Early Ming Dynasty: Turning Clouds and Rains into New Learning Saints

Chapter 269 Imperial Advertisement
"It turns out that it is really possible to realize automatic back-and-forth piston movement?"

"I don't know what that condensation device looks like. I really want to run over and take a look. My teacher arranged this. I have been thinking about it for several days and I don't know how to do it best?"

"Look at that power transmission device, it turns out it can be like this, I know it!"

"..."

Listening to them pointing and commenting happily one by one, the laymen were all confused.

It's just such a strange thing. As for being so excited?

Could it be that in order to gain favor in front of the prince-consort, he ignored such an ugly thing and insisted on making it up?
Even if you don’t say it looks ugly, no one would want a car like this if you gave it away. Compared with this, a carriage is so comfortable!

……

On top of the Meridian Gate, the princes and princesses also exploded.

What they saw in front of them was far different from what they expected.

There was a discussion for a while, and it seemed like a big brother-in-law would brag, which was really unreliable.

Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, but he was patient and explained to them: "When the musket first came out, what was it? But now, after your eldest brother-in-law's improvement, it is the most powerful weapon in the army. It is the weapon of our imperial army that defeats the enemy on the battlefield." magic weapon!"

Hearing him speak, the princes and princesses stopped talking.

Especially after hearing his metaphor, Li Wenzhong, Deng Yu and others who were standing beside him, who thought it was a little funny at first, suddenly became serious.Almost subconsciously, after hearing the firearm metaphor, they realized that they had underestimated the steam engine.

Just listen to Zhu Yuanzhang continue to teach his children: "The main significance of this steam engine is to provide power for movement. As you can see in front of you, it can be run around on a car. Don't underestimate this. Later, when you elder brothers-in-law modify this to the ship, you will know the benefits of this steam engine. As for land, I also asked your elder brothers-in-law..."

After hearing these words, the princes and princesses all became quiet as expected. Their faces were full of curiosity, wondering how many more things their father could say that they could not imagine.

"...Your eldest brother-in-law said that this steam engine needs a special road so that it can drive mountains on land and travel day and night. From now on, when you sit in the car, you can accelerate at a speed of eight hundred miles. The car can hold hundreds of people without any problem.”

Hearing this, Queen Ma couldn't help but interrupt and asked: "What kind of car is this that can carry hundreds of people?"

To be honest, it’s a bit hard to imagine!

No, Li Wenzhong and others also looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, wanting to hear his answer.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard Empress Ma's question, he immediately said with a smile: "I saw Yifan's sketch, which looks a bit like a long worm. The steam engine is at the front, pulling the carriages at the back. He said, turn around." If a steam engine is specially made for this kind of car, it will have enough power to pull it up."

"Actually, steam engines have many impacts. One of the simplest is that with steam engines, the time to build steam engines in the future can be shortened and more sophisticated. Because steam engines can provide stable, continuous and reliable power."

At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly turned to look at Li Wenzhong and other meritorious deeds, and said to them with a smile: "Yifan said that with this steam engine, breastplates can also be made in batches. Now our enemies in the Ming Dynasty only have crude firearms at most. , with the breastplate, you can well resist the damage of the enemy's swords, guns, swords and halberds..."

Li Wenzhong and others were most interested in this topic. Hearing this, they had many questions. When they were about to ask questions, they saw that the steam locomotive had already driven to the downstairs of the Meridian Gate, interrupting the conversation on the top of the city.

Zhang Yifan and the two craftsmen jumped out of the car. The two craftsmen stood side by side at the back, and Zhang Yifan was in the front. They loudly shouted to the top of the city: "Father, the steam engine has been built according to the order. Please inspect it!"

Downstairs at the Meridian Gate are all civil and military officials.They stood there and saw very clearly.Looking at this strangely shaped steam engine, everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.Some people who think carefully, even secretly gloat.

He just created such a thing and asked the emperor to inspect it. How shameful is this?I guess it would be nice if the emperor didn't blame his son-in-law for his good performance!

Speaking of which, why would such a ritual be performed for such a thing?Are you really not afraid of losing face?Your consort doesn’t want it, but the emperor’s face always demands it, right?

But who would have thought that while they were thinking, they heard Zhu Yuanzhang's loud and joyful voice coming from the top of the city: "Very good!"

Upon hearing this voice, these civil and military officials were dumbfounded. What is going on?
It's impossible to be blind, right? It's just such a thing, but it's still said to be very good?

But when I came back to my senses, each of these civil and military officials smiled, nodded, or nodded. Anyway, judging from their appearance, they should have the same intention as the emperor.

There is no way, the emperor is the boss, even if they don't agree in their hearts, few people dare to go against the emperor's wishes.

There are a few stubborn heads in the history books. As long as they think Zhu Yuanzhang is wrong, they can really stand up to him!However, those few people have either retired and returned to their hometowns, or they are the new generation, and now they have become one of Zhang Yifan's fifty students.

Naturally, these civil and military officials would not know. Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang also felt that there was no need to hold such a ceremony. It was really unnecessary!

However, Zhang Yifan told him how significant the steam engine would be and how much it would change the future. If Zhu Yuanzhang held such a ceremony and gave affirmation, it would definitely leave a mark in the history books, saying that Zhu Yuanzhang was not only the founding emperor, but also capable of Fight wars, be able to govern a country, and have a better sense of what is good!
Just these words made Zhu Yuanzhang decide on the spot, wouldn't he just go to the Meridian Gate Tower to relax? No problem, that's it!
At this time, after Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he loudly announced: "The steam engine is an important weapon of the country, and the Daming Steam Engine Factory is specially set up to build steam engines. One-tenth of its shares belong to the royal family and are used for the royal family's underage children to enter the vassal or vassal state. Marriage expenses. Two-tenths of the shares belong to the Ministry of Household Affairs, which is used for various court expenses. A new patent office is established. All important inventions are protected by the court after being registered in the patent office. The other five-tenths of the shares belong to a Fan, the remaining two-tenths of the shares will be sold back, and the one with the highest price will get it!"

Hearing these words, at least the civil and military officials downstairs at the Meridian Gate were dumbfounded.

Is this steam engine really that powerful?How can you do so many things with so many shares?Not to mention anything else, it would definitely be a big expense for the children of the royal family to get married, and they would have to rely on this steam engine in the future?In addition, the Ministry of Household Affairs can also receive dividends, which can be used for various expenses of the court. If it is just a little money, there is no need to do such a thing, right?

Thinking of this, they immediately remembered something.

In the past, the prince-consort established a bank in Xiangshan County, which made them very jealous, and they believed that the bank must be very profitable.Therefore, when the emperor set up a bank in the capital, they all rushed to get shares.Unexpectedly, in the end, the emperor took up most of the bank's shares. The emperor could directly print money and occupy the shares. Who could compare?
At the same time, the eldest prince-in-law set up a glass factory, but no one cared about it. I heard that some princes and princesses didn't even want the shares offered to them.The result was good, the glass factory made a lot of money, and the annual dividends alone made those shareholders laugh.

Now this time, the prince-in-law has participated in the shares again, and the share ratio has been determined in advance. Is this a promising start?
Thinking of this, the civil and military officials suddenly became excited.Even if they don't see what's so good about this steam engine, it doesn't stop them from determining its value through analogies and the like.

Upstairs at the Meridian Gate, after Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he glanced at Zhang Yifan, and then said loudly: "Yifan told me that he would give me the dividend of five-tenths of his shares without a cent, and give it to me in my name." Establish scholarships and bursaries for Tianxia Academy in the hope that our talents will flourish in the future. I am very pleased, but I don’t need it. This scholarship and bursary can still be announced to the whole country in the name of Yifan."

Hearing this, all the civil and military officials were dumbfounded again.

What's going on with the Prince Consort?

Don’t make any money?Or is it because the money is so good that he doesn't care?

But, it shouldn’t be!Looking at the uses of these shares, it is definitely a huge amount of money!

While they were surprised, they heard Zhu Yuanzhang saying with emotion on the top of the city: "In all my life, I have never heard of anyone like me, the eldest son-in-law, who became an official not for money, but for money." And give money! I don’t ask others to do this, but at least you must remember that whoever dares to reach out and give money to himself in front of an official will never be spared by me!"

Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials downstairs at the Meridian Gate felt as if they had been hit by cold water in the cold winter and felt as cold as ice.

But Zhang Yifan listened and said loudly from below: "Father, I just have enough money to spend. Besides, Erchen is a new student who knows everything. If he has an idea to make money, he will do it." The second money-making idea is that as long as you study hard, there will be no shortage of money at all!”

While saying this, he thought in his mind: Ma So Hu Hu, let's take this opportunity to give a royal advertisement for his new school!

Everyone who could hear Zhang Yifan's words suddenly lit up: Yes, the knowledge of the Prince Consort is the knowledge of the God of Wealth. Don't look at how ugly this thing is, but as long as it can make money!Instead of taking the risk of skinning the skin and filling it with grass to earn a little money, it is better to learn new things from the prince consort. What if you (your children) also discover a new idea?
Looking at the ugly steam engine in front of them, many people suddenly gained confidence.

Even if the steam engine is inspected by the emperor, this is enough.

Civil and military officials, as well as those who were not here, began to inquire about the shares of the steam engine factory based on the news, thinking about getting some shares so that they could pass on the family business.

Most passers-by were more disappointed than expected.As they left, disillusionment with the steam engine began to spread throughout the capital.

In the Ming Dynasty, even Zhu Yuanzhang had to judge people by their appearance when selecting officials, and the ugly appearance of the steam engine was even more detracted from it.And those civil and military officials are also happy that the news outside is not good, so when they can buy steam engine shares, they will probably be able to buy them cheaper.

That is, Zhang Yifan's fifty students were all extremely excited.

At this time, the finished product has come out.After Zhang Yifan asked Zhu Yuanzhang for his consent, he led the fifty students to visit the military battle bureau.Of course, it is limited to the area where the steam engine is built.And based on the prototype, give them a review of why the steam engine is built like this!
Immediately afterwards, Zhang Yifan selected the ten most intelligent people among them, eight men and two women, and went to the Nanjing Shipyard.Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the shipyard to renovate the existing Dafu ship.

Propelled by a steam engine, the most advanced modified ship is actually the origin of the name of the ship.A steam engine driving a paddle wheel is the simplest.Among them, most, or half of the paddle wheel is on the water surface, that is to say, the waterproof treatment pressure of that shaft will be lower, because most of the time it must float on the water surface.

Of course, the kinetic energy lost by this kind of paddle wheel is actually very large.But Zhang Yifan just wants to do it first, so there is no need to lose this part of the momentum.

It was also because of this simplicity that he took his students and guided the shipwrights at the Nanjing Shipyard to build it in half a month.Then it was announced that it would conduct a trial voyage on the Yangtze River.

In this process, Zhang Yifan no longer did it himself, but mainly communicated with his students and the shipwright.As for himself, he also found time to improve steam engines and study how to build breastplates on an assembly line.

When Zhang Yifan went to Peiping, he investigated the ironmaking plant of the Ming Dynasty and gave them suggestions for transformation, that is, using reverberatory furnaces for steelmaking in later generations. Steel production was Zhu Yuanzhang's biggest concern, so he all Don't worry, as long as Zhang Yifan needs it, steel is definitely enough.

In the north, Zhu Yuanzhang has given instructions to the other side to first inquire about Meng Yuan's news and not to act rashly.Originally, his style was mainly steady, and no one thought there was anything wrong with it.

In mid-May of the 15th year of Hongwu's reign, the Yangtze River trial navigation began.

There is a lot of space to watch this time. After all, it is on the river and can be seen from many places.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not come this time. He just issued a decree that anyone interested in purchasing shares in the steam engine factory could take a look.

So, people from all over the city of Nanjing came to watch as long as there was nothing wrong.After all, this was the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and there were many people who had both money and leisure.

But this time, their sense of anticipation can only be described as average.There is an example of the Meridian Gate before. Most people think that idleness is idleness. Let’s take a look and enjoy the picture.

As a result, they were astonished when the steamship appeared.

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