Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 57

The success of the steam engine represents the initial development of industry and technology, and it is a symbol of going from 0 to 1, which can truly liberate manpower.

The entire natural industrial technology development process was accelerated by Cao Wei for hundreds of years. No wonder Zhu Yuanzhang was so shocked. I am afraid that no one except Cao Wei could believe what was happening in front of him!
If he didn't know the operation theory of the steam engine, Zhu Yuanzhang would have regarded it as a demonic method performed by Cao Wei!
Zhu Yuanzhang had even foreseen what a grand event it would be like when steam engines were used on a large scale in the Ming Dynasty in the future!
Mechanization!
These three simple words fully describe the earth-shaking changes that the steam engine will bring to Daming!
Zhu Yuanzhang stretched out a trembling hand in a trance, pointing to the pile of heavy objects that kept rising, "Can you add more?"

Cao Wei waved his hand, and asked the craftsmen to take out some more, such as stone blocks and iron lumps, and continue to add them.

When it was estimated that there would be a thousand catties of heavy objects added to the shelves, the steam engine was finally overwhelmed.

It's not that the steam engine can't pull it. After all, there are gear sets and pulleys to relieve the pressure and improve efficiency, but there are too many heavy objects added to one end. The steam engine is not fixed specifically and it is already unsteady.

"Zi-Zi!"

The base of the steam engine began to move slowly on the stone road in the craftsman's courtyard, dragging out little sparks.

Cao Wei's eyes were quick and he spoke quickly, "Someone, come quickly, stabilize the steam engine!"

At the same time, he pulled Zhu Yuanzhang to lean back. Anyone can cause problems here, but not this Lao Zhu!

When the craftsmen heard the order, they quickly gathered around. However, due to long-term work, the steam engine had become very hot and could no longer be touched easily. So the craftsmen wanted to block the slow progress of the steam engine with stones.

But it doesn't help at all...

The steam engine was dragged by the gigantic object behind it, and although it was slow, it moved forward very steadily.

"Remove the things on it." Cao Wei shouted again.

The craftsmen turned their heads and ran towards the weight next to the shelf, and began to remove the weight tied together.

However, at this time the steam engine had been pulled down in front of the shelf, and it was about to turn over completely.

"You all get out of the way!"

Between Lightning and Flint!
Cao Wei dodged and pulled out the sword from Jiang Yu's waist who was following Zhu Yuanzhang, and raised the sword with his hand!Cut off the rope tied behind the steam engine!
"Boom!"

The heavy objects behind the shelf were scattered all over the floor in an instant. Fortunately, Cao Wei warned in advance and the craftsmen hid in time so no one was hurt.

The steam engine has stopped and is running "whirring" on its own, tirelessly.

Cao Wei returned the knife to the resentful Jiang Yu.

To be taken away so easily in front of the emperor does not mean that he is not capable as the commander of Jin Yiwei?
The head eunuch who followed Zhu Yuanzhang inseparably beside him turned pale with fright.

How could you use a knife or a gun in front of His Majesty's eyes?
But looking at Zhu Yuanzhang's face, he didn't seem to care about this.

Originally, everyone knew that Cao Wei was good at martial arts. Zhu Yuanzhang would not doubt Jiang Wei or blame Cao Wei because of this trivial matter.

He knew that this steam engine was of great significance and was the result of the joint efforts of Cao Wei and these craftsmen these days.

Zhu Yuanzhang is now staring intently at the steam engine that is still running on the ground.

"The steam engine is pulled out, and the boiler is out of the fire source. Why is it still working?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

"Your Majesty, this is because there is still heat in the boiler, the water is still boiling and evaporating, and there is sufficient and strong air pressure in the cylinder, which can keep the steam engine running for a while, and it will stop after a while." Cao Wei replied.

As if to confirm Cao Wei's words, the momentum of the steam engine's operation was gradually decreasing, and then slowly stopped.

Zhu Yuanzhang let out a long sigh of relief and nodded.

This steam engine is really amazing!

After coming back to his senses, he glanced at Cao Wei with complicated eyes.

This kid... really made a steam engine.

So does he have something else to discover?

This is a cornucopia!

Sensing that Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were gradually becoming greedy, Cao Wei got goosebumps all over his body.

what happened?

You father and son both love this bite, right?
"You come with us..."

Before Cao Wei could react, Zhu Yuanzhang left such a sentence and started to walk back.

Jiang Yu signaled Cao Wei to follow, and then followed closely behind Zhu Yuanzhang.

Glancing at Yan Zhenzhi, the latter nodded to him.

"Then I'll go."

After Cao Wei finished speaking, he followed Jiang Yu's pace.

Then, in silence all the way, the four of them came to the imperial study room.

This was Cao Wei's first visit to Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial study, and the bookish atmosphere made him a little uncomfortable.

He was a little dazzled by the books all over the house and the memorials on the table.

"Your Majesty, the steam engine has been built. I wonder why your Majesty asked the ministers to come here?" Cao Wei felt that Zhu Yuanzhang probably had evil intentions and decided to strike preemptively.

Zhu Yuanzhang had already sat firmly on the large chair behind the desk with the support of the chief eunuch.

"It's okay. We told you before that we will reward you for your meritorious service. Now that the steam engine has been built, tell me, what do you want?"

"Weichen is very content with everything now, and has nothing else to ask for."

Before Zhu Yuanzhang showed his intention, Cao Wei mainly attacked an enemy who could not move and I could not move!
I don't want anything, what else can you do to me?
really,

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, the corners of his mouth dropped.

"Cao Wei, we know that you are a talent, and what you know can benefit Daming, there must be a lot, isn't it?"

Cao Wei didn't expect Zhu Yuanzhang to cut straight to the point, and suddenly he was so direct. After a moment of stupefaction, he nodded silently.

Compared with some professional engineering students, he may be far behind, but for the living ancestors of Daming at this time, Cao Wei is very knowledgeable!
No matter how bad it is, he can tell Zhu Yuanzhang that there are potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn and other crops with a high yield of several thousand catties overseas at this time, so that the people of Ming Dynasty will no longer have to worry about food!

Although the original imperial order to ban the sea was issued by Zhu Yuanzhang himself, for the future development of the Ming Dynasty, Cao Wei firmly believed that based on this alone, Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely open the sea again!
The main problem is how to convince Zhu Yuanzhang of the authenticity of this statement.

In addition, Cao Wei has many things that can be produced in Daming to develop business, such as soap, glass, glasses, perfume and so on.

There are also steam engines that have been successfully manufactured. With further research and development, we can move towards the laying of railways and trains!
These are all wealth that Daming and Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't ask for!
(End of this chapter)