After the Shangyuan Festival, the festive atmosphere gradually dissipated. People wake up from the festive revelry and return to the reality they have to face. There are countless jobs to do, families to feed, and countless hard days waiting for them. They had to change out of their new clothes, wash them and press them to the bottom of the box, waiting for the next festival to take them out and wear them. Invest in your livelihood. But in any case, a new year, a new hope, winter is about to pass, and spring is always full of anticipation and hope.

After the party on the night of Shangyuan, Fang Zi'an made a decision, that is, he could no longer let Wan Dahai and them go on that extremely dangerous adventure. Although Wan Dahai proposed that after the Dream was completed, it could run again with the tail of the winter monsoon. Mr. Liu also promised to complete the renovation of the Dream within 20 days, and promised to be able to go to sea before the wind direction changed. But Fang Zi'an was a little hesitant about this.

Although this adventure was quite fruitful, even Fang Zi'an was surprised that the windfall profits from overseas trade were so lucrative. A shipload of goods can actually earn more than 20,000 taels of silver, which is actually beyond Fang Zi'an's expectations. However, before March, Fang Zi'an had to concentrate all his energy on preparing for the exam, and he didn't have time to worry about these things anymore. Besides, the risk that Wan Dahai experienced was too great for Wan Dahai to go to sea this time, and Fang Zi'an was very worried that something would happen. And within a month, the shipwrights had to go to sea to experience the torment, and Fang Zi was quite unbearable. Although he pays them quite well, sailing out to sea is extremely harmful to people's bodies and spirits. Fang Zi'an didn't want to dry up and fish, leaving them with an overdraft of their lives and health.

After thinking about it, Fang Zi'an still decided to delay the matter. He told Wan Dahai that everyone must be allowed to rest for at least three months to recuperate and regain energy. Otherwise, you won't be allowed to sail next time. Moreover, there must be ways to improve the safety and maneuverability of the vessels. Fang Zi'an told Liu that he was thinking of a way to sail without relying on the wind. He will also do this seriously during this time. Hopefully we can figure it out.

Old Liu was very puzzled by this, he felt that Fang Zi'an was whimsical. It's not the first time Fang Zi'an has said this kind of thing, if according to what he said, if he can have the means to sail without relying on manpower and wind power, wouldn't it be a big leap, without the help of wind, he will be able to sail at any point in time, and he doesn't have to worry about wind power and wind direction at all. The eight-masted ship may seem to solve this problem, but it is not. When sailing against the wind, the eight-masted ship sails extremely slowly, and sometimes even cannot sail at all. So even if the eight-masted ship goes to sea, it still depends on the eyes of God. Although the adventure was successful this time, it was obviously due to Wan Dahai's experience and ability, as well as the luck component. In fact, this voyage also exposed the problem that the eight-masted ship could no longer replicate this voyage trade.

"I want to make our big ships faster, safer, and more agile. You can sail anytime and anywhere, and speed can be guaranteed against the wind and wind. In the event of wind and waves, there is more room to maneuver the boat. That's what I hope to do. I can't guarantee success, but if we can't, we'll have to trade according to the traditional pattern of the winter and summer monsoons. I can't joke with everyone's lives. It is impossible to ask for money and not to die. Maybe I'll have to find a way to get permission from the city and go the way of normal trade. This was the last thing Fang Zi'an said to Liu Lao and Wan Dahai.

The two old men naturally understood what Fang Zi'an meant, and their understanding of Fang Zi'an deepened by another level. Regardless of whether Fang Zi'an is whimsical or not, at least he is not the kind of person who is desperate to make money. He put the lives of the shipwrights first, which shows that he is a truly righteous man, not a man who forgets righteousness. After this period of getting along and observing the words and deeds, Liu Lao and Wan Dahai became more determined to do things for Fang Zi'an. This young man deserves their life, because he is completely different from the owners of other ship dealers.

After Qian Kang lived in Fang's house until the end of the first month, he decided to move out. Fang Zi'an knew his thoughts, after all, even if he was a close friend, living in his own home made him a little uncomfortable. His life rules are different from Fang Zi'an's, and he also has to study for exams, and the two of them will always have some mutual influence when they are together. So Fang Zi'an did not object to his idea of moving out.

This time he went to sea, and Qian Kang completely won Fang Zi'an's trust with his performance. Qian Kang himself breathed a sigh of relief. Fang Zi'an caused a lot of trouble for himself, and he finally repaid it, and slightly made up for some guilt. But no matter how good the relationship is, he can't always live in the Fang family, he also needs to have his own space and life.

So, Fang Zi'an spent 1,000 taels of silver to buy a small mansion not far from his house in Yongjinmen, and after a little rectification, he also lived together. He also spent silver to hire two servants, an old man and a young man, to serve Qian Kang. The old one is responsible for cooking and sprinkling the rice, and the younger one is responsible for being an errand boy, so that Qian Kang can prepare for the exam without distractions. Qian Kang was not hypocritical, and gladly accepted Fang Zi'an's gift. Because it was not far away, Qian Kang came to have a drink with Fang Zi'an on the third or fifth day, and he was also happy.

Fang Zi'an's life began to become extremely regular. I get up early in the morning to practice my fists and feet for a while, and after breakfast, I read books in the study for two hours. After eating in the afternoon, I took a nap, read the book for another hour, and the rest of the time began to recall and delve into the knowledge of steam machinery in my memory, and began to draw drawings step by step. After dinner, I took a walk with Chunni in the back garden and talked about my heart, and listened to her say some short things in the family. The days passed very calmly and comfortably.

Qin Xiqing also seems to be very busy recently, and rarely comes to Fang's house. However, Fang Zi'an went to Qingyuan a few times, but only met her twice. Fang Zi'an knew that as the pillar of Wanchun Garden, in addition to supporting the operation of the entire Wanchun Garden, Qin Xiqing also had to maintain her status and the relationship between her supporters, so there were some things she had to do although she was unwilling. Although Fang Zi'an felt a little uncomfortable in this regard, he expressed his understanding. asked Shen Ling'er about the situation, and was told that she had indeed restrained a lot, although Fang Zi'an was not wary, she also relaxed a little. In fact, Shen Ling'er is indispensable, Qin Xiqing has her by her side, and Fang Zi'an can feel more at ease. After all, I don't know how many people covet Qin Xiqing's beauty, if there is no one to protect her, anything can happen.

Time flies, and it's mid-February. The project to reinforce the Fang family's fence has finally begun, which is what Fang Zi'an has always hoped to do. Even though there are now more than ten nurses sent by Qin Xiqing in Fang Zi'an's house, the safety issue cannot be ignored. The home must also be well protected. Of course, for the true masters, the high walls can't stop them, but something is better than nothing, and it can protect the people in this mansion more effectively. Of course, Fang Zi'an has his own plans, and the high wall and the various defense means that Fang Zi'an will set up in the future will form an effective defense system, and he will be more sure.

For more than a month, Fang Zi'an didn't know whether he had improved his studies or not. He could only read and memorize as much as he could, and thought about and understand the books that should be read, hoping that he could be more sure. There is really no shortcut to the imperial examination, Fang Zi'an can only let himself think and study hard like a scholar of this era, of course, his own experience and what he has learned in later generations still have some advantages available, but on the whole, no one can say that he must be sure. But there is one thing that has been progressed. That is the drawings and principles of the steam engine, Fang Zi'an has already made a seven, seven, eighty, eight Fang Zi'an decided to enter the actual production process. It is useless to talk on paper, he needs to carry out actual experiments and errata in manufacturing, and solve problems according to the actual problems.

Fang Zi'an believes that the steam engine is actually a mechanical power device with a simple principle. Compared to other sophisticated power-conversion devices in later generations, this thing should be the most likely to be made by itself. Because the required materials are basically complete, and the basic scientific and technological level required is also complete, what is lacking is only the principle and manufacturing precision. But I basically understand the principle, and the requirements for accuracy are not high, so there is not much of an obstacle. It is precisely because of this that Fang Zi'an will think about getting it out. Otherwise, Fang Zi'an would definitely not spend energy on it.

For example, if anyone asks Fang Zi'an to build a computer, Fang Zi'an is afraid that he will immediately slap him in the face.

On February 16, Fang Zi'an laid the first wooden stake next to the small pond in the back garden. His hands-on operation in the manufacture of steam engines began in earnest. In order to show determination and courage, like every military operation in later generations, Fang Zi'an gave this manufacturing plan a name: the cross-time and space plan.

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