A picnic naturally wouldn't be complete without a barbecue, but since Beibei was too young, Yinzhen had meat soup prepared. Liang Jiugong meticulously prepared all the ingredients and utensils for the barbecue before stepping down.
He didn't need anyone's help. Although Yinzhen had never cooked before, he was quite good at barbecuing because of his experience in military campaigns in his previous life.
Unlike Yinzhen, Yunrong was quite capable in her experiments, but for some reason, the food she baked tasted awful.
It's not that it's inedible, nor is it some kind of culinary disaster, but for a family accustomed to fine dining, it's certainly not something they'd want to eat.
Yunrong grilled a few skewers, tested them on herself, and then completely gave up on the technique.
Yinzhen finished eating everything Yunrong had baked. Yunrong tried to stop him, but to little avail, so she simply let him be. Yinzhen didn't mind that it tasted bad; in fact, she was quite happy. Although it wasn't tasty, it wouldn't harm her health.
Yinzhen grilled the food by himself, while Yunrong assisted him. Bobo was too small to help much, so she took care of her younger sister and played with her.
Yinzhen grilled food and fed it to his wife and son. Beibei wanted to eat some too, but it was hard for children to digest barbecue, so he firmly refused.
Beibei wasn't the type to throw a tantrum. Seeing her loving father's resolute attitude, she knew the matter was basically hopeless. So she held the meat soup and ate it with relish.
Yinzhen was very pleased with Beibei's understanding nature.
Seeing that Yinzhen was busy baking and didn't have time to eat, Yunrong simply made his hands and fed him.
After having a barbecue, it was already noon. There was a specially reserved courtyard near the picnic site. After eating their fill, they rested in the courtyard for a while. In the afternoon, Yinzhen and Yunrong made a kite by hand and flew it for half a day.
The family enjoyed a happy and fulfilling day together.
Yunrong's mood improved a lot. After returning to Xiaotangshan, Yinzhen and Yunrong spent some time together. If it weren't for the fact that Beibei is still young and Yunrong and Yinzhen have been using contraception, Bobo and Beibei would soon be having a younger brother or sister.
The two enjoyed a honeymoon that was neither too long nor too short. Yinzhen gave Yunrong another surprise. Yinzhen could also see that Yunrong was indeed bored here, because some of the things she needed for her work were in the palace and were not easy to move. In the past, when he ordered people to design equipment, he always designed more than necessary. He ordered people to assemble a set of equipment as soon as possible.
Although it can't compare to what's in the palace, it's better than nothing. In the evenings, I can use the Golden Finger Lab to fill in the gaps in my knowledge and understand that I can still do some basic experiments.
Yunrong put in a lot of effort to create the simple battery and is planning to conduct further research, looking for materials and packaging to ensure the battery's safety and efficiency. Yunrong wants to make some gifts for her son and daughter.
For example, electric trains, electric toy cars, etc.
Before research even began here, Silver Needle received news that the steam train was on the horizon.
Yinzhen kept the steam train project secret, and not many people knew about it. Because it was an experiment, a short section of railway had already been built. Although Yunrong provided very detailed blueprints for the steam train, some things couldn't be learned just by looking at them.
During this period, Yunrong even disguised herself as a man to personally instruct others, but those involved in the steam train project were unaware of this.
Yinzhen became restless as soon as he received the memorial. It wasn't the kind of eagerness to see something new, but the kind of desire to witness a change in history.
Yinzhen couldn't resist and had Liang Jiugong invite Yunrong to his study, saying with a smile, "Take a look at this memorial."
Yunrong wasn't shy about looking at the memorials. When Yinzhen asked her to look at them, she did. After reading them, Yunrong was quite surprised: "They were finished so quickly."
Yinzhen: "I didn't expect this either."
After all, according to the schedule, it's normal for it to be completed by the end of the year.
Yunrong thought for a moment and said, "It is said that many hands make light work and many people make a big fire. The ancients were right. It is the result of their joint efforts."
Yinzhen: "Yes, three cobblers are as good as one Zhuge Liang, not to mention there are more than three, and they are not just cobblers."
Yunrong has always admired the wisdom of the ancient working people.
Yunrong: "This time, we should reward him properly."
Yinzhen: "You're right."
Yinzhen had made up his mind. He checked the steam train and found it to be fine. He assured everyone involved that while he couldn't guarantee a lot of money, at least they would be financially secure for the rest of their lives.
Yinzhen: "I don't have any urgent memorials on hand recently. I'll make some arrangements, and we'll go take a look the day after tomorrow."
Yunrong: "Okay."
Yunrong had seen pictures of steam trains, and because she was designing them, she understood their principles and structure. She even had design drawings, but she had never seen the real thing.
Yunrong thought to herself that since she had traveled through time and become a figure who was pushing the times forward, she should naturally go and see for herself.
After making some arrangements, Yinzhen took Yunrong to their destination.
For safety reasons, Yinzhen did not disclose his whereabouts.
Their arrival was sudden, and only the head of the steam train received the news. The place was remote, so the accommodations were very simple. Although the head of the train was thoughtful and had the rooms that were usually used to entertain guests cleaned several times, the result was still unsatisfactory.
Therefore, the person in charge was particularly worried, fearing that the emperor would lose his temper.
Neither Yinzhen nor Yunrong were the type to be unable to endure hardship, and they did not express any dissatisfaction with the harsh environment after arriving, which relieved the person in charge.
The person in charge was named Fucha Mingsi, who shared the same surname as Yunrong, but the two were not closely related.
Although Fucha Mingsi was the person in charge, he relied on his practical skills to win people over because his work involved a certain level of technical expertise; he was not a smooth talker.
Fucha Mingsi said somewhat reservedly, "This servant has prepared hot water and some food. Your master must be tired from the journey, so please wash up."
Yinzhen and Yunrong were both quite excited and didn't feel tired from the journey. However, since the other party meant well, Yinzhen and Yunrong simply washed up and had a meal, which was just so-so.
After finishing their meal, Yinzhen and Yunrong couldn't resist going to check it out. Yinzhen planned to conceal his identity, so he told others that someone from above was coming to investigate and that they were being very careful.
Under the guidance of Fucha Mingsi, Yinzhen and Yunrong watched as the steam train slowly started up. The smoke billowing from the train's chimney was particularly captivating, and the clanging sound of the train on the tracks was exceptionally pleasant.
Yinzhen was very satisfied, and the result of his satisfaction was a generous reward. Yinzhen had also catered to his preferences by giving him silver directly.
Those who received the reward felt that the emperor was exceptionally thoughtful. Most of them had been literate craftsmen, just trying to make a living, and nothing was more practical than money.
Yinzhen and Yunrong originally planned to return that day, but since they had to travel at night, they decided to stay there for the night before heading back.
While Yinzhen was genuinely happy, Yunrong was somewhat worried. Steam trains were certainly good, but the problems brought about by steam technology could not be ignored.
Yinzhen's wandering soul only saw the convenience brought by steam technology, but he didn't wander long enough to see the harm these conveniences brought to nature.
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