"A message sent from a thousand miles away, Fu Guang, are you sure such a wondrous object exists in this world?"
Yu Zhongchun could finally openly express his surprise and couldn't help but ask a few more questions, "This thing..."
"Was this also a gift from that merchant friend of Fu Guang?"
Yu Chongshan pushed his eldest son aside and then spoke up to make amends for his granddaughter.
“Grandfather guessed right. When my friend delivered the superior seeds last time, he also brought some other things with him, including this radio that can transmit messages over long distances.”
"Do you have enough money on you, Fu Guang?"
Madam Yu's focus was clearly different from that of the men in the family.
"Grandmother, don't worry, there's plenty of time. If you can't wait any longer, I'll go and browse His Majesty's private treasury," Yue Fuguang joked with the old woman.
Yesterday she saw that the boxes containing gold coins in her private vault were untouched, because she herself didn't need them.
Although she hadn't received her salary as a junior tutor yet, things were sent to her from the palace every few days, so she didn't bother to worry about it.
Madam Yu smiled and said, "Our family also has a storeroom. I'll have your mother and the others take you to see it sometime. There's also my grandmother's small storeroom. Come whenever you have time."
Upon hearing his wife's words, Yu Chongshan couldn't help but blurt out, "Grandfather also has some. We'll take Fuguang to see it when we have time."
After he finished speaking, he glanced cautiously at Old Madam Yu, but Old Madam Yu didn't even give him a look.
The old man really thought she didn't know he had a secret stash of money; she just couldn't be bothered to care before.
Now she doesn't care anymore. The good stuff will only go to her granddaughter first, and only what her granddaughter doesn't want will go to others.
Yue Fuguang replied with a smile, "Then I won't stand on ceremony with my elders!"
Seeing that she readily agreed without refusing, everyone was delighted, knowing that she didn't consider them outsiders.
Yu Chongshan waved his hand, interrupting his sons and daughters-in-law who wanted to join in the fun.
"Fu Guang, let's get back to this radio station. It can transmit messages over long distances, and it's a priceless treasure."
How do you plan to use it?
"Grandfather, I was thinking that my second brother was going to Sanchadi with his men at the end of May. The two places are thousands of miles apart and communication is inconvenient."
So I thought I'd let him take a radio with him, and we'd keep one at home too.
This way, the two places can communicate in real time, and the granddaughter can keep up with the situation there.
Yu Chongshan nodded emphatically, "That's excellent."
The whole family, united in their resolve, forgot that such a vital national asset should have been reported to His Majesty first.
It must be said that Yue Fuguang's strength gave his family the courage and confidence, and they never thought of plotting to usurp the throne.
However, when it came to the things that Yue Fuguang took out, the whole family tacitly agreed that how to use and dispose of the things would be entirely up to Fuguang's arrangements.
As for whether or not to inform His Majesty, I will definitely say so, but it will only be a formality.
Yu Shuchun interjected, asking, "Fu Guang, what's this radio station like? How does it work?"
I know my own son best. Even with the bias of a biological father, I have to admit that my son is not as clever as my daughter.
It would be best if he could learn it in advance, otherwise he would be too ashamed to face his niece if this kid messed it up.
"Little Pearl, put the two radios on the bottom shelf of my study."
After giving the system instructions, Yue Fuguang said to Cuizhu behind him, "Cuizhu, go to my study and get the radio. It's on the bottom shelf of the bookshelf, in two green metal boxes. Bring them both."
While waiting, Yue Fuguang pretended to take out two booklets from her wide sleeves, but actually from her storage ring.
She handed it to Yu Chongshan and said, "Grandfather, this is the radio's operating manual. I've never operated it before."
Therefore, the second brother and the others need to memorize it themselves and practice sending messages frequently.
Sending telegrams via radio is not only a technical skill, but also a craft. It requires operators to have a high degree of proficiency, enabling them to send and receive Morse codes consistently, accurately, and quickly.
Yu Chongshan handed a book to Yu Shuchun, saying, "Second brother, take a look at it first, and give it to Xiao Er after you understand it."
He trusted his son more than his grandson. It was safer for the father to learn and then pass on the knowledge to his son.
Yu Shuchun took it with both hands and began to study it seriously.
Yue Fuguang glanced at it and saw that the manual was very detailed, listing even radio maintenance and how to complete daily training.
The "Radio User Manual" could easily be renamed "A Step-by-Step Guide to Telegram Sending, Receiving, and Maintenance".
Upon seeing the Morse code inside, Yu Chongshan couldn't help but think more deeply; this thing could be used in other places as well.
So he couldn't help but ask, "Fu Guang, what's the Morse code in this...?"
“If Grandfather thinks it’s useful, then take it.”
In the future, she will train an intelligence team entirely of her own, so for now, it might be wise to let the emperor and his men test the waters with this.
Soon, Cuizhu and Shen Chunying each came in carrying a box.
After placing the items on the table, Yue Fuguang opened the lid of the iron box and took out the contents one by one.
One was placed in front of Yu Boming, and the other was placed in front of the sisters Yu Ningxuan and Yu Ningxin.
"Grandfather, a radio needs a sender and a receiver. The transmission from the Three-Forked Ground will be handled by Second Brother himself, as for the one in our household..."
"Let the two older sisters do it first."
Yu Chongshan nodded. "I'll listen to Fu Guang."
Then he said to his three grandchildren, "Remember what your sister told you, and learn and do it well."
"Furthermore," he said sternly, "without Fu Guang's permission, none of you are allowed to divulge anything about the radio station's operations. Not even your own family members."
As for the kindness shown to him, he doesn't need to say it. Just by looking at the children's expressions, they know that this is a rare opportunity, and they will remember it in their hearts.
Next, Yu Chongshan, along with his eldest son and second son, and the sisters Bo Ming and Yu Ningxuan, began loading and unloading according to the user manual.
By dinner time, Yue Fuguang, who had already dozed off for a while, saw that although the group looked tired, their eyes were shining.
Like a child finding their favorite toy.
Over the next few days, Yu Boming, who was originally scheduled to return to the military camp, took leave to learn how to use the radio at his residence.
The news that radio could transmit messages over long distances quickly spread among the important officials of the Dayan court.
The next day, Huo Ying and Wei Shouyi rushed to Yu's residence after the morning court session.
After seeing the small radio and its sophisticated-looking components in person, everyone was filled with envy.
His eyes were practically glued to the radio, and the way he rubbed his large, fan-like hands together, wanting to touch it but not daring to, was quite funny.
Anyway, the carefree Yu Boming couldn't help but laugh.
As a result, his head was in trouble. Minister Cai and General Wei dared not touch the precious radio.
Are you still too afraid to touch this kid's head?
This kid's good fortune made them green with envy and jealousy. They thought that if they patted his head a few more times, they might actually get some of his good fortune.
Lu Qi, the Minister of Works, who had also watched the radio broadcast, felt uneasy standing in the Imperial Study.
His Majesty asked him if he could build it, and he shook his head so hard he almost fainted.
Lu Qi thought to himself, "If His Majesty wants my head, he should just say so. Why make things difficult for me like this!"
They don't understand the principles behind that thing, and they don't even know what materials many of its components are made of.
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