Listening to the roar of the machine, Du Zhongxiao seemed to have returned to the familiar years before, and was a little dazed for a moment.

Tao Shiqi said excitedly: "Official, you see, this machine is much smaller, but its strength is much greater. I have tried it. Now the strength of this machine is comparable to that of ten cows, which is really amazing!"

Du Zhongxiao patted Tao Shiqi's shoulder and said, "Good job! This thing is made, whether it is loaded on a boat or used to pull a cart, and it is of great use. If you are interested, don't do anything else in the future, just study this machine."

Tao Shiqi said: "The officials told me that the small ones would do whatever they wanted. But the boats in the river have sails, so why use this item? This item uses a lot of copper and iron, and the price is extremely high, so it is not cost-effective to use it to pull a cart. It is better to use a ox cart."

Du Zhongxiao smiled and said, "No matter whether it is ox carriages or horse carriages, the most troublesome thing is the trouble of raising livestock. Use this machine to pull the carriages, as long as there is coal, it can be stopped day and night. Even if the price is more expensive, it is not comparable to ox carriages and horse carriages. As for the river, this machine can replace the boatman. It saves more than 100,000 manpower alone on the Bian River. No matter how expensive this machine is, it is worth it."

The most important thing about steam engines being stronger than livestock is that they are low in use and have a long running time. With current technology, making steam trains may not be faster than riding horses. However, steam trains can run day and night, even at a speed of fifty miles per hour, and can easily run thousands of miles a day and night. This is something that no car can compare to.

Du Zhongxiao had memories of his previous life and naturally knew what the steam engine meant, but for others in this era, they could not recognize the value of the steam engine at once. Even in Europe in history, the steam engine was slowly promoted. Just like Tao Shiqi, although he participated in the manufacture of this steam engine, he could not think of the value of this thing. For him, it was just a hobby.

Du Zhongxiao asked Tao Shiqi to run the steam engine for three days and three nights to see if there would be any problems.

After receiving Du Zhongxiao's letter, Han Jiang couldn't wait to come from Chenzhou to see with his own eyes what the latest steam engine looks like.

Looking at the roaring steam engine, Han Jiang said to Du Zhongxiao: "Wait for dawn, this machine has been moving for more than ten days?"

Du Zhongxiao nodded: "Yes, if not, how can you know if something will go wrong?"

"Okay, okay, now that the size of the car is this, you can install it on the boat. I heard that there are cars and boats in Jiangnan, and they are trampled by people and run and fly in the lake. We can ask craftsmen who can make cars and boats from Jiangnan to load the machine on the boats. If everything goes well, how many boatmen and boatmen can be saved by the canal ships on the Bian River? This is a national important weapon!"

Du Zhongxiao smiled and said, "It's not just a boat. I'm thinking that this machine is really easy to use and can be loaded on a car. You don't need horses, just use this machine to pull the car. Think about it, just dig the carbide from the ground, no feed, no need for people to raise it."

Han Jiang frowned and said, "Is it OK to install it in the car? How can the machine be installed in the car?"

After hearing Han Jiang's words, Du Zhongxiao didn't understand what he meant for a moment. After thinking for a while, he realized that Han Jiang's impression was that the car was pulled by people or livestock. How could this machine be pulled? After a moment of thought, Du Zhongxiao said to Han Jiang: "The machine is installed on the car and the wheels are turned directly. When the wheels are turned, the car will move forward, right?"

Han Jiang thought for a while before she understood what Du Zhongxiao meant, nodded, and said nothing.

For Du Zhongxiao, if you have knowledge of your previous life, the steam engine is naturally associated with the train. But for people in this era, you have never seen the car that has its own power, and your mind cannot be changed for a while. Just like Han Jiang, after hearing Du Zhongxiao's words, he did not think in the direction of the car, but was determined to load the steam engine onto the ship.

The canal ships in the Bian River have sails, and they are loaded with steam engines to serve as auxiliary power and replace the boatman.

After seeing the steam engine, Han Jiang said, "When I wake up, give me a set of pictures of this machine. I will go back to Chenzhou and make one according to the situation. Chenzhou can make ships. I will find some boatmen from Jiangnan to make vehicles and ships, and try how this machine is used on the ship."

Du Zhongxiao had no objection. His Yongcheng County was a small place and there was no conditions for building a ship, so he had to let Han Jiang try to make a ship.

When loading the steam engine onto the truck, it does not have to be built on the railway, but it is also possible to make a tractor. The advantage of the railway is that it has a large transportation volume, stable operation, and specializes in the specialized route. Du Zhongxiao is now testing the train. After the train is ready, it will not be too late to build a train and repair the railway.

They returned to the Houya with Han Jiang, and the two sat leisurely.

Du Zhongxiao said: "Zihua, now the imperial court ordered local schools to be built, and our county also wanted to build a place. I was thinking that the drawings, mathematics and other things that we have done in recent years can be taught as soon as we learn. These things will also be of great use."

Han Jiang said: "Of course, it's possible. I'm just afraid that no one is willing to study. If I don't take these exams, who would want to spend that effort?"

Du Zhongxiao said: "Not everyone can become officials when studying. How many students who have entered the school can be awarded the Jinshi. If you learn these things, you can still enter the court, and you will always have the capital to settle down."

According to Du Zhongxiao's idea, in the future, the prefectures and counties can run some officials, including industry and commerce, and specifically recruit these students from schools to form a cycle. Only by linking learning with employment can we provide motivation for learning.

Han Jiang thought about it and nodded in agreement. Chenzhou is a prosperous place, and there are many restaurants and restaurants in officials who are more than Bozhou.

The two talked for a while and told about the separation this year, and unknowingly, they turned to technology again.

Han Jiang said: "I heard that you built dozens of good knives here a few days ago and sold them for a lot of money. I also heard that you have master craftsmen and special methods to make good steel, right?"

Du Zhongxiao smiled and shook his head: "I sold twenty knives, so why did everyone know? Yes, I have a way to make good steel. Xia Xianggong also sent a lot to the school every month to build military weapons."

Han Jiang leaned forward and said, "Is this method easy to learn? Can it be passed on?"

"What's the point that cannot be spread out of the box, and it's not difficult to learn. In this way, I'll take you there in two days to take a look. Why, Zihua intends to learn this method of making steel?"

Han Jiang nodded: "You think, if you want to make that steam engine, how much good steel should be used. If you don't make it yourself, you will have nowhere to buy it if you have money."

Han Jiang is talking about the truth. In this era, good steel is scarce and it is difficult to buy with money. Du Zhongxiao’s crucible steel production is not large, but the method is simple and is very suitable for production in various places. Chenzhou is a big place, and it is much more convenient to make these than Du Zhongxiao.
Chapter completed!