[The first update, the end of this volume in two days.] 】

The prime meridian is determined, and the time zone is theoretically demarcated.

But under today's technological conditions, wanting to set a standard time, not even the kind that is accurate to the second, as long as it can be accurate to the minute, is still just a fantasy on paper.

"Wasn't it discussed before? There are only two ways. Han Gang said.

This issue has been discussed before when determining the prime meridian.

One way to do this is to make the most accurate clocks, which can be adjusted within five or even ten minutes for a few days or even a month, and at the same time will not be affected by vibrations.

The other is the emergence of a means of transmitting information much faster than the speed of a train, a standard-time message in a matter of minutes – that is, the telegraph.

"It seems that this can only be done by waiting for the telegram that the prime minister said comes out."

"Let's wait for the grandfather clock technology to go further." Han Gang was not hopeful about the second approach.

As long as there is a telegraph, whether it is wired or wireless, Han Gang doesn't mind. It's a pity that with today's technical conditions, there is no way to mind.

Wired electricity, radio, and in a short period of time, Han Gang can't see the possibility of realization. It's also a little more feasible to improve the grandfather clock.

"Aren't there several places where generators and telegraphs are being built by the general and the ordnance superintendent?"

Han Gang shook his head, "The progress is even slower than the steam engine on the ship. ”

Although with the purity of today's refined copper, and the level of processing, industrial wire drawing is not difficult – at least it is easier than drawing iron wire. Further down, the difficulty goes up a notch.

Whether it is a generator, a battery, and of course, the most important telegraph, it also requires a technical level and a technological level to jump several steps to achieve.

The simple definition of electricity, Han Gang was published with the help of seedlings. Bioelectricity, generators, electromagnets, batteries, telegraphs, and many related papers have been published in Nature. Even if there is no mathematical proof and no demonstrative formula, in the foreseeable future, it will further strengthen the atmosphere of ignoring theory and emphasizing technology, but as long as Han Gang remembers a little, he will take it out.

Because he knows very well that if he wants to make gains from the seedlings, he must rely on the strength of the masses wholeheartedly, and he must not hide his personal interests at all. As for the theorem that has been mathematically proven, just like the theorem of gravitation, which has been strictly proved, a high reward is set and handed over to future generations. It's not that Han Gang is irresponsible, but he knows too well where his limits are.

Under the guidance of a series of papers, fruit batteries and voltaic batteries have been realized in the practical rooms of many enthusiasts. Countless frogs, toads, and even fish, snakes and other animals have been beaten and become test specimens.

In the large-scale real room funded by the imperial court and the Yongqin Chamber of Commerce, there are several teams tackling key problems in lead-acid batteries and permanent magnet generators. It's just that, like the steam engine, it takes time, a lot of time.

"The steam engine should be on board soon." Shen Kuo was a little surprised, "Dongfeng Type 3 is almost ready, the ship is so big, it can put down the steam engine, what are the difficulties left?" ”

"The most difficult part is the transmission, how big do you want to cast the iron? It's much more difficult than a locomotive. ”

The steam engine and the steam engine on the train, the imperial court has invested millions of runs, and now the Dongfeng type three locomotive is in trial operation. In terms of appearance, it is almost a step to the sky, which basically comes from Han Gang's memory of his previous life.

Han Gang did not know anything about the specific internal structure of the steam locomotive. How to drive the wheels through the guò transmission rod, including the location of the steam boiler, and even how to ensure fire prevention while the furnace is fed into the coal, Han Gang can still find a lot of useful things in his memory. But there is not much memory about the steamship, let alone how to drive the propeller, and Han Gang does not plan to build a paddle steamer with a simple transmission structure first.

Shen Kuo nodded, there is no need to ask more about the specific situation, insiders, it is enough to listen to a sentence. This steamship has to wait.

The amber cold soup rippled in the cup, and it was just a greeting before. No matter how much attention is paid to the development of various machines, it is also inappropriate to be distracted at this time. There are more important things to say.

After taking a sip of cold soup, Shen Kuo put down the teacup, turned sideways, and faced Han Gang, ten times more solemn than the previous chat, "There is one more thing to report." As expected, there are indeed people around Shen Kuo who have ill intentions. ”

Han Gang's face showed no discoloration, and he didn't ask.

Shen Kuo didn't know if he had known it a long time ago, or if his mind was firm and unshakable. However, even his deputy is Han Gang's former staff, and it is not surprising that Han Gang knows about everything.

sighed, as if sorry, as if hateful, Shen Kuo said: "It is a guest who has to be used for many years by the side of the lower official." Looking at Han Gang, he added, "But he has been with Xia Guan these days, and he hasn't gone out, so he shouldn't have any contact with Wen Lugong." ”

Han Gang laughed lightly, "Now if there is still someone outside who can contact Lu Guogong, then I will have to let someone call Kaifeng Mansion." ”

Wen Yanbo's mansion is all surrounded, the food and drink at home are all allocated by the imperial court, and hundreds of pairs of eyes are staring, how can it be possible to collude with the outside world?

In Han Gang's laughter, Shen Kuo was even more dignified, "Xianggong, according to Kuo's opinion." As discussed earlier, it should not be delayed any longer, so as not to become elbows and armpits. ”

Han Gang raised his slender eyebrows in an inquiry.

Shen Kuo said in a deep voice: "Under Shen Kuo's account, there are three little envoys who have gone out many times in the past few days, and their whereabouts are difficult to know. Although it is difficult to say that he has colluded with thieves, he cannot but be vigilant. ”

"This is exactly what I want, and it is indeed not appropriate to delay it any longer." Han Gang finally had a positive response, "Without further ado, I will send someone to inform Zirong and Zihou, and tonight, the two mansions will find a place to get together." He smiled vaguely, "It's almost time to close the net, Lu Guogong has slept too peacefully these days, and he can't let me wait to be underestimated." ”

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The crowd outside the house gradually thinned out, and the stones thrown into the house gradually decreased.

The whole Wenfu has become numb from the resentment at the beginning, then to the panic after that, and finally to now.

Only Wen Yanbo eats and sleeps well, but his face is even more red.

Wen Jifu had just come in, Wen Yanbo had just gotten up from a nap, and a maidservant was combing the old man's white hair.

Wen Jifu lowered his hand and asked, "Can you sleep well, adult?" ”

Wen Yanbo snorted, "Only you can't sleep well, how can you sleep badly as a father?" ”

Wen Jifu hurriedly put on a smile: "Fortunately, there are adults here, otherwise in a hurry, my son will definitely be in trouble." ”

Wen Yanbo snorted again, a little louder, very disdainful. Waving his hand to let the maid stand back, he said coldly, "Don't bite the dog, don't bite the dog," these two sentences were originally from "Nine Domains", but they were borrowed by him, "Han Gang screamed so happily, what are you afraid of?" ”

If Han Gang didn't say anything and sent troops directly, Wen Yanbo really had to bow his head to him, but the dignified prime minister could only scold his mother in the private tabloid, but he didn't do anything.

At first, Wen Yanbo thought that Han Gang was using this as a text, and he would be ruthless next, but except for a little trouble, there was nothing. So what's there to be afraid of?

Like a wild dog that barks at a distance, it is difficult to scare people, let alone kill them in the slightest.

"It's an adult who has experienced a lot, and his vision is far better than that of a son."

"Stop talking nonsense, what did you hear?"

Wen Jifu nodded hurriedly, the people sent by Kaifeng Mansion were obviously to protect the mansion from being invaded by the mob, but secretly they were isolated from the inside and outside, so that the mansion could not communicate with the outside world.

He had worked hard for the past few days before he got a little bit of information, "The imperial court has indeed sent troops." In the past few days, Zhang Dian and Han Gang have transferred a total of 30,000 soldiers and horses to the north. Wang Hou is the main one, and Wang Junwan is the deputy, and the northern captives are together. He said with a low chuckle, "It's all from Han Gang, and it's also a shame that Zhang Gang can put his mind at ease." ”

Wen Yanbo said coldly: "If Wang Sunchen leads the troops, then no one can rest assured." ”

It is not much of a matter for the army of 30,000 expatriates to be led by Han Gang's relatives. Although Wang Hou is Han Gang's in-law, and he is as close to Han Gang as a family, after all, he is still a scholar from a scholarly family, and he has his own scruples.

is no better than Wang Sunchen, who is known for his boldness, if he leads the troops, it is Su Song and Zhang Dun, and he will inevitably be worried.

"Actually, you can not choose Han Gang's people." Wen and Fu said. Without any disputes, it was decided on the choice of the coach in a short period of time, which was too disappointing, and he wanted to see the two sides tear their faces in order to compete for military power, and fight, "Can't the court find anyone else to choose the head coach?" ”

Wen Yanbo asked coldly: "Who?" ”

Wen and Fu were speechless for a while.

If it is to deal with Southwest Yi, even eunuchs such as Wang Zhongzheng can be handsome. But in the face of a mortal enemy for more than 100 years, who can rest assured that he is not a famous general who can fight and is full of experience?

For more than 20 years, there have been only a few large-scale wars in the Great Song Dynasty. The effective generals in the army either went out with Wang Shao to fight Longyou, or they listened to the call under Zhang Dian and Han Gang. Chosen and chosen, those who can be the commander are only a few people in Zhang Han's hands.

"You can't use old guys like Guo Kui anymore." Wen Yanbo stroked his silver beard, not caring that he was also classified as an old guy.

"Your Excellency is right." Wen Jifu nodded again and again, cheering up his spirits, "Among the Jingshi, there must be a lot of people who are loyal to the Son of Heaven. Zhang Han and the two thieves have 30,000 fewer elites in their hands, and the Jingshi is even more empty, and there is no more suitable time to start the army than now. ”

"Whether I win or lose, I don't lose." Wen Yanbo smiled open-mindedly, his eyes were even more like eagle falcons, "But the strength of the two mansions is a little deeper." But in the end, it may end in killing the king. That's when the opportunity really came. ”