The happy life of a prodigal

These have all been improved.

Although there is still a little gap with the ideal, but I assure you, the gap is not that big! "

Fang Xiu nodded after hearing this, and said, "Since you have said so, I will go and have a look."

"Please!"

Xu Ze leads the way.

Fang Xiu followed behind him and walked to a yard.

There is a large machine in front of it, and at this moment, it is making a huge noise.

It can be seen that the billowing smoke is discharged along the machine.

don't say...

This thing is really no different from the steam engine that Fang Xiu saw on TV before!

"An Guogong, this steam engine has been improved more than a dozen times, first of all, its cylinder, we chose..."

Xu Ze looked very excited and excitedly introduced the various components of the steam engine.

Fang Xiu was not very interested.

He just wanted to know whether this steam engine was practical or not.

"Okay, okay, I understand, let's not talk about these issues first, I will ask you, if I let you install this steam engine on the ship now, will this steam engine be useful?"

"This......"

When Xu Ze heard this question, he had a hesitant expression on his face.

After thinking for a while, he said firmly: "Mr. An, don't worry, the steam engine is installed on the ship, there is no problem at all.

Only, a lot of fresh water is needed.

Because we have tried it, if seawater is used, it will cause damage to the steam engine, and it will be scrapped after a short period of use. "

Obviously, last time Fangxiu mentioned steam locomotives and steam boats.

This may be taken to heart.

Not only did I take it to heart, but I actually tried it.

"No problem, the problem of fresh water is easy to solve. It is nothing more than setting up a supply station in advance. If fresh water is needed, add water to this supply station.

However, the efficiency of this steam engine must meet certain requirements, otherwise, fresh water will have to be added after running for a while, and the practicability will be too weak. "

Xu Ze nodded heavily when he heard this, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, Mr. An, the efficiency of this steam engine is completely sufficient now!

Not to mention anything else, just add water and coal, and you can go for a long time.

According to preliminary estimates, you only need to build a supply station a hundred miles away, which is completely sufficient. "

Chapter 976

After Fang Xiu heard this, a smile appeared on his face.

In any case, as long as the steam engine can be on board, it means that the power of the steam engine can be greatly improved.

Many materials that could not be used before can also be used.

Like...steel!

Fang Xiu looked at Xu Ze and said, "I will give you another 5000 taels of silver. You prepare the materials. After a while, you need to build enough steam engines to be used on ships, giant ships!

If you are not sure, build a few small boats and small steam engines in advance, and try them out, understand? "

After hearing this, Xu Ze showed excitement on his face, and hurriedly replied: "Understood, please don't worry, Duke, this steam engine will be handed over to our Mechanical Academy, and you will definitely have a satisfactory result."

Fang Xiu nodded, and didn't say any more nonsense, just waved his hands, and said: "It is an extremely important matter to get the steam engine on board, and it is no exaggeration to say that it involves the entire Chu State and the entire court.

Therefore, we must work hard and not slack off, remember? "

Xu Ze hurriedly replied: "Remember!"

In fact, what Duke An wanted the steam engine for, he had already guessed in his heart.

What happened in Nanyang, without accident, must be true.

The Shenji Battalion is the elite among the elite, each one counts as ten!

It is also equipped with Kamui and Fire Gun.

The fighting power is very strong!

Even so, they failed to beat those barbarians.

It can be seen that those Hu people still have some strength.

At least, their ship isn't too bad.

At this time, the role of the steam engine ship can be revealed.

Needless to say, Xu Ze also knew that the power of this steam engine ship was much stronger than that of ordinary sailboats!

So, he cheered up and looked at the students beside him.

He exhorted: "Did you remember what Duke An said just now?

You must not slack off, starting today, you can put down all the things in your hands, and follow me to study this steam engine ship.

Some of you go and invite two master shipbuilders to come over, and you can discuss how much money you want.

Let's fight for half a month to figure out all the ratios!

Don't stand still, move! "

............

The Mechanical Academy is bustling with activity.

Fang Xiu left the Mechanical Academy, but he was not idle.

Go straight to the sixth department.

It has been a long time since these six things called illnesses.

Fang Xiu also did not make things difficult for the officials of the six departments.

Except for some positions in the Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Households, and Ministry of Officials, the original people did really poorly.

Even the court elders couldn't stand it anymore and told them to get out.

In other positions, the original people have come back.

Even so, there are quite a few people in the six departments who are from the government of An Guogong.

Except for the Ministry of War.

Because the Ministry of War is special, they are still the same people.

Fang Xiu walked to the gate of the Ministry of War.

The guards at the gate all knew Fang Xiu, and when they saw Fang Xiu, they hurriedly saluted.

"Humble job has met An Guogong!"

Fang Xiu waved his hand, looked into the yamen, and then asked: "Your Minister, are you there?"

The two guards looked at each other, and said in unison: "If you return to the Duke, our Lord Shangshu has something to go out."

Fang Xiu frowned slightly when he heard this, and said: "When I came here two days ago, this Master Shangshu also went out on business.

Why did you come to look for it today? I still have something to go out.

I said your Ma Shangshu, Ma Gong, didn't mean to hide from me on purpose, right? "

When the two guards heard this, their faces showed bitterness, and they hurriedly said: "Where do the lowly officials have the burden to lie to you, my lord, Lord Shangshu is indeed not in the yamen."

Fang Xiu looked at the two of them and asked, "Where is Lord Shangshu at this moment?"

"In the......"

The two guards looked at each other, unable to answer for a while.

"Humble position is humble, how can I know where Lord Shangshu has gone, my lord, humble position really doesn't know!"

When Fang Xiu heard this, he sneered and said: "In that case, I will sit in front of this yamen and wait, I don't believe that Ma Gong will not come back!"

After speaking, he actually sat on the ground and waited quietly.

Seeing this scene, the two guards were helpless and didn't know what to do.

You know, this person in front of you is a dignified Duke of the State.

Speaking of it, even their Shangshu is incomparable.

Others use such rogue tricks, they still have a way, nothing more than make a meal and throw it out.

However, what can they do if the Duke of the Kingdom does this?

Can only watch.

Moreover, he had to serve tea and water beside him, squeeze his shoulders and beat his legs, for fear that the Duke would fall at the gate of the yamen if his body was weak and he would not be able to stand steadily.

If that's the case, their crimes would be serious.

"Master, please drink water."

"My lord, you can have some snacks."

"My lord...how about you go back and rest first? If Lord Shangshu really comes back, I will go to An Guogong's mansion to invite you, what do you think?"

Fang Xiuquan pretended that they did not exist, waved his hands, and said angrily: "Don't stand beside me and block my sun."

When the two guards heard this, they both showed helplessness.

At this time, Fang Xiu suddenly stood up and walked to the door of the yamen.

Shouted loudly: "Ma, don't think I don't know you are in there! What did you say before, Fang Xiu, your father and I are dead brothers, I am your uncle, if something happens, Then come to the Ministry of War to find Shibo!

In just a few short years, you have changed!

I am really in trouble now, looking for you, you are pretending to be sick, and you have something to go out, are you interested?

Isn't it so difficult to ask you to ask for some money and some soldiers?

What about your majestic Minister of the Ministry of War?Can't even make up [-] soldiers?

Ma, you had the guts to say these things back then, why don't you have the guts to come out now?ah! "

The two guards were sweating coldly when they heard this.

Subconsciously looked at the guard, like a thief, for fear that someone might overhear.

Fortunately, there was no one around.

Otherwise, the face of their Ministry of War Yamen will be disgraced!

Fang Xiu yelled for a long time, got tired, sat down, and said loudly: "I tell you, Ma Wenhua, I won't leave today, so I'll just rely on you.

10 taels of silver, [-] soldiers, [-] armor, no matter what, you must give me an answer today!

It's a shame that the dignified Minister of the Ministry of War has turned into a coward!

Huan Shibo, I don't have a Shibo like you!

Nonsence! "

Fang Xiu scolded vigorously, turned his head, and spat at the Yamen of the Ministry of War.

Looking up, he saw a familiar figure standing in front of him.

Minister of the Ministry of War - Ma Wenhua!

Chapter 977 Ma Wenhua's Helplessness

Ma Wenhua's vicissitudes of face revealed a look of helplessness.

Looking at Fang Xiu, he sighed, and said leisurely: "It's not because I don't give you money, soldiers, or armor.

There really isn't one! "