My Daming New Empire

Because I didn't grasp the proportions well at the beginning, despite Zhu Zhanji's reminder, there was an explosion once, and two people died on the spot.

Under normal circumstances in ancient China, the research and development of steam engines would have stopped.But this is what Zhu Zhanji requested. Let alone two people die, even if 200 people die, 2000 people will die. This matter will continue to be developed.

Zhu Zhanji is not familiar with steam engines. Although this equipment is simple, how to turn air pressure into power is by no means a layman's fantasy.

In contrast, he is more familiar with single-cylinder diesel engines, because when he was a child, there was a walk-behind tractor at home, and he often helped his father repair it, so he knew the working principle of diesel engines.

But he did not expect that the steam engine is also related to the cylinder, and the power conversion of air pressure must be realized through the cylinder.

Before seeing the power conversion of a steam engine, Zhu Zhanji occasionally thought of this invention, and had been thinking about how the steam engine converts air pressure into power, but he couldn't figure it out.

But now seeing the real thing, he completely understood.

The working principle of the so-called steam engine is similar to that of the internal combustion engine. The cylinder block, piston, intake port, exhaust port of the internal combustion engine also have the steam engine.

The piston is punched by air pressure to drive the connecting rod and the crankshaft, and then the energy can be converted into power.

Seeing the scene in front of him, he had no doubt that the emergence of the internal combustion engine was actually based on the principle of the steam engine.

However, after the technological level reached maturity in later generations, internal combustion engines appeared naturally.

The steam engine in front of me connects gas to two simple cylinders through copper pipes. Through the reciprocating motion of the pistons, the two pistons move up and down at different times to drive the operation of the machine.

Since the steam engine has the advantages of constant torque, reversibility, and reliable operation, it is more reliable than the power of the waterwheel, and it will not affect the operation of the machine due to the influence of hydraulic power.

What surprised Zhu Zhanji even more was that Ma Zhicai added a clutch device to the steam engine based on the working principle of the lathe, and also used different gear ratios to provide different speeds and torques for the power of the steam engine.

This is equivalent to putting on wheels and turning it into a car directly!

This really surprised Zhu Zhanji, he never thought that these craftsmen could reach this step.

But I can understand it when I turn my head and think about it, because Daming didn't fumble bit by bit, but under Zhu Zhanji's guidance, the lathe, mechanical textile machine, and stamping machine first appeared, and then the steam engine was invented.

Since the steam engine was used to replace the waterwheel, they would naturally consider the applicability of the steam engine.

Lathes, drilling machines, and grinding machines need to be fast, textile machines need to be slow, and punching machines also need to be slow and require high torque.

So in order to replace the waterwheel, they will naturally consider the practical application of the steam engine.

So now, Zhu Zhanji is also considering whether to build a small train line in Yingtianfu.

The application of the train also requires constant exploration. The size of the carriage, pressure, gravity, shock absorption, including brakes, etc., all need a little bit of improvement.

Nowadays, the economic and trade exchanges between Daming and other countries are still dominated by Ming's initiative. As long as the steam engine technology is covered with a layer of mystery, it is not afraid that other countries will steal it soon.

With a few years of buffer time, Daming's steam train technology gradually improved, and by the time they were able to make steam engines, Daming's trains could already run.

Moreover, there is a patent for this weapon that can be used.

This steam engine was invented by me, Daming. If you want to make it, come and learn from me.If you dare to make it yourself, don't blame my army to open the door and attack you.

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhanji originally wanted to keep the steam engine technology secret for the time being, but now he doesn't care.

"Ma Aiqing, is the technology of this steam engine mature?"

Ma Zhicai didn't become ostentatious just because his niece married Zhu Zhanji, and he still maintained his original character of a low-level technical officer. "Your Highness, the power of this steam engine is related to its own size, the thickness of the wall of the pressure tank, and the size of the outlet pipe.

Different specifications can have different power, and the power is more stable than water pressure.The only thing that is not as good as a waterwheel is that it consumes peat and some parts are easily damaged. "

Of course Zhu Zhanji is aware of these shortcomings, but the advantages of the steam engine over the water wheel are too great.Waterwheels can only be built near water, and they must have enough hydraulic power.But the steam engine can be used anywhere...

Zhu Zhanji only found out after asking, because the steam engine is still in the verification stage and has not been launched because it has not been instructed.

However, the textile workshop, casting factory in Neijian, the coal mine in Huaibei, and the silk reeling factory all have a steam engine of different sizes in use.

With the steam engine, the problem of water accumulation in coal mines can be well solved, and the coal output of coal mines has also greatly increased.

However, in Daming, all technologies still serve politics. Before Zhu Zhanji's consent, even if the Huaibei Coal Mine wanted to buy a few steam engines at a high price, the Ministry of Industry did not agree.

Last summer, Zheng Heng returned to Yingtian Mansion, saw the steam engine, and immediately realized that the steam engine plays an important role in the transmission of copper ore.

But even if he, the Marquis of Wu'an, came forward, the Ministry of Industry still didn't give him face.

In fact, the Ministry of Industry also wants to launch a steam engine earlier. This is different from waterwheel technology, but it can bring huge benefits to the Ministry of Industry.

Seeing the urgent expressions of the officials present from the Ministry of Industry, Zhu Zhanji sighed.

According to this development, the officials of the Ministry of Industry must be divided, and the officials of Ming Dynasty must not be turned into officials and businessmen one by one.

Being both a player and a referee will only mess up the industrial market.

But Zhu Zhanji will never let go of this market. He wants to let the entire country's development technology be controlled in the hands of the country, or in the hands of the royal family.

Moreover, the Ministry of Industry now has a big source of income from cement, a fat job from road construction, and a sharp tool to make money from patents, which are bound to become bigger and bigger.

Demarcating the boundaries between officials and officials and businessmen as early as possible can also make future management smoother.

After figuring out this idea, Zhu Zhanji called everyone to the main hall.

First of all, of course, he praised everyone without hesitation, and promised to give all the personnel involved in the research and development of the steam engine a promotion.

Then, he said to the two ministers of the Ministry of Industry, Wu Zhong and Song Li: "The steam engine has been tested for three years, and it can now be popularized. However, except for the mines and factories controlled by the imperial court, it cannot be sold to other countries in the short term. Merchant."

Song Li nodded and said, "Just the imperial court's textile workshops and machinery factories are enough for the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry to produce for several years."

Zhu Zhanji shook his head and said: "What you said is too conservative. Only relying on the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry is not enough, because the places that really need to use steam engines are far more than these mines and workshops, as well as ships..."

A young ninth-rank official couldn't help standing up excitedly, wanting to say something, but suddenly realized his recklessness, he didn't dare to speak, and stood there blushing.

Li Qing, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, reprimanded: "Presumptuous, now that His Highness is discussing matters with all the adults, how can you have the room to speak?"

The young vice-chief bowed to the bottom, bowed and said, "Please forgive me for being so happy to see His Highness, for being rude for a while."

Li Qing wanted to say more, but Zhu Zhanji said with a smile: "Today, I want to speak freely, looking for a perfect solution. Since the deputy has something to say, I will give you a chance to speak."

The official looked at Li Qing's stern face, and waited for him to nod slightly before he dared to say: "Your Highness, I had the idea of ​​installing a steam engine on the ship two years ago, and provided flat-bottomed boats and sharp-bottomed boats. The ship is designed with different transmissions. Just now I heard His Highness said that the steam engine will be installed on the ship, so I lost my composure for a while."

Zhu Zhanji glanced at Li Qing who was still stern, shook his head with a smile and said: "Li Aiqing, today is not a court meeting, I just hope that all the ministers can express their own opinions and learn from each other's strengths to make up for their weaknesses. Dare to speak."

Li Qing is from the north, tall and tall.He showed his sharpness when he was studying in Guozijian, and got Zhu Yuanzhang's attention. He acted as the censor of Youqian capital as a student of Guozijian.

In the first year of Yongle, he was promoted to be the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. At that time, many honorable and noble military officials ordered their children and family members to sell salt in merchants, which became a disaster for the common people.

He was upright and upright, and continuously investigated and dealt with Xin Chengbo and Zhao Yi who killed the transporter without authorization and stole and sold military pay; the governors Tan Qing and Zhu Chong were greedy, indulgent, and greedy for ink.After that, he impeached the governor Fei Wangxian for bullying, Liang Ming for being greedy and brutal, and the governor of Dezhou Cao De for being greedy for money, etc., and dozens of senior officials were disposed of by him.

He was impeached jointly by the officials because of his personal relationship with Ji Gang in the position of the censor of Zuo Fudu. However, Zhu Di was still reluctant to punish him and just moved him to be the minister of the Ministry of Industry.

Of course, the minister of the Ministry of Industry in the past was not as good as Zuo Fudu Yushi, but now the Ministry of Industry is rich in oil and water, and a black-faced minister like him is needed to deter officials.