The parts were dismantled one by one, the original position was recorded, and in only half a day, the researchers drew a detailed drawing.

Mark the scale and send a copy of the drawings to the arsenal for production, this is not difficult for the Romanov kingdom at all, they are indeed backward in industry, but there are still factories that should be there, not to mention that the internal combustion engine is not a particularly difficult machine to make.

With the drawings in hand, it took only half an hour for the researchers to restore the internal combustion engine, pour kerosene, and burn the red copper wire.

Pugachev led a group of experts in physics, mathematics, and craftsmen to carefully look at the internal combustion engine, compare the drawings, and quickly understand the operating principle.

"Your Majesty has only given us two and a half days left, but with just such a machine, how can we transform it?"

"Why don't you put this machine on a ship?"

"Idiot! Steamships are something that has existed many years ago, and His Majesty wants something new! It's an invention beyond the Kingdom of Windsor! What kind of invention do you think of building a ship with an internal combustion engine? Can't the Kingdom of Windsor be built? ”

Pugachev slapped the table angrily, he mobilized all the elites of the Academy of Sciences, except for the group that studied alchemy technology, Misha and their tasks were equally arduous and could not be distracted.

From the faces of the experts present, Pugachev could not see a glimmer of hope, the time is too short, research is supposed to be long-term work, three days is just a blink of an eye, the reproduction of the internal combustion engine is already the limit, and it is necessary to invent and transform it on the basis.

Isn't that embarrassing!

But there was no way, Katerina gave the order to die, and Pugachev, who was already weak-hearted, knew that he had no choice, if he could not satisfy Katerina.

Shivered, Pugachev had a chill down his spine, he had seen Katerina's methods, for the sake of the hard work of the past, Katerina would not execute him, there was a high probability that he would be sent to cold Siberia to dig potatoes, the goddess was above.

It is better to go to Siberia and put him to death!

The prisoners there are worse off than dead!

Pugachev was so distraught that he hadn't slept for more than ten hours, as did the other specialists, and as the night wore on, many people were already sleepy and yawned.

"Don't sleep!"

With a bang, Pugachev slammed the table hard and scolded: "Cheer me up!" If you don't come up with a plan, no one is allowed to rest! ”

In order to improve the internal combustion engine, it is necessary to look for the defects of the internal combustion engine, and this is not difficult.

It's definitely easier to find fault than to invent and innovate.

Barnett and Otto's invention of the internal combustion engine is advanced, but it is not the originator of the internal combustion engine, if you really have to trace back to the origin, two hundred years ago the Bourbon Kingdom physicist Huygens invented gunpowder in the cylinder to push the piston to do work is the first internal combustion engine.

Then the steam engine appeared, and Watt improved the steam engine, making the steam engine popular, triggering the first industrial revolution.

Otto and Barnett were able to develop a single-cylinder four-stroke internal combustion engine not by chance, but the inevitable result of historical accumulation, this internal combustion engine has the shadow of other historical machines in terms of construction and parts, and the greatest thing about Barnet and Otto is that they invented the piston four-stroke cycle.

It is extremely difficult to improve such a machine that has come from history, and everyone sighs for a long time.

The house was filled with smoke like a foggy mountain top, and a depressed Pugachev picked up a cigarette, picked up a lighter, and rolled the flint, which rubbed against the flint and burst out sparks, igniting the cotton silk infected with kerosene.

A wisp of flame froze.

"Huh?"

Pugachev looked at the flames, froze for a moment, closed the lid, opened it, and lit it again

Cha!

His eyes widened, the flames gradually became clear in the reflection of his pupils, and Pugachev stood up for a moment, picked up the drawings on the table, and was as excited as if he had discovered a new continent.

He rubbed his hands together and wanted to slap himself, but his hand drew an arc in the air and landed on the face of the old professor on the side.

Syllable!

"Dean, what are you hitting me for?!"

The old professor, who was pondering, was slapped for no reason and looked at Pugachev with a shocked look and was beaten.

"I'm remorseful! I didn't even find such a simple thing! It's still struggling! It seems that I am really old, and I should have thought of it long ago when I was younger! ”

"If you regret it, go and fan yourself! Did I provoke you? ”

"Nonsense, it hurts to slap yourself! I'm already in pain, I can't stop hurting my flesh! ”

Pugachev snorted justifiably and shouted: "Everyone listen to me!" ”

Everyone raised their heads and looked at each other.

Walking up to the machine, Pugachev said loudly: "You see, before starting this machine, it is necessary to burn the red copper wire, and use the temperature of the copper wire to ignite the kerosene to have the effect of ignition, which is too troublesome, can we change the ignition method?" ”

No matter how small the innovation is, it is also innovation, as long as one step can be omitted, it is improvement!

Three days is too short, no matter what, let's fool around first!

"Dean, what do you think?"

"Lenoir's gas internal combustion engine! Have you all forgotten! Pugachev spat out: "Push the piston to do work by igniting a mixture of gas and air!" This is how Lenoir gas engines work! ”

Someone heard Pugachev meant: "Spark plugs? Dean: Do you want to ignite oil and gas with a spark plug? ”

"That's right!" Pugachev excitedly said: "It's too troublesome to burn red copper wire!" Spark plugs are more convenient! ”

Vice President Alexei, who is also a physicist, frowned and said: "The spark plug made of insulating ceramics and two motors can indeed ignite oil and gas, but it is not stable enough!" That's why Barnet and Otto didn't choose spark plug starting! ”

"What do you want to be stable! Your Majesty let us innovate, but did not let us be stable! How is it possible to build a stable and advanced version of the internal combustion engine in just three days? It's a fantasy! ”

Everyone looked at each other, and it has to be said that Dean Pugachev's thinking was really active, and he had grasped the essence of the problem.

Stability is not important, novelty is the key.

Objections were raised: "The basic thing about innovation is to be able to operate, how to ensure ignition efficiency with the use of spark plugs when hot copper wire is put into the combustion chamber to maintain the temperature through subsequent oil and gas deflagration?" ”

An expert in the study of electromagnetic fields spoke at this moment: "On the basis of the internal combustion engine, connect a circuit!" Otto's internal combustion engine needs to heat the copper wire first, and then pull the lever to control the intake valve to start the machine, we can add a switch to the spark plug circuit, as long as the switch is pressed, the spark plug will ignite at a stable frequency, then pull the lever to take in, and the machine can start! ”

Ignore the ignition frequency, ignore the intake gap, as long as the machine can be started and can operate at a stable frequency, you can give Katerina a a delivery!

When cornered, people can always burst into amazing potential, and these young and fat-brained Pugachev did not expect that he would find a trace of the feeling of his youth, when he was in his prime, and he was also a rising star in the academic world, and was named a genius

now

Patting his round belly, Pugachev sighed, sighing and sighing: "Since when have I become like this?" ”

With a plan, Pugachev quickly sent someone to the factory to place an order, asking them to work overnight to make suitable parts, spark plugs and circuits are ready-made, and they can be used temporarily.

On the morning of the fourth day, Katerina personally arrived at the Royal Academy of Sciences, where the airship was parked on Red Square, and the carefully selected Olympians had boarded, but she had to bring a modified internal combustion engine.

"Pugachev!"

Bodrinov pushed open the office door, Pugachev, who was sitting behind the desk, shook slightly, opened his bloodshot eyes, and got up to greet Katerina.

"Your Majesty."

"Are you ready for what I want?"

"Ready, please come with me."

Led by Pugachev, Katerina arrives in the workshop, where three internal combustion engines are placed, one brought by Mavi from London, a replica of the parts produced by the arsenal for assembly, and the last one with an electrical circuit.

The replica was identical to the original, with almost identical parts and very little error, and Katerina glanced at the third combustion engine and asked, "What did you do?" ”

"The original internal combustion engine was ignited with copper wire, and we added a circuit to save the trouble of heating the copper wire for starting"

Pugachev pointed to the switch on the table and said: "As long as Your Majesty pulls down the switch and then flips the intake lever, the internal combustion engine will start!" ”

Katerina did not like nonsense, she walked to the table, put on the rubber gloves handed by Bodlinov, held the brake handle and closed the circuit.

Pop!

The circuit is turned on, the current rushes into the internal combustion engine, the spark plug immediately begins to burst sparks, Pugachev pulls the air intake rod in time, the spark ignites the oil and gas, the machine rumbles and runs, and the piston begins to work up and down.

After observing for a while and making sure that the machine was running smoothly, Katerina nodded with satisfaction: "Very well, Pugachev, you are finally a little younger." ”

Katerina, a five-year-old girl, had heard her father, Peter the Great, praise Pugachev's talent and say that a genius had been born in the Romanov kingdom.

Later, Pugachev's degeneration was unexpected by everyone, since he became the president of the Academy of Sciences, he forgot his original intention, became mercenary, chasing fame and fortune.

Listening to Katerina's appreciation, Pugachev grinned, not knowing whether to be happy or uncomfortable, his chest seemed to be blocked, and he was suffocating.

"Grab your machine and get on the airship." Katerina turned and walked out the door.

"Where?"

"London, of course."

Bodlinov patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Your mission is not over yet, we still have to show your improved internal combustion engine in front of King Arthur." ”

"What? Heading to London for a showcase? ”

Pugachev swallowed and refused, but Bodlinov, who seemed to be holding his shoulders, actually pushed him forward.

"Don't be afraid, just show it, by the way, it's a great opportunity for you to make a big splash in London academia."

Lowering his voice, Bodelinov smiled and said: "Just don't embarrass the Romanov Kingdom." ”

Pugachev was taken on board the airship with a modified version of the internal combustion engine, and until it took off, Pugachev could not come back to his senses, he was so sleepy that he slept less than four hours in three days, and as soon as he got on the airship, he fell asleep, and did not wake up until the third night.

The airship had already entered the airspace of the Kingdom of Windsor, less than a hundred kilometers from London, and Pugachev, rubbing his drowsy head, came to the restaurant to forage for food, and happened to meet Bodlinov.

Mosk, no one is not afraid of Bodlinov, as the supreme commander of the secret police, Katerina gave Bodlinov extremely high powers, he could arrest any official without reporting to Katerina or other departments in advance, and in front of him, even the chief justice had to back down.

Seeing Pugachev, Bodlinov instead showed a hearty smile: "Dean! Come and sit! I'm worried that I don't have anyone to drink with me! ”

Pugachev sat down beside Bodlinov tremblingly, watched Bodlinov pour him a glass of wine, clinked glasses and said, "Eighth Master is reasonable!" ”

After a few glasses of vodka, Pugachev's drowsy head seemed to sober up, and his tense body relaxed, and he began to talk and laugh with Bodlynov.

"What is Your Majesty doing in London this time?"

"Didn't I tell you? Joint tryout with the Kingdom of Windsor! Showing a modified version of the internal combustion engine is just by the way! ”

Bodelinov took a bite of half a sour cucumber, chewed it and said: "Your task is easy, just demonstrate it!" This is a great opportunity to become famous! I kid you not! ”

"Oooh."

Pugachev took a sip of wine and said curiously: "For such a small matter as a joint trial, why does Your Majesty need to go there personally?" Is there another reason? ”

“.”

The wine glass was gently lowered, Bodlinov burped, a cold light flashed in his stunned eyes, stared at Pugachev for a long time, and asked slowly: "You want to know?" ”

"I don't ask, I don't ask."

Pugachev licked his lips, took his glass and drank it down, and the wine suddenly woke up.

"Just don't ask!" Bodelinov laughed and said: "Some things are best not known, and if you know them, you can't say them, and if you say them, you have to bear the consequences, are you right, Dean Pugachev?" ”

"Yes, yes."

A glimmer of dawn shone through the window, and the airship came over London and landed in the western suburbs.

Prime Minister Sean personally greeted him, and the witchers lined up neatly, blocked the perimeter, and cleared the road in advance.

Looking around, Katerina didn't see Arthur's figure, and asked, "What about Father Mavi?" ”

"Your Majesty, Father Mavi?"

Prime Minister Sean had thought of his words in advance, but who knew that Katerina didn't ask Arthur why he didn't come to greet him, but asked about Mavey

"Father Mavi he. Maybe in the church. ”

Sean didn't know the answer either, it was a bit too much.

"Take me to him."

"Your Majesty Katerina, won't you go to see His Majesty Arthur first?"

"Let's go see Father Mavi first."

"Yes."

(End of chapter)