1635 Han style rises again

Chapter 271 War and Peace ([-])

"Big killer?" Qi Tian was stunned, and then laughed, "Well, it can be considered a big killer. However, it may take more than ten or twenty years to make something practical. .”

Qi Tian, ​​Wang Zheng, Song Yingxing and others researched the production and application of steam engines.It took nearly two months and only a simple functional model of an experimental nature was made.

It is to use flames to heat the water stored at the bottom into steam. A small boiler made of iron buckets will boil the water to generate steam, and then rush into the fan blade body through the metal conduit arranged in advance, so that it will start to rotate stably due to the impact of airflow. .The kinetic energy generated in this process will be output through the transmission rod shafts at both ends of the blade body again.Relying on a set of pulleys and ropes to help, which in turn become a continuous power to drive other objects.

The functional model of the steam engine looks very primitive and crude, and the power it generates is not even comparable to the strength of a child.But all of this still made everyone feel very excited.

Considering the research and application of the steam engine, it cannot be accomplished overnight.Moreover, the current basic industry in Hanzhou is still very weak, and the categories are not complete.The materials and parts involved are simply not enough to manufacture a steam engine, even the simplest hoist or water pump.

But Wang Zheng, Song Yingxing and others were not discouraged.They plan to organize the craftsmen and craftsmen of Hanzhou to continue to follow up and study the production and manufacture of steam engine related materials and spare parts, vowing to make a practical machine.

Qitian responded to all their requests, and all the material personnel met them. He also established a Heishan Industrial Research Institute near the steam engine research workshop, and cooperated with other military, steel, material, and equipment production research institutes in Heishan City. The projects are integrated and expected to coordinate and promote each other.At the same time, a team of township soldiers was stationed here to protect the safety of the place and prevent leaks of related research projects.

"It doesn't matter, as long as it is a big killer, even if it takes 20 years, it will definitely be able to deter powerful enemies for our Hanzhou in the future!" Cao Xiong said.

"If this steam engine can be put on board, not to mention that these armed merchant ships in the Netherlands can't fight it, even those professional warships in Europe are no match for it!" Qi Tian said: "Because warships equipped with steam engines don't need to fight against it!" With the help of the wind, it can travel flexibly, and its maneuverability and seaworthiness have been greatly improved. If it is put on a vehicle instead of being hauled by horses, in addition to improving transportation efficiency, it can also quickly reach our expanded southeast coast and inland In this way, it is bound to be able to control the entire Hanzhou continent to a limited extent."

Cao Xiong smiled and listened to Qi Tian's description of the great effect of the steam engine. Although he didn't quite understand how the so-called steam engine could drive hundreds of tons of ships, he knew that everything Qi Tian did was to improve the people of Hanzhou. Strength, enhance the "national strength" of Hanzhou.

"I heard that you often go to the academy?"

"Well, I go to the academy to teach students every few days."

"Wang Zheng's granddaughter teaches in a girls' school, have you ever known each other?"

"...I know." Qi Tian suddenly felt a little ashamed.

"Is she your good match?" Cao Xiong asked with a smile.

"This,...it's okay." For a 17-year-old girl, discussing marriage and her own issues.Rao Qitian has a strong mentality cultivated through countless major events, so he can't help but feel a little embarrassed.

17 years old, in later generations, still a middle school student!Qi Tian actually had a slight sense of guilt in his mind.But he also knew that during this period, it was the most normal thing for men and women to get married at the age of fifteen or sixteen.He cannot break away from this era, and must integrate and accept the folk customs of this era.

Furthermore, the population of Hanzhou is sparse, and there are not many women.As for Wang Zheng's granddaughter, whether it is family background, knowledge, appearance or temperament, at present, Qi Tian is the most suitable marriage partner.

"That's all right, when I'm free, I'll ask Mr. Wang to marry me." Cao Xiong said happily, "You brothers have started a family, established a business, and raised children. I'll be worthy of your dead parents!"

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"Your skill of grilling fish is getting more and more proficient!" Luo Xinru squatted beside the barbecue grill by the reservoir outside Jianye City, resting her cheeks on her hands, staring at the grilled fish constantly turning over on the campfire, swallowing saliva in her mouth , said to Qi Tian without raising his head: "This one, it should be my turn, right?"

Qi Tian looked up at the old people sitting by the reservoir and fishing, then turned his head and said with a smile: "This one must be roasted crispy and delicious, so you can feast on it!"

"Hee hee..." Luo Xinru raised her head and smiled, "Please ask our head manager of Hanzhou to grill the fish, the little girl is a little flattered!"

"It's okay, if you like it, I'll bake it for you forever."

When Luo Xinru heard this, she was startled for a moment, then her face flushed, she lowered her head and continued to look at the grilled fish turned over on the bonfire.

"My uncle has already proposed to your grandfather, you know." Qi Tian asked cautiously.

Luo Xinru didn't speak, still staring at the jumping grilled fish.

"If you have any objections, you can talk to me." Qi Tian could only continue: "I have always believed that the union of a man and a woman should be a matter of mutual affection and mutual interest, and cannot be forced. However, whether it is in Daming or , in my Hanzhou, there are very few couples who are married in this way.”

"Everyone in the world says that women are subordinate to men, so you don't need to consider what they want. However, after all, women also have their own wishes and ideas. In other words, women should be just like men and independent of the world. Our previous society , restraining and oppressing women too much, leading to the current situation.”

"I also know that it may not be possible to change the status of women in ten or twenty years. But I think, starting from the women around me. If you have any ideas, I will definitely respect and support them. Including your future marriage."

Luo Xinru looked at Qi Tian in surprise, never thought that in this world, there would be a saying that women can be independent from men, and the person who said these words was a chief executive of Hanzhou who was in charge of tens of thousands of people.

After contacting Qitian for several months, I just feel that he is more friendly and knowledgeable. He often makes amazing but thought-provoking remarks, and he also has very novel interpretations of certain issues, which is refreshing.

When I was teaching at the Women's School of the Academy, I had frequent contact with Qitian's third sister-in-law Su Miaoyan, and I learned a lot about Qitian during daily chats.In terms of civil administration, he can lift weights lightly; in terms of military affairs, he can also kill decisively; in terms of learning and learning, except for traditional knowledge such as the Four Books, Five Classics, Poems, Books and etiquette, he is very poor, and he can give substantial guidance in other fields, whether it is industrial, peasant, construction, business, or utensil manufacturing. and operation.

What's more difficult is that Qi Tian doesn't have the kind of publicity that makes him a success at a young age. When he interacts with him, he will feel an unprecedented peace and comfort.

Now, Qi Tian actually asked himself if he would like to marry him.But how to answer this question? !
"You burned the fish." Luo Xinru said in a low voice.

"Ah?" I said these words, and waited for a long time. In the end, this clever and beautiful little girl was all focused on this grilled fish!

"Then..., I'll bake another one for you." The little girl didn't answer, because she didn't want to.Qi Tian felt a deep sense of frustration.

"You are... so nice!" Luo Xinru bit her lower lip and said.

Oh, women in ancient times will also send good cards!

Qi Tian laughed at himself, and prepared to put the burnt fish aside and give it to his nephew Qi Yuanshan to eat later.

Unexpectedly, a small pale hand reached out.

"Scorched fish may have a different flavor." Luo Xinru frowned, blinked her eyes, and pouted her mouth. "However, it is forbidden to burn other people's fish in the future!"

She looks like a little girl, how cute she looks!

For a while, Qi Tian suddenly understood the girl's mind, and suddenly felt that in this era, falling in love with a girl in ancient costume is a novel experience.
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"We don't have that much food, so we can't keep these prisoners." Zhou Zuwang, captain of the township barracks, said: "Although they only eat a little every day, it's a waste, and we have to eat less.

Xu Chuanxing heard the words and looked at Qi Dalu. Although he felt that what Zhou Zuwang said was cruel and explicit, he more or less agreed with his statement in his heart.

Since the shocking explosion near the city gate that night, the Dutch did not organize another attack, and occasionally fired a few shells below the city every day to show that they still had the initiative on the battlefield. The troops of more than 900 people were all destroyed in the city of Dili after the violent explosion, which made the attacking Dutch army feel a little scared.For the remaining more than 1000 people, let alone the native servants who dare not attack the city, even the Dutch mercenaries have given up their thoughts of breaking through Dili City and looting as much as they want.

After more than ten days, the Marine Corps and rural soldiers in Dili City began to worry about the dwindling food supply.According to the current consumption situation, the food in the city can last for more than 20 days at most, and it is still under the condition of two meals of gruel every day.

"Among the captives, there are more than 80 Dutch (mercenaries). If all of them are dealt with, they may retaliate against them in the future." Qi Dalu said.

"So what about revenge?" Zhou Zuwang said indifferently: "Anyway, I won't be a prisoner. If I can't hold on in the city, I'll kill myself first."

"However, there are still more than 700 soldiers and immigrants in the city." Qi Dalu said dissatisfiedly: "Are they all going to die with them?"

"Even if you don't die, you will definitely be tortured by the Dutch." Zhou Zuwang said: "It's better to be happy then."

"Maybe we can take these prisoners and ask the Dutch for food."

"Then the Dutch know that we are short of food!" Zhou Zuwang said: "They will not come to attack the city, and they can take Dili City after we starve to death."

"Anyway, we are also short of food, so we can't last long. Why don't you try and sell these Dutchmen to them for some food."

"But the Dutch commander is not a fool. Knowing that we are short of food, he will agree to exchange food for prisoners?"

Xu Chuanxing watched Qi Dalu arguing with Zhou Zuwang, and he kept thinking in his heart whether he should kill all the captives and live longer, or use the captives to try to exchange food with the Dutch.It seems that no matter which method is used, it is not very reliable.Is it true that more than 700 of us are buried with Dili City?
"How about..." Zhou Zuwang hesitated for a moment, then looked at the two chief officers of the Marine Corps, "How about taking these captives... as rations?"

"How dare you!" Qi Dalu stood up, stretched out his hand and drew out a dagger, and put it on Zhou Zuwang's neck, "We are humans! Not animals!"

(End of this chapter)