The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 2224 The First Steam Engine
Zhao Dongting nodded and said, "Then go and have a look."

Then he followed Li Goudan to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

He was ready for surprises.Because he knew Li Goudan's temperament, the Ministry of Science and Technology must have achieved great results, otherwise, the calm Li Goudan would not be so urgent.

Just what would it be?

Will it be a breakthrough in firearms?

If he hadn't taken into account his status as the emperor, Zhao Dongting could hardly resist asking Li Goudan what kind of surprise he was on the way.

Finally arrived at the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Li Goudan led Zhao Dongting to the depths.

The Ministry of Science and Technology is very large and has now developed into many departments.There are researches on people's livelihood science and technology, there are also researches on military science and technology, and there are many other categories.It has the embryonic form of the future science and technology academy.

Although there are similar laboratories in the top universities of the Song Dynasty, the Ministry of Science and Technology deserves to be the gathering place for the highest technological crystallization of the Song Dynasty.

They have inherited many advanced concepts of Zhao Dongting, besides, they also have the top scientific research personnel, the richest funds and the most advanced equipment.

Zhao Dongting is almost responsive to the Ministry of Science and Technology, because he always understands that the Ministry of Science and Technology is the foundation for Song to lead the world.

And the more it is located in the depth of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the more important the scientific research project is.

Over the years, the achievements made by the Ministry of Science and Technology in many aspects have amazed Zhao Dongting.There are so many whimsical ideas that even he finds it incredible.

All the way to the deepest part of the Science and Technology Department.

When Zhao Dongting saw the innermost house, his heart suddenly beat violently.

What did he realize.

Because he once entered this room and dictated to Li Goudan about the core direction of future technological development.

In his view, the fundamental breakthrough of science and technology lies in the utilization of resources.The innermost room of the Ministry of Science and Technology is for research on resource utilization.

This is the top secret of Song Dynasty, even Lu Xiufu, Zhong Jian and others are not allowed to touch it.

Zhao Dongting's pace was a little faster unconsciously.

In the innermost room, Li Goudan took out the key and opened the heavy iron door.

The sound of rattling iron chains.

It was pitch black inside.

Li Goudan walked in first and pulled down a mechanism.There was also a clattering sound on the roof, and then the light shone in.

In the center of this huge room, there is a huge copper machine.

Zhao Dongting leaned over and knew what it was after only a few glances. His eyes were wide open, and he said to Li Goudan, "This, this is... a steam engine?"

Li Goudan nodded and said, "Yes, this is the steam engine your majesty conceived."

Zhao Dongting was shocked.

Does... the appearance of this steam engine herald the coming industrial revolution of Song Dynasty?
The steam engine is the core. Once it is manufactured, its application will inevitably be invented at a blowout speed.

Machinery instead of labor...

He really never thought that Li Goudan would lead the Ministry of Science and Technology to develop the steam engine in such a short period of time.He asked himself that he couldn't do it.

The steam engine is by no means as simple as it seems on the surface.

His heart was filled with intense joy, and he hurriedly said to Li Goudan: "Quick, show me the blueprint of this steam engine."

Li Goudan's face was also full of excitement, he hurried to the side, picked up a stack of drawings and handed them to Zhao Dongting.

Zhao Dongting took it and looked at it one by one.

Although he didn't study this major in his previous life, he can probably understand the blueprints.

Condenser...Cylinder...

This seems to be a rather complete steam engine.

Is it possible to use steam engines instead of manpower as the propulsion power of sea-going ships?
After Zhao Dongting finished reading the drawings, this year popped up in his mind.

Traffic inconvenience is the biggest problem in this world.And if the steam engine can be used in sea-going ships, the navigation industry will make rapid progress.

In the future, no matter to North America or to the West, the sailing time can be greatly reduced.

And this means that Da Song will be able to control the situation in various places in a more timely manner, and transport resources from all over the world back and forth.

Although Zhao Dongting doesn't want to over-exploit resources at all now, because there is no need.But its significance and impact are definitely extremely far-reaching.

Dasong will have the strength of HNA far beyond the rest of the world.

There are definitely disadvantages as well.

After the use of the steam engine spread, it was no longer difficult for Zhao Dongting to control the development of the world.Because even he didn't understand what the steam engine could be used for.

Will anyone use the steam engine in war?

Will someone take advantage of the use of steam engines to suddenly surpass Da Song in terms of technological strength?

Will Da Song's dominance be challenged by then?
"Dog eggs."

After pondering, Zhao Dongting said, "Don't talk about the steam engine for now."

Li Zhao'en nodded naturally, "I accept the order."

Seeing his dignified appearance, Zhao Dongting couldn't help laughing again, patted him on the shoulder and said, "This is the best birthday gift I have received over the years, and you have not disappointed me."

Looking at Li Zhaoen in front of him, another thought came to his mind.

(End of this chapter)