She Song

Chapter 283 Global voyage and Dong Xiaowan’s depression

With the establishment of the Taiwan Division and the Naval Base Camp, Gao Bingwu's Nanyang Fleet is more confident.

He not only expanded his territory Xinyan City (today's Singapore) into a Nanyang naval base, sent warships to patrol the Xinyan Strait (today's Malacca Strait, there was no Malacca City in the Song Dynasty), and controlled this shipping-intensive waterway through powerful force.

At the same time, after the arrival of the Tongwenguan translator and the Kunlun slave (black) guide, Gao Bingwu organized nearly a hundred cargo ships to sail westward in early August to find Bagan (now Myanmar), and then along the coastlines of the Tianzhu countries into the territorial waters of Dashi , and finally found the southernmost tip of the continent, the "Cape of Good Hope", the hometown of Kunlun Nu.

Although Gao Bingwu didn't quite understand, what was the use of spending so much manpower and material resources just to find a "corner"?
But he vaguely knew something from the senior officials of the westbound fleet. This group gathered elites from the Military Staff Department, Hanji Military Industry, and Tsinghua Park. The fleet commander was Bai Mao.

Gao Bingwu knew very well that this mysterious and powerful figure in the internal defense would not leave Yanjing easily. Now he went thousands of miles away to show that the mission he shouldered was no small matter!
Bai Mao set sail from Xinyan City with a westbound fleet escorted by six warships. The purpose of his trip was to determine the route from Xinyan City to the "Cape of Good Hope" and to establish a "String of Pearls" style naval base on the route. The next stage of circumnavigation will lay a solid foundation.

Han Xiaoyao has informed in advance that this voyage is extremely dangerous and various emergencies are unpredictable. However, as long as the "Cape of Good Hope" is found, not only the entire crew and exploration researchers will receive rewards, but he will also receive a gold medal and a knighthood.

As Sable showed excellent qualities as an instructor, White Cat felt reassured and decided to go across the ocean to give it a try.

After seeing off the westbound fleet, Gao Bingwu continued to send a branch fleet to the south to explore the "Southern Ocean Continent" that the prince heard about from nowhere.

Compared with Nanyang, which was extremely busy, Yanjing's army and military industry went all out to expand the army. The three-month training of new recruits of 15 reserve soldiers was completed, and the total strength of the Zhenguo Army, Navy, Army and Air Force reached an unprecedented [-].

At the same time, the fourth batch of reserve forces were all sent to various counties. The reserve force in each county was approved to range from 1000 to 10 people. The total number of reserve personnel was maintained at about [-]. Instructors from the Zhenguo Army were sent to guide the drills, and military police were dispatched to conduct overt and covert inspections. Violations of personal gain and fraud.

After half a year of repeated tests, the airtightness of the steam engine prototype was finally resolved to the maximum extent, and the airtight effect of the bio-rubber made of gum and isinglass lived up to expectations.

The piston drove the connecting rod, and then pushed the huge flywheel to rotate rapidly. As the "whooshing" steam spurted out, the entire laboratory trembled. At that moment, Han Ping felt that the whole world was also trembling slightly.

Using only water and coal, this machine can produce unparalleled and huge power. According to Han Xiaoyao, if you put it on wheels, it can travel thousands of miles. If you put it on a ship, it can travel around the world even if there is no wind. This is incredible!
When Han Xiaoyao pinned the gold medal on Han Ping's chest, Han Ping subconsciously raised his hands in salute: "Thank you, Dean!"

Han Xiaoyao smiled and said: "You have put in hundreds of days and nights of work and effort for this machine. This is the honor you deserve! I want to name this machine 'Han Ping Steam Engine'. You No objection?"

Han Ping looked up at each other in surprise, naming the steam engine after himself?This is an honor passed down through the ages!
"Dean, I... I just did some auxiliary work, I really don't dare to be..." Han Ping hurriedly declined after realizing.

Han Xiaoyao said to him, "Don't be too self-effacing. I am very clear about your development process. Many key technologies were solved by you and your companions, at least [-]% of the credit."

Han Xiaoyao paused for a moment, then explained: "When your name and the steam engine are famous all over the world, the world's knowledgeable people will slowly gather in Yanjing, which will greatly promote Tsinghua University. "

Han Ping understood immediately and said, "Yes, Dean, I am willing to be this horse bone for Tsinghua University!"

Han Wenxiu said excitedly to the idol: "Wow, what about the gold medal! Brother Wu is so handsome!" Machines are worth dying for!" "Sister Xiaowan, do you think we will get a gold medal if we build a steel ship?"

"No, steel ships are combinations, and their properties are different from steam engines. At most, they are just silver medals..." Dong Xiaowan replied casually.

Han Wenxiu said with envy: "Wow, then Sister Xiaowan will get another silver medal!" But Dong Xiaowan felt particularly aggrieved at this time. She thought to herself that she was considered the most talented girl in Tsinghua University, from hot air balloons to airships. , and then to the steel hull, it has won the silver medal three times, but unfortunately it missed the gold medal every time.

Han Ping was named by Han Xiaoyao to lead the team when there was no one to take orders. He won the top prize in half a year. He was so lucky that Dong Xiaowan couldn't help but feel extremely frustrated.

It's fine to lick the wound by myself, but the little follower in front of me is chattering like a little magpie, what's the difference between stabbing his heart repeatedly with a knife?
"Congratulations to your fifth brother for me!" After saying something coldly, Dong Xiaowan left the experimental site and wandered aimlessly in the garden alone.

Sitting on the shore of Weiming Lake in Tsinghua University, Dong Xiaowan repeatedly thought about scientific research issues, hoping to make major discoveries, so as to prove her own strength, but her complicated emotions made it difficult for her to calm down.

She didn't know how long it had been, but she couldn't help kicking the pebbles at her feet randomly, and muttered: "Why are they always silver? Why? Aren't you too stupid? Ahhhhhh, I don't Listen or not..."

Suddenly someone behind me answered: "I'm not stupid, but I'm afraid I'm going crazy!"

"Who?" Like a rabbit that had been hit by an arrow, Dong Xiaowan jumped up and turned around to see Han Xiaoyao leaning on the rockery three steps behind him, looking at him with a smile.

"Teng!" Dong Xiaowan's face instantly turned as red as a ripe apple. It took a long time before she lowered her head and asked, "How long has the dean been here?"

"Long enough." Han Xiaoyao looked at her without blinking.

Dong Xiaowan sighed in her heart: I’m too embarrassed to see anyone!

But he muttered in a low voice: "You are a prince after all, how can you eavesdrop on the conversation at the girl's house?"

Han Xiaoyao took two steps closer and stood almost side by side with Dong Xiaowan. He looked at the dull lake surface and said leisurely: "Not convinced? Not willing to give in?"

Dong Xiaowan quickly said: "No! This disciple knows that Xueshi Han's steam engine is a power conversion output, which is different from previous projects, and I admire it in my heart."

Han Xiaoyao nodded and said: "Xiaowan, you are not only smart, but also talented, but I want to tell you now: the essence of science is 90.00% nine percent sweat and one percent inspiration..."

After listening to Chicken Soup for the Soul, Dong Xiaowan felt much better and immediately continued: "Don't worry, Dean, the disciple will definitely work harder!"

Han Xiaoyao laughed and continued: "But you have to understand that many times, one percent inspiration is the true meaning of science."

Uh!
Dong Xiaowan suddenly didn't know what to say.

Han Xiaoyao tilted his head, looked at the confused Dong Xiaowan, and suddenly asked: "Do you want to become a god?"

"Ah?" Dong Xiaowan almost thought her ears were broken, and asked blankly: "What kind of fairy?"

(End of this chapter)