My Italy

"Your Majesty, this is the internal combustion engine I invented using diesel as raw material. Its power is 25 horsepower..."

As the inventor of the diesel engine, Rudolf Diesel was explaining his invention to Carlo, explaining its excellence in terms of various indicators.

In fact, there is no need for Diesel to explain, how could Carlo not understand the excellence of diesel engines. Otherwise, he would not have come in such a hurry. You must know that it takes half a day to take the train from Rome to Milan, let alone go back. This is a day's delay.

It's just that Carlo came over excitedly to find this real diesel engine, which was a little different from what he imagined. Instead, it looked like a vertical steam engine.

Of course, no matter how this first-generation diesel engine is, its broad future is visible. But now, we still need to consider practical issues.

"What can I say about this diesel engine?"

In the face of Carlo, who dares to say no without being wise?

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Under the attention of everyone, including inventor Rudolf Diesel, Carlo spoke. "As for the characteristics of diesel engines, I think Professor Diesel has made it very clear, so based on its characteristics, I think diesel engines need to be researched in two directions. The first is to increase the size and strive towards engineering power and ship power, because compared with Starting from the steam engines currently used in various countries, the advantages of diesel engines are obvious.

The second is miniaturization. The powerful horsepower of diesel engines can also be used as vehicle power. Of course, this requires continued research. At present, this is definitely not possible. "

What Carlo was referring to was the first-generation diesel engine in operation. This diesel engine, which was fixed on a steel frame, had a large shaking range that could be observed with the naked eye. It was definitely not good as a vehicle power.

Carlo's words embarrassed the inventor Diesel, although he knew it might be an unintentional mistake by the king.

Carlo also observed that his words embarrassed the inventor, and quickly said, "This is just my humble opinion. It is up to you, the inventor, to decide how to determine the specific research direction."

Carlo's words made Diesel feel better. How could he not be moved when Carlo respected him so much as a monarch.

"Thank you for your attention, Your Majesty. I will work hard to produce satisfactory results."

"Don't worry, if you achieve outstanding results, Baron Tesla will be your role model."

Carlo's words surprised everyone. You must know that Tesla is a legend. This Serbian inventor, electrician, physicist, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, and chemist is recognized as a master of commercial electricity and the first person in Italy to apply science in practice. .

In order to commend this world-class master, various Italian certificates and medals were given to him for free. In addition, King Carlo even awarded him a knighthood for his merits. It can be said that Tesla has reached its peak in terms of reputation. As for money, Tesla has no shortage of it. The whole world can see the benefits of alternating current, and Westinghouse Electric Company has never been short of orders. And Tesla, which owns some shares, will not be short of money.

Of course, it cannot be said that there is no shortage. This person has recently begun to think about transmitting power to devices through wireless transmission. It requires a lot of funds. He went to the person in charge of the Marino Electric Power Laboratory but did not get the results he wanted, so he wanted to talk to his friend Carlo for some support.

Carlo compared Diesel to Tesla. Even if it was a form of flattery, it can be said that he took it very seriously.

Faced with Carlo's high regard, what else could Diesel say? He could only hold Carlo's hand and answer forcefully. "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will definitely do it, definitely!"

Yes, in this era of decline of nobility, this identity is very tempting to most people. Scientists are also human beings, and they also have emotions and desires.

Carlo made such a promise to Diesel because he also valued the use of diesel engines. Diesel engines are widely used. Currently, they can be used in mines, docks, and ship power. Especially for river vessels, bulky steam engines are really not suitable. Diesel engines are uniquely suited to be used on inland river vessels.

After Carlo visited the diesel engine, he did not leave immediately. Instead, he visited some other departments under the leadership of the person in charge, such as the always popular gasoline engine. Compared with the newly born diesel engine, there are more people and types of gasoline engine researchers. In addition to developing gasoline engines for automobiles, Carlo is aware of the research on gasoline engines, such as large-scale, high-standard models, etc. Italy is definitely leading the way. to the front.

Of course, Carlo needs to seriously consider how to transform the technical advantages of gasoline engines into other advantages.

Visiting the various products of the Power Laboratory opened Carlo's eyes, and time secretly passed by in this situation. By the time Carlo came out of the power test room, it was already getting late.

"Your Majesty, would you like to rest for one night in Milan?"

The newly appointed captain of the guard, McClun, stepped forward to ask Carlo what he meant.

Baron Filmic was over sixty years old, and his aging body had already made him unable to do his job as captain of the bodyguard. The idea of ​​​​resigning was proposed to Carlo many times before, but Carlo rejected it because there was no suitable candidate for the time being. The position of captain of the guard is very important, and it cannot be done without Carlo's approval, and McClun is someone Carlo has gradually been able to trust over the years.

"It's better to take a night's rest."

Carlo thought for a while and replied, after all, it was not appropriate to go back at night.

"Okay, Your Majesty, we are going to the Palace of Milan right now."

The most indispensable thing in Italy is palace architecture, which can be found everywhere, including Milan. This is a palace built in the Middle Ages and owned by the Italian royal family, so it can be used as a hotel.

And just as Carlo got on the carriage and was about to set off, he saw the captain of the guard, McClun, knocking on the door. "Your Majesty, there is an urgent message from Rome."

Upon hearing the emergency call, Carlo immediately opened the car door and took it. It wasn't an urgent matter, there was no need to send an emergency call, so Carlo was also curious.

When he opened the telegram, Carlo breathed a sigh of relief. This was not a domestic matter. In fact, this matter has little to do with Italy. It was William II who apologized for the previous telegram incident. The Kaiser, who could not withstand his anger against Britain, had to write to Queen Victoria to defend himself: "I never intended to use this telegram against Britain or your government..."

Listen, is this an apology? It sounds like the wronged person is complaining that the other person is too excited.

Well, according to Carlo's understanding, the Kaiser had been wronged and had to make amends, so the German Navy's First Act was a very powerful response. I just don’t know what goodies the German Navy, which has received technical support from Italy, will come up with?