The distribution of rivers in the territory of the Moon-to-Moon Empire is relatively concentrated, except for an inland river that runs from east to west, and there are few large rivers in the rest of the country. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

This inland river that runs through the east and west is called the Lan River, and it has a great "status" in the transportation system within the territory of the Empire. According to statistics, nearly seventy percent of the various types of transportation within the empire are completed by relying on the Lanjiang River, or are transferred to the Lanjiang River.

Therefore, ships are an important means of transportation within the territory of the Moon Empire! Any technological improvement that can improve the efficiency of ship transportation will be of extraordinary significance to the Moon Empire!

For example, instead of relying on human paddles to propel boats, instead of relying on steam engines to drive oars. This change not only saved the ship manpower, but also helped to increase the speed of the ship (the oars swung by a steam engine were significantly faster than the oars were swung by man).

What does less manpower and faster speed mean? So, as soon as they confirmed that the ship was really moving under the impetus of the steam engine, they became excited. The five big men hugged each other, jumping and jumping.

Although the image crystal can only record images, not sounds. However, Yin Yue could still see from the excited expressions of this group of people, and felt their mood at this moment! Yin Yue looked at the five craftsmen who were crying with joy and fell silent.

This image was recorded by Erchen's subordinates ten days ago. After that, because the twelve brothers' people increased their guards, the sons were not able to get new images. Yin Hao let go of the magic trick in his hand and reported to Yin Yue respectfully.

However, according to the latest news that Erchen learned last night, the twelfth brother has ordered someone to start building a new type of cargo ship. This latest type of cargo ship abandons the manual paddle mode of travel, and instead uses a steam engine to drive the water wheel to row forward. ”

"This kind of water wheel is shaped like a water wheel. However, the hydro wheel wheel is rotated by the impact of the current. The water wheels on this new type of cargo ship are driven by steam engines. ”

In fact, the shape of the cargo ship built by Yin Shuo's subordinates resembles a broadside paddle steamer. It is a paddle wheel which can rotate by attaching blades to the outer circumference of the runner. The steam engine drives the runner to rotate, and then the blades on the runner pluck the surface of the water, thus gaining the power to move the boat forward.

Although the energy conversion rate of this type of ship is not high, the speed of travel is far inferior to that of turbine-powered boats. But compared with human-powered boats, it has a unique advantage!

"What are Shuo'er going to do with this new type of cargo ship?" Yin Yue asked.

As the manager of the Moon-By-Moon Empire, Yin Yue certainly hopes to be able to promote this new type of cargo ship in large quantities. Although he was asking Yin Hao about Yin Shuo's attitude at this time, everyone understood that Yin Shuo's attitude, how could Yin Hao know everything?

Therefore, Yin Yue's question is not actually to know Yin Shuo's attitude towards the new cargo ship, but to tell Yin Hao what attitude he wants Yin Shuo to treat the new cargo ship. At the same time, if Yin Shuo's attitude towards the Nova Steamship is not satisfactory to Yin Yue, then Yin Yue doesn't mind Yin Hao's "acting cheaply"!

Regarding the implied meaning of Yin Yue's words, Yin Hao obviously understood it very well. So he bowed down and replied, "Erchen has already sent someone to infiltrate the shipyard of the Twelfth Brother, and when the first batch of new cargo ships are launched, he will be able to master the manufacturing process of new cargo ships." ”

"Well, if necessary, transfer the manufacturing process of the new cargo ship to the Ministry of Industry, so that the Ministry of Industry can manufacture it in large quantities!" Yin Yue showed great interest in the new cargo ship. Obviously, as a ruler, Yin Yue understands the importance of transportation!

"Erchen understands. However, Erchen believes that it is no longer necessary to forward it to the Ministry of Industry. Yin Hao smiled slightly and continued, "Today on the Invitation Yue Tower, the Twelfth Brother has announced the production process of the steam engine, and the appearance of the new cargo ship has been displayed on the spot. ”

"Ao?Shuo'er, how can he be so knowledgeable?" Yin Yue was slightly surprised to hear that Yin Shuo had announced the production process of the steam engine to the world.

Although, as a ruler, Yin Yue appreciated Yin Shuo's approach. But as a father, Yin Yue can't help but feel pity for Yin Shuo.

On the one hand, Yin Yue hoped that more people in the Moon Empire would master the production process of steam engines. Because in this way, the steam engine can be used in large quantities in the territory of the Moon Empire.

Imagine boiling a pot of hot water with a little animal fat to make a loom run like a fly, weaving cheap cotton cloth, and driving a ship to paddle and make a cargo ship sail fast on the water.

If this "method of boiling water" can be popularized on a large scale, then the prosperity of the Month by Month Empire is just around the corner!

However, while thinking about the empire, Yin Yue, as Yin Shuo's father, cannot but think about Yin Shuo's future. Although people outside think that Yin Yue is taking a wait-and-see attitude towards the matter of the princes competing for the throne, Yin Yue herself knows it.

From beginning to end, the ideal heir in Yin Yue's heart was only Yin Hao. Behind the illusion of watching the changes seen by outsiders, Yin Yue has actually been secretly helping Yin Hao all along.

At the beginning, it was to provide people and things for Yin Hao. Later, it became a suggestion for Yin Hao. Until now Yin Hao has been able to take charge on his own, Yin Yue still asks Yin Hao to report to him regularly what he thinks, thinks, and does.

In this way, the so-called struggle for the throne has become a recruitment exam that has long been predetermined. All the contention and competition are just a formality.

Under Yin Yue's dark box operation, whether it is Yin Peng, the third prince who has accumulated a lot of money and is talented, or Yin Shuo, the twelve princes who are opportunistic and prominent, they are destined to be only a stepping stone for the eldest prince Yin Hao to ascend the throne.

The reason why Yin Yue did this was to let his successor walk more steadily when he inherited the throne, and stand higher after inheriting the throne!

Yin Yue knew that when Yin Hao stood at the peak as he expected, whether it was Yin Peng, Yin Shuo, or other princes, they would usher in a tragic ending.

Although Yin Hao had already promised Yin Yue that he would spare the lives of his younger brothers no matter what. However, as a father, Yin Yue still hopes that her children can live better in the future.

In Yin Yue's view, the only hope that Yin Shuo can live a better life in the future is the steam engine in his hand! As long as the production method of the steam engine is not revealed, then Yin Shuo will be able to live without food and clothing for the rest of his life.

As a father, Yin Yue certainly hopes that Yin Shuo will be able to worry about food and clothing in the future. But as the emperor of the Moon-Seeking Empire, Yin Yue can't just think about his own son! )