Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 232

After returning home, Yang Guang first found Li Yuan: "Cousin, the prince and I had a quarrel today in front of my father. There is no doubt that the prince must have a grudge, and he is a person who will not give up until he achieves his goal. He may find a way to start from You gain the ability to build a firearms arsenal."

"Your Highness, don't worry. As long as there is no pressure from His Majesty, I can hold on."

Yang Guang nodded: "But you have to consider your own personal safety. I won't be surprised if the prince does anything when he is angry. I have seen the guards around you. The guards in Tang Guogong's palace are extremely weak and there are no good soldiers around. I will temporarily arrange Qin Qiong to be by your side. Although this child is young, he is highly skilled in martial arts and loyal to others."

"Thank you, Your Highness King Jin."

Soon Qin Qiong was brought over, and Yang Guang told him: "Qin Qiong, starting today, you will stay temporarily in the Tang Guogong Mansion to protect Tang Guogong."

"The last general takes orders."

Qin Qiong readily agreed, and at this time Yang Guang saw that he was still carrying the sword that Yang Guang had given to Liu Wuzhou.

There was only a broken sword left in the scabbard, but Qin Qiong still carried it.

"Why are you still carrying this sword?"

"Your Highness, please forgive me. Brother Zhou Wu and I...we were once sworn sworn brothers in Jinlan. The one I swore was Zhou Wu, not Liu Wuzhou. He deserved what he deserved for his misdeeds, but I will always want to go to our party when the wind and snow were blowing." When he was huddled in a cave, I talked with him all night long."

Speaking of this, Qin Qiong inevitably looked a little nostalgic: "I described the prosperity of Daxing City to him, and he said he wanted to come and see him. The general has been carrying this sword with him, so I thought I would bring him here to see him, too. I’m warning myself not to trust others easily.”

"Please, Your Highness, please don't blame me."

Yang Guang patted him on the shoulder: "It's easy to change the situation, but it's hard to change the nature. I'm afraid you can't change your tendency to trust people. I won't blame you. You can take it with you if you want. I was also deceived by him at the time. , or maybe he wasn’t deceived, that chivalrous young man Zhou Wu, who would have thought that he would turn into Liu Wuzhou?”

"The past is over, don't worry too much."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Someone came over and whispered something to Li Yuan. Li Yuan said with surprise on his face: "Your Highness, there is news from Li Chun that the steam engine may be ready."

"Oh? Half a month is very punctual. Let's go and see it together."

The group of people arrived at the firearms arsenal. It was still the same place and they walked straight in.

Li Chun was waiting for Yang Guang with a group of people. At this time, Li Chun's face was obviously full of excitement and excitement, and he could not suppress a smile. There was an improved steam engine prototype in front of him.

Yang Guang stepped forward and Li Chun said excitedly: "Your Highness, Your Highness, it can really work."

Yang Guang was very concerned about the situation here. He knew that Li Chun was young and could not convince the public. These older people might not be willing to listen to Li Chun's command. He had previously sent people to scare the monkeys, and those who did not obey Li Chun's management were demoted. In the end This group of people is quite knowledgeable, and the talents displayed by Li Chun are indeed convincing.

Li Chun was extremely excited at this time and took Yang Guang to see the prototype of the steam engine: "Ignite, ignite."

As the flame burned, the steam evaporated, and slowly the piston in the steam engine actually moved in the cylinder in an orderly manner.

Although it is very slow and not very efficient, it really does it.

Li Chun said excitedly: "Your Highness, the method is feasible, but the time is too short. The polishing of this steam engine is not fine enough. When the piston moves, it will make a harsh friction sound. I have already thought of a way to improve it. Just remove the piston." And the inner wall of the cylinder is polished smoother, the smoother the better.”

"Also...Also, the position of the vent and the movement of the connecting rod must be coordinated in an orderly manner. This can be achieved with multiple attempts. Your Highness, please give me some more time, and I will definitely be able to do it."

Yang Guang put his hand on Li Chun's shoulder and said, "Don't be so impatient. From now on, you have enough time, people, and money to do this." "Li Chun, you did a good job. You can do it in the future." Go to Prince Jin's Mansion at any time to report to me on the progress of the steam engine. All departments of the firearms arsenal, including smelting and manufacturing, as long as you have needs, will give priority to your needs. I will order it to continue. This project is our highest level now. The highest priority project is named [Unit No. [-]].”

Li Chun's body and hands were shaking with excitement. He felt that he was witnessing history and changing the world, and the man in front of him now supported him with all his strength.

Yang Guang continued: "The confidentiality level of the steam engine must be as high as possible. Except for Li Chun and a few major engineers, the steam engine is called [Engine No. [-]] when speaking to the outside world. All drawings and design manuscripts, even It's a waste manuscript, and you're not allowed to take it out. The rewards I promised you last time are all here."

As he spoke, Yang Guang asked someone to bring a box of white money.

Let's just say that these craftsmen have never seen so much silver in their lives, and their eyes are shining brightly.

The coin spreading policy is always simple and efficient.

Yang Guang must pay this group of people high salaries, at least so that they will not be easily moved by money to do high-risk leaking work.

"Li Chun, let's do what you want next. Polish the inner wall and piston. After the steam engine is successful, I will install it on a carriage and a warship, so that the carriage can run without horses and the ship can sail against the current. You can understand what I mean. ?"

"I...I...I understand."

"Your name cannot be announced to the public for now, but your name will be closely associated with the steam engine in the future. Once someone mentions the steam engine, they will mention your name."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Yang Guang did not stay here for long, and left with Li Yuan after explaining the matter.

"Your Highness Prince Jin, is this steam engine really that magical?"

"Firearms are tools for fighting, but steam engines are the tools that truly made the Sui Dynasty rich and powerful."

People can't imagine things they haven't seen before. Li Yuan, who works calmly, is a little less imaginative and couldn't conceive of the future described by Yang Guang for a while.

Yang Guang looked at his confused look and said with a smile: "Li Yuan, think about it. After the steam engine is really completed and installed on the ship, it can go from Daxing City to Luoyang City in one day. Just this alone, Isn’t it faster? And our warships can truly sail to the vast sea."

Li Yuan still lacks imagination, but a person who lacks imagination like him is Yang Guang's most reliable helper. In a team, if someone is responsible for the imagination, there must be someone responsible for being down-to-earth. Li Yuan is always the most stable person.

"Your Highness, Yu Wenhuaji is leaving tomorrow. Shall we go see him off?"

"You go see him off for me. My eldest brother is going with him. I can't sacrifice myself now, otherwise there will inevitably be disputes according to my eldest brother's character. You see him off for me."

"Does Your Highness have anything to say to him?"

Yang Guang thought for a while and said, "Just go and tell him and let him do his best."

"I have to get going too."

"Where are you going, Your Highness?"

"Go to Xiliang."

(End of this chapter)