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Chapter 427 Technology is constantly improving

Flying on a rocket, it will be hundreds of years later.

But now, people can go to heaven, but it has to become a reality.For the emperor, this is really double happiness, and he is in a good mood.

"Sun Qing will come to the Meridian Gate tomorrow to watch the launch experiment of the Academy of Sciences!" After Zhu Youxiao praised Sun Yuanhua, he smiled and sent out the invitation.

Sun Yuanhua hurriedly bowed and said, "I have received the news, and I am very shocked and curious. I will go to watch it tomorrow, and it will open my eyes and gain insight."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and nodded, agreeing very much with Sun Yuanhua's statement that he opened his eyes and gained insight.

The enlarged version of the Kongming Lantern is just that, but it doesn’t need to be too high if it is carried by people, and the height of [-] meters and [-] meters is enough to shock the ancients.

Just wanting to have a sensational effect, Zhu Youxiao asked the Academy of Sciences to demonstrate in public in the Meridian Gate empty space.That's right, it has already succeeded at the Academy of Sciences, only a few minor improvements are needed, and there is no problem with manned launch.

In the eyes of the ancients, to be able to go to heaven, wouldn't it mean that one would attain the Tao and become an immortal, soaring in the daytime?But what Zhu Youxiao wants to tell them is that this is called science, not mythology.

I don’t understand, it’s okay, take your time, this is just the beginning.

Besides, if such a shocking and sensational event occurred in my Tianqi Dynasty, would it have the same impact as the auspiciousness?

"Long live." Sun Yuanhua hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help the doubts and curiosity in his heart, and said: "This chemical equation is very wonderful, but knowing it, not knowing why, it is difficult to understand the reason."

Zhu Youxiao smiled wryly, it was really difficult to understand the truth.

What molecules, atoms, elements, what valence, what material composition, can be said but cannot be seen or touched by people, and can only be memorized by rote.

But Sun Yuanhua is right, with the equation, many practical problems can be solved.For example, from the equation of gunpowder combustion, the best formula of gunpowder can be calculated.

"Now I can only memorize it by rote, and then slowly study the truth." Zhu Youxiao knew that he was improving like a seedling, and faults were inevitable.But it is also a shortcut to deduce the process from the result and understand the principle.

Sun Yuanhua was a little disappointed, but he also kept in mind his teacher Xu Guangqi's advice, so he didn't dare to continue asking questions, so he asked instead: "Next, I want to study more powerful gunpowder, which is nitrocellulose."

The craftsmanship and formula of black powder have been developed to the end, and it is difficult to increase its power.And according to the development process, it is nitrocellulose, then picric acid, nitroglycerin...

And if nitrocellulose can replace black gunpowder, it will be another progress across the ages.

You should know that nitrocellulose is not only powerful in explosion, but also has a better range. It also burns fully, has no residue, and has less smoke. It is called smokeless gunpowder and has less damage to the barrel.

It can be said that nitrocellulose basically makes up for all the shortcomings of black powder.

In fact, in Zhu Youxiao's opinion, the difficulty of making nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin is about the same.Moreover, black gunpowder weapons and equipment, Ping Liao extermination of slaves, and even all over the world, are enough for the Ming army.

After pondering for a while, Zhu Youxiao decided to move here step by step. It has developed like this in history, and there must be a reason for it.

According to the technical conditions at that time, it was indeed relatively easy to succeed in manufacturing nitrocellulose.The key is how to produce energy, it is too easy to just make a small batch of experimental products.

"Since Sun Qing is a professor of the Academy of Sciences, you can do more research and discussion with them." Zhu Youxiao said: "I know that the Academy of Sciences can already produce sulfuric acid and nitric acid in the laboratory."

In ancient China, there was a method of producing sulfuric acid. The ancient method of producing sulfuric acid was to use green vitriol (ferrous sulfate) as raw material and calcined it in a distillation pot.Nitric acid is produced by mixing sulfuric acid and saltpeter for nitrification.

Of course, before reading the book "Chemistry", ancient people didn't know what this thing was and what it was used for.

"It is because of the achievements of the Academy of Sciences that Weichen has the confidence to make nitrocellulose." Sun Yuanhua bowed and replied with a smile on his face. "There are a few students who are very talented in chemistry."

"With more talent and diligence, scientists like Shen Kuo and Guo Shoujing will appear in my Ming Dynasty." Zhu Youxiao smiled and said: "Master Xu's achievements are no less than those of Shen and Guo. surpass Naishi."

"On behalf of my family teacher, I thank you for your praise." Sun Yuanhua bowed and said modestly: "Compared to my family teacher, I am far behind by thousands of miles, and I still have to work hard to improve."

Zhu Youxiao chuckled, and said: "It is necessary to work hard, but Sun Qing doesn't have to be too humble. On the way of firearms, I think you are already the blue one. Sun Qing's contribution to Ping Liao's eradication of slaves is indispensable, and I will remember it all." .”

"Thank you, long live grace." Sun Yuanhua knew it was time to resign, so he stood up and thanked him.

The hall fell silent, the emperor stroked his chin, and leaned in the imperial chair, with a half-smile on his face, but he could see a bit of complacency.

The emperor is already at the top of the pyramid, this is fate.Regardless of his virtuousness or ignorance, in feudal times, he was heaven.

Yes, he doesn't need to be smart or hardworking, as long as he knows people well, the world will be stable.

But now, Zhu Youxiao felt that he had led Daming on the right path of development.Even if he doesn't care anymore, some people will continue to go down and continue to complete his vision.

Of course, the possibility of overturning still exists, and the only possibility is that he is gone.

Even if fate cannot be changed, within a year, I will complete the great cause of eradicating slaves in Pingliao, right?In this regard, Zhu Youxiao still has considerable confidence.

Wang Tiqian entered the palace and interrupted the emperor's thoughts.

"My lord, Yang Lian, the governor of Shanxi, and Fang Zhenru, the governor of Henan, are summoned to have an audience." Seeing the emperor's gaze shifted, Wang Tiqian bowed to report with a flattering smile.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, sat upright, and said in a deep voice, "Xuan!"

The major disasters during the Little Ice Age were most severe in the north, and at the same time, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Henan were the most serious.

In Shaanxi, Zuo Guangdou was first appointed as the governor. Through the construction of water conservancy and the reduction of taxes and sympathy for the people, the governance of the local area has achieved considerable results.Li Jingbai is now taking over, and he is also a good official.

Shanxi Governor Yang Lian and Henan Governor Fang Zhenru have been released for several years, and they have done a good job.

Although both of them have the label of the Donglin Party, they are fundamentally different from those officials who are full of benevolence, righteousness and morality, but are actually corrupt and shameless.

The most important feature of the two is honesty and integrity.Integrity can be sympathetic to the people, and strictness can not fear the local vassals.

Be able to show compassion to the people and alleviate their suffering; be able to attack the vassal kings and take back the fiefdoms according to the imperial court's will.Being able to do these two tasks well, Zhu Youxiao is quite satisfied.

Of course, the work of paying wages in Qingtun is also indispensable for the strengths and impartiality of these two people.It is also one of Zhu Youxiao's important criteria for inspecting officials to deal with those landlords and gentry who invaded the farmland.

(End of this chapter)