Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 652: Technological explosion in just a moment
But Xun Ya was extremely excited. He walked quickly to the desk, unfolded the blueprint, pointed at the design drawing and spoke excitedly.

"Please look, Dean. This is the steam waterwheel I designed. It uses the power of steam to drive the gears. It can pump water to high places without human or animal power. Its efficiency is far superior to traditional waterwheels!"

"I have successfully trial-produced it in the workshop, and the results are excellent!"

Xing Daorong felt a little unbelievable.

The principle of the steam engine is one aspect, and the materials are another.

The most critical component, the boiler.

Among them, the furnace, flue, water pipe and steam drum... seem to be something that cannot be made in this era.

But seeing Xun Ya so excited, Xing Daorong couldn't help but believe it a little.

Hearing this, he raised his eyebrows slightly, stood up and said, "Come on, take me to see it."

The two of them arrived at the workshop, and Xing Daorong finally saw the steam water wheel in operation with his own eyes.

The copper gears slowly rotate under the push of steam, and the water is pumped to a high place, making a gurgling sound.

Xing Daorong stared for a long time, shock gradually appearing in his eyes.

I reached out and touched the copper shell of the waterwheel, feeling the warmth brought by the steam, and my heart was shocked.

"Shuqian, this thing... this thing is really amazing!"

After expressing his shock, Xing Daorong took a deep breath and said slowly: "If this thing is promoted to farmland irrigation, mine drainage, and even workshop manufacturing, it will greatly improve efficiency and reduce the hard work of the people!"

Xun Ya nodded and smiled, "That's right! The power of steam has infinite potential. If we can study it in depth, we may be able to create more amazing devices to benefit the world."

Xing Daorong was completely stunned.

Let’s just say...this is too capable!

Even Xun Ya could do this, let alone a great sage like Zhuge Liang.

After a moment's silence, Xing Daorong looked deep, as if he had seen the future.

I couldn't help but murmured, "The explosion of technology... seems to be coming."

Xun Ya heard this, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes: "Why did the dean say that?"

Xing Daorong came back to his senses, patted Xun You on the shoulder, and said solemnly: "This thing is extraordinary. It is not only an irrigation tool, but also the key to open a new era."

"From now on, the world may be greatly changed by the power of steam. You must continue to study in depth and not slack off."

Xun Ya nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Dean, I will do my best and live up to your trust."

Xing Daorong looked at the steam water engine, feeling both happy and worried.

He knew that technological advances would bring about tremendous changes, but they could also cause new problems.

However, no matter what, this is an unstoppable trend.

He took a deep breath and said to himself, "The future of the Han Dynasty may have been led astray by myself."

...

When Xing Daorong saw Xun Ya made a steam water wheel, he was indeed shocked.

But he didn't know that this was just the beginning.

Deep in the military camp outside the city of Hanchang, Zhuge Liang held a handful of seemingly ordinary powder, with wisdom flashing in his eyes.

He whispered to Xing Daorong beside him: "General Xing, I asked you to come here today because I want you to see something new."

Although it was said to be a novelty, Xing Daorong already had a vague feeling that Zhuge Liang must be holding back something big if he was so mysterious.

At that moment, with all kinds of thoughts in his mind, he silently followed Zhuge Liang to an open place.

Zhuge Liang gently sprinkled the powder in his hand on the ground, and then lit a thin fuse. Before Xing Daorong could react, there was a loud "bang", and a ball of blazing flames instantly rose from the ground, the flames shot up into the sky, and smoke filled the air.

Xing Daorong was shocked by the sudden explosion and took several steps back. His face suddenly changed and his eyes were full of horror.

Fire...gunpowder?
Xing Daorong knew what this thing was at first glance, but it was still a little hard to believe.

He stood there in a daze for a long time before coming to his senses and stammering, "Prime Minister, what...what is this? It's so powerful!"

Zhuge Liang laughed and said, "Zi Yu, isn't there a book saying that there is a stone in the world called saltpeter that can be used to ignite an explosion?"

"I visited the local people and found that around toilets and livestock pens, white or light yellow saltpeter crystals often precipitate from the soil, which people call ground frost."

"I use this to scrape saltpeter from old walls or cracks in the ground to refine saltpeter. I have recently developed it and I am here to invite you to take a look."

Cow!

Xing Daorong truly admired him.

In later generations, gunpowder was not invented until the Tang Dynasty four hundred years later, but now it has been invented by Zhuge Liang!
After hearing this, Xing Daorong was shocked beyond words.

I could only secretly praise Zhuge Liang for his ability.

Then Liu Bei was invited to take a look, and he was even more astounded by her beauty.

Although Liu Bei had been on the battlefield for many years and had seen countless swords and sabers, he had never seen such earth-shaking power.

He could not help but look at Zhuge Liang, his eyes full of admiration and praise, and murmured: "The Prime Minister is truly a god! With this divine weapon, why worry about the unrest in the world?"

Zhuge Liang pointed at Xing Daorong and said, "Your Majesty... all this was brought by the general. His trip to Fusang was like coming from another heaven."

Seeing Liu Bei looking at him, Xing Daorong could only explain further.

However, while explaining, I still felt a little nervous.

To put it bluntly, these things can easily pose a threat to the emperor!
So he finally explained: "Your Majesty, I have recently obtained some new equipment, which may help the Han Dynasty to eliminate foreign enemies."

"It's just that... these technologies are quite novel, and I'm worried..."

Before Xing Daorong could finish his worried words, Liu Bei saw this, smiled slightly, and raised his hand to signal him not to say anything more.

Patting his shoulder, he said gently, "Why are you so reserved? I am very pleased that you have devoted all your efforts to the Han Dynasty."

"These new technologies are the foundation of our Han Dynasty's prosperity. How could I doubt them?"

Xing Daorong felt relieved when he heard this.

To be honest, the biggest limitation on whether or not science and technology can be developed lies not in the technology of the time or the wisdom of the great sages of the time, but in the emperor.

If the emperor does not respond, technological innovation will be difficult.

Xing Daorong then gave a slightly detailed introduction.

Liu Bei listened carefully, and joy gradually appeared in his eyes.

Until I saw the power of Zhuge Liang's gunpowder, it was as if I had seen a wider world.

After a moment of silence, he said, "I have also heard recently that the world is much bigger than the Central Plains we have seen. If we can make good use of these technologies, perhaps one day, our Han Dynasty will be able to expand its territory beyond the four seas."

Xing Daorong was shocked after hearing this. He did not expect that Liu Bei not only did not doubt him, but was so open-minded and even had greater ambitions.

OK! OK!
As long as everyone, from the emperor to the common people, turns their eyes to overseas, perhaps the Chinese nation can truly unify the world.

He immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise! I will do my best to help Your Majesty achieve great things for generations to come!"

Liu Bei laughed and waved his hand, saying, "Okay! I believe you! You and I are like-minded, and we can work together for a great cause!"

(End of this chapter)