golden scales

Entrepreneurs and politicians are two very different creatures.Although in some respects they have very similar shining points, such as self-discipline and self-improvement.However, in terms of vision and courage, there is a huge difference between the two.No entrepreneur can endure losses for more than ten years, but politicians can make decisions to sacrifice a generation and save a hundred years.

Standing in front of the two cross-age machines, Zhu Cihong clearly felt the struggle of his own soul.On the one hand, he knew that the era of great industry he imagined might not come so early, and he even had the evasive thought of leaving the seeds and handing them over to future generations.On the other hand, he felt his own responsibility, and an invisible hand pushed him behind his back, allowing him to go further on this road.

"Very good." Zhu Cihong nodded in praise and said, "Look at the train."

The train uses iron wheels and rails, and it should be faster than a car in theory, but in fact, because of the increased mass and the lack of power of the steam engine, the speed is actually slower.If it drags a few more carriages, I am afraid that the speed will be reduced to the same level as that of a snail.

"Your Highness, are these two...things that you have been working on for the past two years?" Duan carefully worded her words and couldn't help asking in a low voice.

"En." Zhu Cihong nodded.

Wang Zheng's heart trembled, and he thought to himself: It seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not satisfied with this.

"No one of them can go fast, let alone horses." Duan's eyes widened, trying to find the bright spot from these two locomotives: "The cost is high, and there is a strange smell...Your Highness, you build this How much money did it cost?"

"From the first month of Chongzhen's 18th year when the project was established, to the latest investment of 5000 taels of silver, a total of 160 million taels has been invested." Zhu Cihong said indifferently.

Wang Zheng was shocked when he heard this, and thought to himself: So much silver was used before I knew it!

Duan was also shocked when she heard this: "How many horses can this raise?" After she finished speaking, she suddenly regretted it.Because she knew that the royal family always had some eccentricities. Back then, Master Ximiao liked carpentry work. How could this young master like blacksmith work?

The other R&D staff were also more or less depressed. Obviously, everyone knows that they can run slower than humans, which is absolutely unsatisfactory.

"Four years, 160 million taels. 40 taels per year. 3 taels per month, and nearly 200 manpower mobilized..." Zhu Cihong increased the volume, and every time he said a word, R & D The personnel's head is even heavier.

"It only took so little money. You have made such a magnificent and famous artifact!" Zhu Cihong suddenly made a turning point, and it was even hard to tell whether he was speaking ironically or not.

"During the Warring States period, China found water power to replace manpower and animal power. There has been no breakthrough in the past 2000 years. Now, you have finally succeeded in finding a new power source, even though it is inconspicuous, but 'Xiaohe just showed its sharp corners' , there will be a day of blooming in the future!" Zhu Cihong turned to look at the crowd, sweeping their faces affectionately.

"Kui Xingong," Zhu Cihong turned to Wang Zhengdao. "You have worked so hard here, I really can't reward you. The country was still in turmoil before, and money was inconvenient. Now that the world is set, don't save money in the future. All the salaries, subsidies and allowances of R&D personnel, etc. double."

"Your Highness..."

"I know it's not just a matter of money." Zhu Cihong said, "You make a roster, everyone who contributes will be rewarded. A monument will be erected here in the future..." Zhu Cihuang turned to find Lu Suyao: "Go and talk to Wu Weiye said, this inscription is written by him. He doesn't need to know what it is, as long as he writes it according to the regulations of Pangu opened the sky and Nuwa created man!"

"Your Highness, isn't this too much?" Wang Zheng said a little uneasy.

"You are all blind to Mount Tai." Zhu Cihong said with a smile.

Watt was funded by the mine owner.I only thought of using a steam engine to improve mining efficiency, but I didn't believe that this kind of power could drive the vehicle.Wang Zheng and others knew from the beginning that this was a power source to replace horses, but they did not expect how much impact this omnipotent power source would have on human society.

To put it further, even if nuclear energy is available in later generations, the steam engine will still not withdraw from the stage of history.Because a nuclear reactor is just a furnace for boiling water, it does not directly convert other energy.A steam engine is still required for energy conversion.

"It's not an exaggeration!" Zhu Cilang sighed.

Wang Zheng is getting old, the fat on his eyelids has degenerated, and he can't hold back his tears.

Zhu Cihong stepped forward to hold Wang Zheng's arm, and jokingly changed two lines of Du's poem.Said: "Kui Xingong, my body and name are all destroyed, and I will not abolish Kui Xin's eternal flow."

Wang Zheng shook his head again and again: "Your Highness is too good, too good."

"I want to set up a reward under the nickname of the public, and select a scientific achievement or technological invention that is of great benefit to the people of the world every five years. Zhu Cihong said: "What do you think of the public? "

"How can this old man be worthy..." Wang Zheng said anxiously.

"That's it." Zhu Cilang smiled and faced the crowd: "Everyone here is the first batch of scientific researchers in the Ming Dynasty. It seems that they have achieved such great achievements in their young age. The future is naturally limitless. If there are achievements in the future, they will shine brightly. Isn’t he a good man to be named a Marquis? This year’s Kui Xin Award will be awarded to all the staff of the Steam Engine Research and Development Bureau of Jingshi University, and everyone will share a bonus of 10 taels. Who will win the Kui Xin Award in Chongzhen’s 27th year Let's see your skills."

After hearing these words, everyone couldn't help but gear up.

Although in the final analysis it is nothing more than fame and fortune, it is not easy to say that there is no philistinism.

As Zhu Cihong said, he helped Wang Zheng to walk outside the experiment field, and asked in a low voice: "Kui Xingong, can this steam engine still be learned by others?"

Wang Zheng knew that the crown prince wanted to tell the public, and he also understood the truth that there are more people and more power.Song Yingxing founded "Chemistry" in the south of the Yangtze River, and it was through the rewards offered by newspapers that he produced "fluoric acid" in a short time. Although it is very difficult to serve, and it seems to have no other use except for glass carvings, you can also see public research. benefits.

There are hidden dragons and crouching tigers among the people, who knows if there are any capable people.

"Your Highness," Wang Kuixin frowned slightly, "Speaking of which, if you only know the principle, then you may not be able to copy our steam engine out of thin air."

After all, Jingshi University mobilized nearly 200 people, spent four years, spent a huge amount of money, and experienced dozens of major failures...to achieve today's results, which cannot be replicated just by knowing the principles.

"However, if someone buys one and disassembles it, it may not be difficult to imitate one." Wang Kui said in his heart, "A lot of effort is actually spent on calculations and planning. Once people see it, it is naturally worthless."

Zhu Cihong nodded.

This shows that the technical content of the steam engine itself is not high enough.If there is an internal combustion engine, or even an electric motor, no one can imitate it even if it is thrown to others.

"How much does such a steam engine cost?" Zhu Cihong asked.

Wang Zheng calculated in his mind, and said: "The cost of construction is nothing more than good iron and labor, and it doesn't cost much money, it just takes time." He sighed again: "Your Highness, in fact, I have been thinking hard about it before. Although the steam engine has a pioneering intention, it is not as practical as a horse. Let’s talk about the train. Without the rails, there is no way to go, and the rails can only be made of Suzhou Steel produced in Xuzhou. Jin, where is this paving the road? It is simply paving money!"

Zhu Cilang smiled and said, "And Su Gang is not easy to buy, right?"

"Exactly." Wang Zheng couldn't help but laugh: "The casting of cannons and blunderbuss requires good steel. If you want to buy it, you have to wait in line."

"What do you want to ask me?" Zhu Cihong looked back at Duan Shi who was following behind, motioned her to come forward, and said together: "Actually, what I want is very simple, national power."

""The Book of Changes" said that it was prosperous and defeated. In my opinion, Daming has actually reached a critical moment. Our territory has become so large that the imperial court cannot control it. Our culture has also begun to return to pre-Qin, Tang and Song Dynasties, Blindly learning from the past, it is difficult to create. If this continues, the decline of the country is inevitable, and it will never be reversed because of today's sages.

"That's why I want to be very interested in learning, not only to benefit the people and inspire people's hearts at the moment, but also to open a new road, a new road that can continue to go up and flourish. Maybe we won't see the railroad tracks paved all over Daming in our lifetime. You won’t see locomotives roaring and galloping, you won’t see the launch to the moon... But our descendants may not be able to see it. As long as I start this initiative and future generations continue, the power of Ming Dynasty will not decline.”

Wang Zheng is one of the few scholar-bureaucrats who was enlightened by mathematics and then studied Confucian classics.His world view is more open than others, and his thinking about the world and the country is also deeper than others.As a result, there will be more doubts, so I will turn to Catholicism to seek relief.

At this time, after hearing Zhu Cihong's explanation, his eyes suddenly became clear, and he seemed to have touched the "Tao" that already existed in his heart but could not be summed up.

only……

"Your Highness, even a refined study will eventually come to an end, so what will happen then?" Wang Zheng asked.

Pointing down, Zhu Cihong made a gesture of walking on two legs, and said: "At that time, what people see, hear, know, and feel will be far different from the ancient saints. Naturally, some people will discover new things in the collection of classics, history and literature. Philosophical principles. And these 'ideas', in turn, will make natural science go further."

"This kind of cycle and alternation is the yin and yang pushing each other to the next level!" Wang Zheng opened his mouth as if enlightened, and sighed tremblingly: "I hate that my time is short, and I will not be able to see the prosperous world created by your highness after all! .”

"Sir, why did you say that?" Zhu Cihong said, "Now that you are in charge, and you have taken good care of your body, all you have to do is come up with ideas, and let the students and disciples do the specific things."

Wang Zheng sighed: "When it comes to ideas, Chang Geng is an immortal talent, far better than old age, but it's a pity that he can't concentrate."

Zhu Cihong has never forgotten Song Yingxing, but now it seems that it is not time to call him back.

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