Boom, boom, clang, clang, gurgling, booming

The entire back garden was filled with extremely noisy sounds, and the white steam was steaming, enveloping the entire field, and there were no machines or human figures at all. But seeing that the long iron shaft was expanding faster and faster, pushing the waterwheel disc to fly wildly, and the noise in the white steam became more and more violent, everything seemed to be out of control. Suddenly, there was a chaotic chatter, and the disc of the waterwheel spun out of a rapid turn, rumbling on the surface of the water and falling. At the same time, there was a clanging sound in the water vapor shroud.

"Close the furnace door and open the floodgates." Fang Zi'an's frightened voice came.

A puff of white vapor rushed out in the direction of the bamboo forest, and a large piece of bamboo seemed to be swept by a tornado, swaying violently, and the bamboo leaves flew like rain. There was a harsh sound in the white steam, as if the water tank porcelain was slammed with a big iron hammer, and the sound of collapse and shattering was extremely harsh. Soon, however, everything fell silent, and the cacophony of the machines had completely disappeared, except for the popping sound of the white steam spraying into the bamboo forest.

The white vapor dissipated, and Qin Xiqing, Chunni and the others finally saw the situation in front of them. The pile of metal monsters was lying on the ground at the moment as if they had been peeled and cramped, and all kinds of strange and small things such as iron pipes, iron boxes, iron rods, and all kinds of strange things were scattered all over the place, completely scattered.

"It worked, hahaha. It worked. Fang Zi'an's laughter came, he rushed over from the thin vapor, and hugged Qin Xiqing and Chunni in his arms, regardless of the presence of everyone, and hugged the two directly.

Qin Xiqing blushed and slapped his shoulder, shouting, "Are you crazy, let me down." ”

Fang Zi'an put the two girls down, and shouted excitedly, "It's successful, it's successful." ”

Qin Xiqing and Chunni looked at him speechlessly, Qin Xiqing said angrily, "That thing is falling apart, where is it successful, what the hell is this?"

Fang Zi'an smiled, "Didn't you see the waterwheel running so fast, didn't you see?"

Chunni also smacked her lips and said, "Husband, you have been busy for so long, and you have come up with such a thing, just to make the waterwheel spin?"

Fang Zi'an smiled bitterly, "No, aren't you surprised, I only need to boil the water in that boiler to drive the waterwheel, don't you think this is very powerful?"

As soon as Fang Zi'an said this, Qin Xiqing immediately reacted.

"Oh, yes. It's a little strange that you just boiled water and could make the waterwheel spin. Qin Xiqing said.

"No, I thought you would be surprised." Fang Zi'an said with a smile.

But Qin Xiqing's next sentence revealed that she actually just felt strange.

"But what is the use of a water wheel, what is the use of people, and it is also possible to use the power of water. What's the point of you going to work on this stuff?"

Fang Zi'an was speechless, but it was indeed no wonder that Qin Xiqing and the others, how could they know the significance of this matter. If everyone can realize the value of some new things, then everyone is an inventor who promotes the development of science and technology.

"I don't just have to push the waterwheel, it's just to verify that it works. I can put a paddle on him and he can drive the boat. I put wheels on it and it can drive a cart. Think about it, so that the ship could sail without manpower and wind power, and the cart could walk without manpower and mules and horses. There are still a lot of places that need to be driven by force, can't they all be replaced by this machine and the force is very strong. You have also seen that the water wheel of Shicai is spinning and flying, which shows the great strength. Think about it carefully, is this the truth" Fang Zi'an smiled and popularized science to the two women.

Chunni still didn't react, but Qin Xiqing suddenly came to her senses. Fang Zi'an's words seemed to suddenly clear the fog in front of her, allowing her to see something clearly at once. It's hazy and unclear, but it's an absolutely surprising vision.

"Ah, really. Isn't that with this thing, it can be done once and for all. If you can drive a big ship, you can sail without wind, which is amazing. The cart can walk without mules and horses, and it doesn't need to be fed with feed, water, or even rest, and it can run all the time, which is a great thing. Qin Xiqing said in astonishment.

Fang Zi'an raised his big finger and praised, "What he said is completely correct, this thing has many benefits, not only does it not need to be taken care of like mules, horses and livestock, but it only needs to be constantly burned with water and charcoal to emit steam." Never get tired unless it's broken. And it's powerful. In the future, one such machine can replace the strength of a dozen or even hundreds of animals. Originally, a mule and horse could only pull a few hundred catties of heavy objects, but with this thing, it is not an exaggeration to pull tens of thousands of catties. This thing doesn't eat grass, doesn't eat, doesn't lose its temper, doesn't get sick, and has too many benefits. ”

Qin Xiqing nodded heavily, looking at Fang Zi'an's eyes full of admiration. But when her eyes saw the pile of rags, she was immediately beaten back to the prototype.

But it doesn't seem to last. Tea time fell apart, and what good could it be, and it seemed difficult to control. The right time turned too fast, and the water wheel flew out, and the blades fell apart. I don't think this thing can be used yet. Qin Xiqing said.

Fang Zi'an scratched his head and said, "Yes, that's the problem." Today's success only verifies that this thing works. However, because the production process is not exquisite enough, and some key devices are missing, it cannot be sustained, and the speed cannot be controlled. There are also problems of sealing, materials, and manufacturing processes. In short, there are many problems, and it is difficult to solve them for a while. It really gives me a headache. ”

Qin Xiqing slowly walked to the pile of scrap copper and rotten iron, frowned and looked at it for a while, and said, "The shape and style of these things are the first time I have seen them, and it seems that it is indeed not easy." I think it's going to take some really good craftsmen to make it happen. When I saw these strange things, I thought of someone. His name is Su Heng, and he is a famous smelting and forging craftsman in my Great Song Dynasty. His grandfather, Su Song, once made an object called a water transport instrument platform, which could not only observe the movement of the heavens, but also accurately tell the time, and each hour was accurate to the moment and the minute. I've seen it in Wuxi before, and it's truly exquisite, breathtaking. This Su Heng is Su Song's grandson, and it is said that Su Song has the true inheritance and can make all kinds of sophisticated things. Some say that he built an iron horse that could run on its own on the ground. ”

Fang Zi'an was pleasantly surprised: "Oh, there is such a person, if it is really as you say, then it is really a strange person." If this person can help me refine and forge these parts, I can figure it out with me. It's going to be a big deal. Can you help me introduce me to talk to him. ”

Qin Xiqing looked at Fang Zi'an and said, "I can help you introduce him, and I will definitely be able to find him." But I can't help you do that right now. ”

Fang Zi'an was surprised, "Why is that?"

Qin Xiqing frowned and said, "Have you forgotten that the ninth day of the first month of March is the Spring Festival, and it is less than half a month before the Spring Festival, but you have spent time on these things. ”

Fang Zi'an smiled, "It's serious, it's serious." How can I help the abuse, I'm not doing a bad thing. ”

Qin Xiqing said, "I'm just making an analogy. In this way, after the spring, I will introduce you. I'll have to find this guy first. It is said that the imperial court invited him to be the head of the heavenly eunuch, but he refused. Only for the common people. The temper is a little weird. Even if I find him, I have to know if he wants to. Find out about him. It's useless for you to be in such a hurry. If you listen to me, I will seek him for you. If you don't listen, you give up. ”

Fang Zi'an smiled bitterly, "That's it, it's up to you." Let's talk about it after the spring is over. You all think every day that I'm not doing my job. Chunni doesn't say it every day, but I know what she thinks in her heart. That's it, I'll be studying behind closed doors tomorrow. ”

Qin Xiqing smiled and said, "This is like words." Obediently study and take the exam, we are all waiting for your good news. ”

Chunni also smiled, thinking, "Qin Xiqing still has the ability, and in a few words, she choked her husband's life." Finally convinced the donkey. ”

Next, at Qin Xiqing's request, Fang Zi'an gave her a brief introduction to the operation principle of the steam engine. Qin Xiqing listened carefully and nodded constantly, not only admiring Fang Zi'an's ingenuity, but ordinary people would never think of using the power of steam to engage in these things. Qin Xiqing felt more and more that Fang Zi'an was a mystery from the bottom of her heart, the more she came into contact with him, the more she understood, the more she felt that Fang Zi'an was foggy and difficult to see clearly.

Fang Zi'an kept his promise, temporarily put down the matter of the steam engine, and studied seriously behind closed doors. Indeed, the spring season is imminent, and Fang Zi'an is not unaware of the urgency of time, but the steam engine is indeed something he really wants to get out, so it took some time. Now, although the prototype was scrapped after only a short period of operation, it proved that Fang Zi'an's restored memory was basically unmistakable. It's just that some key points can't be completely solved for the time being, subject to the influence of the manufacturing process, and the structure on their own drawings can't be fully realized. This matter is indeed unurgent.

The days flew by, and with the spring river heating, the catkins sprouted, and the sunlight became warmer. Spring March has officially arrived. The much-anticipated and long-awaited Spring Festival exam will also kick off.

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