The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1813

[1813. Chapter 1725 Big Breakthrough]

Zhang Heling looked at these countless drawings, and his eyes were already shining.

He knows the goods, and just by looking at the drawings, he can probably understand that his brother has a completely new idea.

While he lowered his head and looked at it seriously, he grinned and said: “Those idiots at Xishan Academy and the Steam Research Institute only think about making ‘treasures’ all day long, but little do they know that the real treasure lies in saving money. , If you can’t save money, what do you want with this treasure? Brother Wei has long disliked these things, but our brothers… are really decent people… How did you think of it?”

Zhang Yanling tilted his head. After thinking for a while: “Brother, I was hungry, so I thought, if there is some porridge, it would be great if one meal can last two meals. When I thought about it, I thought of coal. If there is a pot of coal, one pot can top it. Isn’t it okay to have two pots?”

Zhang Heling’s eyes suddenly widened and he slapped his forehead: “That’s right, that’s right…”

He cheered up: “We brothers, let’s think about it carefully and verify it. If there is any problem, if the drawings are verified to be correct, send them to the Steam Research Institute, and let the Steam Research Institute build one according to the drawings and try it out. Maybe… it will work. I’ve figured it out, and the railway will be repaired in the future. Up, the operating costs are still high, and this is all money…”

When he mentioned money, Zhang Heling couldn’t help but think of all the money that had been robbed of him, and he couldn’t help but burst into tears, and his whole body was filled with tears. He felt like convulsing, but fortunately his strong belief kept him from fainting. He sniffed, wiped his nostrils with his sleeve, and looked like a torch again, carefully examining every piece of data.

After being immersed in this steam engine for a long time, Zhang Heling became more and more familiar with the principles of steam engines. In fact, it couldn’t be simpler. He could already memorize every data of the latest steam engines, so he only took a look at every design in the drawings. , you will know what it is for. The more you look at it… the more interesting it becomes.

Of course, there were many loopholes in Zhang Yanling’s drawings. Zhang Heling occasionally asked one or two questions, and Zhang Yanling answered them one by one. The two brothers immediately showed painful expressions and began to search for alternatives.

In early winter in Luoyang, the wind was biting at night, but the shed had draft from all sides.

The two brothers were so cold that they wrapped themselves in clothes, and their noses ran out again. They wiped them with their sleeves, which made them dry and wet, and wet and dry again.

Two days later, these drawings were packed up and sent to the Capital Steam Research Institute overnight.

The design plans are all in the drawings. Now…the only thing missing is verification.

And verification requires money. Of course, the Zhang family cannot pay for it and let the Steam Research Institute pay for it.

The next day, the two brothers packed their bags again.

Wu Xiong didn’t know whether he was crying with joy or reluctant to leave. Anyway, he was crying. He carried the two Zhang brothers to the ferry. When he saw the two brothers boarding the boat, he cried even harder, so he waved the square scarf on his head.

The two brothers continue heading west.

…………

The things arrived in the capital very quickly, and the Steam Research Institute didn’t care that it received a package from the Zhang brothers.

The big shots in the institute avoid the Zhang brothers like snakes and scorpions!

Everyone has a shadow on these two brothers! These two brothers used to come here every once in a while to ask about the steam engine. Who had the patience to answer them? We all ran out of experiments.

After leaving the capital, they came here to study books every now and then. They asked about various mechanics theories and begged their professors to send them certain materials. Of course, at the end of the letter, he said in a serious way that if it was more convenient, it would be better to send some bacon and dried fruits together.

Although there are people with all kinds of weird tempers in the research institute, such a strange request is unprecedented. What the hell is this person asking for advice, begging for some information and books, and finally asking to send bacon and dried fruits? .

Therefore, no one is willing to accept the package from the Zhang brothers.

If you can’t afford to offend, can you still afford to hide?

Ever since… Zeng Chang, a pink newcomer who had just entered the institute, became the recipient of the package.

He was called by his senior, who praised him heartily, and when he was excited, he took the package with both hands.

Zeng Chang entered the institute not long ago and just graduated from Xishan Academy. He followed his senior to do experiments. Seeing the senior’s entrusting expression on him, and listening to the earnest instructions, Zeng Chang opened the package excitedly, and then… he saw Arrived scattered drawings.

He did not dare to look at them casually, and immediately began to sort them out. There were hundreds of these drawings, which was dazzling. After sorting them out for a day, he finally had a rough idea.

After that, he began to study these drawings, and the more he read, the more he felt… something strange…

This was a brand new design, someone who was sending packages… or Lord Marquis…

What does this mean?

Zeng Chang began to go in and out of the data warehouse, looking for relevant theories as if following pictures.

But he soon discovered that some theories could not be found no matter what.

Zeng Chang took a breath.

At this point, the institute is no longer what it was ten years ago.

Ten years ago, everything was blank, and various theories were put forward, refreshing everyone’s understanding. But now… it is getting harder and harder to come up with new theories.

After all…the people who came before us have walked the road, and the people who come after us increasingly feel that there is no way to go.

But now…

it doesn’t matter.

Zeng Chang did not sneer at this new thing. He found a way to verify it.

It is very simple to verify. Take some old structures in the laboratory, piece them together, and then make some simple devices based on new ideas. You don’t need to build a steam locomotive. You just need to see if it is feasible first. If so, If it is feasible, you need to apply for more funding and conduct in-depth research.

There are a lot of equipment in the laboratory, everything is available, and since it is only for experimental purposes, everything is made do.

Soon…a new thing was born.

Zeng Chang invited several craftsmen to try it.

First, coal was burning, then steam filled the sky, and then… boom…

Zeng Chang recorded the experimental data incredulously, and he found… that his hands were actually shaking.

Shaking badly.

Damn it…

In a traditional steam engine, the cylinder and condenser are integrated, but the change here is very simple, that is, to separate the two. Not only that, an air extraction pump is added to the steam engine. An interlayer is installed on the outer wall. After heating the cylinder wall with competing air, the loss caused by condensation can be greatly reduced.

This thing looks simple… but in fact… it directly subverts the previous research direction of steam engines.

In the past, the research direction of steam engines was to continuously enhance its steam power so that the locomotive can gain greater kinetic energy.

But now… the waste of steam is reduced by reducing the loss of steam, which not only reduces the loss of coal, but the most terrifying thing is… Zeng Chang discovered from the data that the power of the steam locomotive… has increased.

Zeng Chang’s eyes turned red.

He suddenly felt as if he had suddenly entered a new research direction.

The previous theory was not wrong, but just went in the wrong direction.

He took a deep breath.

I excitedly took the data and wanted to find the big names in the research institute.

But then…he realized something.

No, if I take it now, I’m afraid they may not be willing to take a look at it, unless…

the weekly…

Zeng Chang took the test data without hesitation and stayed behind closed doors. Immediately afterwards, a paper was written.

The title of the paper is also a word mentioned several times in the drawings and manuscripts – “efficiency.”

Cost effectiveness theory!

Zeng Chang did not dare to mention his name on the paper. The first author of the paper was Zhang Heling, followed by Zhang Yanling, and finally… he signed his name very selfishly.

Immediately…submitted the article, and then anxiously waited for the results.

………………

“Your Majesty… Your Majesty…”

On this day, a sunny day after the beginning of winter, Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan were doing their homework in the Fengtian Palace.

Fang Jifan, the bachelor of the cabinet, was very leisurely and did not spend much time in the cabinet. Instead, he was a frequent visitor to Fengtian Palace.

At this time, Liu Jin rushed in and said: “Your Majesty, the latest weekly, the latest weekly has arrived.”

Zhu Houzhao is very concerned about weekly magazines. After all, he is also an industry insider. Occasionally Take a look, I have some ideas in mind.

When he heard that the weekly magazine was coming, he opened his eyes slightly and said cheerfully to the other party: “Nowadays, these people are getting more and more dissatisfied…”

As he spoke, he lowered his head casually, and then… his eyes fell on On the first paper, the expression was a little different.

“Huh?”

“Old Fang, come here.” Zhu Houzhao sounded surprised.

Fang Jifan stepped forward and took a look, and immediately understood the reason for Zhu Houzhao’s strangeness.

“In the research institute, is there a dog named Zhang Heling?”

Fang Jifan said seriously: “There is not one in the research institute, but there is one in your majesty’s home.”

Zhu Houzhao said: “Nonsense, what do they know, why do they come to join in the fun? The way of science… is…”

At this point, Zhu Houzhao suddenly fell silent.

Because…

he didn’t have the heart to read the paper. Zhu Houzhao looked down on his two uncles.

But… at the bottom of the paper, a section of test data was quoted. Zhu Houzhao knew very well about steam locomotives. As soon as he looked at the data above, his expression suddenly changed: “Impossible, this is absolutely impossible. After all, the weekly magazine accepted them How much money does it take to post such data randomly?”

Fang Jifan also frowned. In fact… he knew the general principles of steam engines, but the real details were unknown to Fang Jifan even though he had been a man for two generations. He was more like a person. Guidance, pointing out the direction, saying that the principle of steam can build a car, the rest… is the matter of Zhu Houzhao and his countless disciples. Fang Jifan looked like he didn’t understand, and after pondering for a long time, he hesitated and said: “This thing, this thing… ah… um…”

(End of Chapter)