It seems that men are naturally interested in machinery, and even if they are as noble as the Son of Heaven, they have become happy silly children in front of this bulky steam pump.

Zhu Houxi circled excitedly, ignoring the muddy water on his boots and placket.

His eyes lit up, and he even danced with his hands, talking to Wang Yue excitedly.

"Look! So much water, it's all pumped out! Wow, that's a lot of effort! ”

Wang Yue always maintained a faint smile on his face.

The scientific and technological route of the steam engine, from the principle to the finished product, is not difficult...... The real difficulty is how to improve the efficiency of the steam engine and make it commercially viable.

It is precisely because of this that it is written in the textbook that the steam engine is improved.

In fact, the first steam engines were very large, clumsy, and extremely inefficient, wasting fuel, and were extremely uneconomical...... Only in one place can it be used.

That's the coal mine!

Since it is a coal mine, the price of fuel is simply negligible.

The pit is easy to accumulate water, relying on manpower, animal power, and the use of water to drain the dragon car, it is impossible to effectively drain the water, but the steam water pump can solve this problem.

That is to say, in the West Mountain, in this pit in front of you, the steam engine solves the problem of survival.

The next step is to continuously improve efficiency, increase sealing performance, save fuel and reduce volume...... In the end, it can be used as a source of power, running with the train, and also with the Ming Dynasty, running towards the steam age.

This is a long-term plan, and it may take three or five years, or even ten or eight years.

But Wang Yue firmly believes that it is already predictable.

He believed in the ingenuity of the Ming workers.

Of course, these students under him are not weak at all.

In particular, Zhu Heng, in this regard, is amazingly talented, he not only quickly learned the pamphlet about mechanical manufacturing, but also innovated and made many new discoveries.

He is best at summarizing the achievements of the workers, and writing these skills by word of mouth into a book, and then applying them to the development of steam pumps.

There is no doubt that his contribution is enormous.

The prize money alone is as much as 30,000 taels.

Zhu Heng has become a tycoon in Xishan Academy, and he is also the first group of people to achieve financial freedom.

"In the past, I used to believe that everything is inferior only to study, and now I want to say, learn mathematics, physics and chemistry well, and go all over the world!"

Zhu Heng excitedly preached to the young students who had just entered the school that what he didn't know was that among this group of cubs, there was his lifelong enemy...... Pan Ji taming!

Zhu Heng, who was one step ahead, was surpassed by a junior after a few years, and he couldn't catch up with it step by step, and he couldn't catch up step by step, the king of the steam age, in the electric age, was completely thrown away, if it wasn't for the accumulation of the early years, it would even be bleak later.

Of course, among the latest young entrants, tech is nothing at all.

There is also a very small little guy here, his name is Zhang Baigui...... It was completely by virtue of his talent and intelligence that he was exceptionally admitted.

In addition, in this school, there is a very interesting student, he is from Danzhou, Hainan.

This student's surname is Hai, his family background is not good at all, according to common sense, it is impossible for him to run from the ends of the earth to study in Xishan Academy.

But here's where things are interesting.

As early as the eighth year of Zhengde, some Japanese invaders attacked Hainan and plundered a group of young and strong people, who were stranded to the sea and became slaves of the Japanese invaders.

With the merger of the Ryukyus into the Ming Dynasty, there was an additional Ming fleet, with more than 200 ships, which continued to clear the nests of the Japanese on the sea and rescued a group of poor people who were plundered by the Japanese state.

Among them was the father of the student surnamed Hai.

However, due to the severe beating of the Japanese robbers, this poor man has been left with a lifelong disability, and on the way back, he became seriously ill and could not return to his hometown.

The student surnamed Hai, who got the news, followed his mother and sold his family's land and property, and went north without hesitation...... Find a doctor and treat your father.

Haimu went to Xishan School again and became a vegetable washer in the canteen. Students with the surname Hai often come over to help, and occasionally listen to some public classes.

He worked part-time while studying, and in a public examination, he surpassed more than eighty percent of the students.

With excellent grades, I got a lot of scholarships, and I was finally able to study in the school......

It was a very interesting time, and the amazing people who came together under their command in the future.

Even if it is Wang Yue, it is not clear how many future cattle are hidden in his Xishan Academy.

But one thing is certain, under his guidance, more and more young people are using their ingenuity in technology development.

That's enough.

Wang Yue's confidence lies in this.

"Your Majesty, what do you think of the minister's school?"

Zhu Houxi gave Wang Yue a big roll of his eyes, "What do you call your school?" Xishan College brings together talents from all over the world, don't forget, this is still the palace let by the Queen Mother! Tell you, don't want to take them for yourself! ”

Wang Yue smiled, "Your Majesty said this, do you think that Xishan Academy is the wealth of the imperial court?" ”

"That's nature!"

"Great!"

Wang Yue laughed, "Your Majesty, in that case, shouldn't you give Xishan Academy a name?" ”

"Reputation?"

Zhu Houxi was puzzled, "The current Xishan School has long been famous all over the world, and it is even more famous than Guozijian, what kind of name do you want?" ”

Wang Yue said with a smile: "Your Majesty himself said that the Xishan Academy is better than the Guozijian, and this is what the minister wants!" ”

"That's right!" Zhu Zaiji jumped out, "Father, the senior brothers of Xishan Academy have excellent grades, and many of them have gone to the local government to serve as officials, and they benefit one party, which is better than Guozijian, right?" ”

"That's right...... Those rubbish in the Guozijian can't even be read by anyone else, and it's really not good. Zhu Houxi said in a sullen voice.

"Also, we at Xishan College have made a steam hammer and a steam pump...... The former has greatly improved the armor and weapons of the Ming Dynasty. The latter is to double the output of coal mines. Millions of living beings in the capital, so many workshops, all rely on coal for heating, is this a great achievement? Not to mention future developments...... Father, do you want the Guozijian or the Xishan Academy? ”

Zhu Zaiji was not polite at all, and directly questioned his father.

Zhu Houxi not only did not get angry, but also held his chin and thought seriously for a long time.

"I am the Son of Heaven, I want everything!"

Zhu Houxi smiled and said: "From now on, Xishan Academy and Guozijian are the same, and they are both the highest universities in the Ming Dynasty...... I will give you a full amount of money, and graduates of Xishan College will also enjoy the same treatment as prison students. ”

Zhu Houxi looked at the young man whose face was flushed and his breathing began to be short, and said with a smile: "Don't treat Guozijian as a waste. I will order the reform of the Guozijian, so that they can learn their skills and be brave after being ashamed...... I also remind you, don't be proud, if you let the country eunuch surpass it, it will be you who will be ashamed! ”

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we will never lose!"

The cubs screamed.

Wang Yue also had a smile on his face, and he decided to invite Zhu Houxi to dinner.

"Wang Yue, what kind of fame are you doing, is it still a good thing, I haven't eaten it?"

Wang Yue smiled: "Your Majesty, I guess you really haven't eaten it...... Beef...... Is there one in this palace? ”

"How could it be...... Yes! Zhu Houxi almost missed it, his face sank instantly, Wang Fugui, you dare to fool me!

How can there be no beef in the palace?

Not only are there any, but they are all tender veal...... But you can't admit it in front of these students, otherwise how can you explain it? The people are not allowed to eat, and the palace is casual?

"No, absolutely not!" Zhu Houxi desperately denied it.

Wang Yue said, "The minister actually wants to talk about another kind of food...... Potato! ”

"Potatoes?"

"That's right! Roast beef with potatoes. Wang Yue smiled and said: "Your Majesty, this beef is from the beef cattle raised by the minister in the north, and the potatoes are brought back from overseas. ”

Zhu Houxi snorted with his nose, to be honest, he had long been immune to Wang Yue's words...... This kid doesn't have a few words of truth, and he can't believe it at all.

But what happened next slapped Zhu Houxi's face hard...... The soft and rotten beef, with the delicate potato pieces, cracked on the tip of the tongue when gently pressed, and the rich soup filled the taste buds, which was too satisfying...... What a good thing!

If you can eat it every day, you won't change it for a county order!