Forced to start the game, summon a hundred thousand snow dragon riders

Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng, after receiving the order, immediately came to the Academy of Sciences as quickly as possible.

His Majesty specially summoned them to come.

Say there is a great invention, let them see it with their own eyes.

They had already heard about this matter.

Under the auspices of Zhuge Shangshu, the Academy of Sciences is researching a wonderful thing.

Once this thing is successfully developed, it will cause earth-shaking changes to the entire Tang Dynasty.

With a very curious mood, both of them want to see, what is the shocking thing that deserves so much attention from His Majesty?

The two did not wait too long.

Then I saw Li Xiu and Zhuge Liang walking out from the depths of the Academy of Sciences.

"I have seen Your Majesty."

The moment I saw Li Xiu.

Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng immediately bowed to Li Xiu.

"Don't be too polite."

Li Xiu waved his hand.

Only then did the two get up slowly.

Li Xiu's eyes fell on Zhuge Liang, and said with a smile: "Zhuge Shangshu, the two prime ministers of our Great Tang Empire are here today, you have to behave well."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I am confident that I will not let you down."

Zhuge Liang seemed quite confident.

The four of them then came to the depths of the Academy of Sciences.

inside a hall.

A machine was covered with a red cloth.

Zhuge Liang lifted the red cloth, and a brand new steam loom came into everyone's eyes.

"Turn on!"

Under Zhuge Liang's order.

Several assistants started the steam engine.

Today's steam engines are powered by coal and operate continuously.

"It actually works automatically?"

Looking at the automatically operating steam engine, both Zhang Juzheng and Wang Anshi showed incredulous expressions.

Seeing that the textile machine is driven by the steam engine and can weave cloth without manpower at all, the two of them were completely dumbfounded.

Arabian Nights!

Unheard of!

If this machine is widely promoted.

Datang's cloth output will increase dramatically!

And the cost will be greatly reduced too!

In the future, the people of Datang will live a decent life where everyone can afford to wear cotton cloth!

"A great invention indeed!"

Both Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng were deeply moved and couldn't help themselves.

"Really good!"

Li Xiu also nodded lightly, "But it's not enough!"

not enough?

Both Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng showed surprise on their faces.

This has been done to such an extent, is it not enough?

And the originally bright smile on Zhuge Liang's face gradually froze at this moment.

He originally thought that the birth of this coal-powered steam engine would definitely arouse His Majesty's praise.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty's reaction was so flat.

Even, in front of him, saying that this is not enough!

He has followed His Majesty's instructions and improved the steam loom to such an extent, but still can't satisfy His Majesty completely?

"Zhuge Shangshu, you must understand a truth."

Li Xiu looked at the three people in front of him, and then said loudly: "That is, science has no end!"

"When you think you have succeeded, in fact, you have only just begun!"

Li Xiu's words directly gave Zhuge Liang a blow!

What does His Majesty mean is that he has successfully developed the steam loom, but he has just taken the first step?

Could it be that there is still room for further improvement?

He looked at Zhuge Liang with puzzled eyes.

Li Xiu continued: "Now your steam engine is only used for weaving machines, it can only be used for weaving."

"Just imagine, if this steam engine is applied to carriages and boats, can these two things also undergo transformation?"

As soon as Li Xiu said this.

Not only did Zhuge Liang's eyes light up, but Mao Sai suddenly realized.

Even Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng have a feeling of brain opening!

Yes!

Since this steam engine can hit the textile machine, it can automatically weave cloth.

If it is mounted on a carriage or a boat, can the carriage or boat be driven automatically on land or water?

What a terrible idea!

If it can be done, I am afraid that the world will completely change!

"I'll give you two sketches later, which are the approximate shape of a steam train and a steam ship. I believe it will be of some inspiration to you."

Li Xiu looked at Zhuge Liang, "If you don't have enough money, just ask me for it!"

"I will ask the Ministry of Accounts to fully support it!"

If steam trains and steam ships are developed, it will undoubtedly greatly shorten the space distance between all parts of the world.

Steam train can connect Eurasia!

Steam ships can shorten the ocean distance, travel across oceans, and even send people to America!

It is undoubtedly more conducive to Li Xiu's exploration and discovery, and to conquer the world!

In order to let these two inventions come out as soon as possible.

Li Xiu is willing to burn money!

"Your Majesty will live up to your majesty's trust!"

Zhuge Liang cupped his hands towards Li Xiu and said in a deep voice.

Now he finally understands why His Majesty said that just now.

Compared with steam trains and steam ships, the birth of steam looms can only be regarded as the beginning...

"At the same time, this steam loom needs to be mass-produced as soon as possible."

"I plan to set up the Datang Workshop, recruit workers, monopolize the entire textile industry, and enrich the treasury!"

Hearing what Li Xiu said.

Wang Anshi and others were taken aback.

Your Majesty, this is to take advantage of the cloth merchants!

Bring the textile industry of the whole world into the hands of the imperial court!

With the efficiency of a steam loom, this would be a terrible deal!

As a result, the income of the imperial court may skyrocket again!

……

The next day.

above the hall.

The battle reports of Xiang Yu and Bai Qi were sent to the Ministry of War successively.

Knowing that Xiang Yu and Bai Qi had conquered the two empires of Dashi and Tianzhu respectively, the Minister of War was ecstatic.

On the court.

Praise the achievements of the two.

"Dashi and Tianzhu are both ancient countries in the West. They fought against our Central Plains Dynasty for thousands of years. Until today, they were finally destroyed by our Great Tang Empire!"

"The three generals Xiang Yu, Bai Qi, and Yue Fei have made great contributions. Your Majesty must give you a lot of praise!"

All civil and military officials heard the words, and their expressions were also very excited.

In the past, when the Central Plains dynasty ruled the Western Regions, the farthest was not as far as Congling.

And now, even distant western empires like Fulin, Dashi, and Tianzhu were destroyed by his Tang Dynasty!

Such feats are unprecedented throughout history!

"What Ai Qing said is very true."

On the dragon chair throne, Li Xiu nodded slightly, even if the minister of the Ministry of War didn't say anything, he still planned to praise these three people.

"Xiang Yu, Bai Qi, and Yue Fei made great contributions to this Western Expedition."

"Order Yue Fei to be the protector of the Anxi Protectorate, and to take charge of the original 36 countries in the Western Regions."

"In the old place of Dashi, set up the West Asia Protector's Mansion, and designate Xiang Yu as the West Asia Protector!"

"In the hometown of Tianzhu, set up the South Asia Protectorate, and seal Bai Qi as the South Asia Protector!"

Chapter 186

Anxi Duhu, West Asia Duhu, South Asia Duhu!

In addition, the Eastern European Protector who was granted to Huo Qubing before!

That is the Four Protectors!

The areas ruled by these four major protectors are much wider than the territory of the Tang Dynasty itself!

His Majesty originally proposed the grand idea of ​​turning the land illuminated by the sun and the moon into the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

It's getting closer!

Facts have proved that what His Majesty said is definitely not fantasy!

"My dear gentlemen."

Li Xiu's eyes fell on the officials, "The establishment of the four major guards is only the first step in the establishment of a ruling order in our Great Tang."

"Lands like Fulin, Dashi, and Tianzhu have very different customs and cultures from our Tang Dynasty. To turn them into subjects of my Tang Dynasty, it is not enough to conquer their countries."

"There is nothing more difficult than conquering a country's territory, and that is conquering their culture!"

"Let the Fulin people, the big cannibals, and the Tianzhu people become no different from my Tang people!"

"This is the real conquest!"

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