Chapter 336 Shipyard (II)

"This ship is so strange, I wonder what power it is used?" Zhang Yang asked.

The old man stroked his beard and said, "This is simple, it is to use foot pedals, which is much more efficient than the oar."

Suddenly, Zhang Yang remembered Zhou Xingxing's invincible invention in his mind, and used the power of a few little mice to pedal the turntable to add vibration to Chuáng, and divided into one, two, three, four, and four gears and reverse gears.

Using foot pedals to drive huge ships, you really need to have imagination to do it.

Zhang Yang didn't know that this kind of ship actually appeared in history, but because of various problems, it finally appeared.

"Please sit down, everyone," Zu Xingzhi said.

Zhang Yang sat down and looked at the old man who was still energetic although he was a little old and still had a strong spirit, and asked, "Mr. Zu, it seems that you are very good at building ships."

"Where is where, my family has fallen into trouble, and I haven't been in contact for many years." Zu Xingzhi said.

Even though he said so, Zhang Yang also saw his love for shipbuilding. When he mentioned shipbuilding just now, his pupils immediately became bigger.

"If the sample of Mr. Zu's ship was really able to sail, it would actually be short of something necessary." Zhang Yang said. He originally wanted to say the word "model", but probably there is no such statement in this world.

"Oh? I wish to hear the good fortune." Zu Xingzhi said.

"Power." Zhang Yang said: "There are many restrictions on manpower after all. If there is an advanced power that can meet the use of ships, this kind of ship will be far better than a four-masted sailboat."

"So, you already have the right motivation?" Zu Xingzhi asked.

"Yes, I have a very advanced power," said Zhang Yang. "Using fuel combustion, boil water, turn it into gas, and then push the piston, just like water boils it to push the lid of the teapot. My power is enough to drive large ships."

"Using the power of boiling water to provide the ship's power?" Zu Xingzhi shook his head. Isn't this a bit whimsical?

"There is a boat outside me, which is the motivation. I wonder if Mr. Zu is interested in visiting it?" Zhang Feng said.

"Oh?" Zu Xingzhi's eyes shone. He just thought the other party was talking about a theory. Unexpectedly, the other party had already loaded this power on the ship to sail? He was moved.

Maybe I haven’t gone out and seen things outside. In the past few years, the outside world has changed a lot and I can no longer keep up with the flow of cháo?

"Grandpa, I'll accompany you." At this moment, a young child of 20 to 20 years old suddenly came in from outside.

Wearing a pink embroidered shirt and a pearl white lake crepe skirt, on the melon-shaped white and tender face, dimple smiled slightly, her eyes were filled with affection, and her long black and flowing hair exuded a fairy-like temperament, just like a girl Lin falling from the sky.

"Qingqing, why are you here to join in the fun? Go back to your room." Zu Xingzhi said.

"No, grandpa, you also know that I have seen enough of your shipbuilding drawings, especially your treasure ship. If you have the right motivation, it would be like a tiger." Qingqing said.

It turns out that this nv child is Zu Xingzhi's grandson, named Zu Qing. Zhang Yang's heart moved. It doesn't matter if she is a male nv, it doesn't matter whether she is beautiful or not. The key is that I just heard the conversation between their grandparents and grandchildren. This nv son named Zu Qing inherited Zu Xingzhi's mantle and obtained his true teachings.

Seeing that Mr. Zu was still alive, he was already an old man after all, and this nv son was still young. If he could let her build a ship for him... Zhang Yang already had an idea in his mind.

"Qingqing, haven't you seen us discussing big things? When you were talking about it, your courage is getting bigger and bigger. Go back to me." Zu Xingzhi said.

"Hey, old man, since this lady wants to go, let her go with her," Zhang Yang said: "Anyway, our boat is very big. Take everyone around Taihu Lake."

When Zu Qing heard this, she grimaced at her grandfather.

Zu Xingzhi had no choice but to agree.

The group came out of Zu Xingzhi's old house, and a carriage was prepared outside.

"Since the ancient invasion of the south, I have not been concerned about the world for many years, and even Pingjiang City has rarely come out." Zu Xingzhi said with some emotion.

Although the other party did not indicate his identity, Zu Xingzhi had already seen Zhang Yang clearly. Although the people outside seemed to be disheveled, they were actually secretly protecting him. This person was definitely a big shot. In Pingjiang, the one who can be called a big shot now is probably the most popular Lord Zhang.

In fact, he has long stopped asking about the world. If it weren't for the magical machine that moved him this time, he wouldn't want to come out because he knew that once he came out, it would be difficult to go back.

Zu Qing looked excited: "Grandpa, you always don't let me go. Look outside, there are so many doctors selling things, and the store is also full of joy. The New Year is about to be celebrated, so it's time for our family to add something new."

"You girl..., your parents died early, otherwise you wouldn't be so lacking in discipline." Zu Xingzhi said with some insight.

"Hmph, grandpa, ignore you." Zu Qing pouted.

When they arrived at the shore, Zu Xingzhi and Zu Qing got out of the sedan chair, and both of them were shocked by the guy on the shore.

Looking at the hull, it is an ordinary large inland canal transport ship. It is flat in front and back, with a wide bottom, and it is flat and stable in driving, making it more suitable for inland transport.

However, there is no structure like a mast. There are two large water wheels on both sides, which seem to be moving forward by paddling. If people are used to pedal the water wheel, at least a few hundred people will have to work together.

There is also a large chimney on the upper side, which is emitting a faint smoke. This is the order that Zhang Yang wants to set off, and the boiler of the steam engine is starting to be activated in the sealed state and the fire is starting to be added.

"Please get on the boat, two of you." Zhang Yang said.

Since they came, there was no reason to go back. Zu Xingzhi and Zu Qing boarded Zhangyang's warship.

It is obvious that this is a warship because there are several cannons on the bow of the ship. This makes me more convinced of Zu Xingzhi's judgment. The person in front of me must be the current provincial left chief, Lord Zhang.

"Yuanheng, are you under enough pressure?" Zhang Yang asked.

The disadvantage of steam engine ships is that after the fire is created, the boiler must be burned to a certain pressure before the steam engine can be started. Now it is in a closed state and it is relatively easy to heat it. If it is a fire, it may take an hour.

"Brother, it's all right away." Bian Yuanheng said.

"Can I look around?" Zu Qing asked.

"Of course, Miss Zu piao Astronomy Network.

Zu Qing immediately walked towards the chimney where the chimney was, and the secret there was what she cared about the most.

Bian Yuanheng wanted to stop him, but Zhang Yang stopped him with his eyes.

The good-re-Zuqing only felt a heat coming. The soldiers inside were shirtless, shoveling coal into the boiler with shovels, and the flames shone inside.

Zu Qing felt embarrassed when she suddenly saw the man with her upper body naked, but she quickly calmed down and turned to the huge boiler.

It is made of iron, and there is a round thing (barometer) that I can't understand at the top. The big furnace that is burning is connected to a machine behind through the pipe.

The machine behind is also made of iron, with complex roulettes and connecting rods, and several large cylinders, and the pipelines are connected to these cylinders.

"The air pressure is enough, you can start it." said a soldier in charge of observation.

"Drive the ship immediately." Bian Yuanheng shouted.

The soldier immediately opened the valve.

"Chi" Zu Qing heard a stream of air gushing through the pipe, and then he saw the huge machine and began to move.

It started moving, it really moved. Zu Qing felt very strange, and the connecting rod and the roulette were gradually turning from slow to fast, which was simply amazing

You should know that in this era, there is no universal power that can be used to either use human power, animal power, wind power, or water power.

Zu Qing ran out again and saw that the water wheel had started paddling, and the boat was slowly moving forward, gradually becoming faster.

"Grandpa, there is really a machine that can move in their cabin. It can be turned by boiling water through the boiler." Zu Qing said.

"This is called a steam engine." Zhang Yang said.

"Woo" Bian Yuanheng pulled the whistle in demonstration, which shocked Zu Qing to cover his ears immediately.

Zu Xingzhi didn't say anything. He knew that the other party was asking him to come, not to let him take such a strange warship for free. They must have other purposes.

"I wonder if Mr. Zu, are you interested in our ship?" Zhang Yang asked.

"The power of this ship is really strange. Only then did I realize that there are people outside of people and there is a heaven outside of heaven." Zu Xingzhi said: "It is indeed a good invention to use water to boil gas as power."

"But your warship is too unsatisfactory. This steam engine is equipped with a hull that is modified by a canal transport ship. The water resistance is too great, the speed cannot be increased, and the bow is slow to turn, and the maneuverability is not good. If it is matched with my grandfather's treasure ship, it will be a perfect match." Zu Qing said.

"Qingqing, don't talk nonsense." Zu Xingzhi was a little unhappy.

"Mr. Zu, don't you want to see your hard work to carry forward it? Don't you want to see the treasure ship you designed to sail around the world?" Zhang Yang said.

All over the world? Zu Xingzhi was shocked by Zhang Yang's words. The other party's big shot at this time was no longer limited to the Central Plains, but had already looked overseas.

Zu Xingzhi also knew that the world overseas was wider, and if his treasure ship could sail in the sea, he would have felt comforted in his lifetime.
Chapter completed!