My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 697 The Steam Engine
"Huchichi~huchichi..."

The steam engine is roaring, the flywheel is rotating, the high temperature in the boiler is radiating outward, and occasionally a few wisps of steam leak out from the joints of some pipes.

But these do not affect the operation of the steam engine. Under the huge driving force of the steam, the entire steam engine operates very smoothly.

Zhu Zhanhe stood in front of the steam engine, looking at the rapidly rotating machine, and clenched his fists in excitement. The success of the steam engine represented the beginning of the industrial revolution, and also represented that the change of the entire society would start from here.

"Your Highness, the steam engine has been running smoothly for an hour. We need to stop and check!"

Tao Qiong also reported to Zhu Zhanhe with excitement at this time. The original goal Zhu Zhanhe set for them was to let the steam engine run smoothly for an hour, and it has now been achieved.

Next, they need to check. If there is no problem with the steam engine and it can continue to run, it means that they have exceeded the task and can even try to put the steam engine into formal operation.

"Okay, I also want to see if there is any problem inside!"

Zhu Zhanhe nodded immediately, and then someone put out the coal under the boiler, and the water in the boiler slowly stopped boiling.

Finally, when the machine cooled down, Tao Qiong and the others began to inspect the entire steam engine bit by bit. Some parts had to be dismantled and inspected, and they even had to knock on it to listen to its sound. It is said that experienced craftsmen can distinguish the parts from the sound. Are there any hidden injuries inside?
Zhu Zhanhe also stepped forward to inspect it in person. The cylinder and transmission couplings were the focus of his inspection. They were also the most prone to problems before. They have also been improved many times. Not only have the materials been strengthened, but some designs have also been redesigned. Revise.

Now after an hour of operation, the cylinder and connecting shaft were intact, which made Zhu Zhanhe breathe a sigh of relief. As long as they were fine, the steam engine would not have major problems.

"Your Highness, everything is fine with the steam engine. We...we really succeeded!"

Tao Qiong personally inspected all the parts, and finally shouted to Zhu Zhanhe with tears in his eyes.

"Good! Good! Great!"

Zhu Zhanhe also said "yes" three times in a row, and then ordered again: "Install the steam engine, continue to ignite it, and test its limit for how long. Don't be afraid of damage!"

"This is!"

Tao Qiong was obviously a little reluctant to give up. After all, this was a steam engine that they had spent a lot of time and energy to successfully develop. But if they followed Zhu Zhanhe's instructions, they would not give up until the steam engine was damaged. Otherwise, how could they test it? Its limit?

But Tao Qiong also knew that after the steam engine was successfully developed, it would definitely have to be put into practical use, and it might take several days to turn around. Therefore, if the limits of the steam engine were not known, it would not be put into practical use at all.

So Tao Qiong immediately worked with the craftsmen to reinstall the overhauled steam engine, and then continued to ignite it. Listening to the smooth roar of the steam engine, Zhu Zhanhe nodded with satisfaction.

"Tao Qiong, if there is no problem with this steam engine and we want to mass-produce steam engines next, do you have any problems?"

Zhu Zhanhe asked Tao Qiong again.

The steam engine in front of us is only experimental in nature. It relies on the dexterous hands of craftsmen to polish the machine bit by bit. If it is to be mass-produced, it must not be produced using this method, otherwise the efficiency will be too low. "There will indeed be some problems in mass production. I need to discuss it with the craftsmen, but even if I encounter problems, I am confident that I can solve them!"

Tao Qiong said very confidently.

He participated in the entire development of the steam engine and was familiar with every step. Therefore, when it came to mass production, he also knew which links might have problems, but they were not insurmountable.

"As long as you have confidence, I'll leave the steam engine to you. Report anything to me in time!"

Zhu Zhanhe said and patted Tao Qiong's shoulder again.

At the beginning, Tao Qiong was so focused on flying to the sky that he even risked his life for the sake of heaven. It was this persistence that moved Zhu Zhanhe, so he helped Tao Qiong escape the crime afterwards and brought him to Dahan. Now he has indeed lived up to his expectations. My own trust in him.

After only two days of testing the limit of the steam engine, it had to be stopped because the steam engine workshop was right next to the Ministry of Works. The steam engine kept ringing all day long, and the officials of the Ministry of Works were going crazy.

Finally, at the strong request of officials from the Ministry of Industry, the steam engine had to be sent to the spinning workshop. As long as the water-powered spinning machine here was slightly modified, the original waterwheel could be replaced by a steam engine.

After Tao Qiong got Zhu Zhanhe's consent, he connected the experimental steam engine to the spinning machine. He could still spin yarn while testing it, which could create some value, and at least he earned back the money spent on coal.

In fact, this is fine. After adding the spinning machine, the steam engine is no longer idling and is closer to a practical environment, so the test results are more valuable for reference.

As for the mass production of steam engines, Tao Qiong is still studying it. Because many parts are polished manually by craftsmen, mass production will have to face some difficulties. However, Zhu Zhanhe is not very demanding and can start small-scale production. Just produce it. When the application of steam engines increases and more people see the value of steam engines, someone will naturally find a way to promote the mass production of steam engines.

While Zhu Zhanhe was working hard to promote the development of steam engines in the Han Dynasty, Zhu Zhanji of the Ming Dynasty was faced with a huge problem that made him wonder how to make a decision?

The rebellion in Cochin was not suppressed, but the scale of the rebellion grew larger and larger.

At the beginning, there were not many rebels in Jiaozhi. The leader of the bandits was a man named Li Shan. It is said that he also had an older brother named Li Li. He was executed by the Ming Dynasty for falsely accusing Zhu Gaoxu.

There were not many rebels in Li Shan. There were only more than 2000 people at the beginning. The chief soldier guarding Jiaozhi was Chengshanbo Wangtong. At the beginning, Wang Tong sent troops to suppress it. He easily defeated Li Shan's rebels and even Almost caught Li Shan.

Unexpectedly, Li Shan escaped in the end, and just a month later, Li Shan raised a larger rebel army, and even captured several county towns, enslaving more Cochin people to rebel. At that time, Li Shan's military power was greatly shaken.

Under this situation, Wang Tong could only lead his troops to suppress it again, but unexpectedly he was ambushed by Li Shan and was attacked by the rebels on the way, causing the Ming army to be defeated and returned. .

The Ming army was actually defeated, which gave many Cochin people hope. So rebels responded to almost every state capital below Cochin. For a time, the entire Cochin fell into rebellion, and the officers and soldiers were unable to suppress it. .

There was even a situation where an official stationed by the Ming Dynasty was assassinated. In the end, the government could not even find the murderer. For a time, everyone in Jiaozhi was in danger.

(End of this chapter)