Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

Mei Yin stayed in the iron smelting workshop for half a day and then left.

After returning home, he immediately started drawing the blueprints of the large bellows and the blower, and gave them to his craftsmen to work on.

The bellows is a pull-rod type, and pushing and pulling it back and forth can generate a lot of wind.

In fact, it is similar to an air pump.

A blower has a handle, a rotating shaft, and many blades inside.

It can rotate by hand and generate wind.

Send the air out from the vents.

But now it seems that the blower may not be as good as the bellows.

But in the future, as time goes by.

In Mei Yin's opinion, the blower will inevitably far surpass the bellows.

Because the blower has a rotating shaft, he will be able to connect it to the steam engine in the future.

Use a steam engine to drive the blower.

Just combine the blower and the steam engine together.

The operating efficiency is a qualitative improvement.

In these simple and repetitive tasks, machines have irreplaceable advantages over humans.

It is difficult to achieve artificially.

With this efficient blower, we can produce coke.

It is enough to greatly increase the temperature during steelmaking.

The quality of steel will definitely have a qualitative leap.

In addition to these, Mei Yin felt that he could also conduct trial and error modifications on the steel furnace and some other parts based on the knowledge he knew.

After some experiments, we will definitely be able to make a stove with larger capacity, higher efficiency and better usability.

A newer and more efficient way of making steel.

With the above changes, the quality of steel in the Ming Dynasty will be greatly improved in the future.

Moreover, after these technologies are improved, they can be promoted.

At the same time, we will increase investment and build new steelmaking plants in more places using new equipment and new technologies.

It can be predicted that the steel production in Ming Dynasty will increase rapidly in the future.

That makes sense.

The shortage of steel, especially good quality steel, will be greatly alleviated.

Even in a short period of time, the Ming Dynasty will no longer have to worry about steel shortages.

Although it will definitely take some time for Mei Yin to come up with these things, apply them, and produce a very good effect.

It cannot happen overnight.

But he has great confidence in this.

I know that it won’t take too long before these things can be achieved.

Then draw the blower and bellows.

And then gave it to his craftsmen for making.

Mei Yin let out a long sigh.

After thinking about it carefully, I feel that these ideas of mine are quite good.

After that, he had a good sleep.

Then the next day, I went to the workshop again to see the results.

And had some discussions with them.

Nine days later, usable coke was successfully burned out.

Then they start using the newly burned coke to make steel.

At the same time, Mei Yin also asked his craftsmen to make the blowers and bellows.

Two large bellows and a blower replaced the leather bags previously used for blowing air.

Compared with the leather bag, the wind force of these two things is obviously much stronger.

After that, after some loading, the furnace was turned on to make steel.

This time, many well-known people with good skills came to the workshop to watch.

They all felt that the idea proposed by Prince Consort Mei Yin was very reliable.

This time, there is a great possibility that things will make good progress.

It is likely to be successful in one fell swoop.

And a creative change occurs,

If this can really succeed, it can really achieve the effect as Mr. Mei said.

People like them can definitely gain huge benefits from this.

Apart from anything else, as the first people here to come up with such a thing, their status and treatment will be greatly improved.

Far from being possible now.

It can be said that this matter involves and touches the hearts of many people.

It makes many people look forward to it very much and want to see success.

I want to witness a miracle here.

After a while of waiting, the time is finally right.

Master Li, the chief general, ordered the furnace to be opened.

Suddenly, a bright white viscous liquid slowly flowed out.

Just by looking at the colors, Master Li and other experienced people couldn't help but reveal joy in their eyes.

I'm afraid this is really going to happen.

Even better than the best result they imagined.

However, to be cautious.

Nor did they jump to conclusions.

Instead, he suppressed this thought deeply in his heart.

Get some steel out, let it cool a little, and then do another round of testing.

Test its performance in all aspects.

During the inspection process, the smiles on the faces of Master Li and others became more and more intense.

After the inspection was over, they could no longer conceal the smiles on their faces.

No more having to endure so much pain.

Grinning.

His mouth was almost stretched to his ears and behind his back.

"My Lord, it's done!
It really did!

This is fine steel, fine steel!
The quality is better than the best steel made with charcoal before.

It’s almost as good as the hundred-fold tempering of steel.

Miracle, this is really a miracle, Your Majesty, you are really a god!

It’s really a god!
Master Li came up to Mei Yin, his face flushed with excitement, and he spoke incoherently.

As he spoke, he knelt on the ground.

Really at this moment, he couldn't think of any other way to express the excitement and shock in his heart.

After hearing what he said, the other craftsmen were also filled with joy and congratulated him.

There is a light flickering in the eyes.

The look he gave Mei Yin was one of admiration.

I just think Mr. Mei is truly a god!

Just by doing this casually, he was able to do something that they could not even imagine.

I don’t know how much the steelmaking speed has increased compared to before.

The key is that the quality is good.

Mr. Mei is truly unfathomable and truly worthy of respect.

There really are such magical people in this world.

Like an immortal!
It is no exaggeration to say that he possesses the ability and means to turn stone into gold.

When Mei Yin saw this and heard the comments from Master Li and others, he also couldn't help grinning and looked very happy.

It’s not because of the evaluation and respect that Master Li and others gave him.

It was because his method was indeed effective just as he had thought before.

Greatly improved the efficiency of steelmaking.

With these steels, the Ming Dynasty will see a great improvement in the development of many things.

Steel is no longer a factor restricting the development of Ming Dynasty. Next, he can start laying railways as he had planned before!

"Hahahahaha..."

Inside the Wuying Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang burst into a particularly hearty laugh.

From his laughter, you can tell how happy and excited he is at this moment.

"well!

It’s really good!

He is worthy of being our good son-in-law!

He is indeed our good son-in-law!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, he praised repeatedly, and he couldn't hide the smile on his face.

It's like eating magpie shit.

The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang was so happy was naturally that he had received the news and knew that Mei Yin had already refined the best steel.

Now, because I have simulated Mei Yin’s life in advance, I know a lot of things.

Now many things happened to Mei Yin, and Zhu Yuanzhang was not surprised at all.

Instead, I take it for granted.

Moreover, I also want Mei Yin to do something more surprising and better.

However, although I have simulated my life through the simulator before, I know that Mei Yin will definitely do things very well.

But at this time, he was still very excited to receive this news.

After all, what you see in the simulator is just an illusion.

Now, thanks to Mei Yin, the good son-in-law, all of these have been truly brought to light.

That is what is really delightful.

This is the real stuff.

On this point, Lao Zhu has a very clear distinction.

It can be said that he is a very solid pragmatist.

When Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking so excitedly, he couldn't help but think of Ouyang Lun, his other son-in-law who had been skinned alive before.

I couldn't help but spit hard.

I just feel that Ouyang Lun is such a bastard and he is really wasting my feelings.

I used to think of this bastard as a good son-in-law.

Now compared with his good son-in-law Mei Yin, this bastard is simply a bastard.

Peeling daylilies is easy!

Not even worthy of carrying Mei Yin's shoes.

Mei Yin is his real good son-in-law.

After being compared with his son-in-law Ouyang Lun, Merlin's value is still increasing rapidly.

As expected, I am afraid of comparing products.

This time, Zhu Yuanzhang did not go to the workshop to see the newly refined steel.

Because, at this moment, he had this piece of refined steel in his hand, and also a dagger that was salvaged using that refined steel.

The steel is indeed good steel.

The dagger made with it is also extremely sharp.

Extremely useful.

Zhu Yuanzhang was so happy.

If you can get a good son-in-law when you are conquering the world.

Why did it take me so long to conquer the world?
Zhu Yuanzhang thought so, looked at the steel, and then looked at the dagger made of this steel, and couldn't help but praise his good son-in-law again.

Hundreds of years later, it is truly an unimaginable era.

Many things that seemed natural to them were extremely shocking when they were created in their own era.

Use the same method to refine wood to refine coal.

Thereby obtaining better usable coke.

This idea seems simple, but before Mei Yin said it, basically no one did such a simple thing.

This matter seems like a layer of window paper.

However, in order to break through this layer of window paper, I wonder how many people’s efforts and how much time it will take to accumulate before we can break through it!
It can be said that Mei Yin’s approach is truly unexpected and truly gratifying.

A day later, news came from Mei Yin that Mei Yin had already started arranging people to build the railway.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately issued an edict, requiring all government offices to cooperate with Mei Yin in this matter.

As long as Mei Yin is the one doing this, all supplies will be given priority.

Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang had already made it clear before this that he would hand this matter over to Mei Yin and let Mei Yin take the lead.

At this time, when Mei Yin started to take action, he immediately issued this decree impatiently.

From this aspect, many people can understand the importance of what Mei Yin is doing, and avoid someone having a unclear understanding on this matter.

Do something unnecessary.

The first railway was laid in Shuangshui Village.

From Shuangshui Village to Jingshi Wharf.

After all, although certain experiments have been carried out, there is also Mei Yin's knowledge and technology as a guarantee.

But steam locomotives and railway laying technology are still not particularly mature.

First, a section of railway will be laid from Shuangshui Village to the Jingshi Wharf to carry out short-distance transportation.

Still necessary.

After operating for a period of time, it proved to be successful and gained some experience, and then railways were laid from the capital to Suzhou, and then to other places in the south of the Yangtze River.

These places are firmly connected with the capital.

With this railway connection, this place will become more connected.

One can imagine how great its impact is.

In addition, while doing these things, Meiyin can also lay short-distance railways in some important mines and other areas.

And build steam trains to transport iron ore and other things.

All aspects are under consideration.

Of course, there is another important reason why Mei Yin first laid the railway from Shuangshui Village to Jingshi Wharf.

That's because this road is short and close.

He is also very familiar with it.

It is easier to build.

There is no need to worry too much about choosing a route.

However, the railways from the capital to Suzhou, Hangzhou and other places need to be explored in detail.

For the route and other aspects, we must have a special consideration.

Otherwise, it is easy to go wrong.

Today, technology is not very mature in all aspects.

The technology in various aspects such as bridges also needs to be improved.

In many ways, it was a first for people of that era.

Therefore, it is necessary to be cautious.

A few days later, Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Mei Yin.

Ask Mayin about various things concerning the railway.

Mei Yin answered one by one, and Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy.

And they are enjoying the fact that the railway network laid by Mei Yin will one day be densely covered in the south of the Yangtze River.

Through this railway network, the capital and many places in the south of the Yangtze River are firmly connected together.

It’s easy to deal with the Jiangnan area, but what about the Jiangbei and other large areas?
A big river runs across here, and a railway cannot be built through it.

You can't turn this train into a boat, can you?
Zhu Yuanzhang began to worry.

For a moment, I was thinking how nice it would be if there was no such river.

However, after this thought came to my mind, I couldn't help but shake my head.

Although this river divides the north and the south.

But it has a huge effect on communicating things.
Moreover, in times of chaos, it is a natural barrier...

When Mei Yin heard Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts, he immediately smiled and spoke.

Decided to give Lao Zhu some shocks...

(End of this chapter)