Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Upon hearing the words "steam engine".

Zhu Ying, who had been calm, immediately opened his eyes wide. Even with his composure, he was somewhat stunned and shocked.

Because of this steam engine.

That was truly a great product that could bring about epochal change.

Since she returned to Yingtian.

Zhu Yingjiu kept gathering craftsmen, giving them the complete set of steam engine blueprints, and letting them do their best to study it, providing them with money and materials as needed.

Those selected to study these blueprints must be exceptionally intelligent.

only.

For this era, it was ultimately a journey from nothing to something.

So, after several years and numerous failures, especially in material forging, it was ultimately ahead of its time.

now.

It was finally accomplished.

If they can come and report, it proves that the experiment was truly successful and that steam kinetic energy can indeed be utilized.

If it really succeeds!
The Ming Dynasty was then able to lay the foundation for entering the early industrial era.

"Good, good, good."

After calming himself down, Zhu Ying exclaimed "Good!" three times in a row, showing just how excited he was.

"Yongying."

"And what is this steam engine?"

"Is there anything to make you so happy? Is it some kind of divine weapon or something?"

Seeing Zhu Ying's unsettled state, Zhu Yuanzhang had never seen him like this since he met Zhu Ying in Yingtian. Zhu Ying had always remained calm no matter what happened.

But today.

Surprisingly, he actually showed his emotions.

"This thing is even stronger than divine weapons. It is a divine weapon that can forge the destiny of a nation, a divine artifact that can increase the national strength of my Great Ming Dynasty by a hundred times, a thousand times, or even ten thousand times."

“This will be the foundation of innovation throughout the ages,” Zhu Ying said with a big laugh.

Listen to Zhu Ying's words.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao exchanged a glance, both looking surprised.

"What can this magical artifact do?"

"Could it be that it can double grain production?"

"But you've already developed chemical fertilizer, which can double the grain yield. Is this thing even more powerful than chemical fertilizer?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked in surprise.

“The implications are completely different,” Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"Walk."

"I want to see this steam engine," Zhu Ying said loudly.

He immediately strode out of the hall, his steps quick.

"Let's go take a look too."

"Is this artifact really that miraculous?" Zhu Yuanzhang was completely intrigued.

Even the Longevity Pill hadn't caused Zhu Ying such a stir, yet this thing called a steam engine could achieve such a feat.

This is definitely not an ordinary thing.

The Crown Prince's Residence!
Houfu, the testing ground!

On the other side of the training ground, Zhu Ying demolished several palaces and opened up this closed testing ground.

It can be said.

Both the red-coated cannons and the explosive shells originated here before being moved out for mass production.

And this moment.

Inside the test site.

Dozens of craftsmen stood there, incredibly excited, before them a two- or three-meter-long iron lump.

In this era, it is entirely possible to say so, because this strangely shaped iron lump is made entirely of iron, with pipes and a boiler, and it does indeed look very peculiar.

Next to this lump of iron were several other lumps of iron, including oddly shaped vehicles with four wheels.

There was also something resembling a spinning machine, but it contained this smaller lump of iron.

It can be said.

There are several of these strange and unusual things in this era.

soon.

Footsteps could be heard coming from outside the test site.

Each of these craftsmen looked excited.

Compared to the artisans in the various underground workshops, those who researched steam engines were undoubtedly the slowest and least efficient.

It has been more than three years since Zhu Ying returned to Yingtian, and they have been researching for so long. Now that they have finally succeeded, how could they not be excited?

of course!

They also harbored a desire not to betray His Highness's trust and expectations of them.

To know.

For more than three years, they had achieved nothing, yet Zhu Ying did not deduct any from their salaries and treated them equally. Even their families were all brought to live in Yingtian and enjoyed all the benefits and privileges.

They were all loyal servants who had served Zhu Ying with such kindness, and now that they had achieved success, they all had one thought: to repay Zhu Ying's great kindness to them.

They have finally accomplished their great task.

"Welcome, Your Highness."

As Zhu Ying strode over, all the craftsmen knelt down to greet him.

When they saw that Zhu Ying was followed by Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, they immediately shouted, "Welcome, Your Majesty! Welcome, Crown Prince!"

But Zhu Ying's focus at the moment was not on these formalities. He raised his hand and said, "No need for formalities."

Done.

Zhu Ying's gaze fell on the steam engine in front of him.

"How's the effect?"

Zhu Ying looked at the largest steam engine in front of him and asked directly.

"Return to your highness."

"This is the largest steam engine we have developed. Preliminary estimates suggest it can move loads weighing ten thousand shi (a unit of weight)."

"As for the steam-powered textile machine with the blueprints provided by Your Highness, the steam furnace is already functioning perfectly."

"And this steam engine can also run."

The leading middle-aged craftsman stepped forward and excitedly reported.

He was Luo Rui, whom Zhu Yingqin appointed to oversee the research of steam engine blueprints.

"it is good!"

Zhu Ying burst into laughter, a truly hearty laugh.

Looking at these early steam engine creations before him, Zhu Ying smiled from the bottom of his heart.

The first era of the technological age, the steam age, is about to arrive.

The industry of the Ming Dynasty will also enter a completely new stage.

"Yongying."

"What exactly are these lumps of iron? We can't understand them at all."

Zhu Yuanzhang walked over and stared at these things for a while, but he couldn't understand them at all.

I've never seen anything with this shape before.

only.

Seeing how much importance Zhu Ying attached to it, it did indeed pique his curiosity.

What exactly can these things do?
"The steam engine is a vital national instrument."

"Luo Rui, take some men and show the Emperor the steam-powered vehicle," Zhu Ying said with a smile, giving the order directly to Luo Rui.

"I accept your order."

Luo Rui was also quite impatient.

People were immediately assigned to begin.

Not a moment.

Several craftsmen walked directly to the small steam engine.

It has four wheels and a small steam engine mounted on it.

The craftsmen then began to put wood into the furnace and ignite it directly with kerosene.

Not a moment.

The water inside the steam engine was heated to a boil, and the steam began to travel along the steam engine's pipes toward the wheel mechanism.

To the astonishment of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, the four-wheeled cart, which was not pulled by horses, began to move. As the flames burned more intensely and the steam surged more powerfully, the cart moved even faster, faster than a horse-drawn carriage.

The craftsman operated the wheels, running around the testing ground.

Zhu Yuanzhang was completely stunned.

"It runs faster than a horse even without a horse."

"It will be even faster on the concrete roads of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"This...this...how did you do that?" Zhu Yuanzhang's voice trembled slightly.

"Although this one is fast, it can't carry too much timber and can't go too far. It can only be used for short periods of time." "These are the real weapons that our Great Ming Dynasty will rely on in the future."

Zhu Ying pointed to the steam loom, the textile machine.

And that steam furnace.

"Does this look like a spinning machine?" Zhu Yuanzhang thought upon looking at it.

"This is a steam-powered textile machine. Using this, we can produce textiles faster and consume very little manpower."

"It can exceed the textile speed by at least five times, or even ten times, that of manual operation."

"In the future, all the cloth, silk, cotton and silk fabrics of my Great Ming will be produced by textile machines, and the people of my Great Ming will no longer lack clothing and other necessities."

"And this steam furnace. In the past, when smelting iron ore, the furnace could not be heated by wind and could only reach a certain temperature. But with this steam furnace, the furnace can burn more purely and smelt iron more efficiently."

"And this... is the key to the true connection of our Great Ming."

"This large steam engine is the key to opening up a true railway in our Great Ming Dynasty. Once it is loaded into a wagon, more than a dozen carriages can be pulled behind it. With the construction of special roads suitable for wheels, it can travel a thousand miles a day."

"It can even be applied to the warships of our Great Ming Dynasty. Since ancient times, ships have been sailing ships, relying on wind power. But with the advent of the steam engine, they can be propelled by steam..."

Zhu Ying pointed to the steam engines in front of him and demonstrated their ingenious uses.

It can be said.

The steam engine can be applied to all aspects of life.

Textiles.

They could even hollow out the space and use a steam engine to pump water, allowing them to dig even deeper.

Steam engines can also be used for irrigation.

On land, steam trains will appear.

Steam-powered warships will appear on the ocean.

Within the Ming Empire, the steam age and the initial steam industrial age were about to begin.

And listening to Zhu Ying's description.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao also fully understood just how useful the steam engine was.

Artifact!

A true national treasure.

The two men stared at the lump of iron and became completely fanatical.

With this steam engine, the Ming Dynasty will grow its national power infinitely, becoming a power that no one in the world can stop.

"Heroes, you are all great heroes of our Ming Dynasty."

“A reward must be given, the greatest reward.”

Zhu Yuanzhang came to his senses and looked at the craftsmen in front of him who were developing the steam engine.

"Reporting to the Emperor."

"We are foolish and dull-witted. Your Highness provided us with detailed blueprints for this steam engine, but it still took us three years to develop it," Luo Rui stepped forward and said respectfully.

"Merit is merit."

"I have bestowed so many blueprints upon you, so that you may bring them to life by a capable person."

"Whether it was gunpowder, fine salt, or other products, I always gave them opportunities."

"And this steam engine is the very foundation of the nation."

"You have not disappointed me."

"He deserves a reward."

Zhu Ying smiled, his eyes revealing undisguised praise for the craftsmen.

After obtaining so many technical blueprints in the past.

Zhu Ying insisted on one point: the wood industry has its specialties, so he selected those craftsmen with quick minds.

If you need time, Zhu Ying will give you time; if you need money, Zhu Ying will give you money; if you need manpower and resources, Zhu Ying will give you everything.

With the complete blueprints, Zhu Ying was naturally not disappointed.

"Luo Rui."

"As the chief officer in charge of developing the steam engine, you deserve the greatest credit."

"Today I bestow upon you the title of hereditary earl, to be inherited by your descendants. Now that the steam engine is complete, I need you to establish a steam engine workshop to mass-produce steam engines, and you will be in charge of this steam engine workshop."

Zhu Ying gazed at Luo Rui and immediately bestowed a reward.

Hear this!

Hearing about the hereditary earldom.

Luo Rui was completely stunned.

He was originally a commoner, but now he has risen to the top and become a hereditary earl, which will be passed down to his descendants.

What an honor this is!
"Your Majesty, I thank the Crown Prince, and I thank the Grandson."

"Your subject swears to serve the Ming Dynasty to the death."

Luo Rui immediately knelt down and hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

"Those in charge of small tasks such as steam engines and textile machines shall all be granted the title of hereditary viscount."

“All steam engine craftsmen were each awarded one hundred gold pieces.”

Zhu Ying gave the order again.

"Your humble servants thank you for Your Majesty's grace."

All the craftsmen knelt down to express their gratitude.

"In addition to these rewards."

"I can also promise you all that as long as you are loyal to the Ming Dynasty and do not betray it, I will protect you and ensure that you will never have to worry about anything."

"And what you all have to do is to do your jobs and protect the secrets of the steam engine."

“From today onwards, you will move out of the Crown Prince’s workshop and go to the Imperial Guard camp to set up a new workshop.”

"From now on, your salaries will be paid by the imperial court, according to your rank and merit."

"I will ensure your family's wealth and prosperity," Zhu Ying said to the craftsmen.

"I swear to serve the Ming Dynasty to the death."

The craftsmen responded in unison, filled with excitement.

After all the craftsmen were arranged...

Looking at the steam engine on the test site, Zhu Ying's expression remained extremely excited.

now.

He also truly witnessed it.

He personally ushered in the steam age.

in the future.

The true era of oil and gas, the era of electricity.

Everything will come with his activation.

science and technology!

It will come soon.

Zhu Yinghui will take the lead in bringing all of this to fruition.

He once possessed it, so he naturally knew about the existence of technology.

Therefore, he will personally lead the project to completion.

and.

The future of the Ming Dynasty is not only about technology, but also about martial arts cultivation.

"Yongying."

"Just how many more good things are you hiding?"

"This steam engine is truly a marvel."

After the craftsmen left, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ying with even greater curiosity, eager to know what else Zhu Ying was hiding.

"Take it one step at a time."

"I have indeed had artisans researching more advanced technologies, but the Ming Dynasty cannot truly realize them yet; it will take more time."

“However, even just the steam engine is enough to make my Ming Dynasty stronger.” Zhu Ying said with a smile, then his expression turned serious and he said, “The national treasury will allocate 30% to cover the costs, and we will go all out to produce steam engines. We will provide all the manpower, material resources, and other resources.”

"Except."

"Our Great Ming Dynasty can also build trains and railways now."

"First, connect the four lines in the east, west, south, and north, and then connect the various prefectures and regions."

"Manpower, material resources, and financial resources."

"We need more."

"I want to integrate the Ming Dynasty completely as soon as possible."

Looking at Zhu Ying's serious expression at this moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao naturally had no objections.

and.

They also witnessed firsthand what the steam engine could bring.

"If 30% is not enough, we will allocate another 50% while maintaining the national treasury to support the implementation of national policies."

"This time, my Great Ming Dynasty must fully promote the steam engine," Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice, displaying even greater determination.

...(End of chapter)