Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

With this in mind, Zhao Kuo continued to read the memorial.

Just a moment later, Zhao Kuo was excited and directly took the case.

"Come here, prepare a carriage for me right away, I'm going to take a look at the factory."

Zhao Kuo gave an order, and the carriage was ready immediately.

After more than half an hour, Zhao Kuo soon arrived at the No. [-] weapons and equipment research factory of the Han Kingdom on the outskirts of the Imperial Capital.

Originally, this factory was actually in the city of the Imperial Capital, but later Fuzhen wrote a memorial and told Zhao Kuo that if this factory had been kept in the city, then for various scientific researches, it would actually be impossible. On the contrary, it will act as a leak.

Therefore, Zhao Kuo followed suit and moved the factory to the outskirts far away from the center of the imperial capital.

Not only that, there is also a 3000-person Chi You Army barracks next to this factory.

This is also just in case, if anyone wants to make some suggestions about this factory, Chi Youjun will let these guys know why the flowers are so popular.

The emperor Zhao Kuo came in person, so the factory's door was naturally opened immediately.

Zhao Kuo couldn't wait to ask: "What about the truth, call him here quickly."

What Zhao Kuo said, within a minute after he finished speaking, Fuzhen appeared in front of Zhao Kuo.

"I have seen His Majesty the Emperor."

Fuzhen saluted Zhao Kuo, he looked as if he hadn't showered for many days, his clothes were quite sloppy, and he exuded a rather pungent smell.

But at this time, Zhao Kuo didn't pay attention to these messy things at all. Instead, he grabbed Fuzhen's shoulder very eagerly, and said, "Did you really invent the steam engine?"

The reason why Zhao Kuo lost his composure and rushed here at the first time was because he told Zhao Kuo in the memorial that he had invented the steam engine that Zhao Kuo was thinking about.

After hearing Zhao Kuo's eager inquiry, Fuzhen also showed a smile, and said to Zhao Kuo: "I would like to report to your majesty, the minister has indeed fulfilled his mission. After so many years of research, I finally put what your majesty has been saying all the time." The steam engine was invented."

Zhao Kuo couldn't help but burst out laughing after listening to Fuzhen's report.

"After waiting for so many years, I finally let me wait until today. It's really great."

Zhao Kuo was really very excited in his heart, he didn't talk nonsense, he directly pulled Fuzhen, and asked Fuzhen to take him to see what the world's first steam engine looked like.

Soon, Zhao Kuo saw the steam engine placed in the core secret room of the factory.

Zhao Kuo stood still and looked carefully at the steam engine in front of him, as if he was looking at a beauty that would only come out once in hundreds of years.

Although the appearance of the steam engine in Zhao Kuo's impression is somewhat different, judging from the working state of the steam engine in front of him and the steam gushing out from above his head, it is indeed a genuine steam engine .

The invention of the steam engine is definitely an epoch-making event, which marks the transformation and sublimation of human beings from the way of utilizing human and natural energy, and instead uses the power of machines to serve human beings.

It is precisely because of this that the appearance of the steam engine is regarded as the beginning of the first industrial revolution, because it is precisely because of the powerful driving force of the steam engine that the term industry comes into being.

For a long time, in fact, Zhao Kuo has never forgotten the steam engine, and has been instructing Fuzhen to study it carefully.

But the problem is that Zhao Kuo, as a modern traveler, is more familiar with all kinds of machines that use electricity, or machines that use oil. For this kind of steam engine, which belongs to the ancient type of industrial machinery, he is true. unfamiliar.

In addition, the previous research on Fuzhen actually focused more on military aspects, such as explosives or muskets. After all, the research on Fuzhen at that time was to serve the State of Zhao, and later the military of the Han Dynasty. If unity and expansion can be achieved, then it is meaningless to study steam engines.

It's different now. The Han Kingdom has not only unified China, but also has a vast market and population, and has already met the conditions for the first industrial revolution.

Under such circumstances, the appearance of the steam engine is definitely a very, very appropriate time.

Fuzhen was also very happy, and introduced to Zhao Kuo: "To tell you the truth, after we have developed this steam engine, we have used it as a power to try to make iron. Iron has a more pronounced effect."

After listening to Fuzhen's words, Zhao Kuo nodded with a smile, and said to Fuzhen: "Ironmaking is indeed a very common way that steam engines can be used, and you can continue to try in this regard.

But, I hope that what you can make is another thing. If you can really make such a thing, it will definitely have an earth-shaking effect. "

After listening to Zhao Kuo's words, Fuzhen was a little curious and couldn't help but said, "I don't know what His Majesty wants us to do?"

Zhao Kuo smiled, took out a blueprint from his arms, and put it in Fuzhen's hands.

After Fuzhen took the blueprint in Zhao Kuo's hand, his heart suddenly moved slightly.

He could tell that this blueprint should have been placed next to Zhao Kuo's body for a long time, so it looked a little wrinkled.

Fuzhen took apart the blueprint with a strange emotion, and then saw an extremely complicated machine with a name written on it.

"steam train."

The belly really opened, and the mouth slowly read out these 4 words.

These 4 words seem to have some kind of magical power, and they completely attracted Fuzhen's attention in an instant.

Fu really looked at the blueprint in front of him in ecstasy, and he didn't know how long it took before he finally came back to his senses. He suddenly looked up and found that Zhao Kuo was still standing in front of him.

Fu Zhen hurriedly apologized to Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo smiled and said to Fuzhen: "How is it?

Are you sure you can create this thing? "

Fu really thought about it, and said very seriously: "Your Majesty, this thing looks quite complicated, especially how to transmit the power of the steam engine to the entire front of the car. Now I actually have no idea at all.

But please rest assured, Your Majesty, I know very well that if this thing can really be built, it will probably be the greatest honor in my life, so I will definitely go all out to build this steam train as soon as possible. "

Zhao Kuo smiled slightly, patted Fuzhen on the shoulder, and said very seriously: "If one day you can really find out this locomotive, then I will give you the honor of the king."

After hearing Zhao Kuo's words, Fuzhen's body couldn't help shaking violently.

It is the dream of many people to be named king, and it is also impossible for many generals to obtain in a lifetime of battle.

Now Zhao Kuo puts such honor in front of Fuzhen, in front of such a craftsman.

Has any craftsman throughout the ages been able to confer titles on kings and ranks?

Really have never heard of it.

But now he knows that this opportunity has come, and this opportunity is indeed in front of his eyes.

It is impossible for Zhao Kuo, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, to lie. As long as he works hard, he will become the first craftsman in history to be enshrined in the ranks of kings and ranks!Fu Zhen took a deep breath and said to Zhao Kuo: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, Fu Zhen will definitely do his best to complete this task assigned by His Majesty as soon as possible!"

Now the belly really opened his mouth and said that it should be completed as soon as possible, not that it cannot be completed.

Because after hearing Zhao Kuo's reward, it became a task that must be completed for Fuzhen.

Zhao Kuo laughed haha, and said to Fuzhen: "Since this is the case, then I will wait for the news of your success.

Remember what I said, steam trains are indeed the most important thing, but I hope you will not give up exploring the application of steam engines in other fields, such as steam engine steelmaking or steam engine textiles, etc. All walks of life can be used worthy.

Every invention is a huge improvement for the entire Han Kingdom, and it can make your name go down in history, understand? "

Fuzhen nodded very solemnly, saying that he would definitely follow Zhao Kuo's instructions and make every effort to arrange relevant research work.

After exhorting Fuzhen, Zhao Kuo, who was in a good mood, issued an order to reward Fuzhen with a first-class title, and by the way, a large number of craftsmen related to the research and manufacture of steam engines.

After doing all this, Zhao Kuo was very happy to get on the carriage and return to the palace.

On the way back to the palace, Zhao Kuo was in a good mood and even sang a song.

The steam engine has already appeared, so is the industrial age still far from the Han Dynasty?

This is the real key that can really make the Han Kingdom stand out from the competition with other nations on the earth.

Chapter 1159 The Crisis of the Seleucid Second Prince

Seleucid Empire, Antioch.

Looking at the city in front of him that he had not seen for nearly a year, the second prince suddenly had a feeling of wanting to fill his eyes with tears.

finally come back!

It was not only the second prince who expressed this emotion, but also many people around the second prince, that is, the members of the Seleucid mission.

For them, this trip to the Great Han Kingdom was really a very, very tortured long-distance trip with a round trip of [-] li.

Several members of the mission fell ill due to the long distance and various extreme weather, and did not return alive in the end.

Amidst the cheers, Daros, the real boss of the Seleucid mission this time, let out a sigh of relief and said loudly: Come on, go home!

These words undoubtedly touched the second prince a lot.

Yes, go home.

But is it really peaceful to go home?

Maybe not.

For the second prince, he felt that those few months in the imperial capital were the most peaceful time for him.

With a confidante like Miss Luliu, and friends like Li Baijiang and Brother Zhao, sitting around and chatting about life from time to time is what really makes people happy.

As for now

The second prince let out a sigh of relief and made a certain determination in his heart.

Yes, brother Zhao is right, if you really want the throne, then you should take the initiative to do something!

The second prince got off the carriage and came to the gate of the city.

Here, several confidantes of the second prince had already been looking forward to it, and they were all very excited after seeing the return of the second prince.

Your Highness, you are finally back!

Your Highness, you don't know how miserable we have been during this time.

His Majesty was very angry at your disappearance, and His Royal Highness took the opportunity to add insult to injury.

Your Highness is back, now we can finally feel proud again!

With a calm smile on his face, the second prince listened to all his subordinates, and then said: "Okay, let's not talk about this, I will go to the palace to meet the emperor father, and then I will meet you in my mansion."

Several confidantes looked at the indifferent second prince, and they all had a feeling in their hearts that the second prince seemed to have changed.

Become more calm and more confident!

An hour later, the second prince knelt in the main hall of the Seleucid Palace, in front of him was Antiochus II with a livid face.

Antiochus II yelled at the second prince: "Who gave you the courage to secretly lurk among the missions and go to the Han Kingdom?"Don't even think about it, if the emperor of the Han Dynasty knew your identity, would you still be alive?

Facing the reprimand of Antiochus II, a Seleucid man sitting next to him seemed to be gloating. He said to Antiochus II: Father, the second brother is a young man after all, and he should still do things. Very unreliable, always like to come up with something.But in any case, he is also the prince of our Seleucid Empire after all, and not many people know what happened this time. For the sake of our royal family's face, let's just forget it.

This young Seleucid man is none other than the elder brother of the second prince, the eldest prince of the Seleucid Empire, and the biggest competitor of the second prince for the throne.

After Antiochus II heard what the eldest prince said, he frowned even more, and his anger became more obvious.

On the surface, the first prince's words sounded like he was trying to excuse the second prince, but in fact, no matter what he did was not reliable, whether he thought about it or not, etc., these were all attacks on the second prince, and the purpose was to Strengthen Antioch II's distrust of the second prince.

Just when Antiochus II wanted to continue to erupt, the second prince said unhurriedly: "Report to the emperor, although my son was indeed at fault in this matter, but my son also brought an absolute News that makes the emperor happy.

Antiochus II was taken aback when he heard the words, and said: What news?

The second prince said: A business channel that allows the father to obtain more than 1000 million yuan in a month, and it can be obtained every month.

After listening to the second prince's words, the hall fell into a brief silence.

Afterwards, the First Prince couldn't help laughing.

Second brother, I thought you had some good idea, but I didn't expect you to use such a clumsy excuse in order to get rid of the crime in front of the emperor?

Antiochus II was also angry, and said coldly: This is what you have learned during the time you went to the Han Kingdom, the deception and lies you learned from the Orientals?

Antiochus II was very disappointed at this moment, really very disappointed.

The emperor originally thought that the second prince's martial arts and martial arts were very good, and he might become the wise king of Seleucid in the future.

But now, Antiochus II's impression of the second prince can be said to have completely fallen to the bottom.

Amidst the first prince's ridicule and Antiochus II's anger, the second prince's expression did not change at all, but he said very calmly: "If father and elder brother don't believe it, why don't you give me a chance to show it off?" Woolen cloth?If the demonstration is not successful, then no matter how my father punishes me, I have no objection.

Antiochus II looked at the second prince for a while, and suddenly smiled: Very good, if you want a chance, then I will give you one.But you also remember that this is your last chance, if you can't prove yourself, then go to the tomb of your ancestors and be a guardian of the tomb for the rest of your life!

After saying these words, the second prince's body shook slightly, and the first prince beside him was overjoyed.

According to the Seleucid tradition, the guardian of the tomb is to be passed on from generation to generation, which means that once the second prince becomes the guardian of the tomb, he will never be able to get his hands on the throne of the Seleucid Empire again!

Facing Antiochus II's almost stern words, the second prince's expression was very calm: Thank you, Father.I also ask Father to hold a palace banquet tomorrow night, in the name of entertaining the Han Dynasty mission.The number of people does not need to be too many, as long as the important ministers in the empire can attend.At that time, I will naturally let my father know what I am talking about.

Antiochus II looked at the second prince for a while, then nodded slowly: "Okay, then do as you said!"

The second prince nodded, saluted Antiochus II calmly, and then walked out of the palace.

Just a few steps away from the palace, the Second Prince suddenly heard a sneering voice from the First Prince behind him: Second Brother, what are you still struggling with?Ever since you lost that war with Han, your future is over.

The second prince paused for a moment, then turned his head and looked at the eldest prince: Brother, your words may be too absolute.

absolute?The eldest prince laughed mockingly: What is absolute?I am the real prince born to Queen Seleucid, how about you?You are nothing more than the evil seed born after a night of accidental father.A scoundrel like you, born of a lowly woman, has no qualifications to inherit the throne. It is the father's preference that gave you this opportunity.Now the father has become sober, I hope you can wake up as soon as possible, and give up unrealistic illusions about the throne!

The words of the first prince are undoubtedly very hurtful. If it had been before, the second prince would have been extremely angry when he heard such words, and would even rush forward to fight with the first prince. of.