Anti-Qing: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Ming Dynasty

When the generals saw Yongyan like this, the expressions on their faces also changed.

Everyone realized the seriousness of the matter!

Let’s not talk about the cause of Qianlong’s death. Qianlong’s sudden death was like a bolt from the blue to the Qing Dynasty at this time.

We are now in the intense stage of the war between the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Qing Dynasty can almost be said to be losing ground on the frontal battlefield.

Under such circumstances, the backbone of the Qing Dynasty suddenly collapsed at this time.

Such a thing would undoubtedly make matters worse for the Qing Dynasty.

Once the news of Qianlong's death spreads, I don't know how many people will be willing to surrender.

What's more, the problems faced by the Qing Dynasty now are not only external threats, but also internal threats.

Looking at the situation in front of him, Yongyan did not give up his intention to fight for the throne.

And Yongyan cannot be the only one who has such thoughts.

The eleventh elder brother Yongxuan in the southwest has just experienced a defeat in Chengdu, and now he may not be able to participate in the struggle for the throne of the Qing Dynasty.

But what about the sixth and eighth princes?

They have not been hit hard by Ming thieves now.

Can they be willing to be inferior to others?

For the current Qing Dynasty, a civil strife may have been inevitable.

Amid internal and external troubles, the Qing Dynasty is in turmoil.

If something goes wrong, the country may be destroyed in a matter of seconds.

Seeing this, Yongyan glanced around and spoke in a serious and cold tone.

"Huang Ama passed away suddenly and died in an unknown manner. As the son of a human being, I must not pretend that nothing has happened."

"Therefore, the governor decided to send troops eastward and go to the capital to seek an explanation from Old Seventeen and an explanation for the deceased emperor."

"Generals, who is in favor and who is against?"

Yongyan's eyes glanced around coldly.

In the screen behind him, there was a dense mass of shadowy swordsmen, and the sharp blades in the hands of the swordsmen shone with cold light.

Yongyan's attitude is very clear. On the surface, he is asking who is in favor and who is against.

But if anyone really dares to object, don't blame him for being ruthless.

If anyone dares to contradict Yongyan at this time, he will definitely not be able to leave this room today.

Hearing this, all the Qing generals in the northwest camp fell silent.

Everyone was bowing their heads in deep thought, thinking about the pros and cons of this matter.

However, when everyone was thinking about the gains and losses, Shaanxi Admiral Ma Chun was the first to stand up and speak.

"I will obey your orders!"

After saying this, he kneeled down in front of Yongyan.

The reason why Ma Chun was the first to express his stance was because he really had no choice.

After Yong Yan arrived in Xi'an, the first thing he did was to take over the troops of Xi'an Eight Banners and Shaanxi Green Camp.

Although Ma Chun still carries the title of Admiral of Shaanxi, his real power is limited.

Therefore, Ma Chun actually has no choice!

In order to leave a good impression on Yongyan, he stood up and expressed his stance as soon as Yongyan finished speaking.

Seeing this, Tu Dehai, the governor of Gansu Province, also stood up and said.

"My Lord Governor, I will second your proposal!"

The reason why Tudehai did this is simple.

Because Tu Dehai is from Yongyan's mother's side, from a standpoint, he is naturally on Yongyan's side.

Seeing the two big shots, the Admiral of Shaanxi and the Admiral of Gansu, the rest of the people also stood up to express their support.

Seeing this, the two Eight Banners officials, General Heyu of Xi'an and General Muten of Ili, could only express their support.

However, there are still doubts in my heart!

They are also confused about the future of the Qing Dynasty!

Qianlong died, and the Ming thieves were eyeing him. However, these heavily armed princes of the Qing Dynasty were about to start a civil war in order to fight for the throne.

With such internal and external troubles, does the Qing Dynasty still have a future?

……

The horse is galloping, and the knight on the horse looks dusty.

With a groan, Fukang'anle stopped his horse.

He wiped the dust off his face and looked at the tall city wall in front of him, which looked like a giant beast lying on the ground.

His eyes were full of blood, and his expression was full of exhaustion and unconcealable sadness.

The emperor died!

Fukangan has received this news for a long time.

However, he didn't dare to leave what he was doing and rush back to the capital for the funeral until the Military Aircraft Department issued the order.

Now, the capital was about to arrive, and Fukangan inevitably felt an unreal feeling in his heart.

Your Majesty, is it true that he has died?

He still remembered that when he first left Beijing, the emperor's health was still very good. It is not an exaggeration to say that the dragon's body is healthy.

How long has it been since then? Why did the emperor pass away?

Although there had been news that the emperor was ill during this period of time, Fukang'an could not have imagined that the emperor would pass away so soon.

Every time he thought of the emperor's trust and love for him during his lifetime, Fu Kangan's sadness could not be concealed.

How should I put it, when Fu Heng died of illness, Fukangan was not as uncomfortable as he is now.

"Master, the capital is ahead."

"When we return to Beijing later, should we go back to the mansion first or enter the palace first?"

A Fukangan Goshiha asked.

Hearing this, Fukangan took a deep breath and said.

"Let's enter the palace first!"

"Your Majesty has urgently called this general back to the capital. He must have something important to discuss, so we cannot delay."

The emperor that Fukang'an is talking about now is not the deceased Qianlong, but the seventeenth elder brother Yonglin who has ascended the throne.

The year is celebrated!

Yonglin changed his mind after realizing that it would not work to trick his brothers back to the capital to kill them without announcing the funeral.

He chose to take out Qianlong's edict in front of the civil and military officials of the court, and played a trick of succession.

He wanted to use this move to push himself into a powerful position and gain a strong claim to the legitimacy of the Qing Dynasty.

Then he relied on his righteousness to suppress his brothers!

However, the effect is not obvious.

Even though Jiaqing ascended the throne, the attitudes of Yongrong and Yongyan remained unchanged.

They are just about to openly raise their flag of rebellion!

With no choice, Jiaqing could only order to summon Fukang'an back to Beijing.

After Agui, Feng Sheng'e, Hailancha and other senior generals all fell into the hands of Ming thieves.

Fukang'an is now the number one general of the Qing Dynasty.

If Jiaqing could get the support of Fukangan, he would be sure to defeat Yongrong and Yongyan and successfully secure the throne.

Therefore, after ascending the throne, Yonglin immediately ordered that Fukang'an be summoned to the capital.

After Fukangan finished speaking, the group continued to move forward.

Soon, they were running all the way to the outside of the capital.

At this time, the gate of the capital was deserted.

White flags and elegiac couplets were hung on the city gates and walls, and the passers-by looked sad and wore sackcloth and filial piety.

Walking into the city gate, it is as if you have entered a pure white world.

White cloths were hung on the buildings and trees on both sides of the street.

The loess road was strewn with white paper money.

Waves of wailing could be faintly heard.

When Qianlong passed away, Fukangan was already feeling very sad. Seeing the scene in front of him, his face became even more ugly.

His eyes turned red instantly!

However, in the end, he managed to control his emotions and continued to ride towards the palace.

Soon, Fukangan arrived outside the palace.

But he was stopped by the imperial guards on duty, but before Fukangan could explain his identity.

I saw a head protruding from the wall of the imperial city, and immediately there was a voice that Fukangan was very familiar with.

"Is General Fuyuan back? I've been waiting for you here for a long time!"

Fukangan looked up subconsciously, and then saw Yonglin's face.

Yonglin stood at the top of the city and waved to Fukangan very enthusiastically.

Then he turned around, picked up the hem of his robe, and ran down the city wall horse path.

Not long after, Yonglin arrived at the city gate.

Seeing this, Fukangan quickly bowed down.

"This slave has seen the Emperor. Long live the Emperor, long live, long live the Emperor!"

Seeing this, Yonglin only took a few steps forward, helped Fukangan up and said.

"General, no courtesy, please get up quickly!"

After helping Fukang'an up, Yonglin continued.

"I have been waiting for General Hou in the capital for a long time!"

"But it really makes me want to see it."

"However, now that the general is back, I feel relieved. With the general here, those traitors will not be able to cause trouble!"

Yonglin said with a slightly flattering attitude.

Compared with his two brothers, his biggest disadvantage is that he does not have real military power.

If a fight really breaks out, Yong Lin is not sure that the garrison in the capital will definitely be on his side.

That's why he would sacrifice his body to win over Fu Kang'an.

Because, if he can make Fukangan, the Fuyuan general, stand firmly on his side, Yonglin will have the capital to fight against Yongrong and Yongyan.

Facing Yonglin's attentive attitude, Fukang'an was a little stunned, and immediately spoke with a hint of fear.

"Thank you, the Emperor, for lowering your rank to welcome me. This servant is really frightened!"

Fukangan knew Yonglin's plan, but precisely because he knew Yonglin's plan, he felt a lot of pressure.

Seeing this, Yong Lin just smiled, his attitude remained unchanged, and he continued to speak.

"Huang Ama had an explanation with me before he passed away."

"Huang Ama told me that after his death, if I encounter any difficulties, I will ask the general for help. The general is regarded by him as his nephew, and he will definitely not ignore the difficulties I encounter. "

"Since Emperor Ama regards the general as his nephew, then to me, the general is my brother."

"Today, as a younger brother, I am welcoming my elder brother back to the capital, not as a false courtesy between the monarch and his ministers. Why should the general be afraid?"

Yonglin said with a very sincere attitude.

When he said this, his eyes sparkled with sincerity.

Facts have proved that although Yonglin is young, her acting skills are already quite good.

He knew that he had little capital, so he wanted to win over Fukang'an by providing him with emotional value.

When Fukangan heard this, his expression was obviously taken aback.

But soon his eyes turned red again!

However, he was not moved by Yonglin's words, but through Yonglin's words, he was reminded of Qianlong's regard and kindness to him.

Fukangan took a deep look at Yonglin and finally expressed his stance.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. Since the late emperor chose you to succeed you, I, Fukangan, will definitely stand by your side and help you secure the throne."

The reason why Fukang'an made such a choice was not only because of Yonglin's kindness to him, but also because it was Qianlong's choice to let Yonglin succeed to the throne.

And Qianlong's choice is his Fukangan's choice!

When Yonglin heard this, his eyes lit up and he spoke.

"Brother, come with me quickly. I have hosted a banquet in the palace to welcome my brother!"

Hearing this, Fukangan nodded and said.

"Slave, you obey!"

Although Yonglin calls him brother, Fu Kang'an is still aware of other rules between monarch and minister.

As the emperor, Yonglin can call him brother in order to build a relationship.

But Fukang'an, as a minister, must not rely on such things.

After saying that, Fukangan followed Yonglin into the palace...

……

Outside Shengjing City, the Grand Campus!

Yong Rong sat on a big tiger-skin chair, staring at the martial arts performance on the school field with bright eyes.

Groups of Qing soldiers were rapidly changing their formations.

Guns fired.

Teams of elite cavalry galloped on the battlefield, the sound of horse hooves rumbling.

The Qing army under the jurisdiction of Shengjing Camp is practicing the tactics of infantry and cavalry coordination, making final preparations for the next battle into the pass.

Yong Rong looked at the mighty army in the school grounds, his eyes full of satisfaction.

In his opinion, with this army in hand, he can conquer the world!

At this moment, his personal attendant Xiao Yunzi walked up to Yong Rong with a solemn expression and spoke.

"Master, urgent report from within the customs."

Hearing this, Yong Rong frowned subconsciously and asked immediately.

"whats the matter?"

After hearing this, Xiao Yunzi handed an urgent report to Yong Rong and said.

"Replying to the master, there is news from Guan Nei that Brother Seventeen has succeeded to the throne in front of his soul..."

When Yong Rong heard this, his eyes widened instantly, full of anger and disbelief.

He quickly unfolded the emergency report and started to read through it.

Soon, the expression on his face began to look increasingly ugly.

Looking at the contents of this emergency report, Yong Rong's body trembled with anger.

"He...how dare he!"

"How dare he do this Yonglin!"

"If he ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor at this time, isn't he afraid that the whole world will rebel?!!"

Seeing this, Xiao Yunzi leaned over and asked.

"Master, how should I deal with this?"

Hearing this, Yong Rong thought for a while and then looked at Xiao Yunzi and asked.

"Xiao Yunzi, do you have any suggestions for this?"

Xiao Yunzi heard this and spoke.

"When I return to the master, I suggest that the master also ascends the throne in Shengjing and proclaims himself emperor to the world."

"If this is the case, the morale of our army will definitely be boosted."

"Even if we launch an entry operation at this time, our army will definitely win."

The sanctity of imperial power is still very high these days.

Once the Qing troops at the Shengjing camp know that they are not going to face a prince with an unfair reputation, but a new king who has ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, their morale will inevitably be affected. Influence.

And this is definitely not a good thing for Yong Rong.

Based on the simplest idea of ​​having what the enemy has, I also want to have it, if Yong Rong wants to eliminate the impact on the morale of his troops after Yong Lin ascends the throne.

Then he also ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor. Using the emperor to defeat the emperor is the best choice!

As for after Yong Rong ascended the throne, the Qing Dynasty had two emperors. This might lead to internal divisions in the Qing Dynasty?

Haha, this is not important! In the face of personal interests, collective interests can be appropriately sacrificed.

After hearing what Xiao Yunzi said, Yong Rong couldn't help but show emotion on his face. After thinking for a while, Yong Rong turned to Xiao Yunzi and said.

"Xiao Yunzi, go and send an order to summon General Shengjing, General Heilongjiang, General Jilin and other adults to come and discuss matters."

If Yong Rong wants to ascend the throne and become emperor, he must not be able to perform a one-man show by himself.

Only a senior member of the Eight Banners with enough weight must come forward to publicly express their support for him.

And now the Eight Banners officials and clan relatives that Yong Rong can get outside the Pass are the three generals of Shengjing, Jilin, and Heilongjiang, and the forces of the Eight Banners outside the Pass that they represent.

When Xiao Yunzi heard this, he immediately bowed down.

"Master, don't worry, I will make arrangements right now!"

After Xiao Yunzi left, Yong Rong couldn't sit still anymore. He ended his inspection of the army and returned to Shengjing City.

Soon, as soon as Yong Rong returned to Shengjing City, he saw representatives of the Eight Banners outside the Pass in the Shengjing Palace.

Immediately, Yong Rong reached a consensus with them.

Yong Rong obtained the support of the Eight Banners outside the Pass on the condition of re-issuing the hard-core crops that the Eight Banners were owed.

Unlike the Eight Banners in Guannei, who have their backs to the capital, they have more opportunities. Even if they are cut off from the distribution of hardcore crops, they still have a way to survive.

Even if they just relied on their status as the Eight Banners to blackmail those Han gentry and businessmen, collect protection fees, lend usury, etc., it would be enough for them to live a comfortable life.

But the Eight Banners outside the Pass are different!

The level of development outside the pass is limited, resources are scarce, and the population is even more limited. Except for the three big cities of Shengjing, Jilin, and Heilongjiang and the nearby Qizhuang, it is almost deserted.

The Eight Banners outside the Pass almost entirely depended on the hardcore crops distributed by the imperial court.

Ever since Qianlong cut off the Eight Banners' core crops due to the imperial court's financial difficulties, life for the Eight Banners outside the Pass has become increasingly difficult.

Even Baylor, the leader of the Eight Banners, has seen a visible decline in his quality of life.

Those lower-level Eight Banners were even forced to take over their ancestral businesses and began to learn the lifestyle of their ancestors, going into the mountains to fish and hunt to make a living and subsidize their families.

It's a pity that the Eight Banners, which has been pampered for more than a hundred years, has long since been abolished.

It's easy to make a living by fishing and hunting, but most of them can't even draw their bows now, so they're just hunting!

They went into the mountains not to hunt, but to improve food for the wild beasts in the mountains.

During this period of time, the Eight Banners outside the Pass had killed and injured many people because they went into the mountains to hunt to support their families.

Therefore, these Eight Banners outside the Pass have long been dissatisfied with the imperial court within the Pass.

When Qianlong was here, they were naturally afraid of saying anything, let alone doing anything, because of Qianlong's prestige.

But isn't Qianlong dead now?

If that's the case, then they can't be blamed.

As long as Yong Rong is willing to restore their hardcore crop supply, they are willing to support Yong Rong as the new king.

As the deal between the two parties was finalized, Yong Rong soon held a simple enthronement ceremony outside Shengjing.

Take the reign name as Daoguang!

And at the coronation ceremony, he published a proclamation titled "A Prosecution against Patricide and Rebellious Sons."

"Husband, taking advantage of the greatness of the heaven and the earth, all things have spirits, and they have principles to always determine their superiority and inferiority, and to clarify their status. They are kings, kings, ministers, fathers, sons, sons..."

In the memorial, Yong Rong attributed Qianlong's death to Yong Lin's murder.

He also portrayed Yong Lin as an unfaithful, unfilial, unkind and unjust scumbag who would do whatever it takes to get the throne. He pushed his brothers out of the capital and exiled them to the border areas, and then deliberately killed his father to seize the throne.

He said that since Yong Rong has ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, he will not let Yong Lin, a rebellious son who killed his father, continue to be arrogant. He will send troops into the pass to seek justice for Qianlong and the people of the world.

Then, it was also shown that Yongrong ascended the throne because he was ordered to do so in a critical situation and was jointly recommended by the Eight Banners outside the Pass. He definitely did not want to be the emperor himself.

Finally, Yong Rong sent an invitation to several of his brothers, inviting them to jointly send troops to capture Yong Lin, a rebellious son who killed his father and avenge his father.

As soon as Yong Rong's voice read out the proclamation, bursts of cheers rang out from all around.

"Enter the customs!"

"Enter the customs!"

"Enter the customs!"

"..."

The shouts and shouts resounded through the sky.

The morale of the Eight Banners outside Guanhai who came to watch the ceremony was quite high.

The reason for this is very simple. These Eight Banners outside the Pass, who have lived a hard life outside the Pass, have long been dissatisfied with the imperial court.

We are all heroes who conquered the world for the Qing Dynasty. Our ancestors have shed their blood for the Qing Dynasty.

But why after conquering the world, the Eight Banners in the Pass can stay in the Pass and live a good life, but they have to continue to stay in the bitter cold land outside the Pass and endure the poverty and barbarism outside the Pass?

This is not fair!

Therefore, since the court is unfair, they will use the swords in their hands to fight for the sky.

Follow the example of our ancestors and march into the pass!

Moreover, after entering the customs this time, they should not return to the bitter cold land outside the customs.

……

As Yong Rong also ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, he issued a message widely, inviting heroes from all over the world to attack Yong Lin together.

Soon, Yongyan and Yongxuan received the news one after another.

After receiving the news, Yongxuan ignored it and just arranged people to continue planning Shanxi.

Because before that, he had received news from the capital that Fukangan decided to side with Yonglin.

In other words, Yonglin now has an army loyal to him.

When facing Yong Rong and Yong Yan, who clearly want to rebel, there is no chance of winning.

On the contrary, if Fukang'an really decides to side with Yonglin, Yonglin's chances of winning are actually not small.

Because Fukang'an is now the number one general in the Qing Dynasty.

Yongxuan still has a good idea of ​​Fukangan's combat effectiveness.

Therefore, he did not intend to take a stand until the situation became clear.

Yongxuan knows that he does not have the capital to compete for the world yet, so he is prepared to stand on the side of the winner first, so as to continue to accumulate strength.

Until you have the capital to compete for the world, it's not too late to stand up and show your fangs!

However, the decision made by Yongyan was completely opposite to that of Yongxuan.

After Yongyan received the appeal sent from Liaodong, he immediately issued a public response to the appeal.

However, the biggest difference between him and Yong Rong is that Yong Yan is not prepared to directly ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor without leaving any way out for himself.

Instead, he called himself the supervisor of the country first, and prepared to cooperate with Yong Rong as the supervisor of the country to attack Yong Lin from the east and west.

After Yongyan made the decision, he immediately sent troops eastward to prepare to attack the capital.

However, due to the terrain, he did not prepare to march eastward through Shanxi. Instead, he led his army from the east of Tongguan, passed through Luoyang Huaiqing and Weihui in northern Henan, and marched towards Zhili...

……

On the tenth day of the fifth month of the fourth year of Xuanwu in the Ming Dynasty, outside Nanjing, Tangshan.

On this day, the Royal Academy of Sciences of the Ming Dynasty was established. The institute was directly affiliated with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and was under the direct jurisdiction of the emperor rather than under the management of the cabinet.

The dean granted him the official title of second-grade official, which is at the same level as the six ministers and enjoys the treatment of the second-grade official.

There are three vice-presidents under the dean, who are respectively in charge of research work in the three major categories of physics, chemistry, and biology. They are awarded the second-grade official title and are at the same level as the Sixth Minister of the Ministry, and enjoy the treatment of the second-grade level.

Under the framework of these three categories, different research directions and R&D groups are divided, and different levels of official titles are awarded.

On the day when the Royal Academy of Sciences of the Ming Dynasty was established, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Zhu Jing'an came to inspect it in person to show how much he attached importance to the institute.

Zhu Jing'an stood at the door of the Royal Academy of Sciences of the Ming Dynasty, looking at the tall and solid reinforced concrete building in front of him, and nodded slightly with satisfaction.

"Yes, now that the research institute has been established, the research work must start as soon as possible."

"Gu needs you to come up with practical results as soon as possible to prove the value of your existence to Gu and His Majesty, so as to stop the mouths of the people in the world."

"Can it be done?"

The establishment of the Royal Academy of Sciences of the Ming Dynasty was only implemented with Zhu Jing'an's strong promotion.

This means that the Ming Dynasty has just returned to the country, and it is still a grassroots team, and reforms in all aspects are advancing in full swing.

Everyone is still exploring all aspects, and the spirit of innovation is quite strong.

Otherwise, even with Zhu Jing'an's prestige, it would not be easy to rashly promote the establishment of the Ming Royal Academy of Sciences.

But even so, the Ming government and the public are still quite opposed to the treatment that the Ming Royal Academy can enjoy.

Of course, this is not to say that the entire Ming Dynasty was opposed to scientific progress.

On this issue, the Ming Dynasty was much more advanced than the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

In fact, what they objected to was just an institution that studied strange techniques and techniques, which could be on the same level as the six ministries of the imperial court, and was not even under the jurisdiction of the cabinet.

For those officials who had spent a lifetime in the imperial examination before climbing to high positions, they could not accept that a group of craftsmen who studied strange skills suddenly became their peers or even superior officials.

Otherwise, the officials of the Ming Dynasty were actually happy to see the progress of science.

After all, since the restoration of the Ming Dynasty, scientific progress has brought more and more changes to the country.

Although I dare not say that all changes are necessarily good, there is nothing wrong with saying that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Everyone in the Ming Dynasty saw this.

The most typical example is that technological progress brings advanced weapons and military innovation.

Therefore, Zhu Jing'an needs the Royal Academy of Ming Dynasty to produce results as soon as possible to stop the public in the world.

Zhou Songde, the first president of the Ming Dynasty Royal Academy of Sciences, nodded when he heard this.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I'll understand later!"

"We will definitely produce results as soon as possible, and we will not disappoint His Highness!"

Zhou Songde is from Guangzhou Prefecture and once worked as an accountant for Guangzhou Thirteenth Bank.

It was precisely because of this that he had frequent contact with Westerners. By chance, and influenced by a missionary in the process, Zhou Songde began to become interested in mathematics and physics.

After the Ming Dynasty regained Guangzhou, it recruited researchers in Guangzhou to study science and physics, paving the way for imitation and improvement of steam engines and other mechanical equipment.

After Zhou Songde learned the news, he decisively quit his job at the 13th Bank and chose to sign up to participate in Daming's recruitment.

Soon, Zhou Songde distinguished himself in research work.

The first steam engine imitated and improved by the Ming Dynasty was his work.

Soon, Zhou Songde went from an ordinary researcher to the current president of the Ming Dynasty Royal Academy of Sciences, with the official title of second grade.

Zhu Jing'an got the promise from Zhou Songde, nodded immediately and said.

"Very good, Dean Zhou, let's take Gu to visit the institute!"

When Zhou Songde heard this, he immediately nodded in agreement, and then began to lead the way.

He said while leading the way.

"Your Highness, there are currently five main research projects at the institute."

"The first is the improvement and application of steam engines, which is currently the most important. Regarding the improvement and application of steam engines, it is mainly divided into two aspects, one is miniaturization and the other is large-scale."

"Miniaturized steam engines can provide power sources for machine tools, generators, textile machines, tractors and other machinery."

"The direction of large-scale research is steam locomotives and steam ships..."

When Zhu Jing'an heard this, he nodded slightly to express his satisfaction.

Although the Ming Dynasty once lagged behind the West in the invention and application of steam engines, now, under the guidance of Zhu Jing'an, it has overtaken it.

In this era, Western steam engines were still simply water-pumping tools used in mines.

But Ming Dynasty has already begun to study various applications of steam engines!

It is not an exaggeration to say that the gap between the two sides is like a cloud of mud in one fell swoop!

Zhu Jing'an nodded slightly and then spoke.

"Speed ​​up the progress of the steam locomotive and steamship projects. Can I give you an answer before the end of the year?"

Although Zhu Jing'an knows that the practicality of miniaturized steam engines does not necessarily decrease with large-scale steam engines.

But as the saying goes, if you want to make trouble, you have to make a big move!

No matter how practical the miniaturization of steam engines is, how can steam locomotives and steam ships be more shocking?

What Zhu Jing'an needs now is not the practicality of the steam engine, but for the institute to make a big success as soon as possible to cope with the pressure from the DPRK and China.

In this case, a research project on large-scale steam engines would naturally be more appropriate.

Whether it’s a steam locomotive or a steamship, Zhu Jing’an believes that any one of them can create greater waves among the people.

Zhou Songde nodded after hearing this.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, we have already developed some ideas about the steam locomotive project and are currently preparing experiments."

"I will definitely be able to give His Highness and the court a satisfactory answer before the end of the year!"

When Zhu Jing'an heard this, he nodded with satisfaction.

Seeing this, Zhou Songde continued to introduce while leading the way.

"The second project is about large-scale industrial preparation of three acids and two bases. This research project is also in the experimental stage."

“It’s just that the cost is still somewhat uncontrollable for the time being!”

When Zhu Jing'an heard this, he frowned slightly and immediately spoke.

"Continue the experiment. If three acids and two bases are to be used in industrial production, the most important thing is to control the cost."

"I'm very optimistic about you!"

Zhu Jing'an drew a cake for the Royal Academy with a casual attitude.

Of course, it's not that he doesn't pay attention to the preparation and production of such three acids and two bases, but because he has already arranged the matter.

The rewards have already been announced!

All he needs to do now is prepare the reward in advance. As for anything else, there is no need.

Zhou Songde nodded to express his promise to complete the task, and then continued.

"The third item is about the research and development of special steel..."

Zhu Jing'an followed Zhou Songde and inspected the research institute.

He was not only inspecting the research projects, but at the same time he also went to the researchers' living areas to inspect the researchers' quality of life and corresponding accommodation and meals.

In the afternoon of that day, Zhu Jing'an finished his inspection of the research institute and planned to rest for a night outside Nanjing, and then take a walk around the arsenal on the way.

However, Zhu Jing'an had just come out of the research institute when he met one of his personal guards.

"Your Highness, there is an urgent military situation from the north, and Your Majesty has urgently summoned you back to the palace to discuss matters."

The guard came to Zhu Jing'an, got off his horse, and spoke.

Zhu Jing'an frowned subconsciously when he heard this, but still asked.

"Why are you so anxious about something?"

Zhu Jianzhuo naturally knew about Zhu Jing'an's inspection out of the city today. If there was nothing really important, he would not have summoned Zhu Jing'an back to the palace to discuss matters.

Therefore, Zhu Jing'an was really curious about what happened.

The guard heard this and replied.

"Returning to Your Highness, the urgent military report from the north said that Yongrong, the sixth elder brother of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, led troops into the pass."

"Qing troops loyal to Yong Rong and Yong Lin fought fiercely on a rocky river beach near Shanhaiguan."

"At the same time, Yongxuan, the eighth elder brother of the Qing Dynasty, led troops to Datong, and Yongyan, the fifteenth elder brother, sent troops eastward from Xi'an, attacked Tongguan, broke through Shaanxi Province, and passed through Luoyang, marching towards Huaiqing and Weihui. .”

"A large-scale civil strife broke out within the Qing court, and now the entire north has turned into a mess!"

When Zhu Jing'an heard this, he was first surprised and then happy.

A smile appeared on his face involuntarily. Civil strife finally broke out in the Qing court!

"Hahahaha!"

"The Qing court is in civil strife, hahaha, God bless my Ming Dynasty!"

After Zhu Jing'an finished speaking, he got on his horse and led the people towards Nanjing.

Prepare to discuss the Northern Expedition with the civil and military ministers of the Ming Dynasty!

The outbreak of civil strife in the Qing court was a golden opportunity for the Ming army to advance.

Don’t waste your time planning this matter in advance!

Zhu Jing'an would not forgive himself if he missed this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The world rises and falls, and the country becomes more unstable. Let's give it a try!

……

PS: Yesterday, I took the third subject. I arrived at the examination room early, but the car broke down halfway through the test, so I had to wait until it was getting dark in the afternoon, and someone told us that we couldn’t take the test.

I've been waiting all day in vain...

My mentality is really crazy! (End of chapter)