The officials present looked at each other, and secretly sighed that the prince did not deceive me in his words, which was really prescient.

Zhao Er and the others widened their eyes in surprise, and then realized that the challenges they faced were far more arduous than the construction of an industrial zone!

Chu Ze's eyes were like torches, he glanced around the scene, and said, "I have been thinking about this thorny issue for a long time, but it is up to me to make things happen, so I specially summoned you to discuss a feasible plan together!"

As soon as Chu Ze's words fell, an uproar suddenly sounded in the hall.

The officials were talking a lot, and for a while they could not reach a consensus.

"The prince's words are very reasonable." A middle-aged official was the first to say, "Of course, we should start to expand the mining of mineral deposits so that we can provide sufficient raw materials for steam engines."

"But—" a young official shook his head worriedly, "Mining is too dangerous. If an accident happens, it will be a disaster for the lives of the miners."

"That's right, the Fengyang City mining disaster that happened a few years ago, we still remember it vividly." Another official nodded in agreement, "It was a heavy casualty, but it scared everyone. Isn't it even more risky to expand mining now with one hand on the ground?"

"But the miners depend on this mine for their livelihood, and if we don't expand production......

Everyone, you and I said a word, looked at each other, and the embarrassed look showed their eyebrows.

Chu Ze nodded and said, "Of course. Do you remember the mining disaster? According to what I have learned, the key reason for the tragedy was that the internal support of the mine was too poor, and once it collapsed, it was impossible to resist it, and the entire tunnel quickly collapsed."

I saw that his expression was solemn, but there was a majesty and wisdom between his eyebrows.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there are indeed many deficiencies in mining operations in ancient times. I can see that there are many safety hazards in the extensive and disorderly manner." Chu Ze spoke, and said in a calm tone, "However, I have learned some new theories at Beijing University, specifically on how to strengthen the support and protection of mines to prevent mine collapses and other fatal hidden dangers. As long as these new theories are flexibly applied to Fengyang's mining industry, we will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort and greatly reduce the possibility of mining disasters."

At this time, Chu Ze calmly raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

"One of the first things in my new theory is to strengthen the support and reinforcement of the mine." Chu Ze's gaze slowly scanned the field, "This includes a variety of methods, such as using steel supports, wood supports or concrete supports, etc., to support the mine roadway to increase its stability and prevent collapse or landslide."

"New theory? Can the prince popularize it for us?" Zhao Er couldn't help but interject curiously and asked.

Everyone seems to be aware of this thorny dilemma, but they can't figure it out.

"In addition to this, we can also increase the stability of the geological layer by injecting cement slurry or filler material into the mine roadway to fill the fractures in the formation."

Zhao Er suddenly slapped his thigh and said, "Oops, I understand! What the prince said is to strengthen all the supports inside the mine first, just like to stabilize the foundation before building a house, right?"

"Exactly." Chu Ze nodded approvingly and said, "Then there is the means of freezing and reinforcing it. For example, freezing the water in the pit to solidify the water into ice can also increase the stability of the geological layer."

"Of course, the exact measures to be taken will depend on the actual situation of each mine. For example, for mines with good geological conditions, we can also increase the bearing capacity and stability of the formation by driving concrete piles or rebar piles into the pit."

"In short, with these new theories as a guide, I am convinced that as long as we fundamentally solve the problem of support, the risk of mining disasters will be greatly reduced." Chu Ze looked around, his face full of confidence.

When everyone heard this, they were all in awe.

The officials nodded their heads again and again, and said in praise: "What the prince said is sincere, and the words of the new theory are full of insight. We are all old habits that are hard to change, and we need to ask the prince a lot for these new knowledge."

Zhao Er couldn't help but talk eloquently: "On qualifications

, Our miners in Fengyang are all old, but because there are no new tricks, there will be frequent accidents of one kind or another. Now that I have this new theory, I can go back to my old business in the future, and I will have a bright future!"

Li Changji also seized the opportunity to ask, "Then Lord Wang, you said, in addition to reinforcement, what other new tricks are there?"

"Of course, there are still them." Chu Ze nodded, and then said in sonorous words: "The second is to completely reform the current mining methods, so as to reduce the labor intensity of the miners and reduce the risk factor."

"For example, for a long time, mining operations have been carried out by manpower, which is very physically demanding and dangerous. My new theory is that the steam engine should be used instead of manual extraction, which is not only more efficient, but also much safer."

Zhao Er suddenly realized, "Ah, I understand! It's just to let the steam engine help mine and save our manpower."

"Exactly." Chu Ze nodded and said, "But our future measures are far more than that. My goal is to completely modernize the mining industry in Fengyang, from mining to transportation, all relying on machinery and equipment, and then we will be completely liberated from high-intensity repetitive manual labor!"

"The prince is elegant and elegant, and he really teaches me to admire him so much!" When an official heard this, he immediately praised the case.

The scene immediately resounded with a voice of admiration.

The overseer nodded in admiration, "It seems that the prince has long planned the use of the steam engine, and it is a once-in-a-lifetime plan to apply it to mining!"

"Nature, nature." Chu Ze didn't think twice this time, and said with his head held high, "The steam engine will determine the future of Fengyang from now on. I, Chu Ze, have penetrated this time and space, just to let the power of the steam engine be unleashed in my hands and completely change the fate of this dynasty!"

As soon as the words fell, I saw that Li Xing and Zhao Si's bodies trembled, and their eyes suddenly became a little sluggish, as if they had been impacted by something.

The warden and the other officials looked confused, exchanging bewildered glances with each other.

"What the prince said...... I still don't understand it too much." Zhao Er finally couldn't help but ask.

A group of officials were messy in the wind, thinking, did the prince drink fake wine? What does "soul wear" mean?

Chu Ze came back to his senses suddenly, and then realized that what he had just said was a little unspoken.

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