenheit City is located to the east of the Mauryan Dynasty.

Therefore, King Ashoka planned to go east first, bringing a majestic army with him, and flattened the Qin Dynasty like a ruin.

Then he turned back to support the 200,000 troops sent to the west to defend the city's defense line.

On the march at this moment.

On top of Ashoka's huge chariot drawn by dozens of horses.

The prime minister and several generals stood respectfully aside.

Continuously deduce war situations for them.

"The Qin people built a tight defense line with Mount Noah."

"You can tell it from the mouths of the soldiers who escaped."

"Without knowing the strength of my army, they would rather send out 20,000 miscellaneous soldiers than go down the mountain to meet the enemy."

"It can be seen that the other party's confidence is all based on the mountains and rivers of Mount Noah."

"In this way, our offense cannot let the opponent do what they want."

"We should find ways to guide the battlefield to a gentle area."

"It's best to be on this flat land ten miles away to the west."

"More suitable for our large-scale siege operations!"

The analysis of the generals is extremely reasonable.

But Ashoka still couldn't accept it. What they said was that 20,000 miscellaneous soldiers hindered the attack of 80,000 troops, resulting in a sneak attack by the enemy's naval force behind them.

"Are you so sure that those are 20,000 miscellaneous soldiers?"

King Ashoka asked with a cold expression, causing the generals to look at each other without daring to reply.

The Prime Minister took a step forward hesitantly.

"Return to the God King."

"Now we don't know the opponent's specific strength."

"It can only be deduced based on the existing information."

"It is possible that the enemy had other means at that time, and the soldiers who escaped did not know about it."

"But we have to be even more careful if we don't know."

"This battle is about the prestige of the God King, and our ministers will never dare to be careless in the slightest."

"This Great Qin must be wiped out without any loopholes and without any opportunity for resistance!"

The Prime Minister's words always made Ashoka feel a little comfortable.

Then he nodded indifferently.

"Then according to what you said, how can we lead the enemy out of Mount Noah and drag them to the plains to fight?"

After the words fell, several generals immediately took a step forward.

"The last general is best at fire attacks!"

"I heard that when the Qin people defeated the Zhiti tribe again, they used fire attacks."

"It's better to let the generals take the lead this time and set fire to Mount Noah."

"Repay others with their own treatment."

"No matter how well they deploy their defenses on the mountain, what's the use?"

These words made Ashoka slightly satisfied.

But he continued to question.

"Even if it burns down, they will probably quit Mount Noah."

"How can you ensure that the other side dares to take the initiative and fight with us on the western plains?"

At this time, the Prime Minister took the lead and stepped forward.

"God King, this move is actually because I also have some news."

"After the Zhiti clan crossed Mount Noa, they sent some scouts to record the surrounding terrain."

"On the east side of Mount Noa, there is a river plain that is wider than the west side."

"This is also the reason why the Qin people fought hard to occupy this mountain and did not hesitate to fight to the death with our army."

"So Wei Chen judged that they did not dare to give up Mount Noah."

"Otherwise, our army can easily be divided into several groups and attack their territory from all directions!"

"Even the capital."

"It will be too late for them to regret it by then!"

(End of this chapter)