Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 728

In the lesson that Emperor Chongzhen taught the prince, he once looked forward to the future and described scenes such as a car that could travel day and night without getting tired, a ship that could sail automatically against the wind, someone who could fly in the sky, etc., day and night. Can go a long, long way.

At that time, Emperor Chongzhen shocked countless people when he said it, but everyone just listened.Although it was said by Emperor Chongzhen, he was only doubtful at best.

But as the steam engine was built, some people believed that it would be powered by burning coal.Now, when Emperor Chongzhen once again came up with a good thing called "cement", which can be used in road construction, they were further convinced that the emperor was really not just talking.

Looking at the demeanor of these courtiers in the Wenhua Palace, Emperor Chongzhen emphasized again: "As long as the natural knowledge I have imparted can be fully mastered and applied, I can say that what I said before will speed up your progress." Presented in front of the world. When the time comes..."

Speaking of this, he himself was a little longing for it, and said affectionately: "... If I go to the south to drive my own conquest, I only need to lead the army to sit in the car, and I have already arrived in the south after waking up from sleep. Our firearms, too. There is no need for such troublesome loading and shooting, but as long as the trigger is pulled, the lead bullets will be fired continuously. The shells are no longer solid bullets, but will explode after flying out and landing. And it’s not just so short It can reach a distance that cannot be seen. In addition, our ships can not only sail on the surface of the water, but also sail in the water, and attack the enemy from the bottom of the water..."

Emperor Chongzhen once again looked forward to the future, and immediately shocked the officials in the Wenhua Palace once again.But for them, some of these things are really hard for them to imagine.

Finally, a governor of the Fifth Army Commander's Office couldn't help but reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I don't understand how this boat can swim in the water, it's not a fish!"

For them, this is too outrageous.

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he immediately retorted: "Fish can swim in the water, why can't the boat? Do you know why the fish can swim in the water? If you figured out this matter and imitated it when building the boat, how could it not work?" "

"..." His words not only stunned the general, but also the other civil servants in the Wenhua Hall were speechless.

How can fish swim in water, on the surface of the water, or in the water?

To be honest, these scholar-bureaucrats have never thought about this issue.It's like fish can swim naturally. Why?
Emperor Chongzhen saw their appearance and knew their shock, so he explained to them: "I can tell you, the reason why fish can swim underwater is because there is an organ in the belly of fish called swim bladder, which is the air sac. By adjusting the air inside, the fish can switch between surface and underwater, and the air inside also helps the fish breathe."

After explaining the principle, he stared at the shocked courtiers and continued: "If we make the boat like a fish and change its own buoyancy by sucking in or removing water, can we make the boat like a fish? gone?"

In fact, in the Western world, some people have already proposed such an idea, and it has already been practiced.Of course, if the original historical development is followed, the first real submarine that can be used in actual combat will not appear until the American Revolutionary War.The submarine that can successfully blow up enemy ships will not be until the American Civil War.

At this time, the courtiers in the Wenhua Palace were all shocked after hearing what the Emperor Chongzhen said. Listening to the emperor's eloquent talk, it was as if they had really seen such a thing.And not only this, but also those ships, cars, etc., as if the emperor had seen it before.

At this time, they couldn't help but think of the earth-shaking changes in the emperor since Taizu's dream.Therefore, they immediately attributed Emperor Chongzhen's erudition to the fact that Emperor Taizu in heaven had taken the current emperor to heaven and saw the situation on the other side of the gods before they came up with such incredible statements.

In Wenhua Palace, many people have made a decision.After returning home after leaving the court, I must see with my own eyes whether there are any air bags in the belly of the fish that the emperor mentioned.

At this time, although they haven't seen it, they are basically sure that there is definitely one.

While they were thinking, they heard Emperor Chongzhen raise his voice and emphasize again: "Now, you should know why I want the prince to take the lead in applying natural knowledge and participating in the scientific examination. I can say it again, If we study a lot of these natural knowledge and apply them in practice, they will definitely bring about earth-shaking changes to us. By that time, let alone the territory of the Ming Dynasty, even if it is twice as big, it will not be beyond the reach of the whip!"

After talking about it, it finally came back to the matter of the territory. Only then did the courtiers in the Wenhua Palace really understand. It turned out that the emperor was explaining from the beginning to the end why he no longer set up the Department of Consolation, but wanted to A province is directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court.

Seriously, seeing the emperor say these things so persistently, Xue Guoguan committed his stink again, and saw him playing to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, even if the imperial court can control those places, those places are all barbarians. The production is limited, even if the imperial court can collect taxes, how much money can it have?"

It is worthy of being called a stone in a latrine, without any eyesight.It's enough that the emperor likes the achievement of opening up new territories. If you still care about how much taxes you can pay, aren't you making the emperor unhappy?

In the Wenhua Palace, many people thought so in their hearts, and at the same time they were a little gloating.

This Xue Guoguan firmly holds the position of chief assistant of the cabinet.Nowadays, the Ming Dynasty's national power is booming. From the chaotic times like the end of the dynasty to a state where the country is more peaceful and the people are more peaceful and prosperous than the prosperous times in history, this first assistant will definitely leave his name in the history books.How could Xue Guoguan be so virtuous and capable, given such a good opportunity?

However, they did not expect that Emperor Chongzhen was not annoyed by Xue Guoguan's question, but replied seriously: "I believe that among you, as well as the court and the people, there will inevitably be such questions. Don't talk about the south. As far as the north is concerned, I want such a cold place, but I still want the three tribes of Mobei to belong to me, there must be some people who can't figure it out, and think that I am so happy, it is for my face!"

Having said this, he stopped and glanced at the officials below.

Upon hearing his words, the civil and military officials down there lost their courage, and immediately said "dare not" or something like that.

Emperor Chongzhen sneered in his heart, it was not sincere at all.But on the surface, he didn't show contempt, let alone anger, and just explained lightly: "Have you ever thought that steam engines and the like are powered by burning coal, and the more vigorous the combustion, the more powerful the power will be?" One day in the future, there will be something underground that can replace the coal and make the fire more powerful. What I have described before must also be realized with a higher power, and burning coal alone is not enough... "

Hearing this, Xue Guoguan couldn't help asking in surprise: "Your Majesty, what about the underground black oil, fierce fire oil?"

Petroleum has been discovered and used by humans a long time ago, but it is only limited to places where oil can be produced.However, within the jurisdiction of the Central Plains Dynasty, there are very few such things.

Later, although it was used for transportation, it was inconvenient after all, so it could not become the main force used for combustion.Generally speaking, wood is still the main ingredient, coal is the supplement, and oil is ignored.

But at this time, Emperor Chongzhen mentioned this, and these courtiers in the Wenhua Palace can be said to be one of the most knowledgeable people, so they can naturally think of it.

"Yes, Xue Qing is right!" Emperor Chongzhen nodded and affirmed: "It is this fierce fire oil. After it is refined in the future, it can burn even more powerfully. The power generated by this can make cars and boats drive fast, and can Let the machine take people to the sky. When that time comes, I can tell you that our daily life is inseparable from this kerosene. Gold is precious, right? And this kerosene is more precious than gold!"

Hearing what he said, the courtiers in the Wenhua Palace suddenly fell into a daze again.They are a bit unimaginable, is this really the case?

If Emperor Chongzhen had said these words 11 years ago, they would have thought that the emperor was crazy and talking nonsense.But now, after so many years of laying the groundwork, coupled with the emperor's power at its peak, and reasonably giving them all kinds of possibilities in the future, to be honest, although they dare not be [-]% sure, no one dares to deny that the emperor is right. all of these!
At this time, most of them became more and more certain of a guess.It is all that the emperor described, it is absolutely heavenly.Otherwise, the emperor would not be so sure, talking about it as if he had seen it with his own eyes.

Thinking of this, their world view collapsed again. Could it be that there really must be gods and heaven?
Emperor Chongzhen didn't care what these people were thinking, raised his voice again, and emphasized loudly: "And those so-called barren lands, such as the Qing, actually have countless fire oil underground. It has not been discovered yet. I went to occupy it first to snatch resources for our descendants. It is to let our descendants enjoy the benefits that our efforts have brought them, so that they can always lead the world!"

At this point, he saw that many of the dazed ministers below had come to their senses, and he said solemnly and earnestly: "The matter of opening up borders and expanding territories will always happen in the future, because I know that there are also There are many places where there is more fire oil buried underneath, which can be enjoyed by our descendants for hundreds of years!"

(End of this chapter)