Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 528
In the study of the Su Mansion.

Su Chen took out a large drawing paper. On the drawing, there were levers, gears, water flow, large hammers, large blades, lathes, and chains, which seemed to be sketched together in an uncomplicated manner.

Xu Qingwan looked at the lifelike monochrome charcoal drawing with an incredulous look, and asked in doubt, "This is..."

Su Chen explained: "This is what I conceived. It's called a hydraulic forging machine. When iron is smelted, it is used to create carbon elements in wrought iron. Although iron smelting technology was mature in the Tang Dynasty, removing charcoal is still a must." There are deficiencies, and the scrap rate is high. I have seen the Shu army... The weapons of the Tang army, the mineral impurities in it are still very high, because in the quenching and beating casting, the fire temperature is not enough, the strength of the forging is not enough, and the efficiency of manpower is low, so it cannot be formed. Batch normalization.

If water conservancy is used instead of manpower, it will be a big improvement. Hydraulic casting machines, hydraulic cutting machines, hydraulic stamping machines, hydraulic bending machines, etc. can completely solve these problems. Mass production, standardized sizes, once they are put into operation in Jiangnan Tangguo , within a few years, it will be a leap forward, and it will far surpass the Song Dynasty of the Central Plains and other princes in terms of military industry, weaponry, and large-scale equipment. "

Jinling, Runzhou, etc., rely on the Yangtze River, and there are many diversions, such as the Qinhuai River, the Yangtze River, etc., with well-developed water systems, which can greatly borrow water resources.

Su Chen has seen the modern world history, the modern development of Europe, and it is very closely related to the hydraulic lathe, even as a milestone.

According to European industrial history, the earliest water hammer appeared in the 70th century. The lever hammer or drop hammer was first used in Siege Grande, Germany. The shaft of the water wheel is parallel to the hammer shaft, and the end is a cam to raise the hammer shaft to the fulcrum. Between the hammer and the hammer head, this hammer works at a speed of [-] strokes per minute and is capable of lifting larger hammer heads.

Later, the tail hammer appeared, the forging speed was 200 times per minute, and the hammer head weighed 50 to 250 kilograms, which greatly solved the forging process and made mass production possible, thus opening the prelude to the industry.

At the end of the fifteenth century, hydraulic stamping machines and hydraulic casting machines appeared one after another, providing material conditions and possibilities for the invention and creation of steam engines later.

Su Chen felt that with his current ability, building a steam engine was like building a castle out of thin air without explaining it.In addition to not knowing the details enough, there are no corresponding parts, bearings, pistons, etc. at all.

Therefore, he decided to put Tang's industrial research on the hydraulic body, including hydraulic casting machines, press brakes, etc. If they are manufactured within a few years and put into use, then the weapons, armor, iron ships, etc. will be a leap.

Xu Qingwan listened to Su Chen's continuous explanation, talking about hydraulic lathes, hydraulic applications, etc., and her heart was greatly shocked.

"Harnessing the power of water and nature, for our own use, to solve man-made problems...."

When Xu Qingwan heard this, she already understood Su Chen's thoughts.

That is, many things that cannot be achieved manually can be replaced by hydraulic power and applied to repetitive mechanical work, which is more durable and continuous than human power.

"I'm afraid it will not be easy to realize these things."

Xu Qingwan frowned. This is a big project, which requires digging canals to divert water, and building a workshop to cooperate with it. It also requires many parts to be assembled into machinery, which requires the help of a large number of craftsmen.

"Yes, it's not easy. It's not enough for me alone. More craftsmen and young scholars are needed to join in and study these technologies in order to promote technological change, save costs, manufacture more items, and achieve prosperity. to the point of!"

Su Chen also mentioned the difficulties. He would definitely not be able to do it by himself.

His knowledge has these thoughts, because he only read some books and documentaries in his memory. He is not a student of mechanical engineering, so he cannot be so meticulous. He can only mobilize some skilled craftsmen from the people, and also some scholars who are interested in "science and engineering" , Accept his arithmetic and thinking, devote himself to scientific research, and let talented people who are proficient in this industry do collective research to make mechanical equipment with good performance.

Comparing Su Chen to people of this era, it's not how strong his hands-on ability is. His greatest advantage is cognition!
Based on the modern knowledge system, the cognition formed is beyond comprehension or imagination by people of this era.

It has been more than 1000 years to recognize this thing. Once you have the opportunity to use it, it will play a miraculous effect.

This night, Xu Qingwan had a completely new understanding of Su Chen's ability to investigate things, and she admired it even more, and she also strengthened her idea of ​​joining the Tiangong Academy to be able to accompany Su Chen to benefit the world.

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The next day, Su Chen went to the office normally, and first went to the Imperial Academy to report.

The Hanlin Academy was established in the early Tang Dynasty. It is a court worship institution. It accommodates talents in literature, classics, divination, medicine, monks, calligraphy and painting, and chess. Its main task is to accompany the emperor on banquets and entertainment. One person with deep seniority is the Imperial Academy.

After Emperor Xianzong of the Tang Dynasty, Hanlin scholars were often promoted to prime ministers.After the establishment of Hanlin Academy, there was a clear division of labor with Zhongshu Sheren Academy.Hanlin scholars drafted imperial edicts on the appointment and dismissal of generals and ministers, announcements of amnesty, orders for conquests, etc. External system.

But at present, the Southern Tang Elementary School is not so complicated. Xu Xuan is in charge of the middle school dormitory and the Hanlin Bachelor Chengzhi.

When Su Chen saw Xu Xuan, he felt very cordial, because they met in Runzhou half a year ago.

For Xu Xuan's talent and learning, Su Chen also admired him from the bottom of his heart, this is the person with the strongest cultural reserve in Southern Tang Dynasty.In the history of ancient literature, "Shuowen Jiezi", "Wenyuan Yinghua", "Taiping Guangji", etc., were all edited and edited by this person, which greatly promoted and contributed to ancient literature.

"Su Chen, I know that although you are very talented and learned, if Jiangzuo's talent rises, you will monopolize it, but you don't like to study exegesis, epigraphy, etc. It seems that you are more interested in studying things, which is really a waste of your talent. Well, if you are willing to stay in the Hanlin Academy and follow Xu to study articles, interpret characters, exegesis, etc., maybe you can become a master in the literary world of this era, not only limited to the transmission of poems, but also to continue learning for the past saints, and even become a sub-sage in the future Man in the mantle!"

Xu Xuan loves talent, for Su Chen, he doesn't study the theory of sage well, and spends his whole day studying things and small inventions, which feels a bit of a waste of energy. One of the brightest literary masters.

At present, Su Chen's poems and articles are already famous, and they are destined to be passed down. If he can study the study of sages, he may become a great writer who will appear in hundreds of years, comparable to poets and poets. .

"I think the most urgent thing to do is to save the Southern Tang Dynasty. It is the means of Gewu. With advanced equipment, more material wealth can be created, and the people can be rich and strong, so that they can survive." Su Chen explained his point of view in this way.

Xu Xuan shook his head slightly: "Su Chen, you should have heard the philosophy of "Tao Magic Tool", the tangible "tool" comes from "skillful art", and the "art" must conform to the "law", and the "law" must be based on "Tao", so the main purpose of Tao Te Ching is to "use Tao to control art", that is, to use morality to carry wisdom. Only by using methods, skills, and tools can we achieve extraordinary things and accomplish great things, and we should not put the cart before the horse."

(End of this chapter)