Chapter 511 Steam Engine: Epoch-making Significance
Xiao Ying looked at him in surprise: "You don't want to study anymore? Didn't you just pass the exam to become a scholar?"
Chen Xinghe is very talented in studying. Although he did not get the first place in the college examination, after all, he has only been studying for a short time, but he is still a first-class student.
If he continues to study with such grades, he will have a good chance of getting into high school in a few years, and even into the top two.
If I really want to study steam engines, I will have to give up fame and fortune.
Chen Xinghe said seriously, "I wanted to study and pass the imperial examinations because that was the only way I could improve my family's situation and give my family a better life."
"But later, my mother rose to prominence and taught us cultivation, which allowed me to see a different direction in life."
His mother was the imperial teacher, so his status also rose, and he was also a monk.
He didn't need to take the imperial examination or become an official through the imperial examination to achieve his goals.
It’s just that he didn’t know what he wanted to do before, so he kept studying.
"Now I know that I can help the people by doing other things, like the steam engine my mother mentioned, as well as trains and buses."
The more he spoke, the brighter his eyes became, and the more determined his expression became.
"If I can research these things, the entire Moon Country will definitely change!"
"People won't have to walk when they travel long distances, and the time spent on travel will be greatly shortened."
"There's no need to transport food and fodder by truckload anymore. A few trains can accomplish the task quickly and safely."
"People in Shangjing want to eat the fruits from Lingzhou. They are still fresh from the time they are picked to the time they are eaten."
"If all the states in the Moon Kingdom could be connected by train and a train network was built, how amazing would that be!"
Chen Xingyun and others who had not spoken a word were also attracted by his description. Could such a day really come?
Although they have a teleportation array, it consumes too many spirit stones and cannot be promoted and used on a large scale. It is mainly for the convenience of monks.
But trains are different. The steam engine my mother mentioned can be powered by water.
By then, train and bus fares will not be very expensive, and ordinary people will have the opportunity to take them.
It’s amazing just thinking about it.
Xiao Ying also showed approval. Xinghe was indeed a smart kid.
She just gave the beginning, but Xinghe could think of so many things. Maybe he could really make these things.
"Since you have this idea, just go for it boldly."
She didn't force Chen Xinghe to study. She would support whatever her children wanted to do as long as it didn't break the law.
"Thank you, mother." Chen Xinghe couldn't help but smile when he got the approval. "Don't worry, mother, I will definitely work hard!"
Xiao Ying nodded and smiled, "This isn't that easy. It's much harder than making paper or glass. You have to be mentally prepared."
Chen Xinghe said seriously: "No matter what, I want to give it a try first."
"Very well, tomorrow I will go to the palace and tell the emperor to have officials from the Ministry of Works assist you."
This is equivalent to setting up a separate research team for Chen Xinghe to specialize in studying things like steam engines, buses and trains. I believe the emperor will not refuse.
"Thank you, mother!"
Chen Xinghe was shocked. He didn't expect his mother to support him so much.
He thought it would be like a car workshop, where he could study it slowly on his own.
Once the imperial court intervened, things became completely different. He was working for the imperial court, so he could not slack off.
Xiao Ying explained, "This matter is very complicated, and you have never been exposed to anything in this area, so I want officials from the Ministry of Industry to assist you."
"The officials in the Ministry of Industry know a lot. If you learn from them, you will improve faster."
The Ministry of Works does not have a high status among the six ministries, but it is the most practical one, and many people in it are very talented.
With these people joining in, building steam engines and trains may not be as difficult as imagined.
"I know, mother."
Chen Xinghe knew that he was not stupid, but he also had self-awareness.
This is a new field he has never been exposed to, so he will not think too highly of himself.
On the second day, Xiao Ying indeed entered the palace, but he discussed the matter with the emperor in private.
The emperor was stunned when he heard this, his eyes full of disbelief. Could such a thing really be made?
Then he was delighted, as the imperial teacher never spoke without a purpose.
If she says yes, then it must be yes!
Without any hesitation, he called the Minister of Works and two Vice Ministers of Works.
The three of them were stunned when they heard this, breathing rapidly and extremely excited, and they actually pestered Xiao Ying to learn about these things on the spot.
Xiao Ying also answered every question, but she only knew the basics.
Even so, the three of them were extremely excited.
Finally, the Minister of Works took the initiative to set up a small team for research, with him as the leader. The other officials of the Ministry of Works could be transferred at will. It can be said that he was promoted to the highest level.
Xiao Ying then expressed his hope that his son Chen Xinghe would also participate, and naturally no one would object.
Whether you really want to participate or just want to gild yourself, it doesn't have much impact.
The emperor ordered that such an important research must be kept confidential, and if any leaks were made, the Ministry of Works would be held accountable.
The Minister of Works even swore an oath that if the secret was leaked, he would be beheaded.
On that day, a group of elite officials were selected from the Ministry of Works, and a secluded house was specially chosen to begin preparations.
Chen Xinghe also joined in on the second day and became busy.
Just as Yue Kingdom was busy researching high-yield crops and steam engines, Jing Kingdom and Anlan Kingdom also took action.
The Kingdom of Jing sent a large group of envoys to the Kingdom of Yue, intending to invite the royal family and the imperial teacher of Yue to attend the emperor's wedding in the Kingdom of Jing.
Bai Tianhao also returned to Anlan Country and told Bai Xuening about this.
Bai Xuening was struck by lightning and was completely stunned.
"How can this be? Old Ancestor, how can this be possible?!"
She is at the seventh level of Qi Refining, how can she be allowed to marry the Emperor of Jing Kingdom?
The royal family obviously has so many princesses without spiritual roots. Even if Jingguo needs one with spiritual roots, there are still those in the early and middle stages of Qi Refining to choose from.
Why was she chosen?
She doesn't want to go. She doesn't want to marry the Emperor of Jingguo, otherwise there will be no possibility for her to be with Yu Qianli!
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