"I'll let you see, my friend. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info" Tesla muttered, his mind already thinking about how to surprise his best friend who had been friends for a long time.

At this time, Lin Yiqing was looking at Tesla's diary.

“…… Figure 1: Combustion of nitrogen in the atmosphere. Note: 1. This is the effect produced by the discharge of an oscillator, which produces a voltage of 12 million volts. The voltage interacts at a frequency of 100,000 times per second, activating the normally inert nitrogen gas, triggering it to combine with oxygen. The flame-like current shown in the picture spans about 65 feet. ”

"It is now determined that the first step is to effectively increase the chemical activity of the current by utilizing an electric current with a very high frequency or vibration ratio. This is an important progress, but in fact it will soon be taken into account, and in this direction there are obvious limitations. In the next step, the waveform and other unique forms generated by the voltage driven by the current are also taken into account. Then the effects of atmospheric pressure and temperature, water and other objects are studied, so as to ensure the best conditions for initiating the most intense electrochemical reactions, and gradually the conditions for maximum efficiency are known. Naturally, improvements don't come quickly, it's gradual. I made a start. Gradually, the flame grew larger and stronger, and its oxidative activity became more and more intense. It went from a brush-shaped discharge, only a few inches long, to an incredible phenomenon of electric current, a roaring flame that devoured nitrogen from the atmosphere and spanned sixty to seventy feet. ”

"Therefore, it is likely to end slowly, almost imperceptibly. None of this has been done in any case, but to some extent, my efforts have paid off. ”

From picture 1 (p. 176), together with its title, it is shown that an idea may be realized. A flame-like visible current is generated by an intense electronic oscillator that violently stirs charged molecules in the air through coiled coils. In this way, two normally inactive components of the atmosphere develop an affinity, which happily binds together, and this electrochemical reaction is formed even if the current is not further strengthened. Of course, with this method to make nitrides, every possibility would imply that this intense activity would be brought about, and the effectiveness of the process would also prevail. In addition, special arrangements are also used to stabilize this formation of compounds, as they are usually unstable and after a little time the nitrogen becomes inert again. Steam is a simple and effective way to make this compound cure permanently. The results show that it is feasible to oxidize the countless amounts of nitrogen in the air using only cheap chemical energy and simple electronic devices. In this way, nitrides from all over the world can be produced in considerable quantities at the lowest cost. Relying on these compounds, the soil can become fertile and its profitability can be inestimably increased, so that abundant and cheap healthy food can be obtained. It's not fake, it's the same food we're used to. This novel and inexhaustible source of food will bring immeasurable benefits to humanity, as it greatly improves the quality of human beings and thus greatly increases human energy. I hope that soon, the world will see an industry begin soon. I believe that it will be second only to iron in importance. ”

"There has been an argument that the powerful destructive power of guns will end the war perfectly. So I thought about it myself for a long time, but now I believe that it was a profound mistake. Such a development would greatly change it, not prevent it. On the contrary, I believe that every new weapon invented, every new journey unfolds in this direction, merely arousing new talents and skills, busy with new endeavors, and conceiving new motives, which only give a new impetus to further development. Think about the invention of gunpowder. Can we imagine a more radical journey than the impact of this innovation? Let's imagine ourselves living in that period: when the armor of the samurai became the object of ridicule; When physical strength and skill are meant to be a thing of the past, to be of relatively little value, can we imagine that the war is about to end? Gunpowder still did not stop the war: on the contrary, it became the most powerful motive. Nor do I believe that any scientific or intellectual development will stop war, and that war will arise as long as similar conditions prevail; For war itself has become a science, and because war envelops some of the most sacred human emotions. Indeed, it is doubtful that it is beneficial for humanity to be prepared to fight for some sublime law. Neither the mind nor the body makes up the human being; Rather, the mind and the body together make up the human being. Our virtues and our faults are inextricably linked, just as power and matter are inextricably linked. When they are separated, man ceases to exist. ”

"A basic rule is: it's easier to destroy than to build. This law clearly defines human capabilities and the human condition. When these conditions are met, it will be easier to build than to destroy, and it seems to me that the war cannot be stopped. By using the new laws of defense, we can build impregnable harbors that cannot be attacked, but we cannot use such means to prevent two ships from meeting on the high seas and a war. Therefore, if we develop according to this idea, it will lead to the end that if offense and defense are only two opposite opposites, then humanity is better than war, because every nation, even the smallest one, can surround itself with an absolutely impregnable wall, and can openly defy the rest of the world, then there will undoubtedly be such a situation, which is extremely detrimental to human progress. Only when the barriers separating countries from nations and nations from nations are abolished can civilized society develop further. ”

"There are those who argue that the development of flying machines will inevitably bring peace to the universe. I believe this is also a completely wrong view. Of course, real manned vehicles will soon appear, but the situation will remain the same as before. In fact, I don't see any reason why a dominant power, such as the British Empire, should dominate both the air and the sea. I don't want anyone to remember me as a prophet, but I have no hesitation in saying that in the future we will see the establishment of a 'power of the air,' the center of which may not be far from New York City." But, despite this, humanity will fight to its heart's content. ”

"The idea of developing the laws of war will eventually lead to the transformation of the energy of war into purely latent, explosive energy, like a capacitor. In this form, the energy of war can be maintained effortlessly; It needs to become smaller, but also more effective. ”

"I am determined to concentrate on this dangerous task, and despite the great sacrifices it involves, and because it is extremely difficult to control it, I hope that I will have the opportunity to accomplish it in the future. Because the strong electronic vibrations produced by the high-efficiency devices that I have verified are the key to solving other most important electrical problems, and indeed human problems, which are now needed for that particular purpose. Not only is it possible to communicate wirelessly at any distance, but similarly, it is possible to transmit enormous amounts of energy and burn nitrogen from the atmosphere to produce a highly efficient luminescent body, and many other achievements are of incalculable scientific and industrial value. In the end, however, I applied a new principle to satisfactorily complete the task, the advantage of which is based on the incredible properties of capacitors. One of them is that it can release or excite stored energy for a fairly short period of time. Because of this property, it is extremely powerful. The detonation of explosives is only a drop in the bucket compared to its discharge. This means that it can produce the strongest current, the highest voltage, and the greatest riot in the medium. Another of its properties, which is also very valuable, is that in any case, the electricity it emits vibrates at least millions of times per second. ”

"Everything else I could use flashed through my mind. That's when a pleasant thought came to me and drove me to decide to use capacitors. I wound a coil of strong wire to form a primitive transformer or induction coil, and then arranged for the use of such an apparatus through which it could be charged and discharged alternately in a very short instant. Each time the capacitor emits current, it vibrates in the primary circuit, resulting in a corresponding secondary resonance. Thus, a transformer or induction coil involves the development of a new principle, which I call an 'electronic oscillator', which has unique properties that are expressed in the characteristics of capacitors that lead to results that would not have been possible otherwise. Any desired characteristics and intensities of electronic effects that were previously unthinkable can now be easily produced by perfecting such a device. Figure 5 already shows an important part that is often mentioned. For some purposes, a strong inductive effect is required; For other purposes, a very large amount of electronic motion is indispensable. Pictures in Figures 7, 8, 9 and 10 have shown experiments with such a vibrator and can be used as a way to elucidate some of these properties, conveying the idea that a huge electron effect has in fact been created. The title on the diagram has clearly illustrated ......"

Standing beside Lin Yiqing, Haruko Eto looked curiously at these strange pictures and the large text written in French next to her, feeling as if she had entered another fantasy world.

Haruko Eto is very good at reading French, and it is not difficult to read these words, but she finds it difficult to understand the meaning of these words.

But when Lin Yiqing read these words, there was a rare excitement and excitement on his face.

"General, what is this?" Haruko Eto finally couldn't help but ask, pointing to a tower-like device with strange drawings made up of various circles.

"A magic tower capable of creating lightning." Lin Yiqing looked back at Haruko Eto with a smile and replied, "I'm going to let this Mr. Tesla build such a tower in Qianguo." ”

"Making lightning? What's the use of that? Haruko Eto asked.

"Whoever bullies Haruko, I will use this lightning to chop him to death." Lin Yiqing laughed, "This is very useful, right?" ”

Eto Haruko knew that Lin Yiqing was joking with herself, but she would not have imagined at this time that almost twenty years later, this magic tower would really stand in the Qianguo Kingdom and become a super secret weapon, changing the outcome of an important war.

"The general just likes weapons, and in the eyes of the general, anything can be used as a weapon." Haruko Eto blinked, "Isn't it of any other use?" ”

"Of course there are other uses, and in two days, when I go to visit Mr. Tesla, you will see what a miraculous invention it is." Lin Yiqing said with a smile, "Of course, Mr. Tesla also needs a little hint from me to him. ”

"Mr. Tesla is a great inventor, but why do so many people hate him?" Haruko Eto brought some American newspapers to Lin Yiqing, "I have seen a lot of reports in the newspapers that are very unfavorable to him. ”

Lin Yiqing took the newspaper and only glanced at it, and understood what was going on: "These are all Edison's slanderous propaganda to combat him. Edison was the best at this. ”

"I see." Haruko Eto understood, "But these propaganda are too vicious. ”

"He's Morgan's man, of course he's 'Morganized'." Lin Yiqing looked at Pierpont in a newspaper. Morgan's photo, sneered.

In the United States today, the process of "Morganization" can be said to be spreading in all directions. Because wherever Morgan gets involved, he immediately controls fifty-one percent of the capital, and he must be on the board of directors, but incognito. Morganization means swallowing up companies in the same industry step by step, selling off adulterated stocks, and concentrating power by eliminating "life-and-death competition."

Now in his forties, Morgan is approaching the peak of his power. He was sinister, vicious, self-serving, and had no regard for his colleagues, subordinates, or the public, and he was six feet tall and weighed two hundred pounds, and his nose was as bright as a light bulb of disson's novelty because of an unfortunate skin disease. However, he deserves to be the "strongest of the strong", and he has become a Tang with great achievements. Huang.

Morgan was a self-appointed gentleman who often traveled to Europe to collect art. As far as Europe is concerned, he is slightly more discerning than the nouveau riche who amass the treasures of the old world. He was a staunch supporter of the Episcopal Church, and often left his office on Wall Street in the afternoons to make a special trip to the Episcopal Church of St. George, where he sang his famous hymn to the beams of the house for an hour to the accompaniment of his favorite organist.

Currents such as railroad price wars and workers' riots threatened all the vehicles he owned, leaving him unsafe for days. So he slipped away from his desk at every opportunity. When he traveled in the United States, he took a "palace charter car" worth $100,000, and the entire train had to be carefully selected. All inferior vehicles were to be diverted from the route they were traveling.

The financial panic of 9084 in the United States caused great insecurity, and thousands of small investors across the United States went bankrupt. Industrialists turned to the powerful Morgan family instead of the government. In the financier's view, all his elaborate plans to single-handedly control the economic apparatus could be ruined by labor disputes and price wars caused by the rapid development of the railroads. It is clear to anyone that there are too many railways built for speculation. Many railroads are facing bankruptcy and mergers must be considered. But Morgan is not a man who is at the mercy of others or reckless. He left his competitors in a hurry, but he himself went to Europe to travel and collect all kinds of art. It was the middle of summer, and Morgan made his way to England. But as soon as he arrived in England, he received a series of unfortunate reports from the United States about "railway accidents" and panic. In the end, he had no choice but to agree to return to China and serve the country with his invincible mind.

Morgan's solution was simply to bring the noisy parties together for a peace conference on board the yacht Corsair. He led the industrial magnates who had been captured and sailed up and down the bay and the East River all day. This is not a war between individuals, but a war between oil, steel, and railroad forces that fight each other, and an inextricable and life-and-death struggle between oligarchs. As night approached, Morgan had cleverly "reshuffled" everyone. He reduced the "life-and-death competition" to a minimum through clever mergers. Morgan's wrist is high, which can be seen from the class. His skill will soon be shown in the promising new leader of the electrical industry.

In short, Morgan wants to single-handedly control America's future electrification by eliminating "expensive competition," including both alternating current and direct current. His ambitions are close to being realized. Morgan's strategy of centralizing control of railroads, oil, and steel is also ready to be used in the electrical field. Obviously, the best way to invest in growth in the future is to control all electrical appliances and machine building and operate the services that eventually become "public facilities". But to do that, he needs Tesla's patents.

Tesla, on the other hand, has always devoted his body and mind to research. Money is such a thing, as long as he has it, he spends it casually, but he has countless things in his heart, and he doesn't know how much money he can find. For him, the value of money lies in what it can be done with, not in any inherent value of its own. Tesla was just immersed in his research, unaware of the frantic confrontation that was raging over his invention. He was completely immersed in the novelty of electrical phenomena.

This is also the reason why Lin Yiqing wants to save and protect Tesla. (To be continued.) )