Become a feudal king from today

"The triple-expansion steam engine has been solved. Next, your research and development institute will focus on electric power research. Read М" Zhao Xu said to Wang Chong after coming out of the research and development institute.

The technical problems at the peak of the steam industry have been overcome by the R\u0026D Institute.

For him, the potential of the steam industry has been exhausted. Only by leaping to the second industrial revolution, that is, the electric revolution, can he catch up with the West.

This is called overtaking on a curve.

After all, the steam industry in Dasong has been developed for too short a time, is mainly concentrated in Yanzhou, and is too small in scale.

It cannot compare with Britain's steam industry strength, and it cannot compare with the overall steam industry strength of the entire Western World.

And wars sometimes compare the industrial strength of both sides.

In contemporary times, it is precisely because of the birth of the first industrial revolution that Britain, a mere tiny country, has become an empire on which the sun never sets.

After that, France introduced the steam industry and became the second largest industrial country in the West. It was able to compete with Britain around the world, and it also contributed to the independence of the United States.

After France, Tsarist Russia also became an industrial power and became so powerful that it was once called the European Gendarmerie.

Next is Germany. It was precisely because of the rise of German industry that World War II was triggered.

The final result of victory was the implementation of isolationism, and the United States, already the world's largest industrial power and largest in production capacity, reaped the fruits of victory.

Therefore, for him, Dasong must surpass Britain and even the entire Western world in industrial production capacity in a short period of time.

Relying on the steam industry, this is obviously impossible.

The most important thing is that because he has a foundation in the steam industry, the muskets and artillery he currently produces through the steam industry can be easily copied by the other party.

The muzzle-loading rifled gun is an example.

But entering the second industrial revolution was different.

Compared with steam engines, electric motors are more stable and help improve industrial precision.

Under this premise, more complex machinery can be produced.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I understand the importance of electricity." Wang Chong said.

The slow progress of electricity was due to problems with magnets.

But through newspapers looking for clues about magnets and the efforts of the Prospecting Department, the magnets needed for the generator were no longer a problem.

After explaining the matter, Zhao Xu returned to the palace.

Then, he asked Feng'er to pack his luggage, and he decided to go to Jiangnan.

Zhongling Pass and Jiang Pass were captured, and the west side of Jiangbei was safe.

The Nanliang and Beidi armies huddled in Yizhou could not make any trouble.

As for Jiameng Pass, his order to Ma Han was to seek stability. It would not be a big problem to conquer Jiameng Pass just one day early or one day late.

But Jiangnan is different.

Zhezhou, Jiangzhou, Xiangzhou, Jinzhou, Jiaozhou, Guizhou, Yunzhou and other such large areas are still waiting to return to normalcy.

This civil war in Dasong has caused huge losses to Dasong's national power. If the fighting continues, even if he wins, Dasong's bottles and cans will be smashed.

It was precisely because of this consideration that he was very pleased with the commotion Tsui Hark made in Jiangnan.

As long as the people in the south of the Yangtze River rise up, they will not be able to annihilate the Wu core in Bazhou as well as Nanliang and Nanping for the time being.

At least, he can help these people get rid of the control of powerful clans, return to their hometowns, and restore order in Jiangnan.

When the time comes, it will be much easier to clean up the powerful clans with the support of the Jiangnan states.

And when he went to Jiangnan in person, he could directly participate in the resistance launched by the people in Jiangnan.

Secondly, it can also give great encouragement to the people who want to go to Jiangbei. This is the same as the imperial commander's personal conquest.

"Your Highness's trip this time will probably take another month or two."

Sleeping hall.

When going to bed at night, Yang Susu buried her head in Zhao Xu's chest, speaking with great reluctance.

Since her marriage to King Yan, they have been together less and separated more.

Although she understood that King Yan was busy with affairs, she was still reluctant to say goodbye.

"Dasong has not yet been unified, and foreign enemies are everywhere. I can't help myself. Once these little ones are eliminated, I will take you to travel around Dasong, even to Goryeo, Japan, and Nanyang. How about it?" Zhao Xu said softly. Touching Yang Susu's smooth arm, she said softly.

"Then my concubine will have to wait until her temples are gray." Upon hearing this, Yang Susu hammered Zhao Xu on the chest.

In her opinion, the civil strife in Dasong and the advancing Westerners are all thorny problems that will take a long time to resolve.

"How is it possible? You have to believe in my king's ability. In a few years, this eastern land will be my king's world." Zhao Xu deliberately pinched Yang Susu's waist.

"I don't know what your Highness is capable of." Yang Susu continued to act coquettishly with Zhao Xu.

"Really? Then I will let you know clearly." Zhao Xu suddenly smiled evilly and opened the cup. Suddenly, the bedroom was full of spring.

The next morning, Yang Susu woke up and found that Zhao Xu had left and only left a letter on the table.

The letter said: The king is gone, and the princess should not think about it. If you have too much free time, you can prepare a women's college, set an example, advocate girls' enrollment, and help me.

After Yang Susu finished reading, she smiled helplessly.

Then she went to Wuji Palace accompanied by Feng'er and Luan'er to meet Concubine Mi.

Since King Yan told her this matter, and it was something she expected, she had to handle it properly.

This princess is not just a decoration.

While Yang Susu was going to Wuji Palace, the steamboat Zhao Xu was riding had already sailed out of Yanzhou, entered the Jin River, and headed for Jinling.