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Wen Tiren was naturally not the only one who had this idea. They really couldn't understand how the thing in front of them could be worthy of the words "unparalleled treasure"?

Even Cao Huachun, who was the best at flattering, was stunned at this moment and didn't know how to speak. But after all, he had profound skills and knew that this thing must be the emperor's hard work, otherwise he wouldn't have been in the war situation for the past few months.

So, with a curious look, he asked: "Your Majesty, I don't know what this is? I have little knowledge, so please introduce me to your Majesty!"

Emperor Chongzhen listened, with a smile on his face, nodded and said: "You can call this thing an energy conversion device, but a more popular term is called a steam power machine, or steam engine for short!"

That's right, he has been squeezing out time in the past few months to work at the War Bureau, working with the best craftsmen on this steam engine. This term is easier said than done, I have come to realize it during this period of time. The principle of the steam engine is actually very simple, but it still takes a lot of effort to make one that works. Thanks to the fact that the soul of Emperor Chongzhen came from later generations, there is no need to explore and innovate step by step like in the original history. Otherwise, it would be impossible for this guy who appeared about a century later to appear in Ming Dynasty in advance.

After hearing what he said, the most senior officials of the Ming Dynasty in the courtyard were still confused. Your Majesty, Your Majesty, we can understand every word you say, but when you put them together, we can’t understand it!

Even if all of these people are Jinshi, they are all quite embarrassed at this moment. Should they nod to show that they understand, or should they shake their heads and continue asking? If you want to nod to show understanding, what if the emperor asks you to introduce yourself to your colleagues? Or colleagues ask themselves what to do? If you shake your head to express that you are not clear, the emperor means what he said, and it seems that he has already explained it very clearly. After all, he has learned a lot, so why do he have the nerve to say that he doesn't understand?

This time, even Cao Huachun was hesitant, but someone finally spoke up. He was Xu Guangqi, the Minister of Rites who liked these things the most: "Your Majesty, this is the first time I have seen this steam engine. I don't know what its principle is and what its benefits are. , how can you deserve the four words "unparalleled treasure"?"

When Emperor Chongzhen saw him, he nodded appreciatively. He was indeed the first person to open his eyes to the world, and he had an aura of being humble and studious. When the other ministers heard his question, they all waited for the emperor to introduce him.

"Actually, the core principle is very simple. I can give you a demonstration." Emperor Chongzhen had already prepared it and immediately signaled to the craftsman. One of the craftsmen immediately went back into the house to get something.

Upon seeing it, many courtiers in the courtyard stared at the house curiously, wondering what the core principle was? It must be a very novel thing. If I had seen it before, I would always be able to guess something about it, but now I am completely confused.

What they never expected was that when the craftsman returned, he brought over a stove with coals at the bottom and a wine pot on top. The wine inside had already boiled, exuding a strong aroma of wine.

"..." At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded. Your Majesty, Your Majesty, we agreed to look at the core principle of the energy conversion device, but why did you ask the craftsmen to cook wine? Is it possible to cook wine and discuss the doctrine on this cold day?

Fortunately, these ministers were deep enough in the city and did not express what was in their hearts. They just stared at the stove and watched what the emperor would do.

After Emperor Chongzhen waited for the craftsmen to place it, he pointed at the wine jug and said, "My dear friends, can you see this clearly?"

These people here may have never been to the kitchen, but cooking wine is something they often do. In ancient times, people drank more rice wine, and rice wine tastes best when it has been hot, so it must have been hot at the edge of the banquet.

Therefore, the emperor asked, and they all nodded.

So, Emperor Chongzhen gave another signal, and the craftsman stepped forward, inserted a special stopper into the spout, and sealed it. So, naturally, the steam had nowhere to go, so the lid was put on the pot.

Seeing this, these people in the early seventeenth century, even if they were all very knowledgeable, couldn't figure out what was so special about this, worthy of the emperor's demonstration, what was the core principle of the peerless treasure? Only Xu Guangqi was lost in thought, looking at the wine bottle from time to time, and then at the big guy next to him.

‘My dear friends, who can hold down the lid of this pot? "Emperor Chongzhen pointed with his finger and asked with a smile.

Not to mention, many of these ministers felt a little disapproving. What's wrong with holding it down? In the past, they only drank wine and cooked wine. That was the job of the servants. Even if you want to be elegant and do it yourself, you won't think about pressing the lid.

It was Cao Huachun who spoke. Following the emperor's words, he took the initiative to take over and said, "Your Majesty, would you like me to come over and give it a try?"

Emperor Chongzhen felt that with Cao Huachun present, he could do whatever he wanted to do naturally and feel comfortable, so he smiled and nodded.

So, under the watchful eyes of many ministers, Cao Huachun stepped forward to press the wine pot. He figured out the emperor's meaning from his words. It seemed that the pot lid was not easy to press, so he pretended to press it hard so that the emperor could continue to speak.

He didn't expect that after pressing it, he felt an increasingly strong force in the teapot, as if he was trying to push the lid up. In the end, he didn't even have to pretend to perform, but really pressed the lid hard.

As a result, he became curious, and if he wanted to test it, he pressed harder. However, the more this happened, the stronger the power inside the wine pot became.

The eunuchs, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, Bingbi, looked at their heads pressing the wine pot, looked at his expression, and then secretly glanced at the emperor beside him, who was smiling happily, and they all had a clear understanding in their hearts: if you want to coax the emperor, I'm happy, I'm still a little young.

Cao Huachun's identity was there, so he didn't hold on for long and exposed his ugly face. He quickly let go and the lid of the pot was immediately pushed up. Then Cao Huachun said sincerely to Emperor Chongzhen: "I really can't hold on, the force in this wine pot is too great!"

Upon hearing this, many ministers slandered in their hearts: "You pretend, just pretend, you know how to make the emperor happy!"

Emperor Chongzhen scanned the audience with his eyes and knew what they were thinking. Therefore, he asked Cao Huachun to step back and asked several other ministers to go up and try. When the entire audience looked surprised and couldn't figure out what this meant, he Cai smiled and said: "This is the core principle of the steam engine. The burning of charcoal produces energy. This energy boils the wine and turns it into steam. When more and more steam is in the container, it will leak out with increasing force. out, so that the lid of the pot is pushed up, creating a force..."

He had to explain it in detail so that these ministers could understand the basic principles. Otherwise, people’s wisdom cannot be opened up. He believes that people in this era are not unintelligent, but lack an experimental heart!