I'm the villain in the book

Chapter 514 Tiangong Bureau
On the third day after the wedding, Chu Xianping came back.

And he also "invited" the state shepherd and general soldier of Yangzhou back together.

The former is called Pei Maowen, and the latter is called Feng Bei.

Now that he has surrendered, it is normal to come to see the "new king".

Although the two had been very nervous before coming here, they were afraid that Wei Changtian would break his promise and take their lives.

But it turns out that the latter is still very moral.

Not only kept their official positions as promised, but also asked Ning Yuke to confer a useless but bluffing title on each of them.

After all, it is "a typical example of abandoning darkness and turning to light", and it must serve as a "model".

In addition, after intensive preparations, the "Tiangong Bureau" affiliated to the Ministry of Industry was officially established today.

There are a total of hundreds of people, except for a few civil servants, the rest are all kinds of craftsmen.

The treatment of these people is extremely generous, even comparable to the salary of a fifth-rank official.

But as a price, they, and their families, must be constantly monitored by the Ministry of Punishment.

Even the location of the Tiangong Bureau is extremely secretive, chosen in a deep mountain not far from Datong City.

This is of course for the sake of confidentiality.

You must know that this is a "core scientific research institution" related to the future of the Shu Kingdom. Wei Changtian doesn't want the "high-tech invention" he researched with great difficulty to be stolen by Ning Yongnian.

Of course, once something like a steam engine is put into use, it will definitely be hidden, and sooner or later it will "benefit" all mankind.

After all, there is no such thing as a "patent" these days.

But if the secrecy work is done well, this kind of "leading technology" can be maintained for at least one or two years.

At that time, when Ning Yongnian understands the research of the steam engine, he may not be able to make more advanced things.
noon.

Accompanied by the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Wei Changtian personally met several core craftsmen of the Tiangong Bureau, and had an afternoon-long exchange with the latter.

At present, there are two main research contents of Tiangong Bureau.

In addition to steam engines, there are "improved gunpowder" with greater explosive power.

As I said before, gunpowder has been invented in this world, and even during the Battle of Niutoushan, the Shu army used a huge amount of gunpowder to create a huge "earth fire".

However, it was also during that ambush that Wei Changtian discovered that today's gunpowder technology is actually quite hip.

Even worse than the black gunpowder of the previous life, mononitrate, disulfide, and charcoal.

It's okay to set off fireworks or something, but it's hard to use it for other purposes.

More importantly, due to the existence of the cultivation system, those in power in previous dynasties, including Ning Yongnian, seemed not very keen on improving gunpowder.

But Wei Changtian didn't think so.

Which one does not use gunpowder to build mountains and roads, or mine and fry fish?

These "jobs" are now done by practitioners, and these people not only charge high prices, but often cannot hire them if they have the money.

After all, most cultivators are a bit pretentious. It may be okay if you let them go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, but if you let them go to open mountains and blow rocks
It is indeed a bit overkill.

Therefore, Wei Changtian planned to increase the power of gunpowder by the way, so as to lay a solid foundation for the vigorous "big construction" of Shu in the future.

Besides, powerful gunpowder also helps in war.

You must know that although Wei Changtian doesn't have an airplane, he probably won't be able to build one in his lifetime.

But he has quite a few flying monsters.

If we fight again in the future, let these flying beasts bring a pack of powerful explosives to carry out a "carpet bombing" before starting the fight, and then engage in several rounds of volleys.

snort!What about the world of self-cultivation?
I will let you understand what is called "the power of knowledge" in the future!
At the beginning of Youshi.

Outside the city of Shuzhou, Wei Changtian personally sent away the mighty group of people from the Tiangong Bureau, and ordered to ensure their safety and life in the deep mountains and old forests at all costs.

In addition to the "security work" jointly undertaken by the Freemasons and the Ministry of Criminal Justice, the Ministry of Industry has also reached cooperation with the largest restaurants and brothels in the city, and they will send people to ensure that the artisans can eat, drink and have fun after work.

These craftsmen who wrought iron and sawed wood every day had never enjoyed such treatment, so they were all grateful to Wei Changtian at the moment, and vowed to make that steam engine and even more powerful gunpowder as soon as possible.

Wei Changtian knew that "invention and creation" needed opportunities and inspiration, but he didn't let the Tiangong Bureau issue any "military order".

But before everyone left, he impromptu delivered a passionate speech.

What is "you are the real pillars of the Shu Kingdom", what is "the future of the Shu Kingdom, please".
Wei Changtian talked more and more vigorously, and finally felt that it was not enough, so Ning Yuke came to Weiyang Palace to show his face again.

The pillars of the country and the queen came in person.

The excitement of a group of craftsmen finally reached its peak at the moment when Ning Yuke stepped off the imperial carriage. It looked like she wished she could shed her blood for the steam engine.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, this seemingly inconspicuous but in fact will greatly change the future of the Shu Kingdom left Shuzhou City and headed straight for an unknown mountain.

Wei Changtian, on the other hand, watched them disappear completely, and then turned to look at Ning Yuke.

"Don't you understand why I value them so much?"

"Ah."

Ning Yuke nodded honestly: "Please ask the master to clarify."

"Because what they are going to do is really a great thing that will last for thousands of years."

Looking at Ning Yuke's still puzzled eyes, Wei Changtian didn't explain more, but sighed softly:
"The predecessors planted trees, and the descendants enjoyed the shade."

"Your and my names may not be remembered by future generations in a few years, but they will definitely be able to."

"You'll understand later."

When returning to the mansion from outside the city, the last ray of the setting sun also fell into the sky.

In fact, Wei Changtian seldom went out these few days, that is to say, he was busy outside for a whole day today, and before that he was always at home with Liang Qin to celebrate their wedding.

Eat and drink, meet visiting guests, play mahjong with the girls, and occasionally "visit" Agou and Achun's practice
For three days, Wei Changtian never mentioned the three words "Li Wutong" to anyone, nor asked Zhang San about the latter's situation even once.

It was as if this woman who had already had a relationship with him, came back suddenly and left in a hurry, did not exist.

Including Zhang San and Chu Xianping, everyone in the know believed that Wei Changtian had given up on the latter.

This is not a wild guess.

Because Wei Changtian's words and deeds really showed such an attitude.

In fact, it is right to think about it.

In any case, what Li Wutong did was too stupid.

Not only did such a woman not help Wei Changtian, she couldn't even be a "vase" like Lu Jingyao who was stable and never caused trouble.

To put it bluntly.

In the eyes of Zhang San and Chu Xianping, Li Wutong is actually Wei Changtian's burden.

A burden as heavy as it is humble.

(End of this chapter)