Chapter 1071 - Struggling (Page 1/1)

Hong Chengchou took it for granted, he saw seawater transportation too easy. Transporting copper ore by sea was possible, but he didn't consider the cost of transporting it.

Mao Wenlong had previously calculated that transporting copper ore from the Wa Kingdom to Fujian, for example, could cross the strait. But there are thousands of possibilities in this strait, and sailing depends on the season, because it is a wind boat, and the cost of manpower and material resources must be calculated. In this way, it is better to mine it in the country yourself.

After thinking about it for a while, Mao Wenlong shook his head and smiled bitterly; "Sir, of course, sea transportation is not as simple as imagined."

Hong Chengchou obviously didn't believe it, and he argued: "If the general soldier refuses, it doesn't hurt to speak out." ”

Mao Wenlong had no choice but to explain to Hong Chengchou carefully from the beginning. After hearing Mao Wenlong's analysis, Hong Chengchou suddenly came over.

After knowing that he still lacked knowledge of maritime transportation, Hong Chengchou did not mess around, but the disappointment on his face was very obvious.

Mao Wenlong gave him a twist and turn, he said: "In fact, the cost of sea transportation is controllable, but there must be a premise. There are a lot of copper mines in the Wa Kingdom, and if we can mine them there and transport them back to the Ming Dynasty, it will be a good choice for us. ”

Hong Chengchou didn't care about anything else, he only grasped the premise of Mao Wenlong. Since Mao Wenlong has said so, it means that he still has a way to overcome difficulties.

"The chief soldier might as well talk about that premise, if there is anything where the old man can help, he will not dare to shirk it." Hong Chengchou seems to have gotten out of the way, in order for the people of the Ming Dynasty to be able to use biogas, even if he wants to go out of the mountain again to serve the imperial court.

"Steam engine sea ship."

Mao Wenlong stared at Hong Chengchou and explained: "Only after building a steam engine warship, the ships transported at sea can sail without relying entirely on the wind. At that time, as long as the weather permits, you can set sail at any time and place, which can greatly save the transportation time. ”

Hong Chengchou said suddenly: "The meaning of the general soldier's words is to make every effort to build a steam engine sea ship, and then say anything else?" ”

Mao Wenlong nodded and said, "That's true." If the steam engine can be used on sea ships, whether it is a cargo ship or a war ship, only if it is really used on ships, the Ming Dynasty is the real overlord at sea. At that time, there is nothing that cannot be done, and there are many uses for the steam engine, I dare to assert that as long as the steam engine is launched in my Ming Dynasty, it will definitely be able to make the Ming Dynasty enter another height. ”

Hong Chengchou didn't know what was going on in Mao Wenlong's head, why he had so many thoughts and those strange fantasies. But Mao Wenlong never said big things, and every time he made up something, it was really confirmed. For example, the appearance of the hot air balloon has now become an indispensable means of transportation in the Ming Dynasty.

At present, hot air balloons are only used in the imperial court and the military, and have not yet been popularized in the hands of the people. If it is popularized, the Ming Dynasty will definitely be a different scene, these are things that everyone can see, and Hong Chengchou has no need to suspect anything.

"Okay, the old man promised the general soldier that in the days to come, he would wholeheartedly help the general soldier handle government affairs. And the general soldier can build that steam engine with peace of mind, and no longer have to be distracted by other things. Hong Chengchou gave Mao Wenlong a promise.

"Okay, we'll make up our minds. The steam engine will be available in the spring of next year at the latest, and Sir will know if I'm bragging. Mao Wenlong was overjoyed.

Mao Wenlong returned satisfied, Hong Chengchou is good at handling government affairs, and he came out to assist Mao Jingwen in handling government affairs. Mao Wenlong can sit back and relax, the goal has been achieved, there is no need to stay, after saying goodbye and leaving, he plunged into the Ministry of Industry, no longer disturbed by other things.

Haoda can only discuss anything with Hong Chengchou now, and he is very helpless. The scheming Hong Chengchou is obviously much more difficult than Mao Wenlong, and every time he deals with him, Haoda has a feeling that he has suffered a loss.

Three days later, Hong Chengchou quietly set off for Kyoto under the escort of secret guards, fulfilling his previous promise and assisting Mao Jingwen in managing the government.

Since then, the college has truly returned to its former peace, and there are no longer so many chores to deal with. The peaceful days returned, and Xin Wei, who had been busy for a while, was able to relax. His position as the dean is now as stable as Mount Tai, and the unfavorable remarks in the academy have long since dissipated.

However, the Ministry of Engineering became the busiest place in the entire academy, and Mao Wenlong personally supervised the construction of the steam engine. Lu Xiaowen, as his deputy, the two of them mingled every day, and half of what they talked about was not far from the scope of the steam engine.

Lu Xiaowen seems to have adapted to getting along with Mao Wenlong, she is no longer as shy as before, she is still dressed as a man, but she has not recovered her daughter's dress.

Mao Wenlong said to her a few times, but people just didn't listen to persuasion, so Mao Wenlong went with her. Lao Lu's family is now left alone, and Mao Wenlong doesn't want her craftsmanship to be buried like this. has persuaded Lu Xiaowen more than once, asking her to restore her daughter's body, and then find a good husband and give birth to a few babies to keep roots for the old Lu family.

Lu Xiaowen never responded positively to Mao Wenlong, every time she talked about this matter, she must have talked about other things. After a long time, Mao Wenlong lost his mind and went with Lu Xiaowen himself.

"Ding Ding Ding"

In the open-air greenhouse of the Ministry of Industry, more than a dozen wrought iron stoves are lined up, and nearly 100 blacksmiths are wielding hammers and wrought iron to create the required parts. The wrought iron technology of the academy has been greatly improved, and with the existence of Mao Wenlong, a person from later generations, the knowledge of hundreds of years ahead is enough to improve these simple wrought iron techniques by several levels.

The first steam engine that could be installed on a warship was already being assembled, and if nothing else, it could be installed on a warship in ten days for on-site inspection.

Mao Wenlong's goal is already infinitely close, but his heart is getting more and more nervous. After all, he doesn't know these things himself, but he just comes up with ideas based on his advanced knowledge, and then leaves them to those shrewd craftsmen to do. Fortunately, the Ming Dynasty did not lack such smart people, and there were many of them.

Mao Wenlong's ideas can be confirmed every time, which makes Mao Wenlong very pleased. With the help of these lovely craftsmen, nothing seems impossible.

Xin Wei heard that the steam engine was almost finished, and he didn't dare to slack off, so he came over early this day, wanting to see what the great project with his participation in was like.

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