"Your Majesty is brilliant and strategic, and he will definitely be able to dominate the world."

Pei Huai's words are not sycophants, but he really thinks so.

Since ancient times, those who win the Central Plains win the world.

One is that the Central Plains is the hinterland of China, which is politically superior, and the Yellow River culture is the mainstream of China, and the Yellow River is the mother river, not the Yangtze River.

Hold the righteousness in your hand and reach the Quartet.

The second is the environment, as long as the vast North China Plain is well managed, there is no shortage of food.

Although the south has experienced rapid development in recent years, literati have frequently emerged, but the Central Plains has a profound heritage, a very high proportion of scholars, and a large number of talents.

Therefore, those who have held the Central Plains since ancient times, as long as they are not fools, it is not difficult to unify the world.

Finally, and most importantly, the Qingzhou Army's gang of Qiu Ba is really capable of fighting!

went north to win a great victory, and fed a reassuring pill to a group of scholars.

Although the civilian clique looks down on the martial arts, they also have to admit that they have to rely on the military department to expand their territory.

Han Zhen pointed out: "Less sycophants, more practical things, Chang Yukun and Xie Ding often complained to me, saying that the cabinet is busy with government affairs." ”

"Wechen must be exhausted!"

Pei Huai couldn't hear the meaning of the official's words, and he was overjoyed.

Painting cakes, Han Zhen is becoming more and more proficient now.

While speaking, under the escort of three hundred guards, Long Yuan drove into the city and came all the way to the palace.

It is said to be a palace, but it is actually a mansion.

After taking Jinan Mansion the year before last, many mansions became ownerless, and finally fell into the hands of the government, Chang Yukun sold a batch to enrich the treasury, and also left a few mansions with the best location and the largest scale in case of emergency.

After settling the Zhao Fujin sisters in Licheng, on the second day, Han Zhen led two hundred guards and went straight to Jieshou Town.

In the evening of the same day, he managed to reach Jieshou Town.

"I've seen Your Majesty."

Craftsman Yuan waited in the town early.

Looking at his dark cheeks, Han Zhen patted him on the shoulder: "I've worked hard for you this time!" ”

Craftsman Yuan was grateful: "Thank you Your Majesty for your concern, Weichen is not hard." ”

Since Jieshou Town fell into the hands of Han Zhen, hundreds of Qingzhou troops have been stationed all year round, and they are also under military management.

Just because this place is too important, it is the gateway to Mount Tai.

The prison town on the side looked excited, and said tremblingly: "Weichen has prepared a thin wine to wash the dust for His Majesty." ”

"There's no hurry."

Han Zhen waved his hand, first went to the barracks, and expressed his condolences to the soldiers stationed there.

When they learned that the official family had come to visit them, the soldiers were very happy.

When I came out of the barracks, it was completely dark.

All the way to the only foot shop in the town, Craftsman Yuan said apologetically: "The town is shabby, please ask Your Majesty to be wronged for one night." ”

Han Zhen waved his hand: "I have been poor since I was a child, I have slept on the grass, lived in a broken temple, and climbed ice and snow on the battlefield, which is not so delicate. ”

Following.

Han Zhen got up early as usual, washed up, and after breakfast, he led his guards out of Jieshou Town, and under the leadership of Craftsman Yuan, he followed the newly paved cement path and walked towards the depths of Mount Tai.

The horses' hooves made a crisp sound when they stepped on the concrete road.

Craftsman Yuan said with emotion: "Your Majesty, this cement is really a divine thing, it saves Weichen a lot of trouble, if it is not for the lack of cement, it is estimated that the repair may not be completed until next year." ”

Han Zhen chuckled and said: "Science and technology are the first development force, which is why I have to spend a lot of money to build a military industrial institute." As long as you can make something new, it's worth the extra money. ”

The foundation of Huaxia is thick, and by the time of the Song Dynasty, various technologies were far ahead of the world.

As long as the seeds are sown, it is inevitable that they will blossom and bear fruit.

The development of industry does not depend on one person, but on one generation, or even several generations.

Han Zhen knew this very well, so he founded the School of Engineering.

When sweet potatoes, corn, and potatoes take root and sprout in the land of the Central Plains, when the five grains become eight grains, the conditions for shifting from agriculture to industry are about to be achieved.

Han Zhen is confident that he can wait until that day, he is still young, and he will only be twenty years old after this year's New Year.

Walking on the concrete road, every other mile, you can see a sentry post.

The cement-poured fort was not large, only accommodating three or five soldiers.

This is a clear post, and there is a dark post where you can't see it.

In addition, there are soldiers who are responsible for patrolling the mountains to ensure that no suspicious characters enter the military industrial base deep in the mountains.

After walking for nearly ten miles, I once again bypassed a mountain, and my vision suddenly became wider.

Ahead, there is a flat mountain col.

A small town nestled in a mountain col.

A river runs through the town from deep in the mountains.

More than a dozen tall waterwheels stand in the middle of the river, each connected to a workshop.

A few thick clouds of black smoke shot into the sky from the towering chimney.

"Where's the gunpowder workshop?"

Looking around at the layout of the town, Han Zhen asked.

Craftsman Yuan explained: "Back to Your Majesty, the gunpowder workshop was built in the middle of the mountain. The gunpowder is too dangerous and must be kept away from the town, otherwise in the event of an accident, the whole town will be gone. ”

Han Zhen nodded: "It's good that you know it in your heart." ”

Following the concrete path, the group entered the town.

The town was not small, but there were not many people, except for the craftsmen and their families, only the garrison.

Craftsman Yuan asked, "After a long journey, does Your Majesty rest for a while?" ”

Han Zhen instructed: "No need, lead me to take a look around." ”

"Yes."

Craftsman Yuan turned over and dismounted and acted as a groom for Han Zhen.

"At present, there are a total of 112 workshops in the entire military industrial institute, each with its own strengths and duties. Your Majesty, please see, this workshop is responsible for researching and improving the method of iron smelting and steelmaking. "Iron and steel smelting is a top priority, and it is the cornerstone of military and industrial development.

With the introduction of Craftsman Yuan, Han Zhen's eyes fell on a workshop.

Walking in, a wave of heat came to my face.

Several blast furnaces were emitting bursts of heat, and a master craftsman commanded while taking a pen to record it in an online binder.

Craftsman Yuan was about to step forward, but was stopped by Han Zhen with his eyes.

At this moment, the master craftsman was directing the craftsmen to pour the limestone into the furnace.

Limestone has been used for a long time as a solvent for iron smelting, and its function is to make the impurities in the molten iron adhere to the limestone, forming oxidized slag and making the molten iron more pure.

It was only at this time that the master craftsman found out about the arrival of Han Zhen and the others.

Seeing the dragon pattern on Han Zhen's Xuanse regular clothes, he immediately bowed down: "Wechen has seen Your Majesty." ”

"No courtesy."

Han Zhen smiled at the corner of his mouth and asked, "How's it going?" ”

The master craftsman smiled bitterly: "Don't dare to hide your majesty, I don't have a clue yet." ”

Hearing this, Han Zhen comforted him warmly: "Take your time, don't be impetuous." ”

"Wechen understands."

The heart of the master is warm.

Han Zhen muttered: "Although I am not a craftsman, I also know some iron-smelting skills, which are nothing more than impurities and temperature. ”

"Your Majesty is a pedantic celestial, and Weichen admires it."

The master craftsman was surprised and took the opportunity to pat a sycophant.

He didn't expect the official family to really understand.

Yes, the essence of iron smelting and steelmaking is high temperature and the removal of impurities.

It's easier said than done.

Han Zhen continued: "I have three suggestions, you can give them a try. ”

Hearing this, the master craftsman hurriedly picked up the pen and paper and prepared to write it down word for word.

Han Zhen said what he knew: "First, it is to add fluorite to the molten iron. Second, to improve the bellows, I once ordered someone to make a blower, you can study it, and change it to hydro traction. The third is to replace the fuel with coke. ”

Adding limestone to molten iron has been used since ancient times, but adding fluorite was only discovered during the Ming Dynasty.

But he is completely unclear about the specific period of the Ming Dynasty and the geometry of the proportion of fluorite added.

Including bellows and coke, he only knew what it was, but he didn't know why.

Give a general direction, and let the professionals do their own research.

The master craftsman remembered it, suddenly stopped his movements, and said with a puzzled face: "Your Majesty forgives the ministers for being stupid, but the fluorite and bellows Weichen understand, but what is this coke?" ”

Han Zhen said briefly: "Coke is made of coal, selected refined coal, crushed into the size of stones, and repeatedly washed with water to wash away impurities in the coal. After drying, put it in a sealed kiln and smoulder, which can be made in about ten days. How, you can figure it out for yourself. ”

He didn't know much about how to make coke, but he only knew the general steps.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Wechen wrote it down."

At this moment, the master's eyes lit up, and he couldn't wait to experiment now.

Han Zhen finally advised: "I have patience and money, don't be afraid of making mistakes, don't worry about trying boldly." ”

The master craftsman nodded solemnly and said, "Your Majesty is relieved, and Weichen is saved." ”

"Hmm."

Han Zhen smiled slightly.

After leaving the iron-smelting workshop, under the leadership of Craftsman Yuan, he visited the ordnance, armor, artillery and other workshops.

When he came to the last workshop, Craftsman Yuan hurriedly stopped him: "Your Majesty, you can't enter. ”

"Why?"

Han Zhen said curiously.

Craftsman Yuan explained: "This workshop is responsible for the study of oil, and two days ago the craftsmen extracted a kind of butter from the oil, which is extremely dangerous, and once ignited, the fire is extremely fast, and if it is stored in a tank and ignited, it will explode, and the power is not much worse than that of gunpowder. ”

Petroleum is not a word coined by later generations, it has existed since the Song Dynasty.

Shen Kuo's "Mengxi Writings" has detailed records: [There is oil in the territory of Dun and Yan, and it is said that 'Gaonu County produces fat water', which is also. 】

Yan Erzhou, Yan Erzhou, is the northern Shaanxi region, this place is indeed rich in oil, the reserves are extremely amazing.

The Song people not only knew about oil, but also had a relatively mature excavation process, and were proficient in the use of petroleum, from which paraffin, asphalt, etc. were extracted.

More oil is used in the military.

Zhao Song will be the supervisor, and even invented a weapon for him, called the fierce fire oil tank.

According to the record of "Wujing General Essentials": the fierce fire oil tank, with wrought copper as the cabinet, the lower four legs, the upper row of four rolls, the roll on the horizontal application of a huge cylinder, all with the cabinet communication. The head and tail of the horizontal cylinder are large, the thin tail opens the small hole, as large as millet grains, the head is a round mouth, and the diameter is half an inch. The cabinet is open next to a hole, the reel is the mouth, the mouth has a cover, and it is the oil filling place.

The master craftsman of the prison made clever use of the principle of the bellows to make a flame pump composed of hydraulic cylinders as the main mechanism, and the soldiers pumped the bellows vigorously, and the fierce fire oil could gush out of the copper pipe, and ignited with an open flame to form a fire dragon.

So why is it fading away now?

There are many reasons for this, but the main one is the lack of money.

The money was all used by Song Huizong to build a palace for pleasure, how could there be money for military expenses.

Before Han Zhen's uprising, most of the ordnance in the Zhao and Song armies was still in stock during the reigns of Shenzong and Zhezong.

"Gasoline?"

Han Zhen's eyes lit up and his face showed surprise.

Craftsman Yuan was stunned: "Your Majesty recognizes?" ”

"Hmm."

Han Zhen nodded, without explaining too much.

Judging from the description of Craftsman Yuan, there is no doubt that the so-called butter should be gasoline.

Yellow, the fire is fast, and it will explode in a sealed environment, and it is refined from oil, what can it be if it is not gasoline?

Gasoline extraction is not difficult, not much different from refining distilled spirits, but it is very dangerous.

In a high-pressure and high-temperature environment, if you are not careful, it will cause an explosion.

This is also the reason why Craftsman Yuan desperately stopped Han Zhen and did not let him in.

Hearing this, Craftsman Yuan admired: "Your Majesty is knowledgeable and broad-minded, and Weichen admires it." ”

(End of chapter)