Australian Storm 1876

  Chapter 269 Professor Glen Johnson

  The exterior design of the world’s first car is not an urgent matter at the moment. It can be improved slowly in the future.

What Li Fushou has to do now is to drive this test car around. The editor-in-chief and photojournalist of the "World Journal" are already waiting outside, ready to publicize this explosive big news, and really hammer the "Father of Cars". Loud reputation.

  In the eyes of everyone’s attention, Li Fushou got into the car and was about to drive a lap in person. Lei Xiao, the deputy captain of the personal guard, sat beside him without saying a word.

  After the car started, the diesel engine had obvious chattering, and the sound of "beep beep..." was very loud, and the brakes were slightly released and then ran.

  This car is actually very simple. Pull the throttle cable to the end and run fast. When you loosen it, the speed will slow down. There is no gear or clutch. The speed is controlled by the throttle. It can run up to about 15 kilometers per hour.

Li Fushou mastered it as soon as he was familiar with it. He walked along the quiet tree-lined road on the campus. He felt that the car was driving quite smoothly, that is, the heat from the engine chimney at the front of the car would be blown to the face in a ball, which made people feel very uncomfortable. .

  I’m afraid it won’t be long before this face will be smoky as the bottom of the pot.

Fortunately, not far from the front is the place prepared by the editor-in-chief of the "World Journal" and the photographer. Li Fushou drove the car here to slow down, and finally stopped by a strange stone surrounded by flowers, with a quiet lake and cornices in the background. In the corner of the building, the scenery is very beautiful.

The photographer held the exposure lamp the size of a mine detector and flashed several times in succession, and the air was filled with the smell of burnt chemicals. He recorded forever the stalwart figure of the Queensland Earl driving the world’s first car. This is very impressive. Historical photos.

  Lei Xiao hid away very interestingly. This kind of dazzling moment only needs a protagonist, that is, Lord Earl.

After the photo was taken, Li Fushou happily returned to the car and was about to leave. Perhaps the throttle cable was pulled too big, and the car shook and stopped moving. He only heard the "clap, crap..." chain in the car. The sound kept shaking.

What's wrong with   ?

  Li Fushou got out of the car inexplicably and took a look. It turned out that the transmission chain was broken. Now it's fun.

  He smashed his mouth regretfully, and was not interested in running under the car and connecting the transmission chain. Anyway, he was not far away, so he just walked back.

  As for this experimental car, it has completed its historic mission.

  By driving this short section of the road in person, Li Fushou has several new ideas to improve;

  First of all, the engine exhaust pipe should not be placed in the front. It should be improved to the back of the car body or to the side.

  Secondly, the accelerator cable should be improved, which is to get an accelerator pedal and a spring under the foot. This thing should not be difficult.

  The third point is that this chain transmission is too unreliable, and it will break if you make a violent effort. It seems that shaft transmission is still king!

  If this problem is not solved, reliability is a big problem, and the development of trucks in the future must use drive shafts. How can this chain drive be used?

  To solve these three problems, cars can test the water market in small batches. First, give the nobles and wealthy merchants who like novelty in Europe and North America a taste, and then slowly develop.

  Li Fushou knew that cars should have transmissions, clutches and crankcases, but he just knew these things but didn’t understand the principles. He couldn’t guide the experts to develop them. He could only wait for feedback from the first batch of cars to test the water market.

  Don’t worry anyway, there is time.

  Nurture the market to allow ordinary people to slowly accept it. This is a process that takes 20 to 30 years to perfect it all at once.

  At least in 20 to 30 years, cars are only novel toys for nobles and wealthy businessmen, and they are still far away from ordinary people, far from expensive things they can expect.

  In the history of the development of the world steam industry

Steam engines were first used in mines and ships, and they have developed rapidly. High-power steam ship engines have been developed for several generations, which can push the 20,000-ton large cruise ship of the British White Star Cruises to a high speed of 22 knots in the Atlantic Ocean. This is the current era. The most sophisticated steam engine technology.

  This is because in the era of great geographic discovery, the communication between the Atlantic and the Pacific has become the **** demand of world powers. For this reason, huge manpower, financial and material resources have been invested in the development of steam industry technology, and a series of dazzling scientific and technological achievements have been made.

  Steam iron-clad battleships with a displacement of more than 10,000 tons, freighters with a cargo capacity of up to 13,000 tons, large cruise ships and passenger ships, all are the products of military, technological and social development needs, and have been developed by leaps and bounds.

  In the agricultural field, steam tractors were invented decades ago, as well as steam plows used in farmland, as well as the popular walking tractor products, reflecting the strong social demand for such products.

  On the other hand, the car is not the case. The society does not have a strong demand in this area, so the development lags behind the times and has become a forgotten corner.

   more than a hundred years ago

Four-wheeled heavy carriages in Europe can carry up to 20,000 to 30,000 pounds of goods. During the Napoleon’s expedition to Moscow, there were as many as thousands of heavy-duty four-wheeled carriages with the army to participate in this 10,000-mile expedition. Provide logistical supplies for the French Expeditionary Force.

  Since its development, the carriage has developed to a very high level, suitable for all aspects of society, enough to meet the needs of nobles, carrying goods and passengers, transporting materials, and military hauling gun carts. There is no need to develop a mechanically powered car.

   Throughout the 19th century, horse-drawn carriages (including mule carts, donkey carts, ox carts, camel carts and other animal-drawn carts) were the main means of transportation for social life, and their functions were irreplaceable.

   is based on the above considerations

  Li Fushou is not in a hurry to artificially speed up this process, and slowly develops. The first batch of auto products are introduced to the market as aristocratic playthings, selling only the expensive ones, not the right ones.

Invite famous artists to shape the car. The seats are all made of Australian first-layer calfskin. There must be exquisite sculptures on the front of the car. The expensive wood with beautiful patterns is used in the cabin to create a luxurious atmosphere. The instrument panel is decorated with gold-plated. Watches, how expensive they are anyway.

  How can such a car be sold for more than 1,500 pounds, and there is a need for customization, and more money is needed. Anyway, it is expensive and scary, and ordinary people do not dare to look at it.

  The first batch of 60 vehicles will be produced, 40 vehicles will be sold in Europe, and 20 vehicles will be sold in the United States.

  You have to check before you want to buy it. Of course, nobles are given priority. Merchants don’t have money to buy it. You have to see if you have committed crimes, and whether they belong to notorious profiteers.

  Don’t ask why, that’s how it is!

  Walking across the tree-lined road, the cool breeze gently blows the tips of Li Fushou's hair, making his thoughts become more and more active.

  Not far forward, I suddenly saw a familiar figure...

   "Professor Glen Johnson, is it really you?" Li Fushou asked.

  This figure looked back in surprise, and saw the tall Fushou obviously stunned; “Oh Maiga, are you really the Queensland Earl who has a desire for territorial possession?”

"That's right, Mr. Professor, your mouth is as mean as always." Li Fushou walked over with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, and looked at Professor Glenn Johnson with thick materials under his arm, as if he was about to go to class. Look, I couldn't help asking; "Mr. Professor, you are..."

   "I'm going to class, I guess you have forgotten my existence, what a hell, your honorable lord, I have been teaching the history of world civilization in this school for half a year."

   "Oh... I remember your major seems to be biology, a proud student of Professor Darwin."

"My Honorable Lord, please don’t use your shallow knowledge to measure a scholar of the Royal Society of the British Empire. I am not only a professor of biology, but also a history expert, art connoisseur and pathologist. It couldn’t be easier to teach students. I am working and I am totally worthy of the salary of Red River Valley University." Professor Glen Johnson has the unique arrogance of Ungeru-Saxon men. When he speaks, his beard is obviously upturned, and his pride is beyond words.

  Li Fushou could hear the full of resentment in his words, and to calculate it, the proud student of Professor Darwin has been forced to leave here for 9 months. With so many daily affairs, I really forgot to forget it.

  He couldn't help but laughed twice and said; "Sao Rui, you can leave at any time, and I will pay a generous reward to express my apologies."

"No need, I have a good time here." Professor Glenn Johnson rebuffed. He looked at Li Fushou's eyes and asked with some gossip; "I didn't expect that you would do it for a waste The island went to war with the Dutch and beat up those guys. To be honest, this is still very admirable. Haven't the Dutch yet asked for peace?"

  Regarding the war in the north, relevant Australian newspapers will have timely reports.

  The main theme is of course that the Dutch invaders brazenly launched an unjust war. They were resolutely hit back by the Earl of Queensland and the brave civilians. They achieved brilliant achievements one after another, and performed the epic epic of defending the homeland...

These reports on the battle situation on the front line and interviews with some fighting heroes highlight the brutality of the invaders and reflect the determination of the Chinese compatriots in the **** battle on Shangri-La Island. The key direction reported by Australian newspapers.

It is not surprising that Professor Glenn Johnson obtains relevant information through newspapers. What is surprising is that he can sensitively see that the Dutch cannot survive. If it is not for a deep understanding of European politics and society, it is difficult to make such an accuracy. judge.

"Hmm... I really underestimated you, Professor Glenn Johnson." Li Fushou gave him a surprised look, and said after a little consideration; "I have a very sincere proposal, are you willing to be mine? Private policy consultants, conduct in-depth research on the current political situation?"

  "Will this affect my teaching students?"

"Oh...probably not. This is a relatively free time position. You can conduct in-depth discussions on the research topics I arranged. You can see more information than in the newspapers and provide necessary consultation when I need it. Apart from this, your time is free. Finally, you need to make one point. To accept this position, you must resign from the relevant commission of the Colonial Department. I don't want to be seen by them."

"Okay, I accept." Professor Glenn Johnson made a decision quickly, and he helped the gold wire glasses to explain; "I like to do some challenging work, try to discover unknown science and things, this It also includes cultural and social secrets. I think private policy consultants are very challenging and are in line with my appetite."

"Ha ha ha... Listening to what you said, I think of someone alone, Mr. Snook Hulgronne, a famous Dutch scholar in Eastland, I think you should know him." Li Fushou stared at Glenn- Johnson, trying to find the answer in his face.

"Yes, Snook-Hulgronne is a devout Christian and an educated professor. He worked for the Dutch colonists on the island of Sumatra with the goal of finding a way to deal with the rebels in Aceh. According to the current situation, his work is fruitful. I have known him for more than ten years. There is nothing to hide."

  Professor Glen Johnson’s eyes flashed with a look of surprise. He did not expect that the Lord of Queensland would even know Snook Hulgronne. It seems that the information network of the Red River Valley is operating very effectively and knows many secret matters.

this age

Church priests, captains, adventurers, and businessmen are often colonial pioneers. They listen to all kinds of news for the sovereign state, collect information on the aboriginal humanities and society, and if necessary, become a leading party. This is no secret in the old colonial countries. They already have two or three. A hundred years of history.

  In the Aceh War for more than ten years, the Dutch military suffered repeated setbacks in the battle, and it has been difficult to completely solve the rebels that have been broken into pieces, and they are deeply trapped in the swamp of war.

  In addition, the Shangri-La War is now in full swing, and the kingdom's finances are almost overwhelmed. Therefore, it is widely criticized and the military is under great pressure.

The opportunity for change appeared in February of this year. Thanks to the outstanding contribution of Mr. Snook-Hulgronne, the Dutch military achieved a series of major victories, effectively suppressing the Aceh rebels, which allowed the Dutch to see the victory. Dawn, the domestic opposition has greatly reduced.

  The dawn of victory in the Aceh War came from the scholar Snook Hulgronne, a famous Dutch religious scientist and an influential figure.

  Snook’s important mission in the colony is to collect information on the internal activities of East Indies who once lived in the Middle East or traveled to Mecca to worship.

  What he does is the work of intelligence spying. This practice is very popular. Government funds support missionaries or researchers. In exchange, they spy on intelligence for the government.

  Snook’s research showed that Aceh was becoming an international gathering place for Mu Shilin who opposed European colonialism, so he tried to dig out the religious foundation of Aceh’s resistance movement.

  Snook found that religious leaders played a key role in the Aceh War, but these religious leaders and the traditional Aceh aristocratic upper class have sharp conflicts and increasingly tense relations.

  Snook suggested to the Governor’s Mansion to make full use of the above-mentioned differences to rule the barbarian with the barbarian, divide and collapse.

  According to expert suggestions, the Governor’s Mansion agreed and strengthened the power of the Aceh noble rulers, and promised to help the Aceh noble rulers resist the influence of the church.

  After the above-mentioned Sao operation, the Dutch successfully separated the Aceh Resistance fighters from the rural base area through the Aceh noble ruler.

  Furthermore, the Government House adopted the advice of the Aceh nobles and created a highly mobile Dutch army, using guerrilla warfare to deal with guerrilla warfare.

  This strategy combined with muskets created a deadly scorched earth policy. The resistance forces lost the supply and support of local necessities, forcing more than 30,000 Aceh rebel fighters to flee to Malaya.

  This is the role of a scholar, far more deadly than knives and guns on the battlefield, with greater lethality, and able to solve the turbulent situation in Aceh from the root.

  (End of this chapter)