Hearing Emperor Jing say this, Fang Zhengyi felt both surprised and relieved.
My father-in-law is still very clear-headed after all.
If his leader in his previous life had had this foresight, he would not have become a worthless fish.
Of course, it is also possible that he failed to get the leader’s daughter.
"I have only done a small amount of work. The advent of the steam engine and even the train mainly relied on the students of Dongjiao University. Without these grassroots scientists, I would not be able to accomplish anything."
“A pile of sand makes a tower, and a bunch of fur makes a coat. Today’s miracle is definitely not the work of one person.”
Emperor Jing said with satisfaction: "You have accomplished great things without taking credit for them. You are worthy of being my son-in-law. Submit a list to me later, and I will reward all the participants generously!"
Then he looked at the prototype of the steam engine and sighed: "Is this science? Although I often read news about Dongjiao University in the newspaper, it seems that my understanding of science is still far from enough..."
Thinking back to the time, both the cannon and the hot air balloon were very shocking.
But we can still understand and be self-consistent through imagination.
But the iron lump in front of him had the magical ability to drive a huge object weighing thousands of pounds just by using the ordinary steam that could be found everywhere, which was really beyond imagination.
All the ministers and officials couldn't help but nod secretly.
At this moment, they finally understood why Fang Zhengyi was so obsessed with so-called science.
The productivity it demonstrates today is a revolutionary change.
Now if any educated person dares to jump out and accuse this thing of being a gimmick, they will be the first to disagree!
Fang Zhengyi said at the right time: "Yes, science has infinite potential. As long as the court continues to invest and encourage countless people to join in, more miracles will be created in the future!"
"Not only steam, but even the wind, rain, thunder and lightning in nature may be used by me in the future!"
The ministers looked at each other.
Although I was shocked today, it is a bit of an exaggeration to say that lightning can be used by humans.
You can't just climb up the pole, can you?
"Can thunder and lightning really be used by humans? This can be considered a method used by immortals, right?" Emperor Jing asked with great curiosity.
Fang Zhengyi smiled slightly and said, "Dongjiao University does have some research on lightning, but there has been no substantial progress so far. This is just a beautiful vision of the future that I have."
Emperor Jing and all the officials felt disappointed, but at the same time they were secretly relieved.
The visual and conceptual shocks we receive today are too great. If we say that science can control lightning, it would be too horrifying.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Fang Zhengyi also felt deeply regretful.
I didn’t study hard in school, and I was very poor at physics. I just remember that I could make batteries out of fruit...
A lot of knowledge in my head was learned from online articles. Those damn online article authors are all uneducated and only know about steam engines. Now they have a complete weakness in the field of electricity.
Therefore, there has been very little advice given to the county's research institutes in this regard.
But it’s not completely without contribution.
Now the "prophecy" he picked out from his fragmented memories is still hanging in the corridors of the School of Physics at Dongjiao University.
【Electricity generates magnetism, and magnetism generates electricity.】
[Left hand for force, right hand for electricity, palm facing the magnetic field lines. ]
【The future is the era of alternating current. 】
【Five blessings and one peace. 】
....
Fang Zhengyi himself didn't quite understand these scattered things, and the teachers and students at Dongjiao University were obviously even more confused, so that there have been no groundbreaking discoveries in electricity up to now.
But I expect that when he gets older, he will have made great progress.
"I think you all have probably understood the introduction to steam engines and trains." Fang Zhengyi said, "I, Da Jing, used to be considered a strong warrior, but with the railway, it's like my Ren and Du meridians have been opened up, and I've become a martial arts master."
"How this road will proceed in the future is in the hands of the court. I have said all that needs to be said. Please enjoy your meal."
After listening to what he said, Emperor Jing pulled him to the banquet and patted the chair next to him, indicating that he should sit down.
Then he poured himself a glass of wine.
Fang Zheng drank it happily, and the ministers began to discuss it endlessly.
Almost no one touched the food and wine on the table; everyone was talking about the prospects of the railway and the possible changes that might occur.
Although it hasn't happened yet, the excited expressions are as if railways have already spread across the country.
However, many people still looked worried. Zhang Dongxiang stood up, raised his wine glass and said to Fang Zheng: "Master Fang, I have a question."
"Speaking."
Zhang Dongxiang said: "This steam engine will greatly release manpower. Is there any real evidence? You know, if a large number of people walk out of the land, it will be no small matter. If it causes unrest, then a good thing will turn into a disaster."
Fang Zhengyi said seriously, "Of course, what I said is not empty talk. Laying down railways and operating them requires a large number of workers, and steelmaking, lumber, and all the industries surrounding the railways also require a huge number of people."
"I understand your concerns, but what is really worrying is that if the court really has the courage to build railways all over the country, the lack of manpower will become a limitation. Regarding some of these cases, I will write a memorial and submit it to the court for your reference."
After hearing this, Zhang Dongxiang's brows relaxed a lot and he smiled: "I hope it's as Lord Fang said."
Someone in the crowd laughed: "Mr. Zhang is overthinking. This is just the beginning. There is still no idea how to use the steam engine in the future. Just talking about the railway, if the whole world is built with railways, then all the coal in Dajing is mined. How many years can it burn?"
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