The happy life of a prodigal

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It was the Duke who told Zhu'er about this idea, and she thought about the power of the steam.

Know the power of steam, and then there is the steam engine.

The steam engine was also proposed by An Guogong.

The improvement was also improved according to An Guogong's method.

Now, I haven't figured out what the actual use of this steam engine is.

An Guogong's few few words, but all of a sudden named this point!

Factories, mines!

These two places that require the most manpower also require steam engines!

As long as the original machine is connected to the steam engine, it can be successfully operated without so much manpower.

One or two people keep adding water and coal and it's fine.

In addition, An Guogong suddenly thought of the carriage again!

Put the steam engine on the wagon...

How can this be imagined by ordinary people?

If he was allowed to think for himself, he might not have thought that the steam engine could be used for this purpose in a year or two!

An Guogong... a genius too!

Chapter 923 Creation Contest

In fact, it was the most basic common sense for Fang Xiu to install a steam engine on a carriage.

As long as you have studied history in middle school, you will know the story of Stephen Sun and the steam locomotive.

In essence, this steam locomotive is not much different from installing this steam engine on a carriage.

all the same.

Fang Xiu just mentioned a few points, how to do it in the future still depends on Xu Ze himself.

However, Fang Xiu's words have already reached this point, and Xu Ze still can't figure out the steam locomotive, so it can only be said to be Xu Ze's own problem.

As Fang Xiu thought about it, a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in his mind.

He remembered that the first industrial revolution went so smoothly, except for some basic reasons.

Another important reason is the promotion of the royal family.

Without the encouragement of the royal family, those who are still struggling with food and clothing would not be able to figure out so many new gadgets.

When Fang Xiu thought of this, a thoughtful look appeared on his face.

After a while, he made up his mind, looked at Xu Ze, and said, "I have decided that from today onwards, the Mechanical Academy will hold an invention and creation contest!

Any novelty, even a child's toy, as long as it is new and has never been used before, can be used for the competition.

In addition, the improvement of the current machinery, if reasonable, can also be used for the competition.

For example, Wuxiu Cloth's improved version of the spinning machine can participate in the competition.

The winner in the end can get 5000 taels of silver, and the rest will choose the ten most useful people, each of whom will also have 500 taels of silver.

This matter will be handed over to you.

Of course, this invention is mainly based on machinery, but it is not only required to be machinery, as long as it is novel and useful, even if there is no real object, it is just an idea. "

Xu Ze was slightly taken aback when he heard this.

Immediately, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he hurriedly said: "Yes, Duke, I will let the students do it..."

After a pause, he realized something was wrong, and changed his words again: "No, I will do it myself, since this competition was ordered by the Duke, it is the most important thing.

In addition to the steam engine, the top priority of the Mechanical Academy is this creation contest! "

Fang Xiu nodded when he heard this, and said: "Shangdianxin, the word creation sounds extremely simple, but in fact it is all-encompassing, and there may even be unexpected gains.

The ideas and power of the common people are boundless.

Let’s say that the steam engine was not observed by Zhu Er?

Zhu Er is just a woman with no talent, she has not read many books, and she has no experience as a craftsman like you. Even so, she still observed the power of steam and developed a steam engine.

The purpose of this creation conference is to unearth the second, third, and tenth pearls, do you understand? "

When Xu Ze heard this, his face showed a look of surprise, he nodded and said: "The Duke is looking at the long-term plan, we are really stupid."

Fang Xiu waved his hand and said: "There is no need to say these flattery words, since this matter is entrusted to you, it means that I trust you.

Don't worry about the silver issue. When you go to Baolefang, you will say that it is my intention.

Baolefang is indeed short of some silver recently, but it is not a big problem, 1 taels of silver is still available. "

"Yes, Duke!" Xu Ze nodded with excitement on his face when he heard this.

He was excited not because of himself, but because of the Creation Conference!

He knew that he was relatively strong among craftsmen.

However, there are still many craftsmen in this world who are also buried in the sea like pearls.

If there is no one who appreciates it, you can only be a small craftsman in this life, doing nothing for a lifetime.

But......

This creation conference gave these people a chance.

If they can make some novel and useful gadgets, they can get the 5000 taels of silver.

5000 taels of silver, what does that mean?

From then on, the prosperity and wealth will last a lifetime, and the enjoyment will be endless!

After going through so many hardships, Xu Ze sincerely sympathizes with his old buddies.

At this moment, I am really happy for those old guys.

Fang Xiu didn't think so much, he had already finished watching the steam engine.

A point is almost a point.

The rest is nothing.

So, he opened his mouth and said: "It's just these two things, don't worry, just do it with your heart, if there is nothing else, I will go back."

"Congratulations to the Duke!"

When Xu Ze heard this, he cheered up hastily and bowed to salute.

The students behind him also saluted: "Congratulations to the Duke!"

The British Duke wanted to take a closer look at the steam engine, but seeing Fang Xiu leave, he had no choice but to leave.

As soon as he walked out of the Mechanical Academy, he said angrily: "This is a small creation contest, and I have given out 1 taels of silver.

If the old man asks you to borrow 1 taels of silver, I'm afraid you won't agree no matter what! "

When Fang Xiu heard this, he turned his head and glanced at the British Duke, and said leisurely: "If I can find a second steam engine in the creation contest, maybe I can earn 100 million, 1000 million, or [-] million taels of silver.

But I lent you the 1 taels of silver, how much money can you give me back? "

"..."

Hearing this, the British public didn't know what to say for a while.

However, in a trance, he admired Fang Xiu again.

Indeed!

At the beginning, everyone in Kyoto Prefecture was called a prodigal son by Guan Fangxiu.

However, looking at it now, where did Fang Xiu lose his fortune?

Although he spent a lot of money, but the money was spent in the right place.

Every penny brought him more silver!

You say you are a prodigal, but you are actually making money!

Most importantly...

Except for the money spent on the sale of the ancestral house for the first time, every money after that was earned by others.

It's really... amazing!

However, at such an old age, the British public is naturally not happy to be choked up like this.

So, he said with a serious face: "This old man is your uncle, the Duke of the state, who once saved your father's life, so you talk to this old man like this?

If it is calculated in terms of silver, how much is your father's life worth? This old man told you that when you were young, this old man hugged you..."

It's another matter of sesame seeds and rotten millet.

Fang Xiu was already used to it, turned around and got into the carriage, not bothering to pay attention to him at all.

On the other side, in the Mechanical Academy.

After Fang Xiu left, Xu Ze discussed with a group of students about using the steam engine on the carriage.

"Dean, this steam engine is made of steel, and it is too heavy. If it is placed on a carriage, the carriage may not be able to bear it..."

"Dean, this steam engine needs a lot of water and a lot of coal. If there is no supply along the way, it may not be as far as a horse..."

"Dean..."

Chapter 924 It's too late

The students were discussing enthusiastically.

Xu Ze didn't listen.

At this moment, what he was thinking about in his mind was another matter!

An Guogong said that the steam engine should be installed on the carriage, which is not a problem.

But, likewise, this thing can also be installed on a boat!

Most importantly, if the steam engine is installed on the ship, there will not be so many problems.

What is the weight of a steam engine compared to a huge ship?

Not to mention coal mines and water.

It is nothing more than a question of bringing more fresh water. If it is not possible, it is to bring more coal.

Burning sea water into fresh water, wouldn't that be enough?

Thinking of this, Xu Ze showed excitement on his face, looked at his students, and said, "Why are we talking about carriages, let's talk about boats first.

If this steam engine is installed on a ship, are there still so many problems? "

When all the students heard this, their faces were filled with surprise, and they spoke one after another.

"The dean is right!"

"This ship doesn't have so many troubles!"

However, a moment later, a student looked thoughtful and said, "But... what's the use of this steam engine when it's transported to the ship?"

Such a sentence left everyone speechless.

Yes!

The steam engine is placed on the car, which can drive the wheels to rotate.

But putting it on the boat, it doesn't have the slightest effect!

After all, although they are both means of transportation, the operating principles of the ship and the car are completely different.

One is that the horse provides power, and then the wheels drive.

The other is that the sails directly provide power and control the direction.