Chapter 2552 Confused Heart
As soon as His Majesty Li Er thought about the side effects of taking the pills refined by Fan Monk to boost his energy and revitalize his blood vessels, and the resulting side effects of being exhausted and sleepy, Li Er couldn't wait to hope that Taoism could make a breakthrough in this aspect. .
After all, Fan Seng's crooked ways are really not safe. If it is not effective for a certain period of time after taking them, His Majesty Li Er will not pay attention to them.
Taoism is more reliable. At least the theoretical support of Taoism is strong enough. Refining an elixir can always be perfectly explained from all aspects, and it is completely consistent with the principles of heaven and earth.
How could Fang Jun understand His Majesty Li Er's thoughts at this moment?
He naturally thought that His Majesty Li Er was just curious about the steam engine itself, so he explained enthusiastically: "Your Majesty, please don't underestimate this thing. Although there are many areas that need to be improved technically, it will not take long before your Majesty can See its power. Well, Weichen plans to lay a railway track from Fangjiawan Wharf to Chang'an City for steam engines to transport goods. It will be at least sixty miles from Fangjiawan Wharf to Mingde Gate in the south of Chang'an City. When the construction of the east and west cities is completed, Countless goods need to be transported every day, at least Thousands of horses and hundreds of vehicles are transported back and forth, and the cost of eating horse chews is more than a thousand dollars. This does not include the loss of horses, and it is said that such a huge amount of carriages and horses will cause traffic congestion in Chang'an... …But after using steam engine transportation, all costs can be saved at least half , the impact on the traffic in Chang'an City is minimal, and it only requires one railway track. Not to mention that the cost saved alone can reach more than 100,000 yuan per year. If all the horses saved are used in the army, our Tang Dynasty will be in a state of disrepair. The size of the cavalry has more than doubled?”
After such a calculation, His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but feel moved. He was a flexible thinker, and he drew inferences from one example and asked, "Do you mean that the steam engine is so powerful that it can replace the goods transported by more than a thousand horses?"
Fang Jun nodded and said: "More than that, as the technology of steam engines gets better and better, its power cannot be matched by horses!"
His Majesty Li Er was very excited and asked: "In other words, if such a railway track is built from Chang'an to Luoyang, steam engines can be used to send thousands of troops directly to Luoyang, arriving in the morning and evening?"
Fang Jun praised: "Your Majesty is wise! Not just Luoyang? Theoretically, as long as the rails can be laid, steam engines can arrive in the fastest and most labor-saving way. Your Majesty's army can reach any inch of the empire's territory at any time!"< br>
The best way for the large-scale application of any kind of technology, as well as subsequent continuous upgrades, is for the government to participate.
Fang Jun tried his best to draw a big picture to His Majesty Li Er, making him pay full attention to the role of the steam engine. Only in this way can the progress of the steam engine be included in the central vision, and the whole country can develop it. How can it be the power of Fang Jun alone? Can it be compared?
Of course, that sounds great, but the reality is far from it.
Speaking of railways alone, with the current level of technological construction in Datang, it is completely impossible to lay slightly longer rails. It is too difficult to build bridges across rivers and drill holes in mountains, and they can only be used in plain areas. Short distance transportation.
Even with the current power of steam engines, the weight of goods transported at one time is only a little heavier than a few mules, and the cylinders explode at every turn...
The industrial revolution is a long-term and accumulated process. How can it be achieved overnight just by the golden finger of a time traveler?
There is still a long way to go...
However, as long as it can attract the emperor's attention and make the imperial center maintain a positive and supportive attitude towards the development of steam engines, then this road will be much shorter and faster.
At the very least, the tragic ending of firearms in history cannot happen. A certain emperor was afraid that the progress in the research and development of firearms would damage his enslavement rule, so he simply issued an order to completely ban them. However, he had no firearms at home. As a result, he waited until others used muskets and artillery to beat them. The "Eight Banners Iron Cavalry" they were proud of discarded their helmets and armor and cried like wolves, but when they looked back they found that this thing was something they had thrown away and no longer wanted to play with...
What if His Majesty Li Er doesn't know enough about steam engines and someone slanders and incites them with such nonsense as "the son has no words but strange power and confuses the gods", and he is afraid and simply bans it?
For products such as steam engines that have completely surpassed the current public knowledge, this outcome is very possible...
His Majesty Li Er sipped his tea, his eyes bright, and he was enjoying Fang Jun's explanation.
When Fang Jun's mouth went dry, His Majesty Li Er put down his tea cup and said, "You always have to be quiet about this turmoil, but don't worry, no matter how violent the impeachment launched by the Guanlong nobles, I will not There won’t be any substantive punishment. It’s just that we need to keep people’s hearts stable. We should keep a low profile in the future and be more practical and don’t make it public.”
Fang Jun understood the idea and quickly stood up and bowed: "Wei Chen, thank you for your love and care. I can't repay you even if I work hard! Don't worry, Your Majesty, Wei Chen will teach in the academy and lead the craftsmen of the Foundry Bureau to develop and improve." Steam engine, please handle the errands of the Ministry of War safely and do your best for His Majesty’s Eastern Expedition next year!”
Talking to smart people saves worry and effort. His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and smiled and said: "That's right! To be an official, you must first be a person, then do things, and finally be an official. You are still young, so be more attentive. No one can know public affairs from birth. More abilities come from accumulated experience and solid foundation, so that you can guide the country and dominate the world. ”
Li Junxian on the side clicked his tongue, with a look of envy on his face.
Listen, how much does the emperor favor Fang Jun? He had just reached the weak crown and had only been an official in the court for a few years, and he had already promised the position of Prime Minister and Assistant. Given time, when Fang Jun was full-fledged and looked at the whole court, who else could compete with him?
Not to mention that when the prince ascends the throne in the future, it is almost certain that Fang Jun will be "below one person and surpass tens of thousands of people"...
On top of the temple, scolding Fang Qiu, how self-satisfied and arrogant is that?
*****
After passing through Lifang near the West Market, the number of pedestrians on the street was sparse and significantly reduced.
The rain is getting heavier, and the drizzle of rain is swaying in the wind. It is dense and cool, washing the bluestones on the road until they are spotless. The water in the low and uneven places has been trampled by the horses' hooves and rutted, splashing crystal clear water. Drops of water like jade.
The carriage was swaying, and Princess Changle in the carriage felt guilty and uneasy.
She had lived in a Taoist temple outside the city for many days. Today, because Princess Hengshan's wedding was coming, she moved back to the palace. Unexpectedly, she met Fang Jun as soon as she entered the city, and she agreed to his request to have breakfast together.
Although she is dignified, she has always had an indescribable affection for Fang Jun. It can be said that it is a love between a man and a woman, but it is not so strong that it makes people dependent on each other for life and death. It can be said that it is a family affection, but it is a little more. The joy of talking and getting along...
Therefore, when facing Fang Jun, she always avoided him whenever she could. Even if she couldn't avoid him, she would only treat him with a cold face and would never give Fang Jun the slightest thought.
However, the relationship between people is sometimes difficult to distinguish. When Fang Jun faced steel knives and spears on Zhongnan Mountain, he happily risked his life to save her without fear of life or death. Countless times, as long as he opened his mouth, no matter how difficult things were, They all agreed without hesitation, but who could be indifferent to the affection involved?
Therefore, after some struggle, Princess Changle agreed to Fang Jun's request. She thought it was just a shop in the middle of the market, so how could she happen to run into an acquaintance and cause unnecessary embarrassment?
Unexpectedly, not only did he meet an acquaintance, but he also met his father who was the most unwilling to face...
"Alas..."
With her delicate white hands pressed against her temples, Princess Changle tilted her head slightly, frowned, and let out a long sigh. Princess Gaoyang didn't feel any guilt. After all, she had always kept herself clean and her relationship with Fang Jun was innocent. But when she thought of returning to the palace later to face her father's questioning, she felt her head swell.
I'm so worried...
And she herself knew that her resistance to sex was getting weaker and weaker, and she was even thinking that if one day Fang Jun's guy got mad and forced her to have sex, would she be able to bear it and would rather die than obey at the risk of causing trouble? Did it seriously harm Fang Jun's life and destroy the sisterly relationship with Gao Yang?
Or gritted his teeth and... obeyed him?
Thinking of this, Princess Changle's heart was in confusion.
Her beautiful eyes were stained with melancholy, and she stared blankly at the slanting rain outside the car, the gentle breeze, and the lonely long street. The sound of horse hooves in her ears disturbed her heart, and a thought suddenly came to her mind...
Otherwise, why not just find someone to marry? (End of chapter)