Daming: I asked you to hang yourself, but I didn’t ask you to rebuild the Ming Dynasty

Wang Yongchun took out an exquisite little teapot from somewhere and filled a little water into the boiler.

It’s really just a little bit, just a mouthful.

After a few breaths, the water was boiled, and streams of hot air began to spit out along the exhaust port.

And the small boat was actually moving forward slowly, driven by steam.

Zhu Youjian saw clearly that the power of the boat came entirely from the reaction force of the steam.

In order to obtain greater thrust, Wang Zheng designed the air outlet to be very narrow.

The steam gushing out actually made a whistle.

Amidst the whining sound of steam, the speed of the boat became faster and faster.

Whenever it hits the wall of the barrel, the stern at the stern will swing due to vibration, and the bow of the ship will abruptly change direction under the thrust and continue to move forward.

After a few rounds, the angle of the oars was fixed, and the boat began to circle around the tub.

"call!"

Zhu Youjian exhaled a breath of turbid air. It turned out that the fire ship was going away by itself, using the thrust of steam.

Although the principle is very simple, Wang Zheng's idea is extremely subtle.

Zhu Youjian Xunxunshan said:

"Have you ever thought about it, if you build a reciprocating piston device at the exhaust port and use the connecting rod to drive the paddle wheel, the thrust you get will be greater?"

“If such a machine is installed on a boat, even on a windless inland river, the manpower of paddling will be saved.

Moreover, these machines are tireless and can travel day and night as long as someone is at the helm.

Whether it's pulling goods or marching, it's a rare weapon! "

"Your Majesty also knows the motive of this fire?"

Wang Zheng looked at Zhu Youjian in surprise.

The two adopted sons behind him, Wang Yongchun and Wang Yongshun, also looked shocked.

Oh my god, your Majesty actually knows about father's special skills?

Fire motive?

Isn't this a steam engine?

Zhu Youjian was also stunned and subconsciously asked: "How does Wang Qing know how to do this?"

"Hahaha!"

Wang Zheng laughed.

……

For a long time, except for family members, when others see their creations, they all praise them for their cleverness.

However, they praise and praise, but who can see the benefit in this!

In order to promote the fire engine, Wang Zheng created a series of new weapons, hoping to reach Tianting and contribute to the Ming Dynasty.

However, everyone praised Wang Zheng, but after seeing it as a novelty, they all secretly scolded Wang Zheng behind his back for not doing his job properly.

As a scholar, he didn't want to be a high school scholar or an official to honor his ancestors, but he was obsessed with this humble skill.

When a lifetime of study cannot be used by the country...

Wang Zheng was wondering if he, as a judge, was too humble and understated.

So he picked up books again, spent 20 years of hard work, and finally became a Jinshi in high school.

However, when he entered the officialdom, he was about to present the weapons he made to the court.

Only then did he realize that his memorial could not even pass the cabinet level!

With constant internal fighting, Tianqi Dynasty only fights for the party...

The Donglin Party controls whether the memorial can be handed over!

The eunuchs controlled whether the memorial could be placed in front of the emperor!

These inventions of Wang Zheng are not as important as party struggles!

During this period, Wang Zheng suffered from helplessness and had no choice but to associate with Westerners.

Under the guise of a Westerner, he compiled "Pictures and Descriptions of Strange Weapons of the Far West" in 1627.

(This is the truth behind why Wang Zheng decided on the title of the book! When Wang Zheng compiled "Pictures of Newly Made Various Weapons", he had never seen a Westerner!)

During this period, Wang Zheng's parents died one after another, and Wang Zheng resigned from office twice and stayed in mourning for three years.

1631, the fourth year of Chongzhen.

With great difficulty, Wang Zheng was recommended by Sun Yuanhua, a technology giant who shared the same problem, to serve as the military supervisor of the Liaohai Sea.

Wang Zheng finally took charge and was still at the forefront against the enemy.

(During the Ming Dynasty, the Northeast was called Liaodong Dusi, which had 2 states and 25 guards under its jurisdiction, and was under the jurisdiction of Shandong.)

Wang Zheng was about to show off his talents, but who knew - Kong Youde actually rebelled...

Wang Zheng, who had thousands of soldiers in his belly, was extremely miserable...

……

Wang Zheng smiled as he spoke.

He smiled and burst into tears.

Wang Zheng lay on the ground with tears streaming down his face:

"Your Majesty, I feel aggrieved!"

The instinct of a man from science and engineering is vividly displayed in Wang Zheng.

This stubborn old man had never thought about whether his words would land him in jail.

How can any minister say that he was wronged in front of the emperor?

Zhu Youjian sighed and helped Wang Zheng up with both hands:

\"Wang Qing, don't worry, I fully support you in what you do! Even if it means emptying the treasury, I will never complain!\"

Zhu Youjian's face was solemn, but his heart was already blooming with joy.

Wang Zheng!

This is a man who surpasses the entire Ming Dynasty in terms of mechanical design!

Paying a little money is nothing!

Not to mention his fantastic ideas, a steam engine alone is a priceless treasure!

When steam engines spread all over the world, it will be the day when the dragon spirit of Ming Dynasty flourishes all over the world!

What Europa, what coachman, what sun never sets...

Dute Niang, get out!

From now on, there will be only one voice in the world - the dragon's roar of China!

In the future, there will be only one flag in the world - the sun and moon flag of Ming Dynasty!

In the future world, my Chinese son's face will be an unimpeded pass!

"Your Majesty, please come with me!"

Upon hearing the emperor's statement, Wang Zheng immediately took Zhu Youjian and walked out.

"Your Majesty, when I came, I also brought with me the fire-powered boat that I specially made that can carry people.

In order to bring it to the new capital, I spent thousands of taels of silver and hired men to drag it! "

"what?"

Zhu Youjian was overjoyed and said in disbelief:

"Did you also bring the usable fire ship?"

"Exactly, exactly!"

"I have placed the boat that can carry people at the dock. Your Majesty will know it at a glance!"

Wang Zheng raised his wrinkled face and smiled like a chrysanthemum blooming in autumn.

This old man, who has been immersed in machines and parts drawings all year round, has a somewhat hunched back.

The tall, red-faced man from Shaanxi has lost his former charm.

Although Wang Zheng is old, he is still strong and healthy.

Having been with machines all year round, his strength is amazing.

Zhu Youjian only felt that the hand held by Wang Zheng was steady and strong, not like an old man who was more than seventy years old at all.

He was self-aware. If he had a fight with this old man, he would be the one lying down...

……

A group of people came to the dock.

I saw a strange-looking awning boat docked among the tall sand boats, like a children's toy.

Zhu You took a closer look and found what kind of awning boat was there!

I would like to give everyone a surprise. Tang Shunzhi’s military book "Tang Jingchuan Compilation and Military Compilation" included in the Sikuquanshu has records about steam engines and ships.

I saw this small boat. In the middle of the hull, where the boat awning used to be, a large boiler as tall as one person was placed.

The dark iron thing weighs astonishingly, and the draft of the boat is almost to the limit.