The people of Chang'an City have found new talking points in the past few days, and every time the big guy is shipped out of the workshop of the Ministry of Industry, it will always attract many people to come and watch.

It's just that no one knows what this weird-looking big guy does.

Soon there were all sorts of bizarre versions circulating in the city.

Some people say that this is a torture instrument, some people say that this is a sacrificial artifact, and the rumors are wild, so that Yang Hao can't help but feel a little embarrassed.

After some modifications, the craftsmen of the Ministry of Engineering were able to easily make the steam engine available for steel smelting.

After all, Qi State's use of water power is very mature, and now it is just a source of power.

At this time, although the steam engine was not strong enough, it was fortunate to get rid of the restrictions of the river.

The workers of the ironworks quickly got used to the big noise-making guys, especially the workers who blew the air, and after the addition of the steam engine, they felt much more relaxed.

The main thing is that their wages were not reduced by the addition of new equipment, so there was no resistance to the steam engine after it was put into practical use.

Yang Hao was very satisfied with this, and the addition of three steam engines increased the output of Chang'an Iron and Steel a little.

The excellent performance of the steam engine made the opposition in the court much lower.

Yang Hao once again increased the complaints about the research and development of the steam engine, and transferred several personnel from the Academy of Sciences who had made achievements in fundamental physics to participate in it.

With Yang Hao providing the theoretical basis, plus the only job of the members of the Academy of Sciences is to study these scientific theories.

To a large extent, Yang Hao's ability in basic science has lagged far behind these people who have been immersed in this way for a long time.

With these scientists involved in this project, Yang Hao feels that the appearance of steam trains should appear soon.

The direction of progress is correct, what Qi lacks at present is a process of accumulation, and when quantitative change causes qualitative change, there will be no force to hinder the progress of Qi country.

"King! Now that the war is over, shouldn't Zhi'er let him come back? ”

Nujiao asked cautiously.

Yang Hao lay on the bench and said, "Young man, there is no harm in exercising more in the army, how can you manage a country in the future if you are too weak." ”

"But the sword and gun have no eyes, if Zhi'er has an accident, then what should I do."

The woman choked up.

Yang Hao frowned: "Women's opinion, Zhi'er's matter, I know in my heart, Ezhu has a few pregnancies, you have time to take a look, no matter what her previous identity was, now she is Zhi'er's wife after all, if you can't let go of this, you can do it yourself!" ”

Nu Jiao said: "King, it was the concubine's fault before, the marriage between Zhi'er and Ezhu, the concubine should not be blocked, what can't I see as a grandmother when the child is born?" ”

"Well, you know!"

He is only in his forties, and he is about to become a grandfather, which makes him a little speechless.

Maybe in this life, it is not necessary to be able to mix in the same family for four generations.

Like all emperors, Yang Hao was extremely ambivalent in his treatment of his descendants.

As an emperor, he doesn't want to give up his throne, and his children grow up one by one, always threatening him.

As the saying goes, the most ruthless emperor family, Yang Hao really wants to get rid of this curse and enjoy the joy of family like an ordinary family, but his identity determines that this is just a fantasy.

He still has too many things to achieve, and he must continue to be this king.

As for his own children, he can only hope that these guys can keep to themselves and not force him to behave irrationally.

Thinking of this, Yang Hao suddenly felt bored, and casually talked to Nujiao for a few words, and then left here.

Compared with these troubles in the harem, he still feels that those annoying government affairs on weekdays are much more pleasing to the eye.

With the arrival of spring, farmers have begun to prepare for the new year's spring ploughing, probably stimulated by last year's bumper potato harvest, and this year there are many more people buying potato tubers from the government.

In addition, the method of potato cultivation has also been distributed to all prefectures and counties through official documents, especially those areas with backward water conservancy facilities, and most of the cultivated land has been replanted with potatoes this year.

Although this is a bit too simple, Yang Hao feels that it is worth it, and the richness of the taste is not worth mentioning compared to filling the stomach.

With the current situation of Qi country, it still belongs to the category of poor countries and weak countries, and the reason why it can beat the surrounding countries is just that the surrounding areas are too backward.

A group of weak chickens pinched each other, and it was not surprising that a relatively strong one suddenly broke in, and it was not surprising that the Qi family was dominant.

Yang Hao knows very well that at least half of the population who have tried today is still struggling with food and clothing, and there is still a long way to go before it is a real power.

Originally, he also prepared a big killer weapon to change agriculture, but the corn he brought back from the Americas was really too different from the corn in his impression.

That little poor corn cob really has nothing to do with high-yielding crops.

However, corn is corn, Yang Hao can only instruct the agricultural officer to breed corn, as for when it will succeed, he can only resign himself to fate.

Fortunately, the local crops of Qi are also abundant, and as long as the infrastructure of each state and county is improved a little bit, the grain output will naturally increase.

What's more, the current sphere of influence of Qi is the westernmost and has extended to the Lanzhou area in later generations.

In a few years, after clearing the road to the Western Regions, the crops from the west can be brought back.

Cucumbers, cotton, these Yang Hao has been thinking about for a long time.

Jiangbei.

The east gate went down the river in a flat boat.

"Jingkou Guazhou is a water, Zhongshan is only separated by a few mountains, the spring breeze and the south bank of the Green River, when will the bright moon shine on me! Although this is the north of the river, the scenery on both sides of the strait is not too much! ”

"The officials of the East Gate are the ones who have a university question."

The boatman laughed.

Dongmen said: "Alas! The boatman laughed, what university asked, it has been several years since he came to Jiangbei, and he has not done anything for the people. ”

"The words of the officials of the East Gate are not right, since Mr. Dongmen came here, how many bridges have been built, the people remember it, my doll can be taught by the officials, it is really a blessing for him for several lifetimes."

Dongmen smiled and said: "That kid is smart and very talented in Gewuxue, as long as he studies diligently and does not fall, he will be the pillar of my great Qi in the future." ”

The boatman was overjoyed to hear this.

"Official, can I build a bridge on the Yangtze River in the future?"

Hearing this, Dongmen sighed: "It's difficult! I'm afraid I won't see it in my life, but if there really is such a day, I hope someone will tell me before my grave, and I will be happy to be underground! ”

"The official is the reincarnation of a star in the sky, how can he die?"

Chuanjia Road.

Hearing this, Dongmen couldn't help but laugh and said: "What star is reincarnated, it's just a rumor of the people, people are mortal wombs, how can they be born forever, even if it is a king... Alas! Forget it, let's row, it looks like it's almost there. ”