In the tenth year of the Shenlong Empire, the Imperial Royal Academy of Sciences was in the royal experimental field in Fengtian, and the senior officials of the empire gathered, and the student representatives of various academies were also fortunate to participate in this epoch-making scientific experiment. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The mining industry in the Dragon Empire, especially the coal mines, has grown to a considerable size. Especially in the mines of the Far East, it is difficult to meet the requirements of removing groundwater from mines by manpower and animal power alone. And there is an abundance of cheap coal as fuel on site. The need for reality has prompted many people to devote themselves to the exploration and experimentation of "lifting water with fire".

After this request was submitted to the Imperial Academy of Sciences, Shen Zhi and Long Shengshi set up a special research group to carry out research based on Long Shengshi and the experimental results of others. Scientific experiments are a step-by-step process that cannot be done in one step. Long Shengshi and others repeatedly experimented and made a primitive vacuum steam engine to pump water out of the mine. In this steam engine, the valve is closed after the steam is introduced into the cylinder, and then cold water is sprinkled into the cylinder, and when the steam condenses, a vacuum is created, and the air pressure on the other side of the piston pushes the piston. A rod deep into the shaft is attached to drive a pump in the mine. The movement of the piston of the steam engine is transmitted through this rod to the piston of the pump to pump the water out of the well.

Later, Shen Zhi separated the cylinder from the condensing cylinder through a valve, and this improvement improved the efficiency of the steam engine. It's just that these early vacuum steam engines were limited in efficiency, but they were safer because they had lower pressures and the machine contracted inward rather than exploding outwards in the event of material damage. Their efficiency is limited by external air pressure, cylinder deformation, efficiency and condensation capacity for combustion and boiling. The theoretical maximum efficiency is limited by the relatively low boiling temperature of water at ordinary atmospheric pressure. In order to solve this problem, Long Shengshi racked his brains and had no way.

He told Yan Nianzu and Yaozu about this, and Yaozu also did a test by himself according to Long Shengshi's ideas, and sure enough, the result was the same, no matter how it was improved. One day, Nian Zu suddenly said: "When I see boiling water, the lid of the pot will be lifted as soon as the water is boiled, what is the reason for this?" ”

This sentence immediately opened the train of thought of Long Shengshi and Yaozu, so the experiment of using high-temperature and high-pressure steam to power the steam engine was carried out rapidly. The results of the test were satisfactory, and the efficiency of the steam engine was greatly improved. But this steam engine is much more dangerous than a vacuum steam engine. During the experiment, there were several explosions, which caused many major accidents. After a lot of observation and experiments, Yaozu even put the lid of the kettle with an exhaust hole, and finally he invented the safety valve. The safety valve is to release the air and reduce the pressure when the pressure is too high. Together with Long Shengshi and Shen Zhi, he summed up a set of experience and safety rules for construction, operation and maintenance, so that the efficient and safe steam engine was officially finalized.

Since the invention of the steam engine, with the continuous improvement of technology, the steam engine has not only been widely used in the mining industry, but also has been rapidly promoted in smelting, textile, machine manufacturing and other industries, and the Shenlong Empire has ushered in the dawn of the industrial revolution. And this experiment is a new challenge, to change the status quo of human use of animal power for thousands of years, to replace animal power with machinery, that is, the operation test of the first steam locomotive of the Shenlong Empire.

The experimental site had already been paved with railroad tracks, and a steam locomotive made entirely of steel was parked on the tracks with black smoke, and the huge size made people feel terrified at the sight of it. Behind the locomotive, thirty carriages converted from iron-walled cars were filled with stones, and the total weight reached more than forty tons. Such a carrying capacity cannot be pulled by cattle and horses, and now it has to be pulled by a strange steam locomotive, and everyone is skeptical, can this work?

Nian Zu, Jizu, Yaozu, Long Shengshi and Shen Zhi took a few people and beat the locomotive with a hammer to do the inspection. Although previous tests have proven to be safe and efficient, several people can't help but be nervous in the face of today's situation.

Long Shengshi: "Master, there is no problem after checking everything. ”

Shen Zhi: "Well, this time I will operate it myself for the teacher, and you will leave." ”

Long Shengshi: "Master ......"

Shen Zhi: "Don't say it again, the experiment is dangerous, you are still young, if I have something to do with you, the experiment can still be carried out." Be obedient, you know where to put the teacher's notes, if there is an accident, you will continue to study, and you must succeed. This is a major event that will benefit the empire for generations to come, and it will not work without paying the price. Okay, leave right away. ”

Shen Zhi put on a jumpsuit, put on a helmet and put down his armor, climbed into the cab in a few steps, and sounded the whistle.

Woo woo, the deafening sound announced the start of the experiment, Yan Hui in the stands had already stood up, he saw that when the locomotive emitted white steam, Nian Zu Chengzu and Long Shengshi had already jumped on the locomotive, and Yaozu was about to go up, but was kicked by Nian Zu.

"Yaozu, you give me a look, you dare to come up brother has nothing to do."

"Big brother, second brother, be careful~~~~~

Yan Hui stopped Yuan Yuan, Wen Wen'er and Xiao Yue, who were crying, and said solemnly and firmly: "My son is no different from the son of ordinary people, other people's sons sacrifice their lives for the empire, and my sons can too." And they should do it better than others, because they were born with the mission of building empires. ”

Yan Hui's words made everyone excited, and they all stood up and shouted and cheered.

Shen Zhi held the joystick, looked at the coal filling into the boiler while not forgetting to observe the ancestors and step-ancestors behind, and looked at Long Shengshi, who recorded the data, with tears in his eyes, but his heart was full of pride. Listening to the tsunami-like cheering of the mountains, he shouted: "Work hard for the empire!" Long live the Empire! Long live Your Majesty! ”

"Long live the Empire! Long live Your Majesty! ”

Woo woo woo ~ ~~~, empty empty, empty. The locomotive slowly started with thick black smoke, and the speed became faster and faster, and the thirty carriages were dragged by the locomotive, and also slid slowly from stationary, and finally under the drag of the locomotive, they rushed up at a gallop.

"It worked! Long live the Empire! ”

People cheered and jumped and threw the things in their hands into the sky casually, and Yan Hui hugged Yuan Yuan, Wen Wen'er and Xiao Yue, and the tears in their eyes flowed wantonly. He understood what the appearance of the steam engine meant, that meant the arrival of the industrial age, that the empire was at the peak of the era, and that the empire was strong, how could this not make him excited.

Shen Zhi and the others were carried in front of Yan Hui by the excited crowd.

Shen Zhi: "Your Majesty, the minister does not disgrace his mission, the minister ~~~, succeeded ~~~~"

Yan Hui hugged Shen Zhi tightly in his arms, and held Long Shengshi, Nian Zu, Cheng Zu and Yao Zu in his arms one by one.

"This is the greatest moment of the Dragon Empire, and it is also a moment that will surely shine through the ages, and I feel honored to be a witness to this moment. I hereby announce that I will confer on Shen Zhi the Order of the Holy Empire of the First Class of the First Class, and will be appointed President of the Imperial Academy of Sciences, and will be made the Duke of the Kingdom. Prince Yan Nianzu was awarded the Order of the Holy Empire of the first and third class, King Yan of Cangshan was awarded the Order of the Holy Empire of the first class and the third class, King Yan of Yan was awarded the Order of the Holy Empire of the first class and the Order of the Holy Empire of the first class and the first class of the Holy Empire. ”

"Subjects of the Dragon Empire, what we are witnessing here today is not just a machine, nor is it just because it can quickly transport large quantities of supplies everywhere. What we are witnessing is the spirit of exploration of the empire's courage and perseverance, which is the foundation of the empire's long-term stability and strength, and it is also the spirit of the empire. Subjects, let us always maintain this spirit and build the empire into a prosperous, strong, and happy homeland, a homeland for all. Let the glory of the empire shine forever. ”

"Long live Your Majesty! Long live the Empire! ”

The success of the steam locomotive test announced that the Shenlong Empire had left all the countries of the world far behind, and the envoys of various countries who participated in the experiment all knew in their hearts that the Shenlong Empire had become the only overlord in this world. Subsequently, envoys from various countries signed memorandums of cooperation with the Shenlong Empire, and some small countries simply followed the example of the Nanyi White Elephant King and joined the Shenlong Empire.

The most excited was Manggul, who, at Almatan's repeated pleas, signed a contract with Manggul to build the Manggul Railway. The Shenlong Empire also began a large-scale construction of railways. With the railroad, there is a strong artery that not only binds the huge empire together, but also strengthens the empire's dominance. The defense zone of the Imperial army was again adjusted, according to the planned railway line. Zhou Ruhai said humorously: "This is to install Hot Wheels on the imperial army." ”

In the Weiguo Mansion in Fengtian City, Bai Rilun sat alone in the study, and he also participated in today's experiment, and the strength of the Shenlong Empire made him feel scared from the bottom of his heart, and it also made him feel unwilling. This should have been his empire, this should have been his glory, but now it has become Yanhui's, which makes Bai Rilun's heart swell with jealousy.

But only jealousy is useless, and today's Rilun is under the fence, and there is no freedom at all. The Shenlong Empire still took good care of him, and allowed Baolig to come to Mukden to accompany Rilun. But Bai Rilun refused, he was afraid that his son Hubil would be intimidated by the power of the Dragon Empire and would be attracted to the culture of the Dragon Empire. Bai Rilun has no doubt about this, just look at his eldest brother Bayintu. Now Bayintu has become a subject of the empire through and through, and he is also a squire of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the official residence of the five grades, and the high crown of the empire has made this Khan, who once held a sword on a prancing horse on the grassland, become a humble gentleman and a capable official, and he also won the Imperial Medal of Honor for organizing profits in various constructions. Not long ago, he actually brought a girl from the empire to see Greil, and it seems that he plans to take root in the empire.

The enemy is not terrible, what is terrible is that the enemy is not only strong but can also turn his own people into their people, and this is the most terrible place.

Bai Rilun missed Paulig and Hubil very much at this time, and he hated to put on his wings and fly back to them.

In the Great Khan City of the Far East, Richard handed over an assault gun to Khubil.

"Prince, assault guns have been made, mortars and field guns have been made, and we can build a strong army."

Hubil stood up abruptly and said: "Uncle Richard, my teacher, install the artillery on the Urakan defense line, put the production of assault guns and artillery in the old camp, and order the army to train secretly after the equipment is transported into the barracks, and not to take it out in normal times." There is also a need to send craftsmen to Hanhai Country, and by the way, they will send equipment, which will be disassembled and sent. Now that we are being looked at to death, only by making Hanhai Kingdom strong can we reduce our pressure. ”

"My Khubil, you have grown up, and your wisdom is enough to take on great responsibilities, so do as you say."

"Can you bring my father Khan back?"

Richard shook his head and said, "Whether the Great Khan can come back or not is up to that person. ”

"But I'm going to marry Su Zhe, and Father Khan should come back."

"That's a reason, I'll go and discuss it with Uqimai." (To be continued.) )